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Big money on WR not the answer

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Greg Jennings was a second round pick, mike wallace third round, Bowe late first round and another guy doing a lot of damage, Torrey Smith, was a second round pick. The point is, impact receivers can be found through the draft, and it doesen't have to be a top pick.

We have several picks in the first three rounds. If Philbin and Ireland have any eye for talent, then there should be one or two impact receivers that we can draft. We need to build through the draft and spend our money wisely on positions where talent is more difficult to come by like defensive back and o-line. I say draft a cb or linemen round 1 and bring in two speed wr in rounds 2 and 3. Use the money to bring back Starks and Long (if reasonable price) and extend Jones. Just because we have cap space doesen't mean we need to use it on bad investments.
 
And risk another limited slow offseason like this year? We won't live forever. Lets get a move on.
 
Free agency is there to fulfill the need of right now. The draft is all about finding longevity.

It's not about signing a "big money receiver." That's like not going out and having a good time because it costs money.

Price tags do have to be looked at to a certain extent, but we can't shy away from signing a great player just because it's deemed "big money."

You sign a free agent receiver that can make an impact. Then you explore the draft to see what kind of talent you can accumulate. One is not better than the other. Both must be used in synonymy in order to get the most out of acquisitions.

Signing free agents + drafting young talent = bang for your buck now and in the future.
 
Drafting is guesswork. An established stud WR will cost some bucks, but that's because there is no guesswork. You know that player can play in the NFL and be successful. And if you have the choice, like we do, you can find the right one to fit our scheme.
 
Drafting is guesswork. An established stud WR will cost some bucks, but that's because there is no guesswork. You know that player can play in the NFL and be successful. And if you have the choice, like we do, you can find the right one to fit our scheme.

NFL free agency has just as many colossal missteps. Way back to those established stud WRs like Andre Dison and Alvin Harper. The last decade of Dolphin's history is littered with free agent failures. Tony Martin, McKnight, Carter, Ward, Wilford.
 
NFL free agency has just as many colossal missteps. Way back to those established stud WRs like Andre Dison and Alvin Harper. The last decade of Dolphin's history is littered with free agent failures. Tony Martin, McKnight, Carter, Ward, Wilford.

Most of these guys never were really good players . Alvin harper signed a big contract but was never a top receiver. He had some gaudy averages because he was fast as hell but he never caught over 36 passes prior to the Bucs giving him big cash. Most of the time if u sign a free agent that has established himself and is not coming off of injury he will do decent. As for Martin he was not a bust and did not cost that much he had a great year Marino's last year and the next he had Jay Fielder as his qb and was injured. wilford was never that good was a good minimum salary guy but we paid him like a starter
 
NFL free agency has just as many colossal missteps. Way back to those established stud WRs like Andre Dison and Alvin Harper. The last decade of Dolphin's history is littered with free agent failures. Tony Martin, McKnight, Carter, Ward, Wilford.
you forgot david boston
 
You just saved me the trouble of reposting.
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NFL free agency has just as many colossal missteps. Way back to those established stud WRs like Andre Dison and Alvin Harper. The last decade of Dolphin's history is littered with free agent failures. Tony Martin, McKnight, Carter, Ward, Wilford.
I think Greg Jennings could have a similar impact on our passing game to what Irving Fryar had when he came here...and that was very positive.

The right answer isn't just to sign a free agent WR, it's to sign a free agent WR and draft another WR in the 2nd round.
 
NFL free agency has just as many colossal missteps. Way back to those established stud WRs like Andre Dison and Alvin Harper. The last decade of Dolphin's history is littered with free agent failures. Tony Martin, McKnight, Carter, Ward, Wilford.
Sorry but this year fa wideouts are far and away better than any of these guys. There is no comparison beyond position. Bowe and Wallace are not only proven but both are young(26 and 28) and Jennings fits because of his familiarity with Philbin. Nobody can predict the future so anytime you sign a fa you take some risk.... but the 3 receivers available this year are worth the risk, imo. The signing of one of them would allow us to focus on upgrading the dbs or some other position of need in the draft. Lets hope Ireland is not a complete moron and actually spends on one of these guys.
 
Drafting is a great idea if you have a gm with a clue, which we don't. In 5 years he has given us Harline. The scary part is he is worse in free agency, where he has given us nothing. Our second best reciever is Bess, who was undrafted. Hopefully Philibin has a clue, and pushes for real talent. I hope he isn't another, in a long line of coaches, who think they can turn trash into treasure because he is smarter than everyone. We need a couple of proven nfl caliber playmakers, on both sides of the ball now.
 
As much money as Miami will have, getting playmakers that will force defenses to prepare and not stack the box with 8-9 guys because our WR/TE doesn't scare opposing coordinators. Getting a guy like Wallace, Bowe or Jennings will force defenses to prepare and always have an eye on those guys. This will help open up the run more and Miami can be more effective with the play action passing and get more than 12 passing TDs in a season. Its simple logic.. guys that can make plays will benefit an offense. Please see all playoff teams to see what Miami is sorely lacking. Bring as many talented play makers on board and let the chips fall where they may
 
I would disagree. In Jennings they get a guy who knows the system, who plays the right way, and who is still an explosive player. He is worth paying well if for no other reason than what he will pass down to the young guys they use some of these five picks on. Jennings will be a Dolphins and it is the smart play.
 
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