We could use a new NT. The Raiders' Gerard Warren is slated to be cut. He's 31 but he's a good rotational player. He's being cut because of a roster bonus. On a side note, he is 5 years younger than Fergie but has 11.5 more sacks and 30 less tackles. Considering he had 35 tackles last year, he'll better Ferguson's current production in 4 years less time.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/04/fargas-warren-on-the-way-out-in-oakland/
I'm just saying, he'd be a damn good stop gap for us allowing us to develop a NT. He's from Florida guys. He'll fit right in with Crowder and Dansby.
Edit: Soliai is our project. Warren brings about 5 more years production which will allow us to develop Soliai and a draft pick for when Warren retires. I forgot how young Soliai is.
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the draft?
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I would be happy with that. I really dont want to see the phins draft a NT in first 3 rounds
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Anything that prevents Miami from using (err, "reaching with") the 12th pick on a DT...
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I don't think he's ever played the NT position in a 3/4....That transition is tough to make for an older player...I don't see him as a great option for us, but then again, I am not aware of his ability as a NT, he may do well....?? -
I would accept the move.
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Not no but hell no
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No thanks. There is a reason he was released by Oakland. He just isn't any good. He's lazy and couldn't keep blockers off the LB's in Oakland. I doubt he could hold up people at the point here.
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Pass, he was let go by the RAIDERS for heaven's sake. Oh wait, he might actually be pretty good considering that statement. :lol:
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Released because of signing bonus. A rookie will be too hard to bring in and still have a top tier defense. Bring in a rookie and Warren. -
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Warren has been a 4-3 DT all his life (and not a great one at that) I can't see him holding up as a NT.
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First off, he's not a NT by any stretch of the imagination.
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got Fergie to school the position
takes two years to get it down right
Solai is good enough to start
pick the best NT available
in this years draft & coach him up
Fergie will be available 4 the final run
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A signing bonus and the fact he is terrible. Oakland had the worst run defense last year and was near the bottom the year before with Warren in the middle.