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Sports Buzz: How Dolphins hope to upgrade their defense

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by jim1, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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    The Dolphins hope --- through free agency and the draft --- to add another defensive end that’s stout against the run (even if they exercise their right to match an offer to Olivier Vernon), at least one starting linebacker (preferably in the middle), a starting safety and starting cornerback.

    There aren’t a lot of starting-caliber defensive ends in free agency, but as Armando and I both heard independently in recent days, the Dolphins very much like the Rams’ William Hayes (5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, rated fifth against the run among all defensive ends by Pro Football Focus for 2015). The Dolphins always could circle back to Derrick Shelby, but they have not attempted to re-sign him to this point. Defensive end could be filled in the first round if Oregon’s DeForest Buckner or Ohio State’s Joey Bosa surprisingly slips to Miami’s eighth overall pick.

    The Dolphins want to add two corners, and UF’s Vernon Hargreaves is very much in play for Miami’s pick at No. 8. And keep an eye on well-regarded Bengals free agent Vincent Rey. He can play inside or outside linebacker, is excellent on special teams and well-respected, and Joseph likes him. He has made a combined 22 starts the past two seasons, with 121 and 98 tackles.

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  2. dolphin25

    dolphin25 Well-Known Member

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    We are going to let out good players leave and sign other peoples garbage.
     
  3. LI phinfan

    LI phinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    What good players are we going to let leave? Do you want to pay Vernon 12-15 mill a year? Do you want to pay Miller 7-8 million dollars a year? As for Grimes, his decline and salary and wife are making his release easier to swallow.


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