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Dolphins back to negotiating contract with Ronnie Brown?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by brandon27, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Hey guys, just saw this one on facebook when I logged in. Take it for what its worth... Does this signify that talks with Bradshaw aren't going well? I didnt want to post it because I dont know how credible this is, but I figured it's worth discussing.

    courtesy of the Dolphans Bandits (on facebook):

    https://www.facebook.com/MIAMIDOLPHINSBANDITS
     
  2. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    This was out for a while now. Rotoworld posted it a few hours ago. Apparently they new for a while they weren't getting into a real bidding war. Apparently they're allergic to winning.
     
  3. finsbuck719

    finsbuck719 New Member

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    If we sign Ronnie and don't pick up Bush or Sproles, I'm going to be livid.

    Gonna be another boring *** offensive season.
     
  4. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    this is an old tweet, we were still in the bidding for bradshaw after this
     
  5. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    I am growing to despise this regime. Utterly distasteful. Rooting for the team they run is like being forced to eat liver, with a side of dirt. In prison.
     
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  6. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    Can we just move along. We know what Ronnie is and we know what he thinks he is.
    No way we will match his asking price. Let the guy test the market and find out his true value.
     
  7. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    I'm typing up my resume' as we speak. Sometimes you say to yourself, no, they're not that stupid. They have to know what they're doing. It's hard to believe that they could be so incompetent. This is the usual overreacting time but I'm not even sure if I am. Against all conceivable logic, they just won't try to win.
     
  8. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    "Oh, but we saved 2.5 million by retaining Ronnie and that is a backup RG!"

    This is not over yet, but the FO is run a bit like the team, cannot close the deal.
     
  9. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Attitude reflects leadership!
     
  10. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    Parcells leaving has helped but yeah these guys are pretty hard to swallow sometimes.
     
  11. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    we donĀ“t know the numbers on bradshaw yet, if the giants paid a load, i actually -as pi$$ed as i am - probably give ireland some props for not overpaying
     
  12. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    One bad year, and everybody's ready to discard him. Come one, the guy's only 28, and he had his one bad year running behind an o-line that everybody recognized as being in need of upgrading. Re-signing him wouldn't be a bad move, IMO.
     
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  13. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    He will be too expensive man. Time to move on...
     
  14. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    This is based on what?
     
  15. The Aqua Crush

    The Aqua Crush New Member

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    i don't think ronnie is done by anymeans, i personally blamed our playcalling for his terrible year last year. That and the injuries up front didn't help get a rhythm going. And one carry one sideline, one carry, one sideline split didn't seem to do much for him either.

    I would be totally fine with Ronnie comming back. I think his agent will know what the market is willing to pay him and if he's talking with the phins i'm sure there isn't much bidding going on. I think we will get him at a reasonable price.
     
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  16. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    Agreed. IMHO RB needs to be more of a feature back (with a COP back to give him a blow and help keep him fresh). His time share with Williams, combined with lackluster O-line play and some of the worst play calling I've ever seen and you get what we got last year. Count me in as one of those that would love to Ronnie resigned...for a reasonable amount of course.
     
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  17. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    like I said before:

    Ronnie and/or Ricky @ bargain prices
    then buy the best left-guard available
    and suddenly the run-game emerges

    the RB stable is flush
     
  18. byroan

    byroan Giggity Staff Member Administrator Luxury Box

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    I hope he comes back. I've always been a fan and own his jersey.
     
  19. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    There's nothing wrong with Ronnie, I'd be happy if he came back. Does anyone know what he wants?
     
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  20. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    That would be Justin Blalock
     
  21. Vengeful Odin

    Vengeful Odin Norse Mod

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    Brown has exactly 1 1000 yard rushing season and 2 seasons in which he's played a full 16 game schedule. I love him as much as the next guy but it's clear he isn't a feature back.

    Then again, on the bright side, he isn't Marion Barber ... :couch:
     
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  22. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    Speculation is out there, but no real number. I don't think he would cost as much as some seem to though.
     
  23. Coral Reefer

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    This is a very good move IMO if Bradshaw is leaning towards staying in NY and Williams already resigning with Carolina.

    I'm fine with Ronnie.
    We just need Daboll to figure out how to use him to his strengths and for him to stay healthy.
     
  24. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ļøā€

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    Ronnie And Marion would be fine. or Ronnie and Sproles. We need three QUALITY RBs.
     
  25. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    His big name in the media apparently.....
     
  26. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    There is plenty wrong with him. He's constantly getting hurt, and he's got awful vision and no big play ability. He's gotten by for years because his quickness and power can bail him out when he hesitates. Except last year it didn't and resigning him is a game that he'll get that back.

    Not to mention that zone blocking might be like half of our run scheme next year with an emphasis on quick, good decisions.
     
  27. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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    Ronnie was depressing to watch last year.
     
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  28. cobrajet

    cobrajet Mr. Ross - sell the team!

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  29. Shamboubou

    Shamboubou Well-Known Member

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    I will say I blamed henning for hennes pronblems a lot last year. Its fare to say ronnie was hurt by terrible play calling as well.
     
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  30. pacadermng67

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    I think Ronnie is still able to be effective. Last year was bad for our run game whether it be play calling, blocking or running. I tend to think that it was a combination of the three. Holes weren't being opened for Polite and if they arent open for the full back chances are the running back has to make another decision.

    Ronnie did bust that big run against Minnesota although all he had to beat was the blitz. I also think Ronnie has a decent receiving game that we can utilize.
     
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  31. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    You don't enjoy watching our defense play? I sure as hell enjoy it.
     
  32. Colmax

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    I hope to see Ronnie back. We know what we get, AND, because he is so rooted in the community, he would most certainly give Miami the hometown discount.

    He is proficient in the passing game, and can still put a hurting on an opposing defense. He is also solid in pass-blocking.

    I have absolutely NO problem with bringing Ronnie back in. The Thomas/Brown tandem could be effective; if not more effective, than the Ricky/Ronnie Express.

    We know Miami is going to play smash-mouth, old school football. We know the Wildcat is not dead. Having a QB who can score TDs instead of FGs could certainly be the piece of the puzzle that puts this team in contention.

    I honestly do not know what people are expecting from this team? Miami's foundation is built solely around punishing opposing defenses by ball-control and keeping the defense on the field longer. A couple of 6+ minute drives not only keeps the opposing offense from scoring, but also increases Miami's chances of scoring. Again, with Orton, we might actually start scoring TDs instead of FGs like a couple of years ago.

    Now here's the kicker: Miami has a legitimate Top-10 (if not Top-5) defense. Nolan put these guys in position to really put their hands on a lot of balls last year (I know, I left myself open for that one), but they did not convert. I think, with the lockout, it certainly helps out this team early in the year given that we all know that defenses generally click quicker than the offenses.

    Unfortunately, I read somewhere that Orton was pretty bad in 3rd down conversions. We know that Henne was tops in that department. So IF Orton comes in, that could be cause for concern.

    I am not necessarily sold that Miami gets Orton. I know they're inquiring, as they should. But I would not be surprised if he remains a Denver Bronco. I think the devil is in the details on whether he comes or stays. Miami (I hope) is being pretty smart about this. If they were desperate, I think he would've already been ready for camp tomorrow. He is not. If he does come, I think we will see good market value on both sides (or all three sides, if you include Orton).

    Anyway, back to Ronnie: I am not surprised or bothered by the potential of him coming back.
     
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  33. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    Geez, you people overreact sometimes. While I have a level of pessimism, at least wait until Friday to see where we finally stand before throwing out all the rants. If they end up getting Orton, Bush, Ronnie and someone at guard, we'll be nicely upgraded. and if it takes a couple more days to acquire them to keep us for overpaying then it's worth it.

    Of course, if we end up with BUsh as our only FA signing, I'll be on the soapbox with you.
     
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