The Dolphins have already secured TE Mike Gesicki for the 2022 NFL season as they have placed the Franchise Tag on him. They can work out a long term deal or have his services for this season and reevaluate after. With a new HC, it’s difficult to say which is more likely. Other Dolphins players I would like us to re-sign are Emmanuel Ogbah, Nik Needham and Mack Hollins, and in that order. From outside our organization, I feel the interior of the O-line is a must fix so I would prefer to get Niners LG Laken Tomlinson. As some of you know, the Cowboys are willing to trade OL La’el Collins. Collins can play inside or outside, and can play either side at tackle, and play them all well. That’s a nice commodity to have, especially with what I believe is some young talent we have that we need to find spots for such as Austin Jackson and Liam Eichenberg. Some have already given up on these players, I think that’s foolish. Collins has been a fixture on the Cowboys line since ’15, although he did miss most of the ’16 season tearing a ligament in his big toe Game 3. He was placed on IR and missed the rest of that season. Otherwise he has been a steady presence for the Cowboys. I don’t know what compensation the Cowboys expect for Collins but I’d give up a 2nd or 3rd RD pick without any hesitation to get Collins. With so high a demand for quality O-linemen, the Cowboys just might cash in much higher for Collins. I suppose I’d consider our 1st RD pick (#29) as well. Other possible picks at #29 are C Tyler Linderbaum, WR Jameson Williams and probably a host of others that I haven’t even considered but GM Chris Grier has his eye on. Collins would start and be an upgrade just about anywhere we put him, and lord knows we need to upgrade the O-line. There are quite a few avenues to consider though, being we have a good amount of cap room and we can find 2 good free agent OL in Free Agency.
Back to re-signing our own, the Dolphins have to make Emmanuel Ogbah a priority. It’s not that Ogbah is a guy who takes over games, he’s not that type of player. He is a guy that consistently gets pressure from his side of the field and despite not having gaudy numbers in any one defensive metric, he’s had over 20 QB hits each of the 2 seasons he’s played here, and although he missed double digit sacks by one each year, with the emergence of Jaelan Phillips, I think Ogbah and Phillips could be both be perennial double digit sack guys. Ogbah’s 2 best seasons were here in Miami, so I’d hope he’d want to return to the place where he’s been most successful, although in all fairness, money will talk. We’ll have to show Ogbah some love ($$$) if we want him back. DB Nik Needham is a player I just love to watch. I remember when we drafted some guy (Noah Igbinoghene) and had such high expectations for that player. Instead, it was Nik Needham thrust into duty and call him an overachiever or whatever you want but he always proved he belonged on the field. It’s hard not to like and admire Needham and I truly hope we retain him as a player. Mack Hollins is another one of those players like Needham. We know he’s a special teams ace and that guy was always around the football on ST’s. He was also thrust into duty when others were expected to be ahead of him, but due to injuries, Hollins got more playing time than expected. He showed up and played well all the time. So often I’d see Hollins make a play and both I and the announcer thought it was TE Mike Gesicki, #86 and #88 look similar and their lithe body types are close as well. #86 has to be re-signed so the confusion can continue.
When you look at improving the team, most of us feel the O-line is the place where it needs to begin. I also feel like the majority here feel we should be adding veterans and not spending high picks on the O-line, as we all know we’ve spent quite a few in the last 2 years as it is, one 1st RD pick in 2020 (Jackson), two 2nd RD picks, 2020 (Hunt), and 2021 (Eichenberg). In 2019, we spent a 3rd RD pick on C Michael Deiter and we spent a 4th RD pick in 2020 on OG Solomon Kindley. I could see spending another 1st RD potentially on center Tyler Linderbaum. If they feel he’d be an immediate upgrade and a long term solution at center, it’s hard to argue pulling the trigger on that. We can also pick up probably the best center available in free agency Ryan Jensen formerly of Tom Brady’s Bucs. Lots of different ways to approach it, and Chris Grier is well aware of that. Tough part is there will be high interest across the board on quality offensive linemen so if we want a player, we’ll have to be very aggressive and pay whatever is necessary in order to get them. Bargain hunting is not an option.
I’m sure Grier has a clear plan as to what he’s doing, and then fallback plans when those are foiled. Even though we have deep pockets, the competition will be so high there’s likely to be a quick frenzy to start the free agency period off. Other than money, is Miami a destination where players feel like they can win? We have a bright new Head Coach in Mike McDaniel, but he’s a first time Head Coach, so is winning immediately realistic? Of course we have nice climate, especially during the colder months of the season and we also have no state income tax which makes the money go even further. I look forward to seeing what Grier and the Dolphins do when the communications between NFL teams and players (agents) begin on Monday March 14th. I have a feeling the bottom line of the NFL channel feed will be ringing like a pinball machine. Hopefully we’re doing some of the ringing!
#stangerstrong
GO DOLPHINS!!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
There is no way in my mind that Amari Cooper is worth $20M to us with the way I envision our offense to be run.
We could get the same production out of a solid draft pick at 29 or 50 at a small fraction of that money.
Plus the kid would be much more excited and enthusiastic. Cooper looks bored and uninspired.
And we would have that contract for 4 or 5 years, at which time we draft a new guy, always keeping fresh legs.
Cooper’s contract is for 3 more years, but other than that could not agree more.
These 4 are setting there when we pick at #29
Who are you taking?
Tyler Linderbaum OC Iowa
Nakobe Dean LB Georgia
Kenneth Walker III RB Michigan State
Treylon Burks WR Arkansas
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If this is what I am looking at, I think I take Walker or Dean.
If Burks is the only one left of these 4, I am trading down.
You are assuming we get a OC in FA?
https://twitter.com/KazmersKorner/status/1502692491019137029?s=20&t=dgpymfqch8_pmi3NM_oSlw
It makes to much sense not to do it!
Wyo
I can’t get this to load anything buddy.
Naples it was just someone reporting the Dolphins were involved in the trade talks with Dallas on Collins
thanks and well we should be.
I’d much rather pay $10-12 M for him than $20M for Amari.
But who or what pick would we trade though?
If we traded them Byron Jones?
What does Dallas need?
A RT! 😉
Cheaper options would be my guess. they are pretty cap strapped
If all 4 of these guys are left at 29 …
wow
This would be a great problem to have.
Tyler Linderbaum OC Iowa
Nakobe Dean LB Georgia
Kenneth Walker III RB Michigan State
Treylon Burks WR Arkansas
That’s almost like having pick #1 this year. There is no clear #1 like some years.
McDaniels and Grier would know what to do that is best for us.
If they think Linderbaum will not get overwhelmed by NTs, then he’s the guy.
We can get other RBs & WRs even into the 4th round and an ILB at 50.
I don’t know?
I’m leaning on a No for now
NO!!!
(maybe)
first 6 might be extreme.
Maybe the worst 4 teams would be enough to stop tanking.
I’m all for the idea. Would stop all the tanking talk except for those trying to get in the bottom six.
I think they are looking at 6 by factoring in league expansion. Aren’t they talking about adding another 2 teams. With the way numerous teams are always looking for a QB every year, I can see this happening especially if they add more teams.
Wyo
Ok Dallas needs a RT, so we could send them Jesse Davis and save them $5M on salary at that position.
Sold!
wyoming85 says:
March 12, 2022 at 12:06 pm
You are assuming we get a OC in FA?
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Yes, hoping for Ryan Jensen but not hearing any whispers from Dolphins FO just from talking heads.
I want to be done with the OL by draft time myself!
That would be nice!
A Marjorie Taylor Greene campaign ad and yeah don’t like AOC either, but at least hers aren’t quite as bonkers (but show one of hers if is).
https://twitter.com/i/status/1502370961840029698
What do I think?
I think, though not the most pretty still not ugly and, at 47 still rockin’ a nice body. Yeah, there is a screw loose, but I’d be willing to tighten it. Especially after a couple beers.
I’d tighten AOC’s screws also, but may need a six pack and duct tape for her mouth.
If I have to hear from (make that see) a right wing woman with a screw loose, would much prefer it to be this one.
Yeah, would agree with you there. I was trying to be bipartisan. 😉
She knows how to market herself, but I don’t find all her stuff to be bonkers. The gap between extreme wealth and the average American is at the highest in history. What exactly helped cause this? AOC’s world is ending in 10 ten years due to climate change is probably the most bonkers thing I’ve ever heard.
Went into this one with the idea we resigned Ogbah and signed LG Tomlinson and OC Jensen.
I like the way some fell to me today.
29. Kenneth Walker III RB Michigan State
50. Christian Watson WR North Dakota State
101. Bernhard Raimann OT Central Michigan
120. Leo Chenal ILB Wisconsin
124. John Ridgeway DT Arkansas
158. Amare Barno EDGE Virginia Tech
199. Matt Araiza P San Diego State
222. Zander Horvath FB Purdue
Not patting myself on the back, but I think in the long run, this draft would be a steal.
yes that is a good one, but I don’t think the punter lasts till the 6th.
Raheem Mostert has a 5.7 career average and a history with McDaniel. He’s also a 29-year-old RB just off knee surgery so the price shouldn’t be astronomical. Could see him aqua and orange.
“Flores is broadening his attack on the NFL’s practices. On Monday, he’ll speak to the American Association of Justice regarding the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, which will soon be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, if passed, will prevent mandatory arbitration of racial discrimination claims.”
— Mike Florio,surprise surprise (most of the article goes right at the Phins, even if the topic a general one)
Full at
Russia threatens to leave US Astronaut in space.
That’s OK. Elon Musk will go get him. lol
wow all they got was a 5th?
course Browns have to pay Amari, and Dallas only has to pay a 5th round rook.
other thing is now neither of them need to draft a 1st round WR, so maybe Jameson falls to us. But they both soak up a position player we would need.
BBM — the things you can find on the internet, and sounds good to me. She’s also a Sagittarius.
Lauren Boebert
Physical Statistics
Height in feet inches – 5’ 4” – in Centimeters – 162 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 60 kg – in Pounds – 132 lbs
Body Measurements 35-25-35
Bra Size 32C
Waist Size 25 inches
Hips Size 35 inches
Shoe Size 6 (U.S.)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Dark Brown
Body Type Slim
32C??? Is that a real size?
Can anybody say Barbie?
But 132 at 5’4 … that’s jacked … like a SS size.
Also sagittarians are a bit taciturn for me. A bit dry on the fun scale.
Yeah 32C is a real size says a guy whose first wife went from a 32A to a 32C. All happened in one day. Keep in mind the 32 bra measurement s under the breasts rather than over them.
You had me at 35-25-35! LOL
If we don’t resign Ogbah, we may need to target someone like (if he is there at #29):
Travon Walker
Georgia · DL
The 6-foot-5, 272-pounder was already considered a fringe top-10 prospect due to his versatility and explosiveness, but after Walker’s spectacular performance in Indy, the NFL scouting community is buzzing about his potential to emerge as a star at the next level. Walker blew up the combine with explosive numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.51), vertical leap (35.5 inches), broad jump (10-foot-3), three-cone drill (6.89) and short shuttle (4.32), while also displaying dynamic movement skills, balance and body control in positional drills. Although his production at Georgia didn’t exactly blow you away, that’s at least partially due to the fact that the Bulldogs’ defense was overflowing with NFL talent competing for playing time and stats. Scouts and coaches are captivated with Walker’s potential to play a variety of roles as a hybrid front-line defender with the capacity to align anywhere from nose tackle to edge rusher in a 3-4 or 4-3 front. With Georgia’s pro day set for next Wednesday, scouts could leave Athens viewing Walker as a top-five pick with game-changing abilities.
If that buzz is that high, we have no chance to get him.
I don’t think it is. Reading other places, he is projecting to go somewhere in the 20’s.
Stanger and BBM … haha
well then, I should stick to what I know … like … wait … I actually know very little without google to search for me … so I guess you force me to go look up techniques for measuring bra sizes … bbl
LOL
All you need to know Naples. Also works for The Bro aka the Manssiere..just ask Kramer.
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FOLLOW THESE BRA FIT STEPS
1 — Measure your band. Wear a lightly lined (non-push-up) bra so your breasts are as close to natural as possible. Wrap a measuring tape directly under your breasts. Make sure it’s directly parallel with the bottom of the bra band.
2 — Now measure your bust. Place the tape at the fullest part of your bust. Make sure it’s parallel to your band again.
3 — Subtract the band size from your bust size to find the right cup size. Every inch equals one cup size up. Check our chart below.
I just measure by cupping my hands. lol
so let me get this straight.
I’m supposed to go up to let’s say a dozen or so random braless women wearing appropriately thin blouses that will not interfere with the measuring, and after fitting them snugly within my hands (use both hands?), I ask them what bra size they are and make note of that as compared to how full my hands felt? After 15 or so women, I will have thus learned what cup size my hands are so that, like BBM, I can just measure like he does in the future?
lol…What found funny is that after saying one inch more in bust versus band width equals one cup size they still gave a chart on that. The American educational system.
Just in a raunchy mood today.
Herd, feel free to smack my knuckles with a ruler. lol
At this point, the Dolphins linebacker room is looking empty for 2022, as Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel are the only backers under contract. Riley, Elandon Roberts, Sam Eguavoen, Brennan Scarlett, and Vince Biegel are all free agents.
Phillips too, he basically plays the same position as Van Ginkel. I know he’ll play some hand in the ground as a DE though. We need to add more ILB and sideline to sideline types for sure. We might re-sign a couple of the guys you mentioned but I doubt we bring them all back.
Some interesting discussions today. LOL
This is an awesome new tool. Last thing you want is a high speed chase on a crowed highway.
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Four police and sheriff’s departments in the Twin Cities region are using StarChase, a unique tracking device that propels a dart-like cartridge from the front of a squad car onto the rear of a suspected stolen vehicle, allowing police to track the car remotely without physically following it.
“I think it will help us recover a lot more stolen cars in a safe manner,” said Ramsey County Deputy Joe Kill. The StarChase dart’s tip has an adhesive layer, helping it stick to the suspected stolen car. The dart also has a magnet to make sure it stays attached.
“As soon as you hit your lights and sirens, they’re fleeing from you,” Kill said. “Or we can back off, not chase it, follow it on a computer until it lands, and then come in and make an arrest or recover the vehicle.”
The market is high for top pass rushers.
The Raiders sign DE Maxx Crosby to a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension.
(via @RapSheet and @TomPelissero)
whew … does that make Ogbah cost more? Which team might outbid us?
I really don’t know what Ogbah’s market is going to be, but it’s not going to be cheap.
Stanger – You could put MTG, AOC and Boebert in a short bus and drive it off a cliff and the world be a little better off
LOL
Each is the extreme living embodyment of what is wrong with politics today. Doesn’t mean I can’t also appreciate the bodies of two of them. 🙂
And in case you were wondering the 2nd one was not MTG.
I heard they were going to release him. Their dead cap is only $1.5M if they release him. Not sure any team wants to pick up the $16+M left on his contract.
Some good tidbits in here.
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article259290279.html
said Ramsey County Deputy Joe Kill
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What a name for a cop. Just sayin’
Dolphin Nation
@Dolphin_Nation
ESPN predicts Terron Armstead signing a 4 year, $92 million ($63M guaranteed) deal with the Miami Dolphins in free agency
I’ll file this under things we need like we need a hole in our head
Would you rather have him or Tunsil? Salaries are close.
Neither, you don’t give a LT 100m with a left handed QB
If you had to choose then.
Looking at the contracts of positions, you have the QBs, then the guys who attack the QBs, then the guys that try to stop the guys from attacking the QBs. It’s like an arms race.
Yes, but your tackles aren’t game changers at a rate worthy of paying them big bucks, and just because other teams are paying them doesn’t make it worth it
I’m not saying I’m for it, just seeing what the numbers are. It just goes up and up for the best players at those positions.
Wouldn’t it be great if this was Big Boy Putin’s Big Toy.
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“U.S. officials are examining the ownership of a $700 million superyacht currently in a dry dock in an Italian seacoast town and believe it could be associated with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
U.S. intelligence agencies have made no final conclusions about the ownership of the superyacht — called the Scheherazade — but U.S. officials said they had found initial indications that it was linked to Putin. Italian authorities were looking into the 459-foot-long vessel’s ownership and that a former crew member said it was for the use of Putin.”
Confiscate it right away
Airlift it and drop it on his troops
3 names to watch for the Miami Dolphins in free agency:
Laken Tomlinson
Terron Armstead
Ryan Jensen
(Via Cameron Wolfe )
And this entire blog…
Yeah it’s nothing mind blowing. I like Cameron Wolfe though. I see him on NFLN and he doesn’t seem like a guy who makes shit up but tries to report things he’s heard. He’s not an Omar or Mando.
Yeah, he seems to be pretty reliable
I know some of you know this, just thought I’d share.
Free agency officially begins at the start of the new league year, which is March 16 at 1 p.m. ET. Agents for pending free-agent players, however, are permitted to negotiate with prospective teams beginning March 14 at noon ET.
The link I shared earlier had a lot of players we’re rumored to be interested in. One of them was FB Alec Ingold who OC Frank Smith has a relationship when he was with the Raiders. He’s considered a very good blocker, not much of a rusher but he can catch some passes out of the backfield.
In Week 10 of the 2021 season, Ingold suffered a torn ACL and was ruled out for the season. So he’s rehabbing and may not be ready early on in the 2022 season. But he’s not going to be expensive, just a guy our new OC likes.
LOL @ Son!! Just drop it on those fuckers
So Omar’s “sources” are telling him Ogbah is leaning toward leaving the Dolphins just because it was reported that they are not close on a deal.
How many times have we seen this only for a deal done hours or minutes before FA starts.
https://dolphinstalk.com/2022/03/report-emmanuel-ogbah-leaving-the-miami-dolphins/
Omar is always trying to shit on fan favorites. He could be right, but he really likes to put a negative spin on this team. He already criticized us for franchising Gesicki. Maybe coach McD has a vision for Gesicki and we know it’s more as a receiver because that is what he is.
I’ve posted about the pros and cons of Gesicki but that was about how you use him. He’s not a very good blocker or a short route receiver. But he can be a mismatch running more vertical routes. He does not have quick twitch speed but once he gets going with his size and high pointing the ball ability he’s a mismatch. Teams have to account for him in that role and that can help open other plays. The franchise tag is also cheaper than what the top TEs are being played. Maybe coach McD wants to see how Gesicki fits for a year before totally committing.
I think you are right. Safeties will not be able to crowd the box with Gesicki running the seam. He might not have the catches/targets but the impact on a defense having to defend him will be one of those things that go unseen in the run game.
Right, he can be a play-action target. If we’re a run based offense which I think we will be, even if he’s lined up as a WR, now he’s on a corner. I think he can block that from time to time. LOL
Oh yeah, he’s a big dude. All he has to do is get in the way of most DB’s.
I read one beat writer the other day who said we should pursue OLB Jordan Hicks who was released by AZ. He has good numbers and played every game the last 3 years. I am just not feeling it. I think the glaring need is at ILB.
We could just roll with MUNSON, as he is currently the only ILB on the roster. lol
He’s like Baker who is sideline to sideline and has 3 down ability. Both can blitz and cover. He’s not necessarily an OLB. He’s a productive player.
Gotcha, don’t know much about him, thanks!
I keep saying in our OL search, don’t sleep on RT Larnel Coleman who is already on our roster and comes from an outside zone heavy team.
Well there you go he’s already on the team. LOL
LOL
So, with our top 51 players on the current roster for cap purposes (out of 53 total now), we have 48mil in cap space.
One thing I learned today, even though a player is not in the top 51, any players from 52 down who receive a signing bonus, there signing bonus is still counted against the top 51 cap.
So, if we sign say 7th round Joe Dickcheese for the rookie minimum but give him a 50K bonus, that 50K bonus will count against the top 51 cap.
My question is, does that count for PS players as well?
Where’s capologist Steve?
My example is Doaks. Doaks was on the PS last year and had a 24K signing bonus. Did that count against last year’s top 51 cap as a PS player?
What are you eating peanuts? LOL
Nah, just bored at work
I wouldn’t worry about the cap, we’re in good shape. There are always to make things work. We need to build on this team to start winning more. We’re not 2-3 years away like we always feel we are. Doesn’t that get annoying? Tua is in his 3rd season and we have some players on offense to work with, and a good core on defense. Becoming a top team should be the goal now.
If we can win 10 and 9 games the last two seasons, we should not think we can’t take another step and get into the playoffs. We’re a win or two away. Start there.
Something I had COMPLETELY forgotten about…
La’el Collins: SEP 10 2021Suspended 5 games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, forfeiting $455,880 in 2021 salary with Dallas (DAL)
So when we do the math, based on his 10 starts last season and project it to 17 games… he was trending towards 3.4 sacks yielded and 13.6 penalties in 2021.
Is La’el worth $10M/per in a trade?
We’re looking at a penalty monster, coupled with a 5-game substance-abuse suspension.
Can you clarify those numbers? So are you saying he allows 3.4 sacks per game and commits 13.6 penalties per game? LOL
Like I said, projected over a 17-game season. Yes, those are SEASON totals.
The lack of sacks looks good, but those penalties (like his teammate Connor Williams) make Austin Jackson look astounding.
They certainly aren’t GAME totals! LOL
Don’t ask me, my man. I was rolling with Larnel Coleman earlier. LOL
See y’all in the morning. I am going on 2 hours sleep since 7am yesterday. Going to hit the boss’s couch for a nap before my clerk leaves at 11pm.
Get some sleep, buddy! Peace, and be well, my guy!
M13, so Collins might make a mistake 2-3 times per game? How many snaps will he play as a starter? Over 900 if he stays healthy. I don’t get what those numbers suggest.
It means he was suspended for 5 games this past season for substance abuse and he still managed to rack up 8 penalties. And for 2 games this past season, he didn’t even start.
https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/lael-collins/9719
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CollLa01.htm
10 starts, 8 penalties. 17 starts trends to 13.6 penalties over a full season.
https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/austin-jackson/60816
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackAu00.htm
Theres no ps players in the offseason, so someone like Doaks would be just one of the 90 players, currently he’s one of the top 51 (he’s 50)
Once the season starts the amount paid to the practice squad counts against the salary cap
https://overthecap.com/draft/
This article has a link to our rookie cap, which is 8.9m gross and 3.3 net
First article I’ve seen that talks about, what I call, net cap hit
Draft based on losing Ogbah, not resigning most of those meh LB we had, not signing a FA WR or RB, not resigning Duke, Brown, or Lindsay, and signing 2 FA starting OL.
haha yeah I’m a real psychic …
Your score is: 49739 (GRADE: A)
Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 29: Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State (B+)
Round 2 Pick 18: Damone Clark, ILB/OLB, LSU (A-)
Round 3 Pick 37 (COMP): Dameon Pierce, RB, Florida (A+)
Round 4 Pick 16: Leo Chenal, ILB/OLB, Wisconsin (A+)
Round 4 Pick 20: Colby Wooden, DE/OLB, Auburn (A+)
Round 5 Pick 15: Josh Paschal, DE/OLB, Kentucky (A+)
Round 6 Pick 20: Ali Gaye, DE/OLB, LSU (A+)
Round 7 Pick 3: Jaivon Heiligh, WR, Coastal Carolina (A+)
Not bad, but I think you killed it yesterday (or was it Thursday?).
Dotson has bust written all over him
M13, a penalty per game is not a big deal. It happens just like a missed tackle or allowing a big play. These players aren’t perfect. Sometimes a player with the ball in his hands has room to run and falls awkwardly or fumbles. That’s football. If we’re looking for perfection, that search will be never ending.
To me, it’s disciplined vs undisciplined.
I think those stats need to be compared relatively to other players. I am not sure what is good or bad compared to the best, worst or the mean.
Generally speaking, if you are an O-Lineman and have under 5 penalties per year (accounting now for a 17 game season), you’re doing a pretty darn good job.
ANYTHING over double-digits is problematic.
Here’s a great example for ya, Bookman…
https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/tristan-wirfs/64818
Ok. Thanks. I honestly didn’t know
Another great example, coming from the same team as La’el Collins and Connor Williams (the ‘Penalty Bros’)…
https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/zack-martin/8651
bookman11 says:
March 12, 2022 at 10:19 pm
Ok. Thanks. I honestly didn’t know
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No problem, man!
steveccnv says:
March 12, 2022 at 10:26 pm
Dotson has bust written all over him
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Don’t know about “bust”, but I personally feel Dotson is being severely over-rated… and that’s coming from a PSU fan: me. I’d rate him as a 2nd rounder at best, probably more like a 3rd rounder.
But who knows? Certain systems make certain players better than others.
Too many people are only looking at Dotson’s highlight reels.
It doesn’t really matter what we think. Our team will acquire the talent they see fit. 🙂
2 guys I want to see us sign ASAP: Bobby Wagner and Emmanuel Ogbah.
I think Cleveland downgraded at wr. Think Landry is better than Cooper.
Cooper is more explosive. He’s been a more productive WR during the same time.
I would like to see us try and get Melvin Gordon. He’s pretty decent and will upgrade the rb room
That’s possible.
True, but he said he wants to stay in Denver. Probably even more now that they have QB Wilson to the point I believe he might give them a discount. He is on record saying he wants to win a championship and felt Denver was only a QB away.
I think the Broncos are ready to roll with Javonte Williams as the #1 back.
Could be but they used the both of them in an almost equal rotation last year. Will have to see if they do bring him back.
Yes but I think they’re moving on with Williams.
Well, got woke up for a bond for nothing. Dude has been in and out of prison and county jail since 1998. Has only been out of prison/jail a total of 5 years 1 month and never out longer than 1 year 2 months over that 24 year span.
Too much risk. Next.
Back to the couch. lol
Tim, I just think Landry abd waddle would be perfect together
I think many of us would agree. The only thing a good number of us wouldn’t agree on is his price tag. We will see if/when he is released. I don’t want to trade for him. I wouldn’t want to give up a draft pick and pay over 10mil for a WR who will be 30 during the season whose numbers have been declining over the last 2 years after his first 6 seasons. Seems to me, with the way Landry plays hard and gives you everything coupled with the toughness of the NFL and high number of targets/receptions that it is starting to take a toll on his body as he has not played a whole season the last 2 years for the first time in his career. He has always an above 4.5 40 guy and he may be losing a step.
It would be nice to see him come here on a 2-3 year discount deal and finish his career as a Dolphin but I don’t see Landry giving a discount.
I think Bowden could be our next Landry but a little faster.
That’s what I’m thinking/hoping too
If he’s targeted over 100 times and can get us a good volume of 1st downs, it should open up Waddle for more downfield playmaking
Running game will be a big factor too in taking heat off of Waddle too
Iran targeted a US military base and consulate in Erbil Iraq with as many as six missiles Friday and the Biden Admin is talking about buying oil from them. SMH
“One of President Putin’s first calls after declaring his intention to invade Ukraine was to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who told the Russian leader that he supported his decision and affirmed that “NATO expansion is a serious threat to the security and stability of independent nations.””
Was this retaliation for Israel killing 2 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leaders in Syria this week? Or was it in support of Putin in relation to the US and NATO helping Ukraine? Or both?
Who knows, but with Biden in charge the world is one step closer to WWIII
Bowden 4.46 40, which isn’t blazing, but coupled with his quickness he should be a big weapon for us
Mickey D will likely give us a hint right away in PS how he views him
Pesky little F er underneath to open up Waddle/Gesicki/Parker or we keep hitting him underneath, pick your poison
Of course none of this means shit without an avg OL
Damn, only 15 miles from Polish border. Getting uglier.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-widens-war-shelling-a-military-base-in-western-ukraine-near-the-polish-border-with-a-salvo-of-30-missiles-many-killed-official-says/ar-AAUZTB5?ocid=msedgntp
From this article I found
https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/cris-collinsworth-covered-up-the-nfls-super-bowl-bag-job
If he’s targeted over 100 times and can get us a good volume of 1st downs, it should open up Waddle for more downfield playmaking
Running game will be a big factor too in taking heat off of Waddle too
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Steve, that is why I would be open to having him on a discount of sorts. The way he plays tough, I could see him having no issue being a good blocking WR and taking pride in that almost in a Hines Ward kind of way. Even if it means less touches for his ego. lol
Was responding to your Bowden could be our Landry, either could have the same result
Gotcha
I don’t get the enthusiasm for state sponsored theft?
And quit giving money away!!!!!!
If they want something sell it to them!
Steve, don’t want to get political today but what would you think about a Pence/Tim Scott ticket. Basically, Trump policies without all the bullshit. I think Pence would work better with both sides of the isle.
Was just thinking about it the other day after hearing Trump, Jr on a news segment that made me have to turn the channel. I was getting sick to my stomach thinking about having another Biden/Trump showdown and all the bullshit, rehashing this and that. I really don’t want to hear it anymore.
I say this as a strong independent ticket will probably only split voters and help Biden.
Since Steve isn’t on yet, I’ll take a stab at it. Pence has no chance. Trump owns the party at this moment and unless something changes in his health in the next couple years, he’s the candidate. Let’s say Trump didn’t run though just to converse. Pence reminds me of Romney without being a RINO. A feel-good candidate for some who doesn’t move the meter at all. His only chance at winning is that Biden is the worst president in over a century. I’m not sure he’d win the GOP nomination though. He’s like warm milk on a sunny day. You’d drink it if there was nothing else available, but you’d try to find better options.
Without Trump, I think DeSantis is the best GOP politician to come along in decades. He doesn’t cower to the media and has done a great job in FL. He has a solid organizational group in FL and could gain massive support without Trump taking up all the air. He’s my favorite of all the Republicans in the country right now. Youngkin has done good work early but he’s so new. I’m not much of a fan of the rest of the party. Most of them are there for the paycheck and opportunities.
What New Age said, I get all the bad pub for Trump, but DeSantis will get the same treatment
Wyoming, don’t disappear after my question to Steve. Not trying to stir up a political debate on the blog today. Was just asking Steve before everyone started waking up and hitting the blog with their first cup of coffee.
I don’t disappear. 😉
I lurk!
Not much in NFL news this morning. Mostly rumors and click baiter’s talking things like a Mayfield to Tampa trade or Browns/Colts pursuing David Carr.
Small school players to possibly make it in the NFL. Many we have talked about already. Not trusting their evaluations as they said this about WR Christian Watson AFTER he officially ran a 4.36 40 at the combine:
“His lack of top-end speed will likely push Watson to Day 3”
LOL
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/small_school_draft_prospects_poised_to_make_a_big_nfl_impact/s1__37263231#slide_21
A great tribute to my friend John.
Wow, that was nice!
The photo of his brother throwing the first pitch to his dad brought tears to my eyes.
Here’s a good summary.
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article259290279.html
If we are really interested in signing Ingold, that would take the guesswork out of drafting a FB, but then you can get one in the 7th for cheap.
I’d be ok with bringing back LB Scarlett, as he hit hard for us last year.
Dolphins players under contract who could be at risk, from a cap standpoint, include Jesse Davis ($4.6 million cap number if he’s on the team, $1 million dead money if he’s not), Eric Rowe ($5.1 million cap hit if he’s on the team, $525,000 dead money hit if he’s not), receiver Allen Hurns ($3 million cap hit if he’s on the team, $433,334 dead money hit if he’s not), safety Clayton Fejedelem ($2.8 million cap hit if he’s on the team; no cap hit if he’s not), H-back Cethan Carter ($2.5 million cap hit if he’s on the team, no cap hit if he’s not), offensive tackle Greg Little ($1.5 million if he’s on the team; no cap hit if he’s not) and defensive lineman Adam Butler ($4.2 million cap hit if he’s on the team; no cap hit if he’s not).
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article259290279.html#storylink=cpy
If we let all those go, we’d only be hurt by being short at Safety with two quality contributors leaving.
We’d also lose 2 OTs, but neither one impressed me.
I’d like to retain Adam Butler.
The Dolphins’ other impending unrestricted free agents: tight end Durham Smythe (Dolphins value him but there’s likely a price point Miami won’t surpass), receivers Will Fuller (unlikely to be back) and Mack Hollins and Albert Wilson; quarterback Jacoby Brissett (Dolphins are expected to at least explore other backup QB options); running back Phillip Lindsay (his skill set fits Miami’s zone blocking scheme); cornerback Justin Coleman; linebacker Elandon Roberts; punter Michael Palardy; running back Malcolm Brown; safety Jason McCourty (coming off a season-ending foot injury) and guard/center Greg Mancz.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article259290279.html#storylink=cpy
Of these I can’t see us wanting Fuller back or Brissett. I think McCourty is toast. Brown did not help us much at RB. I thought Mancz was already out the door.
I definitely want Smythe back. And Mack Hollins has earned a job as well.
It’s interesting to see what McDaniel thinks of Lindsay in his system.
Robert hits hard but gets caught out of position a lot it seems to me.
That leaves Palardy. He had the 3rd most punts land inside the 20, but he short legged a few, too.
I’m fine with any of those leaving but wouldn’t mind keeping Hollins and Smythe at the right price. I’m more interested in who we get for the OL and if we keep Ogbah. I think Ogbah would be pretty hard to replace this year. We make a lot of needs which says something about either our drafting or previous coaching. This will be a tough FA period since McD only has video of our OL’s atrocious play. How many OL will we get? How many can we afford?
yeah I wonder how many of our own FAs McDaniel has met in person or if that is a thing coaches want to do. That’s a lot of tape to watch and then make team changing decisions.
I’m always interested in who they bring in to sell their vision to the other players. Mostert is definitely someone I could see them bringing in to do this but Lindsay could also do the same. Out of our WRs, who does McD like and does he covet anyone in FA? Tomorrow will be very interesting.
Steve
I still believe in Jahan Dotson, because he ran a 4.43, and NFL.com rated him as a future plus starter at 6.33, but …
NFL also says:
Weaknesses
Not as comfortable working between the hashes.
Some stumble when upper body gets ahead of feet.
Drifting route breaks allow coverage to undercut.
Needs additional steps to break off intermediate comebacks.
Labors in adjustments to off-target throws in tracking phase.
Play strength issues show up against clingy coverage.
Allows too much intrusion into the catch area.
Brought down by arm tackles in open field.
Sources Tell Us
“He’s got some weaknesses that are going to give him trouble in the league, but you can’t really crush him for them because he can really run and he’s a very smart player.” — Scouting director for NFC team
“We will pass critical reforms making every executive branch employee fireable by the president of the United States. The deep state must and will be brought to hell. It’s already happening.”
— Trump on one thing he will do when President again in a rally last night….. least the guy is honest about what he wants to do.
Accountability is always a good thing. Less government is a good thing. Trump has a terrible record with his hires but if he can reduce the federal government at all, I’ll consider it a win.
But Trump apparently wants all accountability to flow to him. In most cases we’d call that a dictator.
Am sure he was frustrated when he tried to make like the 18th highest guy and sycophant in the AG’s office AG and the 17 above him said they would they would quit.
All about overthrowing the last election. Nothing more and nothing less. Least Trump has learned from what didn’t work last time around.
I don’t want Trump to have all accountability, but I’ve noticed Congress never wants to be. Someone needs it though, don’t they? These agencies aren’t really accountable to anyone are they? I just saw an article that had around 800 instances of the FBI not following their own rules. How is that a good thing? It isn’t. Who was punsihed? No one. That’s a massive problem.
Whole point of the American political system is that all power does not flow to one person or one branch. The founders set up with the President, Congress and the Judiciary being able to have checks and balance on the other branches actions. And that goes for now having ones within the executive branch as well.
Whole point was not too have a king or later some “elected” body that was chopping off heads like in the French Revolution. Worked for this country for like 250 years.
Trump could have fired the AG and then each and everyone of those other 17 guys in the AG’s office to get the guy he wanted in there. But that was a political step too far for him. He wants to change that dynamic.
Which part of the Constitution allowed for our current administrative bureaucracy? Who fires these people Stanger? Who holds them accountable? No one is the answer. That’s not the checks and balances government envisioned by our Founders. We both know this.
The President appoints the head of each department of the executive branch. He picks these guys. It is up to them to fire the employees in each department. Again these are the people the Pres hand-picked. If the Pres wants someone fired, he can ask. If they say no he can fire the guy he appointed. I like it that way.
Was watching ABC News this morning, they were discussing Biden’s low approval ratings and how Americans in a poll blamed Biden for high gas prices. Guess what happened when the ABC News panel they assembled started talking about it? I’ll give you a multiple choice question about it.
A. The higher gas prices are inevitable with Russia/Ukraine conflict
B. Biden should increase US oil production
C. This economy and higher gas prices are Trump’s fault
D. A and C
E. All of the above
A and C are my bet. I don’t want to cram my political stuff on this forum, but I have a ton of info showing how Biden’s policies have led to the gas prices and a good chunk of the inflation. Mostly from his own mouth and Psaki’s. Not proper discourse for media pundits though.
Not exactly what was talking about, but guessing A and C was the answer like with New Age said. E is the real answer, especially when you go back in time.
I’m doing some research on WR’s. Khalil Shakir has caught my attention. One of those guys who’s quicker than he is fast, good in and out of his cuts, and very versatile, can run the ball from out of the backfield, loves contact, relishes it actually, and has patience as a runner and good vision. Extremely high character guy. Not going to label him as “Our Deebo” but he’s a guy that could definitely fit in with the type of WR that McD and Welker could be looking for. He’s also a good returner which is another plus. I can definitely see him being a guy we might be interested in.
Does your research only focus on draft or all WRs? Do you have thoughts on who we keep from the current pool and possible targets in FA? You may have stated already but just seeing your thoughts.
I’m researching the draft now New Age
He had a really good combine!
For whatever that’s worth?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/breaking-2-nfl-teams-have-made-offers-for-deshaun-watson/ar-AAV0FIh?ocid=msedgntp
Guess guy should feel lucky that under Stalin he would just be shot, but guess that still on the table with Putin.
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“Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly placed one of his top intelligence officials on house arrest, a move that one expert tells Fox News would be a sign that he is seeking to shift blame for a Ukrainian invasion that has not gone according to plan.”
MIA
34.
Kenneth Walker III
RB Michigan State
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MIA
50.
Jahan Dotson
WR Penn State
MIA
66.
Ed Ingram
OG LSU
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MIA
97.
Channing Tindall
LB Georgia
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MIA
101.
Leo Chenal
LB Wisconsin
MIA
120.
Brian Robinson Jr.
RB Alabama
MIA
124.
Jeffrey Gunter
EDGE Coastal Carolina
MIA
222.
Tyler Vrabel
OT Boston College
I honestly don’t know most of these guys so Dotson would be my pick. Really behind on this draft.
That’s a great draft, Piggy. That’s a shrewd trade where we gave up nothing and still got Kenny Walker, who IMHO will be an excellent pro and great fit for us.
Tindall and Gunter will both outperform the pick you take them at.
New Age – I know you disagree vehemently, but Trump needs to disappear from US politics. He will never, and more importantly, SHOULD never be POTUS ever again. If he really wants to knock off the Democrats, he would sacrifice his ego and step away. He is the one person that has “Persona non grata” written in bold letters on his forehead by way too many Americans. People will come out in droves just to vote against him, and the Republicans who allowed him to run again will say there was election fraud all over again in 2024.
Well said — whoever the GOP puts in the 2024 Pres election would have a better chance than Trump (unless Trump throws a hissy fit and runs 3rd party). Even mini-me DeSantis would be far better as far as winning. GOP nominates Trump and it gives up a bunch of points in that election.
Mike,
Actually, I agree but I don’t see it happening. His ego is far too large, and he has far too much support. It’s unfortunate reality at this time. I’m a huge DeSantis fan and that’s the dude I would support vehemently. My only support is Trump over whoever the Dems put up in 2024. There was election fraud. Maybe not millions but enough. That’s one reason mail-in ballots are considered massively at risk for fraud. Because they enable much more. My picks would be;
DeSantis> most GOP>Trump>Romney(same as a Dem)>any Dem>Satan. Last two are really close in my opinion. One works for the other is the big difference.
“There was election fraud. Maybe not millions but enough.”
All for election security, but Trump insists there was enough that he actually won in 2020 by a landslide. And Biden won by the exact same electoral margin that Trump did in 2016 (which Trump also called a landslide). Hasn’t that ship sailed?
Trumps’ claims but not the vigilance against fraud. There was a lot of fraud. It needs to be eliminated as much as possible. That ship never sails.
New Age – When I first started looking at free agent WR’s I had mentioned DJ Chark from JAX. If we’re looking for a guy like DeVante Parker, he’d be that guy, and he’s only 25. Thing is, it’s really hard to know what type of guy they want now.
I fervently hope we don’t get Deshaun Watson. He’s going to be a nightmare in PR.
The article I posted above said that the Saints and Panthers have officially given a trade offer to Houston for Watson.
We are not going after Watson. That ship has sailed
That said PR nightmares are overrated in professional sports
I hope that ship got sunk in a hurricane, and the wreck can’t be salvaged.
Not bad Piggy. I was in a trady down mood also.
42. Christian Watson WR North Dakota State
50. Bernhard Raimann OT Central Michigan
73. Travis Jones DT Connecticut
101. Leo Chenal LB Wisconsin
120. Cole Strange OG Chattanooga
124. James Cook RB Georgia
158. Markquese Bell S Florida A&M
159. Amare Barno EDGE Virginia Tech
199. Skylar Thompson QB Kansas State
222. Zander Horvath RB Purdue
Nice
James Cook that late is a steal.
I don’t know #73, but drafting a DT that high would allow us to move on from Butler and save some $$$.
I was disappointed to find out that in USFL’s first season are being played in Birmingham. I was hoping to catch a game or 2 in New Jersey
You serious, Clark?
Yes
All games in Birmingham
I was asking that you actually wanted to go. LOL
LOL. Yeah why not? Cheap football tickets and you know some of these guys will get looks by NFL teams
The thing about the Watson thing is it involves negative treatment of women, which is one of the things the NFL is trying to show itself as very much against. And there are many anti abuse of women groups out there who won’t let this rest. What sponsors want to be identified with that?
Some PR fiascos are better endured than others. No one cares about PEDS at all.
League can’t do anything about it now because no charges brought. Doesn’t mean it didn’t happen but will be hard for the league to justify punishment. It will not even be discussed by the league. They will just pretend it never because there is nothing they can do about it
But league has suspended many a player for conduct that no criminal charges were brought on. My impression is they are not held by the guilty beyond reasonable doubt standard,
They’ll need to overtly disavow abuse of women repeatedly to appease the “women as victim” movement. Big money sponsors have clout.
New Age – DeSantis will face some anti-Trump sentiment because many will feel like he’s more of the same, but he isn’t the pariah Trump is. He’d have a decent shot, especially if one of the people from the 2020 gang wins the Democratic side. I can’t imagine Biden running again, but Kamala probably will along with a few of the cast from 2020. Trump is so dangerous because if he’s sincere in running again, he may just win the GOP nomination again which will in turn elect another Democratic President.
My dream match-up in 2024 is Maryland Gov Larry Hogan versus Mayor Pete.
wow I just told somebody that same thing last week.
Mike,
We can’t elect people based off some people thinking ‘this guy is just like Trump’. You never win by letting the other side determine your narrative. DeSantis brings results that Dems hate. That alone says he’s doing good things. FL is thriving under him which is another huge plus.
Trump still has massive support unfortunately and I’ll vote for him over any Dem. You seriously don’t want more of Biden’s Dem platform, do you? He didn’t make that platform and a more lucid Biden might not support a lot of it. He’s a puppet and their next version will follow the plan. With Trump, it’s all about the lesser evil. 4 years of Biden might break this country. He’s already outdone Carter’s 4 years in 1.
New Age — nothing to do with politics but wanted to share. Once sat at Carter’s table at a charity event. He’s the nicest guy you’d ever want to meet and think his post-presidency proves that.
He also has an eye for the ladies. Walked up with my GF to the table (he was the only one at it) and tried to sit down opposite him at the round table for like 14 thinking more important people should have that honor. He looked straight at looker her and said, “Oh no you sit right next to me.” Guess he was also honest about the “lust in his heart” in that Playboy interview.
Carter was a nice dude. Probably too nice for that job. He wanted good things for people. I don’t fault the man, but I do fault the leader politics-wise.
Can’t fault him for liking the ladies. We all have our flaws.
BBM – Any thoughts on Khalil Shakir?
Yes, like him and he is versatile. When I double down on WR in my mocks he is one of about 4 I look for but is always gone. Him, Calvin Austin and Romeo Doubs are the 3 main ones I look for when I double down.
Your score is: 47689 (GRADE: A)
Your Picks:
Round 2 Pick 1 (JAX): Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State (B+)
Round 2 Pick 18: Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama (B)
Round 3 Pick 17 (NYG): Boye Mafe, DE/OLB, Minnesota (A+)
Round 3 Pick 37 (COMP): Leo Chenal, ILB/OLB, Wisconsin (A+)
Round 4 Pick 16: Colby Wooden, DE/OLB, Auburn (A+)
Round 4 Pick 20: Brian Asamoah, ILB/OLB, Oklahoma (A+)
Round 5 Pick 15: Jaivon Heiligh, WR, Coastal Carolina (A)
Round 6 Pick 20: Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 3: Jaylan Foster, FS/SS, South Carolina (A+)
Nice! Though I don’t know much about Wooden. Haven’t looked at him before.
I don’t know why, but ever since we drafted Iggy, I haven’t looked at Auburn players as much. Some armchair GM I am. LOL
That pick site has Wooden still available for picking, but he declared to be returning to school for 2022.
Sheesh, they need to clean their site.
I don’t know #73, but drafting a DT that high would allow us to move on from Butler and save some $$$.
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Naples, DT Travis Jones has been on my radar for months. He will go before 3rd round IMO so I started looking at DT’s who might be there in the 4th or 5th so I recently have been going with Ridgeway.
Jones can play multiple roles on the inside of the DL. Combine measurements were 6’4 3/4, 325 pounds but plays at about 330 and has an 83″ wing span. He has “good lateral athleticism and speed” (4.92 40) and “incredible lower body strength and power”. Being from a small school, he had to constantly be doubled teamed and even triple teamed. He is a beast and would be great in our rotation.
So tomorrow at noon we’ll start hearing some rumors in FA. I wonder if we’re all in on someone right out of the gate.
Don’t know. Only thing I will hear is the mower while I am cutting the grass.
Seriously though, I hope it is who we have been talking about in Tomlinson, Jensen and possibly Wagner. Would like to see some signings of our own players before noon.
Form past years, seems most of the wink wink stuff and reports will be about the big names for sure. Should tell us what we have in mind as far as big money.
I was disappointed to find out that in USFL’s first season are being played in Birmingham. I was hoping to catch a game or 2 in New Jersey
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I may try to catch a game once I see the rosters. It’s only a 3.5 hour drive for me give or take depending on if I am in the Ford Fusion, my truck or the wife’s Camaro.
I think we should draft several genuine DEs because if we don’t keep Ogbah, we have none.
Phillips is listed as a LB.
If we draft 3 DEs in the 3rd and 4th rounds, surely one of them will step up and make plays for us.
We can’t ask Wilkins to do everything. And Van Ginkel is just too light to set the edge like a true DE.
Phillips can, but he’s only one guy.
We need a 270 pound beast out there, or teams will just take the corner whenever they want.
I actually support some of the positions that Trump had, but I can’t support someone who wants to be King or Dictator and refuses to man up and admit he lost. Enflaming thugs to overthrow our democracy killed it for me with Trump.
I do not support the radical Left either. I’m not even a Bernie guy. I believe in capitalism and do not support a welfare state.
Why can’t we just get someone with common sense and fairness? I’m so tired of people who won’t do the right thing just because of partisan politics.
Well said
Lol….agreed.
So you want exactly Trump and not who they say he Is SMH
I like this cat from Minnesota Bo Yay Mah Fay.
I say let Ogbah walk if he wants more than $15.9M.
Get this young guy Boye Mafe with a high motor and fresh legs and teach him how to be a pass rusher.
He has a high ceiling and his best football is in front of him. Cheap for the next 4 years.
He’s 6’4 264 and ran a 4.53 40 at the combine. He also made Big Ten All Academic twice, so he can learn new things. He just needs a coach.
He was National side Defensive Player of the Game at the Sr Bowl.
OK I’ll stop.
I remember his name being called all the time during that Senior Bowl game.
When are the compensatory picks awarded? Last year they were already awarded by now. I can’t find the date this year.
Lol….I think Obama has Covid and he and Michelle have been vaccinated and boosted.
I’ve given up on what this means…lol.
Just living life and never really got caught up in it. Oh well.
She’s been tested negative, but certainly exposed…lol.
I call it life….
Exactlt, I called it life too, just leave people alone already
Imo…we have at least two holes on the OL and not nearly smart enough to know the next 3. I think Hunt’s the best we have.
There’s a hole at ILB, resign Ogbah or we have another hole.
Add (upgrade) the DL.
Lots of holes….lol.
We have 4 holes on the OL. Everyone but Hunt
Not going to disagree with that at all. Trying to be kind…lol
A hole means we don’t have someone to play the position, we don’t have holes on our OL we just need upgrades
Adding a C and RT would solidify the OL and turn them into at least an average OL
Tua doesn’t need the best OL, he just needs one that will allow him to stay in the pocket once in a while
So you’re saying anybody who plays OL means we don’t have a hole….sorry, I don’t understand. Davis playing on the OL is fucking hole…lol
No Davis is a hole, no pun intended, with a C and an RT our OL will be adequate
Part of the problems is too many raw guys playing next to raw guys, bringing in a couple of vets would allow guys needing help, from play to play to get it
When you have no coaching, and not enough experience you get what we had last year
New Age – I think you misunderstood me. I’m not saying DeSantis shouldn’t win the GOP nomination because the other side won’t like him, was just mentioning the other side will view him as more of the same, too Trump-like. That doesn’t mean he’s not good.
No, it was my bad. I just hear that all the time about him, but I like firebrands. Trump is all about himself, but DeSantis sounds more about us. I want people pushing Trump’s positions hard but without all the me, me, me.
I hope we’re all in on Ogbah, hate to see him go somewhere else. If we’re not, odds are we really like someone else, and have full intentions of going to get whomever that is. Not sure why we didn’t try hard to sign Ogbah before free agency, but it takes both sides willing to do that.
It could be because his asking price is too high. I hope I’m wrong but have this feeling he’s going to sign somewhere else.
That’s possible, and the way free agency goes, he’ll probably get it too. I just hope whoever we get is as good or better.
Fucking March had to throw out two more days of cold and snow on daylight savings weekend before we start getting a regular dose of 50’s and 60’s weather. March is a bitch! LOL
Hey man, baseball is back! I hated the lockout but I love baseball too much to hold a grudge! Love the Bassitt signing too! #LGM!!!
^ trade
I know just want some warmer weather. Yes baseball is back and I like the Bassitt signing too. #LGM!!!
What do you think of them getting rid of the DH in the national league?
I’m sad to see it finally go. MLB was unique in sports in that there were differences in gameplay between the leagues that teams had to account for in interleague and WS play. Made for more interesting matchups IMO.
whoops, I meant adding the DH in the NL (obviously).
Was up early as usual in home office and usually lightens up around 6:30-7. It didnt until around 8….wtf. Apparently, my cell phone and computer know…lol.
Stanger – Funny you mentioned Larry Hogan. A friend of mine lives in Maryland is a conservative and he loves Larry Hogan.
Kong, the National league was the last one standing as far as pitchers hitting. With the money pitchers make and the trouble many of them have staying healthy you could see it coming. Some pitchers are really good hitters and for us Mets fans deGrom is one of them, but most are not. The time had finally come.
Kong – I’m a little torn. I’ve been steadfast of my belief the NL should always have their pitchers hit. On the other hand, the Mets roster is well suited now for the DH, so selfishly I’m OK with at the moment. I do know though that I will miss the strategy teams had to employ when a pitcher was pitching really well and was due up the next inning and the team was in a close game, I’ll miss the bunt attempts (which now are almost non-existent), and I’ll miss pitcher getting big hits, it was always exciting to see some pitchers swing away.
The game is played so differently these days all that strategy has been gone for awhile. Teams use so many pitchers that we now have relievers hitting by the 5th and 6th innings.
Exactly, it made for a lot more interesting strategy and in-game decisions. One of my favorite aspects of the World series was the homefield matchups for each league’s team and seeing how strategy would change. LOL, I completely get the OK with it at the moment because of your team’s benefit.
I could care less about the reasoning behind the change, most of us know the arguments both for and against, etc. They’ve been trying to change it for decades.
I’ll just be sad to see it go and for MLB to lose that element that made it unique. A little bit more homogenization of the game itself.