Two More FA Visits
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slickj101forum_veteranOPThe first is OG Jake Scott:
Scott graded out as one of the top pass-blocking guards by Pro Football Focus, and has started 124 consecutive games in four years with the Titans. He would provide an immediate upgrade over 2011 starters Vernon Carey and Richie Incognito in Miami. His only other known visit this offseason was with the Cardinals.
-MD website
The second is LB Philip Wheeler:
A third-round pick in the 2008 draft, Wheeler is an effective strong-side linebacker and has flown under the radar a bit this spring. He could push hard for a starting job in Miami.
- La Crapola
*FreeStyle posted about Wheeler earlier in another thread, but I figured everyone would want to see it. Personally I like both of these potential signings a lot if they happen. Wheeler especially has shown consistent improvement and could be a real steal.
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Wheeler's a WILL here IMO. I like Scott quite a bit though.
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What would signing Wheeler mean for Koa Misi?
If their head is screwed on right, nothing.
Desidesforum_veteranWheeler and Scott would be two very solid signings. I'm honestly surprised Scott isn't getting more play in FA.
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Alex44New MemberScott would be a gigantic upgrade at an area of weakness.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
slickj101forum_veteranI agree with everything about Scott. He hasn't missed a game since 04.
The lack of interest makes no sense. I'm assuming he's going to be expensive though since his last deal was 4 years for almost 20 in 08.
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Stitchesluxury_box"slickj101 wrote:
I agree with everything about Scott. He hasn't missed a game since 04.
The lack of interest makes no sense. I'm assuming he's going to be expensive though since his last deal was 4 years for almost 20 in 08.
He's a 31 yr old RG, it's certainly possible he won't be that expensive.
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slickj101forum_veteran"Stitches wrote:
He's a 31 yr old RG, it's certainly possible he won't be that expensive.
31 but with about as clean of an injury record as one could have. I can't see him taking less than his last deal.
Hopefully it's loaded in a way that doesn't hit us too hard this year.
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Rocky RaccoonmoderatorIt would be great to sign both these guys, hopefully that extra cash we saved makes it happen.
Georgia Finforum_veteranPony up and pay for quality on the O line. Give Scott a deal and move forward. I am so tired of seeing our QBs eat more dirt than earthworms.
As far as Wheeler, he was a good prospect leaving out of Ga Tech. He was a big part of our D and definately applied pressue and demanded double teams. He was a bit small for a pro LB but I imagine he could add a little weight. I imagine in the right environment he could develop nicely. Here's his bio from us....
http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/wheeler_philip00.html
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VanDolPhansubscriberScott would help solidify this line with only RT being a question. However if they draft someone in say the 4th round I'm sure they can get someone to play it alright between that pick/Garner and Murtha. Athletic lighter guard to. I think Scott only plays in the 290 range.
GreysonWinfieldNew MemberIf they dont upgrade the line it is going to be a painful year.
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overseasNew Member"GreysonWinfield wrote:
If they dont upgrade the line it is going to be a painful year.
It can´t get worse than Carey and Columbo last year. Both are gone so there has to be an upgrade.
Fin Dforum_veteranThe only bad thing is that so many younger fans when people bring up Jake Scott of the Miami Dolphins are gonna think of the RT and not the stone cold baddest mutha ****er that ever played the game.
sloppyjoerNew MemberWould be nice to see both these boys signed. The upgrade to the line particularly excites me.
PhinsRockluxury_boxSign them both, nice to see Ireland finally making some decent moves in FA. I was feeling really left behind so far in FA, and not just because of Peyton or Flynn.
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GreysonWinfieldNew Member"PhinsRock wrote:
Sign them both, nice to see Ireland finally making some decent moves in FA. I was feeling really left behind so far in FA, and not just because of Peyton or Flynn.
I'm not here to say Ireland is great or sucks but I will say too many fans get sucked into the need to sign big FA's out of the box. I'm going with the belief that had Philbin wanted Flynn he would have been signed. Receiver still has to be addressed though. Maybe Philben feels they can address those needs in the draft, be above average this year and they put a press on next year through bigger FA signings and stability at the QB position. Of course I may be 100% wrong and we are all F'd.
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Carrying on a decade plus of underachieving and mediocrity: Your 2014 Miami Dolphins.
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Fameforum_veteran"GreysonWinfield wrote:
If they dont upgrade the line it is going to be a painful year.
I'm certainly no expert on the WCO, but my assumption would be that the increase in 3-step drops will, by itself, help the offensive line tremendously. Moore, or whoever else it is, won't be standing back there for very long most snaps. But I agree this would be a good signing.
Larryfinfansubscriber"GreysonWinfield wrote:
If they dont upgrade the line it is going to be a painful year.
Well, here's the thing....
Hicks = upgrade to Colombo (of course, that's not too difficult to do.)
Scott = upgrade to Carey
Pouncey part deux = upgrade to rookie Pouncey.
RI = RI may not exactly fit in the zone blocking scheme we likely will run certainly not at LG, but might do better at RG.
Long healthy = upgrade to Long last season.
Then you have Murtha who played well when asked last year and Jerry who played better at G than his short stint at T. Garner is a full year removed from his ACL, so he should also be better... RI is a candidate for getting cut (money) if Scott is signed and would be looked at as a gain for us at LG...
The OL could be improved with simply addition by subtraction...and coaching/scheme.
PSGforum_veteranI'd love a Jake Scott signing......it would be first good move we've made since hiring Philbin.
BlameItOnTheHenneforum_veteran"PSG wrote:
I'd love a Jake Scott signing......it would be first good move we've made since hiring Philbin.
Aside from retaining Soliai at a very reasonable price and shoring up the secondary by signing Richard Marshall?
Alex44New MemberI'm all on board for signing Scott. Give him a nice deal with a nice bonus so that his contract is backloaded towards the years when the salary cap is supposed to bump upwards.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
Frumundah FinnaticNew MemberSigning Scott would be a great move. Which means it wont happen.
MonstBlitz;2232016 wrote:
It wouldn't surprise me if he is retained. Jeff Ireland is the nightmare that won't end. The **** stain you cannot flush. The Herpes for which there is no cure.
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