They signed a UDFA from Maine named Mark Masterson.

 

Hmmm interesting...

 

Only way I like this move is if Edds stays healthy and returns to his past self.

 

I see no issues with this really. We have pretty good depth Behind Dansby and it gives us some cap space.

 

really suprised at this move...there was a lot of hype about him after the trade for him.

 

I'ma mooin' yo tareer, I mooin' it!

 

Not a big loss. solid run defender, but liability vs the pass. easily replaceable.

 

Nice! Now could we use his money to sign Braylon or another TE/RB please?

Kinda tells you what they think of Edds imo.

 

Its not just about mobile, its about the fact we have a very beefy front 3 and a lot of depth there. The back 7 SHOULD be better coverage guys since Langford-Soliai-Odrick (McDaniel, Fields, Merling, Starks) has to be one of the deepest units anywhere in the NFL.

 

Okay with Dobbins leaving.

besides, the game is moving more and more to passing concepts and spread, and less smashmouth running.

You can't carry linebackers who are that one-dimensional anymore or you'll get victimized by OCs.

 

Using the verb 'lumber' to describe an Ent's gait is funny. Very fitting.

 

who was that kid from Kentucky last year? Micah something?

I thought he flashed some really nice run stuffing ability, I'd love to see him back in camp.

 

Well he has a cool name anyway. Kind of a old west cowboy lawman ring to it.

 

I'm really excited to see what Edds can do...I think he's gonna be great!

 

Maine's Mark Masterson mangles Mangold.

 

Johnson. Big strong guy. Not the best runner but could break down a run. Probably too one dimensional for the NFL and too slow.

 

Mark "Bat" Masterson ?

 

I'm kind of surprised, I figured that they'd want to keep him because he was a poor man's version of Crowder(albeit still pretty good) that they could justify keeping as the #3 LB.

They are clearly tired of sub-packages. None of the top three ILBs at this point are guys who need to be pulled for Nickel.

Reminds me of old Marvel comic characters. Stan Lee used to name all his character names alliterative... Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, Reed Richards, etc.

 

"The Dolphins on Monday cut backup linebacker Tim Dobbins in what they told him was a money-driven decision.
"http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/02/2341024/miami-dolphins-will-allen-works.html#ixzz1TqKktKry


I never saw this one coming, but I understand the move. They are obviously trying to free up some cash for a big move that is forthcoming. But who....? Hmmmmm This should be most interesting. I think there is a very big name / signing in the works. I think it might be Braylon Edwards.

 

i dont hold my breath, maybe we extend soliai

 

yup - maybe. That would make sense.

 

You had to see this coming a mile away. They weren't going to give him another 3 million to be the #3 ILB with little upside

 

and only a couple years ago we had Crowder and........ and.........

 

no issue here just a tactical/financial reality playing out.

 

This move was very expected. I didn't expect the Crowder cut though.

 

Ross must be happy. Bush, a celeb, JT, Dancing With Stars, Bat Masterson, and Kevin "Sonny"Burnett, Miami Vice.

 

so who is this masterson guy, anyone ever heard of him ? how many weeks till he is gone ?