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.
Finsmob Unleashed 
First again 😵💫😎
And FFS why announce it ?? Just start making calls and see what ya can get in return …. I feel yer pain sir
IF ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT WORDPRESS CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT’S GOING ON HERE, NO ONE OTHER THAN TOBA CAN POST!!!
Maybe it’s a tariff issue 🤔
Fixed it!!!
Thanks MikeE.!
LOL…..”WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK!!!!!!!”
Thank you Mike E. for keeping it real!
33.Shavon Revel CB East Carolina
48.Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
67.Andrew Mukuba S Texas
94.Charles Grant OT William & Mary
98.Omarr Norman-Lott DT Tennessee
116.Miles Frazier OG LSU
135.Will Howard QB Ohio State
150.Cody Simon LB Ohio State
155.Dont’e Thornton WR Tennessee
224.Howard Cross III DT Notre Dame
231.Craig Woodson S California
253.Nofoafia Tulafono OC Wyoming
2026 CLE 2nd
Think we can get 53 picks?
Maybe if we target 2027?
I got 31 (not going to post them)
YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSS! My favorite photo!
MikeE,
Thank you for the content….and are you taking your blood pressure meds? Lol
WordPress has been on crack lately. One thing that has happened to me is that now sometimes when I tap on “delete”….the old backspace…it doesn’t just delete the previous latter or digit….it will delete a whole paragraph! WTF? What did I do?
Other times I just can’t even type anything. The box pops up, but I can’t access it.
Yes, I’m on my meds, but what you just mentioned with “delete” has happened to me many times, and that will really get me cussing!
That happens to me every day. I sometimes will type it out two or three times, back space to correct something and delete it again! Then I get frustrated and just say fuck it and don’t post.
Randy, you have to click your mouse inside the box before you type. Another annoyance that occurs all the time with WordPress
Dolphins could have afforded him.
CB Tre’Davious White has agreed to terms with Bills on a one-year, $6.8 million max deal, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. White split time with the Rams and Ravens last season after spending the first seven with the Bills, who selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
One thing I hate about this signing is Bills top need was CB and second need was DT.
Now, they have filled the CB need. I have seen many mocks with Bills taking DT Kenneth Grant. I would hate that for several reasons.
We can’t assume that any of these FAs that we could afford actually WANT to come to Miami. At this point, they are probably willing to take less to be on a SB contending team. Unfortunately we are probably not thought of as a contender by 99% of the FAs anymore, but probably were in recent years.
Bingo
The simulator is fun, but I don’t see any of DT’s Harmon, Nolen, Grant or Tyleik Williams lasting to pick 48.
At the end of the 1st round, Bills, Chiefs and Eagles have a need of DT as either their 1st or 2nd need. Then Bears and 49’s before we pick in the 2nd.
Mike – I’m not even slightly worried about the Bills and what players they get. Realistically where heading for a reset so we won’t be competing with them. More than likely the Jets and Patriots pass us by this season
Patriots for sure
Yep, agreed
Any of you handy fellers around here help me with something please . . .
The # on a screw for the diameter, is the screw thicker as the numbers go up or down? Example, is a #2 screw thicker than a #4, or is it the other way around?
Thicker as you go up in #
Thanks Mike. Door on my armoire that is 34 years old all the screws are stripped. They’re #6 and they’re all falling out. Is there a #7 or do they only have even numbers?
Mike E,
I think you’re giving Grier an awful lot of credit when you say Tua wouldn’t have gotten a huge contract this year as opposed to last year. I think it would have been nearly identical.
LOL, I read this 3 times until I finally picked up the sarcasm. You’re probably right, the idiot would probably give him more!
MikeE. are the screws stripped on the door or the armoire itself?
Either way, take wooden toothpick and snip off the tapered end then insert the toothpick into the screw hole as far as it will go, mark it at the edge and snip it off. Douse the little piece of toothpick with wood glue and shove it back in the screw hole. Let it set 24 hours then reattach the door and your original screws should hold just fine after that. Done it many times.
Your wife will think you are a genius. lol
Not the screws, but the holes. All the screws are just spinning around and they keep falling out. Do you think the thicker screw would work? I’m heading to Home Depot later for some wood stain/sealer anyway
Not sure without looking at it but the wooden toothpick trick works and should work fine with the original screws.
MikeE,
I’m on an IPad, so I have no mouse! Man, you’re old. 😛
Yes, yes I am! lol
MikeE,
Are ya sure it’s the screws that are bad and not the holes? Wood usually strips before metal screws. You may need to go with bigger screws or use anchors.
Definitely the holes. I bought new screws just to be sure, and they’re just spinning around, same size. I’m going to go up in diameter and hope it sets.
MikeE,
BBM had the best advice. Use that technique before using bigger screws. Sticking with the original size is best if possible.
Randy, the same thing happens to me on my iPhone . It’s infuriating, especially when I type something I feel is very insightful (most likely not), and it deletes this whole thing.
I have my surgery scheduled now the day before the draft on Wednesday to get this thing yanked out of my chest. I will only be in the hospital 24 hours as long as it can be done with a scope. Won’t know the pathology results until the following Wednesday. I met with an Oncology doctor yesterday and he went over my labs and my PET scan with me. He feels it is not cancerous just like the thoracic surgeon said. He was the most thorough doctor I have ever talked to. Spent 20 minutes explaining what he is looking at on the scan and why he thinks it’s not. He said there is still a chance that it may have some bad cells but will have to wait for the pathology.
Thanks for the well wishes beautiful people!
Brian,
I have started writing in more paragraphs because at least I’ll only lose a paragraph of it that way. Too bad for you guys though. It usually means I type more. Lol
haha! Your thoughts are always pretty spot on Randy! I’ve just left autocorrect mistakes in fear of it deleting.
That’s good news BBM! the docs wouldn’t be that transparent if they weren’t confident in their diagnosis, so that’s really good to hear. I’ll be thinking Positive thoughts for you
Thanks!
BBM,
That’s great news, man! I absolutely HATED being in the hospital and convinced my doctor to let me out after one day. She wasn’t happy with me. Lol
lol
Hey BBM – Hoping for the best for you my friend!
Thanks!
BBM : great news , best wishes for a speedy recovery.. and Kewl hack on the screw holes… I will likely remember and use that
Thanks Toba!
BBM,
Best wishes and prayers up for you on Wednesday, my guy… we’ve got you.
And regarding your stripped screw hole hack? I’ve done it dozens of times in my life and it’s never once failed me. Great advice to Mike E!
Thanks brother!
Mike E,
Another stellar write! You didn’t screw it up (haha, stripped screw hole joke)!
I wonder if we’re going to Tank for ______ this season? As Grier stated in his latest presser, you’re always peeking a year ahead… and he even cited the QB position as an example. Hmmmm…
next year’s QB class looks very strong
For fucksake Mike, you act like it’s all doom and gloom
what if we trade down and get 6 great year 1 starters, then acquire another
…another Calais in FA, and Tua has an amazing year, and Tyreek forgets why he wanted out, and Waddle actually balls out, and our newly acquired DL plays great, and Josh Allen starts his massive decline
I mean come on dude, all these things are as likely as not, and yet Mike “Chicken Littles” E’s sky is falling, WTF
Thanks M, as you well know, I hope that’s the case. Our current QB won’t take us to where we all hope to be
BBMike-
You got this! I am just catching up on your situation. Best wishes and positivity!
Mike E-
Love it! I don’t know how anyone can defend this organization anymore. Utter failure. Hopefully after 1 more year of it Ross will try again….probably just more clowns with different names.
Thanks ER!
Thanks BBM!
I have a decorative piece of wood above the bathroom cabinets, where the sink is, the screw fell out and mostly spins, if it comes off again I’ll toothpick it 😜
There you go. My grandfather was a handyman back in the day and would take me on weekends to do odd jobs. He taught me that trick like 45 years ago.
How good are the QB options in the 2026 draft? And, just how high in the draft do you need to get to pick a guy you think is worth it? I don’t think we’ll be in the top 3 of the draft in 2026, so how big of a move might we have to make and what assets will it take to get there?
This team needs to build, so I’m not really thrilled about the idea of giving away a bunch of draft picks over the next few years for a QB who really isn’t any better than Tua.
we’ll be this year on both sides of the ball what Cincinnati’s D was last year
you give them too much credit
right now, Manning Allar and Iamaleava are the top three. Nussmeier is another . Where they are picked depends on next season. The QB for South Carolina is another .
on the surface and this early, 2026 seems like a good QB draft
but it’s very early and we have to see who’s coming out
Arch Manning may be the top QB if he comes out but he doesn’t have to come out
I agree with why is Grief holding a presser to tell us Ramsey wants out
tell him he has a contract, enough said
if he wants to pout on Tyreek’s shoulder have at it
becuase then it gets ugly. Today’s NFL doesn’t work that way; the players usually get their way. Look at all the top tier WR’s who have changed teams over the past five years.
we’re going to suck anyways, whether or not he’s over there stewing or not
we really don’t save any cap
We will
moving forward. If he doesn’t want to be here, that will only lead to problems in the locker room. Maybe we’ll get a 3rd for him. See ya.
While waiting and getting my preops done yesterday, I was scanning Dolphins news. Can’t find the post now from one of the writers at athalon.
He was talking about how the Dolphins need not screw around and need to face reality. No one in the AFCE is going to unseat the Bills in 2025 with outside chance the Patriots. The AFC, again, will have a cluster of teams competing for the WC spots and the Dolphins more than likely will just miss.
They need to reset not soft reset or retool or whatever you want to call it. Dolphins in moving on from Ramsey will have 2 holes at CB, 2 holes at DT, at least 1 hole on OL. Looking at the bigger picture, due to the cap, Dolphins will also have to move on from Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb in 2026 and will they be able to resign Phillips. Then they have no TE’s under contract in 2026. Not to mention all the 1yr contract players who will have to be replaced, especially at Safety.
He said the Dolphins just need to blow it up now and I will try to remember all what he came up with in my next post. Work has been busy today.
correct . Which is why we should draft BPA at 13.
💥💥💥
then in 2026 💥💥💥 again
when Tua comes off the books in 3 years 💥💥💥
trading Ramsey for Davonte Smith doesn’t fit our cap
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/miami-dolphins/news/eagles-trade-prediction-sends-devonta-smith-dolphins-72-million-3-time-all-pro-defender/64d4ded10f3371e690acc9c6
nothing else to write about this close to the draft. Click bait
We are trading Ramsey, but yeah I agree and he didn’t think it thru
Best case scenario would be to trade all of our rd 5 and sooner picks to 2026 or later
would love to trade Tyreek too at least by the trade deadline
Wishing you all the best, BBMike.
Thanks Tim!
Brian in NY
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April 18, 2025 at 2:30 pm
next year’s QB class looks very strong
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Indeed it does, Brian! And I really hope our guy Drew takes another step forward this season. That would be GRAND!
Agreed! He needs a few moments in “those games”. I’m still not sure he has that “it” factor needed to take that next step.
I saw a few games where “it” was starting to show a little.
yes. I want to see him take that next step like M13 said.
Here is the major flaw in trading players and picks for the future: Grier is still here. He’s going to make the best decisions for the team for the short term, not the long term because he wants to save his job.
he actually hasn’t drafted bad
he’s just made some real questionable contract decisions
he’s still here this year too
he threw 🧁 under the bus, blaming him for some bad picks
Grief is the guy that doesn’t want to work for it, he told us this when he tried to buy a team Hill, Chubb, Ramsey
Steve – you’re kidding, right?
I think of you read down a bit you’ll see he was.
of course
Grief can go suck a bag of dicks
he can’t take responsibility for anything
always the victim
he was Ross’ safe from scrutiny pick
of all the stupid things they’ve written, this takes the cake
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/wild-trade-idea-sends-tua-tagovailoa-to-nfc-south-team
I would have to pause being a Dolphins fan for as long as that narcissist egomaniac is the QB.
We need interior DL regardless of Grier trying to save his job. If we don’t address that he will lose his job.
Mike E. will like this. The guy saying the Dolphins should reset now said to clean house now by getting rid of Tua, Ramsey and Hill this year then Chubb next year and explained that it is doable.
Said Dolphins should restructure or extend a player to clear about 6m extra in 2025 cap.
Trade Hill for whatever a team is willing to give. It will only add 600K to his dead cap.
Trade Tua to the QB needy Saints for Picks #9, #131 and DT John Ridgeway, the Saints have the cap this year to take him on. Trading Tua will cause an extra 19.4m cap hit for the Dolphins but by clearing more cap the Dolphins can handle that.
Trade Ramsey post June 1st for a 2026 draft pick and clear another 6m in cap in 2025 and 2026.
This will leave the Dolphins about 10m in cap to sign rookies and contingencies.
The trades on Tua, Hill and Ramsey will clear 114m in 2026 cap. Then Chubb becomes tradable prior to the 2026 draft and clear another 7m, 121m total cleared for 2026.
Do it!
Took me a second to take that in and haven’t had time to verify his #’s today.
I was like WTF, for an extra 20m cap hit we can move on from Tua and Hill and clear 108m in 2026 cap.
Hell yeah!
I got to look up John Ridgeway. Don’t know why he threw that name in there. Sounds familiar, I think.
I may have to go to the draftbuzz simulator to see if I can make that trade and what I can actually get for Tua and Hill. lol
Hopefully it slows down here.
Titans released OT Nicholas Petit-Frere. I wonder if he can play OG.
I remember him coming out of Ohio State.
Article titled: Are Dolphins in line to select QB on Day 2 of NFL Draft?
I responded in my head, “Who the fuck knows?” lol
Long article about much of nothing. Only took away this:
Coming up as a team doing work on QBs earlier during the pre-draft process, the Dolphins met with, scouted or evaluated Texas’ Quinn Ewers, Louisville’s Tyler Shough, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord.
In a mock draft done by NFL.com, Chad Reuter predicts that one of the Dolphins’ selections will be Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, whose 155 passing touchdowns are tied for the most in FBS history, with the No. 135 pick.
BBMike! I would do ALL those things! Clean out the house, take out the garbage! LET’S GO!!!!!!!!!!
Tim – I’d bet a few million that Grier only wished his job rests on whether or not he gets a decent DT. He deserves to be sofa king fired it’s not even funny. What more does he have to do to ruin this team that you would feel this way?
From Pro Football Rumors, they say teams inquiring about Ramsey don’t want to pay him 21.1m and want the Dolphins to take on more of the cap hit in a trade.
Take it on , I don’t want him here, just get a good return for him.
Falcons and Raiders Have Interest in Trading for Jalen Ramsey | Yardbarker
Per Jonathan Jones: “One league source said they were aware of Miami’s interest in moving Ramsey as early as the NFL Scouting Combine in February. Another source believes the Dolphins going public is an effort to gin up a market for Ramsey that just isn’t there right now.
The Dolphins are prepared to take on the $29.2 million cap hit to trade Ramsey next week (or before June 1), but sources say teams are balking at being on the hook for all of Ramsey’s 2025 salary.
Well, I made it work on draftbuzz but I had to trade Tua and a 2026 5th to get just pick #9. It worked out great but don’t see the top 2 slide that far. Got a 3rd and 7th for Hill. CB’s and top DT’s went fast.
PICK: 9 RND: 1 Will Campbell OT LSU
PICK: 13 RND: 1 Armand Membou OT Missouri
PICK: 48 RND: 2 Alfred Collins DT Texas
PICK: 87 RND: 3 Savion Williams WR TCU
PICK: 98 RND: 3 Andrew Mukuba S Texas
PICK: 116 RND: 4 Jacob Parrish CB Kansas State
PICK: 135 RND: 4 CJ West DT Indiana
PICK: 150 RND: 5 JJ Pegues DT Ole Miss
PICK: 155 RND: 5 Dillon Gabriel QB Oregon
PICK: 159 RND: 5 Vernon Broughton DL Texas
PICK: 224 RND: 7 Phil Mafah RB Clemson
PICK: 231 RND: 7 CJ Dippre TE Alabama
PICK: 237 RND: 7 Mac McWilliams CB UCF
PICK: 253 RND: 7 Teddye Buchanan LB California
I could have taken a trade down from either 9 or 13 and gotten better CB or top DT but could pass on those 2 big uglies.
First 4 picks are fire!!
Mukuba too
I remembered our last two first round picks when selecting at 13, and decided to look at our first round history with that pick and saw that we have done REMARKABLY well!
1977: AJ Duhe
1981: David Overstreet (of course, died tragically after a promising start to his career)
2016: Laremy Tunsil
2019: Christian Wilkins
We traded 1 for a nice haul, one died, one we re-signed and he had a nice career (Duhe), and one we stupidly let walk (you know who that is)
I’ve been eagerly waiting for your response to this.
REPORT: Dolphins May Take a QB Early in Draft; Rounds Two Through Four Range | Yardbarker
https://dolphinstalk.com/2025/04/report-dolphins-may-take-a-qb-early-in-draft-rounds-two-through-four-range/
https://dolphinstalk.com/2025/04/wheres-the-urgency/
Some of us on this blog could have written that article.
^ That’s why I posted it. lol
Whether we take a QB this season or almost certainly next season, the Tua error is coming to a close here in Miami
Now is not time to be “bold”. Now is a time to swallow your ego and buy bread eggs and milk not an expensive box of chocolates. This team is already rebuilding, resetting…whatever you wanna call it. Don’t make the same stupid mistakes you’ve already made. Build it right.
In other words, don’t go to the grocery store hungry. lol
I think by saying “bold” he’s saying make the right decisions: i.e. dont draft a corner at 13 just because we need one, draft bpa or trade the pick for more.
We have holes in so many places. Just keep taking players that can help you now and develop into impact players at any position
Brian,
I know you love Warren, and I like the kid too. I wouldn’t even be upset if they drafted him at #13. I’d be disappointed but not upset. That said, Warren isn’t even on my radar at #13…nor is any other offensive “skill” guy.
I think the “right” decision is to focus on the LOS. Period. Full stop. There is no skill player who stands out that much…including Warren. Now, if Bo Jackson was sitting there at #13, I take him. Nobody in this draft comes close to that. This team needs to be built to support a young QB, I’d say, in about 3 years. If by that time, you’ve built a team that can support a QB, you can maybe even win a SB with a below elite QB like Philly did.
I’m always amazed that I am reamazed that the pull to the shiny objects just always gets bigger as the draft draws closer. It happens every damn year. Lol
I can’t disagree with that ideology, even if The Penn St. Homer in me wants to
Hey, all you fantasy geeks. Anybody watching the “Wheel of Time” series on Prime? If so, what do you think?
we need to disregard thoughts about our 2025 team/record for this draft
draft like you’re not even playing this year and you have the 2025 and 2026 drafts to field a team before playing again
stop the drafting thinking that you can win a playoff game this year
just build the team the right way
don’t even think of trading Ramsey for a player
again Steve, Grier is drafting for his job. He needs to win a playoff game for him to justify having one after this season. That’s most likely going to affect his decision making.
I don’t believe that, I think if he tells Ross what he’s doing Ross will buy in
Ross seems to be loyal to Grief as if he’s family
I’m praying what you said, is actually how Ross feels, not holding my breath
https://phinphanatic.com/dolphins-fans-wont-like-trade-idea-save-tua-tagovailoa
interesting, if true
Brian,
I hear and relate to your inner Homer! In my heart of hearts I want us to draft a couple Iowa guys every year. Frankly, if we’d drafted a couple Iowa OL each year over the past 10 we’d have a helluva lot better OL right now than we do. But, my inner Homer is leaking out. Lol
That phinfanatic article just states what some of us have said about Tua and Hill from the get-go. But, it’s easy to say taking away a guy like Hill makes the QB better because he spreads the ball around more and doesn’t focus on him, it’s a lot harder to replace the impact that one guy has. Plus, it’s still on Tua if he’s focusing too much on Hill. Don’t. Who gives a shit if he gets 2000 yards receiving? I don’t. I want to win. That kind of lazy ass leadership is why this team sucks.
and that’s why I refer to him as 🧁
Also, it doesn’t matter if they trade Hill or not. That won’t make Tua a better QB. Tua is going to be coached the same in that he needs to protect himself.
That said, Tua’s alarm clock will continue to go off at 2.5 seconds and then get rid of it. The play will still be called for a specific target, whether it’s Hill or someone else. If his 1st and 2nd reads aren’t there, get rid of it and don’t try to extend the play.
The article would make more sense if it were a different QB and not someone who will be coached to save himself.
Tua is a pussy, a big ole weenie, he doesn’t want to deal with Tyreek’s wrath, when not looking his way first
you could say Tua and MM are both 🧁 🧁
show me the money he said before he re-signed last offseason, now he’s got his money and us no where to be seen, not an oversight Grief didn’t mention him as a leader
Tua doesn’t event deserve to be called by his name he’s now 2 cupcakes
🧁🧁
Kiper has us taking Jahdae Barron at 13, I think it would be a safe pick
CBs are expensive, and this draft isn’t exactly loaded at CB
Our D may suck no matter who we draft, take Tyler Warren and give 🧁🧁 his Gronk
Grant DT from Mich would by my 3rd player ok to draft at 13, if someone doesn’t Tunsil down the board
I’m on the fence about going to training camp this year, Grief needs to change my mind
Call him Hawk Tuah. lol
steve,
I don’t think Warren is a Gronk. He’s more of a Crash Jensen in terms of play style. As far as a go-to guy, none of us know if he can be that sort of player yet. I think he’s gonna have a harder time finding space in the NFL, but the possibility is sure there. He’s definitely a tool that a smart OC might be able to really take advantage of…do we have one of those? Asking for a friend. 🙂
I honestly feel like he would be a lethal weapon in MM’s offense. He’s kind of like a Jensen on steroids .
He was definitely a go to while at Penn St the last two years. Whether that translates to the NFL is another story, but I think it will.
No one is, just meant his security blanket, someone to throw to, when you need a big first down
Brady wasn’t all that without his blanket, still better than 🧁🧁
I am seeing Warren going to the piece of shit Jets. I will be livid if that happens. Even if he goes to the Colts or the Bears, I can still root for him.
*seeing in a lot of mocks
Brian,
For your sake and happiness, I hope Warren doesn’t go to the yets. That would suck. Best to put up a plexiglass shield in front of your TV next week. Lol
😂😂😂😂😂
Has anyone mentioned we need to add interior DL? 🤪
we currently have a lot of needs on defnese
no we have Sieler
Why do I have a feeling we are going to get a fourth rounder for Ramsey, get slammed with a huge cap hit AND pay a portion of his salary?
because no one wants to pay his 21m for this year
Grief needs to hold out as long as possible, the longer he waits the better the deal, if he trades too quick he may have to eat 10m
right, and here is where Grier makes his mistakes: we gave up a 3rd and THEN gave him a huge extension, and then another. We always seem to take it on the chin .
https://phinphanatic.com/regrading-dolphins-disappointing-2024-nfl-draft-class-one-year-later
I have no problem with our draft last year
I think those are pretty fair grades for now. Let’s wait until the three year mark to fully assess.
Tim Knight
says:
April 19, 2025 at 5:36 pm
Has anyone mentioned we need to add interior DL?
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His name is WALTER NOLEN!
There’s only ONE player across the fruited plain who played better than Walter Nolen against the run last season: Mason Graham. And Mason Graham had the help of Kenneth Grant playing right beside him… think about that.
Plus, Walter Nolen played in the SEC, to boot.
And ICYMI, I already sleuthed out the ‘maturity issues’ regarding Nolen via Grok 3: nothing more than unsubstantiated rumors, mostly because he chose to skip the Combine for whatever reason.
I’ll call that curious, but not a red flag for maturity issues.
“Walter Nolen, a projected first-round pick, chose to skip the NFL Combine on-field drills but still participated in medical evaluations and meetings with teams. He opted to focus on Pro Day workouts at Ole Miss instead. This strategy allows players to control the drills and showcase their abilities in a familiar environment, potentially reducing the risk of injury or performing poorly under pressure.”
if the talent is there, I would definitely prefer DT @13 than CB
Given the current circumstances with our Phins right now? ABSOLUTELY agreed.
With Walter Nolen and Sack Sieler manning our interior, you can’t run and you can’t hide.
I also think our LB room is looking good to stop the run.
And our EDGEs have the potential to really put the pressure on opposing Offenses.
All of these equals making life easier for our Secondary.
my thoughts exactly M13!
Now look at the list of BIG name players who skipped the Combine drills this season in the link below…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/02/27/nfl-combine-participants-skipping-drills-list/80711854007/
But if Walter Nolen does the same… BAD Walter Nolen! SMH
Some team is trying to tank his stock so they can get him.
Last thing this evening about my man-crush Walter Nolen, before it gets OLD! LOL
His floor is already HIGH, but his ceiling is even HIGHER. The potential with this kid is unbelievable. He is, after all, the former #1 recruit of the 2022 class. He’s arriving on time, and the proof is in the pudding with what he did to the SEC last season.
And YES… he has the frame to add more muscle. He almost looks skinny at his 295-pound playing weight.
When I say “skinny” it’s relative to your average DT, of course.
Oh! And one last thing… Nolen has played every single position on the D-Line (minus the 0-tech), sometimes even lining up in the ‘Wide-9’ at 295 pounds… and he damn near got the QB on a couple of occasions.
That’s rather impressive for a guy whose bread-n-butter is being a run-killer, first.
Tim,
Now then! LOL 😀
Have I made myself clear about adding an interior D-Lineman?!! 😉
Maybe Nolen isn’t your flavor, but I ensure ya that we’re on the same page, Brother!
I suppose the only argument for taking CB over DT @23 is this is a VERY deep class for DT’s. But then again, we probably need more than one from this draft.
M13 and Brian, we need interior DL more than one OL position. If it’s equal we have to go DL.
^ I said before we can find a starter for either OG position in the 2nd round and possibly 3rd to 4th round.
^ SAME!
Agreed
Brian in NY
says:
April 19, 2025 at 8:18 pm
my thoughts exactly M13!
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I hope we’re right, man!
But I caution, do not underestimate getting a STUD, SHUTDOWN CB (Will Johnson) on a rookie deal. Part of the reason we’re in this financial mess? We overpaid for Jalen Ramsey (and then EXTENDED him!!!).
Can’t pay BIG $$$ for your QB, your WR, and your CB all at the same time. Aside from a pass-rushing specialist, these are the top-PAID positions in the NFL.
I’m NOT a proponent (given our current situation) to draft Will Johnson, but it makes $en$e from a financial standpoint.
Again, I hope we’re right, man!
Did y’all know that my R2P48 (Wyatt Milum LT/LG, West Virginia) has never given up a sack (2,311 snaps!) in his collegiate career? And best part about it? He’s a ZONE king! Yup, he’s 317 pounds of pure ZBS.
You don’t even need to watch his ‘tape’. Just put on his highlights and you can see just how prolific he is as a blocker.
His short arms qualify him as a potential Guard in the NFL. And if Darth Paul doesn’t work out at LT (I see no reason why he wouldn’t), Milum can handle the LT position.
I truly want to see us get BIGGER (heavier) at the Guard positions. 320+ pounds is what I’m shooting for, and one of the reasons why I wanted to nab James Daniels so badly (he’s another ZBS dandy).
I think ZBS Wyatt Milum at 317 (he’ll get to 320+, bet) is the perfect fit for our O-Line.
Seriously, if we’re rocking a Center who is barely 300 soaking wet, we’d better have some MEAT on both sides of him.
watched Milum tape a while back, me likes
never thought I’d say this again, I like Omar in this stage of our team, he’s never been a yes sir guy, he’s not shy about going right after anyone from our front office, he’ll sort of hold them accountable by calling out the BS, especially from Grief
it’s tough to play outside CB in the NFL at 5’10” when you only have a 32″ vertical
I like smallish CBs, they’re quicker and have better recovery speed, than taller ones, it’s just tough with no jumping ability
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MF, you asked why I didn’t like Nolen, couldn’t remember, went back and looked at him again and I agree with everything you’ve said about him, he’d be a great addition at 13
cross between Christian Wilkins and Suh, he’s nasty in there bull rushing
Yessir! Absolutely!
steveccnv
says:
April 19, 2025 at 9:23 pm
watched Milum tape a while back, me likes
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He’s a stud! The only reason I can figure as to why he doesn’t get more attention? WVU. He’s a mover, he’s NASTY, he’s a FINISHER, and he’s ZBS.
if we can nab OL help in the second, couldn’t the case be made for taking OL @13 and DT @48?
For sure! There’s more than one way to skin a cat. It all comes down to a matter of preference.
That’s when it should come down to BPA regarding the O-Line and D-Line positions, should we go 1-2 like that.
I’m good with Kelvin Banks @ R1P13 and the BPA DT @ R2P48, for example.
I would prefer a trade down, regardless! 😉
for example Banks’ vertical is also 32″ at 315, Walley isn’t very athletic
yes, which is why I too would like to trade down
What if you draft an OG who can block one of those “impactful” DL? Does that make said OG an even more “impactful” player? 🙂
I’m all good with that!
The way all you guys talk about all these different prospects you look at there’s no way we can’t get a great player or three!
Well, MAYBE if Grief comes to his senses… YES! He CAN get a great player or three, indeed!
But if he gets cute, all bets are off.
Ok, I know nothing about this, but if you know me, you know I was happy to see a Herd player on the list. That was immediately followed by guilt thinking I should want him to go to a better team. 🤷🏼♀️
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/every-reported-dolphins-top-30-184935800.html
Audi, y’all. Catch ya on the flip side, as they say… LOL
HAPPY EASTER!!! HE IS RISEN!!!
Without all the TMZ stuff but based on talent, I really like Hill, Waddle, Jonnu, NWI, M. Washington, Achane, Wright and Mattison as skill players. They can move the ball and score.
Yeah, I do too, but I’m still not confident Tim. There were so many games last year when I thought “how the fuck are they not scoring more?” , even when Tua was in. I’m concerned about MM and the Gary he had major problems countering opposing DC’s adjustments to his offense.
the fact, not Gary 🙄
Tim,
Don’t you think it’s also a team and talent built to score pretty much one way…and when teams stop it there’s no answer?
Yes, that’s what Brian is saying above there’s no counter moves
🧁s team isn’t built to play against good teams or in playoffs, where physical play is the norm hes too soft, his personality rubs off on the players
We need to be better up front. I was talking about the skill players.
Hey I did a mock 😂
13. Derrick Harmon DT Oregon
48. Donovan Jackson OG Ohio State
98. Charles Grant OT William & Mary
116. Terrance Ferguson TE Oregon
135. CJ West DT Indiana
150. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155. Riley Leonard QB Notre Dame
224. Hunter Wohler S Wisconsin
231. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins DT Georgia
253. Xavier Truss OG Georgia
it looks pretty good. Harmon and Jackson aren’t my favorite picks but they are solid players
but Grant, Ferguson, JJ and CJ are all great picks
Nice Tim. I would take Harmon and Jackson. I would take this draft minus Riley Leonard, though the dude can pick up some first downs with his legs. I think I would take McCord over Leonard at that spot.
Tim,
we definitely need to get better up front- our running game wasn’t anywhere near where it was in the prior two years. Was that because of the OL, or because they were able stack the box because they had our pass game figured out? I hope it’s the former.
I felt like in situational football, we couldn’t block 3rd and 7 or 3rd and 2.
yeah, I hope you’re right and Daniels works out and we get another piece for either G spot. The uncertainty is we really don’t know what we have with PP. we need a good G next to him for sure
Projected:
LT Paul
LG Daniels/?
C Brewer
RG Daniels/?
RT Jackson
Injuries are always what screws it up.
yep. And lack of quality depth
I really think the Dolphins like DT Alfred Collins at #48. I am just up in the air on whether they go OL or CB in the 1st round. We say he is not a fit, but the Dolphins seem to like Tyler Booker also.
I think Booker @13 is a major reach, no? Are you saying Booker if we’re able to trade down (which is easier said than done).
Yes, trade down. I wasn’t a fan of booker in our system. Was just saying it was reported that the Dolphins liked him. If they take him, I hope it is in a trade down. He’s the best IOL pass blocker in the draft but just average in run blocking.