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Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by jdang307, Jan 5, 2014.

  1. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Seems like we aren't making changes. So what free agents you'd like to see us target?

    Joique Bell?
     
  2. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    easy peezie japanesie...

    Knowshon Moreno RB
    Hakeem Nicks WR
    Jeremy Maclin WR
    Jimmy Graham TE
    Brandon Albert T
    Alex Mack C (move Pouncey to G)
    Resign Paul Soliai
    Daryl Smith LB
    Brandon Spikes LB
    Brent Grimes CB
    Aqib Talib CB
    Jairus Byrd S

    sign all of these players, cut Mike Wallace, Ellerbe, Wheeler because they are bums. What Salary Cap?
     
  3. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    WTF does it matter?
    Teflon Jeff will make an abomination of it anyway.
     
  4. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    LB's and OL
     
  5. Fin-Omenal

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    Cut Mike Wallace? Are you high on Xmas dope
     
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  6. fins104

    fins104 New Member

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    Sign Geoff Schwartz, Brandon Albert, Brandon Spikes, cut Wheeler, draft a big body either at TE or WR and then sign depth for the OL.
     
  7. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    Make sure you click save on your PS3 before turning it off, I like that idea.
     
  8. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Are you questioning my sarcasm?
     
  9. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    Alberts #1 priority. Grimes is #2. Whole draft should be oline focused. Get Jeremy hill somewhere in there too
     
  10. Hellion

    Hellion Crash Club Member

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    He's not leaving Detroit no matter who the new coach is. He grew up a Lions fan, worked at Ford Field as a security guard then got his dream shot to play for the Lions. And the fans and Meyhew love him. Bell & Bush compliment each other.
     
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  11. Fin-Omenal

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    Noooooooooooooo
     
  12. Undefeatedmia72

    Undefeatedmia72 New Member

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    We need a coaching staff before we can even think about getting free agents.
     
  13. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Sure, but if you dangle enough money he would leave I'm sure. Detroit is crowded with RBs. Bell might want more money than Mayhew wants to allocate to him.
     
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  14. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    Sign or draft the best players at the following positions

    RT
    LT
    RG
    LG

    TE

    A safety to replace Clemons

    A CB opposite Grimes and if they fail to sign Grimes, a second CB to replace Grimes

    LB's to replace Ellerbe and Wheeler.

    A RB who can actually break tackles and make a move on a defensive player when he gets in the secondary.

    I am okay with the WR's, especially if Brandon Gibson is healthy going into the season next year.


    Basically I see the Dolphins with a lot of holes to still fill, but unfortunately it will probably be Ireland filling these holes. So it might be better to discuss who we want in the 2015 free agent market when we hopefully will have a competent GM making the selection of the players for the Dolphins.
     
  15. Hellion

    Hellion Crash Club Member

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    No doubt money talks. But he's not that impact RB that is gonna draw the kind of money that Detroit wouldn't or couldn't match. It would take someone to over pay for a RB that hasnt been an every down back. But you never know it is the NFL I just don't see anyone overpaying for him.
     
  16. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    that and he's a restricted FA. Detroit will tender him so high that no one will come knocking.
     
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  17. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    2 inexpensive value additions should be Jamon Meredith at guard [who filled in nicely when Carl Nicks was injured]

    and Vincent Rey at linebacker [who flashed everything in Cincy's system while filling in for Maualuga & Burfict that we hoped Ellerbe/Wheeler would be- 27 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT, and 4 passes deflected in a mere 2 starts..... and then a sack, pick-6, FF, and PD in week 16 off the bench].
     
  18. RickyBobby

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    You guys know wheeler and ellerby will be on the team next year. They might even...improve
     
  19. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    Anybody have a list of FA GMs and OCs to choose from?
     
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  20. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Lets let Ireland make a list.....then lets not sign any of those guys.
     
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  21. Fame

    Fame Well-Known Member

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    Hard to get much worse so they've got nowhere to go but up. Either way we have no choice but to wait and see if they improve.
     
  22. Phoenician Fan

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    Haven't you people seen enough old OT's come to Miami and go into decline?
     
  23. Phoenician Fan

    Phoenician Fan Well-Known Member

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    Dolphins desperately need to rebuild the OL. FA's Jared Veldheer LT and RG Jon Asamoah would be a great start. Rookies Cameron Erving RT and Gabe Ikard OC would be quality starters from day 1. Pouncey to left guard and you have the makings of a top 3 OL.

    NT/DT/DE Al Woods played surprisingly well for the Steelers when Ziggy Hood and Steve Mclendon had injuries. He really shined at NT in the 3-4. This is the kind of pick-up that a smart GM makes, so don't expect it from Ireland. A five year 15 million dollar contract with plenty guaranteed should reel him in.

    Ropati Pitoitua DT/DE has finally matured and played very well for the Titans this year, even at DE, and he is 6' 8" 312. He would make a formidable 5-technique in a base 3-4.
    A three year 8 million dollar contract maybe.

    Charles Tillman is the finest veteran leadership available in the NFL period. There isn't another player that could do more for the Dolphins culture and playing attitude than him. He may have a couple years at boundary corner left in him but he may be able to play FS or nickel for many more years. Would he ever play anywhere but Chicago?? The Lord moves in mysterious ways, and every man has his price, or do they?

    DE/OLB Michael Johnson would be perfect if the Dolphins end up running a 3-4 defense. HUGE contract though.

    Toby Gerhart would only be about 10 times as effective as Thomas at RB.
     
  24. ToddPhin

    ToddPhin Premium Member Luxury Box Club Member

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    huh? Albert will be 29 when we start next season, not 33.
    I know following the 2012 season, when Pro Football Focus normalized their data, they had him rated as the 6th best pass protecting tackle.... and as they put it at the conclusion of this season, "Albert was no slouch again this year".
     
  25. BayAreaFinFan

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    Good thing we saved that 2nd rounder for last years draft...:pity:
     
  26. Phinfanjt

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    Signing an average LT is a higher priority than resigning your probowl corner?
     
  27. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    id kill for an avg oline at this point. being #2 priority doesnt mean let him walk.
     
  28. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    yep, in hindsight that was a terrible move.

    (for ireland haters, YES, WE KNOW)
     
  29. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Albert isn't an average LT.

    Also depends on what money the corner wants. I'm not breaking the bank for a corner. Ever.
     
  30. VanDolPhan

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    Too early to talk FA since half the guys your talking about will be re-signed and never hit the market.
     
  31. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    Pick out the free agents that are the most likely to be overpaid and never live up to their contracts. That's who Jeff Ireland will sign.
     
  32. Clark Kent

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    Obviously I'm interested in OL as far as FA is concerned. That said, Dennis Pitta is one of the F.A. I'm most interested in outside of that realm.
     
  33. Phoenician Fan

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    He finished the year ranked 18th. I would much rather have the younger Veldheer. Him.....I would gladly pay the big money to.
     

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