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Vernon Carey asked to take a pay cut

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Dolfan4Life, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. Dolfan4Life

    Dolfan4Life BostonStrong

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    Here we go and that might be the reason why he wasn't at practice yesterday! If he says "no" we all knew what's gonna happen to him! :no: And no, Colombo is not an upgrade over Carey, we all know this! :pity:

    http://http://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl/statuses/98500714380271616
     
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  2. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    He had surgery on his knee I believe thats why he wasnt at practice.....

    and yes he should take a pay cut.....
     
  3. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    if he doesn't take the cut in pay, he's history
    Garner or Murtha to step up
     
  4. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    He should, especially with Mckinnie cut, he has no leverage.
     
  5. Stringer Bell

    Stringer Bell Post Hard, Post Often Club Member

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    Shrewd move. Ryan Harris was also cut, and Ryan Diem just took a pay cut. Dolphins have a lot of leverage with Carey.
     
  6. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    He should take a pay cut on principle alone (based on his play last year). Of course Colombo is not an upgrade otherwise the team would have just cut him as they did Crowder. But, they are right to ask him to take a pay cut. And, in fact, if Garner is healthy, he might actually become an upgrade. I'd take a Nate Garner from two seasons ago over Carey last season.

    Plus with several other OT's out there, we could have a player equally as good for much less this year.
     
  7. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Hopefully he takes that cut. He's never played outside of Miami in his life.

    And Harris just signed with......the Eagles.
     
  8. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    personally, I would like to see him stay.
    hope he takes a cut & we pick up Kyle Orton with the difference in contracts
     
  9. DHPVW

    DHPVW DuB addict

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    Carey is a fins staple as far as O-line goes....this is a cruel way to take advantage of a long time player imo
     
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  10. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    So when'd you see Nate Garner line up as a Tackle?
     
  11. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    You can argue his salary for his age and injury, but the guy certainly doesn't get much respect around here. Of all the guys that were mentioned as his 'replacement', none are as good as he is, pending the injury. I'd even say Garner is close, but you never know with his injury situation. That's one of the negative effects of the lockout, as guys that had offseason surgery seem to be having problems now because they didn't have the team controlled rehab.

    This kid has done nothing but be a very solid RT for several years for us and even a better than average LT for a couple of years...

    If he's healthy, I want him on our team versus the other options out there....
     
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  12. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Well, imo the 8/4 Bonus Amortization has a lot to do with this move. Carey takes reduced pay, or is waived nullifying his future impact on the Cap, hardcore tactic but a sound business practice.
     
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  13. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It's a business, pure and simple. If they can get Carey to take a pay cut and get a good player with that, excellent.

    I'm not exactly thrilled with the idea he might call their bluff though.
     
  14. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    there is no bluff involved really, if he refuses to take that pay cut he is cut, if i understand this new cap correctly every player that is cut before august 4th will not carry any dead money into next year
     
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  15. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    He should be. His play has regressed IMO, and he's been banged up a bit recently. Lots of guys are takin cuts here, he should be one of them IMO. Hope he decides to take the cut, instead of being cut. I'd hate to enter the season without him. He's not what he used to be, but he's still damn good.
     
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  16. FinNasty

    FinNasty Alabama don’t want this... Staff Member Club Member

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    He's not going to get more on the open market. 5mil a year for Clabo pretty much set the market. And he won't get near what Clabo got...
     
  17. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    These guys do not play.

    Anyone who is out of shape, loafing, under performing, causing more of a stir with his mouth than his pads, habitually on the injury list or any combo of the 5 is not long for this team. No matter who it is.

    Not only is is sound business like Pads said, it also sends a not so subtle message to the rest of the team. No one is irreplaceable.
     
  18. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Anyone else remember the Oline dinner they had two yrs ago?

    Carey/Smiley/Grove/Thomas/Long were sitting in a steakhouse and chatting?

    60% of those guys are gone, and maybe soon 80%.
     
  19. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I don't see how you can say his play has regressed. He played hurt for most of last season.
     
  20. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hmm I believe one led to the other Disgustipate.

    It appears the rumors from last yr are true.
     
  21. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Ireland/Sparano: "Vernon, we need you to take a pay cut or else."

    Vernon Carey: "Or else what?"

    Ireland/Sparano: "Or else we will cut you, turn our right side into a turnstile that will get Henne killed and get us fired."
     
  22. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    They did resign Incognito who did get Henne killed last season.
     
  23. Alex13

    Alex13 Tua Time !!! Club Member

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    sorry had to do it again, lol
     
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  24. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    Then why is Henne still here? :shifty:
     
  25. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    LOL it was Carey's turnstile blocking that caused Chad Pennington's season ending hit.
     
  26. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    But they got rid of Thomas who almost got Henne killed the year before.
     
  27. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    He's one of Ross' Michigan guys, a Made Man.
     
  28. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Chad Pennington could just have easily been spreading butter on his toast in the morning and dislocated his shoulder.

    He was hit around his knees and dislocated his shoulder.
     
  29. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Why do you think Thomas is no longer here then..:shifty:
     
  30. Ludacris

    Ludacris Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    This is most likely true since I'm noticing that the Giants have already done it. the Giants have purged their OL cutting, Seubert, O'Hara and Shawn Andrews. I see we are doing the same with Carey if he doesn't agree to a pay cut.
     
  31. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    I really want to say it, but I'm not going to.
     
  32. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Sparano: Remember that time I said I would quit ****ing with the OL?

    Dolphinfans being held off a building by the ankle: Thats right! You did!

    Sparano: I LIED.
     
  33. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    Thus the "LOL".
     
  34. Ludacris

    Ludacris Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I think we should be prepared for the possiblity that Carey could get cut by the 4th, the Vikings pick him up and we go into the season with Colombo.
     
  35. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Chad fell into the back of Jake too on that play. It is really hard to tell which part of it caused the injury because it seemed like such a vanilla sack. There was nothing vicious about the way he got hit at all. Jake was controlling his man but was getting pushed back a little too. I'd guess Chad falling into him was how he got hurt. Seeing that play and how it got Chad hurt, it was only a matter of time that it was going to happen. His shoulder reacted like it was held together with wet tissue paper.
     
  36. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Sad but true.
     
  37. Striking

    Striking Junior Member

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    Our depth looks great, we can live without Carey. :shifty: Money issue or not, I imagine duplexa will sleep a little less soundly if he leaves.
     
  38. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Andrews was just a backup right? They already replaced O'Hara with David Baas, so that leaves just Seubert's spot open.
     
  39. Starry31

    Starry31 Phins and Heels.

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    Remember that and think about it when looking at the new line.
     
  40. rdhstlr23

    rdhstlr23 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Here is an update on Vernon Carey per Ben Volin:

    http://twitter.com/#!/BenVolinPBP
     
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