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Finley availability

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by NolesNPhinsFan, Dec 16, 2012.

  1. NolesNPhinsFan

    NolesNPhinsFan New Member

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  2. rafael

    rafael Well-Known Member

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    My guess is that they won't be able to trade him and that he will be a FA. As for the fit, I'm not sure whether he drops too many passes for Philbin's tastes.
     
  3. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I'd be curious if they would sign Finley to a "prove it" type deal, give Fasano an extension, then let Clay/Egnew duke it out for that #3 tight end role. We could keep both around too knowing that Philbin/Green Bay tends to keep more tight ends on the roster than most NFL teams.
     
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  4. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Guy is so overrated. How much of an upgrade would he actually be? If Philbin had a good relationship with him I could see him in Aqua.
     
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  5. Anonymous

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    I don't like the sound of signing him to a deal and then skipping out on Eifer/Fauria/Ertz/Toilolo. He's good but he has his fair share of issues and we aren't interested in those type of players.
     
  6. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    If we take Eifert in the first round, I will be pissed.
     
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  7. djphinfan

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    I kind of like the fact that our head coach has been doing a lot of GM duties since his arrival..once again he will make the call.
     
  8. BayAreaFinFan

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    I don't know if the numbers back up my perceptions of Finley, but it seems like he drops too many passes and is injury prone.
     
  9. NolesNPhinsFan

    NolesNPhinsFan New Member

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    Better him than the other one..(maybe).
     
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  11. Anonymous

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    Not a fan of Eifert? Or not a fan of using a top 12 pick on him?
     
  12. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    Both.
     
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  13. Anonymous

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    Don't tell that to DJ!
     
  14. BuckeyeKing

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    Seriously outside OT with the first it would be a DISASTER to draft a TE.
     
  15. NolesNPhinsFan

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    That would go a long way towards solving our offensive woes, IMO.
     
  16. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    I am not sure how you have determined Philbin has been doing a lot of GM duties. Rumor was that Fisher didn't take the job because Ireland was given all the power to make player personnel decisions. I don't see Ross failing to give Fisher power in player personnel decisions, than turning around and giving these same powers to a first year head coach.

    I am sure Philbin talks to Ireland in regards to players, but I think Ireland makes all the decisions in the end. Just as you seem to feel Parcells made all the decisions when he was here and Ireland was the teams figurehead GM, who only did what he was told to do by Parcells.
     
  17. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    I agree, Eifert would be a decent third round selection, but would be highly overvalued if he was selected in the first or second round of the draft.
     
  18. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    The 1st round pick MUST be used on a WR, CB or pass rushing DE.
    Anything other than would be a disaster, IMO.
     
  19. Disgustipate

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    I think he's got to be a little bit alluring. Both Finley and Jennings are players who circumvent some of the issues that will have them avoiding big money free agency. There's no mystery, you know the players, how they fit, and their issues.


    This would be a massive disaster. That's not how you draft if you want a quality football team.
     
  20. alen1

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    Finley has the talent but not the discipline. He has only regressed since he was considered upper-echelon.
     
  21. byroan

    byroan Giggity Staff Member Administrator Luxury Box

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    He can make plays but is very inconsistent. Wouldn't back the Brinks truck up to his house.

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  22. jw3102

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  23. alen1

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    Why disastrous?
     
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  24. P h i N s A N i T y

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    Gotta pass on Finley.... We have to sign a proven Wr though.

    A fireland campaigner advocating we pick out of need, and not necessarily concerned with BPA ? Unfortunately, I don't see a Wr even worthy of a top 15 pick. The best DE's could be gone, I think Cb or S may be the most likely scenario of the 3 at this point. LB is a huge need too, as a dolphin fan you have to be drooling over Manti Teo. Dansby and Burnett are by far the oldest players on the team, i believe.
     
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  25. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    Really? You don't draft to fill major needs?
    There is a good chance a quality player - rated high on Jeffys board - at one of those 3 position will be available at one of those 3 MAJOR holes when it's out turn to pick.
     
  26. PSG

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    I'm going under the assumption Te'o is long gone.
    And yes, LB could, maybe should, have been included on my original list. If nobody at one of the other 3 positions I mention is not worthy of being drafted where we are, a LB would be a fine choice too.
     
  27. jw3102

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    Even though LB is not as pressing need as some other positions for the Dolphins. I would have absolutely no problem with the Dolphins drafting Te'o if he is still on the board when they select in the first round. He will be an impact player for many years to come in the NFL and that is the type of player the Dolphins need on this team.
     
  28. PSG

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    But he won't be on the board.
    Te'o will go top 5-7 IMO based on hype alone.
     
  29. alen1

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    Where would you play him? WILL? Colour me crazy but I'd rather wait a round and select Sean Porter to play that spot.
     
  30. jw3102

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    Depending on how the Dolphins play over the next three weeks, they just might be picking in the 5-7 range if they lose two out of three of their remaining games. Even if they are picking in the 10-15 range, I wouldn't have a problem with them trading their first round pick, along with one of their second round picks to move up and take him. He is a player who can come into the league and be an impact player from the first game he plays. He will probably be an all pro LB for the next ten years, if he stays healthy.

    This draft doesn't appear to be loaded with can't miss first round picks, but Te'o is certainly one of the few on the board I would be completely comfortable with the Dolphins selecting in the first round.
     
  31. jw3102

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    I think he could play any of the LB positions. At 6'2" and 255 lbs and great speed, he can fit in at any LB position the coaches want to put him at. He would be a major upgrade over Misi and he could step in and fill the middle linebacker position once Dansby is finished playing for the Dolphins.

    I seriously doubt the Dolphins will draft him. I just think that he would be a great pick for them.
     
  32. mroz

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    me too… one of the most over rated players in college football IMHO
     
  33. mroz

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    can you talk a lil about Porter?
     
  34. PSG

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    I have zero interest in trading picks away.
     
  35. alen1

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    Sean Porter is an ascending outside linebaker that plays a lot like a traditional SAM in A&M's 3-4 defense. He's improved significantly in his pass defending, particularly his technique, since last year and shows potential as a speed rusher. He's flashed strong hands that jar blockers on occasion but not with consistency as his hand use and pad level has largely been inconsistent. He has the agility and quickness to make up for his lack of size much like Von Miller does -- but he's not Miller. He's a WILL linebacker in a 40 front in my view.
     
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  36. Disgustipate

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    I don't think you can really assume that. It's December, there's a lot of things left that would change, the general perception on the draft is frequently not correct. I'd way rather we get an elite player at a position that isn't an outstanding need then a guy who is merely good and borderline worth the pick at a position we need.
     
  37. VanDolPhan

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    I'm thinking DE. Just too many nice options there to skip on. WR/CB and TE and maybe another DB can fill our 2nd and 3rd's.
     
  38. CrunchTime

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    The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported over the weekend that the Packers, this offseason, either will trade or release stretch-the-field tight end Jermichael Finley, who obviously would be an upgrade for the Dolphins. Finley, 25, thrived in Mike McCarthy's and Joe Philbin's offense last season, with 767 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. But despite the Philbin/Finley connection, keep this in mind: Neither the Dolphins nor any team likely will trade for Finley and pay him the $7 million he's due in 2013 if they know he's going to be released. And considering Philbin likes conformists, he assuredly is aware of the fact that Finley has had a habit of saying things he shouldn't, as the Journal-Sentinel noted in the piece.
    The newspaper also cited his penchant for drops (most among tight ends over the past year-and-a-half), erratic blocking ("embarrassing" at times, one scout said) and his diminished production (48 catches, 525 yards this season).
     

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