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WOW! Dannell Ellerbe reaches agreement with Miami

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Vinny Fins, Mar 12, 2013.

  1. Boomer

    Boomer Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Will Misi kick up to DE?
     
  2. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    Typically the 1st year cap hit is small, especially when signing bonuses are involved. 2015-2016 is when these chickens will come home to roost.
     
  3. Boomer

    Boomer Premium Member Luxury Box

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    They might dump Dansby AND Burnett and draft Ogletree.
     
  4. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    I've been speculating all off season the Dolphins may voluntarily rip open a new hole in the roster by jettisoning Karlos Dansby as a result of his calling the Dolphins management out this season not once but twice.
     
  5. Rouk

    Rouk Well-Known Member

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    hmm this one is interesting for sure didn't see us using money on lbs this off-season
     
  6. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    But wait, Ireland is an idiot and can't tell his arse from a hole in the ground. maybe now we can all be optimistic for the next few months.

    His Wiki page already has him as a dolphin, that was quick
     
  7. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    That was my initial thought.
     
  8. Claymore95

    Claymore95 Working on it... Club Member

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    Which would tie in with cutting Dansby this year, taking the cap hit when the hit for Wallace/Ellerbe isn't so much.
     
  9. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    I have no idea. But it's a good problem/question to have.
     
  10. Anonymous

    Anonymous Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Seems we may have overpaid.
     
  11. Dade

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    We just added MUST NEEDED SPEED TO our LB position and younger, a hard hitting MLB that runs a 4.5!!! I love it!!!
     
  12. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    smaller contract then what we gave Dansby a couple years ago.
     
  13. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    Don't forget showing up to the offseason not in the best shape
     
  14. Mcduffie81

    Mcduffie81 Wildcat Club Member

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    I like Burnett and Dansby but that would be a smart move and inject some youth. Save major cash.
     
  15. MikeHoncho

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    This kid is gonna be a Bart Scott-type. Minus the vagina.
     
  16. SuperMarksBros.

    SuperMarksBros. Active Member

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    Thats how free agency works. I'll overpay (or Ross will) for a playmaker.
     
  17. Lee2000

    Lee2000 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Big shoutout to a fellow Bulldog! Welcome to the Dolphins Daniel! Hunker down and sick'em!!!
     
  18. Boomer

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    Curtis Lofton got five years 28 million last year.
     
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  19. ToddPhin

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    That's not only a lot of money tied up in linebacker but IMO the difference between Misi and whomever of the 3 plays his position isn't enough to justify spending $35 million..... and Misi in base defense wasn't close to a liability.
     
  20. Anonymous

    Anonymous Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Right. Still, 7 million a season for Ellerbe is surprising.
     
  21. Phins28

    Phins28 Up the Irons

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    I think dansby is cut, Misi to DE and Kaddu to SAM
     
  22. rtl1334

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    Yup - it's pretty tough to pay a guy 8m who publicly rips the organization. Besides, they have the room this year to eat the accelerated cap hit.
     
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  23. ckparrothead

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    Well that was in 2011 but yeah, I'm sure Jeff Ireland didn't forget that one. Nor did he forget that Dansby somehow got the Leadership Award even after ridiculously doing that.
     
  24. GMJohnson

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    That makes sense.

    Or we could play all three of them and see what happens for a year. If Dansby was clearly on the decline I'd be in favor of cutting him but I didnt see any evidence of that last year. At this point he knows he's expendable so it's possible he'll play even harder than he did before. If we keep all three we'll have a trio of 3 down LBs who can do it all. What good is cap space if we cant use it to field the best team possible?
     
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  25. jw3102

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    Dansby takes a lot of heat because of his contract. He still was the best LB on the Dolphins the past few years. I hope they keep Dansby and move him outside. They can cut or trade Misi and I certainly won't mind.
     
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  26. vt_dolfan

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    We may have paid alot...but from the sounds of it....this guy could be a top flight LBer for quite awhile. You have a chance to get a player....you get him when u have the money.
     
  27. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    man - 5yrs/35mil for Ellerbe... this is unbelievable for an ILB. Ireland coming out spending - exciting for us fans!
     
  28. MikeHoncho

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    Or excellent trade bait. Maybe even draft day trade bait.
     
  29. 54Fins

    54Fins "In Gase we trust"

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    over there
    Do you think he is fast enough to keep up with TE's on the outside? Was the reason we signed him but he got lost a lot of times.
     
  30. Lee2000

    Lee2000 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Miami could move Dansby and Burnett to the outside with Ellerbe on the inside. However, I believe one or both of Dansby and Burnett are likely gone.
     
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  31. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    IMO...that should be offset by his playing all year with a torn biceps. Lesser men would have shut 'er down for the season.
     
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  32. byroan

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    Lol @ Scott Pioli questioning this move. There's a reason you aren't GM.
     
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  33. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Best. Wikipedia. pic. ever.


    Hell of a start to the offseason.

    Now lets get Jared Cook.
     
  34. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    Likely the scenario IMO
     
  35. invid

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    I'd absolutely believe that Dansby and Burnett are now on the block. I would love to draft Ogletree in the first round now, some serious linebacking talent and youth.
     
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  36. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Keep the best players and cut the rest.
     
  37. Lee2000

    Lee2000 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    If Miami keeps Dansby and Burnett I believe they kick them outside.
     
  38. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    He keeps saying there is alot of pressure for the GM when he gets top guys. Silly man....there is always pressure to win.
     
  39. Lee2000

    Lee2000 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    What are they putting in the water at Davie these days? The first shock of the day by Miami.
     
  40. Claymore95

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