1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Waiting on Soliai was a good decision.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Disgustipate, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    31,608
    55,630
    113
    Nov 25, 2007
    The team has gotten a lot of **** on letting Soliai run on a franchise tag instead of trying to resign him prior to the deadline. Thus far in the season, the reasoning for the decision should be pretty clear. Soliai hadn't distinguished himself up until this point, but a lot of the problems we've had are plays that Soliai isn't always gonna be a big force on. He didn't defend the zone cutback lanes of the first three weeks very well, but it wasn't awful.

    Today on the other hand, Soliai was pretty bad. He got handled. It wasn't just taking a double team and his teammates not taking advantage of it, he was getting blown off the line, and the runs were coming right at him. I don't know that his one nice play where he got into the backfield was really all that great either, he failed to make the tackle and it seemed like he just jumped the snap count instead of making his read.

    Waiting and seeing increasingly looks like a good decision on Soliai, he's not at all earning a long term deal so far. If this is what he's doing in a contract year I would hate to see him locked up long term.
     
  2. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    32,925
    41,462
    113
    Nov 25, 2007
    I hope the next coach makes this team a 4-3 defense anyway.
     
  3. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

    44,356
    22,480
    113
    Mar 22, 2008
    Probably a good idea to re-open negotiations with Soliai now.
     
  4. miamiron

    miamiron There's always next year

    2,354
    1,402
    113
    Jan 4, 2008
    Probably a good idea would be try to get a draft pick for him
    before we lose him for nothing...same goes for Langford

    It would be a crime to let either or both walk without nothing in return
     
  5. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    31,608
    55,630
    113
    Nov 25, 2007
    Well, I don't think it matters in this regard. There are big space eaters playing in 4-3 defenses too, it just depends on the defense and the coordinator. There's no point to it if Soliai is playing like he has been.
     

Share This Page