Hartline cut....

4.2mil in dead cap. We do save about 3mil this off season, but not the full 7.3mil. Just a heads up.

"Vertical Limit wrote:

1k is barely a benchmark in this passing league. Maybe in the 90's that was considered elite but I can make a list of 1k receivers that is just average.

800-1k should be pretty much expected in this era for an average receiver. 1200 for an above average receiver and 1500 for elite.

It wasn't long ago when a quarterback throwing 3300 yards was considered a great season, now that's just average. That's what a guy like Kyle Orton can do.

Maybe, but take a look at all receivers from last year that passed (or barely passed) 1k and tell me if you think Hartline belongs in that group. With few exceptions, I'd say no. And I'd also argue many that just barely passed 1k are not what you'd describe as average receivers. For example, WR's that had 1000-1100 yards in 2014 include: Vincent Jackson, Anquan Boldin, Calvin Johnson, Steve Smith, and A.J. Green.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/receiving/sort/receivingYards

This is why I say Hartline is probably valuing himself far higher than the Dolphins do. We'll find out if that's true, but I'd be surprised if he signs a new contract with us.

He just doesnt fit this offense and is grossly overpaid. Thanks for 2012 though.

RIP Cat Daddy

This is horse ****.

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

Inevitable...he will sign with the Browns for about 3M a season and likely lead the team in receptions, albeit meaningless ones.

He'll lead their team in "catch & fall downs"

Instantly increases the overall team agility.

Smart move, one of the cuts I thought needed to happen. On Deck; Ellerbe, Finnegan, Gibson, Shelly Smith, Fields.

I'd say don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out, but doors aren't usually found on the ground.

I appreciate the productive seasons he had before this year. Hartline was always a little dismissive to the media, but always great to the fans. Like others have said, he's just not a fit in the new offensive scheme. He was perfect for Sherman's, not so much for Lazor's.

Hartline fell down when given the news.

I don't hate the guy...I'm not that much of a self-righteous prick. But I'm not sad to see him go...he just didn't fit well in this offense...nothing personal, I hope he does well and has a good career after this (as long as it's not on an AFCE team).

Yeah I'm not a Hitman fan at all but I'll never rejoice over another man losing his livelihood, that's on some period panties type ish.

"Piston Honda wrote:

Yeah I'm not a Hitman fan at all but I'll never rejoice over another man losing his livelihood, that's on some period panties type ish.

lol relax, his career isn't over.

"Piston Honda wrote:

Yeah I'm not a Hitman fan at all but I'll never rejoice over another man losing his livelihood, that's on some period panties type ish.

He's not losing his livelihood. Calm down buddy. Neither is Wallace if he's cut. Hell Josh McCown just signed for $15m.

Double Hell Derek Hagan is still in the league. Derek Hagan is 30 and is still in the league. Don't need to shed a tear for Hartline.

Just rejoice he's finally cut from here.

I'm sure they'll snag a big playmaker with the whopping three million they saved. /sarcasm

Wasn't crazy about Hartline's salary either but I don't see how this is some great move forward. They're not going to replace him with anyone halfway decent unless they throw a stack of money at Cobb and then everyone will be complaining about how overpaid he is before the year's over. At least Hartline had some decent chemistry with Tannehill, no one else does. It's been a revolving door at the wr position for a few years now and the elephant in the room has been Wallace the whole time. He's the guy that gets paid superstar money and he's the guy that can't seem to form any chemistry with Tannehill.

At this rate we'll draft another possession receiver in a year or two, get rid of Landry, and admire our fancy new toy that's not much different than the guy before. People were all excited when we got rid of Marshall and replaced him with Wallace. How's that worked out? But he just fits the scheme doe.

"Bumrush wrote:

I wonder if he slipped and fell when this news delivered.

On a serious note, good luck to Hartline. He overachieved for several seasons and represented this franchise well.

Hartline = Modern day Greg Camarillo

Glad he's gone...so so so glad. He should never have been more than a #4 who on occasion gives the #2 a breather.

"Fin D wrote:

I'd say don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out, but doors aren't usually found on the ground.

Trap doors.

"Alex44 wrote:

Hartline = Modern day Greg Camarillo

Glad he's gone...so so so glad. He should never have been more than a #4 who on occasion gives the #2 a breather.

I thought Camarillo was better. At least he had more reliable hands.

"RGF wrote:

Only reason it was inevitable was because I bought his Jersey when the new uni's came out. I have a long list of ex-Dolphins jerseys now. Anybody want any certain player gone let me know.If I buy their jersey, they`re gone.

Do they make any sort of Philbin jersey?

With the injuries that past few years it looked to me his physique simply did not improve...he was as about as weak as a receiver you could find in the first place, and I didn't see any improvement in his physique nor strength over the course of his stay.

"Vertical Limit wrote:

I feel like popping a champagne bottle similar to what the 72 Dolphins do every season. YESSS! Good riddance!

Again, evidence of our pathetic franchise. Fans pop champagne when we lose a guy that has been a huge contributor for 6 years. Not when we actually get a player, or win something.

Hartline may not be a favorite around here, but I actually hope he does well in the league.

Last year hr wasn't great, but when he made some amazing catches and racked up 1000 yards for 2 years, he had you cheering I'm sure. Sometimes I really think this teams fan base deserves the torture they get.
Ever since I started coming onto phins message boards it seems most the fans hate the actually phins. A guy could have a great Game, or bleed aqua, or whatever and still phin fans will say.

"Yeah he sucks tho in reality, so what could we save when we cut him?"

I think you are all in fantasy land if you think that few mil is gonna buy us some superstar. Keep drinking to losing our players though, its really all you've got.

"Jersey Dolfan wrote:

Again, evidence of our pathetic franchise. Fans pop champagne when we lose a guy that has been a huge contributor for 6 years. Not when we actually get a player, or win something.

Hartline may not be a favorite around here, but I actually hope he does well in the league.

Last year hr wasn't great, but when he made some amazing catches and racked up 1000 yards for 2 years, he had you cheering I'm sure. Sometimes I really think this teams fan base deserves the torture they get.
Ever since I started coming onto phins message boards it seems most the fans hate the actually phins. A guy could have a great Game, or bleed aqua, or whatever and still phin fans will say.

"Yeah he sucks tho in reality, so what could we save when we cut him?"

I think you are all in fantasy land if you think that few mil is gonna buy us some superstar. Keep drinking to losing our players though, its really all you've got.

I'm going to miss all of his 474 yards and 2 touchdowns from our #2 receiver. How can we replace such talent! You all love keeping mediocre players, and then ***** and moan why we lose. He had to go because he sucks at his job. When you suck at your job you get fired.

Yeah, I don't think Hartline was some sort of huge piece of our offense, not do I think his production will be missed in the slightest.

Huge contributor? Nah.

"resnor wrote:

Yeah, I don't think Hartline was some sort of huge piece of our offense, not do I think his production will be missed in the slightest.

Huge contributor? Nah.

Being our only real contributor for a year is not the same as being a huge contributor or even worthwhile.

I mean if you're forced to choose between the flu, a broken leg or cancer, it doesn't mean you won't try to get rid of the flu after you picked it. It doesn't mean the flu was good.

Hartline was good at sideline catches. That's it. He was pedestrian to downright awful at virtually everything else.

And I am not sad in the least, to see that ugly AZZ mustache gone !! People are worried how we replace all that talent? My goodness, we might only be able to draft, and in a rookie contract, pay someone like Amari Cooper.....Imagine that !!!! Wouldn't that be just horrible? ( Sarcasm ) LOL.