Stumblin’, bumblin’, fumblin’ . . .

Yes, folks, time to bring out the iconic photo that was not AI created that best represents this organization. I’m going to tell you , and I think those of you that know me, right before this week, you can see I was relenting to pull myself out of the just absolute pure hatred and disdain for the guys running this team and I made the 180 and I was going to try and be hopeful that they could ace this draft and get this team to a point where we could compete this season. All that just went right down the drain with the Jalen Ramsey news that came out yesterday. Let me explain why this should really be the final nail in the coffin for these clowns, Ross, Grier and McDaniel.

Let’s start with March of 2022 when the Dolphins made a philosophical change and tried to buy a championship here in Miami. Keep in mind, and this very important, that the Dolphins had 2 players that they drafted and got to the point where they were becoming the best players on either side of the ball for this team, DT/DE Christian Wilkins that they drafted #13 in the 2019 draft. In 2020, the Dolphins took big Robert Hunt, OG from Louisiana in RD 2 #39. While these 2 players, Wilkins and Hunt are developing nicely, the Dolphins instead of preparing to reward 2 players that they actually hit on in the draft, developed, and were the two best players respectively on the defensive and offensive lines, they shifted towards making a quick ascent to the top by acquiring WR Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs in March of 2022. The Dolphins surrendered a boatload of picks to get Tyreek Hill, a 2022 1st RD pick (#29), a 2024 2nd RD pick (#50), 2023 4th RD and 6th RD picks in 2023. The following year, again in March of 2023, (Beware the Ides of March?), the Dolphins acquired DB Jalen Ramsey from the LA Rams. We didn’t give up much to get him, TE Hunter Long who could never get going here, and a 3rd RD pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Dolphins also traded for OLB Bradley Chubb, surrendering more draft capital, the Dolphins sending their 2023 1st RD pick, 1 2024 4th RD pick in exchange for Chubb and RB Chase Edmonds. Here’s where the biggest problem starts . . .

Chris Grier gives Jalen Ramsey a 3YR/$72.3M extension in September of 2024, this already after jettisoning both DT/DE Christian Wilkins and OG Robert Hunt. To recap, the Dolphins acquire 3 players, WR Tyreek Hill, DB Jalen Ramsey and OLB Bradley Chubb. Hill 28 years old, Ramsey 29 years old and Bradley Chubb 26 years old. They let go players they drafted and developed, and if you follow the Dolphins, you damn well know how few players we actually hit on in the draft, so they let go Wilkins, 28 heading into his second contract, and Robert Hunt 28 also heading into his second contract. So they decided to pay guys they acquired from other teams and pay them, give up loads of draft picks, and then say goodbye to two of the best guys you actually drafted. But that’s not even the kicker! The kicker is, you give DB Jalen Ramsey this 3 year extension for $74M, and then in April of 2025, you report that both the team and Jalen Ramsey have mutually agreed that he should seek a trade. WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK!!!!!!!

7 months ago, Jalen Ramsey had no problem grabbing the money, and now he wants out? Listen, I’ve been telling you all this roster that Grier has cobbled together is a dumpster fire, basically just filling roster spots with low cost players that are available and fit into our compromised salary cap situation. That’s the story, we did it last season, but we got lucky on two fronts. Terron Armstead was a warrior and he played nearly the entire season on a bad leg. Equally as important, Grier totally lucked out with DT/DE Calais Campbell both being available and then signing with us, after bringing in a whole bunch of JAGS also on 1 year contracts that were one by one let go until Calais Campbell came on board. Sooooo, besides CB, where are the two biggest holes???? Wellll, whaddaya know Chris, DT/DE and OG!!! Hey, remember Christian Wilkins and Robert Hunt? Sure would be nice to have those guys!

Those are the some of the worst moves, but I haven’t discussed the other worst move. I fucking begged the Dolphins to play QB Tua Tagovailoa on his 5th year option. BEGGED!!! Every article I pleaded for some sanity and foresight. I hear the cries of the Tua defenders, “OMG, if he plays great, like he did in 2023, we’ll have to pay him a GAZILLION DOLLARS!!!!!” I told you 2023 was a mirage. He played the entire season in bubble wrap, was so careful not to get hit, and mind you, that’s Tua at his best, and he STILL COULDN’T BEAT A GOOD TEAM OR EVEN PLAY HALFWAY DECENT IN A PLAYOFF GAME!!! Let me ask you, if we played Tua on his 5th year contract, what do you think he would be worth right now after missing 6 games last season? Surely, NOT $212M!!!! So many mistakes, starting with trying to buy a championship acquiring other teams guys, then paying them, 3 YR/$74M for Ramsey, in 2024, the Dolphins restructured WR Tyreek Hill’s contract to a 3 YR/$90M winner. Tyreek Hill, the 30 year old WR who couldn’t even manage 1000 yards receiving last season. The very same Tyreek Hill who pulled himself from the season finale last season because he was frustrated, Team Captain Tyreek Hill.

Just to give you some more perspective on the shitshow that is unraveling before us, in GM Chris Grier’s press conference the other day, when asked about team leaders, Grier mentions Zach Sieler, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Alec Ingold and Austin Jackson. Who DOESN’T Grier mention? You guessed it, “The Frajeel”, the $212M crystal chandelier, QB Tua Tagovailoa. Completely omitted and forgotten. Does all this get Grier fired? I think we know the answer is probably no. Just as important, WTF does this team do going forward? Are we able to get decent compensation for Jalen Ramsey? If we can’t, does he stay here with the rest of the misfit toys on this roster? I swear I was starting to hope we could have a strong draft and then Grier goes ahead an opens up a huge hole in the defense with the Jalen Ramsey news. Just a tremendous clusterfuck, and really, so unfair to Dolphins fans. It really is.

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790 Responses to Stumblin’, bumblin’, fumblin’ . . .

  1. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Banks or Barron at 13 or trade down, anything less us unacceptable

  2. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    mf13ss

     says:

    April 24, 2025 at 9:01 pm

    On second thought, I do believe Membou has the largest bust potential of all top-1st round picks. I think the stej picked well!

  3. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    Jets get Membou, Dolphins will trade back and take S Jerky McFuckface with spina bifida

  4. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    TET to Carolina! That’s GOOD for us!

  5. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Am I going to watch some 4 on 3 playoff hockey here after that kerfuffle?

  6. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    thanks Carolina

  7. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Nice

  8. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Here’s where things are going to get VERY INTERESTING… starting with the Saints!

  9. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    BUH bye leafs game

  10. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

  11. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Fuck

  12. Brian in NY's avatar Brian in NY says:

    Top OL all gone

  13. The Flying Pig's avatar The Flying Pig says:

    well I guess we aren’t taking an OL at 13

    some people have mentioned Zabel.

  14. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Warren maybe to Bears

  15. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Hopefully Grief is on the phone.

  16. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Tim Knight

     says:

    April 24, 2025 at 9:10 pm

    You’re killing your self, we can’t have them all.

    ———

    I’m good, Bro. I just wanted as many options as possible for us. WALTER NOLEN is still out there, as is Will Johnson… and we can still trade down! 😉

  17. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    Tim, we can’t have any of the ones that were picked. LOL

  18. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    WOW! Colston Loveland is the 1st TE off the board?!!

  19. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    Jerky McFuckface still on the board though

  20. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    empty net

  21. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Kittle on last year of contract .. te ??

  22. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Dallas needs a WR could take Warren

  23. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Panthers WIN an exciting empty net ending 1-0 The defense mugged the shit out of the Lighting all night.

    SKUNK

  24. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Go wild 😎

  25. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Mykel Williams to the 49ers… GOOD!

  26. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Kewl

  27. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    2-0

  28. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    We’re gonna take Johnson or Barron, right? 🤮

  29. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Tkachuk ties game for Ottawa

  30. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Tyler Booker to the Cowboys!!! YESSS!!!

  31. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Grerrr

  32. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    WE’RE ON THE CLOCK!!!

  33. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Please, PLEASE don’t mess this up, Chris Grier…

    Trade down if possible, just a few spots…

  34. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Wild score

  35. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Panthers get to go home for the next two and shut it out early and rest

    Dolphins on the clock

  36. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    take your time to work out the trade

  37. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    It IS an AFCE thing. Everyone to commercial

  38. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    gonna be Barron

  39. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    There are still a ton of player I would take.

  40. Ken's avatar Ken says:

    Pick is in…oh commercial break. Happens every year

  41. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    The puck is in

  42. Tim Knight's avatar Tim Knight says:

    Always the long commercial when we’re up 😂

  43. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    We should all agree to go to the draft as a fest one year and chant “GO TO COMMERCIAL” when they announce that our pick is in….

  44. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Kenneth Grant!!!

    GOOD PICK!!!

  45. Wyoming85's avatar Wyoming85 says:

    There you go Rock

  46. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    I think we like this

  47. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    Nice!!!! Shocker!

  48. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Grant is a Ravensesque pick

  49. Tim Knight's avatar Tim Knight says:

    Okay you guys have mentioned him, DT!

  50. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Got my DT

    Check

  51. bookman11's avatar bookman11 says:

    I like it!

  52. The Flying Pig's avatar The Flying Pig says:

    happy with the pick

    could have been Jolan but I like Grant a lot too

  53. boulderfinfan's avatar boulderfinfan says:

    Good pick

  54. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    THERE goes Tyler Warren! Best of luck with the Colts, Tyler.

  55. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    So relieved we took Grant and not a CB or S

  56. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    Still want him fired though….

  57. CavalierKong's avatar CavalierKong says:

    We clearly tried to trade down but couldn’t find either a partner or the right comp, then went need with DT instead of BPA. I’m pleasantly surprised.

    • steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

      the upside is huge

    • manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

      Go Jets 🤟🏻

      • CavalierKong's avatar CavalierKong says:

        Doesn’t saying that make you want to vomit? lol

        JBB, I expect you guys to win in 4 or 5. We made a good end season run to get in the playoffs, but you guys learned your lesson last year and I don’t expect a letdown.

        We played you tough the 1st two games, but we just don’t have the firepower. I’ll be rooting for your boys to take it all.

  58. The Flying Pig's avatar The Flying Pig says:

    we really have to get OL in the 2nd though

    we might be able to move back in the 2nd and still get OL

  59. Randy's avatar Randy says:

    Grant needs to get in shape and develop his game, but he could be a true dominant 2 gap player. Potentially a great pick.

  60. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    I think the selection of Kenneth Grant screams WIN NOW! He’s a stud, he’s a player, and he’s (currently) quick AF for a man his size.

    No way I’d make that selection if I’m building a team (a NT @ R1P13), but to me, it seems as though Grier is taking his job very seriously to preserve his job.

    I really don’t hate the pick… I just question the longevity of a man Grant’s size/weight… it’s certainly NOT in Grant’s (or Grier’s) favor over the medium-long term.

    To be certain, YES… I feel Grant can be an immediate impact player for us!!!

  61. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    If Ramsey indeed is leaving because of a personality conflict, we should bring up a report from Sportskeeda insider Tony Pauline, who wrote Thursday: “Multiple sources tell me the main reason is that Mike McDaniel has rubbed a lot of the veterans the wrong way after early success with the team, they’d rather play elsewhere than stay with Miami at this point.”

  62. CavalierKong's avatar CavalierKong says:

    Really happy to read the good news on your procedure, BBM.

    In any of your thousands of mock drafts, did you pick Grant at 13? 😉

  63. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    “I’m a three-down player for sure,” Grant said Wednesday. “I can rush the passer with my strength and a little bit of finesse in there. Most guys think I’m just a run stopper, but I’m super athletic and can rush the passer.”

    Pairing Grant with defensive tackle standout Zach Sieler would be a major boost to increasing Miami’s physicality against the run.

  64. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    I agree kicked in

  65. Ken's avatar Ken says:

    I want to watch the whole round. Don’t think I can make it. Been on trial and have to be in court in the morning. Happy with the pick. Go Phins

  66. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Leafs win in OT

  67. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    And there goes Walter Nolen, to the Cards @ R1P16.

  68. Randy's avatar Randy says:

    M13,

    I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Grant is an IDL. He’s not a NT. He can play from tackle to tackle. I have no idea why this pick means we’re going for it. Grant is not a guy who’s gonna step in and dominate. He’s got a lot of work to do.

    • Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

      He’s definitely replacing Wilkins, not playing NT. That’s Benito Jones

    • mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

      6’3″, 339 pounds. If we desire to make him a NT, he fits the bill if/when we run a 3-4 D: he’s a space-eater and he’s FAST. He is Dontari Poe.

      If we’re running a standard 4-3 D-Line, then he’s our NG. Again, he’s a space-eater and he’s FAST. He is Dontari Poe.

      JMO

  69. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    I read that Miami came to Ramsey and asked him to take a pay cut after giving him another raise just that season. (Armando) and Ramsey was not interested in taking a pay cut because he didn’t think the team was good enough to win.

  70. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Okay need to settle down and take control of this game

  71. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    “A tight-quarters mauler who has the potential to serve a dominant role in the heart of an NFL defense,” says Kyle Crabbs of 33rd Team. “Grant has a compact, powerful frame and offers explosive hands to jolt and reset the point of attack.”

  72. Rockphin's avatar Rockphin says:

    That Stewart jersey looked too small for him. LOL

  73. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Grey Zabel to the Seahawks.

  74. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Zabel gone

  75. Randy's avatar Randy says:

    M13,

    I think Grant is actually a little soft physically. I think he needs to get into an NFL program and build himself up. He can lose about 10-15 in fat and gain the same in muscle. He’s potentially a true 2 gap player yes…but not just at nose. Think Jalen Carter.

    • mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

      I’m good with that! I think if he lost 10-15 in fat and gained the same in muscle, he could have a much longer career.

      Believe me, I’m not dissing the pick… I like it! And I think Grant playing beside Sack Sieler is going to be NICE!

  76. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Broncos take Jahdae Barron.

  77. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    WHO ARE THE STEALERS* GOING TO TAKE?!!

  78. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Well this is not going well

  79. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Sanders ?? Or does the fall continue

  80. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Derrick Harmon???

    Stealers* Nation is going to RIOT tonight!

  81. Tim Knight's avatar Tim Knight says:

    The Ravens like big physical DL and Weaver took on that approach but it’s not that unique. Be studs inside and let edge and quick defenders feast.

  82. Tim Knight's avatar Tim Knight says:

    RBs have regained their value.

  83. naplesfan2010's avatar naplesfan2010 says:

    Grant has blocked a lot of kicks, is known for batting down passes, gets TFL, and even intercepts the ball … all show agility.

    His personality will mesh well with Sieler.

    He’s only 21. He can lose that baby fat and not stay pudgy. He’s already lost 28 pounds down from 359.

    I like the pick and we needed a big DT. Other teams really wanted him.

  84. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    lots of OGs to pick from in 2nd

  85. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    G-Men just traded up to R1P25 from the Texans!

  86. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Gmen QB

  87. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Giants jump Rams for qb

  88. manitobafinfan's avatar manitobafinfan says:

    Sanders I think yes

  89. naplesfan2010's avatar naplesfan2010 says:

    hoping to get Savaaiieenneaeia for OG in the 2nd

  90. mf13ss's avatar mf13ss says:

    Jaxson Dart!

  91. steveccnv's avatar steveccnv says:

    Deion, what a tool, no one wants your ass in their bldg

  92. Mike E.'s avatar Mike E. says:

    NEW BLOG UP!!!

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