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Dolphins sign Luke Falk

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by KeyFin, Sep 2, 2018.

  1. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    We claimed Falk off of waivers today! For those of you who don't remember, Luke Falk was one of Gase's favorite quarterbacks in the entire draft and there was tons of speculation that we'd grab him in the 2nd or 3rd round.

    The Titans cut him loose though so we got our guy for free AND we're getting intel on our week 1 opponent. I can't possibly imagine a better name to bring in across the whole league for Gase. I'm personally thrilled because he can potentially be our next QB years down the road as well- this was like hitting the lottery today.

    Who the hell cuts a QB they just scouted & drafted? Crazy move by the Titans. We cut OT Sam Young to make room for Falk, so at the moment we're 4 QB's deep.
     
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  2. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    Bye Fales
     
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  3. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    Yep, bye fales. Love this signing. I was hoping we give Paxton a call but this is just as good in my opinion.
     
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  4. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    So far they cut Sam Young to make room for Falk...I'm wondering if that's permanent though or if they're just moving bodies around. I wouldn't hate the idea of four QB's (especially with a rookie) but I do hate the idea of 4 backup linemen.
     
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  5. Dorfdad

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    Well there was a reason he was let go. He’s underperformed and got beat out for the third spot. Maybe something magical will happen and he can develoP into a 2nd or third stringer.

    Nice pickup if Gase really liked him however I’m starting to doubt his talent scouting after 3 years.
     
  6. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    Super bowl for sure
     
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  7. Not So Fast

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    I assume they have another OT in mind to bring in. I wonder who it is?
     
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  8. TheHighExhaulted

    TheHighExhaulted Well-Known Member

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    Someone's who is friends with his cousin's sister's friend raved about him on here and got some people excited.

    The kid obviously can't play.
     
  9. KeyFin

    KeyFin Well-Known Member

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    The Titans were going to stick with Mariota and Gabbert either way, so Falk was seen as a QB3 to groom and then they had the safe veteran backup in case Mariota went down. He had an okay pre-season and took every snap in game 4....he was 13 of 24 for 114 yards and 0 TD/0 INT, plus he was sacked 4 times behind the 2nd string line.

    He couldn't get much going in the 2nd half and obviously needs work (he is a rookie, after all) but the kid has a cannon and he's very accurate. Footwork in the pocket is his biggest problem (sound familiar!?!). He's not a runner/scrambler like RT since he's a pure pocket passer, but Gase loves his throwing motion and his instinct.

    As I said, I'm thrilled we took a flyer on him and I wish that we'd do this every 1-2 years with a young QB. If they don't develop then you really don't lose anything, but if they do...that's how you get the next Tom Brady. You certainly can't find that diamond in the rough though if you're not playing the game.
     
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  10. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    Zero expectation or hope for him, and I didn't want to draft him ... but I'd take him over Brock Lobster. Gase is digging his grave keeping that guy.
     
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  11. Irishman

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    I agree completely.
     
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  12. Sceeto

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    Worst news so far. Cool about Falk, but whenever i watched Young this pre season, he looked really good. Important position to have some depth. Not diggin' it.
     
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  13. KeyFin

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    I agree....we need line depth since injury is a lot more common there. It makes me very nervous.
     
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  14. Deus ex dolphin

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    We need to carry FOUR QBs? I'd be okay if Oz or Fales got cut to make room for a development QB in Falk, but losing OL depth to keep all four feels like a mistake we'll regret later this season.

    Getting lots of insight into the Titan offense will be handy for week one though.
     
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  17. Pauly

    Pauly Season Ticket Holder

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    I suspect our staff want to evaluate Fales in their system before letting go of Osweiler or Fales. However, in 2017 a lot of writers had him as a first round pick and many rated him higher than Baker Mayfield.

    I haven’t followed how he went in Tennessee but he’s had 4 good years of college film. From what I have read the biggest concerns are about his durability and ability to avoid sacks.
     
  18. Phin McCool

    Phin McCool Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant! Love it :sidelol:
     
  19. EverFin

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    Waldman's RSP sees about the same in Kalen Ballage I was thinking when we drafted him. If he is right with Ballage and also with Falk this would be a wonderful Supplement to our picks in the frist three rounds of the draft. In one year when all this puzzle pieces fits...
     
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  20. Brasfin

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    Strange thing is Gase said he wanted to keep both Fales and Osweiler for the time being. No way they keep 4 QB's for a long stretch of time.

    I'm thinking they want to see Falk in person for a few days and also get some info on the Titans, kill two birds with one stone. It'll be sort of like an extended "pre-draft visit" I think, and they'll decide by next week whether they'll want to cut one of Fales or Osweiler to keep Falk or not.
     
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  21. Puka-head

    Puka-head My2nd Fav team:___vs Jets Club Member

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    I, don't expect Falk to be NFL starter ready for a couple years.But he is talented, smart and a genuinely good person. He WILL be successful. He is very similar to Tannehill, more accurate, less mobile. Best off play action but timing routes and the up tempo game suit him well also. I just hope he can break the curse of QBs with last names starting with F on this team
     
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