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Dolphins have serious interest in WR Brandon Gibson

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Paul 13, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    This was speculated before... but now the interest is official. The talks are said to be serious. Whatever that means :wink2:

    I can't see us going after him and Wallace if Gibson is seeking money comparable to what Hartline received. So perhaps he is a plan B option in case Wallace doesn't happen.


    http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/10/3277893/miami-dolphins-show-interest-in.html

     
  2. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    the next dimension
    My expert analysis:
    MEH!
     
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  3. Fin-Omenal

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    Late too the party, princess.
     
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  4. CrunchTime

    CrunchTime Administrator Retired Administrator

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    If you remember the theory that this team does not need a No 1 WR ,perhaps all of the perceived interest in Wallace is a lot of hot air and that a WR like Brandon Gibson is Plan A.
     
  5. Hurricane

    Hurricane Guest

    That's a pretty sorry fallback plan for Wallace.

    The only thing I'm intrigued about is, if we were to sign him to say..... 4/20 (he doesn't have any grounds for getting what Hartline did), then we have an extra $7 million or so that we wouldn't have before. Where does that go?
     
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  6. Boomer

    Boomer Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Wouldn't surprise me if Welker and Gibson were the targets.
     
  7. WhiteIbanez

    WhiteIbanez Megamediocremaniacal

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    Totally agree.
     
  8. jinx

    jinx Well-Known Member

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    I'm starting to get the sense that the Dolphins are looking to replace Davone Bess.
     
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  9. mommabilly

    mommabilly No riders allowed

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    They better have something planned for a WR then because I like Gibson but he certainly is not better then a #4 or at best a #3 receiver. Rams have little to no WR and they would not let someone decent just walk.
     
  10. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Dont know how I would feel about WW returning to the Fins… Good player but just one of those guys that I have grown to hate...
     
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  11. Rhody Phins Fan

    Rhody Phins Fan Well-Known Member

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    I can't imagine any scenario where Gibson gets even close to 6 million a year. The last there seasons' yardage totals: 620, 432, 691.
     
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  12. mommabilly

    mommabilly No riders allowed

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    Gibson is a little taller version of Bess and a tad faster but good comparison. Bess and Gibson are about as equal as equal gets. Gibson gets up in the air a little better and Bess takes a hit a little better.
     
  13. Fin-Omenal

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    One is MUCH more of a vertical threat than the other. MUCH MORE
     
  14. Nomina #76

    Nomina #76 Season Ticket Holder

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    We are going to be linked to every FA WR because we have a need and a lot of cap space. It is in the agents best interest to float reports that we are interested in their client to potentially drive urgency in any real suitors.

    Most of these reports are completely fabricated.
     
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  15. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    The draft?
     
  16. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    The theory is that they spread the ball around which means there is no true No 1 WR. That doesn't mean you don't need talent. It can be argued that the Packers had 2 or 3 #1 WRs talent-wise. Brandon Gibson is a solid player, but if they pay him $6M a year that would be a huge mistake IMO. And adding Wes Welker and Gibson does little to add a much needed playmaker. All of those guys (Hartline included) are more possession WR types.

    I think this is a plan B or C, or even complement signing to go along with Wallace, who it has also been reported that the Dolphins have been in contact with.
     
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  17. CaribPhin

    CaribPhin Guest

    With a guy like Ryan Swope available in the draft, I just don't see the point.
     
  18. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    If you guys are right and the plan is indeed Welker and Gibson, I would mark down Tavon Austin in pen at 12 though.
     
  19. Mcduffie81

    Mcduffie81 Wildcat Club Member

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    Welker back on this team for a big contract? I'm not sure I could stomach it. I cant stand the guy, and I can't imagine him producing the same way as he did in NE.

    Of course if he joins the Fins ill revisit my stance :sad:
     
  20. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Hartron has 2753 carrier yards vs Gibson's 2090 (about 650 yard difference or about 160 yards per season). Gibson has 9 TD's vs Hartron's 6. I wouldnt say that it is NOT even close…. probably in the 5 mil per range
     
  21. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    why would they give Wes Welker 12 mil per season and not Wallace? Doesnt make sense to me
     
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  22. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Don't think Welker gets that much. I'd guess 8 or 9M for Welker. I wouldn't go that route, but maybe if the Dolphins miss on Wallace that's where they go.
     
  23. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Welker, Gibson and Hartron are going to cost the Fins about 24 Mil per season. You think they are going to pay all that money and use the first pick of the draft on a midget?
     
  24. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Gibson maybe slightly, but he is only a 4.59 forty guy. On the track anyway. Having him at WR, with Bess and Hartline does not help team speed at all.
     
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  25. slickj101

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    No problem w Gibson as a player but if he gets anywhere near $6 we drastically overpaid.
     
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  26. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    That's my guess too. Plan B, or a complement signing.
     
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  27. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Yes, I do. And I don't think those 3 will cost that much. I think Gibson getting Hartline money may have been speculation. I would hope the Dolphins wouldn't pay him that much. And Welker won't get more than 9M I don't think. I think they will draft Austin in that scenario though because he gives you what Wallace would have given you: Elite speed and the ability to score every time he touches the ball. I'm not saying I endorse it, but I strongly believe that will be Ireland's line of thinking.

    Honestly I think it's all going to be moot because I think they'll sign Wallace, but I do believe Austin will be plan B for finding a playmaker.
     
  28. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    I thought I read somewhere that Welker wanted 12 Mil… probably wrong on my part..
     
  29. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Drafting Austin in the first round would be a huge mistake. The guy is going to be out of the NFL within 3 to 4 years. there is no way a guy that size lasts in todays NFL.
     
  30. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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    12 mil? LMAO if true.
     
  31. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    Drafting Austin in the first round would be a huge mistake. The guy is going to be out of the NFL within 3 to 4 years. there is no way a guy that size lasts in todays NFL.

    accidental repost...
     
  32. sports24/7

    sports24/7 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I don't know that I would be on board with drafting Austin that high, I just think it is what Ireland would do in that scenario. I don't think he'll be out of the league in 3 to 4 years though. He is small, but he is tough and elusive.

    He could want that much, but I doubt he'll get it. Rumor is the Patriots are lowballing him. I think many teams around the league will look at him and wonder how much of a product of the system and Tom Brady he is. Because of that I think, while he'll still be able to get a big pay day, it won't be bigger than 8 or 9M. And there has been talk of added incentive to go to a team like Miami to stick it to the Patriots for lowballing him.
     
  33. mommabilly

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    Now you are talking. The only question is will he be there when we pick in the 2nd round because he is not a number 12 pick. That is the question
     
  34. mommabilly

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    My guess is they are going to let the market play oout on Brandon Gibson and then if they want him, give him an offer equal to or a smidgeon greater then anyone else. I cannot see Wes Welker being in the same class as Mike Wallace. Like comparing snowballs and a heat gun.
     
  35. Rhody Phins Fan

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    Yes but Hartline just put up a season where he put up just a little less than 400 more yards than Gibson. I'm not sure how any WR with a career best of 690 yards could get even 4 million dollars.
     
  36. ckparrothead

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    I'm almost done with a thorough review of Gibson. Three games of coaches tape in the can, one game to go.

    Short story short, I don't have much interest. In order to make me interested in him you would have to entice me with a very low, no-risk contract. He's not Legedu Naanee. But he's in many ways "just a guy" the same way Legedu was.
     
  37. Stitches

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    See Josh Morgan last year.
     
  38. djphinfan

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    Look forward to that, don't understand the interest if true, I know the kid loves the game and is a great teammate, but if those numbers are correct no way no how.
     
  39. pocoloco

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    Gibson is a fine WR #4
     
  40. Rhody Phins Fan

    Rhody Phins Fan Well-Known Member

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    That's a good point. And he put up a whopping 510 yards. I guess it could happen for Gibson but it would be a severe overpay. It's great to try and find up and coming players but if they're not coming at a discount then you're taking on a lot of risk.
     

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