I love the feeling of riding on the back of a bullsaurus plowing through a foreign planet’s lifeforms.
They don’t stop for anyone and whatever is in front of ’em is flattened
Kind of reminds me of an NFL lineman plowing through a defensive line!
I’m not overly impressed with the linemen in this year’s draft but…
I love Lamp
Forrest Lamp
at 6’4, 310 pounds Lamp is the biggest prospect I’ve covered this offseason
The Western Kentucky standout is considered by many to be the top Guard in the draft.
Of course, Lamp didn’t play guard at Western Kentucky, he played tackl – 51 games at tackle in 4 years actually.
But most scouts project Lamp to play guard in the NFL.
Actually more often than not, scouts compare Lamp to one of the best guards int he NFL – Zach Martin.
I wonder if Lamp can do for the Dolphins OL what Martin does for the Cowboys OL?
Wouldn’t that be something? Ajayi rushing for 200 yards each week!
If the Dolphins take Lamp with the 22nd pick – then you can expect a powerful ground game each week.
Not impressed with the Hilltoppers?
Sure its a small school and that doesn’t put a lot of players in the NFL
Well Western Kentucky has scheduled some tough out of conference teams including Alabama and LSU the last couple of years – so Lamp has faced top college talent.
Lamp is good in pass protection. He has quick feet and balance.
But what really stands out about Lamp is hi nastiness. Lamp is going to plow through guys in the NFL when teams runs the ball.
Lamp should go early int he draft. Mid to late first, maybe early 2nd round. So the Dolphins probably will only get one chance at 22 to take him.
If you love Lamp like me you want to spend another first rounder on offensive line.
If I were to compare Lamp to an Alien weapon of Destruction I would compare him to the Powerful BullSaurus
Finsmob Unleashed 
I shitted on my tail this morning.. Need to change my diet. 🙂
WTF, LMAO!!! 😆
D,
I’ve always wanted to ask you… are you bi-polar? Methinks you ARE. I’ll pray for you.
Lol, classic. Need a mirror?
Appreciate the prayers though. Those are never a bad thing.
I don’t reflect in a mirror! LOL/JK 🙂
D says:
March 21, 2017 at 2:55 pm
Appreciate the prayers though. Those are never a bad thing.
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AMEN!!!
I’m not a mediator either, but I play one on this blog . . .
Although it looks like it might be winding down by itself – – – –
Can we please end this? It’s obvious you guys are just trading jabs, and nothing will likely be resolved, and there won’t be a knockout, cause it’s just words. Just a recommendation, y’all are gonna do what you do.
Thanks – A concerned blogger/citizen
Glad to know there are more mellow heads than mine here like you and our also smart Pig.
WTF — “on the other blog”???? Wanted to to get Rock on here to say “sit the F down” for the first time in his life.
What have I missed?
I think it’s all good. I DO — and SINCERELY — respect D… and I think he respects me as well. Again, I’ve apologized to him.
That’s why I’m like, “let’s get past this!”. He’s got very good football chomps and I never intended to offend him… but I did. That’s why I’ve apologized to him not once, but twice now.
D, we cool?
Ya’ll keep it up and no more Cheerleader pics!
https://twitter.com/MDCheer/status/842888784958144513
Ummm, yeah… about that. You end the cheerleader pics, and I’m going to have a problem with you, Wyoming! 😉
LOVE IT when you post the cheerleader pics!
why is she wearing so much?
Guys, just remember the written word can get out of control. It doesn’t show someone’s true demeanor and it takes many posts to get that across. Been there done that and that’s what I see happening here.
Everyone is here for the same reasons, we all love the Dolphins and love to discuss them, as well as other topics, but the Dolphins is what brought us all together. Nothing we do here is going to change our lives. It’s no different than listening to the radio or watching TV or gaming or whatever. It’s entertainment. Nothing gets solved here. 😉
I’m here for the cheerleader pics. Thanks Wyo!
Even for a pig she’s kind of a pig
nice ham hocks!
Omar KellyVerified account @OmarKelly 16m16 minutes ago
#Dolphins sign Kiko Alonso to a 3-year extension worth $29 million
Look to the draft.
Or this!
Armando SalgueroVerified account @ArmandoSalguero 41m41 minutes ago
Kiko Alonso deal is 4 years total and $28.8M — signed thru 2020.
I’m going to have to go with Armando ALL DAY over Omar. THAT’S REAL
Agreed.
Kiko LOVES Miami, no question about it
He’s great marketing for the Cuban population too. Yes there is a business side. But if he couldn’t play he wouldn’t have gotten this deal.
No doubt – I’m glad we signed Simmons. 2 LB positions taken care of. We’ll see what happens with the 3rd.
Yeah, a solid rookie added to the LB corps would be a good thing. Still don’t count out Hewitt. 🙂
Tim – My written words always mean exactly what they sound like they mean. So FU, you plagaristic, non- professional football writer bastards!
LOL
LOL @ Phelon
Phelon
Shouldn’t it be Phuck U Tim? Just sayin’ . . .
Hey!!! WTF?
LOL – He said FU, but he’s the PHelonius PHish
OK, actually, he was addressing ALL of us, not just you, so it would be PHuck all of us. lol
Hey now this is quality internet journalism!
https://twitter.com/MDCheer/status/844305744757444608
YESSSSS!!!!! Certainly is
Kiko on the new contract…..almost makes you think wanting to be here is encouraged.
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On staying in Miami — “It means everything. This is where I want to be and I’m just excited that it’s official that I’m staying there.”
Why the Dolphins? — “I love the coaches. I love the coaches, I love my team mates and I know we’re building something special here and I want to be a part of it.”
http://www.thephinsider.com/2017/3/21/15014130/kiko-alonso-press-conference-new-contract-extension-miami-dolphins
His Hispanic heritage also makes it a perfect fit. Never expected him to leave, he’s found a home.
I can see why Forrest Lamp projects as a guard, not the swiftest of foot, but I see the comparison to Zach Martin. I’d take him at #22. Not sure why Randy doesn’t like him as a first rounder.
Suh is here everything is different now…
I think I’ve heard this before somewhere
More on Kiko’s contract. $18 mil guaranteed means he will be with us at least through 2018. We’ll see the structure, but since he was only set to get $3+ mil with the tender this year, sounds like 2019 is a lock as well.
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Joe Schad@schadjoe
Miami Dolphins have reached a 3-year extension with Kiko Alonso for $29 million with $18.5 guaranteed, according to NFL source
How do you sign an extension when your previous deal expired?
Tim Knight says:
March 21, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Omar KellyVerified account @OmarKelly 16m16 minutes ago
#Dolphins sign Kiko Alonso to a 3-year extension worth $29 million
They had tendered him to a 1YR deal as a RFA
DID I MISS YET ANOTHER SPAT?? Oh well, me and Mrs. OD had a really good dinner at BJ’s (the REAL name of this restaurant chain)!! She had the salmon and I had the spicy jambalaya. –There’s a punch line there somewhere, but I’m gonna let it pass.
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MF13: A couple of years ago a football player was sent to a team doctor after a few incidents of bad behavior. According to the player, the doctor said he was bi-polar. The reporter asked the player what he thought of the diagnosis. The player allegedly replied “I CAN’T be bi-polar because I’ve never been to the north pole or the south pole!”
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TIM: As far as “Nothing ever gets solved here,” I’d have to say this. A few years ago, I perceived a general lack of full appreciation for the Dolphins’ unbelievable 32-2 run in 1072 and 1973. I attempted to solve that in some small way. Yes, the attempt WAS a bit flawed in some spots (as is my memory). But I’d have to say that those who read all 34 installments now have a greater appreciation of the most incredible two year run in NFL history in 1972 & ’73.
May we all live long enough to see our Dolphins REPEAT the one and only PERFECT SEASON!
Not sure what you mean by what you solved. History and nostalgia, sure, you experienced great stuff. But nothing we say here effects the team.
Mike is correct – It was phuck you all…
Kiko is here. Everything is different now
https://twitter.com/funsportsgifs/status/841102791401717761
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I’m a big fan of Peppers but this is what’s getting discussed in draft rooms around the league
Rightfully so
He’s no ballhawk. Oh shit, can I say that? lol
22: R1P22 LB REUBEN FOSTER, ALABAMA
54: R2P22 S DESMOND KING, IOWA
97: R3P33 C ETHAN POCIC, LSU
166: R5P22 EDGE DEATRICH WISE JR., ARKANSAS
178: R5P34 DL DEANGELO BROWN, LOUISVILLE
184: R5P40 CB JEREMY CUTRER, MIDDLE TENNESSEE
223: R7P5 G AVIANTE COLLINS, TCU
If we get those 3 at the top of the draft I’ll feel like I’m on Viagara😉
Woop woop and oink
Bucky got the draft about how I see it going down!
Probably a QB or 2 will screw it up!!
Technically Omar and Armando were both right. Extension is for 3 years but total contract is a 4 year because it includes this year as part of it, but is just extended the number of years.
So boils down to about 7 mil a year, 2 years fully guaranteed, with the third being the first real “out” year if things don’t work out. I think it’s a pretty solid contract considering MLB really jumped up in average cost per year recently.
Shows Kiko wants to be here and we want him here. Id definitely say the idea we sign Brown now is low, unless he wants a short term moderately priced contract. Misi I think is here until we either secure another starting caliber vet or draft a guy who can start. Basically an insurance policy at this point.
See above we’re drafting Reuben Foster.
I wish
D – Kiko got $18 mil guaranteed. And since my guess is he will have a bonus plus a low salary first year…..pretty sure he is three years solid absent doing a Jordan.
Incidentally if brown was to be signed for 7 one year. We could easily still do that. What we save from Misi and the difference in what we were going to pay Alonzo vs what we probably will pay him (have to see how the contract is busted up) will still put us in position to get Brown if he isn’t asking the world for his services. Wouldn’t count it out but still say it’s a low chance overall.
Obviously a lot of our FA money has gone to signing our own, including those we didn’t even need to sign now like Reshad and Kiko. For me just another way we are becoming a place players will want to come.
South FL and no state income tax we always had. Gase (with his new culture) and making the playoffs we added last season. Now we are becoming the team that takes care of it’s own if you play well and have a good attitude. And if we keep it up, FAs will be coming to a team filled with guys just like that….even if just for one year where they figure if it works they have a home (like Kiko and Branch now have).
The interview with Charles Davis I posted below touches on this.
You got me to listen….and did learn about some of the draft picks. Charles Davis and Crowder are both over the top guys, but guess that is talk radio.
Here’s some tidbits on the Phins with Charles Davis. It’s a radio interview.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/03/22/davis-on-dolphins-regime-they-are-knitting-together-really-well/
“UPDATE: A source confirmed that Misi has restructured his contract in the past couple of days. The new terms are not yet available, but he was due to make $4.2 million with a cap hit of $4.8 million. I’m told Misi’s restructure does not mean that Miami won’t welcome Zach Brown if he’s interested in coming on Miami’s terms. Also, Misi must be medically cleared after neck surgery. His representation expects him to be cleared in May.”
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article140058093.html
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As @AndySlater reported a few minutes ago, a source confirms to me that Koa Misi has agreed to restructure his contract.
Why?!?!?!
I guess because Barry likes to Tweet?
OH you meant hwy re-sign Misi?
Maybe he’s a favorite with the rehab folks?
You know, tells the jokes, Bring cookies on Tuesday, picks the movies on movie day?
Coaches like him.
Piggy this is an interesting thought on the Misi subject?
Rob Carruth 👀
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@LuisDSung him not starting is actually good for everyone, keeps him healthy and provides good depth
Oh yeah that’s exactly what we want a guy who is kept healthy by not playing
He is a football player not a dining room table – we have to use him for him to be worth anything
LOL @ “not a dining room table”!
😆
LOL
On Misi, Sparano liked him, Philbin liked him and apparently Gase and staff (DC Matt Burke former LBs coach) likes him.
I usually like the way he plays when I see him on the field
he has skills
but we never see him on the field
Yeah I know. That’s why he’s been asked to take a pay cut two years in a row and he’s accepted it. He probably likes it in Miami and likes this team, he’s 30 and may not want to go anywhere else at this point. He’ll likely be a base SOLB and come off the field on passing downs. He can also serve as an edge rusher at times. He’s not a sack finisher but he can create pressure.
I feel it’s for the $1.15 that Rappaport said then it’s a move as a vet backup.
Or 1.5
dbolt, Misi and Hewitt will likely rotate unless we land a LB in the draft who outperforms both of them. Timmons and Alonso will be on the field most of the time.
They’ll probably look to draft a SOLB to play in the regular D who can kick down as a pass rush specialist in Sub packages. You could see that w/ guys like Reddick, Watt, Carraway, Phillips.
Very possible.
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Koa Misi was scheduled to get $4.175M this year. He’s now guaranteed $1.5M regardless of health.
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Koa Misi was scheduled to get $4.175M this year. He’s now guaranteed $1.5M regardless of health.
Misi’s total cap hit with bonuses was actually on the books for $6,535,500.
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Miami’s run defense averaged 3.3 yards per carry on the 64 run plays Misi was on field for. Averaged 5.0 yards on the 405 runs without him.
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AFC East cap room as of this morn, per NFLPA: Pats $26.7M, Jets $18.5M, Dolphins $15.9M, Bills $10.9M.
I see we lost J. Jenkins didnt he go down one season and we where crying for his return, after that he hasnt been shit… Now he’ll get back good with Del-rio. I also see we gave Kiko a new contract, now he will be awful or go on IR after the 1st game.
BLAH!
Restructured Kiko to a lesser contract….paying him essentially as a vet backup at $1.5.
A lot of running yardage against us was also by QBs. We have to do a better job keeping them in the pocket.
That and LBs need to hit the right hole & fight through OL rather than trying to sprint around them creating gaping lanes. Butler, Jenkins, & Alonso (on occasion) did this which gave up huge chunk yards.
Yeah we were very inconsistent in run defense. We’d bottle teams up like we were impossible to run against. Then we’d do what you said, miss a tackle or two and give up a 35 yard run that should have never happened. A few QBs hit us for big gains, a couple of reverses hurt us. Obviously we need to get better and hopefully some new personnel will help, but we need to play with more discipline.
Did those 64 snaps span Misi’s entire career? lol
All I saw on Misi above was that he has $1.5 mil guaranteed. Given what he had on the books, that would be like a “get healthy and we like you” contract. If that is it other than incentives……sounds like we are still wide open for a LB in FA or the draft.
Exactly
I don’t care what coaches like Misi, or don’t like Misi. Guy can’t stay on the field. He’s a better than average tackler, but that’s pretty much it.
That’s why he took a pay cut. This is probably his last chance, maybe in the league.
Barry Jackson is reporting it’s 1.15 million bs the 1.5.
I’m fine with Misi hanging around at a fair price, I just don’t want them to count on him, and it appears as if they aren’t.
Misi might play in 2 or 3 games next year.
Watch him play in all 16 this year. 🙂
I heard we offered brown 3-4 mill/year. I thought he was a better LB than timmons and we gave timmons 6. What up with that?
They didn’t. LOL
what do you mean? timmons is getting 6million/year for 2 years right?
You thought Brown was better, the team did not. 😉
Timmons is also here for leadership, coming from a winning culture and a hard nosed approach. Brown is not known to be any of those things but he’s talented and the better athlete. But that’s not all it’s about.
Agents say what they say, but when one puts out after a pay cut about his guy — “If he’s healthy” and being “medically cleared”?………sounds like they are taking a flyer chance. And nothing wrong with that.
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In the wake of Koa Misi’s decision to restructure the final year of his contract, his agent said Wednesday that the Dolphins made clear they would like him to remain with the franchise.
“He’s in the Dolphins’ plans,” agent Kenny Zuckerman said. “If he’s healthy, he’ll be there. He will be medically cleared during the offseason.”…..
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article140098063.html
I think some fans tend to keep forgetting about a LB named Neville Hewitt. He earned his way on the game day roster as a rookie UDFA in 2015 playing STs and filling in at LB here and there. Last year he started 5 games, played LB in most games at times and finished with 60 tackles or so. He’ll be entering his 3rd season. Maybe he can and we should hope, he can take his game to another level. It’s not like he’s undersized or slow. He’s a good athlete. I think it’s all about how much can he improve being a student of the game.
Tim LOVES him some Neville. Think he knows you’re his biggest fan?
LOL, I don’t know why he’s ignored. People always think everything in the draft in any round is always better and it’s not. If some LBs knock him down on the depth chart great, that means we got better. But as of right now he’s very much in the mix.
I don’t think Brown is better than Timmons
I think he is younger and a better athlete
but not better IMO
Agreed.
The PFF score is better. Brown is 17th best lb timmons was 70th. Maybe its more because timmons is coming for the steelers and that culture.
Brown basically had the best year of his career
and Timmons is declining
but players have ups and downs
So does Brown pick up where he left off for the rest of his career or not?
We really don’t know
Timmons has always been consistent
he’s just getting up there
I don’t think Brown overall is better than Timmons
But its almost like comparing apples and oranges bc of where they are in their careers
I think with Timmons you know what you are buying
but Brown could be better…or worse…
You always have to wonder how much separation is there in these rankings because someone always has to go first etc., and also who’s doing these rankings? Every team has scouting departments and pro scouts. PFF is a business that to me is no different than mocksters, just that they do it based on pro performance in their eyes.
I don’t mind PFF for stats like pressures, comp. pct. against in coverage etc., those are stats. But this group also decides whether or not a guy made the play or didn’t based on very different variables – like different opponents, game situations, what was the play call on a particular play and did it break down etc. I don’t think they always know what was going on. It’s a bunch of football geeks acting like pro scouts and giving grades.
Tim
I guess Hewitt is in the mix, but the fact that we’re still looking at LB’s makes me think he’s far being considered a viable option as a starter, but more as a depth guy. You’d think they would have seen enough of him to know whether they liked him as a starter, no?
He’s only heading into his 3rd season as a UDFA out of Marshall. I wouldn’t bank on him either, what I’m saying is he could end up being one. If not, he’s a good STs player and backup which I said is fine if others knock him down on the depth chart. But I don’t view him as bad or a nobody.
Not saying Hewitt will have this kind of career lol, but it happens with some guys. This guy went undrafted too.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FletLo20.htm
Problem with PFF and its scoring system is there is no way at all to make a true comparison score evaluation so there is really no way to have a ranking system. These players aren’t playing against the same teams, these teams aren’t all scheming themselves the same way, there are just too many variables to a players performance to truly have a ranking system based off what they claim to be basing it off of.
^
That’s why I turned away from them years ago. It’s not just apples and oranges, it’s pears, and raspberries, and lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chu… LOL
Its the full monty you could say eh?
There is a way of doing an accurate ranking, but you’d need it to come from the teams, because they know the assignments and whose responsibility it is on each play. Hard to get anyone to be honest though. The players themselves know also.
Hewitt from what i saw last year is about what you can expect from a player in his position as both a middling level talent player, who is having to work his way into playing time. He made some mistakes that looked like experience mistakes, he made some good plays that showed he has some talent and potential, he wasnt consistent, but neither has been his playing time, so UDFA,in third year and only a handful of snaps before last year, and last year kinda of asking to step up, yeah what we saw wasnt pretty but it wasn’t supposed to be lol.
I think we also are already assuming we will draft a better player, but we really dont know this is how the draft will pan out for us. We also are assuming even if we do draft a guy he will beat Hewitt out, thats just not something you can assume. Sure you would hope if we do get a guy early that he would be able to beat Hewitt out, but the years in the NFL adjusting to speed of the game, the play time and scheme exposure and play calls, etc. Those are all real deal advantages Hewitt has over any rookie, despite their talent. We could do a lot worse than Hewitt but i am hoping to get a little better out of the position, i dont think he will ever be a top level contributor, but as a depth player, and ST contributor i really think there is value having him around.
Agreed. Then there is that possibility of holy shit this guy is good. 🙂
Well the things i dont like about his game right now are all experience based thing, so yeah there is still a chance for that. It should really be able to be told if he makes a giant leap forward this year because he got some decent play time last year and he was working through some of those screw ups. Guess we will see how it goes this year. Especially if we do draft a guy high and we do still go with Hewitt after TC, then he obviously made a good step forward.
Mike E. says:
March 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm
Tim LOVES him some Neville. Think he knows you’re his biggest fan?
Ahem….he’s not. I’ve got that locked up. 🔐
Hate that movie. Just sayin.
Was just good to see you, but will try again.
Who is today’s plagarist?
I saw a phone booth today?
Hi Herd
I’m a Neville fan too, Tim knows
🙂
McCaffery. It wouldn’t bother me if we drafted him we’d be a bitch to cover.
We all know where Ryan Switzer is going and we’re all gonna lose our minds about it. LOL
Sorry Herd, not sure what I was thinking . . .
Tim does love him some Neville though. 🙂
Good tune. 🙂
Nice!
Bucky Brooks has us taking Haason CHOP! I’m all down with that. I’d be very pleased with our LB corp of Alonso, Timmons and Reddick
Did Brooks say he thinks Hassan will be great in our 3-4….lol
https://twitter.com/depresseddarth/status/844567378763661312
Well it’s official
I finished doing my taxes for 2016
And I managed not to go bankrupt in year 1 of the law offices of Piggy
Woop woop
Way to go piggy law!
Oinks
<<<
It's officially draft season
So Piggy Kiper avatar returns
Dolphins add tackle Avery Young
Congrats Piggy.
Oinks!
I would think a bunch of little heaters or insulating pads would cost a heck of a lot less than 1.5 million. We should have just bought those to keep the benches warm instead of paying Misi to do it.
Congrats Piggy on the 1 year anniversary of the Porcine Practice! WTG!
Oinks!!
LOL @ Kong
Rob Rang from CBS Sports has us taking Tim Williams. That might be one of the most underwhelming and disappointing picks we could make. He’s an undersized DE. He’d probably be better as a 3-4 OLB. There will be better fits for us at #22 for sure.
He’s a heck of a player
When the talent is there I have a hard time putting to much emphasis on size and fit (3-4)
If we draft him in playing him at DE
I would almost be willing to bet he doesn’t get taken in the 1st RD. We might be able to get him in the 2nd RD
Mike
His stock has dropped lately
CBS has him as the 38th best prospect
they used to have him top 20
I don’t know why he has dropped
but personally I like him better than Taco or Harris who are considered better fits
What do you like about him?
his consistency at Alabama
big time school with big time competition
and explosive
I like the idea of drafting pass rushers
but in terms of bang for your buck
guys like Willis, Walker, Smoot, Wise & Tanoh may be available in the 3rd round (or later)
Zach Cunnigham is still my #1 target unless Foster is available of course
I’d take Reddick over Cunningham in a second. Temple Tough baby!
Most/many have Reddick higher ranked than Cunningham
but I don’t
albeit he dropped back in coverage at Temple – he was mostly a DE for them
I like Reddick
not poopooing the player
I just think Cunningham is more of a pure LB and will have an instant impact
I was listening to Kirwan yesterday, and he and Jim Miller were glowering over Temple OT/OG Dion Dawkins. Got me very interested
He could be guard for us this season, and insurance for Ja’Wuan James, if he leaves after his rookie contract, or we just let him go.
He is probably going in the 2nd round
If we don’t go OL in the 1st a player like him or Feeney in the 2nd makes a lot of sense
22: R1P22
LB ZACH CUNNINGHAM
VANDERBILT
54: R2P22
G DAN FEENEY
INDIANA
97: R3P33
S JUSTIN EVANS
TEXAS A&M
166: R5P22
DL DEANGELO BROWN
LOUISVILLE
178: R5P34
C JON TOTH
KENTUCKY
184: R5P40
EDGE BRYAN COX
FLORIDA
223: R7P5
EDGE TASHAWN BOWER
LSU
I took a chance at an edge guy falling to the 5th and selected a safety in the 3rd
but a lot of good edge guys were on the board when I picked
They were basically gone by the 5ht though
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EDGE HAASON REDDICK
TEMPLE
54: R2P22
EDGE JORDAN WILLIS
KANSAS STATE
97: R3P33
C ETHAN POCIC
LSU
166: R5P22
S JOHN JOHNSON
BOSTON COLLEGE
178: R5P34
EDGE JOSH CARRAWAY
TCU
184: R5P40
TE GEORGE KITTLE
IOWA
223: R7P5
LB BLAIR BROWN
That’s pretty good
Really like the late Kittle pick
R.I.P. Sib Hashian Drummer for Boston.
http://abc7.com/entertainment/sib-hashian-drummer-for-rock-band-boston-dies-during-cruise/1814838/
Wow so sad that he died that way. Or I guess you could say he died doing what he loved. RIP Sib!
If you think about it….that is the way to go. Only problem with it is that he was 67.
it’s more than a feeling Tim.
And Tim — have mentioned before, but saw Allen Toussaint in New Orleans just like a week before he passed . He was banging away like anything with a bunch of friends there in his loved home town. Then he went on a European tour and had a heart attack after like his 2nd gig. He was late 70s so not as sad, but…..probably not a bad way to go.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Toussaint
(singing)
Its been such a long time….
Stanger, yeah 67 is too young. But I guess when you go, at least go doing what you love.
Kiper says Tim Williams is a Khalil Mack type of player.
Kiper also thinks his hair is cool….
But That is the kind of player I think Tak or Williams can be
and elite pass rusher
LOL Blah blah
Doesn’t Mack line up all over the place?
Armando SalgueroVerified account @ArmandoSalguero 9m9 minutes ago
Dolphins believe they still have a chance to land Zach Brown. Money is issue. He has to come toward them more than they’re moving to him.
RIP Sib! He’s hitchin’ a ride over to the other side.
That’s 2 down for Boston, Brad Delp too.
Delp’s story is bizarre.
I see a lot of “he’s a 3/4 or a 4/3 fit” comments. I think Miami is going the way of Belichek…having players play both so you can task organize to match your opponent best.
This sounds plagiaristic. Be phucking careful!
I co9ied it from a scouting report.
Phigures!
We mixed up our formations a bit last year. Some 5-2 fronts with 4 down linemen and a standing OLB with two ILBs. So there are ways to utilize edge rushers who may not be traditional 4-3 DEs.
I kind of think you just get the best talent possible at edge which is a similar statement
but its not plagiary like your comment is
😀
Teams put a premium on pass rushers so you have to get them when they’re available.
If we’re taking an edge rusher in the 1st, I want that dude playing every down though. I guess if he can switch from end (hand in the ground) to LB (standing up), that’s fine, but I want him to be effective at both.
It’s okay if they’re in a rotation. Most teams rotate their fronts to keep them fresh. Gase is a big believer in TOP and that’s an area he wants his offense to improve in. To control the game on offense and to keep the defense fresh.
“On Thursday, ESPN confirmed earlier reports that Samantha Ponder would be the new host of Sunday NFL Countdown replacing longtime host Chris Berman.
Additionally, Suzy Kolber, who has been co-hosting “Monday Night Countdown” with Berman for the last couple of years, will now be the lone host of that show as well as the “Monday Night Football” halftime and postgame shows.”
Berman is going, going gone.
Didn’t like watching him over the last decade or so. I thought his act and biases got really old.
he’s been stale since about 1995
Now it would be amusing if he came out as transgender afterwards. LOL
LOL where did that come from….
There are quite a few pass rushers in this draft and some will fall to the 3rd for various reasons, but a lot of the highly rated ones are going to go quick. I can’t see us passing on one at #22 if the value is there. In fact it wouldn’t shock me if we trade up for one.
Alabama could have as many as 6 prospects go in the 1st rd. Robinson and Williams could fall to the 2nd but that’s crazy.
Interesting highlights from Andre Branch’s interview with the Big O on QAM. Lots of Rah Rah like all the signees, but the new news is that Phillips and Suh are working out together.
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On his extension- “I’m excited. Miami is family to me. We have a lot of unfinished business. I found a place that I want to be at.”
On HC Adam Gase- “He’s the type of coach you want to win.”
On his expectations moving forward- “I’m my biggest critic. I’m working just like I’m a rookie. I don’t want to let any of my teammates down.”
On Jordan Phillips- “He’s working with [Ndamukong] Suh in Portland. You’ll see a totally different guy.”
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/03/23/andre-branch-i-dont-want-to-let-any-of-my-teammates-down/
Awesome !!! Thanks for sharing.
Besides Branch being a solid player, I thought he played with great effort last year, he’s a high character guy and that was also one of the reasons I wanted us to re-sign him and he obviously wants to be in Miami.
I heard that Phillips was working with Suh but thanks for this it really seems to confirm it. Phillips has the ability to be a dominant player.
You should share when you hear stuff like that. Was interesting news to me, but then don’t check out the local papers either cause of the page hit limit based on my zipcode. But regardless, if Suh is getting Phillips out to Portland that is as under his wing as you can get. And even if not a fan of OTAs….Suh is about as fit a big guy as there is.
Sad news about Sib.
As for Tim Williams, i think he will be lights out, but as a 3-4 pass rush specialist LB. I really dont like him as a DE, in fact, with some of the other interest and moves we have made, if they were to take Tim Williams i would really be thinking a switch to 3-4, maybe not this year but next. There are a lot of reasons we might want to make that change. 1) its a better defense against NE in particular, its also a better defense against mobile QB’s and RB that like to bounce it outside. We do have personnel on the line that could make the transition, we also have LBs now that could make the transition. We would have to add a couple more LB’s this draft if we were pushing to do it this year, but its doable. We also have a DC now who comes from a 3-4, and his 3-4 LB’s were the strength of the team. Both Joseph and Burke both mentioned they might would prefer the 3-4, IF they had the personnel for it but they didn’t feel like it last year.
I think this draft will tell us a good bit about the direction of the team and the way some of the previous things they couldn’t do on offense or defense might unfold.
lost my train of thought i guess that was supposed to read 1) its a better defense against NE in particular, 2) its also a better defense against mobile QB’s and RB that like to bounce it outside, which accounts for 4 of our games and 4 against rivals from our same division.
All very possible. The new trend is to be able to be a hybrid and play both for different opponents. Piggy often says this and I agree, add the best players you can and scheme around them. You can play a 3-4 and have the “right” personnel, but if they’re not that good it really doesn’t matter what system you play. It’s still a game about talent and playmakers. If you were a 4-3 team and Lawrence Taylor is available you’re still taking him.
D, it came from what makes me laugh. LOL
Watching Chris Berman being a woman would be funny to me.
LMAO!!!
Stanger, what I heard about Phillips working out with Suh was a simple comment with no depth so until it became bigger news I didn’t post it. Another playing knowing that’s the case is good intel.
Agreed on Suh being as fit as a big guy can be. He’s just different than most other players. I remember seeing that in him in college. He was throwing guys all over the field.
If ya look at him he is actually pretty fit for what is a power build. There are a lot of people who are bulky 0 muscle cuts but just brutal strong. If you ever go back and watch some of those world strongest men competitions from years back you will see they all “look” like big bellied truckers, but then they start dragging around the weighted down trailers and lifting giant boulders above their head and no couch potato is going to be capable of that. Cuts are for show offs, not for people trying to be strong.
Agreed. Phillips is brutally strong as well and he’ll never be a muscle looking guy. He’s a naturally big strong guy. 6-6 335 with his agility is pretty crazy. He needs to hone his craft and become a better football player. The talent is there.
Tim — not sure where it came from but never feel shy about sharing such comments with key info. Man we spend days on this place sorting out what came in articles from unnamed sources and each other’s BS. And whoever wrote what you read was right and that Phillips is hitting it hard with Suh is just as important as him streaming out his workout vid. Seems he has had his wakeup.
It might have been Armando saying something like “and reportedly Phillips is training with Suh.”
I believe it was a tidbit about Phillips being put on notice. Gase wants him to be able to play 45-50 snaps. Even if that’s too high it sets a bar. 23-27 isn’t cutting it. It was no doubt about stamina. Sometimes young players need to learn what it takes to get to the next level. Suh probably also told Phillips you have a lot of money riding on this. I’m living proof. LOL
Young was a OL that a lot here were interested in last draft, or was it 2 back?
Who?
Avery Young
http://www.thephinsider.com/2017/3/23/15034656/miami-dolphins-sign-avery-young-waive-daniel-davie
Oh my bad. What do you think of him as a player?
Still see a few mocks with Derek Barnett falling to us. Id be all over that pick. As much as i hate UTenn, Barnett is a beast with an absolutely relentless motor.
They also had us taking Zach Banner in the 3rd, which is a fun pick. That dude is one of the biggest but mellow funny cut up kinda duds i have seen at any Senior Bowl.
He’s a little big for us to think of at OG because he would probably block the passing lanes on his own, but maybe as insurance at RT.
Miami Dolphins: Artavis Scott, WR, Clemson
image: http://walterfootball.com/college/Clemson_logo.gif
There was some trade speculation surrounding Jarvis Landry earlier in the offseason. If that’s still in the plans, perhaps the Dolphins will use a mid-round pick on a receiver.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2017_5.php#xU3Xkq1REbwLBIHg.99
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WTF are these guys smoking? I never heard one thing about a Landry trade rumor.
Someone floated it out there because of the contract he’s speculated to look for. Landry is a real warrior at WR, but he’s not dynamic enough to get paid at the top of the food chain at WR. He’s more grit and passion then pure ability. Great hands, average speed and size, tough demeanor, but like his buddy Odell he needs to reel his emotions in a bit.
I highly doubt we let Landry walk but what’s his price, $10-12M per?
its basically twitter retweets of bullshit
and that is enough to go by rumor these days
Tim Knight says:
March 23, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Oh my bad. What do you think of him as a player?
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I think he is pretty solid, heard a few things about him being a little lazy, but he will be decent competition for a backup spot.
Id pay Landry 10-12, i think players like you got to keep them around and i think they are safe money because you know they will give you everything they have so even without all the elite level speed, etc, he makes a difference on the field.
22: R1P22 EDGE DEREK BARNETT TENNESSEE
54: R2P22 LB DUKE RILEY LSU
97: R3P33 C ETHAN POCIC LSU
166: R5P22 EDGE DEATRICH WISE JR. ARKANSAS
178: R5P34 S JADAR JOHNSON CLEMSON
184: R5P40 DL STEVIE TU’IKOLOVATU SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
223: R7P5 QB CHAD KELLY OLE MISS
Me likey
You can eat bacon tomorrow without me looking at you sideways
except the Chad Kelly pick….come on….
Did Michelangelo paint a turd on the Sistine Chapel right before he finished
you ruined your masterpiece in the 7th round you jerk!
Feeney, Johnson and Dawkins would all be good guard prospects for us. Any one of them in the 2nd round would be a good pick.
Tim,
Branch made the comment today during a radio interview that Phillips was in Portland w/ Suh. He said JP was going to shock people this year.
22: R1P22 EDGE DEREK BARNETT TENNESSEE
54: R2P22 EDGE T.J. WATT WISCONSIN
97: R3P33 C ETHAN POCIC LSU
166: R5P22 TE JEREMY SPRINKLE ARKANSAS
178: R5P34 LB BEN GEDEON MICHIGAN
184: R5P40 WR RYAN SWITZER NORTH CAROLINA
223: R7P5 S JOSH HARVEY-CLEMONS LOUISVILLE
I’d take that draft. What board did you use?
CBS
Are you plating Watt at OLB?
SOLB with sub pass rush ability at DE.
Think Rob Ninkovich but a better athlete. He plays all over the front 7.
I can’t believe I am saying this
but I don’t think we should draft a WR or a RB this year…
(Piggy commits Seppuku)
I’d take Switzer in round 5 w/ no hesitation
I took Switzer to keep him away from the Pats and to push Grant.
Push Grant off the roster? lol
Mmmmmm….pork belly….
I just can’t believe for years I pleaded to draft a WR to no avail
And now we can’t stop drafting them?!?!?!?
Tim, MikeE… Grant is acceptable if fumbles don’t count and if Drake was not on the team. the “little guy” from tx tech experiment ended with Zach Thomas. lol
Wes Welker says thanks but no thanks.