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Chances of Dolphins Free Agents returning?

I think we're looking to keep Ted Karras and it is basically treading-water salary cap year, so his "show me" 1 year contract upgrade may be affordable. I have hope we re-sign Karras. Sanders was signed to an extension. I'm sure we're working hard to re-sign Ogbah, who we absolutely need. After that I'd say Gesicki would be next followed by Baker, and that one really depends on how we view him internally.

Gotta admit, the Van Noy release surprised me. That's one hybrid OLB/DE we need to find in the draft, and I have to wonder about trying to replace both LB's at the same time. Might make us less likely to move on from Baker ... but not really sure what it says about aggressively re-signing him either. Clearly the LB run defending was still lacking, and that's one of Baker's weak spots--although he did improve in 2020. Still, if Van Noy's 6 sacks in 13 games wasn't enough to stop us from pulling the rip cord after one year of a very lucrative 4-year guaranteed money contract ... not sure what that says about re-investing in a less productive LB looking to make bank off potential.

Hard choices. Can't really complain about the moves thus far. The FA's who came in were effective for a change. The draft picks were exceptionally young and flashed potential even if they're not the finished article yet. Coach Flo finally delivered on his reputation as a defensive coach brought in to build a dominating defense. X filled his potential. Byron Jones did his role of being a lock down CB and funneling targets towards X to allow him to become a takeaway monster. So ... I guess the front office has earned some faith from us, wouldn't you say?
 
Would really like Roberts back. Dude hits like a sledge. Godchaux was decent. Ford, we've just seen what there is to see. Karras I would bring back.
 
I miss-read the title and thought guys like Landry may be in play. I would still have Landry before Preston, Wilson or Grant.
 
juniorseau55 said:
I am not sure there are any needed. We do need people to be able to play crucial roles in the offensive line. Karass is a marginal signing, but I wouldn't spill any money on him. I think the forum in here is in consensus that we need to sign Corey Lindsey.
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A lot of balls in the air. No offense to anyone here, but "consensus" has nothing to do with Flo's opinion. I could argue an attempt to re-sign Karras long-term after a full-season starter isn't an indication of a backup role.
From Karras' viewpoint, if he asks too much, it reduces the gap between him, Lindsey, of someone else. He also risks Miami drafting an OC who could be a day one starter. Or, the risk of Miami finding someone seen as 'just as good,' but will play for less. OTOH, what will another team offer? Average players ARE in demand.
 
fansinceGWilson said:
A lot of balls in the air. No offense to anyone here, but "consensus" has nothing to do with Flo's opinion. I could argue an attempt to re-sign Karras long-term after a full-season starter isn't an indication of a backup role.
From Karras' viewpoint, if he asks too much, it reduces the gap between him, Lindsey, of someone else. He also risks Miami drafting an OC who could be a day one starter. Or, the risk of Miami finding someone seen as 'just as good,' but will play for less. OTOH, what will another team offer? Average players ARE in demand.
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If Miami were to rely on the draft for a starting center, the real risk falls on Miami.

That would basically lock Miami in to drafting Humphrey or Meirnerz with pick 36. I haven’t seen a recent update on Dickerson’s knee to see if he would even be ready week 1.

Would either be ready to assume calling out blocking assignments? What is plan B if Humphrey/Meirnerz/whoever is not ready to start?

Could significantly interfere with Tua’s development.

Risky.
 
I like the part where they say there's 1 in 5 odds for a Fitzmagic return! Lol
 
fansinceGWilson said:
A lot of balls in the air. No offense to anyone here, but "consensus" has nothing to do with Flo's opinion. I could argue an attempt to re-sign Karras long-term after a full-season starter isn't an indication of a backup role.
From Karras' viewpoint, if he asks too much, it reduces the gap between him, Lindsey, of someone else. He also risks Miami drafting an OC who could be a day one starter. Or, the risk of Miami finding someone seen as 'just as good,' but will play for less. OTOH, what will another team offer? Average players ARE in demand.
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No offense to you but when we give our opinion here we don't pretend we are working with the front office. People come and go when it comes to coaching, and GM. We are the fans at the end of the day here, and there are times where we are right about some things the front office did wrong. Not trying to be an asshole, but people need to stop saying things like this in a forum. If there is a consensus we are not including anyone but the posters here who agree on that. Moving forward, we are not the one losing our jobs if this team sucks later they are. Teams are known to make horrible mistakes, unless that is something new to you. When we drafted Ted Ginn, Jason Allen, and x player etc. Many fans recognize there were other players available that were going to be worthy that ended up better options for other teams. Those same people that made the decision where are they? Not with this team, or in this league. Who are still here? The fans are .
 
Dolph N.Fan said:
Ok. So you would be upset if none of Miami’s FAs were brought back? That’s basically a simple question. At least I thought so.
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I was being sarcastic lol. I wouldn't be upset, we aren't getting value from any of them unless its Fitz. But Fitz wants to compete to be a starter.
 
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