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Interesting Tidbit from Clayton on Coles

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Da 'Fins, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    From a Q&A with Clayton:

    That's an interesting speculation. It certainly could be they just did not want to give Coles the kind of money he asked for and did not see him as having that much value given his age, etc. But, thought I'd throw this out.
     
  2. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    I dont think theres any doubt the Trifecta is looking to Henne after this season. Im not sure if that factored into them not being interested in Coles though.
     
  3. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    That is an interesting spin on it.
     
  4. Jimi

    Jimi Active Member

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    Sounds just like an educated guess to me. What organazation doesnt hope to turn to the younger QB? Im guessing not signing Coles had slightly more to do with

    "Laveranues Coles' four-year contract with the Bengals will pay him $9.75 million in the first year.

    Coles wouldn't be hard to release after 2009, but his gamble to forgo a $6 million guaranteed salary from the Jets paid off big time. He'll get a $1.9 million salary, a $4.7 million roster bonus, and a $3 million signing bonus in the first season. The deal's total value is $27.5 million."

    Not so much to do with the QB situation.
     
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  5. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Here is another theory.This regime is already on the books for an Expensive veteran WR who didnt pan out.

    That would damper any enthusiasm to sign an even more expensive veteran WR who might not pan out.

    And another theory.Coles has a reputation for mouthing off and being a whiner .Not exactly what Parcells would like to have in his team .

    There could be any number of reasons why we were not interested in Coles but in the final analysis we are speculating.
     
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  6. Onehondo

    Onehondo Senior Member Club Member

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    Too much money IMO. I also think the trifecta want to develop their own receivers that will benifit the team in the long term, not another expensive receiver long in the tooth with a short term value.
     
  7. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    My theory is Parcell's would break out in a serious rash if two Wr were making over 2 million dollars per year on his roster.

    Coles did say we wanted to develop Ginn as the reason why we didn't sign him, which is a shame, but they do seem to have a good eye for UDFA types and unknowns, they only flubbed in chooisng Wilford, the supposed productive veteran.
     
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  8. DOLFANMIKE

    DOLFANMIKE FOOTBALL COACH 32 YEARS Luxury Box

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    Right...

    If you want a guy that can handle the ball you sign a Center! LOL

    I do think he feels that its much easier to find skill players than quality big men.

    BTW - I've mentioned before part of my job is to help players get placed on football scholarship at my school (Recruiting Coordinator). I'm always amazed that no matter how good a RB, QB, WR type of player is, for every 10 phone calls I make on one of them I only hear back from 2-3 of the schools contacted. However, for OL / DL I get back 7-8 phone calls on players. I think many coaches and programs feel like Bill does in that regard.
     
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  9. 54Fins

    54Fins "In Gase we trust"

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    What makes you say that? It is ALL speculation with the Coles story.If you know something we don't,let us know.:wink2:
     
  10. 54Fins

    54Fins "In Gase we trust"

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    Sorry,I forgot. Coles is OLD and washed up.(that is "my" opinion)
    Just because our boy,Chad is the QB does'nt mean the Fins would have taken a chance on Coles in the first place.
     
  11. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Sounds like some interesting speculation, but to me, I think it was simply a situation of our FO, not interesting in paying what Coles wanted to play. I feel were looking for a #1, big, tall, big play receiver. Not a guy like Coles who is similar to the receivers we already have
     
  12. Dorfdad

    Dorfdad Well-Known Member

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    Nope cost vs production was the decision..
     
  13. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    Theory indeed. We'll never know unless the FO comes out and says why they didn't want Coles.
     

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