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Offseason 2017

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan40, Jan 8, 2017.

  1. ExplosionsInDaSky

    ExplosionsInDaSky Well-Known Member

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    Not sure if he actually fits, but I would try and steal Jamie Collins from Cleveland.
     
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  2. bran

    bran Senior Member

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    Definitely need linebackers, and Kiko needs to move outside. Getting back Jones and Quddus will help the secondary greatly, and with Jones he will also help stop the run. Not sure how much Albert has left, so Tunsil at LT and finding another Guard might be needed and Pouncey and his hip problems are a concern at C. Going to need a good free agent period and draft to help fill some of these holes.
     
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  3. jw3102

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    There is absolutely no bigger need on this team than a couple of impact linebackers, whether Wake retires or not.
     
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  4. Redwine4all

    Redwine4all Well-Known Member

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    Linebacker and Oline. Those two positions were glaring weaknesses yesterday. Not being able to tackle the RB or protect the QB ended this game in the first half.

    I think we need to think long and hard about the scheme on defense and if VJ is the man to lead it. IMO, the scheme was part of the issue. Now perhaps, being a new scheme, it just needs more time to get better players to be successful. But I think it has to be scrutinized.

    The Oline is a problem. We couldn't run the ball, we couldn't protect Moore well enough. We shouldn't have a false sense of security because we have "high draft picks and high priced FAs" on the line. Its not good. There is no need to sugar coat it. If we did nothing but draft OL and LBs this year, I'd be ok. If we don't fix those two units, I think we are maxed out (1 and done) in the playoffs.
     
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  5. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    Even though I agree that LB and OL are the two biggest needs I wouldn't be surprised if we draft OJ Howard TE or a cornerback with the first. Cornerbacks are loaded this year and Howard would make our offense unstoppable. We'll see if we go BPA or need in the first round. Its why I want us to get at less one LB on free agency. Someone who is ready to play day one
     
  6. phins18

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    My plan:
    Cuts: Misi, Albert, Urbik, Williams, and maybe Earl Mitchell and Dion Jordan. That would save us 20 million in cap space without Mitchell and Jordan, around 24-28 million saved if we cut them as well.

    Signings:
    Martellus Bennet- would be such a good signing. Stays healthy, and is a great TE. We desperately need a TE and i think we will sign one.
    Ronald Leary- We desperately need stability on the interior line. It has been abysmal each of the last 2 years, from the 2 horrible guys they released, to Bushrod, to Tunsil having to move to LT and being left with nothing inside. He would be a great addition along with a couple draft picks to shore up the interior.
    Good backup safety. Dont know who is out there, but we need to make a move to improve our depth at safety. Michael Thomas is ok as a special teams guy, but he is a liability in coverage.
    Sign the best LB available. Dont care if he is inside or outside, sign him and figure out what we will do from there. We straight up have a complete lack of NFL LB's, let alone starting caliber players. Not timmons though. He has been bad for a few years now.
    Sign a lower level but still starting caliber C. Doesnt need to be great, but needs to be capable. Pouncey is great, but he can no longer be relied on and him being out completely blows up our offense when we have the caliber of backups we have had recently.
    Chance Warmack- former first round pick of the Titans, probably would move on this year after getting injured and his replacements combining to form one of the best OL's in the league. He struggled in limited time this year, but PFF has him as a very solid Guard in his first 3 years before now. If he doesn't get re-signed, he would be a great player to target for us, and we might be able to get him cheap. This, combined with Leary, Tunsil to LT, and hopefully Pouncey staying healthy, would give us a great, and young OL.
    Sign a run stuffing DE. Don't know who is available, but a cheaper veteran run stuffing DE would be a huge boost, then we would go after solidifying the position for the future in the draft.

    Draft:
    1st round- LB
    2nd Round- DE
    3rd Round- OL
    4th-7th we should target TE's, CB's, and Safeties.

    Re-sign Stills, lock up landry, sign Kiko but do not go over board with money, he isnt great. Every other free agent can go.
     
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  7. Fame

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    Not sure why everyone thinks Kiko needs to be moved outside. He looks undersized but the dude plays like he's 6'6. Am I the only who saw him crush Bell twice in a row at the goal line yesterday?

    I also think we're fine at TE with Sims and Gray. Sims is a monster with the ball in his hands.

    We have way bigger needs than Kiko and Sims.
     
  8. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    A huge run stuffing LB is needed in the worst way.
     
  9. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I agree, Maxwell is on his last year + Lippett and Howard are far from sure things. However, the depth at cornerback in the draft may allow the Phins to wait beyond the first round to draft one (unless it's an absolute BPA in the first round).
     
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  10. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Is Sims worth resigning though? I truly don't know. He's a force in the run game but can be a non-factor in the passing game. His future rests in the confidence of the coaching staff, and whether or not he can be more of a presence in that area of the offense. Making it harder to gauge is the fact that he missed a decent portion of the year.
     
  11. Fame

    Fame Well-Known Member

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    I think Sims can grow into a really great TE. There's some concussion issues which might be a factor but aside from that his physical tools are insane. He flashed some incredible skill in the passing game this year with the ball in his hands.

    Great teams invest in coaching up their own talent. He needs to be molded more, not replaced imo.
     
  12. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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  13. djphinfan

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    I prefer the linebacker to not come off the field..but obviously that's a special talent.
     
  14. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    I wouldnt touch a single one of those except Lawrence Timmons. Whom I doubt Pitt would let walk. Thats not a great class at all...
     
  15. thetylernator

    thetylernator You're as cold as ice, Officer Friendly.

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    I'm sorry you feel that way, but this class is superior compared to recent ones. Unless you were expecting Luke Kuechly to get cut and Patrick Willis to come out of retirement, there isn't a guy on that list who wouldn't be an upgrade over a member of our current linebacking corps.
     
  16. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    We have to bring two impact players on defense this offseason, period. Bringing back the majority of the roster next yesr is only going to lead to 7-9...

    Offensively we have everything that we need except for center, guard and a tight end..

    But even if we just bring in a guard i think everything else on offense will transfer over and produce well enough to win games next year...


    Defense has to be priority... we just need to make a big move...
     
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  17. pumpdogs

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    We gave up our 3rd and 4th pick to move up to get carroo.Hopefully the comp picks for vernon,miller,and matthews will offset this.
     
  18. The_Dark_Knight

    The_Dark_Knight Defender of the Truth

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    I think we can all agree that defensively, our team was a huge disappointment this season. All of this "talent" and we were rolled all over so what is everyone talking about now for the offseason? cut this guy, sign this guy, draft this, draft that...

    You know, all of that is fine and good but a ship without a captain won't sail.

    If you want this defense FIXED, here's what you sign...A GREAT DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR!!!!!!

    Get a Wade Phillips type...a DC that's ESTABLISHED and give him the freedom to get available personnel that HE wants...
     
  19. Surfs Up 99

    Surfs Up 99 Team Flores & Team Tua

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    I know it may be early yet, but does anyone know what the projected strengths of this years draft class is? Last year it was DT and of course Tannenbaum went everywhere but there. It would still be nice to know anyway. :-)
     
  20. evo8904

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    I completely agree! However, I have read that Wade wants to stay in Denver even if they hire VJ as the HC. But, I do think that there are other DCs that we could hire and give them total freedom on the defensive side.
     
  21. danmarino

    danmarino Tua is H1M! Club Member

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    I think VJ is being interviewed today. If he gets the Denver job it's been reported that he wants to bring in his own guys. Which means Wade will not be able to stay even if he wants too.
     
  22. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    There is only like 4 guys on that list that aren't 3-4 OLB


    Of the remaining 4, Lawrence Timmons is fantastic. Teo and Hightower are incredibly average. If you want to spend big money on an average linebacker be my guest. Jamie Collins is going to command a massive pay day, and he doesn't impact the game the way his stats would indicate. McClain is the only other none 3-4 OLB, and he doesn't even play football anymore. Not even sure why hes on the list.
     
  23. Finatik

    Finatik Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    I haven't watched a lot of Clemson but that Boulware kid looked well prepared and has a good motor. He was diagnosing plays on at least 3 snaps I saw last night. On a big stage he performed.
     
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  24. evo8904

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    Wow, that would be crazy if he gets the job and doesn't keep Wade considering that VJ worked under Wade in Houston. It would probably be a mostake too on VJ's part due to Denver's defense already being established.
     
  25. evo8904

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    I would love to see Timmons in a Dolphins jersey next year but it isn't going to happen. I doubt they let him go.
     
  26. danmarino

    danmarino Tua is H1M! Club Member

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    I agree. I was surprised when I read that he would probably bring in his own OC and DC.
     
  27. cbrad

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    Oh yeah.. while we're at it, let's not forget to point out we need a more reliable kicker. Franks' 76.2% success rate on FG's is pathetic in the modern age (league average is closer to 85%). He's bad on 40+ yards and arguably cost us the Seattle game even with the Stills drop.

    Point is we ignore finding a more reliable kicker at our own peril. Can't afford to have even one extra "L" on that W-L record next year due to special teams.
     
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  28. The_Dark_Knight

    The_Dark_Knight Defender of the Truth

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    Point 1:
    I refer you to the Buffalo game, where Franks kicked a 55 yard FG with :06 remaining in the game to send it into overtime oh and uh....kicked the winning FG in overtime to win the game.

    Point 2:
    Andrew Franks missed 5 FGs this season. Guess what, 15 other kickers in the league missed 5 or more field goals this season as well. Does that mean they suck as well?

    Point 3:
    Andrew Franks makes 97.6% of his extra point attempts, having missed only ONE this season.

    You can play with these numbers and make them say whatever you want them to say but the bottom line is that Franks is not a problem
     
  29. cbrad

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    Franks' extra point percentage since the NFL had that rule change in 2015 (which is when he started his career anyway) is 94.9%. The league average is 93.4% so Franks is basically average.

    The problem with Franks is how he does on 40+ yard attempts. He is 7/13 there in his career = 53.8%. The league is 73%!!!!

    53.8% vs. 73% for 40+ yards is abysmal and it's only a matter of time till that costs us games. Cherry picking individual cases where he made it doesn't make an argument (same can be done for every NFL kicker). Look at the percentages, not individual kicks or raw numbers of misses (efficiency is the best predictor). Yes Franks is a ticking time bomb.
     
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  30. dolphin25

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    i would look to sign Jack Doyle TE from the Colts. He blocks well and can catch the ball.
     
  31. Coral Reefer

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    The same need we've had for over 10 years....... OL
    LB
    DE
    CB/Safety
    QB prospect mid to late.
     
  32. The_Dark_Knight

    The_Dark_Knight Defender of the Truth

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    Your post reminds me of the adage that the placekicker is the loneliest position on the team...you're either the hero or the heel.

    You point to the kicker missing this kick or that kick and blame him for a loss...where I look to the offense and blame that unit for putting the kicker in a bad spot and essentially begging him to bail them out for their failure.
     
  33. danmarino

    danmarino Tua is H1M! Club Member

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    I agree that we need to at least look at a new kicker.

    However, and to play devil's advocate, I think kicking is more mental than anything. Franks has a big leg, however, is he not mentally there? And if he isn't, how much confidence did that 55 yarder against the Bills give him?

    On one hand I think we need to look at other options, but on the other I'd hate to see Franks leave and tear up the league with another team.
     
  34. cbrad

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    Here's something worth noting. If you take this list of kickers with best career FG%:
    http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/fg_perc_career.htm

    and look only at those kickers that started at least 5 years AND played in all 16 games each of their first 2 years, then among the top 20 on that list you have 11 such kickers.

    It turns out that the difference between their career average FG% and their average FG% their first 2 years is 1.94%, meaning they were in general already as good as they'd be their first two years. The one exception is Matt Stover who increased his FG% by over 10% by the time all was said and done.

    So seen from that perspective, it's unlikely Franks is going to suddenly do much better in the future and end up with a high career FG% (not sure if all this holds for those that don't end up with high career FG% but you wouldn't want such a kicker anyway).
     
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