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Parker Not Injured? Agent Goes Off!

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Galant, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. Galant

    Galant Love - Unity - Sacrifice - Eternity

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  2. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    So what this translates to, Parker is a *****, because he's always been hurt whether his agents wants to admit it or not, and he's not doing what he's supposed to do to get involved on the offense. Takes two to tango here. But if the agent wants Parker out of there, I don't think he's really helped the situation here as much as he may have thought he was. Especially with injuries to Wilson and Stills, sadly it looks like Parker may have to stay... although maybe that's why the agent is going off on a rant, maybe they've been informed he's not being moved now. I dont think it's a secret Parker has never wanted to be here since he was drafted
     
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  3. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    That article talks about them only having two active receivers and having to leave Drake in the slot. I wonder how many times Tannehill said, "Put me in coach...I can catch the ball!"
     
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  4. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    Here's the thing- Parker is a sissy. With his agent saying Miami is intentionally leaving him inactive, that changes the narrative from injury-plagued sissy to victim of a bad coach. And that, my friends, could potentially make his value rise in the eyes of other teams. I think it's all a charade to get him on a bus to Cleveland.
     
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  5. Fame

    Fame Well-Known Member

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  6. Deus ex dolphin

    Deus ex dolphin Well-Known Member

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    Tell his agent to get busy arranging a trade. A sixth rounder from Cleveland would be fine at this point.
     
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  7. jdallen1222

    jdallen1222 Well-Known Member

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  8. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    The commentary is just to try and force the hand of the FO. Screw this dude.
     
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  9. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    Pray philly sends anything to us.. ajayi by the way has been pathetic so far this season. Sure he elevated them for one season but this season he has done nothing of value. A 4th was a stealz
     
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  10. FishOutOfWater

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    One season without having a circus in the locker room would be nice.
     
  11. The_Dark_Knight

    The_Dark_Knight Defender of the Truth

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    Read the article before commenting and after reading, it’s time to cut strings with Parker. Not because he’s injured; not because he’s a busy; not because he’s underperformed but because of the drama. Granted, the NFL and professional football is a business but a team is also a family. Right now, our family is so disfunctional that the LAST thing we need is any more drama in the locker room.

    If Parker were to immediately fire his agent and publicly decry his agent’s comments, then I would reconsider but I don’t see that happening.

    Time to put Parker on the market and see who’s interested.
     
  12. Berezo

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    Cut him, he sucks. Even when he plays, which used to be josh Gordon levels of never, he has no fight. Terrible pick , move on.
     
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  13. tirty8

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    I kinda wish Gase and Parker would have been inactive.
     
  14. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    Cutting him is an option but its precisely what Parkers goal was by having his agent say that. Hes trying to force our hand. I dont really feel like playing into that. Put him on the inactive list and tell him to stay home for awhile.

    We clearly aren't getting good value for him, but it's still possible to get a decent low round pick or maybe a trade for OL depth or for another disappointing player we can try to revitalize.
     
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  15. tirty8

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    I'd literally take whatever we can get for him at this point. I think it is hilarious that the Dolphins front office thinks that someone would give up a 3rd for him. I was praying for a 5th before I saw that article.
     
  16. firedan

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    Another wasted pick that will never pan out.
     
  17. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    I doubt they really think he's worth that, but you start the negotiation high. If they were aiming for, say, a 4th rounder, you start at 3, they offer a 5th, you come together.

    Parker's agent is just trying to hurry the process. It's a valid move on their part, but as a fan, I say **** it - set your price and don't let a **** malcontent player dictate terms. At least Ajayi actually DID something for the team, Parker has been a monumental bust. Set your value and let things play out.
     
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  18. tirty8

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    I seriously hope you're right. I just worry that most teams would feel like a 3rd is farfetched and that it is not even worth calling about. I would think of this as putting a $75,0000 sticker on a Kia Rio and hoping that someone offers you $25,000, and you meet in the middle at $50,000. I think most people would be so turned off by the initial asking price that they wouldn't even inquire.

    Honestly, I would jump for joy if we could get a 4th. A 5th seems like realistic ask. Maybe we get a 6th that could become a 5th.
     
  19. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    Might be because he's on IR.
     
  20. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    I always wondered why conditionals aren't used more often - seems like the fairest for both parties. The recipient either gets a decent piece or doesn't have to pay a premium for a dud. The sending team either gets a premium price for giving up talent, or gets a pittance for giving up nothing if the player still blows.

    As for being too high to even call - that's the job of a GM. If they aren't even bothering to inquire, why are they getting paid?
     
  21. djphinfan

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    Honestly Devante Parker is doing the right thing, dare I say the grown up thing here.

    . “But Parker told reporters today that he didn’t authorize his agent to make that statement and doesn’t agree with it.

    “I don’t feel that way about coach,” Parker said, via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald.

    Parker said he’s not going to fire his agent, but he does wish his agent wouldn’t have inflamed the situation.”

    Good for him, now go out and help this team
     
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  22. adamprez2003

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    What happened to Isaih Ford? I thought he looked good in the preseason. Did we stash him on practice?
     
  23. Galant

    Galant Love - Unity - Sacrifice - Eternity

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    Exactly. More Parker quotes here - https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article220470155.html

    Whatever Parker's previous history, and whatever we have thought about him, what's best for the Dolphins right now is clear, we need him to show up on Thursday and be our WR1. He needs to go out there and ball. And if he does, well, success heals a whole lot.

    He's rooting for you Parker!
     
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  24. Dorfdad

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    With the injury to Wilson Gase and Parker need each other... At least till the end of the season.
     
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  25. Dorfdad

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    Id take a Superbowl Win over a 4th round pick any day!

    He helped them a lot last season.

    Finatik this wasn't geared towards you just the stupid quote system.
    it was referring to the Ajai hasn't done anything for us from the philly guy!
     
  26. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    No Problem. I didn't know if people knew he got put on IR recently.
     

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