Welp, now that our season is officially over, we can focus on the offseason

So sad that we have to rebuild the o line every year it seems.

 

Get a Coach who is worth a damn. Let him decide on GM.

Scheme Wise: Defensively I switch to a 3-4, we have some of the pieces already in place to make the transition.

Personnel wise I agree with aforementioned by LBsFinest, I'd also throw in Fields as a potential casualty. I'd also look to trade Cam Wake for a decent compensation 2 or 3rd round pick.

Free Agency:

Offense Needs: WR, TE, OG, RB

Guards: I'd take a look at Iupati, Carpenter or Franklin. Safe to say Iupati will command a big number, Carpenter has injury issues, and I do like Franklin as he is a big mauler and UMiami alum. Tough to rely on draft every year and it backfiring. Franklin is only 26 as well.

RB: Sad that Miller can't be given the opportunity to carry the ball 20+ times a game. Still, it would be valuable to add a power element to the backfield. Free Agency pickings look slim. Matthews and Ingram have injury concerns. Murray will get paid somewhere. Gore is older back but could be serviceable. Stevan Ridley if recovering well from injury might be a possibility. I'd still look at deep draft as well to address.

TE: Clay is an option to come back but I wouldn't pay him top dollar. Julius Thomas I just can't see leaving Denver but the dilemma is money with Demaryius a free agent as well. Jordan Cameron's concussions are concerning. Gresham hasn't lived up to draft status. The draft class isn't that impressive at all. I'd resign Clay and look to address big target at WR.

WR: When I look at our WR core minus Gibson/Hartline, I see Wallace as a field stretcher not a true #1. Landry is the possesion slot guy. What we need is a big target to attack the ball. Free Agency has two premium options: Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas. Don't see either leaving though. 2nd tier guys would be Hakeem Nicks, Michael Crabtree, Kenny Britt, and Torrey Smith. None of those names get me excited especially with a draft that looks promising. Also after this year's impact at the WR position there learning curve to the NFL is becoming a non-factor.

Defense Needs (Taking In 3-4 Change): DE, NT, ILB, CB, FS - Believe it or not the need on defense may be more dire

NT: This is a position that Earl Mitchell handled for Houston so the famiarity is nice. Still, I'd like a bigger body to stuff the run. Dan Williams is a familiar name from a few drafts back, he is a big body coming from AZ. Even Nick Fairley could be an option. Also Corey Peters is another name. I'd like to sign NT and draft mid round one to develop.

DE: Need to do best to resign Odrick. He has familiarity with 3-4 from his first years in NFL. Mitchell could slide outside or if Fairley is signed could flip flop the two. Cedric Thorton is another name who has done well in Philly.

ILB: the transition may be tough on Jelani Jenkins but I think he can do it. Misi should be address as upgradeable mainly cuz he can't stay healthy. I love this year's draft class for ILB and am really not that impressed with the Free Agent class.

CB: Used two draft picks in 2013 another one in 2014 and none have proved to be reliable pieces. Taylor showed some promise. Aikens will have a shot to show some these next two weeks. Davis is on the bubble IMO. Finnegan should be cut or will retire. Grimes is still solid but aging. As of right now I have WR/LB as primary needs in draft, so I do take a long look at Free Agent options at CB. Some names I like Kareem Jackson, Chris Harris Jr., Chris Culliver, Perish Cox, Byron Maxwell and Walter Thurmond. Harris would be great in Nickel against Slot WR. Signing one of them and grooming Taylor/Aikens to step up could buy us one year before drafting early round CB.

FS: Draft has some potential options. Free Agency has a couple as well. Nate Allen, Rahim Moore, and Devin McCourty. I'd look to draft to answer FS questions.

Draft: WR/ILB/FS/RB/DL/OL

WR: What we lack is Alpha WR. Amari Cooper is that type of guy, he'll be Top 10 maybe Top 5. We will be picking 12-22 range more than likely. That leaves us in the range of DeVante Parker, Kevin White, Jaelen Strong, Devin Funchess range. Two guys who could work their way into the 1st round if they declare Dorial Green-Beckham (suspended all year after domestic violence) and Duke Williams from Auburn (Juco transfer). Both are atheltic freaks but have less game film than the aforementioned. Out of that group I'd rank Parker/Strong/Williams as my favorites. Not sure I'd take Williams in first unless he has good combine.

ILB: I miss the days of a stud ILB. Jenkins has done a good job at WLB but he is more rangy than a run stuffing force. Now I don't want a 2 down stiff I'd like a 3 down LB, who is instinctive and violent. I'd rank two ILB as potential first rounders Bernardrick McKinney and Eric Kendricks. 2nd round options Denzel Perryman. 3rd round options Ramik Wilson or Stephone Anthony. Geting any of those names would be an upgrade and someone who could step in as focal point of defense.

FS: Gerrod Holliman from Louisville will probably be the first safety off the board in late 1st or early 2nd. Behind him Derron Smith, Cody PRewitt, or Kris Drummond are some names to monitor. One name is Durrell Eskridge from Syracuse as potential 3-5 round range.

RB: Early backs won't be options or aren't a need anymore. At round 3 is when I'd possibly consider drafting a back. At that point here are some possible names: Ameer Abdullah, Tevin Coleman, Duke Johnson, Mike Davis, Jay Ajayi, David Cobb, and Javorious Allen.

 

And, the OL assessment, and the LB assessment, and the DL assessment...

 

We may be getting a new alternate jersey so we have that going for us!

 

All of this is obviously predicated on his wife wanting to come to South Florida.

 

Ireland is fired too. That was huge, monumental.

 

I actually agree 100% with this. He did NOTHING to add to this team during the season. No ones saying trade for anyone but look at something like NE did, got random players that contributed. We didn't even show any signs of him working, its as if the season is his vacation time.

 

He just likes to make outlandish statements to see if anyone will respond.

 

Daniel Thomas- Keeper....over Lamar Miller...that's it...you are delusional. You need to do a little better review..cutting Mike Wallace this year would not be cost effective..are we not keeping Pouncy to play Center..could stay or go..hard to say.BRING IN QB COMPETITION QB Rakeem Cato..Marshall-Bigger guards..like La'ell Collins LSU-Have Billy Turner prepared to play LT in case he is needed there.Dude was a stud LT in college-Bring in 2 Big, fast, strong WR's who can catch & fight for the ball...FA & Draft.Or draft 2 if we have too..Devante Parker & Breshard Perriman..UCF-Bring in a stud RB to work with Miller...I like Melvin Gordon but my sleeper pick is Devon Johnson RB Marshall-Bring in a big TE..Nick O'Leary FSU, Clive Walford UM--Bring in another LB or 2..Shaq Thompson-Wash..Georgia& Northwestern has a few good ones..Densel Perryman..UM-- P-save cap and cut fields though I hate too..but 4 million is alot for a punter.K - Competition for Caleb Sturgis-DT/DL Draft two studs here or FA whatever available as I think they will cut Starks after this year..and after this year Odrick has not earned big money.See what we can find for #2 Corner as well as another safety..FA or Draft.Philbin...FIRED--Coyle...FIRED--Hickey...Deserves another shot..off season, FA, draft wad all pretty good but in season moves sucked.Interviews I would Love for Miami HC--1) Jim Harbaugh--2) Todd Bowles--3) Rex Ryan--4) Art Briles--5) Gus Malzahn--6) Bill Cowher--7)Jon Gruden--Likeliest scenario if we want to keep Hickey1) HC Todd Bowles, GM Dennis HICKEY, OC Bill Lazor, DC Kacy Rogers2) HC Jim Harbaugh, GM ? , OC Bill Lazor, DC ?3) HC Rex Ryan, GM DENNIS Hickey, OC Bill Lazor, DC ?All others I think would all want to pick their own staff & GM. FELLOW DOLFANS...WHAT DO WE DO?

 

I don't think she does, and therefore I do not expect Harbaugh is ever going to be our head coach. I'd be fine with it though if he did.

 

But a winning season, probably means we lose though, because Philbin will more than likely.

 

The coaches are custodians of the system. They must be all retained. This system is the most important thing and these coaches are the best. They are better than Shula, better than Belihick, better than anyone. They are building a dominant team, and signs are there every game.

We need better players. We just got rid of Ireland this year. One offseason is not enough to get rid of his garbage and rebuild. We are bereft of talent and mired in mediocre talent because of his drafting and talent acquisition.

 

Were you smoking crack with Dez's mom last night?

 

Lol

 

Lol

 

Just when I thought you'd made the most totally ridiculous comment that anyone could make, you found a way to outdo yourself.

Kudos to you for having a corner on extreme silliness.

 

When I look at the team, this is the core group I see:

QB - Tannehill
RB - Miller
OT - Albert & James
OC - Pouncey
TE - Clay & Sims
WR - Landry

Clear needs on offense are OG and WR.

DE - Wake & Vernon
DT - Odrick & Mitchell
LB - Jenkins & Misi
S - Jones & Delmas
CB - Grimes & Davis

Clear needs on defense are DT, OLB, CB


Personally speaking...

I'd trade Wake for draft picks and move forward with Vernon & Jordan as the franchise pass rushers.
I'd trade Wallace for draft picks and get a cheaper alternative with a bigger body.
I'd flip a coin on Hartline and Gibson and keep one for continuity's sake, while getting rid of the other to open up a spot for a new-comer.

 

I am at least LMAO at your posts.Better than Shula Eh? I actually thought you were too young to watch him..but that's right..you saw him in his last 2 years which was still better than Philbin but horrible years.for Coach!!

 

Almost shed a tear because of laughing so hard. For that you get a fist bump.

 

I don't know who is dumber, "TooGoodForDez" or the people that are entertaining his posts.

By you replying to his posts he is getting exactly what he wants, attention from anonymous people on a message board that for some reason gives him his jollies.

 

This post is confirmation that Dez is a troll. Nothing he writes again will be taken seriously

 

It was funny as hell though.

 

You guys know you can put people on ignore, right?

 

Every court needs a jester.

 

Common knowledge long ago.

 

Tell me about it.

 

Umm, I think we could still make the playoffs............. gets coat...

 

Do you think TooGoodForDez achieves an erection and engages in a masturbatory fantasy when others here respond to his silliness?

 

Why people don't put him on "ignore" is beyond me. He is obviously not a Dolphin fan. I'm upset that I still am able to read his posts when people reply to him. He brings nothing of value - just wastes your precious time.

 

Nobody wants to blow this thing up more than me but; where did you get those numbers?

Your numbers are way off. There would be nowhere near that amount of cap come available. With all the resources available and threads published every year I don't understand why people continue to ignore the rules concerning contracts and make these enormously inflated speculations about clearing cap.

Some players can be traded or cut with little or no dead money. A couple examples would be Earl Mitchell and Pouncey. No dead money there and you could clear about 12 mil. Guys like Ellerbe,Hartline and Wheeler are going to come with lots dead cap pain.

This is a pretty easy to read source. It may not always be 100% accurate but it's usually close. http://overthecap.com/salary-cap/miami-dolphins/

 

There is of course all these players and their salaries to consider as well:http://overthecap.com/free-agency/miami-dolphins/

I would like to retain Odrick,Clay, RFA Shelby and Michael Thomas and AJ Francis as well. Odrick and Clay will need to get paid.

 

Also after watching other games around the league its clear this team needs a star MLB sooooooo badly its not even funny. Its crazy to watch the impact Bobby Wagner had yesterday and think that Koa Misi is even playing the same position. That blows my mind.

 

You are right, but it is kind of like when there has been a car wreck on the freeway. As the traffic is slowly going past, we know we shouldn't look over at the mess, but usually most folks do.

 

I hate the offseason

 

Assuming Philbin is gone (which is not a certainty at this point IMO), I'd like to see us go after Harbaugh first. Not sure he would come to Miami given the circus it appears to be looking from the outside, and how badly Ross handled it the last time he went after him. But, I think he is a good coach. If that fails, I really like the idea of having a Shula back as our HC. If he's anything like his old man, he could be just what this franchise needs to get back being consistently competitive.

 

I wouldn't worry about Gruden he signed a new contract with ESPN that goes through 2021.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12035034/jon-gruden-agreed-contract-extension-espn