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!!!!
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Nice article!
Worth the time to read!
You get a 2nd on that. Great article, including the writing.
That’s 2 page turns in a row! 🙂
This is basically a perfect article. I have long been against adding chaos on the OL by asking guys to move around and learn new roles. How is Jackson going to improve year to year if you make him start over for year 2? All those lessons he learned won’t help… much. Leave the new guy at LG.
Trent Sherfield NFL Combine Stats
https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=28209
5 inch longer than avg arms, decent hand size 4.45 40
9 rec on 20 targets for 87 yds and a td
Do they still have an extended practice squad? Either way he could be a good injury plan, with Ford
There’s some speed.
We can’t be worse is the measurement now?
7, you said we don’t know what the O is going to look like, I was saying some things we do know, pretty sure I didn’t say measurement
We finished 8-1, being not worse on O isn’t a bad thing, it’s a starting point
I was quoting Tim with the “we don’t know what the offense is going to look like”. It’s his offseason go-to as a defense of legitimate concerns. Regardless, you’re veering away from the point of my post.
As intended by giving counter arguments
The point of counter arguments is to counter an argument that someone is actually making. You’ve made multiple posts arguing things I haven’t said or even inferred. I’m not interested in a David style conversation where you’re constantly shifting goal posts. I’ve made points. Counter those actual points.
For example:
I don’t think we’ve done enough this offseason yet that would indicate an improvement enough for us to compete with the top teams of the AFC. If you believe we have, why do you think that and what supports that thought?
Bout time an fn politician tried to do something for us
Biden fired off a tweet Wednesday morning highlighting the painfully slow decline in gasoline prices in a bid to draw scrutiny to a decades-long trend that critics say hurts consumers by failing to pass savings along to drivers.
“Oil prices are decreasing, gas prices should too,” Biden said on Twitter. “Last time oil was $96 a barrel, gas was $3.62 a gallon. Now it’s $4.31. Oil and gas companies shouldn’t pad their profits at the expense of hardworking Americans.”
There is a lag btwn oil prices and gas prices at the pump. Turning raw oil into gasoline takes a month or two. Stuff showing up at the pump was bought at the higher prices.
Yep and gas station owners don’t want to buy it high and then have to sell it low in that volatile market.
LOL and if you travel east around the world in 80 days it only takes 79. Must be a Jules Verne fan in the group. 🙂
Draft him.
Yeah, I like him. My only thing in watching is he can get swallowed up by OL and TE’s if he doesn’t diagnose the play quick enough. His football IQ coupled with his athleticism sets him apart. He will make many more plays than not. He also gives you a 3 down ILB.
I still prefer a downhill monster at ILB like Chenal.
Hell, get them both! lol
I agree and I think we can.
Sherfield was one I was looking at as a late round pick back when we lost Landry in FA. I thought he was like Landry in a way but a little faster. Does well catching the ball in traffic and a really good special teamer. The loss of Hollins doesn’t seem to hurt as much now, if he makes the team.
It’s going to be his 5th season. I don’t think he is an ascending player and has reached his peak. His reception % on targets is meh. He is a tough, thickly built WR and willing blocker. He might squeeze in because of his knowledge of McD’s system and his ST play.
And the DBs can’t ignore him to double waddle because if he gets behind them his speed will destroy angles.
Draft Dean or Jameson in the first, then Kenny walker or breece hall in the second.
How about 1, 2, 3:
ILB Nakobe Dean
WR Christian Watson
ILB Leo Chenal
Then draft a center and OT in 4th.
I can agree with this as how did every single OL not named Hunt regress last year.
We now have 10 WR’s on the roster. Not sure why this URL says what it says. It’s not really about Sherfield. It’s about, “Where the Dolphins WR Corps Stands After the Latest Move”.
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-signing-former-49ers-wide-receiver-trent-sherfield
Long as we keep Parker think we are set at WR…. not that we can’t draft one later on or take BPA if a hot ticket falls. Also believe will only be 5 active on game day with the new O unless they add a special teams ace in for just that.
Mike thanks for your reply. I seem to be fixated on the OL right now. For mine the critical piece is the OC position.
Solving that means Tua gets some sort of a dependable pocket. Williams, Tretter/Bozeman and Hunt will be a vast upgrade on last year.
Hell I would even live with our 2 young OTs at a pinch. Prefer Fisher and Collins as well.Let the kids learn as BUs. My only wish is to make sure Davis is booted as far away as we can.
I do wish they would sign a vet OC like Tretter. I really don’t want to go into this season with a rookie starting there.
Sign Tretter to a 2 year deal and draft an OC to groom behind him who also can backup at OG like Cole Strange.
Tretter is 31 and probably on his last big contract. We want him and he will probably want at least three years.
BBM didn’t we take 12 WRs to camp last year?
I can’t remember but after the draft and UDFA signings, I could see us at 12 or 13.
It worked out:
29. Nakobe Dean LB Georgia
50. Christian Watson WR North Dakota State
102. Leo Chenal LB Wisconsin
121. Braxton Jones OT Southern Utah
125. Cameron Jurgens OC Nebraska
158. Amare Barno EDGE Virginia Tech
224. CJ Verdell RB Oregon
247. Skylar Thompson QB Kansas State
Dean is too undersized for me. Have plenty of speed with Baker already. Need a sead set run stopper at ILB. I like Troy Anderson from Montana State in the middle rounds.
Yeah, like him also. He has the athleticism to be a 3 down ILB also. SUPER versatile. He is just an all-round FOOTBALL PLAYER, converting from a running QB, turned running back, turned fullback, turned linebacker. Was like All-American on both sides of the football.
I can agree with these grades.
https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/lists/grading-dolphins-legal-tampering-period-2022/
Deshawn Watsoon destroying QB / team relationships all over the league!
Welcome to our world Brownie fans!
LOL I guess we did the same thing to Tua last year. Mayfield took it harder than Tua though.
If the Browns are out of the running cause won’t match other offers…. sounds like a trade really might happen. If cause Watson said ain’t gonna approve a trade to Cleveland (could understand)….. different reason.
There’s another good ILB available.
Didn’t the Steelers just trade for him?
trade with Jacksonville.
Of the 5 FA we signed early I reckon Teddy B is the best. Excellent BU QB. Followed by Ced Wilson Jnr. Also pleased we kept Preston W and the prize OGBAH. I give Grier an A- to date.
I think both wilson and williams are gonna contribute a lot next year
Connor williams that is
Don’t keep your eye off Preston either. Given the cheap price ($2 mil) a value given his potential, but for sure are big Q’s about his injury history and fit with the O. But same could be said about Parker.
I give a C. We have not upgraded at ILB. OL is still a huge question mark. I think the ST/DB they brought in was not worth what he got (around 3mil per) for a mainly ST player. Only upgrade I see is at backup QB and at LG as long as he doesn’t continue to be a penalty machine. I have had enough of killed/stalled drives due to penalties.
We didn’t upgrade at RB? Gaskin is now our 3rd RB on the chart.
A lot of you seem unhappy with our overall strategy in FA and makes me think of the times when the team was making “splash moves” by handing out money for the biggest names. I like making this team solid with a number of less than elite signings.
Connor Williams is a prime example, but same could be said about almost all of them. And ain’t going old. Mostly grabbing young guys with an up arrow.
And yeah we still need more, but not too much unless you are looking for a real push to elite next season. Still have a decent amount of cap in the bank (enough for one stud splash like Collins or Wagner) and the draft is yet to happen.
Would you guys rather see the phins sign Armstead or Collins ? I think I like Armstead better.
But Armstead could cost twice as much. Q would be whether you want Armstead or Collins and Fluker?
My bad — “Collins and Tretter”
Well I guess you get what you pay for 🙂 I just think we need a bad ass on the oline.
Collins is a RT which to me is the more important position. Armstead is probably better overall but both are really good
Fisher for mine. Get him cheap 8 months back frm Achilles. Be ready to fire this year. 2 yr deal @6Mil a year.
Guys gotta get to bed. Talk tomorrow.
To me Fisher has never lived up to the expectations of where he was drafted
Does anybody remember hearing that they were giving Kindley some practice snaps at Center last year?
Seems the only way he could be of use. He ain’t sprinting out wide in an outside zone blocking scheme.
Who is Kindley?
I don’t remember hearing or reading that. Doesn’t mean it didn’t happen though. My wife often says something about me not hearing whatever it is she says…
I like our moves so far. They’re not blowing me away, but I think they were all sound signings. Like most, I’d like one more veteran OL, but I also like that it looks like they might be willing to give our young OL a shot. Still, there will likely be a handful of OL prospects there for us at #29 if that’s the route they wanna go.
Too early to tell. I tend to like the let’s not go after the big shiny object approach that we have taken in years past but has never worked but we still need more help on OL. If we are done then this would be disappointing
We could sign Tretter, which would give us a solid 3 inside the OL and then take a T in the first or 2nd to compete with Jackson and Eich, this year of next. That would do it on the OL for me without giving up on what we have except Dieter maybe.
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Is that really “confirmed”? Seems the article just throws back what Volin said.
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I’ll take this right now. Great beer.
So if Volin says something, that equals ‘confirmed’? lol
I still call bullshit
Ken,
Yeah, you wanna see how these guys perform on the field with your team but with veteran players you, at least, have an idea of what they are as players. The whole grading signings or drafts is pointless, but I do think you can have some sense of veterans who have a body of work.
We also need to see what we do in the draft
Those numbers surprise me. I thought Armstead was head and shoulders better than the rest, and it was just his injuries that brought him down. Obviously not the case.
And Collins is better than I thought he was. I thought MF was being a little dramatic, but I’m actually agreeing now in wondering what is going on there. Why is Collins being shopped with those good numbers and on a very team friendly contract?
The rumors from that ‘some guy on twitter’ are we’re negotiating a new deal with him. Maybe Collins has let it be known he is unhappy with his contract and is threatening to hold out behind the scenes, or something of that nature, and rather than give him a new deal the Cowboys are moving him instead…
Collins has been hurt and missed games for suspension.
I don’t know other than maybe the Boys expected to keep him on the cheap?
I am starting to really get the feeling that Lindenbaum is the target in the draft
unfortunately we will probably have to trade up to get him?
Many mocks have him available when we are picking
stanger,
I wouldn’t mind signing a vet Center. There’s actually a fair amount of chatter up here that the Vikes should sign Tretter. He’s a solid player. He may be a little more expensive than they’d like though.
EIch, Jackson and Hunt are still on rookie contracts., as would a draft pick be. Least wouldn’t be too much money overall on the OL.
LOL, so who does that leave?
New Orleans and Atlanta
What a Diva
But btwn his salary cap hit this year ($35 million) and the no-trade clause he has a gun to the Texans’ head. He can pick from btwn the suitors and doesn’t care what the team gets back.
I think a roster that contained Deiter, AVG, Biegel, Ingold, Chanel and Schobert would likely guarantee us a SB. I would be disappointed if you didn’t see the connection. LOL
Wisconsin
Ha! I get it. Cheesehead!
LOL
Congratulations. In the immortal words of the REAL Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) “You win NOTHING!!!!”
I’ll confess I’ve never been a Watson fan.
But I don’t see why the owners haven’t said “enough is enough” yet?
They can always cut him. Only other non-trade option is to keep him on the team. And not like the Texans have been all that reasonable. They kept asking for four firsts after all the massage crap came out.
stangerx says:
March 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm
We didn’t upgrade at RB? Gaskin is now our 3rd RB on the chart.
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I know where you are coming from but #2RB and our FB are coming off season ending knee injuries and #1RB is only an improvement over Duke Johnson due to his receiving/YAC ability. Gaskin would be a #3 if we brought back Duke and Lindsay. If Mosert is 100%, hasn’t lost anything and stays healthy, our RB room will be solid.
All IMO, of course. It’s a wait and see for me on the RB room.
Then give me the bowling ball from Oregon, CJ Verdell in the 7th.
I’ve liked Verdell since he hit the field at Oregon. Would be a great pick up in the 7th.
Yeah, he is coming off a bad ankle injury which is the reason he has fallen this far and a possible UDFA. He couldn’t run at the combine.
Duke isn’t a slouch in the receiving game. In fact, it was pretty much what he specialized in before he got here.
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Collins just got released
Cowboys must have wanted to much in a trade.
Hope we get the OL fixed. With another FA, draft or fixing what we got, something good needs to happen with this OL.
Five leaders in sacks all face Dolphins in 2022
Of the five teams with the most sacks in 2021, the Dolphins face all except the Rams (Steelers, Vikings, Bears, 49ers). Of the five players with the most sacks in 2021, the Dolphins face every last one (Watt, Quinn, Myles Garrett, Nick Bosa, Trey Hendrickson).
Bryan, my sister-in-law lives in Stevensville, NY. Not that far from you, I think.
No, maybe an hour and a half. I think that’s in Sullivan County
Before Duke Johnson was with us he averaged 51 catches a year with a 9.2 avg. He caught 4 passes with us.
Ross had better already have sent his private jet to get Collins here to Miami
Mostert (knee) is on track to make a full recovery by the start of the 2022 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
stangerx says:
March 17, 2022 at 11:42 am
There is a lag btwn oil prices and gas prices at the pump. Turning raw oil into gasoline takes a month or two. Stuff showing up at the pump was bought at the higher prices.
We get that, but it also applies in the other direction, and as soon as the price of crude goes up, they’re jacking up the price at the pumps, so the post was about the goose and gander
I didn’t know that, but maybe you keep up with such more than me. Here’s an interesting chart on it. Looks to me like there is a close relationship with a lag but not always a perfect one.
Maybe it will finally end???????
I’ve been reading up on the whole Collins thing. So for those who don’t already know all the details on this:
Apparently he was suspended for violating the substance abuse policy. He didn’t provide a test when he was supposed to. Then he was alleged to have attempted to bribe the testing guy, which of course he vehemently denies.
Collins took the case to federal court where the suspension was upheld (he was already like 3 weeks into the suspension by then anyway, and the judge reprimanded him for that), but the judge found issues with both parties.
It apparently got ugly between Collins and the Cowboys during all this. This combined with the fact Collins’ replacement during the suspension performed better than expected appears to be the reason for the split.
I don’t know if there are other factors, but I’d still have traded for him. he performed well in 2021 after the suspension. I hope we sign him.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lael-collins-suspension-federal-court-judge-upholds-penalty-ahead-of-cowboys-vs-patriots-in-week-6/
“Fuck around and find out”
Does anyone care?
LOL
Baker Mayfield has requested trade from Browns. The team is not expected to accommodate his request. That should go well. Looks like the Browns are on their way back to being a dysfunctional organization.
lol, two years of relevance…and now their back…
They’re putting the old band back together. LOL
Amari Cooper must be psyched to be in Cleveland. LOL
Lol
DeShaun Watson destroying QB/coach relationships throughout the land
LOL
Lol
Definition of a cancer
I like that we’re keeping the defense intact with the DC and personnel. Keep building on what you started.
Browns are fucked. Baker isn’t the best QB but he can really make their life hard this year. Either they trade him, or he makes sure they get a terrible 1st round pick. Even without Landry, he can get them about 5-7 wins fully healthy. That should knock them out of range of a top QB and is there one on the horizon? Browns played with fire and got burnt.
As soon as Watson chooses his team, I hope we hear he’ll be suspended for the 2022 season. LOL
He ran a 4.33 at his pro day in 2018.
Yeah, real fast but hasn’t played much as a DB though (I think). Still an upgrade from Iggy being a ST ace.
I saw some highlights of him playing DB with Houston. He definitely brings a lot of energy and he’s not afraid of contact.
That should knock them out of range of a top QB and is there one on the horizon?
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Alabama QB Bryce Young and Ohio State QB CJ Stroud I think will be the top 2 next draft.
I forgot about Bryce being eligible.
Rams are going to have a pretty damn good receiving corps with Allen Robinson joining them.
They got him for less than what I had thought. Pays to be a contender.
No doubt but Beckham isn’t a guarantee.
Kupp, Woods and Robinson are about as good as it gets.
I forgot about Woods because he was hurt.
When Van Jefferson is you number four, you have a spectacular receiving corps!
I figured you did- I felt bad he didn’t play in the Super Bowl- he deserved it.
No doubt! They’re the Champions and had the best WR in the league.
Ken, yea I forgot Tua is left handed so a RT is more important.
Ken, yea I forgot Tua is left handed so a RT is more important.
Fuck sorry about the double
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Blind side is definitely important but these days both sides are. So many pass rushers can get after it from either side
You know Tua could have done what mayfield is doing now last year. The fact that he didn’t shows he has more self confidence. I like that 🙂
Tua is a very grounded individual and a high character guy. He doesn’t engage in nonsense but handles it really well.
Allen Robinson for $15M/year? Damn, I’d have paid that. What? He thinks the Rams are a better team or something? Screw him then! Punk made the wrong choice. 😤
Not sure we were even targeting him.
It was probably brought up a thousand times already and I missed it, but is it likely that Chase Edmonds was brought in to play the Deebo Samuel role?
Edmonds: 5’9″ 205 lb 4.39 40
Deebo: 6’0″ 215 lb 4.48 40
What I see in Edmonds is a guy who will be part of the RB by committee and on the field a lot on 3rd down because of his receiving ability. He can also line up as a WR from time to time.
I think Deebo just happens to be a unique player. I could see us getting the ball in Waddle’s hand in different ways. Deebo had 59-365 6.2 rushing and had 8 TDs. He makes big plays with the ball in his hands.
Coach McD touched on that saying find ways to get the ball in your playmakers hands.
where did you get a 4.39 forty for Edmonds? Everything I’ve read is 4.55
That’s what I saw too but he has good play speed. He has some good shake and bake. He runs physical for a smaller back.
I trusted a site I should have – you are correct it’s 4.55.
I’m excited to see Edmonds, Mostert and Gaskin in the new scheme. Oh yeah and we’ll use a FB. 🙂
The other backs at this time are Ahmed and Doaks. It would be nice if Doaks could give us that big back for the tough yards.
Teams don’t seem to be lining up for Durham Smythe in FA.
Just saw that. 5 years $141M. Wow!!!
That’s stunning
CavalierKong says:
March 17, 2022 at 3:35 pm
I’ve been reading up on the whole Collins thing. So for those who don’t already know all the details on this:
Apparently he was suspended for violating the substance abuse policy. He didn’t provide a test when he was supposed to. Then he was alleged to have attempted to bribe the testing guy, which of course he vehemently denies.
Collins took the case to federal court where the suspension was upheld (he was already like 3 weeks into the suspension by then anyway, and the judge reprimanded him for that), but the judge found issues with both parties.
It apparently got ugly between Collins and the Cowboys during all this. This combined with the fact Collins’ replacement during the suspension performed better than expected appears to be the reason for the split.
I don’t know if there are other factors, but I’d still have traded for him. he performed well in 2021 after the suspension. I hope we sign him.
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Yooooo! First off, thanks for sharing! I only ever knew that he got suspended last year… I knew nothing about any of the details you provided.
If you read me last evening, I just knew there was something weird going on but I couldn’t put my finger on it: this explains everything.
And if ya read my 2:21 PM comment today up the board, we now know that the Patsies* were merely trying to drive his cost up to us via trade… they never had any interest in signing La’el at all.
But now it looks like he’s going to the Bengals: he’s stated he wants to go to a competitor, he’ll be reunited with his old O-Line coach in Cincy, and he’s visiting them before us.
Cav Kong, thanks again for filling in the blanks as to why something felt amiss with the whole deal surrounding La’el. Cheers!
So if I’m reading the tea leaves correctly, Deshaun Watson is going to be a Falcon and Matt Ryan will be traded before the end of the day/evening.
Saints opened up all that cap space to land Watson, but they’ll be spurned… so maybe they just re-sign Terron Armstead.
Looks like La’el is going to be a Bengal, and we’re just about shit out of luck in further upgrading our O-Line via FA.
Matt Ryan to the Browns, perhaps?
Colts
Ah! The Colts are most certainly in play, too!
A-Rod won’t be happy about this!
The AFC West is on STEROIDS!!!
I forgot they played together
So I guess this year’s popular phrase is “prime picks”…
You would have to think the Packers informed Rodgers that this was a possibility when they were negotiating, no?
I certainly would think so.
I don’t think Rodgers gives a shit about anyone other than himself
Agree. Him and Adams maxing out and good luck to the fans!
Who cares? It’s the Packers….lol…and Rodgers….and drama…lol
I really could give a shit about anything outside of the Dolphins….
Realize that we play the Packers this year (at home), so it’s a good thing the Packers traded Adams. But conversely, we may end up playing the Raiders in the playoffs (should we make it) with Adams.
Everything has a ripple effect on us Phins, Krishna.
It is still fun/interesting to talk about other NFL news, don’t you think?
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Interesting? Even Ken admits TB was coming back….drama…. I actually thought he would too…
Fun or funny….lol.
Still need to upgrade the OL, imo as in starter upgade.
Depth? How do you get depth with holes….oh my…I know not what I say..
To Rhino, if you’re out there…lol.
It sucks trying to find good, reliable people…..
I don’t go young; they’re clueless…you might find a gem.
Retired teachers are amazing from what I have experienced. They know about team and devotion. Not sure what you’re looking for, but might want to consider mature at least.
What I get from that demographic is they always learn…they love to learn and they love to do it as a team.
Mostly, I’m not one who cares about what any other team is doing….except the Dolphins…FACTS!
I heard Rodgers knew what was going on the whole time. Adams wanted to be in Vegas with Carr and he just built a house there. It’s his dream life scenario.
What I think is most interesting is retaining the D pretty much intact….I still believe a stud or two at MLB and DL is needed.
I think this group is pretty damn good. Build on what they started.
Edge Ogbah
NT Davis
DL Wilkins
OLB Phillips
OLB Van Ginkel
ILB Baker
ILB Roberts
CB Howard
CB Jones
FS Holland
SS Jones
I think I said that and agree! Lol…
We need more talent! Status quo is not good enough…lol
That’s the base, then you swap out Davis for Butler/Sieler and Roberts for Needham in nickel. Then whoever the next DB is that makes up the dime defense – swapping out Van Ginkel.
This is a new defense but has a lot of games under their belt. I expect them to get better.
Phillips has the potential to become a monster Edge guy. I think people are sleeping on him. Not many 6-5 260 guys who can move and run like him as well as setting the edge. He was a rookie who showed a lot of progress throughout the season.
Is OD ok or Mrs. OD?
Hope so. I hear ya, haven’t seen him here in a few.
That’s probably the 10th time I’ve thoughtt that…first time remembering to ask
A ball control offense that can score more TDs with our pressure/turnover defense is complementary football. Our STs our solid.
We all know the OL has to play better and maybe it’s not all about adding a bunch of new players.
Tua is the key to all of this.
Krishna, didn’t OD say they were going on a trip to see family?
Hey good to see you again. A blast from the past. I don’t remember your personality though. Not a bad thing, it’s just been awhile. Good to see you back. 🙂
If we miss on Collins, there are still 2 RTs available. Daryl Williams Bills and David Quessenberry. Both have started at RT for the last 2 years. Only reason I want Fisher is, he will be cheap and can teach the kids. The last resort is to start Eich there. OC is the main position to fill. Pay Tretter his price or go younger with Bozeman.
Linderbaum will be long gone in the draft. This year to drop back into the second for extra picks. Such
Such an even draft.
Tim I only posted for a short period, had a heart attack and then a bypass. Other ops as well but because I’m an Aussie and the time difference I been reading daily. Found my old password. So here I am. Healthy again.
That’s great! Glad to see you back. I remember the name and avi.
Ah ha… you’re the Aussie. 🙂
It’s good to read you came through that ok and are doing well.
Welcome back!
Congrats to being healthy and welcome back.
uwantwat — we’re heart attack buddies. 🙂
I think we’re going to add some vet OL on the cheap after teams start to cut guys. We all know we’re looking for zone scheme type guys.
Throwing this out there, our new OL coach Matt Applebaum from BC knows TE Hunter Long too. A lot of our new coaches on offense are OL and TE coaches. I would guess blocking is a big deal. 🙂
Hunter Long was a 2021 3rd round pick who was one of the best TEs in the country. He had a rough rookie season with injury and then depth issues. Do we already right him off?
Oh right, I meant write. LOL
No, I think his role will be expanded. Curious as to why Smythe hasn’t be bought back yet. Cethan Carter should be let go. Interesting.
stangerx says:
March 17, 2022 at 11:45 am
LOL and if you travel east around the world in 80 days it only takes 79. Must be a Jules Verne fan in the group. 🙂
It’s just been released as a 6 part mini-series on BBC here Stang – how could he have forgotten the International Date Line? 🙄😉
Was on PBS (which some times think the American BBC) as well. And how could smarter than everyone Fogg forget, especially when he had to make the date certain sailing of a ship from NYC?
Still awesome series. But I did know the trick ending all along. Not cause am smart but cause had read the book.
Heart-breaking.
Read the whole thread
ThankS UK….keeping it real.
It’s one thing reading about what is happening and seeing pictures, but when you hear the suffering at an individual level and see how it affects those individuals, then multiply that up by how many individuals are affected, it’s grief on an untold scale. I say this with all respect to the people affected by that incident and not in any way to minimise it, but this will dwarf 9/11 when the dust has literally settled on this conflict. Which is a LONG time off yet. There was the funeral of a Russian serviceman on tv a couple of nights ago. His family were obviously devastated with grief. Most of them seemed to be convinced they were going to carry out a special operation, which the odious POS who sent them there still insists this is. They didn’t know they were going to war and there would be mass casualties. It’s all so fecking unnecessary.
I can only imagine. No pain like this in the US since the Civil War. And being in Mariupol is worse than being in Southeast England during the Blitz.
Sorry, if this is a repeat on WR from Dallas:
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article259405284.html
Sounds/seems we have our “new” WR room.
Can’t get them the ball without an OL. Dallas had one the best, so there’s that.
In a similar vein Krishna, the human spirit can still create beauty amongst such tragedy. Viva Ukraine!
Yeah I misted on that one. Even see one woman in fatigues there in the front row. Was the Russians who were famous for women fighters during WW2.
Feels slightly inappropriate after the Ukraine posts, but if I don’t post now I won’t have time till much later in the day…
HA!! Calvin’s dad could be a tv political commentator (for both parties). lol
^
Sometimes laughter is the best medicine
LOL. Always good.
LOL — I’ll say it before someone else does….. part of Biden’s new infrastructure program. 🙂
Just curious … have Fins shown ANY interest in Bozeman (2nd in pass block, 7th in run block) … a legit center. No idea what kind of money he wants but McD wants to run and this guy would lower the risk of McD’s plan implementation. I just feel center is slightly more urgent than T to run McDaniel’s offense.
Yup. Center is the most important piece of this offense that hasn’t been properly addressed.
Yeah, not really getting their approach to the OL.
This tweet has me dead. LMAO.
LOL on the last one. The rest of it ain’t funny.
That’s what got me.
I’m positive just about every team needing OL help is waiting on Watson’s decision and then the dominos will fall. OC for the Fins is the bigger call than OT IMO.
Maybe I should think about other positions more.🤣