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Dolphins looking to fill fullback position, with Clay making the move to TE

Irishfinfan1 said:
Think this is the result of a new coaching staff, different coaches value different strengths. See us looking for more athletic receiver type TEs rather than good blocking ones. Fasano is reasonably good at both, but probably not what Philbin is looking for long term.
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philbin has consistently said that he wants a tight end that can stay in line and block a lot of the time.

i also dont see how anyone would think clay would become the full time starting Tight End.
 
I can see a number change in the near future for our new TE Clay...81,88,&89 would look cool
 
100% agree with Jersey dolfan. Philbin stated he wanted a TE who could block and catch and IMO Fasano is ideal. Much like GB who at one time kept 3 FB's on roster, I think Philbin is looking for multiple options and a blocking FB would be something we don not have. Owen Schmitt I like!
 
FinAtic8480 said:
Im told the Dolphins intend to sign a fullback before the draft or after via UDFA. I was also informed Miami could be bringing in Owen Schmitt or Leonard Weaver in for visits & that FB Jacob Hester turned down a visit from the Miami Dolphins before resigning with San Diego Chargers. .Dolphins have already worked out fullbacks Ahmad Hall & Jeff Link. With Charles Clay being moved to TE this season, the Dolphins are in the market for a fullback. Messam is expected to be tried out at Fullback, but Miami would like to sign a more traditional fullback who fits the mold of a John Kuhn. It is no secret that the Dolphins are high on Clay and expect him to make a full move to TE this season. Miami has also invested time into Will Yeatman and recently signed a project in Les Brown. With Clay making the move to TE it opens a hole at FB, a position the Fins would like to fill before the draft or after by signing a UDFA. One last note, Fins look set at TE, don't expect them to address the position during the draft.

Here is video of Jeff Link who the Dolphins worked out recently & looks like a clone of John Kuhn, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lmIg4F9qMk
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Fits quite well with what Philbin likes to do...He loves TEs...scads of them !! He seems to be very adept at roles for certain players and riding those roles to the hilt when they are successful... Actually, Lou Polite might fit well back here again...that's the type of FB he likes...Seen and not heard...
 
Owen Schmidt is tough, but man, it would be tough for all of us having to look at his ugly mug.....I mean that's the nastiest hairlip i've ever seen!
 
Seems like fasano won't be back next offseason ( it's his contract year from what I remember )

Seems like they want a agile but hard nose FB
 
clay was always going to be a TE for us. i dont understand why people are making this a huge deal. some people liested clay a a FB but he was going to be a hybrid and mostly a pass catching TE type. this is more about bringing in a true fullback than about the TE position.
 
damanref10 said:
Sounds like Fasano might be getting the axe.... would free up a few millions in cap relief
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I think Fasano is safe. He is a good all round TE. This move doesn't affect Fasano all IMHO.
If we draft Fleener, then Fasano will have a reason to be concerned.
Clay makes plays. He needs to get the ball more often.

Chad Diehl would be a great sledgehammer blocking full back..if that is what we need. He will probably sign as a free agent.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1262940/chad-diehl
 
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