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Dolphins targeting Antonio Bryant

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Finatic8480, Mar 7, 2010.

  1. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    Except that TO has been a physical freak of nature. How long that will last is the real question around him. We've all seen it with players, particularly WR. One day they still have it, the next they are unable to recreate their early magic. When is that point for TO ?? I don't know.

    Bryant, on the other hand, is younger and seems to have matured some. He has issues of not showing up all the time, but this staff, if they make that move, would be responsible for making that happen. I'm not so sure that R. Morris was capable of motivating him with all the other things on his plate. Tony, on the other hand, has a way of keeping guys on the edge...

    As far as talent, Bryant is the best of the UFAs out there....at times....That's where our staff comes in to play...
     
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  2. Rhody Phins Fan

    Rhody Phins Fan Well-Known Member

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    In Bryant's career he has averaged 53.5 yards per game while Wilford has averaged 25 yards per game. Bryant is much much much better than Wilford.
     
  3. Tin Indian

    Tin Indian Rockin' The Bottom End Club Member

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    You know what? I think for short term soultions, there are better NT options out there in FA right now. Rodgers and Williams would be possible short term solutions but I think that both of those guys are 2 down players at this point.
     
  4. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    I'd rather have Dez Bryant.
     
  5. azfinfanmang

    azfinfanmang Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Hell, I'd rather have Anita Bryant.
     
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  6. cdz12250

    cdz12250 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Dude, she's 70.
     
  7. houtz

    houtz New Member

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    So you'd rather draft a unproven WR at #12 then sign Antonio Bryant and use that #12 pick on a bigger need?

    Don't get me wrong Dez Bryant would force my pants to rise up a bit but that's just me wanting a stud rookie #1 WR. I'd rather get Bryant and look for a WR in next year's draft. Take Thomas/Williams/Spiller with the #12 pick.
     
  8. rdhstlr23

    rdhstlr23 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'm beginning to turn on the idea of getting Antonio Bryant--turn towards taking a shot at him. I don't think anyway shape or form Parcells allows him on the team after "the incident". However, if this is truly Jeff Ireland's show, he should take a look.

    I still have reservations about his attitude after getting a deal, and his inconsistency. Plus, the way our offense operates I wonder if he'd be putting up the type of numbers that would make fans happy about the signing. We spread the ball around--regardless if it's Pennington or Henne, I wonder how his attitude would react to that and how the fans would react to the production.

    With all that said, he'd be the most talented WR on our team and he would upgrade the talent and quality of that position. You bring him in and now we're looking at Bryant, Ginn, Camarillo, Bess, Hartline, Turner. That's 6 deep on a roster in which we carry only 4 at times on our 53. We're going to add a WR and I believe a decision will be made on who we're cutting/trading between Camarillo and Turner.
     
  9. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    Bingo!

    Exactly what I've been trying to say in several threads re: Bryant, only you put it better than I did. :up:
     
  10. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ️‍

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    I think we sign him because he's someone defenses have to gameplan against taking a game over.

    There's no one at that position on this roster with that ability currently, contrary to what the TGJ Apologist Society will tell you.
     
  11. flynryan151

    flynryan151 New Member

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    My problem with A.Bryant is he is either great or vanishes. If we sign him I hope the entire contract is performancr bonus based!
     
  12. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I would be on board for Antonio Bryant. Yes, he is streaky and could be a little bit of a headache but he has proved that he can be a top receiver. Maybe a change of scenery lights a fire under his ***.
     
  13. Deus ex dolphin

    Deus ex dolphin Well-Known Member

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    I'd have rather had Boldin, who despite some injury concerns always plays hard. That's over though, so Antonio Bryant is looking like the next best option -and it won't cost anything except some of the owners money. :lol:

    BTW, I can't see cutting Camarillo, who has proven to be at least a solid WR, for Turner who can't get on the field at all. I'm thinking we end up trading away Ginn and/or Camarillo though for a late round pick or to move up and grab a guy we want in the second/third round.
     
  14. azfinfanmang

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    Bro, this would be his 5th change of scenery.

    He's already had very bad dealings with both Nolan and Parcells.
     
  15. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Which is still better than Ginn, its an upgrade how ever you look at it.

    Its not a bad thing, he won't cost a bunch and its an upgrade. And just maybe it sparks a fire under Ginn.
     
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  16. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    And talks to Parcells all the time, they have made up.

    As I said, he is an upgrade to Ginn, and maybe he sparks a fire under ginn, He won't cost much.
     
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  17. MrEd

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    People, we need to chill out. I don't believe this FO is looking at Bryant at all. In fact, we need to be a little patient. They could be being silent right now on the FA front because they could be talking with a team like DET or SD for a trade still.

    Never know, they could pry Calvin Johnson and Cliff Avril in a blockbuster trade involving the #12, #108 pick, and a player (Ted Ginn Jr?). Just be patient. Or who knows, Ronnie Brown in another package for Vincent Jackson? Just be patient.
     
  18. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    he has had two seasons over 1000 yards. He scored 4 TDs for the crappy Bucs team two less then our entire WR corps.
     
  19. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    Our fans have accepted mediocre play for years now so of course they're willing to accept Antonio Bryant. "He's an upgrade to what we have", um, that's not really saying much. Anything is an upgrade to what we have. Put any wr corps from other teams to our team and that's an upgrade. I'm hoping the Bengals overpays Bryant so he never comes to Miami. This guy has had 2 good seasons in his 8 year career. We need a real upgrade not this inconsistent loser.

    And I much rather take a chance on Dez Bryant at #12 than getting Antonio, are you guys kidding me? Can I save these quotes when Dez becomes one of the top receivers in the NFL? It's things like this that shows why we always reflect on the past when we talk about Patrick Willis, Drew Brees, and many other players we could have had.
     
  20. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    probably doable, affordable & a serious possibility
    wouldn't be too quick to trash our WR Stable
    they are much better than given credit for by most
    in 2010 they will step up considerably
    Brian Hartline is a Playmaker in the making
    w/ the possible addition of Antonio Bryant
    the Stable would sport a serious threat on offense
     
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  21. Anonymous

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    We can't go into the draft hoping Dez Bryant falls to us. We have to make a move now, and Antonio Bryant is the best option out there. People have to stop crying because we didn't trade for Boldin or because we refuse to give up a first for Marshall.

    Like 23rd said, this WR Corps is underrated. Hartline is going to be good, Bess can be one of the best slot receivers in the NFL, and Ginn could improve as our number 2. Adding Bryant, who has proven he can play as a number one, will only help Henne and this offense.
     
  22. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    I don't even want Marshall on this team. But anyone who thinks Bryant will be a major upgrade is sadly mistaken. You guys are setting yourself up for disappointment just like when you all thought Gibril was a solid signing. Bryant is an average receiver. Better than what we have? Probably, but that's not saying much. This forum is going to be filled with crying and *****ing about how he vanishes for 2-4 straight games, then be all over him when he makes one big play out of every 3 games and be like "YEAH THAT'S WHY WE GOT HIM". I already seen it enough from Dolphins' fans to know how this will end up.

    But what ever, let's bring him in so we have someone to pick on next offseason.
     
  23. BigCityCat

    BigCityCat New Member

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    Hello guys first post. I don't like the idea of drafting a wide reciever with the first pick unless of course we trade for a defensive tackle. It seems to me with Ferg out out that all we have is Solia at DT.

    I would like to go on record that I like Dan Williams with the first pick. lol

    Not to derail your thread but if we don't trade for or sign a free agent wide reciever. I still don't see us using an early draft pick on one. We are still thin at DT and linebacker and after all that I'm stll not sure about Bryant.
     
  24. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    I'm still on record for wanting T.O.

    I've neber wanted him before and always considered him a cancer. Last year he made strides to stop those ways. I think this year, he does even better.
     
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  25. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    T.O. is pretty much done in my opinion. And I think T.O. hates Parcells so I don't even think T.O. would even consider us. He will end up a Bengal in my opinion and name change himself to Ocho Uno or what ever.
     
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  26. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    TO always behaves just enough to lure you in ...

    I wouldnt touch him at all.
     
  27. cdz12250

    cdz12250 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Want T.O.
    Realize we won't get him.
     
  28. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    I do think his attitude has changed, but I think we don't touch him because of the Parcells history with him.
     
  29. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    She on the top of your MILF list is she?
     
  30. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    antonio bryant would resolve the issue nicely
     
  31. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    What issue is that?
    I don't think he's much of a #1 WR.
    He is for about 8 games and for the other 8 games, he may as well not even dress.
     
  32. rtl1334

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    If Bryant was a true #1, TB would not be getting rid of him. This position is much like our front seven last year - the team didn't want to bring in many aging vets as to take reps away from the young players. I do see this team continuing to develop the young players as well as select more in the 2 to 5 round range. Often times WRs take a while to develop and you don't want to impede their development with bandaids. As for Dez Bryant, with his immaturity issues and Parcells history with WRs, does anyone here honestly think we will take him?
     
  33. TheAnswer385

    TheAnswer385 Stay Low Run Free

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  34. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    I hope they sign him.
     
  35. DearbornDolfan

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    We don't have to hope Bryant falls to us. It'd be the best case scenario, but in the end there are a ton of big and decently fast guys who can come in and eventually be our #1 option. Bryant is just the only one who can do it immediately.
     
  36. DearbornDolfan

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    Does anybody actually know if he has immaturity issues? All we have on that front is hearsay. As for Parcells, two things:

    1) He doesn't run the draft room, he is no longer the coach. Yes, he has input equal to Ireland and Sparano, but just that. He would be a hypocrite to overrule Sparano's wishes when his biggest gripe when he was a coach was that he had to deal with GMs who didn't have his vision

    2) Two, word is he's more willing than ever to cast aside his aversion to draft a WR in the first round if it means getting a playmaker. Given the Fins' draft position, that can only mean Dez Bryant.

    And do we honestly doubt the staff's ability to deal with kids like Bryant, even if he is somewhat immature? I mean, they dealt with one of the league's biggest *******s in Porter fairly well for two seasons.
     
  37. CANEPHINS

    CANEPHINS No Tats & Dreads Allowed

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    Looks like we are not going to get anyone of any stature at WR via FA. Maybe we could upgrade our receiving corp by getting a sure handed TE. Ben Watson could be that guy and he is the fastest TE in the game outside of Vernon Davis. Remember, Watson is the guy who chased down Champ Bailey on an INT return. However, Watson has tons of upside on the pass catching TE slot.

    As for WR...more and more we are going to land someone like Kelley Washington or Dominick Hickson. Yeah...not eye popping at all.
     
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  40. bluehaze

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    I think they'd go after Marshall long before they went after TO lol Honestly out of everything Marshall makes the most sense for the #1 pick as opposed to going for Dez Bryant so if any shockers are gonna come out of the WR market I would say it would be Marshall coming to Miami soon for a visit. If your gonna play the odds that's the safest bet and it sure beats replacing mediocre players with slightly less mediocre players.
     

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