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Should we re-sign Brown

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by RickyBobby, Nov 19, 2009.

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Should we re-sign Ronnie Brown

  1. yes

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    86.9%
  2. no

    8 vote(s)
    13.1%
  1. RickyBobby

    RickyBobby VIP DIY

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    sorry if its been done but i havent seen it.

    This is a really quick decision for me but i just wanted to check the pulse of the fans.

    So should we re-sign Ronnie Brown after this year??

    yes or no, and please leave ur comments i would love to hear ur reasoning
     
  2. Caps

    Caps Movimiento Juvenil

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    Of course, but only for a reasonable price. We can't make the mistake the Seahawks made with Alexander a few years ago. If he wants to get paid big money he can get it elsewhere.
     
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  3. FaninPatsyLand

    FaninPatsyLand The Truth

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    Well first off, is he even a FA after this year? I know there's a clause in his contract that's tied to the CBA, but I have not read definitively, one way or another, the status of his contract once the season ends.

    Regardless, for purposes of this discussion, and I know I'm going to be VERY unpopular with this opinion but I would not resign him. And the reasoning really has nothing to do with Ronnie himself, as I truly believe he is an elite back (perhaps the most complete RB in all of football). It has to do with how I value (or don't) the RB position on a football team. That is to say, I tend to believe they're a dime a dozen and some excellent ones can be had in the later rounds of the draft.

    Also, I would question the wisdom of giving a long-term deal to a RB that's approaching 30 (I think he'll be 30 next season?) with a surgically repaired knee and (now) a busted up foot.

    In all, I just don't think it would be a wise investment. And although it might be difficult (ok, REALLY difficult) to see Ronnie in another uniform, you can't let emotion factor into these types of decisions. You really have to consider what's best for both the short and long-term health of this franchise.

    EDIT: And truth be told, this has nothing to do with the foot injury he sustained this past weekend that ended his season. I would have let a healthy Ronnie Brown walk at the end of the season as well.
     
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  4. The Aqua Crush

    The Aqua Crush New Member

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    I would only say no if we got a really good trade offer for him. Since that won't be happening now, we have to resign him.

    Should get decent value from him with the injury history now but I would be very glad to have him back next year. He is a tremendous back in many aspects of the game.
     
  5. FaninPatsyLand

    FaninPatsyLand The Truth

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    Well, what's a reasonable price? Therein lies the issue.

    I think all of us, myself included, would sign him to a contract below market value in a heartbeat, but we know that's not going to happen.

    The original question as I understand it is: should we resign Ronnie Brown, implying a contract cost at market value.

    Well, what's the market value of an elite, probowl runningback? I don't know, but its probably more than I'd be willing to spend on the position.
     
  6. Sethdaddy8

    Sethdaddy8 Well-Known Member

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    we need to shake him down a tiny bit. Kind of like the way the Cowboys shook down Marion Barber. Little bit less money, but you dont get 30 touches a week either.
     
  7. Phinvader Bill

    Phinvader Bill The all new Mr. Event

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    I say yes, but still see what we have in Hilliard and maybe draft another RB as well. We will have to replace Ricky after next season.
     
  8. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    Franchise Tag.
     
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  9. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    Not only is he a critical part of the offense I think you have to do whatever you have to do to keep him away from the Pats.
     
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  10. Ironside

    Ironside New Member

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    In one word...

    YES!
     
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  11. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    Ronnie's value surpasses his abilities as a traditional RB, he's our main guy for the WC. Losing him will declaw the kitty.
     
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  12. Ricky Williams

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    Without a doubt. We have 3 #3 receivers and Cam who I believe is a legit #2. Take away Ronnie and you can also say goodbye to Ricky. Not resigning Ronnie would be the biggest mistake this team could make and our offense would take a major hit. Plus that means more Pat White - shoot me.
     
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  13. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Resign the player, and use his now consistent injury history to get a good deal...

    I would of signed him longterm in the offseason, but that seems like it would of been a mistake on my part, because the money would of been much bigger then, then now.
     
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  14. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    I say yes. Assuming we are talking at a fair market value as has already been stipulated. And, assuming his latest injury is not going to affect his performance once he is fully healed.

    I know there are some that feel he is injury prone. But, I honestly do not agree. I think all of his injuries have been on the freakish side. ACL, broken hand, broken bone in foot. We're not talking about injuries related to poor training and/or poor conditioning. We're talking wrong place/wrong time stuff IMO. So, injuries are not a concern (for me).

    Having said that, I still don't think we've seen Brown reach his highest potential. If he were ever to be a feature back (which, I doubt he would in our offense) and play a full season, he could post monster numbers with a good Oline, and good supporting players around him. Top five at his position IMO.

    Then there's the Wildcat, which as has been stated Ronnie runs it like no one else. Time will tell how much we employ the WC without Ronnie, but I doubt we will have as much success without him.

    And lastly, if we don't sign him you better believe Bellicheat will be first in line, check in hand to get his hands on our best offensive weapon. Then, we'll have to face him twice a year.

    Should we resign Ronnie Brown long term? I think it's our #1 off season priority.

    JMHO...
     
  15. Ozzy

    Ozzy Premium Member Luxury Box

    100,000 times yes...

    Dudes a beast and maybe with his history of injuries his price might lower just a tad.
     
  16. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    For a reasonable price yes.
     
  17. texasPHINSfan

    texasPHINSfan New Member

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    i am waiting to hear a good reason why we would not re-sign brown.
     
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  18. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    Don't hold your breath.
     
  19. FaninPatsyLand

    FaninPatsyLand The Truth

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    Yeah, because there's nothing questionable about giving a 30-year-old running back a long-term deal.
     
  20. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    I think his injury history is a good reason if he wants major money. I mean yes the guy is very good and I would hate to see him in another uniform but to pay him a top RB contract for a guy who still hasn't played a full season would be a bad decision for the team to make.

    So I guess I've given two reasons: injury history and if he wants a top RB contract (well its really combined into one I guess).
     
  21. texasPHINSfan

    texasPHINSfan New Member

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    Ronnie is 27, and that's still not necessarily a good reason to not sign a player.

    he played a full season last year, and everyone's assumption that he'll want to be the highest-paid running back are all speculation.

    I have no reason to believe ronnie will expect more than he's worth, and i'm convinced the dolphins are willing to keep him. it would be in both parties' best interest to keep him here as his value is greater to the dolphins than any other team (wildcat trigger), and the dolphins are more valuable to him than any other team (being able to use the wildcat, experience, personnel).

    I can't be negative on this until i see reason to, basically.
     
  22. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Ah you are right he did play in each game last season but didn't start in 3 (my bad...but was he injured a bit those games he didn't start?).

    http://www.nfl.com/players/ronniebrown/profile?id=BRO662745

    Also its pure speculation he wouldn't want to be highly paid. However I do think he likely won't be. I just don't think if he is, it's not worth it because he has injury problems and only one 1000 season as well (not all his fault so I don't really hold it against him...just pointing it out).

    I hope your right about the situation though because he is definitely one of my favorite Dolphins players.
     
  23. Cass

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    This poll is flawed - where is the "Hell Yes" option? ;)

    Of course we should re-sign him (imo). We have a few areas of the team we still need to strengthen - RB isn't one of them right now, so sign him up and go grab those WR's & LB's we need first (SS & NT would be kinda nice too!). :)
     
  24. SeanP

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    Our offense this year relies too heavily on him. Unless Lex Hilliard plays one damn amazing year the rest of this year, Ronnie is our star RB.

    Sign him up for another 2 or 3 years, and hope that these injuries are just a fluke. Give him top billing if you must. But unless we develop the kind of offense that can play a traditional game, he's our go to guy.

    I mean hell, who on the offense aside from him do you really count on as a playmaker?
    Ricky Williams - Probably one or two more years, and who knows if he'll brick wall like some of those other talented running backs, he is getting his mileage high.
    Chad Henne - Find him a WR please!!! He can't make plays on his own.
    Uhm......

    My point exactly. Until we can look at this offense and find someone other than an aging back that can get the job done, Ronnie Brown is literally indispensable. Yes, it's that serious.
     
  25. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    I didn't vote.
    Why? Because it depends on what his asking price is.
     
  26. FaninPatsyLand

    FaninPatsyLand The Truth

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    I have no idea why I thought he was 29. I was so sure of myself that I didn't even bother to double check it.

    Thanks for the heads up. That bit of information certainly alters my thinking regarding the situation though.
     
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  27. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    agreed:yes:
     
  28. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    Ya threw me for a loop with that too, I thought I lost a couple (more) years of my life.
     
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  29. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    We can probably get a discount right now since he's missed significant time two out of the last three seasons. They should be trying to make deals right now. It's not like Ronnie needs to focus on playing anymore.
     

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