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Fins still have long way to go + NFL News....

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by ATVZ400, Apr 22, 2008.

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  1. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    People rushed to judgment on Monday thinking the Dolphins are close to a deal with Michigan tackle Jake Long. Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical in the negotiations because Miami has to determine if it can get a deal done. The Dolphins are naturally trying to get Long signed to a contract for less than the six-year, $61 million deal signed by JaMarcus Russell last season. Sources close to Long say it's premature to say a deal is in place or close. Miami has not started talking to anyone else in the top group of players. The reason the next two days are important is that the complicated language of a contract like this sometimes takes a couple of days to complete.

    Rams in a jam: The Rams are in an interesting spot. They know the Saints want to trade up to get defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey at the No. 2 spot, but that would force the Rams to drop back to the 10th pick. Even if a first-round pick from 2009 was thrown in, going all the way to No. 10 might be too far of a drop. That's why if the Rams are going to make a trade, they would have to look to deal with someone in the top five. Most scouts consider this a six- or seven-player draft at the top. Most teams also have the same six or seven players at the top, which is why dropping to No. 10 may save money. But it also could result in drafting a player who may not have the same impact. Regardless of the debate, the Rams haven't decided which direction they are going.

    The great debate: Add Vernon Gholston to the Raiders' internal debate. While Al Davis may be deciding between Darren McFadden and defensive end Chris Long, sources talking to the Raiders say Davis is in love with Gholston's speed and athletic ability. It's not out of the question for Gholston to move ahead of Long as the week goes on because of Davis' fondness for speed. At the moment, it's a three-way debate in Oakland.

    Sheppard sweepstakes: Three teams are showing interest in Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard. The price could come down to a No. 2 pick. The Rams are one of the interested teams, but the Eagles won't deal Sheppard unless they get satisfactory value. Talks were expected to pick up this week and they have.

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  2. Kanye West

    Kanye West 'Parcells' Guy

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    Chris Long that is who we ned to draft I say this is a smoke screen
     
  3. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    All these conflicting reports are driving me insane... I just want it to be saturday already :sad:
     
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  4. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    Brandon, I feel the same way...I think sometimes I (we all) try to read to far into these reports. If the info on Long is being surfaced, it's being done by someone for a reason. What that reason is, we won't know, perhaps never know but all we can do now is wait...just over 4 days now...
     
  5. feelthepain

    feelthepain New Member

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    He's simply not worth a 2nd. In fact I wouldn't give up more then a 5th for him because the guy refuses to stay healthy. What good is having a player with potential if they can't stay on the field? Sometimes I just don't understand the choice teams make. Give up a 2nd and the chance to bring in someone with just as much talent without a history of injuries...but no, "we'll go with the kid with all the injuries". Head scratcher.
     

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