I wish I could adequately share my excitement with all my friends and readers here. I hope by the time you finish reading you can feel it through my writing. It’s not that this team is the front runner for Super Bowl LVII, it’s that we’re actually in the running. It’s that our team has made a commitment this season acquiring assets to be a legitimate competitor in the AFC. Last week I was taking in all the moves and thinking to myself this team got a few nice players, a collection of adequate players but nothing exceptional. I felt we needed some top level talent. What a difference a week makes! We signed via Free Agency the top OT on the market, Terron Armstead formerly of the New Orleans Saints. Yes, he’s a LEFT TACKLE, and Tua is left handed, which means Armstead won’t be protecting Tua’s blindside. Doesn’t matter, we needed a high level player on the O-line and just thinking of Connor Williams and Terron Armstead on that left side is exciting. Both are excellent run blockers. Then the blockbuster dropped, and it happened so fast I couldn’t believe it. I’m getting rifled with texts from friends and fans of other teams letting me know that the Dolphins are in the running for WR Tyreek Hill. Who expected anything like that? BOOM! He’s here for the next 4 years for $120M. What???
The Miami Dolphins offense is going to be known as the LEGION OF ZOOM
So friends, as disappointed as I was last week, I couldn’t be more optimistic about our team. The totality of all the moves make it clear we wanted speed on the field, and with newly acquired Raheem Mostert, Tyreek Hill added to Jaylen Waddle, that’s some legit horsepower out there. You can read all the negatives about giving up all that draft capital and paying exorbitant amounts of money to a smallish WR, but F all those know nothings who write and say those things. The Raiders are brilliant for giving up loads of draft capital for Davante Adams and paying him, but the Dolphins are desperate. You could easily make the case that Tyreek Hill is as good or better than Davante Adams. Alright, so in reality, it all comes down to the prevalent belief that Tua just ain’t it, just isn’t good enough. I don’t think there’s a player in this league, possible league history who is judged as unfairly as Tua is. I can’t say whether he’s a top 10 talent at the QB position but please judge the man by what he had to play with. Worst O-line in football, a revolving door of injured receivers, no run game, and the proof of all that was how much worse and established NFL starter, Jacoby Brissett performed in Tua’s stead while he was injured. There seems to be no perspective at all when judging young Tua and I just hope with all my heart that this kid makes them all look stupid. For the most part, he can’t really win, because if he succeeds this season and the team wins, the new weapons will get the credit and Tua will just be a game manger surrounded by great players and a great HC. I can only pray they say that because we’ll be winning.
We all knew the offense was the unit that needed some TLC, and the Dolphins apparently agreed. While we managed to keep the defense intact, props to the Dolphins FO for making that happen, they really dug in to fix the offense. So just how does Tyreek Hill fit in with this offense. Just like in KC, just get him the damn ball. I don’t care if it’s a screen pass, a jet sweep, a 5 yard pass, 10 yard pass or a 50 yard bomb, just get him the ball and good things happen. He’s that dangerous receiver that absolutely must be accounted for at all times. You think Jaylen Waddle is excited? His 9.8 YPR is going to go up nicely with Hill in the lineup. You think Mike Gesicki is excited? BTW, both of those aforementioned receivers may see less targets, but I can almost guarantee you they will be making more big plays. Last year Will Fuller, AKA The Invisible Man was supposed to be the guy to take the top off the defense. That was the bottle rocket that went pffffffffffffffffft! It was such an unbalanced attack, it was the Penguin Show, Waddle getting 104 receptions with the next closest receiver being TE Mike Gesicki with 73.
The ball is going to be spread around a lot, and I’m sure WR Tyreek Hill will get his share of targets and receptions, as will Waddle and Gesicki, but remember all the RB’s we brought in here. First, Chase Edmonds, who’s averaged between 7-9 YPR, and our own Myles Gaskin who was one shy of 50 receptions. Raheem Mostert isn’t really used a receiver often but he’s so dangerous in space and finds angles and creases so quickly that he may get the ball more here in this offense. Ah, but keep in mind, we hired Mike McDaniel, run game coordinator. Mike loves to run, and although we don’t have a feature back per se, we have some guys that make big plays in Mostert, Edmonds and of course Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
OK, as Jen Psaki would say, let’s circle back to the O-line. Y’all know I felt we needed two quality guys, and I made it clear I wanted interior guys, expecting our talented young OT’s Austin Jackson and Liam Eichenberg to be reclamation projects of O-line Coach Matt Applebaum and Frank Smith. Instead, the Dolphins simply got the best OL available in Free Agency, LT Terron Armstead. Earlier and preceding the Armstead deal, the Dolphins picked up Connor Williams. Williams must be ecstatic that he’s going to be playing next to Terron Armstead. I don’t know if Michael Deiter is going to be our starting C, or if we look to the draft where we have significantly less capital, or possibly at post June 1st cuts for our new center. The right side of the line has yet to be determined but most definitely includes OL Robert Hunt. Whether he remains inside at RG or moves out to RT is still up in the air. One thing we know for certain, in possibly a symbolic move, is that Jesse Davis will NOT be the RT in 2022. If it were me, I’d leave Hunt at RG where he’s flourished, and make an open competition between young tackles Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg, Larnel Coleman and Robert Jones. Or as some have speculated here, maybe big man Solomon Kindley moves to RG and Robert Hunt is the new RT. All possible, but my thinking is that Solomon would have to be in tip top shape to play in this athletic offensive line scheme, where lots of movement is the plan. You have to move to fill a hole or gap, and you can’t be tardy or the play is blown up. I think Austin Jackson has a good shot and as I type that I can see M13 cringing about Jackson on Tua’s blind side. Eichenberg had mentioned last season he’s very comfortable at RT, so this competition should be a good one, and I feel we have enough knowledge there now with Applebaum at the helm, and with a couple of other guys with O-line experience to lean on.
Have we now increased the talent level on this team? CHECK! Have we brought in some game changers, playmakers? CHECK! Have we addressed the O-line? CHECK! The only negative I can muster right now is that I probably won’t watch Day 1 and 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft. It’s usually one of my favorites, until it actually happens and then most times I’m grumbling WTF under my breath, or actually screaming it. We still own picks #102 (RD3), pick #125 (RD4), pick #158 (RD5) and pick #225 (RD7). If we decide to look for competition at C via the draft, OL Cole Strange could be an option. Zion Johnson struggles to move in space so although he has some pop in his blocks, my thought is we’ll be looking for a more athletic mover like Strange, who has played mostly OG, and has only practiced snapping and hasn’t actually played C. He would be a guy that couldn’t take over immediately, but perhaps a year or two later. We could grab in an inside LB and I know most of you here love Leo Chenal. The big backer may not make it to pick #102 but I wouldn’t mind it if he ended up here if he did. We could also look at RB but I think the top 2, Hall and Walker will be gone, so we’ll be looking at some lower tier players. If we’re looking for a bigger back with a tough running style to complement all the smaller, faster guys, Zamir White is that type of guy.
Oh, back to that defense. So we basically re-signed everyone, the defense comes back intact, including the depth. ILB seems to be the spot I’d choose for an upgrade, I love our D-line and and I don’t think our LB is an issue, but I’d love another playmaker next to Baker inside. Chanel is a big, muscular thumper who can motor, but he’s not a good cover LB at this juncture, which means he probably won’t be. As you all know, I’d love Bobby Wagner, but I feel like our cap space is getting tight, but there always seems to be ways to manipulate that and make things work. Wilkins, Davis, Ogbah, Van Ginkel, Wagner, Baker and Phillips make up quite the front 7. Maybe Wagner will see what we’re building and more inclined to join at a friendlier price. Roberts is a fine 2 down LB, and he’s made some big plays so I don’t consider it a need, more a want. Despite trading away lots of draft capital, we’re not done building, we still have some free agency and the draft, and then after the draft the post June 1st cut downs, which always nets some choice players. Enjoy the build, I know I am!
#stangerstrong
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Another way to go if we are ok at ILB
is to get the bruiser back from Ga Zamir White and push off whoever is last on the RB depth chart. He could add a smash mouth element we don’t have on the roster.
6′ 214 ran a 4.4 might be gone by #102 off that 40 time
“Loves to play the game with elevated physicality.
Creates with power and elusiveness.
Processes movement and cuts back accordingly.
Absorbs contact like it’s nothing.
Lateral cuts come easily for being a power back.
Can obliterate lesser tacklers or the uncommitted.
Vision to find a pathway to open field once he hits second level.
Drags tacklers with him to fall forward.”
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also
It feels like to me that Gaskin is not viewed highly, as they resigned Ahmed but also picked up 2 backs that play like Gaskin. (Edmonds and Mostert) Gaskin lost his job to Duke last year.
I actually mentioned him last week. Not sure if they want a bruiser, but he would be the physical back in our stable
He’s got some really good numbers for having very little help
NFL’s highest paid wide receivers (average salary per year):
1. Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill: $30 million
2. Raiders WR Davante Adams: $28 million
3. Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins: $27.3 million
4. Panthers WR D.J. Moore: $20.6 million
5. Chargers WR Keenan Allen: $20.03 million
6. Chargers WR Mike Willians: $20 million
6. Browns WR Amari Cooper: $20 million
6. Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin: $20 million
9. Saints WR Michael Thomas: $19.3 million
10. Jaguars WR Christian Kirk: $18 million
10. Giants WR Kenny Golladay: $18 million
That’s just the extension numbers for Hill, he won’t be paid the 50m for the last year, his real annual salary counting this year which is part of his old deal is about 25m
Piggy, RE: 11:13 mock draft …. your pick #247 OC Deaton, Texas Tech. My youngest sister is dating his dad. lol. Had dinner with him and my sister in Feb and the entire conversation was about football. My sister was annoyed. lol
YOUR PICKS
R3 P38 LB Troy Andersen – Montana State
R4 P20 C Luke Fortner – Kentucky
R5 P15 WR Justyn Ross – Clemson
R7 P3 P Matt Araiza – San Diego State
R7 P26 S Sterling Weatherford – Miami-Ohio
I like the idea in theory.
It’s kind of what I’ve been expecting
If you allow Tua to nickel and dime you, especially with a running game, he’ll kill you, make him throw deep and you have a shot
With Hill it’ll now be pick your poison
It can also set up the deep passes. But deep passing is not a bread and butter part of most teams. You just don’t want to miss them when they’re there for the taking.
So Monday the wife and I bought a tandem bike to increase our cardio. Yesterday we rode it around the neighborhood and holy shit is it way different than riding a normal bike. Today my legs are jelly and in pain but we’re going to do it again then ride the bike 🐕
Y’all look like a tandem bike couple.
When you’re through humping her leg enjoy your ride, lol.
Put the work in doggie. 💪🚲🚲🐬👍
LOL
There seems to be so much excitement about this team from pretty much anybody that talks about them. I was just thinking today how long it’s been since we’ve seen that. Pretty, pretty cool. 👍
^
Doggie, what do you think of what we’ve done with our team?
I like it. I just hope we can match the system that we install. We have talent, they just need to be in the right position and make the plays and limit the mistakes. 👍
dog,
I hate to tell you, but it’s usually the second day when shit starts to really hurt. Lol
I know man, I’m not looking forward to tomorrow. I’m out of shape and over did it yesterday. It’s like a dude joining a gym and wrecks himself the first day.
Saw a guy today who I knew is a Bengal fan after how ya doin I said we’re getting ready to kick some Bengals ass. And wouldn’t you know his response, “too bad you don’t have anyone to throw to those guys”.
Whatever as I wave him off. Thought we we’re gonna talk football not media narrative.
Show ‘em all Tua
I really don’t get it! When we’re tearing teams up that shit will stop.
Tim,
Orlovsky basically said what we’ve talked about here. Run the ball, hopefully in creative way, and build your passing game off that with not just the speed on your roster but…I think more importantly…the small area quickness these guys have. If you can create even a little bit of time and space for guys like Waddle and Hill with misdirection, disguise or clever scheme, it opens up everything. They’ll make plays AND create opportunities for plays for other guys. Hitting the deep ball isn’t the driving force, it’s the culmination of doing everything else right. Now, we’ll see if they can execute. Offenses like these don’t come together overnight. Like I’ve been saying, they take precision and a lot of practice.
Agreed. Coach McD has said it over and over. We’re going to coach coach coach it up until we do it right. At least we have an aggressive opportunistic defense that can help us get through some growing pains and tough games on offense. But when they get it, it’s going to be fun. Too much talent not be productive on offense.
I think it’s fair to question what sort of QB Tua can be. He’s still a young, developing player. I just think the stuff from the media is, as always, over the top and really not even accurate. I still question whether or not he’s the answer at QB but not for the reasons everybody seems to keep talking about. But hey…we could be talking about why the price of oil is going down! Lol
I think it’s been unfair for a lot of reasons with Tua. People act like hip surgery is no big deal. It’s your friggin core. Last year he had to deal with some other bumps in the road but he played his ass off down the stretch. This year he’ll be 2 years removed from that surgery and working with a much more talented offense and a HC that believes in him. That’s a big deal.
Tua has good mobility, good pocket presence, excellent accuracy and plenty of arm to get the job done. I think he shuts everyone up this year. 🙂
Tim,
I think we saw the injury impact him in year one. He didn’t look the same as he had in college. I’m not so sure it had a lot to do with last year but you never know. I thought Tua claimed he was completely healthy and recovered before last season.
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Playing hard isn’t enough. He’s gotta prove he can run an offense like this and make the right plays….just like anybody else. The QB has to be the reason you win 4-6 games a year….and that may be low these days. He’s only in year three, but he’s gotta start doing a bit more, to me. Just my opinion.
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I get how we’re assuming the offense is being built, but in the NFL your QB has to make plays if you’re gonna hang with the big dogs. I’m cool with giving him this year to prove he can or show enough to move forward with him. We’ll find out…just like we’ll find out if this OL can compete. Lots of question marks right now. That’s why you play the games.
I think he looked much better in the 2nd half but the broken ribs and finger slowed his progress early on. It happens, even the great QBs in the league have had injuries.
We’re going to find out what he’s capable of this year because he will be given every opportunity to succeed without the trade noise and nonsense.
Yesterday we rode it around the neighborhood and holy shit is it way different than riding a normal bike
LOL
I am sitting here imagining doggies wife sitting on the second seat legs off the pedals to either side as doggy does all the peddling
Exactly what I was thinking. Was going to ask, if she sat in back
Yesterday we rode it around the neighborhood and holy shit is it way different than riding a normal bike
LOL
I am sitting here imagining doggies wife sitting on the second seat legs off the pedals to either side as doggy does all the peddling
I’m excited about the 2022 team. How could we not be? Let’s see what it looks like.
Punter, ILB and C better not be the downfall. 😉
I have no idea if it’s just a bunch of nonsense, but I’m hearing lots of rumors regarding Stefon Diggs leaving Buffalo. To be honest, I cannot see it happening.
But can y’all imagine if it’s true?!!
Bruce Arians resigns. Todd Bowles takes over as HC.
Beer for you!
Thank you sir!
And just like that, “Brady to Miami” is trending on Twitter again. SMH
Kind of like what Jimmy Johnson did with Dave Wannstedt back in 2000.
Think about this. If Brady is a real deal the entire Miami org lied and shit on Tua as not just a QB, but as a person. I’m not buying it. Coach McD called it fake news just a couple of days ago.
Is Tua threatening to blow up the world? Why is everyone fucking with him?
Some food for thought. Back in the day the critics for magazines hated Led Zeppelin. They went onto rule the world for a decade. LOL
You’re preaching to the choir, my Brother! I’m with ya 100%.
Journalism is DEAD… but for very few outlets anymore.
You knew that would happen
Yes, I did. But it still pisses me off, Brian.
Writers and bookies don’t tell people what they are. I’ll leave it at that. 😉
^
Brian,
Tell me what ya think of Brandon Smith from our PSU, Brother. I’ve been lukewarm on him, but I’m now beginning to think that he could be special.
I tend to be very analytical regarding college players, even as I ‘try’ to enjoy the game. I need fresh eyes such as yours, man.
Joe Schad
@schadjoe
Miami Dolphins tickets are 🔥 right now. According to a league source, the Dolphins are among the most new season ticket sales of any team in the NFL, even before free agency. Every available suite, luxury product is sold out. The Dolphins expect to sell out every game in 2022.
Confidence tends to do things like that. 😉
M13,
I think he had all the physical tools to be successful in the NFL, but he lacks the fundamentals and relied too much on his physical abilities at PSU. He seemed to over pursue at times. He was very good in coverage though.
I think Ebiketie has a shot to be a really good edge rusher in the NFL
Thank you, man! We could use a guy that’s good in coverage and fast on his feet. All the other things that he lacks should be able to be taught/fixed at the NFL level, meaning he could be a good one.
Perhaps we’ll target him, even in a trade-up in say the 3rd round… if he lasts that long.
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-top-2022-nfl-draft-rankings-linebackers-nakobe-dean-devin-lloyd
When we’re in 3rd and 6 or 7; Hill, Waddle, Gesicki, Wilson and either Emonds or Mostert, even Gaskin who plays his ass off. Gaskin is a really good 3rd back. Lots of players can get 6-7 yards for a 1st down. 😉
I hear ya, and don’t forget Tua’s propensity to run it for the 1st down on 3rd and longs. Looking good! 🙂
There are, if the pass rush doesn’t get there first. Not being a downer, but I’m expecting next year’s OL to take some time to come together and be at it’s best (injuries notwithstanding)
Randy says:
March 30, 2022 at 5:54 pm
There seems to be so much excitement about this team from pretty much anybody that talks about them. I was just thinking today how long it’s been since we’ve seen that. Pretty, pretty cool. 👍
Without foinf overboard myself Randy I just want to say that I couldn’t agree more with this. We gotta find the joy where we can and right now I’m having fun thinking about what this team could do.
If you replace the f in foinf with a g it makes more sense I guess…
This is the word of Fod!
Omar anyone?
https://recentlyheard.com/2022/03/30/omar-kelly-its-time-for-chris-grier-to-become-a-commanding-leader-for-the-dolphins/
No thanks!
Lol….that’s why I warned you.
Oh I thought you were trying to give Omar away?
My bad! 😉
(Didn’t open it)
F is the new G! Fod has determined this . . .
I hope we fo fet an ILB and OC in the draft. Just trying it out. lol
I hated those PFF LB rankings. We could miss out on the top 10 picking at #102 if that were to hold up. I fuess that is what we should expect with #102 which is basically a day 3 pick. We either need to trade up to fet a promising one or take the best OC at #102 and then the best available ILB at #125 like Micah McFadden. There are some others rated higher than McFadden who will be there but they are all “light”, weighing in the 220’s. That don’t spell run stuffer to me. I will have to check more of them out anyway as that maybe what we are left with. I may even take a BPA or safety at #125 if the LB’s are depleted.
There’s really no reason to take a ILB who is rated lower than Elandon Roberts, because we have really good depth at that position.
I’d rather take the insane punter higher than we should just to make sure we get him, because we do not have a punter on the roster at this time.
Center is another matter. Taking one as high as possible would give us competition for Dieter, depth in case he gets hurt again, and a backup who could learn and possibly become a starter.
The guy must have upside though. The highest ceiling possible.
I would trade up for Linderbaum, but I think the FO likes Dieter too much to bother with that.
But there are a couple different ILBs worth trading up for.
BBM
Troy Anderson should be there @102. Sign Tretter in the week. Take another ILB later along OC such as Tom or Fortner. P in the 5th. drafy done.
So to upgrade the roster with the draft picks we have left means maybe we take BPA at CB, because the depth we have there in Elijah Campbell or Trill Williams or Javaris Davis might be surpassed even by a Day 3 guy.
Or we take a Big Bruiser RB since all of our guys are small.
Or a flyer on some WR who falls into the 7th. Just in case they could replace P Williams or Ford at WR5 or 6.
They seem to like Trill, doubt anyone taken on the 3rd day is going to come out of the gate running and take a spot.
Trill kind of did that last year and it got him a spot on the PS
It’s a tough transition position from college
They do like Trill.
however
The 3rd day includes the 4th round.
A well chosen 4th rounder should be able to take a spot from a UDFA
who is the #53 guy on the roster.
PWilliams for example or I Ford who was a 7th, neither of whom runs a 4.3 like Velus Jones or Bo Melton.
We still have some wiggle room with the cap, I expect another signing in the 5-7m avg per year category
Unless it’s Wagner
Checking Over the Cap I don’t see any more spots to fill, we have maybe 4 in the top 51, that likely don’t make the 53 Cethan, Little, Redwine and Cracraft and maybe 6 not in the top 51 that might Ferguson a lock, Ahmed, Jones, Trill, Larnel, and Javaris
Seems other than P and backup C, both of which will be in the final 53, we’re set
Draftees in the top 3 picks likely make it, one of which should be a P and one a C
Only upgrades left, maybe Wagner?
What a difference a year makes, last year our top 3 picks were great and we needed them to be
This year its like what draft?
Why not a P in the 3rd?
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
In this case, ILB, P, and competition at or a plug and play backup for Center.
After that, CB depth, WR 5 and 6, and Bruiser-back RB.
Unless a can’t miss EDGE prospect falls to us to back up Ogbah, those should be our focus IMHO.
After all, we gotta call out names when it’s our turn.
Wow having a stacked roster foinf into the draft sure feels good.
We have versatile players on the DL, when Ogbah goes out we have Wilkens, Seiler and Phillips to slide over there and maybe even Butler and Davis, don’t see a need on the DL or how anyone drafted can crack the 53
We don’t actually have a DE on the roster other than Ogbah except for Daeshon Hall.
We have good guys behind Wilkins at DT, but Phillips is listed as a LB and van Ginkel is too light to be a true DE.
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What happens if Ogbah gets hurt?
Just saying that a hot young pass rusher surprisingly falling to us would be BPA over more depth to battle it out @ a stacked position.
I think when we are drafting for first time in 3rd round, you are drafting more bpa than actual needs
There is always a balancing act here
But drafting a little lower in the draft I think sets up more incentIve to give more weight to bpa
So, if we are looking at LB, Center and even Running back (we don’t really need a RB) in the 3rd round, I really think the issue is who do you grade higher rather than what do we need more
🐖💨
Remember this game
Some of us were at the game – it was a fest game
https://twitter.com/myhoops44/status/1509304092732108801?s=21&t=-rqLDE0bROZ_QL0-7Omlqg
I WAS NOT CRYING. The rain got in my eyes!
one of my fave games ever … plus I think it was that Tennessee game that same year.
Agree with a little of everything you guys are saying about the draft. We are in a good position heading in for sure.
Want to remind you of something I said some days ago — not one draft pick may get a non-injury start next season. Was a much tougher call before the Tyreek trade but now would be a surprise if anything else.
Punter
I was really only talking the 22 on O and D when said that. So wasn’t talking P or any special teams guys. But do need a punter.
Lol…I know how he feels
The Dolphins’ offseason workout program begins on April 4, which is two weeks earlier than for other teams because McDaniel is a new head coach.
and boy do we need it
That Houston game was the first time in the history of the franchise that we beat the Texans. We were destroyed them in the first quarter, scoring more points than we normally did in a game. It was so much fun to be high fiving the crowd around us for a TD and then score another while we weren’t paying attention! LOL
42-0 at the half. Ok, I did tear up a little. I was emotional that day. LOL
The win was so good it got boring. 🙂
I remember some of us bitching because we got conservative in the 2nd half and took the foot off the pedal. Let them score like 3 TD’s and a FG.
From that fest
91 is a dream boat
https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-assorted-tidbits-on-new-wide-receiver-tyreek-hill
There’s this perception that Tyreek Hill is a “take-the-top-off” the defense wide receiver, but the stats reveal that’s not who the prized #MiamiDolphins acquisition really is — and that’s actually perfectly fine for Miami.
Good to know he’s a short to intermediate receiver, more than deep threat, but it’s his threat of going deep that allows him to cutoff a route and be wide open
I put out something similar the other day, after seeing a breakdown of his plays
They didn’t just say let’s trade for one of the best WRs, they said he fits what we’re trying to do and would be a great addition
Paying someone like Tannehill or Cousins big money isn’t the same as paying Tyreek, he’s worth it
Stanger – do you think we’re going to have trouble getting tickets this year for the Fest?
Always possible, but least before now has been about how good the seats you get. We’ll know more once the schedule comes out.
Mike you are 63-65 as an executive. We are all glad you aren’t making decisions for Miami anymore.
Screw MTP!
Yeah in 2017 Mac Jones pushed Jalen Hurts to the bench…no, wait a minute…that was Tua. But then in 2018 Jones was the Tide starte…no, hold on…shoot, Tua again. Got it…Jones became starter in 2019…when Tua went down with the hip injury. Sure Mikey, Jones is the best Alabama QB….
What team is Tannenbaum making decisions for now? Oh yeah none
Thanks, Tannenbaum. I’d say this is pretty solid verification the Dolphins are on the right track.
I see Hill as a Jakeem Grant with hands.
He’s 4″ taller than Jakeem, but Jakeem got noticed after leaving here.
He also catches the ball more often than not. Unlike Jakeem.
One of Hill’s requests when we traded for him was that he be allowed to return some punts.
Ahh, glorious Thursday off. Practicing some competition chicken thighs with bite through skin today.
Got me some rum and coke and about 20 thighs to prep. I’ll be scraping skin and tenderizing them bad boys for the next couple of hours. I’m just hoping these new rubs and sauces I want to try are here early enough that I can get them on the smoker today.
I’m just debating, before I get started, if I should put on some music or throw a Dolphins rerun on the TV.
Might have to put on that Texans/ Dolphins game…
That would be kind of fitting since I’m waiting on Sucklebusters rub and sauce, which is a Texas based company.
Does “some competition chicken thighs” mean you actually do competitive cook offs?
Fest cook off with Warren 👨🍳
damn straight
imagine if he played a whole season…
Did we even have any of those last year?
1 if I remember right?
Damn
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33640742/sources-pro-bowl-lb-bobby-wagner-signing-five-year-50-million-deal-los-angeles-rams
That’s cheap! We could’ve done that (maybe).
5 years? But guess all depends when the guarantees are filled out.
yeah too long at his age … he apparently took less per year to get a longer deal … the devil is in the details, as you say.
Draftek has us taking 6’3 245 Damone Clark LSU ILB @ pick 102. I’d def do that.
Borderline first rounder who Fell due to surgery.
They have us taking Dylan Parham the Memphis Center 6’2 285 at Pick #125.
I’d do that, too.
They had us taking a Guard next. We don’t need him.
In the 7th they have us taking the Alabama Safety Daniel Wright 6′ 195.
That’s a good pick.
And finally, D’Jordan Strong, a Coastal Carolina CB. That’s a good position to be drafting that late.
But he’s only 5’11 175, sooo … no.
Here’s a good sleeper pick @ ILB
Troy Andersen
“It is hard to find linebackers who are big, fast and strong with outstanding instincts and awareness. That’s why scouts were excited about Andersen’s potential even before his combine workout. However, after watching the 6-3, 243-pounder blaze the turf with a 4.42 40-yard dash and pop jumps of 36 inches (vertical) and 10-foot-8 (broad jump), coaches and scouts are intrigued by the Montana State standout’s potential as a run-and-chase defender on the second level. Andersen’s movement skills and explosiveness are coveted in today’s game, with more teams opting to attack via the pass. As a long, rangy speedster with thump power and ball skills, Andersen could pose problems for opponents attempting to attack the middle of the field. With another opportunity to show scouts his range and agility at his April 4 pro day, Andersen could rise into serious consideration as a top-50 pick.”
Not sure if this was already posted but Bobby Wagner signed with the Rams 5 years $50M.
Omg
So exhausted
Just came back from another argument in the appellate division. I went the first 17 years of my career not setting foot in an appellate court, now I’ve done it twice in the last 6 months
Super stressful
I’m ready to drink, burn all the pants of the world and sing naked in the streets
So glad it’s over
🐖💨
I love appellate work. I have been to CT Supreme, CT appellate and 2nd circuit court of appeals. That and trial work is the fun part of what we do. It’s the day to day bullshit that sucks
Next time I have an appeal, I’m gonna give it to you bc I absolutely hate it
😃
I’ve been to jury duty. 😉
I was picking a jury today but we wound up settling
I really like the idea of taking a center to develop in the 3rd or 4th round this year
Give Deiter a shot to earn the starting position, plan on replacing him if he doesn’t
Getting a center in the 3rd round is much different than getting a Wr or pass rusher in the 3rd round, you can find starters at that position later in the draft
Instead of chasing the JC Tretters of the world, let’s develop our own
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Makes sense.
It makes at LEAST as much sense as a pig in appellate court. 😉
Or a Hulk, for that matter…
Piggy simply doesn’t like wearing pants so being in court is a great burden for him. He should start wearing a kilt. LOL
https://www.nfl.com/news/tyreek-hill-infused-miami-dolphins-poised-to-be-nfl-s-cinderella-team-in-2022?campaign=nfl_app_mobile_share_article
wow
It’s starting to change, guys.
The national press is starting to come on board.
Like this guy
LOL
Third round centers often take 2-3 years to develop……
(Year 3 for Deiter)
But I’m not disagreeing with drafting one again this year it’s just prudent for the future
LOL
I’m just imagining the face of the client when he hears that the recommendation for Lawyer for his appeal came because of an association on a football blog
Stang, I’ve done a couple local backyard events with ribs and one KCBS sponsored event in Lodi, but nothing major. I’m still real new to the competition stuff. We entered the KCBS event as a backyard team not the master series teams-those guys are the real competitors cooking with 10k pits and such.
I haven’t done a straight chicken thigh comp yet, but I want to do a couple of local events this summer, so I’ve been practicing some different techniques.
I did the “Goat Days Cookoff” in Memphis the 2 years I was there. All I did was drink beer and feed wood to the smoker. The other 3 guys cooked. I had no clue how to smoke a goat. We (they) did make some tasty stuff and got a 3rd place the second year with a Smoked Goat Tai Salad. We also made Smoked Goat Taco’s but didn’t place.
I still don’t know how to smoke a goat, but I got a trophy. lol
BTW, this wasn’t a major cookoff like “Memphis In May” with all the major players you see on TV. There were 20 to 25 teams though.
3rd place, nice! I got an 18th place (out of like 50 teams) at the Beerfest and BBQ event in Lodi, that was a mixed meat turn-in, I did the ribs and trip-tip, my buddy did the chicken. That’s my highest place so far, but to be fair our ribs and tritip had the scores for a top 10 finish…another reason I’m working on the chicken, lol.
Naples,
Draftek has us taking 6’3 245 Damone Clark LSU ILB @ pick 102. I’d def do that.
Borderline first rounder who Fell due to surgery.
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That is what I was talking about yesterday. We have our LB’s resigned and they know the system. We could draft Clark and let him get healthy. No need to rush him in there.
As far as Memphis Center Parham, dude is super athletic and has great mobility. I had seen those numbers before “6’2 285” and thought he was just too small and lacked power despite his athleticism.
I just checked Parham’s combine results and he measured in at 6’3 and 311. Then he ran a 4.92 40 and his 10 yard split was up there with the fastest also at 1.74.
If I had known he was much bigger, he would have been on my list. He is now!
Thanks!
Ken says:
March 31, 2022 at 3:06 pm (Edit)
What team is Tannenbaum making decisions for now? Oh yeah none
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Team Nincompoop
Tim Knight says:
March 31, 2022 at 5:52 pm (Edit)
Piggy simply doesn’t like wearing pants so being in court is a great burden for him. He should start wearing a kilt. LOL
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Do you think the judges will buy that. Your honor, it’s a great pork tradition to wear kilts….where is your sense of tradition!
Some media are excited
https://www.nfl.com/news/tyreek-hill-infused-miami-dolphins-poised-to-be-nfl-s-cinderella-team-in-2022
Dang it, Bookman!
naplesfan2010
bookman11
26m ago
wow
It’s starting to change, guys.
The national press is starting to come on board.
Naples, either that or from here on forward Adam Schein will be considered a hack by his peers.
Not even a hack can reduce the significance of signing Hill and Armstead.
And the Shanahan tree is the Next Big Thing.
Hang on to your giant mug, bro, this time the hype has legs.
Have you guys checked out Zakoby McClain, the Auburn LB. Any thoughts on him?
He’s reportedly a bad combination of small and slow.
He hits hard and has a good motor though.
That was Zach Thomas combo too
He is smaller than Zach. He is a number of ones I have looked past due to their size as far as ILB’s go.
Now we have to live up to that hype
Otherwise its just squealing
Let’s go Dolphins!
Did you guys see that Bruce Arians called our Mike Florio at the end of his press conference
LOL
Best bulleted list of 2022.
“As alluded to above, I normally don’t look to sell my Cinderella team through hyperbole. But hey, I’m feeling it! So let’s get some takes off …
Miami is making the postseason.
The Dolphins are better than the Patriots.
Tyreek Hill’s new team will win more games than his old team.” — Schein
Pig I loved the highlight reel you put up on Zakoby McClain.
I do t know how he performs in the nfl
But I’m looking for acorns with those later picks
They are all a little flawed, but maybe some one like McClain can overcome that
valid
That is what I was trying to do also. Never looked at later round prospects as much as I have this year. lol
Miami swept New England last year.
I bought some Modelo for the first time. Not bad but feeling it off 2 beers.
Meant to say, not my fav. Guess I am feeling it. lol
Not that Grier and his scouting dept. haven’t researched mid and late round picks, but I’m sure they’re digging even deeper now.
^
I could see us signing quite a few UDFAs hoping to find a gem or some developmental players. Lots of UDFAs become good players. Not always great but solid pros that can help your team in some way on the cheap.
Sometimes less picks allows to focus on those lower picks
After my stressful day/week, I decided to unwind in my neighborhood
I’m in a place called Pig Beach
https://www.pigbeachnyc.com/
Do you think it’s safe for me?
I think you need to be packin’ a glock or something
bookman11 says:
March 31, 2022 at 5:48 pm (Edit)
It makes at LEAST as much sense as a pig in appellate court. 😉
bookman11 says:
March 31, 2022 at 5:50 pm (Edit)
Or a Hulk, for that matter…
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Did you know She Hulk is a lawyer ?
I did not
So a Hulk in court is not that unusual…well at least in the Marvel cinematic universe
She’s an attorney in the comics too
She’s the attorney to the super heroes
She was once Daredevils adversary in a case….lol
I was at work today when a colleague broke the news to me that Bobby Wagner had signed with the Rams. Without even thinking about where I was, I slammed my fist on my desk and screamed “FUCK!!!”.
Ya know that feeling when everybody shuts up all at the same time, stares at you, and you could hear a pin drop?!! LOL, yeah that happened to me today. 😆
Lol
LOL
I believe it was Tim who brought it up recently: the Eagles and we have great relations in terms of trading over the last decade. Remember when we traded for Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso, just as an example… not to mention last year when we traded up with them?
Well… they’re looking for a boundary WR to help Jalen Hurts, and it sounds like this could be Center Jason Kelce’s last year before he retires. What IF we were to trade DeVante Parker (<- that KILLS me!), Michael Deiter, and say a 3rd round pick (either this year's or next year's) and some change to the Eagles for their THIRD 1st rounder of this Draft (R1P19)?
That would put us in position to draft Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa, if we have that much conviction in him. What do y'all say?
And yes, I do realize it would likely take a 2nd rounder (not a 3rd rounder) to make it happen.
Not sure I’d do it, but it’s an option of sorts.
That could happen but I would not trade Deiter at this point and put all the chips on the rookie. Still need someone who could back up at OC.
Eagles are someone to think about trading up with. I had thought about that for trading up for a WR before we went out and got Hill.
Seems we really like Deiter (and reportedly, many other teams who have been calling us to trade for him). I believe you’re right, man. Deiter is probably just coming into his own, and the hope would be that he can be that guy for us this year.
M – the funny thing about trading Parker and getting something in return for him doesn’t kill me in the least. In fact it would basically be the 2nd time in his career where we got what we hoped from him. I like him, and he’s a talent when healthy but if we’re being honest he’s been much more disappointment than he’s been productive. I would do that move, especially if our staff felt Linderbaum would be a big upgrade on our line.
I’ve got SO much respect for the talent DeVante possesses, man. He’s one of the best WRs the league over when… HEALTHY. I get it, and I should be willing to move on.
If it makes us a better team overall, I suppose I’d be willing to make such a trade.
M – I feel like we gave Parker as many chances as we could, and odds are he probably plays here this season. I don’t think we’re focused on Linderbaum although I’d be excited if we were. We may be fine with Deiter or maybe we can pick up a starter still in FA after June 1st. BTW, I was disappointed we didn’t get Wagner, but I didn’t find out until I got home, so no cussing at work. 😁
😆
Yeah, man, it was funny! Somebody asked me if everything was alright. My colleague said, “football business… Miami Dolphins!”. Then EVERYBODY knew what was up! 😀
My friends keep taunting me with Brady to Miami rumors. They just can’t understand how I’d rather make the playoffs and lose with Tua than win a Super Bowl with Brady as our QB. I do not want Brady on our team and I for shit sure wouldn’t give up a fucking thing to get him here
That makes two of us! I’m right there with ya.
Mike E,
An “IT” prequel series!
https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/it-prequel-series-creeps-into-hbo-max-revealing-pennywises-origin/
I don’t subscribe to HBO-Max, but I might have to just to watch this once it finally comes out.
Cool! I’m down for this. I don’t know how much longer Stephen King will be writing so I’ll take what I can get now
The thing with Parker is I don’t see the touches for him at his cap. Hill, Waddle, Gesicki, Wilson, Edmonds and Mostert. Where does Parker fit in? You can’t pay him $8+M to be inactive or get 1-2 targets here and there. I think we’re trading him. No idea with who, how or for what, but I think it will happen.
Think Ervin! 3 or 4 targets a game for big gains! TD’s! first downs!
I don’t give a shit what his “cost” is!!!!!!!!
Like everyone else on the team!
All are for trade at the right price!
But he misses games or plays at 80% or leaves a game with some injury. For me Parker is either part of your offense or he has no value due to durability issues and he doesn’t play STs. You can’t carry a 4th WR who doesn’t play a role other than when needed. That’s what guys like Isaiah Ford and Preston Williams do on the cheap. A 4th WR has to play STs. The same with #3-4 RBs.
I agree: I think it’s going to happen… whether anyone likes it or not.
I agree Tim, I could see him used in a trade up from #102. That could be for any good player not just an OC or ILB.
Leo Chenal
Yeah, teams that didn’t have the WRs high on their board fall to them where they wanted them, look to other options. Teams know Parker can play, but they also know he’s not always available. I see a possible conditional pick for Parker from the 2023 draft. If he plays a certain percentage of plays and meets a criteria, maybe a 4th to 6th round pick. You get some cap relief and get some draft capital from a guy who’s not really in the plans moving forward. Parker is entering his 8th season.
M13, Did you ever check out ILB Leo Chenal? 6’3 250
#5 & #45
Now that cat there is a THUMPER! Love his highlights (thank you!), but I’m not seeing any plays in coverage to warrant a first or second round pick.
This is JMO, but the only way I’m drafting him early is to supplant Jerome Baker, and I’m not sure that’s what we need to be doing right NOW.
If we could find a guy like Chenal (THUMPER!) in a later round or even as an UDFA to augment/spell Baker, do it… but Chenal is going too early and he’s not worth trading up for. Again, JMO.
I’d sooner kick the tires on proven vets like Joe Schobert (came from Wisconsin, and former ‘man-crush’) or Reggie Ragland on the FA cheap. And who knows… now that Brian Flores is gone, perhaps KVN would be willing to come back to Miami.
I don’t think trading Parker for any kind of picks we would get would be worth it … aParker for a starter somewhere else , Yes worth it
Does Lynn Bowden win the backup Hill/Waddle job? He’s not on that level but his game is similar.
Lynn Bowden has been putting in a TON of work with Tua this offseason. I’d think he’s going to stick, and he’d also be our Wildcat QB.
Cedrick Wilson is also an option as a passer with some trickery. 😉
SO MUCH to look forward to this year!!!
BBMike,
Just wanted to let ya know that I’m not crapping on Leo Chenal: he’s a future STUD, to be sure! I see what you’re seeing, and it’s NICE! I just can’t see drafting a guy in the 1st round (that would be Chenal) to replace Jerome Baker, to whom we just gave a hefty contract. And the cost to move up into the 1st round for somebody to replace Baker isn’t necessary at this current juncture, IMO.
I feel we can find a thumper to augment/spell Baker without having to spend future draft picks to move into the 1st round, that’s all.
I’m going to be searching for that guy, my guy!
Baker is playing OLB now or so I thought. Chenal would not replace him. He would be in the middle and would replace Roberts and the like. That said, Chenal’s weakness is in coverage. He is a downhill run stuffer and blitzer. Does ok in zone coverage though. I don’t think he will be a 1st rounder, think mid 2nd.
All that said, I am still real interested in Brandon Smith and his versatility. I think he could be very impactful.
Not political toward one side or another. Really nothing new that has gone on with big corps.
LOVE Russell Brand!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! 😡
WTF?!!! 😡
We STILL have the most dysfunctional team in ALL of sports! 😡