Rex Ryan also made Mario Williams an OLB. Not saying it's Rex's fault that Williams isn't a fit in a 3-4, but he did manage to make waste of his best defensive player. I don't think he should be viewed as the standard by which players are judged.^
The problem with this team the past decade is that they can amass a handful of decent players but fail to draft true game-changing players.
That's how you wind up in a perpetual state of mediocrity.
I am happy they aren't losing the pick.
The actual "loss" is impossible to tell since the drop off from #8-13 is just speculation at this point. I'm willing to admit that it may wind up negligible, so in that regard I can at least see the logic in taking the calculate risk.
More than the injuries, what worries me are numerous reports I've seen that indicate Alonzo doesn't have a high football-IQ or work ethic.
That certainly may all be conjecture and bashing a guy who's going out the door, but it's not what I was hoping to see.
It does make me think about how a guy thought to be a defensive genius (Ryan) could show up to Buffalo and see him as a disposable asset. I realize much of that could have been scheme, but again, it does taper any excitement.
Just saying its a possibility if there isn't a defensive stud available. 13 is probably too high for a guard, and if Jack, Buckner, Hargreaves, Bosa, Ramsey, and Lawson are all gone by 13, he's someone that could be on their radar.WHY would you ever want your team to use the #13 pick on a RB when you can find a decent RB on the waiver wire for just cash? Hasn't the last five years taught you anything about how easy it is to get a 1000-yard RB (or tandem) without having to blow a high pick. Heck, on your team you've got Lamar Miller who was taken in the 4th.
Since 2011, the following RBs who were taken in the 3rd round or later have been starting quality:
Demarco Murray
Alfred Morris
Arian Foster
Benjarvus Green-Ellis
Jamaal Charles
Justin Forsett
Frank Gore
Lamar Miller
Chris Ivory
Fred Jackson
Joique Bell
CJ Anderson
Latavius Murray
Devonta Freeman
LeGarrette Blount
Ahmad Bradshaw
Thomas Rawls
Rashad Jennings
Andre Ellington
James Starks
I for one, hope the Dolphins use a high first round pick on a RB.
Weren't you captain boner for bringing back Miller?Soooooo CJ Anderson... That'll do.
Just as a quick FYI, in 3 games against the Patriots, he averaged 7.0 yards/carry and 5.39 yards/carry against the AFC East as a whole throughout his career.
I'm guessing they still sign a veteran CB and RB before the draft. They've signed Bushrod as their backup guard/emergency tackle. That way they can go into the draft without any gaping holes in the team. They still should be looking to draft a CB or Safety, LB, RB, OG, and probably DE.Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. This hasn't been the best off-season for Elway and the Broncos. It appears, at least to me, that Denver's decision to keep C.J. was partially, if not primarily, reactionary. With their inability to keep Brock or land another QB (Kap) in a trade at the moment, they risked having $$ with nothing "worthwhile" to spend it on. Not to mention a whole helluva lot of change for their offense. Not sure if that's a great reason to pay a solid, all-around RB 4.5/per.
I get Miami's interest, and as a fan, I would have been tolerable of the addition. I think Gase would have fed the shit out of him, and his ability in the passing game would have been a nice component. But I'd much prefer to see Miami add a cheap veteran on a short deal, and then draft a RB.
Meanwhile, if Miami was going to throw large money at another position, I would have liked to see it at CB (Sean Smith?) or guard (Penn?). Similar to the RB position, I understand the philosophy of not spending heavy on interior lineman, but several failed draft picks later, Tanny's still getting mauled every game.
The FO needs to nail this draft.
Tanny signs names ... NAMES!!!!Isaiah Pead
Daniel Thomas
Lol
Miami's really testing the limits of my fandom at this point. I'm seriously considering just being a general football fan who roots only for my fantasy team.I thought the Daniel Thomas signing was a cruel April Fool's joke.
Come over to the dark side.Miami's really testing the limits of my fandom at this point. I'm seriously considering just being a general football fan who roots only for my fantasy team.
The other day I saw that on another message board and thought someone had pulled up an old thread.I thought the Daniel Thomas signing was a cruel April Fool's joke.
In the grand scheme of things, he's a body. He's an insurance policy in case Miami doesn't draft a RB. It allows them the flexibility to say on paper they are ok at RB and they don't need to reach for one in the second round of the value isn't there. They've done that at DB and DE. Are they the best players? No, but they have enough guys where they don't HAVE to come away from the draft with a RB or a LB. it's the same reason they brought Foster in. If they don't draft a RB, he's still an option.The other day I saw that on another message board and thought someone had pulled up an old thread.
I guess back to square one is repeating the same mistakes...
When he was with the team: The way I always described him was that he was a guy who would get as many yards as the hole allowed.
So really, about as low a compliment as you can get for a RB, since any fringe NFL back should be able to accomplish that. I
'd have preferred any fringe-RB off the street, since it wouldn't have stirred up the echos of failures past, and the uncertainty of the unknown could have at least provided some false sense of optimism.
OverTheCap.com has it at $41MM, but that ranks 11th-least in the NFL. They only have 31 players under contract through 2017, so that $40-whatever will get filled up pretty quickly.none of the draftees the Dolphins are being linked to are particularly inspiring. Hargreaves seems the most common and I am not sure he is any good. I really hope and pray Elliot is there and Miami trades down to a team that wants him. Dolphins need extra picks.
Did I read correctly that Miami is like $43M under the expected cap for 2017? is that related to Suh and THill deals?
Yea I mean the best case scenario is if someone like Jack falls to them due to his injury concern. Apple seems raw and Hargreaves, while more polished and NFL ready, seems undersized for the scheme that they want to run on defense. William Jackson from Houston seems more like a second rounder than a guy you take at 13.none of the draftees the Dolphins are being linked to are particularly inspiring. Hargreaves seems the most common and I am not sure he is any good. I really hope and pray Elliot is there and Miami trades down to a team that wants him. Dolphins need extra picks.
Did I read correctly that Miami is like $43M under the expected cap for 2017? is that related to Suh and THill deals?
One of the biggest reasons I'm skeptical of Jackson is D.J. Hayden. Another Houston corner that seemingly came out of nowhere, got a bunch of hype, got selected in the first round, and has been largely a bust. Maybe it isn't a completely fair comparison, but I would be largely disappointed if that's Miami's guy at 13.A bit intrigued by Jackson, the CB from Houston.
Admittedly I haven't been paying that much attention however. I used to go insane watching tape, reading, watching and trying to absorb every bit of information I could about the draft, but all that did was leave me pissed off and depressed after every Dolphins draft through the Ireland years.
I've tried to take a more "ignorance is bliss" approach the past few years.
Grier was quoted that they had him as #2 player on their board. They had heard rumors of the video and said it was two years old.Holy shit!!!!
Tunsil-Albert-Pouncey-Turner-James
Wow. If they can keep those guys heathy, it might be a big year for the offense.