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Not sure what we have left, but we still need AT LEAST one more O-lineman, we need a starting caliber LG/RG/RT, I would bet Hickey is waiting to get a little bit cheaper option here.
Also, if we re-sign Starks, you can eliminate having to take a D-lineman in the 1st round this. Opens up our draft options a little bit.
Free agent running back to help stretch the field for Tanny? He went for almost 4000 yds behind the worst Oline in NFL History. Imagine an improved Oline and running game?
Ken Wrote:
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> Maybe a 60 Million dollar, 5 year deal, with 30
> million dollars guaranteed...to Revis.
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> Imagine our secondary with him in it. Imagine what
> Grimes and Revis could do behind Vernon, Starks,
> Wake, and Jordan each rushing QB's to throw early.
Depending on how the contract would be structured, that is a hell of a lot money for one guy, even if it is Revis Island. Sure, Miami's defense would (probably) improve greatly, but would they be able to get the team to the playoffs if Miami doesn't improve their OL and protect RT?
I would have no problem signing Revis if he was the missing piece to get the team to the Super Bowl, but that is not the situation Miami is in.
The contract he will (probably) be looking for, IMO, would be too high for Miami's situation. Let's get the Fins on solid ground and capable of competing for the playoffs before going crazy with a contract (see Mike Wallace).
I'd kick the tires on Samson Satele as a guard/backup C.
I like Davin Joseph but the fact that he's not been on our radar yet reminds me if the Matt Flynn situation when Philbin first got here. Seems we have inside info that has us shying away.
I'd go after Streif or Clabo to play RT and I'd sign one guard who can play LG (satele?).
After that, I'm looking for a bargain RB and two LB's.
I wouldn't mind taking a look at Owen Daniel either.
Shelley Smith is a very good run blocker. Not so much as a pass protector although in 10 games he gave up only 2 sacks. Both as a RG. He can play LG or RG.
Never heard of him as a pro or in college. 8 Career starts and in the league since 2010, yeah Im excited about this guy. Ho hum pick I suppose the coaches saw something on film.
Asomoah signed w/ ATL for 4.5 mil against the cap. He would have looked good beside Albert. Well Smith has youth and not too much wear on him so we will see.
Some of the top guards that Miami tried to get were offered huge contract and we weren't even in the ball park. Bad news for us if we can't find at least 1 guard and a RT in FA. Shelly Smith looks like he could compete but he doesn't look like a penciled in starter.
So much for using the 1st pick of the draft any way we want, looks like lineman in the draft for us. 2 or 3 anyhow