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Rams cut Jake Long

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Finatik, Mar 9, 2015.

  1. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    The Rams want to get younger and cheaper on the offensive line, and two veterans have lost their jobs as a result.
    St. Louis is releasing both left tackle Jake Long and center Scott Wells.
    Rams coach Jeff Fisher hinted that it’s possible that they could come back, although surely at a reduced salary.
    “Jake and Scott brought experience and professionalism to our program and we appreciate that commitment and hard work,” coach Jeff Fisher said. “Both of them overcame injury difficulties and provided leadership for our younger players. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for both of them.”
    Wells was due a $1 million roster bonus on Thursday, and Long would have received $4 million guaranteed if he had been on the roster on Saturday, so the Rams had to act fast to save money on the two aging veterans. The total savings to the Rams’ salary cap this year will be $12.5 million.
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  2. Silverphin

    Silverphin Well-Known Member

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    ...You know... if the price was right.....
     
  3. muskrat21

    muskrat21 Well-Known Member

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    bring him back on the cheap as a rotation/insurance piece. maybe he won't get injured doing that.
     
  4. MikeHoncho

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    Injured as he signs the contract?

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  5. MikeHoncho

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    Jake Long, come on down!

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  6. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    His wife loves Miami...
     
  7. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    That was one of the main reasons why people thought he wouldn't leave Miami in the first place.
     
  8. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    I don't see Long offering anything after having two major injuries after leaving the Dolphins. He was already on the decline while with the Dolphins and injuries have only made him more of a liability with whatever team he signs with. In fact it wouldn't surprise me if he just doesn't decide to call it a career.

    It was reported earlier that the Texans have cut Johnson. Now that is a veteran player I would love to see the Dolphins sign. He could be that big WR the Dolphins need when they get inside the red zone and he probably has a few good years left since he takes great care of his body. He would also add valuable veteran leadership to a team badly in need of a leader like Johnson.
     
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  9. GARDENHEAD

    GARDENHEAD Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    F that guy.
     
  10. firedan

    firedan Well-Known Member

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    Jake Long hasn't been Jake Long for a long time.
    Stick a fork in him.
     
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  11. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    Jake single handedly got Bradford knocked out of the season.... lol
     
  12. bran

    bran Senior Member

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    sad to see what has happened to his career, but man for a few years he was so damn good.
     
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  13. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    Highly doubtful he comes back to this team while Philbin is still the HC. Remember Philbin had no idea that OL meetings were being held at strip clubs .I am sure Jakes wife was not thrilled about that and was anxious to get out of here .She likes living in the midwest.My guess he is re-signed by Rams .
     
  14. padre31

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    "A good player for a long long time"=Bill Parcells
     
  15. 77FinFan

    77FinFan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    White?
     
  16. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    I wonder if Long can switch to LG.. thing is he's so injury prone......... and he's gotten soft... first two seasons he was a beast... then he grew that hair, and went soft..
     
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  17. Unlucky 13

    Unlucky 13 Team Raheem Club Member

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    I mentioned that a while back. I'd be very interested to see if he'd come in on a prove it deal to play guard. Not sure he would, but I'm intrigued by the idea.
     
  18. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Nope. He's toast.
     
  19. shamegame13

    shamegame13 Madison & Surtain

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    So, we complain about injuries and we want one of the most oft-injured players in the whole NFL to sign with us? What's next Jake Locker?
     
  20. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    I would definitely take Jake Locker as a back up.
     
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  21. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    I don't see him back in a Dolphins uniform unless it's to retire.
     
  22. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    why would the Dolphins retire him a Dolphin lol he wasn't that good.
     
  23. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Maybe because they wasted a big time first round pick on his temporary service. Ross likes trying to put on any type of show.
     
  24. Unlucky 13

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    Locker is my #1 choice as backup qb. Ponder #2.
     
  25. shamegame13

    shamegame13 Madison & Surtain

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    Thats a shame because the guy just retired... I guess me and Locker were the only people that realized he couldnt stay on the field... He has gotten hurt 3 times in his last 3 quarters... thats a joke.
     

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