RD 1, Pick #14
WR Devante Parker – Louisville 6’3” 209
With our first pick, the Dolphins added the big playmaking WR Devante Parker to an already impressive WR corps. Parker joins 3rd year pro Kenny Stills (Saints trade), 2nd year pro Jarvis Landry (2nd RD #63), veteran receiver Greg Jennings (FA), and 4th year pro Rishard Matthews, and a few WR’s fighting for roster spots such as Matt Hazel, LaRon Byrd, Michael Preston and Tyler McDonald.
Devante only played in 7 games as a Senior, after breaking his foot early in the season, but if there were any doubts about lingering problems with the foot, Parker squashed them quickly by having an outstanding 7 games! Parker brought in 43 receptions for 855 yards with an impressive 19.9 (CALL IT TWENTY!) YPC average, along with 5 TD’s.
So what can we look forward to with Devante Parker here in Miami? I doubt he “starts” right away, but I’m sure he will play in every game right from the start. I honestly expect Jennings and Stills to be the starters on the perimeter with Landry in the slot, but Parker will get plenty of opportunities. I wouldn’t be surprised if at some point, maybe halfway through if Parker is playing at a high level and has firmly grasped his responsibilities, that he will push Jennings and eventually replace him as the starter, possibly by mid season, or shortly afterward. Even if he doesn’t, as long as he contributes to the team, and can help our team, that works for me. Parker brings the size and catch radius we don’t have at WR. He should be a redzone threat every time he’s on the field, due to his size, and his ability to locate and snare passes at the highpoint.
I’m looking forward to seeing this exciting addition to our offense!
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RD 2, Pick #52
DT Jordan Phillips – Oklahoma 6’5” 329
The Dolphins traded back a few spots in RD 2 from #47 to #52 with the Eagles and selected the big DT from Oklahoma. Most consider Phillips a 1st RD talent, and like Danny Shelton, a true NT. Obviously, we play a 4-3 defense, but Phillips will be in as a run stuffing DT. Earl Mitchell will compete with Phillips, and will likely hold on to the starting job for a while, unless Phillip really surprises and shows up very quickly. In any case, Phillips is probably a 2 down DT, and even if that’s the case, think of how much more effective Earl Mitchell will be coming in fresh on passing downs.
This was an important pick. I’m sure the Dolphins were well aware of the uncertainty we have on the O-line with possibly 2 OG spots up for grabs, and Pro Bowl LT who is still recovering from a devastating knee injury and hasn’t even yet begun to run. I’m sure it came down to the fact that they simply had Phillips rated higher than any OT or OG on the board, even if I didn’t. Last I looked, I’m an Optician, not an NFL scout or HC or GM. Still, I thought the O-line was more of a priority, but you have to draft talent when it’s there, and I believe that’s exactly what we did, despite the fact that I believe OT Jake Fisher and Ali Marpet OG will be starting on their respective teams, the Bengals and Bucs.
Suh will be the one guy getting the Lions share (Did I just say that?) of snaps on the DL, and then depending on the team and situation, Mitchell, Phillips, Anthony Johnson and AJ Francis will share snaps, along with the speed package which might bring in an extra DE inside like Terrence Fede or Derrick Shelby.
So what can we look forward to with Jordan Phillips in Miami? Phillips, like Parker probably won’t start, but the D-line is kind of like one big rotation anyway, with the objective of keeping bodies fresh. War in the trenches is exhausting work, and Suhperman will certainly be the snaps leader, but he’s 28, so I don’t expect them to burn Suh out, so I’d bet he plays less snaps this season than he did last season, and hopefully, that’s because some of the other guys begin to emerge like A. Johnson and AJ Francis. The hope is that Phillips strengthens the run defense, and I’m sure that’s exactly what he will do. Hopefully, he makes the job of our LB’s a little easier by keeping them clean, so they can just tackle the ballcarrier, and not have to wrestle with a 320 LB OG or C.
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RD 4, Pick #114
OG Jamil Douglas – Arizona St. 6’4” 304
Jamil Douglas played LT his Senior year at Arizona St. switching from LG to LT. Douglas is a 4 year starter, playing his first 3 seasons at LG. Douglas is a first team All-Pac 12 player. An athletic OL, he moves fairly well, but the general consensus seems to be that he’s more of a finesse player, which largely fits the ZBS anyway.
Before the draft, he wasn’t considered a top 10 OG prospect, but every team and their scouts see things differently, and the Dolphins were obviously impressed with Douglas
So what can we look forward to with Jamil Douglas in Miami? At this time, he will compete for a starting OG spot, most likely LG with Dallas Thomas. There is also a possibility that we pick up a proven veteran G, or maybe even win the La’el Collins sweepstakes, but for now, he’s in the running for a starting job.
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RD 5, Pick #144
CB Bobby McCain – Memphis 5’9” 195
Bobby McCain was a 4 year starter at Memphis. In 4 years, McCain had 12 INT’s, with 6 his Junior year, and 5 his Senior year. In addition, McCain scored 4 TD’s on those INT’s, and added 16 passes defensed, 1 FF. McCain is around the football a lot, but his size makes him more likely to play nickel corner than out on the perimeter, but then again, there is Brent Grimes, so . . .
McCain also returned kick offs and averaged 25.3 yards per return in 3 years.
So what can we look forward to with Bobby McCain in Miami? Besides us singing “Me and Bobby McCain”, I expect him to compete for the nickel corner spot with recently acquired Brice McCain from the Steelers, and possibly to even compete for a starting job opposite Brent Grimes. If there’s one thing we’re sure about with our CB’s is how unsure we are.
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RD 5, Pick #149
RB Jay Ajayi – Boise St. 6’0” 221
Sometimes, strange things happen in the draft, and this was one of those strange things. Generally considered a 2nd RD talent, RB Jay Ajayi took quite a tumble in the 2015 NFL Draft, all the way to the 5th RD! With our 2nd pick in the RD, which shows even we were a little leery about selecting this stud RB, we finally could wait no longer, and pulled the trigger on what could easily be one of the biggest steals in the draft. Due to a medical red flag, Ajayi fell about 3 rounds due to a knee injury he suffered back in 2011. I’ve heard the “bone on bone” thing, and in general, the consensus medically is that there’s not a lot of cartilage left in his knee. OK, enough of WHY he slipped, and more of WHY he’s a 2nd RD talent
Ajayi was injured in 2011, 3 years ago. in 2012, after coming back slowly from injury, Ajayi rushed 82 times for 548 yards and 4 TD’s, and a 6.7 YPC avg.
In 2013, Ajayi all the way back now, rushed 249 times (33 more rushes than Lamar Miller last season) for 1425 yards, 18 TD’s. Last season, Ajayi’s Junior year, he rushed 347 times, (which is 52 less than the entire Miami Dolphins team last season) for 1823 yards, 28 TD’s. TWENTY EIGHT! Also, he added 50 receptions for 535 yards and 4 TD’s for a total of 2,358 yards from scrimmage, and 32 TD’s. BTW, Ajayi is the first college RB to rush for over 1800 yards and have 500 receiving yards in a season. Just amazing.
So what can we look forward to with Jay Ajayi in Miami? While Ajayi isn’t really Marshawn Lynch, he’s another quality back that can give us some pop in the run game. He’s not a beast mode back, but he’s a guy that can effectively go through traffic and runs with power. He’s also a shifty back, and can wiggle out of tackles too. Ajayi is a former soccer player and has great feet. He’s kind of like a swiss army knife at the RB position, he can run between the tackles hard, and can run well in open space and make defenders miss with good footwork and moves, and is a good receiver out of the backfield. I expect Ajayi to compete with Miller and possibly steal a fair amount of carries from Miller. If the reports are true on his knee, Ajayi’s shelf life in the NFL isn’t a long one, so I expect the Dolphins to try and get what they can now. I think he’s a good complement to Millertime, and I believe Miller will look more explosive next to Ajayi. Miller is the faster back, and hits the hole as quick anyone, and gets down the field fast. Ajayi may be the better between the tackles runner, who can create when there doesn’t seem to be any room. I really look forward to seeing Ajayi in our offense.
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RD 5, Pick #150
FS Cedric Thompson – Minnesota 6’0” 208
Thompson was a 3 year starter at Minnesota. He played mostly at S, but also played some CB. He was not invited to the NFL combine but ran well at his pro day. Thompson ran a 4.48 and 4.50, had a 40.5” vertical, 10.2” broad jump, ran the 3 cone drill in 6.96 and put up 21 reps of 225 lbs. He’s obviously a good athlete, it’s just a matter of putting that on the field in his game. As a Senior, Thompson had 2 INT’s and 2 FF’s. In 3 his year career, Thompson had 5 INT’s and 3 FF’s.
Scouting reports state that Thompson has below average instincts, but hopefully we can help him out some by teaching him how to be in the right position, and maybe he can improve.
So what can we look forward to from Cedric Thompson in Miami? Best case scenario for him is that he wins the starting FS spot opposite Reshad Jones, but realistically, he’s competing for a roster spot and depth at the S position with Walt Aikens, Jordan Kovacs and backing up Louis Delmas and Reshad Jones.
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RD 5, Pick #156
CB Tony Lippett – Michigan St. 6’2” 192
Two way player at Michigan St. , Lippett was used mostly as a WR. In 4 seasons, Lippett caught 149 passes for 2247 yards and 15 TD’s. As a DB, Lippett has 9 passes defensed, no INT’s.
The Dolphins intend to play Lippett exclusively as a CB, and at 6’2” 192, he gives the Dolphins defensive backfield some much needed size. He ran a pedestrian 4.61 at the combine, but improved slightly at his pr day with a 4.57 and 4.59. As a WR, it would seem that he’s able to catch the football, and actually, Lippett is described as a good hands catcher and one with good leaping ability to highpoint the football.
So what can we look forward to with Tony Lippett in Miami? I wouldn’t rule out another position change for the Amazing Mr. Lippett. I’m sure they’ll try to wring out as much as they can as a DB from Lippett, but if that fails, I think he may be given a shot at WR, where he did well for Michigan St. Lippett was his team MVP, so he’s a high character guy you want to stick around. I’m sure he’ll be a factor on ST’s, as will Cedric Thompson and Bobby McCain.
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UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS
WR Damarr Aultman – Maine 5’11” 202
OT Mickey Baucus – Arizona 6’6” 298
P Matt Darr – Tennessee 6’1” 220
LB Mike Hull – Penn St. 6’0” 237
WR Christion Jones – Alabama 5’10” 182
OG Dionte Savage – Oklahoma 6’4” 347
LB Zach Vigil – Utah St. 6’2″ 240
UDFA’s are always long shots, but I think Mike Hull is one guy who may make the roster. Hull was a very productive player at Linebacker U, and although his measurables are on the small side (As most of the LB’s in this draft), I think he’ll make it.
Hull ran 4.68, put up 31 reps (top performer) of 225, 6.99 cone drill (top performer) and an 11.52 60 yard shuttle (top performer)
Hull had 140 tackles (75 solo) his Senior year and 10.5 TFL’s, along with 1 INT, 5 passes defensed and 1 INT, and 2 FF’s. He should be a good ST’s at the very least, and provide some depth at LB.
Zach Vigil was another very productive LB at Utah St. Vigil had 156 tackles (79 total) and 20.5 TFL, along with 9 sacks, 1 INT, 4 PD’s and 1 FF.
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UNDRAFTED AND UNSIGNED FREE AGENTS
While there are many, there is only one in particular that concerns me.
OT La’el Collins – LSU 6’4” 305
As many of you know, I wanted to draft Collins at #14, but bizarre and unresolved circumstances led him to go undrafted. A double murder, of Collins’ ex girlfriend and her unborn child. At this time, The police still don’t consider Collins a suspect, and he was questioned recently about the case. He has, however, not been cleared as of yet. If he’s guilty, then obviously I hope he’s punished to the fullest extent of the law, even death. I do hope he’s innocent, and if he is, I want him on our team.
I think this player, as much as any player we drafted this year, would be a huge part of our success in 2015 and beyond. I consider La’el Collins the missing piece to the puzzle of getting into the playoffs and maybe all the way. We solidified the defense with Suh and Phillips. We totally overhauled the WR corps adding Kenny Stills, Greg Jennings and subtracting Mike Wallace, and adding in the draft Devante Parker. I believe overall, a major improvement at WR. We added a very talented RB in Jay Ajayi. Maybe Jamil Douglas is the real deal and can win the starting LG spot. Maybe Dallas Thomas is ready to take that next step, and maybe Billy Turner is ready for prime time now. On the other hand, there is no question at all in my mind that if we somehow get La’el Collins, not only does he start, but I think he’s the difference maker on the offensive line. He can play G or T, but what wonderful insurance if Branden Albert isn’t healthy. If Albert IS healthy, all the better, and Collins is our starting LG, with Turner and Thomas to battle it out.
It’s a longshot, and when you bet a 32-1 horse, you don’t stand around the cashier with your ticket expecting to cash it in. If it does win, it pays big, and La’el Collins would pay us some big dividends, all the way to the playoffs baby!
A guy can dream, right?
Finsmob Unleashed 
Mike E, maybe Jerry Jones will get caught in an inappropriate position with Kimmy. LOL
Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews still wants to be traded or released.
Matthews first made the request in February. He is now “boycotting” voluntary workouts. Matthews, who has 64 catches across 38 career games, is buried on the depth chart following Miami’s additions of Kenny Stills, Greg Jennings and DeVante Parker. If the Dolphins decide to move on, it will almost assuredly be via release.
Rishard bro you take your little tardy-ass 7th round self up I-95 and see what kinda paycheck you can get, ungrateful whelp. Less mouth and more sharp route running and you coulda been somebody.
Right? Who the fuck does this guy think he is? Talk about being ANTI-team. A 7th rounder with limited skills out there playing the same card Adrian Peterson is playing? FFS.
I contend we should’ve kept 7-11 over Rishard.
LOL @ Jahn on Matthews
We’ll be just fine without him.
Michael Preston says so long chump to Rishard Matthews.
LOL
getterdone says:
May 7, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Screw La’el !
what are you crazy. seems any body who does ends up pregnant and murdered months later
LMAO, nice one rob
Looks like Hazel just got a shot in the arm lol
This is why I would have taken a flyer on Collins with one if our 5th round picks.
Meh, its not end of the world. He could have held true to his promise of holding out too. We played it right.
At the very least we would have had his rights. Even if he didn’t want to play for us might have turned it into trade value. He sits out the year…….still might have been worth the gamble.
Oh yeah, hit the road Matthews. You’re not that good.
From the NFL’s Policy on Integrity of the Game & Enforcement of Competitive Rules:
“Failure to cooperate in an investigation shall be considered conduct detrimental to the League and will subject the offending club and responsible individual(s) to appropriate discipline.”
From the Wells report:
“Brady’s refusal to provide us with his own emails, text messages and phone records on relevant topics, in response to our narrowly tailored requests, limited the evidence available for our review and analysis.”
trade mathews for a guard.
to the browns LOL
We don’t need no 7th round big-mouth lazy-ass guards, which is all you could get for Rishard.
LOL @ Rob! OUCH!
If you guys think there are no issues w/Tannehill and his receivers — you are wrong.
Why is Rishard Matthews problem with Tannehill? Rishard is pissed we drafted Devante parker, and brought in Kenny Stills and Greg Jennings.
I’m pretty happy with Tanny’s receivers. Seems Mathews is only doing this cause he won’t be lining up. His problem seems to be with the coaching staff for brining in four guys ahead of him on the depth chart.
Matthews has always been a bit of a shit. I dont think it says as much a problem with Tanny as the crop of receivers we had. He doesnt like the fact he is still 4th on the depth charts even though he’s senior most member of the team. You are right though there was a problem with a stand up guy dealing with a bunch of children.
You guys are right i forgot about Jennings, he was 5th
Bri
I think he would have snubbed us. I’d bet he had a deal with the Cowboys before th draft even started.
Then again, he would have to sit out the whole season if we drafted him.
I really hope the cowboys go 8-8 again and miss the playoffs.
Me too! Maybe even 7-9. That’s right, I said it! lol
Okay — all the receivers bail or were let go or wanna go….no problems at all….moving along. Matthews is a solid WR in my opinion great hands was underused.
Wait a sec. Wallace may have had problems with Tannehill, no doubt, but Wallace was a bit of a problem himself though. I don’t think Rishard’s issue is with tannehill, I think he’s pissed he’s buried on the depth chart. Where he is on the depth chart is a coaching thing, not the QB.
Gigi
If that is the case, i am on Tannehill’s side. He never whines. The WRs whine that he is not doing his job? I have never heard him whine about gettin sacked 137 times. He just gets up and shows he’s tough and gets right back to work. I have never seen him go over to the sideline and yell at the OC, “WTF did you call a running play on a passing down for?” (or vice versa, there’s been plenty of both) I have never seen Tannehill whine that he left the game ahead (GB,Detroit, Denver, etc,) and had to watch while the Defense caved in and lost the game with seconds to play.
AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM WHINE ABOUT THE MULTIPLE WR DROPS THAT HAVE CRUSHED DRIVES OR TAKEN SURE TDs OFF THE BOARD.
Bet Dustin Keller & Brandon Gibson whined when his crappy throws got them both torn up knees…..
Keller was hurt by Swearinger’s brutal and very unlucky tackle. That hit was borderline assault and battery. No need to ever hit a guy that way. A little of it was accidental as it was a bang bang play and Keller is a huge guy that a DB must go low on or he will get thrown off like a rag doll. Swearinger says he meant no harm, but he went for the knees.
Maybe RT needs to start bitchin’ and moaning on the sidelines, he could use a little fire, lit up his ass.
Dont all yall go crying of spilled la’el….its ok really. 2016 if things aren’t fixed we can draft Ronnie Stanley
Yeah, but what about 2015?
8-8, didn’t upgrade OL. We will struggle to go .500 in our division.
Gigi, I think you’re barking up the wrong tree again about the WRs. No WRs bailed, they were overpaid for their production and they were released and traded, and in Clay’s case we let him walk because BUF offered him more money than we did.
Okay when 2016 rolls around and we have a bunch of new guys let’s see what you say
Wallace was pissed cause Tannehill can’t throw it deep accurately…good riddance to Hartline who was overpaid and could not score TDs, etc. I just find it weird all of em are gone whether they left on their own, wanted a trade or were cut
We released Hartline because of negative yards after catch although I liked Hartline’s sideline agility, and Gibson because he could not get open very often. Gibson caused several sacks by being the first read who was so covered there was no chance to hit him and others by being the hot read that did not get open to save Tannehill like an outlet guy should. Wallace is a baby. He was a baby in Pittsburgh too.
Patriots claim the Wells report is tainted…
… then Dolphins should claim that Wells investigation of bullying vs Martin was “taint”ed. 🙂
NFL fans all across the country feel the Patriots are tainted.
Honestly, none of our receivers last year were all that great (though Landry shows promise), so it’s no big lose they’re all gone.
….Take out the word lose above.
Gigi (@Mrs2620) says:
May 7, 2015 at 4:29 pm
Okay when 2016 rolls around and we have a bunch of new guys let’s see what you say
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Okay Gigi
when rolls around and we do not have a bunch of new guys, let’s see what you say. OK?
Fair is fair.
PS:Do you know something about this from your insider knowledge back in Norland?
“Gigi (@Mrs2620) says:
May 7, 2015 at 4:02 pm
If you guys think there are no issues w/Tannehill and his receivers — you are wrong.”
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Gonna turn this around on you. In short order, Matthews will be gone and the only WRs left are ones who signed up this offseason to catch passes from Tannehill. So if you think THEY have any issues with Tannehill–you are wrong.
😛
Cheers CaliGigi!
LMAO @ Gigi the ‘pot’ stirrer. 😉
Totally. Shows up and has the shit flying in one post. LOL…
You know this is what I do….and honestly it does make me wonder why he can’t keep any WRs if he is so great and these guys are not all that – I guess his good stats were him throwing the ball to himself. 😛
Stanger,
Nice find on league rules, however, i think you missed the * somewhere and corresponding footnote that reads *does not apply to Patriots.
LOL — thinking this one is big enough to erase that asterisk. Guessing the non-cooperation is good enough for two games in of itself no matter what else they decide concerning Tom.
Even if I don’t think we’ll see it…..my lucky number on the suspension is 7. That’s the game we play the Pats in.
Correct Gigi, Tanny’s good stats were throwing to those receivers no longer here.
Take another puff, now imagine if you will, how those stats can look with even BETTER receivers here? 😀
Giving zero credit to guys he threw to….who made some great catches (Mike Wallace had several)
Tannehill was roughly the 12th highest rated QB last year. If all 52 other Dolphins were rated 12th at their postions, we would’ve been deep in the playoffs.
Love you guys anyway just let me play “Who Can Gigi Piss Off Now” lol j/k 😛
Stanger,
Can’t stand how the media isn’t blaming Belichick more. How does Philbin get made fun of publically for not knowing the issues with Martin but this jerk in NE doesn’t.
I’m with Jahn. There are ways to send a message and I would send a message. If you work hard and don’t complain, you don’t get cut in the final cuts. We take care of the guys who work hard and show positive impact. Cancers get sliced when we feel like it.
ESPN radio is horrible. It is very obvious their HQ is somewhat near Boston.
Gigi, one of those new receivers is Landry, as a rookie he caught a measly 84 of Tanny’s horrible passes.
Safe to say, we all look forward to what he can do in year 2, also what Parker, Stills, & Jennings can do.
Real teammates, not malcontents!
Hartline is a quality receiver but he was a bit overpaid for what he was doing and that was just as simple as that. Schematically, he serves better in a North/South power offense as the one he was drafted into under Ireland.
It’s anything to blame the Fins for, they paid him well but this is the NFL, you got to draft and reload.
Even Pitt took 2 more WR this year just to do what they always do, replace high priced guyes. Next up on the chopping block? Antonio Brown.
Perhaps the Fins can ship Matthews out to SF or something if they can’t come to some sort of mutual agreement.
OUt for now…take care peeps.
Go Dolphins!
Fuck Collins!
Albert-Douglas-Pouncey-Turner-James !
Trade Rishard Matthews. Get whatever we can for him even if it is an Arby’s coupon. Goodbye and good riddance. You can’t even make it to suit up on game days because of your attitude. So don’t come bitching when we add new personnel at WR.
LOL @ Gigi
rgs – I’m worried too about the O-line. Really hoping a vet like Evan Mathis falls in our lap.
New Age – ESPN EVERYTHING is horrible, it’s not just the radio. 🙂
Oops, ESPN 8 (The OCHO) is great, other than that though. lol
Albert-Douglas-Pouncey-Turner-James
WOW, 3 of 5 are sooo very young. Benton needs to keep workin miracles.
Gonna really need Ajayi to step up big as a rook. Take pressure off the pass protection with his power runs, and blocking as well.
GDP – If we got La’el, he’s young too, but he’s young and talented, and NASTY. He’s a cowpoke now, so F ’em!
Really, you’re still bringing him up? 😉
Dolphins signed No. 149 overall pick RB Jay Ajayi to a four-year, $2.696 million contract.
Ajayi was viewed as a day-two talent until reports of a “bone-on-bone” condition in his right knee sent him tumbling down draft boards. Ajayi’s tape, measurables and college stats all suggest the Dolphins got a fifth-round steal. He’s a potential three-down back who could threaten Lamar Miller’s workload.
Mike,
I am pretty worried about our OL as well. We are stuck in the position of hoping once again that we can find some starters- 40% of the line is unsettled right now. We’ve had the “wait and see what happens” approach for about a decade now, and it hasn’t amounted to a solid OL.
Continuity gets thrown around a lot in Miami, hence Philbin being retained, but we really need to find a starting 5 and build continuity ASAP!
Exactly
Omar Kelly ✔ @OmarKelly
The Dolphins are finalizing their deals with all 7 of the 2015 draft picks on the eve of rookie camp tomorrow.Jordan Phillips’ deal is close
Hal Habib @gunnerhal
Sounding like Dolphins may have deals with draft picks DeVante Parker, Jordan Phillips and Cedric Thompson, maybe by the end of the day.
Mike, did you miss the report that said La’el signed with Dallas?
LOL, no…he got it. He’s penning hate mail to Jerry Jones as we speak. 😉
If you think the cheats got the preferential treatment how about Houston shooting 64 free throws last night? I was following the game and it was just free throw after free throw after the Clips got ahead by 13.
Ravens signed No. 204 overall WR Darren Waller to a four-year, $2.39 million contract.
Like most Georgia Tech wideouts, Waller enters the pros as a raw, but athletic, prospect. He boasts 4.46 speed to go along with a 37-inch vertical and 10-foot-5 broad jump. A mountainous 6-foot-6, 238 pounds, Waller is an adept high-pointer.
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I really wanted him, especially over Lippett. I bet Waller really balls in Balt.
Brady getting suspended doesn’t mean shit anyways, they’ll still pull something to start the yr, and will get even more calls.
Dolphins signed No. 150 overall S Cedric Thompson to a four-year contract.
Thompson lit up Minnesota’s Pro Day, running forties in the 4.3-4.4 range to go with explosive vertical (40.5-inch) and broad jumps (10-foot-2). He also managed 21 reps on the bench. Thompson will likely have to translate his athleticism to special teams before getting a shot on defense.
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This kid could turn out to be a very smart pick. He could surprise in due time. Ball Hawk!
I see ballhawk all the way with Ced.
Was my report on him inadequate???? 🙂
We just need to worry about ourselves fuck the cheats. Once a cheater…
Steve
That’s one of the many reasons why NBA sucks as far as I’m concerned. The refs can totally take over a game. When it’s a home game, especially in the playoffs, the home team almost always gets a ton of calls. It’s expected.
I would not trade matthews if its for a 7th or something. Let him miss some minicamps and gets fined first.
Collins you chubby fuck
Go fuck yourself and the Cowboys too
lololol
If the reports are true on his knee, Ajayi’s shelf life in the NFL isn’t a long one, so I expect the Dolphins to try and get what they can now.
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I don’t agree with this and really don’t think it makes much sense. I think if you try to get what you can now you guarantee he won’t have a long career, but there’s really no reason to do that. Give the 2 of them equal carries about 13 each, but give Ajayi more catches since he can (catch).
NFL Network @nflnetwork 7m7 minutes ago
UPDATE: DeVante Parker agrees to 4-yr rookie deal w/ the Dolphins worth $10.9M, $6.2M signing bonus
From our draftees I see Douglas starting, Parker not starting, but getting lots of throws his way, Phillips starting about week 2 or 3 (if he’s the run stuffer we drafted him to be, might as well start him and let Mitchell play more of the passing downs) and 5ths being active each week and being core STs players.
I mentioned it in another post, but I see Ajayi as 1A or 1B RB, so that makes 4 starters or platoon players as I see it. Hopefully none of these guys Dion Jordan’s on us.
Compare this article on deflategate to the other takes out there and you can only come to one conclusion. ESPN’s Pats reporter is ten times more a homer than James Walker is for us. Reads like a legal brief by Johnny Cochran.. Makes you wonder if the evil genius is somehow involved.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/76162/following-up-on-wells-report-questions
maybe the worst piece of journalism ever published
Yep — reads like a press release from the ISIS in defense of the latest round of beheadings.
Colts’ role. The Washington Post previously detailed how Bob Kravitz, the Indianapolis-based reporter who broke the story, got the initial tip via this text message: “Call me now..Very important!!!!” If it is determined that Kravitz was tipped off by the Colts, which led to a media firestorm that reflected poorly on the league and the Patriots, will there be any NFL discipline as it relates to the league’s integrity of the game policy? Colts general manager Ryan Grigson previously mentioned he had privately expressed concern to the NFL about underinflated footballs before the AFC Championship Game.
How dare the Colts accuse the cheats of cheating, they should be disciplined, but since there’s no legal evidence the cheats cheated they shouldn’t be disciplined.
I say let’s send the entire organization to one of George Carlin’s 7 states…
LOL
I think Phillips will be in a rotation, not necessarily a starter. Suh could really help Mitchell have more plays where he can penetrate the backfield.
I’m all for penetration.
I knew that was coming. Wait did I just say that? LOL
I see we’re signing our guys rather quickly. It makes sense because of the rookie cap so there really isn’t much haggling.
Makes more sense for the players, if they get hurt in rookie camp or any other off-season program the team is responsible for $$
It’s also good for the team to get working with the rookie class.
WHETHER OR NOT we’ll regret not getting L. Collins will be determined in the future. However, there’s no doubt Collins found Jerry Jones more persuasive and more to his liking than the Ross/Philbin team. CASE in point. –FAU receiver/kick returner Lucky Whitehead led Conference USA in receptions this past season but went undrafted. RIGHT after the draft, Jerry Jones talked one-on-one to Lucky for 15+ minutes and got his signature on the dotted line before anyone else could even make an offer. DON’T be surprised if Whitehead sticks with the Cowboys, who lost their kick returner during the off season. 7-8 months from now, Jones may look stupid for signing Collins and Whitehead, I’ll grant you that. But, right now, he’s definitely done what it takes to sign these two guys ahead of the other franchises while STEVE ROSS still has trouble in matters such as these.
Collins never met with our staff. He signed with Dallas before making his rumored trip to Miami within 24 hours.
Actually, Tim, there was a report on a local station that Collins’ agent DID have discussions with Miami about the possible parameters of Miami’s offer. Don’t know the specifics BUT, apparently Collins felt he didn’t need to fly to Miami b/c Jerry’s offer was better.
OD your hate for Ross is rather peculiar. What more do you want from an owner than to give his GM carte blanche to spend on putting a team together? Maybe you should put a piece in the next version of the perfect team about their cheap ass owner Joe Robbie.
Steve, Sorry I dared to criticize the totally blameless ROSS. Hell, if ONLY I wasn’t so stupid I’d realize every move he’s made since being owner has been perfect, such as the retention of the trifecta or the treatment of long term fans who he booted out of their long held seats.
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A few days ago I gave my mixed review of the tenures of both Robbie and Huizenga.–Guess you missed it.
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Guess my constitutional right to criticize ROSS doesn’t apply, EVEN WHEN HE DOES MAKE INCREDIBLY STUPID MISTAKES!! Suggest if you don’t like my criticisms of Ross’s goofs just skip over my comments and read something else. –But I’ll tell you this: Ross is the ONLY OWNER IN FINS HISTORY NOT to win a playoff game. –While some my be totally OK with a combination of .500 seasons and losing seasons, I AM NOT!! IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH JUST SKIP OVER IT.
Good point:
The signing of Collins in essence gives Dallas 3 first round talents from the past draft.
As we had based on grades.
And 2 of their 3 have character issues. Collins hasn’t been cleared yet.
Brady to speak publicly on CNN now
Steve
Actually what I said is he will eat into Miller’s carries (Ajayi), and they will use him as much as they can during this contract, because there probably won’t be another one. I didn’t mean run him into the ground, and Miller sits. It might be a 50/50 split, or maybe even more for Ajayi, but you got to use him now, and I also expect the total carries for the team to go up from 20-25 to maybe 25-35 depending on the game.
That’s what I think, we could see 12-15 from both of them per game.
It’s like the F’n President is going to speak
Yeah, and hopefully the President is F’ed
Jim Gray is going to do this as a q&a
I hope Collins remains a part of the investigation for 3 years. lol
I hope Suh wrecks him in Week 11, knocking him back so hard he tears both ACL’s and is unable to play again. But that’s just me.
LMAO!! You are quite vindictive. Remind me to stay on your good side.
I’m usually not Mike! I never wish for a player to be injured, but for me, this was the opportunity ot have a really good shot at solidifying our OL once and for all. Hence my vindictive comment.
Lame
STEVE CCNV: ANSWER for you up the page.
BTW, Ross’s NOT signing Collins may prove to be a good move. However, it’s obvious Collins didn’t think there was either enough money in the offer or their was something else about the Miami offer that he thought was inferior to Dallas’ offer. Possibly Collins wasn’t enthused with the leadership of the Miami franchise?? We may never know the true reason.
Read my 8:28AM post down below
OD, but Collins didn’t meet with our staff. His agent probably pointed him to Dallas. Who knows maybe he was a Cowboys fan growing up.
Well then, fuck his agent too!
AGAIN, Tim, a report here said Collins’ rep DID DISCUSS the gist of Miami’s offer over the phone with Miami’s front office prior to Collins signing with Dallas. I sure as HELL don’t think he took an inferior offer from Dallas just because he was a Cowboy fan growing up. I DO BELIEVE there was something in the Miami and Dallas offers that caused him to tilt to Dallas.
The only thing Dallas could offer him was a hand shake that they’d let him out of his contract after 2 yrs, so he could sign a big contract with them sooner. The contract signed can only be for the league min., and the bonus for all the UDFA can’t exceed like $89,000.
I think there were plenty of teams that really wanted to sign Collins, but only one got the opportunity. My guess is Dallas spoke to Collins before the draft and made him this offer. That’s why Collins threatened teams that he wouldn’t sign if it was past the 3rd RD, because he had this deal in hand which is better than anything he would have reached in the 4th and beyond. I think that makes perfect sense.
I wouldn’t put anything past Jerry, cheats #2.
Bri
Believe me, no one wanted La’el Collns here more than me. I really thought he was the difference maker. Now we have to pray Thomas or Douglas is the answer. Maybe Douglas will surprise us, and really flourish under Benton. I really have my doubts about the new DT3 (Dallas Thomas 3rd RD)
ADMIT IT, Mike. –You’re just a ROSS HATER!!!
Out for tonight. The O-Line still has to “Show Me!!”
Goodnight Randy!
I’ve moved on from Collins. He wasn’t the key to this team for me. Could he have been a nice addition, sure, but he’s not the end all. Between FA and the draft we added quite a bit of talent. I’m excited about those guys.
If the O-line struggles, or Branden Albert isn’t either ready to start the season, or struggles due to his injuries, then I’ll have to disagree, or at least disagree with the fact that they waited till the 4th RD to address the O-line. I’m still holding out hope a solid vet like Mathis gets cut.
Mathis sucks, if the team wanted him they could’ve had Colonblow the 3rd. It’s been well documented that Philly has been trying to trade him for 2 yrs now.
I have a lot of faith in OL HC John Benton because of his history to get some young guys going. Last year was his first year here. Last year was a different circumstance and we didn’t get to see much of Turner and Thomas got thrown into the fire at multiple positions, I think we’ll find a solid starting 5 but you need some depth too because it doesn’t always pan out as a the penciled in starting 5.
Why does nobody else call OD out on his shout-down, borderline abusive rants? I know why, because he only does it to a select few of us. Well it wasn’t me this time, but I’m not going to take the cowardly way out and ignore it.
That was totally disproportionate and over the top. SMH. Signing off.
Because he witnessed perfection and nothing less is acceptable. That and he’s set in his ways and once he makes up his mind he doesn’t waver. He’s a different personality than me and I recognize that. He may have blasted Steve but I don’t Steve cares much so I don’t get involved.
I witnessed perfection too, didn’t miss a game from ’70 – ’76.
Thanks Jahn, the same sad song gets old.
OD
You may criticize who you like. Sorry I dared to criticize the totally blameless ROSS. You say this as if it’s the only time you’ve done it, but the reality is you’ve done it year after year.
Seriously, what do you want from him? What else is an owner supposed to do that he isn’t doing? He’s not a football guy, we all know that, so what else can he do for you? He tried in 2013 to spend a king ransom to bring a winner, yeah we all know he made a mistake keeping Jeffie, but at least he isn’t sitting on his ass doing nothing about the team not performing up to our standards. Every team makes mistakes, and he’s obviously no exception. Would you rather have Jerry Jones who thinks he’s a GM?
He tried to make the game day experience Hollywood, to make it fun for fans that are just casual fans, he obviously failed at that too, but at least he keeps trying and keeps emptying his pockets for us.
jahndoh says:
May 7, 2015 at 8:50 pm
Why does nobody else call OD out on his shout-down, borderline abusive rants?
aaahhhh, i pick cause it is a fucking blog and who really cares what some one that one never really has any interaction with other then to voluntarily come to a blog and chat about a football team every one here follows. i mean it isnt like you are getting a shout down from a boss or family member. it is just another one of us on a blog. does it really make that much of a difference in any ones day to day life?
No not in the big scheme in things, but here, yes it is a community and it’s the same human behavioral aspects we deal with in everyday life.
Many people here have met each other, it’s not just typed words.
Steve, I did not know you went back that far. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. LOL
Settle down ladies. 😉
We didn’t get Collins. It was no one’s fault. I don’t think there was some Cowboy conspiracy to sign him. More likely than not they expressed interest, it was a good fit, the money was all the same where ever he went. He and his agent probably figured with the OL talent on Dallas it presented his best chance to thrive and earn a the big contract in a couple of years that was denied to him as a result of the investigation.
well guys its been another fine evening talking with u guys. Have a good 1
I must have missed your posts. LOL
Alex Marvez
Dolphins signed No. 14 overall WR DeVante Parker to a four-year, $10.9 million contract.
The deal comes with a $6.2 million signing bonus. That’s less than Amari Cooper signed for, but it’s still an eye-popping number for a rookie wide receiver. Miami’s offseason additions of Parker, Greg Jennings and Kenny Stills will solidify a passing attack that ranked 17th in yards and seventh in completions a season ago.
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‘a passing attack that ranked 17th in yards and seventh in completions a season ago.’
So, any Tanny bashers wanna chime in? Our WR corp from last year wanted to leave because they weren’t getting the ball (7th in completions)?
Gigi, anyone? 😉
Many people here have met each other, it’s not just typed words.
aaahhh, yeah tim it is. it is just typed words. yeah some have met, but you cant seriously think cause some have met one time, some maybe a few times that everyone knows each other and are just besties. dont get me wrong. i like this place and pretty much on this blog everyone here, but it is just a blog. i love the interactions but it is just a blog and anyone that takes what some one says serious really needs to check with their shrink.
I get that dude. But respect still stands in the big scheme of things, at least it does for me. I’m not blogging with digital characters who aren’t real. We’re all countrymen first.
The idea that we didn’t match Dallas’s offer is plain wrong. The max UDFA contract is what it is. It would have been the same for all 32 teams. It was just that Collins got to pick and chose what he thought was the best fit.
The SS already painted it as we lost out to the Cowboys. So did 30 other teams. LOL
Different day same bashing. SMH
The Florida sports media isn’t very good.
why when getter calls everyone ladies it is ok, but when i want you all to dress up as ladies for a fest i am the outcast. i for one am tired of it and am just going to call getterdone out on it.
LOL ha.
The comic relief jester speaks 😉
Tim Knight says:
May 7, 2015 at 9:16 pm
I must have missed your posts. LOL
he did, you just dont have the FU super secret decoder ring.
FFR:
If it is just a blog can undo my bindings now?
Ajayi isn’t going to steal any carries from Miller, since Miller only gets about 13 a game, which is perfect for him. It keeps him from getting beat up, but that could be different this yr, since he’s gained 9 lbs or so of muscle. Word is he’s in the trainers office after every game like he just went to war.
I don’t like the keeping in this back for series, then the back up gets in for a series BS. I’d like to see Miller start, and have him in the game on 1st down (unless there’s a penalty on us), and sometimes on second (split on 2nd down actually), then bring in Ajayi on different situations on 2nd down, such as 2 and 10+, since he’s a better pass catcher, and on 3rd down of any distance, because he’s also a better short yardage back.
I’m not down on Miller, he’s great at what he does and averages 5+ per, he just doesn’t do much in the passing game and short yardage. Use them both properly and we’ll have a great backfield.
Who says Ajayi is the better receiver? Miller has caught passes in the NFL, Ajayi has not.
Jamil Douglas says forget about La’el’s fat ass!
Tim Knight says:
May 7, 2015 at 9:18 pm
I get that dude. But respect still stands in the big scheme of things, at least it does for me.
lol, it is a blog about the dolphins. who cares about respecting ones opinion about how or what the team should do. respect yeah as a man, a father, a husband, a son. i get it, it isnt like OD called out his manhood. and i am not defending OD. he just spoke his mind on steve’s opinion. if anyone here is looking for respect on their opinion about the fins, they need to just check themselves.
Okay we see things differently on this subject. I’ll sleep just fine tonight unless those tacos burn my asshole to shit. LOL
If Ajayi steals Miller’s carries it will be because he is outperforming him. Which is fine imo.
I blame Tim for not posting another BotH. It’s actually been hours since his last one so he’s gotten really behind. Unforgivable.
Ken says:
May 7, 2015 at 9:21 pm
FFR:
If it is just a blog can undo my bindings now?
no, you know that is the only reason i respect you. cause you like it rough.
You say the sweetest things.
Steve,
Who says Ajayi is the better receiver? Miller has caught passes in the NFL, Ajayi has not.
Miller is not a good receiving back. Ajayi looked like a natural last year with over 50 catches out of the backfield.
Seriously, haven’t you seen try to catch the ball, let’s just say it isn’t one of his strong suits.
steve
that is might brave of you to speak your opinion after OD went to bed. lol
steveccnv says:
May 7, 2015 at 9:22 pm
The comic relief jester speaks 😉
dammit steve, i told you i would only wear that jester for you for old times message board sakes and if you never ever told anyone. i feel so ‘gated’