DOLPHINS: looking ahead to 2010 FAs

[Rick]

I think Boldin is under cotract for a couple more years (2011).

Some things to keep in mind. If there is a CBA then it is going to be FA as 
usual. However, if there is no CBA the rules change big time and a lot of 
the guys that we think are going to be available are not. For example, if 
there is no CBA a player must have 6 years of service to become a FA (5 
years of service in 2011). Each team would get three tags. Teams that make 
the playoff will have spending restrictions.

No CBA means all there are going to be very few linebackers available. The 
only two that I can think of are Karlos Dansby and Keith Bulluck (not sure 
he fits our system). There are no WR other than A Bryant. On the flip side 
we are going to need a NT to take some reps from Soliai and the following 
guys are going to be available barring resignings and tags.

Vince Wilfork, New England Patriots (28)
Richard Seymour, Oakland Raiders (30)
Aubrayo Franklin, San Francisco 49ers (30)
Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh Steelers (32)
Ryan Pickett, Green Bay Packers (30)

Rick






>I don't see Anquan Boldin on your list - did he end up getting an extension
> with Arizona?  He might be a little old, but he really intrigues me.
>
> On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Patrick McLaughlin 
> <pluvlaw at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>>
>> Since the season is almost over for Miami, and my assistant is out for 
>> the
>> week, I've spent this morning looking at KFFL's list of FAs for next year 
>> (
>> http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/features/freeagents/fa.php?option=By+Team&y=2010
>> ).
>>
>>
>>
>> Not sure how accurate it is, but assuming it is, here at the names that
>> jumped out at meet in what I consider our "need" positions (LB, WR, S, 
>> DL).
>>  I also included TE, because given the lack of quality WRs available, I
>> think a team would be better served checking out some of the available 
>> TEs
>> and utilizing them like Indy did Clark (who according to this list is
>> available) when they lost their WRs.
>>
>>
>>
>> I think there as some solid young LBs on here that I'd prefer we chase
>> instead of the big name guys.  Out of the WRs, I really like Brad Smith 
>> and
>> think he could be an interesting choice for our team given the Wildcat. 
>> I
>> also would love to see us get a TE that Henne could count on.  It sure
>> looked like that was gonna be Fasano last year, but now...who knows.
>>
>>
>>
>> LB
>>
>> Antwan Barnes (RFA)
>>
>> DeMarcus Ware
>>
>> Demeco Ryans
>>
>> Derrick Johnson
>>
>> Pierre Woods
>>
>> James Harrison
>>
>> Shawn Merriman
>>
>> Parys Haralson
>>
>> Lofa Tatupu
>>
>> Barret Ruud
>>
>> Keith Bullock
>>
>> Stephen Tulloch
>>
>> Elvis Dumervil
>>
>> DJ Williams
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> WR
>>
>> Steve Breaston (RFA)
>>
>> Lee Evans
>>
>> David Clowney
>>
>> Brad Smith
>>
>> Malcom Floyd
>>
>> Vincient Jackson
>>
>> Arnaz Battle
>>
>>
>>
>> S
>>
>> Dawan Landry
>>
>> Pat Watkins
>>
>> Ko Simpson
>>
>> Sean Jones
>>
>>
>>
>> DL
>>
>> Gabe Watson
>>
>> Vince Wilfork
>>
>> Luis Castillo
>>
>>
>>
>> TE
>>
>> Tony Sheffler
>>
>> Owen Daniels
>>
>> Dallas Clark
>>
>> Jason Dunn
>>
>> Leonard Pope
>>
>> Matt Spaeth (RFA)
>>
>>
>>
>> Patrick, getting down verbally...
>>
>>
>>
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