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Dolphins' Kiko Alonso trade with Eagles paying big dividends

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Kiko Alonso wasn't the centerpiece of an offseason trade with Philadelphia, but the middle linebacker played a leading role on Sunday.

SAN DIEGO -- Kiko Alonso was a mere footnote for the Miami Dolphins in March. The middle linebacker was considered a throw in during a pre-draft trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that also involved cornerback Byron Maxwell and swapping first-round picks.

Maxwell was the player the Dolphins coveted and needed most in their secondary. Alonso was more of a bonus project. He looked shaky for the Eagles last season and suffered multiple knee injuries in his career. Miami hoped Alonso could get close to the form he had his rookie season in 2013 but knew there were no guarantees.
Eight months later, acquiring Alonso is paying big dividends for the Dolphins. The middle linebacker had a game-winning, 60-yard interception return in Sunday’s 31-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers, which was Miami’s first road win in over a year.
Alonso channeled his inner fighter during his touchdown celebration after delivering the knockout blow to the Chargers (4-6).
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http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolp...alonso-trade-with-eagles-paying-big-dividends
 
i think we all knew what we were getting in alonso + maxwell....that alonso was the real prize "if" he could return to some sort of pre-injury form....it looks like his athleticism is still there...so I think we found a more than serviceable MLB to come in and play with this defense
 
russianbear said:
i think we all knew what we were getting in alonso + maxwell....that alonso was the real prize "if" he could return to some sort of pre-injury form....it looks like his athleticism is still there...so I think we found a more than serviceable MLB to come in and play with this defense
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Alonso would be better as a weak side backer we need more of a thumper in the middle. Now saying that...Kiko has played real well
 
He seems to be getting better, and more comfortable each week. Great pickup, even if Maxwell has been a disappointment.
 
He was also the player I wanted. His speed makes the difference in today's NFL.

P.S. They both paid back their trade value today.
 
shame we didnt just swap 3rds for Alonso.
 
I think it shows just how simplistic sports coverage is that nobody in national press has mentioned Alonso up to now, despite him balling out for us over the past few games in particular.

Then he has a pick 6 and - even though this was one of his less effective games overall - he's the stud the Fins were praying for.

I'd take the piss out of ESPN but I know any other source could have written the same.
 
Maxwell is starting look good too. so it was worth it.
 
Maxwell shut down Antonio Brown, that alone has been icing on the cake to acquiring Alonso and Tunsil. Hopefully Byron can get into a groove and minimize his mistakes from here on out.
 
39wildman said:
Maxwell is starting look good too. so it was worth it.
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He's cost Wake 2 sacks because of penalties and his penalties have led to points for the other team. I don't think I'd say he's looking good. He got an interception on a terrible pass by Rivers...good recognition on his part to peal off his man and sit and wait for the ball but he's mostly been bad.
 
i can imagine acquiring a pro bowl caliber middle linebacker and moving kiko to will, and seeing what that might look like :)
 
Anybody notice Kiko did the nortious walk after the INT? He confirmed on Twitter that's what it was. That's what Conner McGregor does if you don't know
 
Alonso seems to have good instincts, so even if his size isn't great his vision and good speed make him pretty decent at mike.
 
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