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On this list from Tyler .... would go for: Gordon Jones Simmons Scherff which still leaves plenty of $$$ in reserve ....

Simmons, Brown, Thomas or Hebert .... all REALLY good choices ... Equally, if you could trade down and still stay top 10 ... I would consider...

It is interesting that we did not try to keep him, since we are so short LBs right now ... but it definitely says something about what this FO...

Boom, I REALLY do hope you are right on Vea! He is who i’d Like to see .... think he will be an anchor here for a DECADE! And offers us...

Most of these would be great drafts! But can’t see any chance that either Payne or Bryan go in RD2. I have to believe that we will choose one...

Boom is exactly right, about a lot of things .... but 1 thing in particular - this team needs speed on BOTH sides of the ball! We got some of...

We can’t clean out the locker room .... our CAP won’t allow it. We can ‘fix’ things after the ‘19 season, but not before ....

Boom, AWESOME post and insight as always!! Would offer that unless someone falls like Allen (please NO on Mayfield); absolutely believe we are...

Can’t remember the last time when we had a flexible DL, that could vary positions, gaps, run stunts, etc .... it’s not just Burke (who wasn’t very...

Just say NO!!! #1 - we don't have the next Whitten to catch for him, #2 - he'd never last 6 games .... oh, and he's never risen to the occasion of...

He has a good gig here, 2 MIL per ... would bet he'll at a minimum Finnish out this contract and likely 1 more .... tough to turn down 'easy'...

To make best use of your time, start preparing for what you believe is going to happen, then adjust .... not personal, just business. Don't like...

Grimes and Jennings are no brainers ... Grimes was just plain terrible and Jennings was a terrible signing. Jordan most likely as well, given his...

not that i want to lose on SUN, but after we lose to the JESTS, hopefully, he gets fired on MON. puts us in a tough spot, as Coyle nor Lazor can...

Dude is abismal ..... plain and simple. If Taylor is not good enough to displace him, doesn't seem worlds better - but isn't a sure fire roast on...

we may have improved the overall talent on this team, but the performance during these first 2 weeks - would not lead anyone to believe that to be...

For the record, talent can not be developed ... Skills and Attitude are the only things you can change or develop. Talent you are born with ....

Not sure this matters much, since Misi won't last the season anyway .... Need to draft a MLB day 2 ....

still don't get why we wouldn't pay Gresham, IF he is presumably available at a 'cheaper' salary. he is the same age, bigger, better end zone...

I think the author is revisiting Tampa's SB year .... Problem is .... You can never have the 'same' team again..... Just like we can never have...

even forgetting 'Miko" .... who doesn't expect the defense to be 'uncommitted' regarding TH ... the offenses inability to do much overall in...

Not 1 chance ... It will be over by halftime ...

I want a HC that has FIRE and PASSION ... He doesn't have to a genius, just smart enough to lead and find good coordinators ... I do not want a...

It's too bad, but a healthy Moreno and 'Real' TE would make this team a serious SB contender right now .... Not knocking Miller, but Moreno...

there are exceptions (mostly unlikely) that would keep us out @ 10-6 .... Namely that both CIN and PIT don't lose more than 2 games, which is...

Agree with CK on any 5 games will do that get us to 10 Ws .... With that, must beat the NYJs, BUF + BAL .... We 'should not lose to MIN - even if...

The "must" wins are NYJ X 2 and MIN .... because this team can and should win those games .... The only other 'important' games are BUF + BAL ......

DJ, not sure it matters at this point ... CIN is the team least likely to make the playoffs from that DIV. It now looks like PIT has an easy...

As GIK34 points out, we are in a decent position ... And we DO control our destiny fr either the DIV or WC! Can't fall asleep though, as BAL +...

the difference 'shouldd' b Moreno again, if we can get him going .... BUF will be a very tough game - likely our toughest competition in the DIV...

sign Joseph .... he is young and continuing to improve ... let the other 2 walk ...

guess we'll have to see how this plays out ... but I'm sure that Grimes wants a longer contract then we are willing to give ... I know I wouldn't...

Pouncey won't be going anywhere ... even if he is a dimwitted douche who I think we know pretty well now from his associations with Incognito and...

I don't buy into the thought that this is a measure to 'improve' his value ... Bottom line is that he bailed, because he couldn't take the...

whilst I like Welker ... I don't think we need him at this point. He certainly wouldn't come that cheap ... and now that he has started down the...

Kubiak ... ummm, N-O ... did he have some bad 'luck' in HOU, sure -- but he did nothing to show me he is a superior coach ...

I don't think anyone is on the fence with regard to Sherman ... I think we all 'accepted' him initially to help Tannehill along, even the same for...

to anyone who thinks LBs don't matter ... look at Kuechle and Carolina .... put that kid in the middle of this defense and it would be top 3...

most folks liked these guys when we drafted them, in particular Wilson ... who slid because of legal troubles (he was projected pretty high as far...

provided the 2 losses are to NE and CAR, then yes -- it is nearly a guarantee in a different configuration, odds are still good ... but bring...

this isn't a 'must' win game ... it is not in either the DIV or CONF ... of course a win is needed, as in order to make the playoffs - likely...

i don't take it as an issue of 'trust' per se ... i see it mostly an issue of strength - and we new that Jordan had to get stronger, but couldn't...

are playoffs 'possible' ... sure, but ONLY if Tannehill can quickly learn some/any pocket awareness ... certainly not blaming the season thus far...

1- regardless of success rate, pressure must be felt by Brady 2- stop the run 3- control/limit Gronk we do those things and we 'should'...

since both Taylor and Jordan are long term investments ... posted during camp that i would still rather have put both on PUP until after the break...

i will go with 9-7 with a chance at 10-6 and playoffs ... - depends on the development of Jordan/Taylor throughout the season - a TE steps up...

2 QB: Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore 4 RB: Lamar Miller, Daniel Thomas, Mike Gillislee, Jonas Gray 1 FB: Evan Rodriguez 3 TE: Charles Clay, Michael...

If Devlin gets cut .... to me it speaks volumes about how the team values him - i don't think it is a 'roster spot' issue. IF you think he is...

i think the 'Ragin Cajun' has some solid potential ... and could very well make this team ... tough road - but it is possible; the key is Shelby...

Can we .... absolutely .... we can win 8 - 11 games this year depending on the 'pre-bye record'. Personally, i believe we will start fast this...

the knock on Misi was that he was supposed to be that complement to Wake in passing situations ... which has and will not happen. anything...

I'm with Mr C .... if you want to be as good as Gates - awesome ... how are you getting there? who are you training with? you ain't getting...

I think most have been disappointed with the progress of young players like Carroll and Wilson ... but this coaching staff facilitated some...

Clabo like Clemons and Keller was given a year for both $$$$$ reasons AND to buy time for the development of other players. Depending on how...

i'm happy that I believe we finally have a group of TEs that can both contribute -- and have a future. not sure if Clay will make it beyond this...

one thing is for sure .... this is his year to prove it .... knowing that Clemons is on a 1 year contract .... would have to believe he is the...

I think we are sure enough that Daniel Thomas is toast .... Miller, Gray and Gillislee will be pretty good. I am really excited about Gray .......

we can project a few swaps for next year ... but so much depends on what happens this season. - how well the 1 year contracts play - how...

everything hinges on the development of a few young players .... we purposely signed these players to 1 year deals - not simply because of price,...

I have Gray being a Ray Rice type back .... he should show very well this year, which was why I was not worried about RB in the draft with both...

it's not a matter of personnel, it's a matter of scheme and tendencies .... it doesn't matter if you have a superstar WR on the field if you...

i doubt we go for any additional RBs ... less DT - I think we have a pretty good crop ....

i will go with 2d in the AFC and a WC birth with 10 wins ... with the potential to win a WC game, and who knows maybe more. i only wish that at...

i don't see anything altering Clemons, Jones tandem at S .... definitely not Patterson or Marshall .... this is a huge year for both ... being...

well, until proven otherwise, you have to go with: Grimes (assumed healthy enough to start) Patterson (Staff allegedly liked what he did at...

agreed that not many starters should be written off just yet .... Marshall is a pretty good nickel when healthy .... the staff allegedly liked...

don't think the FO is likely to Cogs .... they want to win this year. I expect Thomas to be a backup this year and take over in '14 when Cogs...

I have a top 10 expectation for this year .... but by the end of the year and for '14 - I expect top 5. I expect that Jordan/Taylor to contribute...

i like Quessenberry (even though we took Thomas) and Fragel ... have Patton @ WR as well as the much talked about Swope, and lots of RBs ... but...

i'm not picking the foney badger .... ever. i guess JI was being truthful when he said he was targeting a few folks ... and was willing to do...

nassib or smith goes to BUF @ 16

eifert will likely go with pick 13 to the JESTS ....

assuming we trade for Albert ... I don't think we are drafting offense @ 12., actually don't think we want to stay @ 12 - but if we do: I would...

well to be honest ... i'd take Fisher over Joeckel anyway ... have to believe that KC doesn't want pick 54 in return .... I know I wouldn't....

while I think Fragel is a 4-6 round target ... he is a converted TE and has (I think) - 1 year as a T ..... he can not be our answer for THIS...

whilst Cooper is the best G available (inside OL period) .... we would be just fine with Warford either in the 2d or 3d ... we don't have to...

the biggest need in the passing game to me is simply reps ... RT needs many reps with Wallace, Gibson, Hartline, Bess, Matthews, Keller, Clay and...

many reports of his lack of professionalism ... everyone admits he 'could' be very, very good ... but doesn't seem to believe he actually has to...

not a big fan of Albert ... and believe KC just Franchised him as a safeguard. They have a 'developing T' in Stephenson and will more than likely...

Miami is NOT a sports town ... a sports town would be defined as one that would routinely reach high attendance levels, have tickets that are...

well, now that the Long situation is settled -- we can finally move on to: RT - Winston ... should be able to nab him for < 6 MIL CB Grimes...

i think we'll be seeing him again in a few days .... after he realizes his market ...

one way or another - i agree ... whether it is because we'd like him back (not my choice) or for him to set the market for the other available...

Pollard would be interesting .... he wasn't expensive for BAL - so surprising to me that he was cut. CBs must be crying softly to themselves...

i doubt we match any contract Long gets (assuming we get the opportunity - which allegedly we will). Vollmer, Smith and Winston are all still...

the reality is that we 'shouldn't' go into the draft without a starting caliber TE in the fold .... to me, Keller is that best option ......

practice will likely help ... but our secondary will be better, because our front 7 will be better at pressuring the QB ...

i don't think we cut either Marshall or Patterson until some one is signed to replace them -- just like they did with Burnett and Dansby. don't...

i'd be happy with Justin Hunter with our 1st RD 3 pick .... 2nd RD 2 pick if i have to ... (as long as his knee is good to go) .... like him a lot...

i think the only 'surprise' left in the bag would be to sign one of the prominent DEs .... 2 new LBs - both with potential to be better than their...

From Eifert, Ertz, Kelce and McDonald .... are all good options come draft day .... and likely only 1 will go in RD 1. Personally, i have been...

I thought we'd attack LB next year in earnest .... but couldn't be happier that Dansby is gone AND we backfill him with Ellerbe. though I...

disagree on Rhodes making our pass rush better .... it is the pass rush that makes CB 'seem' better. No pass rush ... i don't care how good...

as long as Hunter's legs are good, i would rather just draft him in the 2d ... has everything Patterson has and MORE!! i'd take him without...

i have no issue with bringing in both Trufants .... Marcus as the FA (not for crazy $$$ of course) and Desmond in the draft if we trade down or...

would love to pick Jordan @ 12 .... Mingo might fall with this whole 'betting' deal ... and those 2 are the main choices at DE/OLB .... there...

He did do a decent job in '09 at G, didn't he actually get some snaps at C as well that year, I think that is why we all raved about his...

BPK, i do think that outside of the small handfull of DEs (that will likely be gone before #12) are capable of stepping right in and being an...

Pads .... i don't disagree ... but if FA is done right - it can be built long term. This is a key year that could set this franchise up for the...

I'll use Flacco as the example here ... it has taken him how long to develop into what he is now ... Flacco was able to live off a elite defense...

i think we can all agree that Vernon is not 'special' right now ... and unfortunately, now is when we need a special talent at RE ... Neither are...

as long as Clemons was a respectable contract, it would be best to sign him. our S Tandem may not be the best ... but they are good enough -...

i think Clemons played 'ok' ... and think he should be resigned to a realistic contract ... Clemons made improvements this year -- not a noteable...

on the OL, we have in order: Martin (getting the offseason to get stronger); Yeatman (aparrent pet project); Burden and Samuda (more year 2...

it does mean that he has put on about 40 lbs in less than a year ... like the lacross mentality he brings, obviously the staff liked him - they...

while i'm not a big Fox fan, i think coaching had little to do with DEN losing ... Manning threw 3 picks, fumbled and their Safety played god...

i believe Hartline has much more to offer than simply being our 'other' outside WR ... problem is, since Ted Ginn - we haven't had anyone else to...

i think most would agree that Martin did not have a good year ... was he a poor draft pick -- considering that he is 'likely' our LT of the...

the only way i see it is .... if you were an owner looking for a GM -- would you have him on your 'short list' based on his performance .... not...

my list of negatives ... - Long's dropoff ... just not supposed to happen this quickly, but has been steady over the last 3 years in conjunction...

Biggest positive for me is that Philbin has a presumed 'plan' ... and that this offseason should go a long way into making it come to fruition ......

i doubt he ends up being a 'camp body' as some infer IF we let both Starks and McDaniel walk ... our DTs 'could' very much look like Soliai,...

9ers: 31 PHINS: 13

i think he'll do 'ok' ... considering he has been challenged with changing everything he's done the majority of his football career -- and we've...

i too am expecting an ugly game. i think Martiin will be fine at LT, but he needs the off season to get stronger. Got blasted with this a few...

I know DJ and I were very high on CKap ... but RT is our QB, so seems mute. To me what RT is NOT showing this year is his athleticism ......

brady is just fine with dink and dunk, if that's what we give him ... limiting YAC is nice - but the only way we are beating the PATSIES is with...

my question regarding Long is simply .... will he ever fully recover from the shoulder injury. other folks here can validate or not ... but he...

while Martin hasn't been a standout at RT to say the least ... like most, he lacks the strength to withstand bull rushes by talented DEs at this...

I agree with CK for the most part .... I have always maintained a 'defense' first mentality and remain so. Unless you have a Brady or Brees that...

It is disappointing that the season is over ... based on the 'hope' of 3 weeks ago and the 'relative' mediocre schedule that we had the last 3...

dj, the defense was pathetic ... really for 2 straight weeks it has been awful - even though we had a chance against IND. We have played poorly...

Flacco is the most over-rated QB in the league (have said this for several years) ... he has never 'won' games for BAL ... he just lives off the D...

IF you take the team at face value it might seem like a little bit of a stretch ... BUT if you were to look at the remaining schedules - it isn't...

Playoffs are in view ... as long as we have no key injuries and RT keeps within himself we'll finish anywhere between 10-6 and 8-8 ... We'll have...

This is an important game ... not because it is the JESTS ... but because it will be a better sense of where this team is from a...

HOU very well should have been in the SB if not for the loss of their QB ... they are a favorite to go to the SB this year -- so this is a good...

i haven't had a problem with Ireland and I think he started last year ... but what i see is that 'he' likes playmakers - and is willing to take a...

what Ireland is showing us is that he does in fact like playmakers ... Gates / Clay last year Egnew / Miller this year ... we'll add another...

It's a sad day when any spirited and passionate as JS leaves us ... i know i thoroughly enjoyed his posts, bantor and undaunted love and support...

I'm guessing we go with McNutt .... in 4 or 5 ...

one thing we can say is that each of the positions drafted were targeted. the only question really is Vernon in RD #3 ... but like Tannehill - if...

With #8 settled .... 42: Stephen Hill (WR); Coby Fleener (TE); Janoris Jenkins, Josh Robinson (CB); Cam Johnson (DE); Bobbie Massie, Mike Adams...

Additionally, this is not 2003 ... as much as i liked the heart that Fiedler played with -- he had some very clear shortcomings in his game....

Raf ... if you were to ask me which i would choose based on the 'prospect' that said players would be replicas of Peppers or Rodgers .... I would...

can't really comment on this team 'sucking' ... it doesn't and is only a handful away from being pretty damn good actually. 2 to 3 on both...

I am not 'hoping' for Lindley ... just believe that we'll definately walk away with a QB ... and he is it -- another developmental guy to compete...

Actually, we are not in a woeful position at QB with Moore and Garrard ... no one knows where Devlin is in his development (but he was certainly...

Yep, I'm on the chicanery bandwagon ... helps the JAGS move back and as a bonus - someone moving up to #7 will leave likely a top DE/OLB on the...

in order: Tannehill (franchise decision) ... i have no druthers on this Coples ... offers something that we need and don't currently have -- i...

i for one am not hot to take a QB @ #8 .... and if we don't go impact DL/OLB, would prefer to drop down and get another 2d at worst. Fleener...

Pads, to me ... not offering Flynn a better contract than what SEA offered is very telling. It's not like he 'cashed in' on that contract....

i think if you were to compare the 2 ... you'd find very little in common, outside of position.

23d, i just don't see Manning or Luck falling to us this year ... i think it'll be either Flynn or Moore at the helm. I too like Fleener at TE in...

really, exactly what has Irsay done that shows dishonor ... the fact that he might not want to pay 28MIL to a player that might never play another...

would say the 'unit' is Defense ... we are and still will be a Defense 1st team ... at least in the short term. we saw what happened in the 1st...

the key DJ is .... regardless of where Manning signs -- is he going to play?? i think the most realistic COA is that Manning doesn't start...

all i can really say on this one is .... whoop de doooooo - i guess the man still wants a ring ...

not really sure how this is posturing for a 'blame game' ... the real deal is simply the 28 MIL ... would you want to pay it if you were the...

the G-Men are 'a' blueprint ... 'a' blueprint for getting pressure on the QB -- plain and simple. that can be accomplished in several different...

we have many of the 'building blocks' to be successful. it's a no-brainer, but our success or failure will come down to 2 things: talent...

the thing is ... his nerve regeneration CAN be medically tested and measured ... funny we don't see any articles on this. IF he had the...

$$$ will surely impact where he goes ... but i would certainly offer that he'd otherwise elect to be in the AFC, so that he could at least have...

he might have talked with him last year as well ... as Flynn was a 'potential' candidate to come here then. one of my lieutenants' brother was a...

not sure any of this matters right now today ... until we here what type of defense Coyle prefers .... 3-4 or 4-3 ... regardless my main...

track record seems fine .... would be interested in his philosophy more than his record ...

i believe if his brother wins another SB ... Peyton will want to do likewise -- he is an ultimate competitor. So if he is 'cleared' which is an...

my question is: what does Philbin think of WRs ... he may not seem to treasure them enough to spend a high pick on them -- as they aren't...

well, he got his HC ... now it is up to him to offer the $$$ to bring in the QB ... which means either Flynn or Brees ... slight chance with Brees...

actually, i believe that Clay can play a role similar to 'Hernandez' in NEs set ... i would not, could not make him a FB ... what we don't have...

i have always been and remain a believer that Henne is better than he got in his 1st 2 years here .... last year is irrelevant. say what you...

in think we all knew that Philbin was Ross' man ... so to go in another direction (if even desired) would have been a huge challenge for Ireland....

Flynn has shown success in the system that Philbin uses ... nuff said there. Moore will have to learn said system -- gives Flynn an initial...

as for Ireland ... he certainly isn't a rock star ... but he has been predictable, consistent and average with his picks. equally, it's pretty...

what is wrong is the 2 philosophies are Defense or Offense minded .... the G-Men are clearly Defense minded ... WITH a scoring Offense --- SAME...

i guess the one major benefit of bringing in McCoy .... would be that he HAS to value the OL. he also knows the value of a good defense, since...

Barring QB, our #1 pressing need (draft or FA) is a top OLB to pair with Wake ... has been the same issue the last 2 years. it's more important...

IMHO ... if you want an Offensive minded HC: Chudzinski > Philbin > Carmicheal if you want a Defensive minded HC: Bowles = Zimmer

I'd say he's as ready as Mike Tomlin was ... about as ready as Theo Epstein was to be a GM as well ... Just because CAM was a bad hire ......

he worked under Schotty and spent the last 3 years as either OC or Assistant HC .... i wouldn't have a problem giving him a shot -- someone has...

unfortunately, i don't see BAL staying within 10 points of NE .... turnovers will be their only hope. Flacco is still vastly over-rated, and...

Philbin might need football more now than ever .... something he can throw himself into, and get away from WIS. Seems like Chudzinki isn't...

i would take Flynn over any QB in this draft ... for 1 reason -- he has learned from the best QB in the league and has some experience in a...

i have no issue with Matt Moore being our QB ... the BACK-UP QB ...

Is he done in MIA .... likely .... is that a mistake ... also very likely .... but it is what it is ... He will not have a problem getting...

to be 'known' as a very good HC, you must have either a dominant D (a la BAL), NYG under Parcells, etc .... OR you must have a dominant O (a la...

Steve Young wanted to be a lawyer too .... and well - he is, now .....

Cowher remains my main choice .... not getting the 'oh, he doesn't get up a 5 to watch film right now' ... it must mean his heart isn't in it deal...

dj, not a surprise by any stretch to see this from you -- as you (and i) were both very high on CKap last year .... while CKap's show won't...

Smith is not regressing .... he is not progressing .... and hasn't made significant strides since he's been here.

i am absolutely on board with Cowher ... and while our new found winning ways have been against unglorious teams -- i bet Cowher is good with...

Fiedler did pretty good for a dude with glaring limitations. would have been a good back-up .... just like Moore. we may see next year whether...

I'm happy that the offense seems to have found itself against poor defenses .... (not one of them is rated better than ours, less WAS -- who has a...

Pads, i think it is a bit of both .... Daboll has a very nice thing going - now that he has finally figured out how to better use Bush, and...

the biggest difference without question is that Daboll took nearly the 1st half of the season to get his scheme and players on the same sheet of...

I can't say that Rob Ryan would be an upgrade over Tony ... and lord knows i'm not an advocate of his ....

i can say that i like what Daboll is doing ... it would have been interesting to see him here last year. Nolan does a good job as well on defense...

Shanahan will work hard to trade with IND for Luck .... and you know Schneider will support. CLE might not try for Luck ... but they will work...

it will be interesting to see how it plays out ... MIN, STL, and CAR all have their QB in the fold ... no one knows what will happen with IND -...

teams generally travel better going E>W ... my 'guess' is that no matter what time you play out West - its past normal game time in the E, so your...

still back Henne as a competent QB in this league -- but realize that it won't be here ... most likely anyway didn't really like Sparano going...

i see no reason to keep Tony on knowing that he will be fired at seasons end (unless he continues to win) ... it isn't honorable to do so. what...

a great QB we don't need; Griese wasn't great .... Marino was - let's compare SB wins .... that's not a knock - just a fact. We can list 10,000...

don't place much stock in this article, but as some have intimated .... you don't get rid of players that have at least some value, until you can...

Pads ... the offense right now and what started the season are not the same - not even close ... they have figured out how to use Bush better and...

actually we do have some playmakers now with Clay and Gates in the fold ... problem is that they are rookies, additionally - we are actually...

i think the COLTS trade the #1 .... drop down just a couple spots and still land one of the top 3 QBs, while picking up a few more quality draft...

isn't Moore's contract through next year ... on the cheap?? Why on earth would we rework it if true?? I'm in the clear minority ... and that's...

Smith is decent along the sideline where he can use his size to an advantage ... but in nearly all other circumstances, he has been unable to stay...

if this had been another QB ... this board would have been electric with criticism on poor throws and execution. the TD to Marshall was...

while i'll agree that Henne is best suited to move on .... if i were the JESTS i would grab him ... but none-the-less - he still has great...

we have 1 'gimmie' game left ... against the JILLS -- DAL, OAK, PHI and NE will be tough games, unless PHI has totally quit by then. The JESTS...

I don't 'wish' to see us lose, and am not a fan of SFL ... but if going over .500 in the 2d half leads to ANY potential of retaining Sparano --...

Dup, sorry ... the CHEFS were not playing well ... they beat MIN and INDY, SD on a gift, and OAK (with Boller then Palmer at QB). They may not...

what i am most curious to see (and read) over the next 6 weeks ... is how much praise Moore is going to get if we win - say, 2 more games out of...

if he wants to say he is the most versatile LB in the league ... maybe ... but best - NOPE if for no other reason, the best players - make...

what i will say in Moore's favor is that he got hosed in CAR, being benched for Clausen ... while i'd agree that Moore probably would be a...

Smith, Young, Garrard, Orton, do not represent an upgrade to Henne Young will always be intriguing .... if you really want to talk FA QBs -...

really ... we just won 2 games against 2 of the worst current playing teams in the NFL right now. The JILLS and JESTS have settled into average...

Clay is our 'Dallas Clark/ Chris Cooley' type TE with additional abilities ....

and what would be wrong with resigning Henne and drafting Jones ... IF Jones were capable of stepping right in - great, if he needed to sit a year...

no one ever said that Luck had a rocket arm .... it has been said he is smart, makes good decisions and can make the throws - and really, that's...

This was 'the' game that i had circled that we 'should' win. WAS has been terrible the last few weeks ... so we have just no excuse but to win...

if Luck turns out to not be an option ... which is 'most' likely given where we are at today - and the likelihood of winning ~ 3 games (including...

if we do not win this game on SUN ... we will not win another for the rest of the season -- WAS is just plain terrible right now.

IMHO with the injuries, the SKINS are the 2d worst team in the league behind only INDY. They have been absolulely terrible the last couple weeks....

in these days of concussions ... i just see no need to waste this kids potential talent as a TE/WR, short yardage back in being a snow plow. Clay...

he is our version of Dallas Clark ... will be a great passing threat. does not need to be in the backfield. if we want to see him as a short...

With SFL not looking good right now today .... Landry is without a doubt my #2 ... i think he is every bit as capable as Sam is/was coming out of OU.

Cowhers comments are expected ... if you anticipate anything less -- then you did not pay attention last year ... and still fully expect him to be...

actually the goal is to build a SB caliber team ... if it means putting a star that is earning beaucoup $$$$ on IR -- then that's what you do to...

i'm with CK ... Long without a doubt should go on IR now ... give Pouncey a week off and see where he is - as he does need some reps for next...

how about, Mike doesn't want to see Luck go to MIA ... he has Brady in NE ... Luck in MIA ... even Fitz in BUF -- who would all be NOTICEABLY...

what do you really want the guy to say ... he'd like to believe he is an honorable man - so, he isn't going to openly say he wants the job ......

i think Polian #1 has to protect his team ... and #2 at least give the 'impression' that he'd consider picking Luck for leverage. Big Dog, got...

i won't say its oversimplified .... but it is inordinately 'safe' ... as most have said -- what we are missing are playmakers on this team....

as stated Ross doesn't need to talk to Cowher or Gruden ... there are multiple entities that can reach out without personal intervention. i think...

Don't see any other top 5 picks than these .... Miami (0-6)- @ Giants, @ KC, Wash, Buff, @ Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @ Buff, @ NE, Jets --...

say what you will, but Gruden got lucky with Gannon ... but won't deny the results. Cowher was steadfast and even got to the SB with O'Donnell...

Cowher all night long .... tough, hard nosed, and is not afraid to innovate on offense ... lastly, hires GOOD coaches - something we have a dearth...

one of those teams will just sign Henne ... and he will prove to be much better than he got here -- as everyone seems to do when they leave this...

i wanted Harbaugh this past year .... and want only Cowher this year .... Gruden, while amusing - won with another man's team; same for Les Miles...

while i'm always in for an upgrade ... exactly who are we going to draft that would be an instant upgrade to Wake?? We've needed a compliment to...

coaching and legacies are as much about luck (pardon the pun) as it is anything else. Parcells would have never won a championship without one of...

geeesh, we've talked about this ad nauseum, however, Alabama made an offer it would be hard to refuse -- even IF we did get Brees. Saban knew...

as much as i advocated the move to get Marshall .... i would readily advocate moving him now. nothing against him -- we just have enough WRs in...

anyone who chooses to do that should NOT be in the football business, and nor should any player want to play for a regime like that ... how could...

our talent level is not a bad as some make it out to be .... our #1 problem is coaching -- tell me why players don't make our roster, find...

luckily i've been gone and haven't seen a game yet this year .... regardless, several of us said over and over that Jones was at best a SS - and...

the worst thing DAL did was hire Wade Phillips as HC, when Parcells left .... the worst thing Parcells did in MIA was hire Fat Tony as HC ......

I'm with CK .... :bighug:

fully agree that we'll add a TE from the cuts ... but one of this crew will remain ....

i think Thomas will get 'worked' into the RB rotation ... maybe around 500 yards combined i think Gates will become get targeted more as the...

i would suspect Bush to get ~ 15 touches and Marshall to be targeted ~ 10 plays a game ... game dependent of course -- but a decent planning factor.

we improved our inside ability to blitz with Burnette .... a huge improvement over Crowder in that category .... and i think we can switch between...

Mastrud also caught a TD pass last night .... goes a long way when cuts come around ....

I agree on finding a way to put Clay on IR ... we've done it before as well, as it doesn't seem like he's ready to contribute this year. At WR,...

I believe without hesitation that this team by the end of the season will be hands down better than '08 .... not based on record, but solely on...

whilst we all dislike the JESTS ... i have to respect Ryan and their defense a comparison to me is simple .... which team creates the most...

i have and still believe that Chris will be the guy .... and that Jones will take over at SS at some point during the season. i'd like to see...

MrC ... Kopa is very inexperienced -- if i remember right he switched to the OL late in college .... so he has a ways to go, but if he is showing...

not sure of the #s .... but it was a clear minority that's for sure .... and if he has a bad day against the PATSIES - i can only believe it'll go...

honestly, i believe that Fat Tony thinks it will all work itself out when Big Jake returns .... a faulted line of reasoning to be sure -- but it...

the moves i still see us looking at are RB, RG/RT and TE ..... for all the reasons above ... not sure we are satisfied with RB, but it is a...

i like Pads think we'll keep 6 WRs ... with the wildcard being Livas -- IF he makes it as the returner, then Moore is on thin ice. all of our TEs...

i think Ireland has done a pretty damn good job as GM .... and the only major failure has been along the OL, but how do we know that the lack of...

the 2 players i've been most hard on are Carey and Smith .... Carey was discussed in another thread .... Smith does get lauded a lot here .......

funny, i've talked about Vernon for a while now .... as his effort level at RT was not very good either. He gave effort for about 2-3 steps on...

i think Pads has it ... but all i care about is the OL right now i am not worried about Henne in this new situation .... i've said this before...

i have and still think that Jones is a SS ....

i'm not sure there is much debate over which PHIN players made the list .... we haven't won consistently - so not many 'names' on our roster...

the 'suck for luck' banter is humorous ... although there were more than a few on this site stating the same both prior to and post draft ... IF...

TE and RT are the spots i think we will look very closely at ... I don't think we are satisfied with either right now ... we may even look at RB...

23rd, if Henne had the heart of Fiedler with Henne's talent ..... i'd be pretty happy. we just do not need a Marino or Brady to win a SB ......

i think a bet that Henne would improve is a good bet .... how much he will improve under Daboll is the real question. we all know the...

i don't buy camp fodder ... our RT situation should not be considered 'solved' by any stretch with Colombo or Carey .....

CK, haven't had the opportunity to watch either preseason game yet, but based off of most posts - would submit that we do and have not adequately...

need something as Colombo doesn't inspire confidence ....

all i see Gates doing this year (at least for the 1st half of the year) is to run 'go' and 'come back' patterns ... which will take snaps away...

Not sure about that .... thought there were rumors that the G-MENs asking price was lowered to a 2d and that there were several potential suitors...

CB Jimmy Wilson of Montana who you’ll read about in Miami Meets. This is a kid who was on a murder rap but got off and is apparently a terrific...

it might be that the cost of the 'long term' contract vs the franchise tag is that great .... would guess around 10MIL per season. if so, i...

ouch ..... not sure i could make that statement ..... a healthy, motivated Carey - ok ..... but when was the last time we saw that? I know i...

i think he is a solid WR ... not special and average height. he is not Welker .... more like Camarillo or somewhere in between. would like to...

i just don't see any 'big' moves left out there .... Could still get Davis at G or O'Hara at C/G ... or Edwards at WR ... but with Miller off...

I gave props on this one to the Universal guys ... they predicted that the FO was hoping that he'd fall to the latter part of the draft, because...

Carter is 'slightly' different as he hasn't exactly had an easy go of it thus far. Desire is always higher with guys like this. Moore and...

have very realistic expectations for him ..... :up: as long as he signed for the vet min ... and isn't still here when the season ends - i'm...

this isn't too surprising .... we have a penchant of getting Ts and making big Gs out of them .... additionally, with Murtha and Garner...

problem is ... we already did this dance -- used him as a fall back plan (for Roth no less) and he didn't fair so well, of course, there will...

i'll keep banging the Kreutz drum until either he 'officially' retires - which i doubt, or we sign O'Hara or another OL instead. Admittedly, if...

CK, right on target .... the question is Pouncey's ability to make line calls -- he didn't get the benefit of any OTCs or even a playbook, much...

Pads, i agree that we will very likely sign a G/C to shore up the interior line situation ... but also believe we will kick the tires on TE / RB /...

thanks dude ... the CBS Free Agent Ticker did not reflect Benson's re-up (today) or Barber's signing (yesterday) - unless you actually clicked on...

the brothers at Universal had this guy pegged ... we got lucky that no one wanted to take him earlier due to his prison situation .... i think he...

i compared Soliai to Sapp coming into last year ... and i still stand by that. great to hear that Carey appears healthy and is moving around...

problem i have with it ... but certainly can't say for certain -- did Pouncey participate in the 'unofficial' workouts ?? if so, then he has...

pads ... that's why i listed G/C as #1 - that needs to be settled. Does Pouncey move right into C ?? If not, where are we ?? Me, I'd jump in...

adam, i think they're gonna let Jones and Clemons battle it out at FS and give Bell 1 more year .... not saying we couldn't use an upgrade -...

just say no to Ronnie or Ricky ..... there really are a lot of options here should we decide to go that route .... RBs are not selling like hot...

not sold the WC will get any significant play this year .... even with DTs potential ability to throw the ball. Seems we have better parts now...

dj, good news for sure .... pass blocking usually is the toughest lesson to learn for rookie RBs ..... i can't remember how good or bad...

while no one is going to argue with that ... i'm willing to wait and see what happens with Wallace, Moore, Foster and Carter .... before i go so...

actually no - i don't see Hartline as a lock this year .... he will be hard to kick to the curb for sure, but let's say for the sake of argument...

we have several STs added to fold this year ... both LBs (Freeny and Spears) .... add to that Trusnik and Restelli then toss in Gates and Livas...

aah, feel better about NT now .... while MCD can spot - i don't like seeing Starks there .... and no matter how Soliai looks / plays this...

well, at least we gave some attention to a 'back-up' plan at NT ... not surprising that it is a 'Nolan' player to boot. if nothing else, it'll...

Pouncey would be better served as a G for the 1st year .... so he can learn this year, and next year be able to make the line calls. As much...

i'm sure it was more a $$$$ oriented decision for them .... can't imagine that PLAX got that big a payday ..... Edwards would want some mad $$$,...

Pads, agree brother .... but adding Burnett only gives us yet another 6'3", 245 ish LB ... so add Rivera, Edds, Burnett, Misi and Wake -- all...

Pads, with Roth you know what you are getting .... an above average SOLB- non-passing down OLB. He can pressure and hold the edge, but is not...

to me it means we might actually be able successfully blitz now ... something that was almost comical with Zach and Crowder ....

Miller and Roth would make me pretty happy ... another experienced G wouldn't be bad either ...

would 'guess' the big news is Edwards ... which to me isn't really all that 'big' a news -- a name, yes ... and a bit over-rated, but I would take...

we are NOT going to 'Suck for Luck' .... just no way that that happens this year. 'WORST' case we'll be circa 7-9 again .... but i see a better...

While i don't subscribe to the Orton is great mentality ... i do believe that bringing him in would solidify at 10+ win season barring a...

SMART, solid linebacker that was a part of a SB winning team .... all things Crowder ISN'T we also brought in Rivera as well from the GB...

Great signing ... bring in a SB winner -- maybe even with some 'class' ... we will not miss Crowder one bit .... even if the PATSIES sign him...

Todd, i'm with you brother .... still maintain that Henne will be a successful QB in this league - with us or not. while i haven't been one to...

i see no chance of him being the 'featured' back ... i do believe we will have Bush designed playes -- call that featured if you will. Also...

agree about his 'play' ... it was uninspiring and very mediocre - have stated that many times. won't attack the dude - but certainly won't miss...

no question we need to add depth and quality to our RB stable (either Bradshaw or Barber will likely end up here) -- but Orton would instantly...

JT was the fall back plan a couple years ago ... he'd be the fall down plan this time ... please don't steal any more $$$$ ... just enjoy your...

certaintly would add some much needed depth ... didn't he have a short stint here before landing with the PATSIES ?

thigpen was about as worthy a starter as pigpen .... no loss there .... at all.

Winterswyk at OLB (along with Addison) -- for depth at least. Lockette (WR) is another i wouldn't be surprised if we brought in ... Ian...

i think they like having Smith in the middle in the nickel, his size is such a bonus there .... Carroll can move to one of the corners or WA if...

i think a healthy Garner and the addition of Pouncey help stabilize this OL immensely and provides an alternative to Jerry or potentially Carey....

I hold zero value in Thiggy ..... and have no issue trading within the division either. If he was able to come back and haunt us -- then we...

a choice of either Delhomme or Collins would be mind numbingly abysmal .... Kolb or Flynn aren't much better choices either. i could buy Palmer...

can't go so far as to say that RBs are a dime a dozen ... but it shouldn't very difficult to bring in another RB with starting potential to round...

he's the QB ... so blame goes that way ... such is the life. i was happy when we drafted him, and happy that he is still here .... very unhappy...

i think we'll all be pleasantly surprised ... not that i can say that he was a draft target of mine (even though we did work him out). he was a...

Carey, a quality LT in this league ... dude can't handle speed rushers as a RT, exactly how would he actually handle the 'best' speed rushers on...

i don't think Todd is comparing Henne and Ryan at all, except for the 'environment' they operate in ... i still maintain that a fair comparison...

to me, unless a pass option is a legitimate threat ... then the WC has little value - crash the ends and stack the middle.

which is why i like Foster ... he was a mid-round pick, got injured and didn't seem to have an opportunity to fully heal. he should be now ......

i'll stick with Orton if we were to bring someone in ... challenge though is that there would be a 'cost' to such a deal. Orton can be a solid...

if'n i had to take a chance on either Wallace or Moore ... i'd have to side with Wallace i am looking forward to seeing Foster on the field...

Not sure Jerry is fleet of foot enough to be LG for us ... but we could just bag that and go with the Orca version. i too believe Garner...

i'd be happier with Gradkowski over Thigpen .... that's for sure ... but believe both are too short to be very successful in the league.

everyone loves Shula ... but when he lost Arnsparger - the 'D' was never the same ... period. Defense was not a Shula fortee .. while i do...

Pads ... all i can say is .... :up: :knucks:

thigpen is not a match for this offense ... we all 'thought' he might be a 'WC' option - but that never materialized ... as a QB; i don't see how...

Whoop - tee - do .... i doubt he's angry that 'we' didn't pick him ... he's angry he lost out on MILLLLLLLLLIONS of $$$$$

i don't know .... what i can say is i think we'll find out a lot about Fat Tony and his ability to coach this year. No Parcells threats or...

dj, got you on the 'elite' dealio .... but will submit this ... 'statistically' we've had a top 10 defense quite often in the last decade or so...

i don't claim to be an 'evaluator' ... but what i see in Misi is a younger version of Dansby ... and that is how i'd like to see him used - inside...

Dup, totally disagree .... yes, coaches want 'their' players - sure .... but the base philosophy is there - it really isn't much different if you...

dj, i think everyone believes in this 'D' ... it 'should' be very good ... why wouldn't it be based off of last year. right or wrong, i base...

new HC wouldn't necessarily change everything ... such as a Cowher ... as much as i don't appreciate fat Tony ... i do think they will be...

i have waited for a dominating D for quite a while ... since the 70s really -- but don't view this D as 'dominating' .... i can't drink that...

while the excitement surrounding Gates and the kudos Boom and the gang gave him are awesome ... the kid has a ways to go to be a consistent...

i think Gates will be worked into the mix slowly as a WR, but all-in as a returner .... hope would be that he'd start to contribute by mid-season ....

i would have to believe we'd be VERY interested in Lockette and Fannin since we brought them in for workouts and would not be surprised if we try...

i too would like to take a flier on Herzlich .... you never know ... and its a good story ..... i would think there'll be another WR and RB...

KB, because that's what they wanted from Henne ... to be CP ... that's why we saw a different Henne last year vs '09. The worst thing that...

i expect Amaya to get a look at FS this year as well .... still maintain that Jones is a SS ... so we have Clemons and ??? to push at FS....

our boy Henne will never be a star in this league ... but i will maintain that he can win enough to get us there - until he proves me wrong this...

pretty sure we'll bring in a vet .... but not so sure we'll bring back Thigpen .... there is no value there

well, hopefully we took care of 2 of these with Gates ..... looking for TE/Thomas in RD 6 .... the only other possibles are S/Sands or SOLB/Elmore...

nope, not a chance ....

i think we'll grab Thomas in RD6 ... we'll surely look for another WR and RB as UDFAs ....

yepper ... hopefully will walk in and take over the return duties, and as a bonus provide an alternative to Hartline for deep speed. another...

there wasn't much 'loyalty' on this board about the White pick ... and for good reason :pity:

Pads, regarding WRs ... believe it or not - i am most keen on seeing a healthy Foster on the field this year (i wanted him in the mid-rounds in...

Pads, agree that we want another SOLB, but doubt we pick one in RD 4 ... will be more like McCoy last year in RD 6/7 ... there isn't one with any...

Sheets is just wishful thinking right now ... when was the last time he's been able to stay healthy and get on the field ... he'll surely get the...

Jake brother .... not sure how many folks are 'drinking the kool aid', or just remain hopeful that the team gets better each year. While i...

what i like about Thomas is that he hits the hole ... and uses cut backs religiously (how he gets those longer runs) .... something neither Ronnie...

dissenting views are fine .... and good for bantor ... not really sure why it gets venomous at times ... so, if we took Mallett at 15,...

to me the question surrounding Thomas' fumbling is: is it improper technique or is it a Ricky (my forearm is too short) anatomical issue .......

ditto .... i don't know of too many players that would sign for less $$$ anywhere - except for an 'expected' winning team for a percieved shot at...

Rick, brother ... i disagree, i believe with a shut down defense, and ability to run the ball, good STs, and although i hate the term 'chunk...

i'm confident the regime knows where they expect him to play -- it's us that doesn't ...

this regime is very predictable, yet get blasted for doing exactly what can be projected with a little thought .... i have no problem with Ireland...

I'm surely willing to wait and see .... it was a need and they addressed it. not worried about his 'fumbling' either .... Ricky was/is a...

i can't say whether or not Thomas is a 'good' pick or whether he was worth moving up to get him -- BUT, if you look at who we worked out .......

Thomas was a definate possibility in RD3 with Ridley ... i think they got vervous as the RB started going in RD 2. Don't like losing the RD 5...

the only problems this team has had the last couple years were injury prone players and bad coaching .... we've ditched most of the injury...

nah, OL is done til maybe a later G/T to develop ..... move up and its a skill player - SOLB, WR, TE or RB who has a chance to make an impact.

he isn't projected to go until day 3 .... why would we move him to day 2 ??

i'm with Muck ... RB MUST be special for a top pick or even RD 1 ... we should have learned that with Ronnie same thing for a QB -- if you...

i still firmly believe that if we trade up to the 2d - it is NOT for a QB ....

RD 2: if we move up -- OLB: Ayers, B Reed * RB: Williams*, Thomas WR: Gates*, Robinson* TE: Williams RD3: TE: Cameron, Thomas* RB:...

there WILL be FA .... to help with RBs, outside of picking one up in the mid rounds either late today - but more likely early tomorrow. sorry,...

I'm on the Brooks Reed list ..... not for a QB .... all the SOLB will be gone shortly that have the speed required to be an impact player -- and...

No shocker here ..... Pouncey .... now lets see if PIT comes calling ...

say NO to QB/RB @ 15 ....

this 'could' be an interesting draft with 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 positions all very questionable with teams that could move down or up. Down: CIN,...

this one doesn't look like a smoke screen, failed drug tests, admitted usage, kids out of wedlock ... way too much for smoke screen. no one...

the key to a RD 2 pick lies with Pouncey and PIT .... simple as that really .... who knows if their interest is a feint, so that they can tell...

yepper, agreed - but then i harken back to Pads and setting yourself up for another law suit .... this would be 'a' way to both stem that .... and...

Desides, we aren't saying quite the same thing .... FA could open on MON - but no official signings for 'a period of time' would be keeping within...

The lock out is done ... players are generally free to enter facilities - just not allowed to use them. Even should FA be established on MON...

Pads, but that's exactly why i think RDs 3, 4, 5 are our WR/RB type picks ... we've spent very little effort on DEs by all reports -- but MUCH...