Chris Grier, Mike McDaniel, the scouting department, and the rest of the analysts and consultants absolutely have to nail both their Free Agency signings, which by the way, begin Monday March 10th, and then also hit on several picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, which begins April 24th. You can probably say that every year, but this season may very well be the last for Grier and McDaniel if this team doesn’t make the playoffs, or potentially even if they do make the playoffs and get wiped off the field in embarrassing fashion in their playoff appearance. Aside from that, we haven’t built a roster, we have so many roster spots that need to be filled, much more than usual, and that’s partly due to Grier signing a whole lot of 1 year contracts last season which have expired. I estimate we will be turning over nearly 30 roster spots, that’s an awful lot.
If you look at the photo for this article, it shows the Top 10 players available in 2025 NFL Free Agency. Yes, that’s our very own S Jevon Holland. Jevon Holland was our 2nd RD pick (#36) in 2021. He had a great rookie season, showed all the promise in the world. 2 INT’s, 2.5 sacks, 7 QB hits, really showing his ability as a blitzer. He had another very good season in year two, 2 more INT’s to add to his 2 INT’s in his rookie season, but made 96 tackles (77 solo). He suffered injuries to both knees in 2023, and that really limited his production as he missed 5 games, but played through the injury late in thew season after missing 4 games in a row. His play ineffectual though due to the injuries. Last season started with a bang with his play in Game 1 against Jacksonville with a game saving forced fumble strip near the at the 2 yard line after a 10 yard run which was either likely going to result in a TD for JAX late in the 3rd QTR with the Jaguars already leading in the game 17-7. That was a game changing play, and the Dolphins did manage to win this one as K Jason Sanders finished the comeback win as time expired with a thrilling 20-17 victory in a game the Dolphins did not play well in at all. Later in the season Holland broke his hand and although he played through pain in 15 games, his production just wasn’t there. Still, Holland just turned 25, and the young talented Free Agent Safety is going to net himself a huge contract. Incidentally, it won’t be us, because we just don’t have the money, and we need at least 3 safeties with only S Patrick McMorris on the roster.
OK, so on to Free Agency we go, so let’s look at some players the Dolphins can use, but also fit into their restricted cap space. I say restricted because currently we have only $12.1M available. It’s certainly possible another restructure or two happen before Monday, namely QB Tua Tagovailoa or WR Tyreek Hill or DB Jalen Ramsey, but I pray they don’t for it will tie them to the Dolphins beyond this season when we need to be responsible and have these players earn the right to be here in 2026. That being said, here are the players I think we need to look at and their positions . . .
OG Brandon Scherff – 6’5 315 – 34 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $6.7M
Scherff is a 2015 1st RD Pick (#5), but an important fact is that he has played all 17 games throughout his entire 3 year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He might not be an All Pro OG at the moment, but he’s lightyears better than what we’ve had, and is an excellent pass protector.
OT/OG Mekhi Becton 6’7 363 – 26YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $10.2M
Becton resurrected his career last season playing RG for the Philadelphia Eagles. He obviously played for the rival NYJ at OT with mixed results, mostly unimpressive ones though. He did, however, play very well inside on that massive O-line in Philly. He would be a more expensive option because of his age, and there could be concern with a shorter QB (Tua Tagovailoa) seeing over him, but last I looked, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is the same height, so . . .
OG Patrick Mekari 6’4 305 – 27 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $10.3M
Mekari played in a lot of games for the Baltimore Ravens, but last season was the guard’s first full season of starting every game, all 17. He also has played both tackle spots giving him l;ots of versatility for the Dolphins. While his market value is on the high side, keep in mind this is a must hit for the Dolphins who simply can’t whiff on whomever they bring in at either OG spot.
S Jeremy Chinn 6’3 220 – 27 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $6.1M
I have Chinn here because we need 2 starting safeties, and we can’t spend $10M + on both, or maybe even either of them. Chinn would clearly be the SS as he’s almost LB sized for a safety. He’s a very good tackler, not much of a ballhawk. He only has 3 career INT’s and averaged about 5 pass breakups a season. We had former Bills Safety Jordan Poyer in that role and he proved he was clearly on the wrong side of 30 and was abysmal for our defense last season. Having a sure tackling safety in the mix could only help us.
S Justin Reid 6’1 207 – 28 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $15.5M
One expensive option is former KC Chiefs S Justin Reid. He fits in nicely as the FS for us. Very productive S with 10 career INT’s and a reliable, durable player who has played a lot of games for KC, and might I add, games in cold weather. While Jevon Holland may have more upside potentially, Reid is much more of a safer bet, and if we’re going to spend money, I’d rather invest in the safe bet than get burned giving the big money to Holland.
CB Kristian Fulton 5’11 197 – 26 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $3.4M
Fulton would be a less expensive CB option, but one who started more games in ’24 than his more expensive teammate Asante Samuel. Fulton was drafted in the 2nd RD (#61) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s a 4 year starter who has missed a handful of games here and there. Nothing screams out we need this guy except that he’s a 4 year starter, he’s young, and we need corners!
CB Darius Slay 6’0 190 – 34 YO – Estimated Market Value Annually $13M
Darius Slay is coming off one of his best seasons at CB, at the ripe age of 33. After signing an older CB last season in Kendall Fuller, I have my reservations about signing one 5 years older than Fuller, especially at such a physically demanding position like CB, where after 30, your speed and acceleration tend to really slow down. He did as I said have a great season last year, so he apparently had enough left last season to play well, but at his potential asking price, we absolutely cannot afford to be wrong on this one!
CB Charvarius Ward 6’1 196 – 29 YO – Estimated Market Value $15.3M
Ward is a very productive starting CB who has a lot of starting game action under his belt. His best NFL season was in 2023 where he has 23 pass breakups (That’s a ton!), 5 INT’s with one TD return, 1 forced fumble and 72 tackles (56 solo). I’m not quite sure we can afford him, and while I’m on the topic of affordability, D.J. Reed, former NYJ CB will priced similarly. If we wanted younger talent, Byron Murphy is only 27, but he will be way out of our price range so out of the question.
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Assuming Grier and Company are responsible and don’t squander any future cap space by restructuring bad contracts like Tua’s or Hill’s, to recoup some much needed cap space, it’s going to be a tough slog watching all these players snapped up who have much more available cap space, but that’s where we’re at. There are other positions of need as well, such as DT, and inside LB. I would hope we will be drafting those positions, but more than likely, regardless of whether we draft at those positions, we’ll be active in RD 2 of Free Agency which follows the draft, when the lesser expensive veteran talent is expelled after new talent is acquired in the draft. That’s how we handled it last season and I have o reason not to expect a repeat. Still unsure of whether DT/DE Calais Campbell will return and of course at what cost. He was a very inexpensive solution last season that we just can’t count on. As I’ve said in the past, we got extremely lucky with Campbell, that he was still around, that he accepted a low salary, and that his production was off the charts for a 38 year old defensive lineman.
While I’m pretty confident we won’t be heavily involved in the Jevon Holland sweepstakes, and I think it might be best for the team that we aren’t, I’m very curious as to what happens with him, and how he performs elsewhere after likely getting a tremendous pay raise in a huge free agency contract. Will he be healthy and play more like the rookie sensation, or will he always be dealing with injuries or just not really live up to the potential he showed early on? If this team is going to have success this season, it’s going to take a monumental job by Grier and staff. I just can’t stress that enough. The “Bully Bills” are still at the top, and the Patriots have a ton of cap room and a full complement of draft picks too. They have 9 picks, #4, #38, two third round picks, #69 and #77, #105 in RD 4, # in RD 5, and then two 7th RD picks, #22 and #240. The Patriots currently have the most cap space in the NFL. If the Jets can lock down a good starting QB, one that’s not 42 years old, they can be a tough get as well next season. I know oddsmakers probably have us ahead of both of those teams, but I’m not so sure about that. Grier is going to have a be a sniper and hit the greater majority of his targets in 2025.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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They did sign Safety Jordan Colbert to a futures contract a while back. He was in TC last year as well. So, we have McMorris and Colbert as the only safeties on the roster, for what that is worth.
Mike E,
Another solid write, Brother!
I’d asked Randy about Brandon Scherff a month or two ago, being Scherff is a former Iowa Hawkeye. He is a little long in the tooth, but he’s still solid and reliable… and affordable. He’d be a stop-gap for sure, until we can find a way to get younger and better at the Guard position.
My guy is James Daniels, G, and incidentally from Iowa as well, as a FA Guard. He tore his Achilles last season with the Stealers*, but he’s only 27 years old. Remember when MR. WAKE tore his Achilles nearly a decade ago? 100% recovery, he was older than Daniels when he tore his Achilles, and we’ve come a long way in science/tech/recovery since nearly a decade ago. He also shouldn’t cost a ton of $$$.
Hey, if we sign Scherff, I cannot and will not complain.
By the way, James Daniels was PFF’s #1 rated run-blocking Guard last season. Just imagine him opening up holes for Achane and Wright!
Spotrac estimates James Daniels’ contract to be around $7.8M/year… that’s affordable.
I’ve got to do a full 180 degree turn from Darius Slay. Not only did I not realize he’s now 34 years old (time flies, guys!), but if he wants around $13M/year at his age, he’d better be Pro-Bowl caliber.
He’s a New Year Day baby (born on January 1st)… that means if we do make the playoffs this season, he’ll be 35 years old.
Sorry, I wouldn’t do it for Slay. Pass.
I’d stay committed to signing a vet CB, but not one who is 35 years old wanting $13M/year.
The Dolphins restructured LB Bradley Chubb‘s contract to create $16.3 million in salary cap space, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
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Much more than I thought, so it more than likely wasn’t moved over to incentives but probably pushed some to dead money.
IF it was pushed to dead money, I’m now *cringing*…
I’m still thinking OG Aaron Banks is on the Dolphins radar
me too
Another FA Safety to think about is Andre Cisco, has 8 INT’s over last 3 seasons.
Agreed. Cisco ain’t no joke.
Quicky…
26.
Walter NolenDT Ole Miss
39.
Xavier WattsS Notre Dame
48.
Marcus MbowOT Purdue
90.
Savion WilliamsWR TCU
135.
Dillon GabrielQB Oregon
151.
Nohl WilliamsCB California
156.
Jay HigginsLB Iowa
226.
Jackson HawesTE Georgia Tech
233.
Willie LampkinOG North Carolina
252.
Nazir StackhouseDT Georgia
2026 LAR 2nd
Nice! I like the way Mbow plays.
M – Wake was an absolute freak of an athlete, I wanted to include James Daniels but our freaking luck with injuries made me leave him off. Coming off an achilles injury he might not even be the same player even if he’s recovered and doesn’t miss a lot of time. I don’t think Scherff’s the end-all by any means, there are plenty of ways to skin a cat. What do you (and BBM) think of Mekari?
I’ll NEVER lie: I’m truly unfamiliar with Mekari. I’ll give him a look and get back to you at some point, bud.
By the way… I really and truly do understand shying away from a player who is coming off a significant injury. It would be our luck to sign Daniels and he just physically breaks down shortly afterwards.
I could roll with this.
And I always get a kick out of the name ‘Miles Frazier’. Wouldn’t it be funny to learn that his middle name is Crane?!!
If one has never seen the sitcom “Frazier”, one wouldn’t understand! LOL 😀
Sorry, “Frasier”. Y’all know what I meant!
the chargers gave me their whole draft to move up 9 slots
so not very realistic
Agreed. However, you take what ya can get in these mock drafts.
BBM,
I read the other day that Chubb’s restructure was moved to incentives this year
BBM,
As per usual, you’ve got me intrigued in a WR in yet another Draft class. This year, his name is Savion Williams.
Yeah man, he is a weapon and just scratching the surface in becoming a WR.
Scherff is from Iowa, so of course I’m okay with signing him! Lol
Actually, even though I think he’s still playing at a solid but not spectacular level, I really hope we start going younger on this team. I think Scherff could come in and give you solid protection, and he could do it for a few more years. I’d still want more youth and talent in the pipeline. That’s kinda how I feel about this whole roster. Get younger and more talented. Start the process now and stop making moves like you’re a SB contender.
What are your thoughts on James Daniels… another Iowa Hawkeye?
Strictly based on our regular mocksters doing mock drafts… it would seem the consensus would be to trade down from R1P13 IF possible. I agree, but it’s all contingent upon who may be available to us @ R1P13.
So if the worst case scenario happens, YES… I’d very much like to trade down from R1P13.
Thank you, Mike E….I have to give you kudos for how hard you’re trying….fucking amazing! Lmao!
Thanks Krishna! lol
OK, this may be kind of silly, but I was just re-reading the article. Try doing this if you’re game . . . Imagine just the first paragraph being read by President Trump aloud. Made me laugh!
Do NOT restructure anyone….Live and let die.
Time to build a team? With future implications….lol!
I read the other day that Chubb’s restructure was moved to incentives this year
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Brian, I read that also but 16+ million in incentives is a lot. That’s why I feel that they may have done something else in addition to incentives.
If all of it is in incentives, and he achieves those incentives, it will all count against the 2026 cap.
Krishna
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March 7, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Do NOT restructure anyone….Live and let die…
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It’s a Friday!
Yep…Thank you!
I (the blog) should tell Ross, you need to live 3-5 years. The blog will help you realize a winning a playoff game and getting to the SB…lol…but first a purging
Half tongue and cheek, half serious…lol
i wish I could play Jimi Hendrix Watchtower…lol
Hotel California next…lol
lol…follow up with Purple Haze…jimi Hendrix…lol
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TK might like this version…lol
i went beyond the limit…lol
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Raiders land Geno Smith in blockbuster trade with Seahawks: reports
Geno Smith has been traded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Raiders in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.
Why is that considered a blockbuster? What else was involved?
because everything is hyperbolized in todays society
Buccaneers agree to terms with LB Lavonte David on one-year, $10 million contract
BBM,
I read they lowered his base and made the rest of this year incentive laden, where he could still reach his original salary. Maybe it’s to safeguard against injury for the team, and he did so in lieu of a release 6/1.
Imagine trying to keep Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Tua Tagovailoa all healthy for the entire season, and have all of them play well enough to get this team to win a playoff game or more.
Sounds like a lot of prayers are going to have to work there . . .
Brian, could very well be all incentives. It will just push all incentive money achieved to count against the 2026 cap. Which isn’t all bad as we are in the + in 2026 cap (for now). It will be nice to have a healthy Chubb back on the edge.
I just read a brief article on Tyler Booker, OG.
If he is what is purported, why wouldn’t you take him at 13?
Making 3 or 4th and short all game is a game changer, imo!
Especially, since the Dolphins were one of the worst at last year.
Because he is not a very good run blocker, especially for a zone scheme. He is really good in pass protection. PFF, ESPN and Draftbuzz all have ranked as a second round pick.
Ah, then he is not purported to be who they say he is in the article…lol.
Thank you!
He is probably worth a later 1st to a team that runs a power scheme, which he has plenty of.
Of course, this is just my armchair opinion. lol
Lol…well, I trust your eyes and research over most of these reporters.
MikeE, They are calling it a blockbuster trade because he is a top 15 starting QB and for click bait.
It’s rumored that Seahawks are going to target Sam Darnold.
He wasn’t a FA very long.
OG Alex Cappa cut by the Bengals on 3/3 signs with the Raiders on 3/5.
An article said the Bears didn’t tender ILB Jack Sanborn and is now an UFA who the Dolphins should pursue.
I don’t think so. He is TERRIBLE in coverage allowing 44 receptions on 52 targets (84.6% completion) for 481 yards.
PASS!
Mike – Regardless of Geno Smith’s status in the NFL, a trade for a 3rd RD pick just can’t be a blockbuster. Do you agree?
100%
Mahomes to the Jets for 3 firsts and 3 seconds would be blockbuster. lol
MikeE, you writing for Dolphins Talk now?
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I mentioned this prior to last season, for Achane to take the same path as Tyreek moving from RB to WR. My reasoning was to get him out in space more often from the slot and keep him healthier.
Sign power RB Nick Chubb for 3.2 million then draft RB Cam Skattebo and WR Savion Williams (would have to trade down to get more picks). I think Hill, Waddle, Achane, Washington, Williams at WR with Wright, Chubb and Skattebo at RB would be nice.
Forgot the article. lol
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I don’t think that’s how McDaniel sees the running game
he likes to run outside a lot
lol pines we had a power running g game – would be fun with all the speed at WR
but I don’t think he wants to build the team that way
Wright and Skattebo can do that, but wouldn’t have to be Skattebo. Brashard Smith, Bhrayshul Tuten, RJ Harvey, Woody Marks, Trevor Etienne, Jaydon Blue, etc. are just a number of RB’s who would fit.
McD also likes to run outside because of our interior line
That’s why I like Skattebo. He has power and agility at 5’9.5 and 219 pounds. He just doesn’t have a top end speed but has ridiculous contact balance.
Dolphins may not get much prime time this season.
“The Miami Dolphins rank #27 for the most watched team this season, receiving an average of just 918,471 views per game. Meaning the Dolphins were the 6th least watched team this season (2024)”.
Rutrow!
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy arrested for felony domestic violence Friday night.
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NFL won’t do anything because he is on the Chief’s, just like they didn’t with Rashee Rice.
I really thought we would have resigned some of our own by now before the negotiation period starts and their price tag gets driven up by offers from other teams. Mainly Kohou, Dodson and maybe Wynn.
Only players we have made a move on to resign (tenders) were Kion Smith and Cameron Goode.
That’s it outside of the futures contracts they did months ago.
Dolphins have the second least number of players on their roster in the NFL. Why does Grier do this every year and let the good ones get away?
So freaking frustrating.
Because he doesn’t know how to build. He just fills up the roster
Also, it’s not like they don’t have the money. With the Chubb restructure, per Spotrac, we should have 25-26 million on the books right now.
From SI, 5 FA Dolphins should sign:
Safety Trevon Moehrig
OG Will Fries
ILB Dre Greenlaw
NT Poona Ford
QB Marcus Mariota
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I can deal with that!
Regarding Greenlaw, he is coming off a torn Achilles. He did already return from that in week 15 last season but then injured his calf on the opposite leg and was done for the year.
He’s 100% now from what I hear and should come cheaper than what he got last season.
Bills signing DE Greg Rousseau to four-year, $80 million extension
TE Mike Gesicki is signing a three-year deal worth $25.5 million to remain with the Bengals, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
Chiefs re-signing WR Marquise Brown to one-year deal worth up to $11 million
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Roster Move | We have placed the right-of-first-refusal tender on CB Kader Kohou.
can I ask everyone
why is no one talking about re-signing Benito Jones
seems to be a lot of other suggestions of what to do at NT
but I thought Jones played great last year for us
and no one else seems interested
why not just re-sign him and deft a developmental NT late in The draft
there doesn’t seem to be much momentum behind re-signing a guy who played well for us
You saw my FA plans, Pigster: I’ve got Benito Jones on my list and happen to agree with you that he looked pretty solid for us last season.
But if I’m not mistaken, I think it was PFF who gave him horrible numbers. I trust my eyes over PFF, and I say he had a good season, too!
won’t be the e first time we disagree with PFF
Pigster,
Like you, I find it very important to adequately address our D-Line this year, particularly at the DT position (preferably before the end of day 2 of the Draft). For whatever reason, I’m not hearing or seeing enough emphasis being put on the position… and it’s driving me nuts.
It’s as though most think Zach Sieler is a 3-4 NT and think we play in the 3-4 all the time. Sieler rocks, so no need to consider another DT. Obviously, I’m not talking about the folks on this blog… but the fandom, the media, and pundits in general.
If we can land a STUD 3-down DT next to Sieler, this Defense is going to be SCARY good. With the immense amount of pressure our EDGE players can provide, we should fortify the middle of the D-Line. So when Sieler gets double-teamed, LOOK OUT for our other DT!
Walter Nolen would be PERFECT, IMO. However, we may choose to go elsewhere in the 1st round… especially if we stick @ R1P13, and that’s all good. There will be some solid DTs available on day 2 of the Draft.
I’d welcome back Benito Jones with open arms as solid depth.
bailbondmike says:
March 8, 2025 at 12:37 pm
Dolphins have the second least number of players on their roster in the NFL. Why does Grier do this every year and let the good ones get away?
So freaking frustrating.
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Mike E. says:
March 8, 2025 at 2:39 pm
Because he doesn’t know how to build. He just fills up the roster
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Yep….or said another way, manipulates the cap to “fill up the roster.” Lol.
Also, he has traded valuable picks away during the draft by trading up, and made trades for big name players that resulted in the loss of draft picks. Couple that with the fact that these players were given big extensions on top of that, and you have a team that is extremely top heavy in contracts, without the draft picks necessary to fill those holes with team- friendly salaries.
Kohou’s camp may be asking for more than what the Dolphins want to pay him. So, they tendered him to see what he gets offered in FA with the option to match. Kohou is worth 4-5 million per, IMO. If that is what Grier is turning down, then we will lose Kohou.
If Kohou doesn’t get an offer, his 2025 salary/cap hit will be 3.263 million.
If you are looking for a NT late in the draft, Georgia Tech’s Zeek Biggers, 6’6, 321 could be a nice option.
CG truly does NOT KNOW HOW to build a football team. With the number of coaches that he has been around, especially since Parcells, you would think he would have his OWN ideas on building a foundation for a successful football team. But, in my opinion, he is not even close….he acts/behaves more like a chameleon.
He’s always changing/drafting/hiring players for the team in the moment for the latest flavor of coach hired. He’s a coach pleaser.
Coaches come and go because the team is not built fundamentally/foundationally sound for them to have success. He showers them with toys they can use but he does not nor has he ever provided them a playground where they can have fun. The playground always has stickers and burrs….lol.
Oh…AND, he needs a new scouting department, imo…lol.
In an unexpected turn of events, Garrett and the Browns reached an agreement for a contract extension that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The defensive end will continue to be the leader of the franchise in Cleveland.
Von Miller has been released by the Bills. The decision is primarily to free up cap space, and now the linebacker will test free agency after playing three seasons in Buffalo.
LB Baron Browning has agreed to terms on a two-year, $15 million deal with a max value of $19 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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I thought he would cost too much for the Dolphins anyway.
PFN’s new no trade Dolphins mock draft:
Round 1, Pick #13: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Round 2, Pick #48: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Round 3, Pick #98: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
Round 4, Pick #115: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Round 4, Pick #135: Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
Round 5, Pick #151: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Round 5, Pick #156: Caleb Rogers, OL, Texas Tech
Round 7, Pick #226: Joseph Evans, DT, UTSA
Round 7, Pick #233: C.J. Dippre, TE, Alabama
Round 7, Pick #252: Jaydon Blue, RB, Texas
I’LL TAKE IT!
Though, not crazy about OG Rogers in the 5th, his ceiling is not that high.
TE Dippre is really growing on me. He’s 6’5, 256 and ran 4.69 at the combine.
DT/NT Evans, 6’3, 335, is not a bad choice but he’s coming off playing 6 years at a small school. Seems there are better NT options at #226.
I love the focus on the lines especially using first 2 picks!
13.
Armand MembouOT Missouri
48.
Jonah SavaiinaeaOT Arizona
98.
Terrance FergusonTE Oregon
115.
Shemar TurnerDT Texas A&M
135.
Danny StutsmanLB Oklahoma
151.
Tommi HillCB Nebraska
156.
Jamaree CaldwellDT Oregon
226.
Dante Trader Jr.S Maryland
233.
Craig WoodsonS California
252.
Brady CookQB Missouri
Chiefs re-signing LB Nick Bolton to three-year, $45 million deal
Aaron Jones, Vikings agree to two-year, $20 million extension
OL Cody Ford is re-signing with the Bengals on a two-year deal, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
49er’s DT Maliek Collins is being released in a move that will save $10 million on the salary cap, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
Final Pre-Free Agency Negotiation Day No Trade Down Mock Draft
13. Will Campbell OT LSU
48. Maxwell Hairston CB Kentucky
98. Sebastian Castro S Iowa
115. Darius Alexander DT Toledo
135. Jamaree Caldwell DT Oregon
151. Jalen Rivers OT Miami (FL)
156. Jamon Dumas-Johnson LB Kentucky
226. Cody Simon LB Ohio State
233. Craig Woodson S California
252. C.J. Dippre TE Alabama
I would be interested in Cooper Kupp as a sure handed vet who can run all routes but specifically can work the middle of the field. Hill, Waddle, Kupp and Washington are a good 4.
If the price is right, I’d do it.
Kupp has lost a step and has been banged up, but he’s still savvy, is a timing route runner and he gives us some size 6-2.
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: Davante Adams is joining the #Rams, agreeing to terms on a 2-year, $46M deal.
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The Steelers are expected to make an offer to pending free agent Sam Darnold, per source. Many around the league believe Darnold will wind up in Seattle, but Pittsburgh is doing its due diligence on any potential options ahead of the new league year.
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Mike Vrabel and Harold Landry reunite: The Patriots are signing Landry to a 3 year deal for 43.5M with $26M fully guaranteed, per source.
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While the idea of playing with his brother Nick in San Francisco appeals to Joey Bosa, he is expected to garner strong interest from the Dolphins, per source. Miami ranked 27th in the league in sacks in 2024.
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Sorry, but unless he comes hella cheap, I’m not interested.
WOW!!!
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A new NFL mark: the Bills and Josh Allen reached agreement on a new record-setting six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, the largest guarantee ever given to an NFL player, sources tell ESPN. Allen had four years left on his deal, but the Bills still rewarded their franchise QB with a new benchmark deal.
The Bills go through Allen.
And the AFC East goes through Buffalo.
Yep
Nice fit!
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The Seahawks are trading WR DK Metcalf to the Steelers for a second-round pick, per source.
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DK Metcalf and the #Steelers have reached agreement on a 5-year, $150M contract.
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There are league sources who believe the #Eagles are holding out hope for at least a 4th-round pick for TE Dallas Goedert in a potential trade, even if said pick was from later years like 26′ or ’27. However, a lower pick & more of a salary adjustment is needed for some* teams to continue conversations. Either way, Goedert is a Super Bowl champion and one of the nicer people you’ll speak to in the league, and in that locker room. #MuchRespect
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DO IT!!!
Where’s Rockphin?!!
I honestly didn’t think anything would kickoff until tomorrow, but TONIGHT seems to be the unofficial beginning of FA.
Happens every year.
Think Grier might make a move tonight?
No idea. I really don’t have a feel for how we’ll approach FA.
Same: I have no idea. But I’m going to be tracking it for a couple of hours just in case.
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Could star edge rusher Joey Bosa come home to Dolphins in free agency? A report from
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is linking the St. Thomas Aquinas product to Miami after his release from the Chargers.https://x.com/DavidFurones_/status/1898892116236919162
that makes sense- he’s hurt all the time! I can’t see him passing up the opportunity to play with his brother in SF if the money is similar to whatever else he’s offered by another team.
I love how we gave up more for Hill than any other team gave up for any subsequent WRs . Further Proof of Griers idiocy
Outside of maybe one big FA, I see us targeting needs with 2nd tier FAs. Then draft the best talent available. We do have some really good talent already so it’s not like we have no players.
we have no other choice but to go that route based on our cap situation. That one big free agent might be Holland .
It’s really not a bad situation. You fill needs with proven NFL players in FA and look to add some new special in the draft.
Mike Vrabel and Harold Landry reunite
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I hate it! Pats are really going to load up this offseason and be very tough.
Beat who you play. That’s the goal.
Wow, imagine having Chubb, Phillips, and Bosa all on the IR at the same time.
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EXACTLY!!!
Pass rush is a big deal. You’re not beating the top QBs with coverage. It’s about getting them off point and making them uncomfortable.
Think of the bright side, if Holland gets a big fat contract and starts and plays well somewhere else, we get a good compensatory pick next season.
Kong – I don’t want to seem optimistic, but maybe Phillips, Chubb and Bosa could teach Chop how to get on the IR too
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Looks like “Fattua” is back. (Fat Tua)
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Adam Schefter
Trade: the New England Patriots have agreed to send DT Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Godchaux attended high school in Plaquemine, La., before playing at LSU. He now returns to Louisiana once the trade can be processed this week.
I Don’t buy it!
Doesn’t sound like a Steeler move
Adam Schefter
Steelers continue talking to Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, but…Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh, per league sources. Rodgers and the Steelers are expected to talk and explore a union. The idea of Rodgers playing for Mike Tomlin is in play.
I agree, but trading a 2nd RD pick for WR DK Metcalf was a huge UN-Steeler like move. Guess things are a changin’
Tomlin doesn’t seem like a guy who wants to deal with a head case like Rodgers.
DT Sheldon Rankins is signing a one-year deal worth up to $7 million with Houston, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Monday.
Davon Godchaux will only cost Saints 5 mil this season. He would have been nice to have at NT. He’s beefed up to 330 since he was a Dolphin and still a solid DL.
I liked Godchaux. Not a big impact player, but solid defensive tackle.
M13, here you go:
Ian Rapoport
The #Falcons are releasing standout DT Grady Jarrett, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo, as the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee now heads to the market.
Panthers sign CB Jaycee Horn to four-year, $100 million contract extension
There goes one of the OG’s I thought the Dolphins should target.
OL Ben Bredeson agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract to stay in Tampa Bay, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Sara Walsh reported.
Dolphins could have easily afforded that contract.
M13, I think you will like it. I do.
Ryder’s Mock Draft Monday
I like it. (Well most anyway)
The Bengals are bringing B.J. Hill back after he agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal, according to ESPN.
Former Dolphins receiver Braxton Berrios is headed for Houston after agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2 million deal
The Bears have spent the past week revamping their offensive line and they made another HUGE move on Monday with former Falcons center Drew Dalman agreeing to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal that includes $28 million in guaranteed money. Dalman was ranked as the seventh best available free agent on Prisco’s top 100.
Here’s a look at what the Bears have done over the past week:
March 4: Acquired Jonah Jackson in trade with Rams
March 5: Acquired Joe Thuney in trade with Chiefs
March 10: Added Drew Dalman in free agency
Jaylon Moore has agreed to terms to a two-year, $30 million deal with Kansas City. Moore spent the first four seasons of his career being used mostly as a backup with the 49ers, but based on the the Chiefs’ offensive line needs, it seems like there’s a good chance the tackle could be Mahomes’ blindside protector in Kansas City.
Haason Reddick headed to Tampa Bay one-year, $14 million
Jonathan Allen, who was cut by the Commanders last week, will be taking his first visit of free agency. Allen will be visiting with the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Media.
Cardinals re-sign left guard Evan Brown, per report
Arizona’s left guard stays home on a two-year, $11.5 million deal, per NFL Media. His 74.3 Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade ranked 15th among all NFL guards last season
Report: QB Jimmy Garoppolo staying with Rams on 1-year deal