So what's your Free Agency Priorty?

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DorfdadDorfdadforum_veteranOP
Mar 8, 2023, 11:20 PM

Free Agency is just upon us, and with the lack of draft picks and various holes on both sides of the ball what is your most pressing position and or player you are hoping we get? Were current about 16Million OVER the cap so were going to have some issues or need to cut and restructure a lot of players to get some needed pieces.

This is a really important time for the team. We're going to have to hit some major home runs to improve this offseason and with so little drafting oppetunities Grier and McDaniel has to step up. Also toss into the mix that Vic didn't sign on to not get some say in his defensive players and he's going to want to get some pieces in free agency.

What is your priority and how active do you think we will be in free agency next week?

I think were need major help at Cornerback, Right Tackle, and Linebackers.

KeyFinKeyFinforum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 10:29 AM

LB is my priority, followed by backup QB and tackle.

Winning football games at any level comes down to winning in the trenches.

dolphin25dolphin25forum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 10:30 AM

I'd like to see LB upgrade. Hopefully, rookie LB from last year can take a leap forward.

Lord help us.

HIhitman8forum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 01:08 PM

"dolphin25 wrote:

I'd like to see LB upgrade. Hopefully, rookie LB from last year can take a leap forward.

Dont think thats going to happen. The guy's only good trait is he is fast with decent size, but he has zero instincts or skills other than that. Looks like another wasted pick by grier.

TheHighExhaultedTheHighExhaultedforum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 01:27 PM

Cornerbacks. Multiple.

TItirty8forum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 02:28 PM

I have one guy that I would heavily target: Dalton Schultz.

I think he is the guy that would take our offense to the next level and fit what McCoachin' is looking for.

A lot of people on here said corners - they are right.

There are gonna be a ton of RBs available, so I am gonna definitely be shopping that market looking for bargains. Maybe use South Beach to entice someone at a friendly deal.

Backup QB is gonna be a big one for several reasons. I think that this is an area where Grier needs to earn his money. You wanna not only get a viable option, BUT you want to get a viable option who is willing to go under market value for a year or two. I would sell this position as, "Tua's health issues are no secret. If you come in here, and he gets hurt. You are the starting QB with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. You might be Daniel Jones in a year if you play your cards right. I would bet that a couple of QBs might be willing to bet on themselves and take a team friendly deal.

DorfdadDorfdadforum_veteran
Mar 9, 2023, 05:43 PM

"tirty8 wrote:

I have one guy that I would heavily target: Dalton Schultz.

I think he is the guy that would take our offense to the next level and fit what McCoachin' is looking for.

A lot of people on here said corners - they are right.

There are gonna be a ton of RBs available, so I am gonna definitely be shopping that market looking for bargains. Maybe use South Beach to entice someone at a friendly deal.

Backup QB is gonna be a big one for several reasons. I think that this is an area where Grier needs to earn his money. You wanna not only get a viable option, BUT you want to get a viable option who is willing to go under market value for a year or two. I would sell this position as, "Tua's health issues are no secret. If you come in here, and he gets hurt. You are the starting QB with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. You might be Daniel Jones in a year if you play your cards right. I would bet that a couple of QBs might be willing to bet on themselves and take a team friendly deal.

I don't think with our weapons we need a strut TE in free agency. I mean Id wake him but we have more pressing needs no? Also sure he would be commanding a big salary and unless we can offset with releasing both of our TE's and going with just two next year Im not sure it's worth it.

We gotta fix the defense, we also need a pass rusher that can actually get to Quarterback.

PAPaulyforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 04:05 AM

Interior OL.
CB
Backup QB, I really like Gardner Minnshew, as I think he’s a scheme fit, but I don’t know about his availability. Teddy and Skylar just didn’t get the job done.

Unlucky 13Unlucky 13subscriber
Mar 10, 2023, 07:15 AM

With the severe lack of cap space and a whole laundry list of needs, unfortunately I'm planning on being depressed and disappointed this offseason. But if they could somehow make the money work, I think that TE Dalton Schultz would be a huge addition. He's a much, much, much better and cleaner receiver on short and intermediate routes than Geskicki, and I think that he could be a huge help to the team as Tua's security blanket to move the chains over and over.

KeyFinKeyFinforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 08:27 AM

"Unlucky 13 wrote:

With the severe lack of cap space and a whole laundry list of needs, unfortunately I'm planning on being depressed and disappointed this offseason. But if they could somehow make the money work, I think that TE Dalton Schultz would be a huge addition. He's a much, much, much better and cleaner receiver on short and intermediate routes than Geskicki, and I think that he could be a huge help to the team as Tua's security blanket to move the chains over and over.

The salary cap is like the matrix- while we know it exists, we have no idea of the actual rules there or how it works. There are unlimited ways to get around the salary cap and I think we'll be active in free agency (like we always are). I wouldn't sweat that too much.

Winning football games at any level comes down to winning in the trenches.

FIFishheadforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 09:59 AM

"KeyFin wrote:

The salary cap is like the matrix- while we know it exists, we have no idea of the actual rules there or how it works. There are unlimited ways to get around the salary cap and I think we'll be active in free agency (like we always are). I wouldn't sweat that too much.

As you were saying:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-rework-terron-armstead-bradley-chubb-contracts-clearing-26-million-in-cap-space-for-potential-move/

StaleTacosStaleTacosforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 11:04 AM

Sweet. Now get Rodgers.

If he fails to get a deal done with Tua I'm joining the call for "Grier has to go". -cbrad

TItirty8forum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 11:13 AM

"Dorfdad wrote:

I don't think with our weapons we need a strut TE in free agency. I mean Id wake him but we have more pressing needs no? Also sure he would be commanding a big salary and unless we can offset with releasing both of our TE's and going with just two next year Im not sure it's worth it.

We gotta fix the defense, we also need a pass rusher that can actually get to Quarterback.

Okay, here is a relatively unpopular opinion around here, but I think the defense our defense is great, but our coaching was abysmal last year. I legit think that this is a top 10 unit AT LEAST. Do we need to make so adjustments? Probably.

I think that we are looking for pieces that move the needle. Ross is out there writing checks, and cap space has opened up.

FIFishheadforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 02:35 PM

"tirty8 wrote:

Okay, here is a relatively unpopular opinion around here, but I think the defense our defense is great, but our coaching was abysmal last year. I legit think that this is a top 10 unit AT LEAST. Do we need to make so adjustments? Probably.

I think that we are looking for pieces that move the needle. Ross is out there writing checks, and cap space has opened up.

I think new coaching can make the line great, and staying healthy can make the secondary close to great. I still believe that we need new personnel to make the LB corps great, however.

mlb1399mlb1399forum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 06:41 PM

Find a new GM

Vertical LimitVertical Limitforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 08:45 PM

Left guard.. vet quarterback to backup tua.. lots of vet qb options that would be a significant upgrade over Bridgewater…

we need to look at cornerback obviously and linebacker.

Vertical LimitVertical Limitforum_veteran
Mar 10, 2023, 08:49 PM

I imagine lots of quarterbacks are going to have their agents calling Miami. They know what Miami has to offer (waddle, hill).. and they know about Tua.

TItirty8forum_veteran
Mar 11, 2023, 04:59 PM

"Fishhead wrote:

I think new coaching can make the line great, and staying healthy can make the secondary close to great. I still believe that we need new personnel to make the LB corps great, however.

I am for concerned about our opponents passing games.

Honestly, I do not fear the Patriots at all, and they are essentially a running team right now.

The Jets are a running team, but when they get Rodgers, I will be more concerned about them passing.

Gimme corners all day.

ExplosionsInDaSkyExplosionsInDaSkyforum_veteran
Mar 11, 2023, 09:14 PM

Corners if optional. Try to find a young guy that still has some untapped potential.
Sadly another player on the Online would be nice and of course an upgrade at the Linebacker position.

Phil HutchingsPhil Hutchingsforum_veteran
Mar 12, 2023, 01:48 PM

It has to be the OLine.

Cornerback is second priority, IMHO.

mlb1399mlb1399forum_veteran
Mar 12, 2023, 01:59 PM

Anyone else see reports about a trade involving Jalen Ramsey?

TheHighExhaultedTheHighExhaultedforum_veteran
Mar 12, 2023, 02:09 PM

"mlb1399 wrote:

Anyone else see reports about a trade involving Jalen Ramsey?

Looks like they are in pretty advanced talks and a deal seems imminent.

texanphinatictexanphinaticforum_veteran
Mar 12, 2023, 02:35 PM

Hunter Long and a third. Wow, cheap.

At least in terms of compensation. The cap space is not lol, but it's not my money.

SpringveldtSpringveldtforum_veteran
Mar 13, 2023, 07:38 AM

Now that Ramsey has been signed, if we can find one or two competent LB's and we stay healthy this defence is going to be top 5 imho. If Grier somehow manages to persuade Poyer to sign on the cheap as well he will have killed the offseason already.

For me we still need to target LB, OL and TE probably in that order.

dolphin25dolphin25forum_veteran
Mar 13, 2023, 09:40 AM

"Springveldt wrote:

Now that Ramsey has been signed, if we can find one or two competent LB's and we stay healthy this defence is going to be top 5 imho. If Grier somehow manages to persuade Poyer to sign on the cheap as well he will have killed the offseason already.

For me we still need to target LB, OL and TE probably in that order.

Wagner is going to be released.

Lord help us.