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Should the Dolphins consider re-signing Karlos Dansby?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Disgustipate, Apr 19, 2013.

  1. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    The Bengals who have been Dansby's main suitor have just signed James Harrison(after Marvin Lewis claimed it would be either one or the other).

    I really think the Dolphins should consider pursuing him now that there appears to be very little market for him. He's not worth the money the Dolphins were paying him, but he's sure as hell worth a contract that has been devalued as much as it appears to be. He can play quite well within the scheme, and what's more, he can play all of our positions. He can play all three of the linebackers position, and would at very least be an enormous coverage upgrade over Misi while giving you more flexibility.

    While the Dolphins probably weren't happy about some of Dansby's comments, they supposedly did ask him to take a paycut in the off-season, suggesting they weren't grounds for divorce either. In retrospect, Dansby has got to wish he took that cut.
     
  2. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    I would be for it at the right price.
     
  3. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    Too much potential for drama in the locker room.
     
  4. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    This. And Burnett.
     
  5. Killer Bees

    Killer Bees Bringin' the Ruckus

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    Me too.
     
  6. byroan

    byroan Giggity Staff Member Administrator Luxury Box

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    I think he signed with Oakland.
     
  7. Serpico Jones

    Serpico Jones Well-Known Member

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    No.
     
  8. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    SIGN him for what? backup MLB? you think, with his mouth, he's going to be content being our backup? We have Misi-Ellerbe-Wheeler.
     
  9. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    I'd like to have him back at reduced cost. He could be good depth at most every spot.
     
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  10. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Its an interesting idea but I think Philbin would not want him back.Players who contradict his team goals and objectives soon find their way out.
     
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  11. Claymore95

    Claymore95 Working on it... Club Member

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    I would, but I don't think he would. Pretty big come-down to say you're the best LB in the league to accepting back-up salary from a team that cut you.
     
  12. 54Fins

    54Fins "In Gase we trust"

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    over there
    ^^ those last two^^
     
  13. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Why then did they offer to rework his contract to keep him?
     
  14. This idea crossed my mind as well, but after thinking about it I just don't think it is a good fit. It is about having the RIGHT 53 not about the best 53. Dansby would be a HUGE upgrade over Misi, but I think he would be a terrible locker room influence. No way he could come back and be happy about the situation.

    Moving forward we need the right attitude in the locker room. Everyone must be on board, so if Philbin doesn't want Dansby then neither do I. I do think Dansby can help the right team. With the ravens being short of LBs I am surprised he hasn't signed with them. He would be an upgrade for sure. Good player, with maybe a less than great attitude.
     
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  15. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    No… and if you want it in spanish… No
     
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  16. IMO, and this is only my opinion, I think he offered him a smaller contract just like he did Long. I really think he didn't care if either left, maybe even encouraged it, but maybe I am reading into things. I just don't think Long fit because of injuries and having a down couple of years, and Dansby couldn't keep his mouth shut. But then again I could be totally wrong. That is just the feeling I get.
     
  17. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    In spanish it would be more empathic .No,No y No :pointlol:
     
  18. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I would, to me Dansby was a pretty good player who was paid like he was a great player.

    Dpate' is correct, and keep in mind Misi is very replaceable imo, you could slide Ellerbe over to his role and use Misi all over the field, that would be a good Lb corps, and deep.
     
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  19. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    I cant see him coming back to be a reserve. He was allegedly a problem in the locker room to begin with.
     
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  20. pacadermng67

    pacadermng67 New Member

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    I was more upset at losing Burnett than Dansby. At least Burnett made an impact play from time to time...
     
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  21. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    Through 15 games last year, they had combined for zero sacks, zero ints, zero forced fumbles, and zero fumble recoveries. I harped on that all year, and I have to think that it played a part in them being replaced.
     
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  22. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    He was a bigger problem on the airwaves.
     
  23. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Keep that in context, how many times did he blitz? And the last 2 yrs we have had an amazingly bad run of not recovering fumbles.

    Dansby however, mostly stopped the trend of Te's just torching our MLB/ILB, and he's a good tackler.

    Do agree about the lack of impact plays, this is why I thought he was overpaid, but he was a good MLB, not great, but good.
     
  24. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    if this happened then jeff ireland is a god. #extendireland
     
  25. LiferYank

    LiferYank New Member

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    That or he can sit on his *** at home... He doesnt have a job...
     
  26. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    Me too, but I get it. Burnett is the consummate pro football player and a great interview. Pretty funny the Raiders replaced Wheeler with Burnett within 48 hours. Wheeler is younger and rated one slot below Burnett @ PFF at the OLB position.
     
  27. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Focusing on "impact plays" ignores 95%+ of what a player does good, bad, or indifferent. It's reasonable to desire them, but it's a terrible way to evaluate players. Excellent play can frequently negate a hugely negative play sight unseen and "impact" plays can quite frequently come as a result of little to nothing the player did well.
     
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  28. RoninFin4

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    From what I heard on Sports Talk Radio today, it sounded like Lewis' comments were that they'd sign one or the other between Dansby and Harrison BEFORE the Draft. They still might be in the market for Dansby. Not sure exactly where he'd fit given that they're moving Vontaze Burfict to MIKE and Maualuga (still not sure why the re-signed him) to SAM. But I wouldn't rule out Dansby signing with Cincinnati just yet.
     
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  29. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    I'd expect if KD was resigned that he'd start and Misi would be the backup. Misi could play DE opposite Wake in the nickel package. As a rookie, Misi was 8th among 3-4 OLBs in pass rush productivity from the right side. 211 pass rush snaps and 27 pressures.
     
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  30. unifiedtheory

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    I'd do it.

    My only issue with Dansby was his pay check not matching his production. The guy is a damn good player, he is just not mega payday good.
     
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  31. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    In pass rush productivity though, Wheeler was much higher. In 126 pass rush snaps he had 30 combined pressures. He rushed 22% of the time on pass plays. Among 4-3 OLB he was the 2nd best for PRP for those who played 50% of his team snaps. His PRP was higher than Von Miller. He just didn't get as many pass rush attempts. That could change this year.
    Burnett had 102 pass rush snaps and had 15 combined pressures. He rushed on 16% of pass plays. He ranked 12th in PRP among 4-3 OLBs.
     
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  32. rafael

    rafael Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely at a reduced price like the team offered already. And he wouldn't be a reserve. He'd start at MLB. Misi would be a reserve. He'd be our best man coverage LB and that's something we lack. We won't play much man but there's always some. And since we did want him back at a reduced price it seems those Philbin doesn't want him posts were already disproved. And those comments he made were overblown in terms of importance by the fans since they still wanted him back.
     
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  33. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    Dansby should definitely be a consideration at lower salary after he mends fences with Philbin...
    no brainer
     
  34. Im surprised me has not signed somewhere yet. I suspect he is looking for another payday.
     
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  35. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    would like the idea, but think the bridges are burned
     
  36. cdz12250

    cdz12250 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It's hard to go from a legend in your own mind to reality in a single offseason. I agree that he's probably looking for legend money.
     
  37. azfinfanmang

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    I'D do it in a heartbeat. A guy like that sure makes covering TE a lot easier.

    Would be a HUGE upgrade over Misi..... In fact, that would be a SERIOUS front 7 we would be lining up.

    As long as he doesn't demand "i-Phone" money, is be ecstatic if Ireland were able to pull that off.....
     
  38. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    He was part of the stupid leadership counsel..and he and Philbin could not look a each other in the eye...

    Lol..that's funny man, all three were shipped out..nice counsel buddy..
     
  39. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    I want to interject on this.

    I don't think Philbin has the slightest problem with a leadership council. I think the problem was that it was created because of a sole event that was meant to question the coach on his first big personnel decision that was more about setting the tone of what he expected. If it hadn't been created because they wanted to argue against a move he made, this might be a different story. It made them come across as locker room lawyers, and he's said he has no need for those types.
     
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  40. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    On his terms, sure, I don't see him having a problem, but it still doesn't take away the funny of the departed trio not getting the man.
     
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