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No Cap in 2010 - Start the Shopping List

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by NoCalFinFan, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. NoCalFinFan

    NoCalFinFan ALLLLRIGHT MIAMI!!!

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    No salary cap in 2010. This opens up FA to whoever is willing to pay the most $$ and provide the best sales pitch. If we're willing to take the risk with guaranteed money upfront, we can solve a lot of problems real quick. Here's what want at various positions, in order of preference.

    Top WRs:
    Vincent Jackson - Big, fast, and reliable. I'll take him opposite the Ginn family with Bess/Hartline/Camarillo in the slot.
    Miles Austin - Big producer. Small ego.
    Brandon Marshall - Big producer. Big ego.
    Braylon Edwards - The reason why we don't poach much from the Jest is that they got nothing to poach. Edwards is overrated.


    Top NTs:
    Vince Wilfork - I would love nothing more than to poach the Cheateriots starting NT.
    Richard Seymour - Nothing like having a guy with a chip on his shoulder when the Cheaters show up.
    Aubrayo Franklin - I've had the opportunity to follow this guy in the Bay Area, and can vouch that he is a beast.

    Top LBs:
    Outside of Shawne Merriman there are little options. I'm not sure I want to see our Phins spending money on a roid raged, injury prone player. But if we do pick him up, he'll be an improvement on the Weak side opposite Wake/Taylor.

    Top FS:
    Nick Collins. Take him in a heartbeat.
     
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  2. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

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    It also means players must have six seasons before being unrestricted free agents instead of the usual four. Are all those guys you mentioned six year plus players?

    Plus, every team will get an additional tag (they can elect to use two franchise tags or one franchise and one transitional tag). The good news is, teams that make the divisional playoffs will receive some restrictions (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2010/fa/opt.html).
     
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  3. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    You first need to ask yourself will this ownership spend in an uncapped year? If Wayne was still in charge I would say a definite yes.
     
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  4. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    i dont think we'll spend like crazy. my sense is we're middle of the road. definitely wont be snyder
     
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  5. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    That is all we can ask for bro. :wink2:
     
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  6. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    My dream scenario would be Marshall and Wilfork, but that's a dream.

    Ideally if we could add Antonio Bryant and a Shawne Merriman and/or Nick Collins I'd be happy.
     
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  7. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

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    Let's hope Ross is a "OK, what do you need from me?" kind of owner. :chuckle:
     
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  8. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    That is what I loved about Wayne. He wan't afraid to open his checkbook.
     
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  9. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    We have to see if they come up with an agreement, or if we go uncapped. Going uncapped is not as friendly as it sounds. It does have draw backs for the players.
     
  10. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

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    True. With all blackout-free sellouts (do I have that right?) and his 'gameday experience' vision in place (glad it didn't intrude with the on-the-field business) all that's left is to help out with that on-the-field business. So, maybe Ross will be in that kind of mood. One can only hope.
     
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  11. NoCalFinFan

    NoCalFinFan ALLLLRIGHT MIAMI!!!

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    Seymore and Wilfork will both be UFAs. I'd love to poach Wilfork.

    Look like all the WRs are under 6 years. Wonder what the rule is for a player that was already a FA like Braylen Edwards. Usually, once a player enters FA, the restrictions come off.
     
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  12. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    You are assuming the NFL will allow this, the higher ups would rather have a lockout.
     
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  13. Fin-Omenal

    Fin-Omenal Initiated

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    If im understanding this right, then Miles Austin and Marshall will be tagged in a heartbeat.
     
  14. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    agreed. I'm really afraid of what will happen to football without a salary cap.

    bye bye green bay and buffalo thats for sure.
     
  15. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    And Jacksonville.
     
  16. NoCalFinFan

    NoCalFinFan ALLLLRIGHT MIAMI!!!

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    I'm assuming Goodell will continue his poor management of the NFL. The guy has got to be the worst commissioner since the Merger. Too much money to be lost, and he doesn't care about the small markets anyway. He cares about the Cheaters, Dallas, and Redskins most.
     
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  17. B.Sebo

    B.Sebo TV Mastermind

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    I would imagine the Phins to be much like the Cardinals in the MLB. A tradition rich team that spend a lot of money for a couple of years, push of a title, then goes cheap for a couple of years.
     
  18. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Virtually none of those players will be UDFA if next year is uncapped. Just Edwards, Seymour, and Wilfork I believe.

    Vince Wilfork and Richard Seymour will be, but both are virtually certain to be tagged.
     
  19. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    that is what everyone said after plan b
    free agency was going to kill small market teams
    didnt happen
     
  20. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Ugh I don't want to even think about a lockout. I don't know what I'd do without Dolphins football.
     
  21. High Definition

    High Definition No Smoke / No Drink 2011+

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    Imagine adding one of those receivers along with Wilfork and Collins... instant turn around.

    Won't happen, though. I could see a large portion of that list being tagged.
     
  22. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    Ross has said he wants a #1 WR, he would pay.
     
  23. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    The best part of an uncapped year may being able to get rid of some of the waste we accumulated over the years.

    Casualties may include:
    Ginn, Porter, Wilson/Bell, Torbor, Will Allen, Jason Allen, Crowder, Potentially Carey.

    Of course wouldn't be cutting them all, but mistakes would be able to be erased really quickly. Don't have to worry about dead cap space in an uncapped year.

    Wipe ourselves clean of overpaid mistakes. And maybe take a stab at one of the big free agent fish in the sea.
     
  24. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Marshall does not have the 6 years required.
     
  25. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    When was Edwards a FA? As far as I can tell he is still woring under his rookie contract.
     
  26. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Collins is a 5th year guy, he is not going to qualify for FA.
     
  27. Anonymous

    Anonymous Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Why are they on your list?
     
  28. Jaj

    Jaj Registered

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    A list more like:

    - Larry Foote
    - Ryan Pickett
    - Chris Gocong
    - Antonio Bryant
    - Chris Chambers
    - Alex Smith (TE)

    Would make me quite happy and leave ourselves in great position for the draft without obligations of drafting anywhere. We'll take the best there is.

    Could come out of the draft with McClain manning ILB that way.
     
  29. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I don't see how anyone could be interested in Chris Chambers again. Being cut lit a fire under him that is not going to be a constant stimulus. Other than that he's basically the same guy as Ginn.
     

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