Dolphins preparing themselves to pay Eugene Monroe top LT money

[FinAtic8480]

The chances of the Ravens keeping Monroe are getting bleak now. According to a league source, Monroe will be testing free agency, barring a significant change in course by the Ravens. The two sides have not been talking every day even as time is growing short for a deal to get done before other teams can enter the picture.NFL teams can begin negotiating with free agents starting Saturday.

The Ravens and Monroe have not been close to a deal because it's doubtful the team wants to go too far beyond the $8 million per year range. But it would not surprise if Monroe's camp is expecting $10 million per season.And the Monroe camp may have the upper hand initially because, as I've reported previously, the Dolphins are very, very, very, very, very interested in adding Monroe in free agency. And the Dolphins have the cap space to meet the $10 million-per-year threshold if they want.

1. Do the Ravens have a trick up their, um, wings? Can they convince Monroe that taking a less money to play with a perennial contender is better than going to a non-playoff team like the Dolphins or Cardinals?

2. Do the Dolphins decide they want Monroe, a solid player and solid citizen (more important to this team than most following the harassment scandal), to the extent they reach the $10 million per year mark for a very good but not great left tackle?I cannot predict the answer to No. 1. I think everyone knows the answer to No. 2 -- yes.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolp...nce-on-wednesday-to-discuss-the-teams-si.html

The Dolphins once again like last year are preparing to back a brinks truck for the top free agent they went. I feel like I'm reliving the 2013 offseason all over again, except instead of it being Wallace & Jennings, it's Monroe & Albert. It is pretty obvious Monroe is 1A with Albert being 1B and just like last year the Dolphins can outbid the top suitors for the free agent they want.

 

[Thumper1016]

:snack:

 

[cafinfan408]

You dont win awards for having the most cap room.. Have to spend it somewhere..

 

[timothy1969]

Monroe to Miami makes me smile :hump:

 

[Tiko377]

hes barely turning 27 next month.... lets do it.

 

[FinAtic8480]

There was already a rumor earlier this week the Dolphins had told Eugene Monroe's agent they were willing to pay his client big money, Salguero report confirms those rumors to me. IMO the reason for this report by Salguero is clear the Dolphins want the NFL, the Ravens & Monroe know they are serious about giving him big money.

 

[Coach_Rob]

lets do it. can someone give me a good pros and cons for Monroe and albert please. ive heard so much crap, and I didn't pay attention to them last year

 

[FinAtic8480]

lets do it. can someone give me a good pros and cons for Monroe and albert please. ive heard so much crap, and I didn't pay attention to them last year

It's simple Monroe is the better, younger & HEALTHIER option.

 

[BennySwella]

It's about god damned time! I'm sick of rookie LT's! We need to draft defense and sign proven offensive linemen.

 

[Coach_Rob]

It's simple Monroe is the better, younger & HEALTHIER option.

alrighty... get it done.

 

[MP-Omnis]

lets do it. can someone give me a good pros and cons for Monroe and albert please. ive heard so much crap, and I didn't pay attention to them last year

 

[MARINO1384]

10 mil is steeeeeep though. I'd say he's worth 9 but idk about 10. Would love to see him in Miami though.

 

[Digital]

Of the free agent LT's out there, Monroe is my clear favorite. I wish the draft was before FA, but if we're going to splash cash for a LT, it's a good year to do it, and Monroe excels at both pass pro and run blocking, fits our scheme, is durable and a solid citizen, and the youngest guy among the top echelon of LT's available.

I wonder if this precludes a good OG like Beadles?

 

[AFCMiamiEast]

Can they convince Monroe that taking a less money to play with a perennial contender is better than going to a non-playoff team like the Dolphins or Cardinals?

Lol, Miami's squad is better than Baltimore's. They were one of the worst defending "champs" in NFL history. He has a better chance at winning in Miami than he does with the Ravens IMO.

 

[ITS!MATEO]

This is complete bull****.. The dolphins are willing to break the bank for a Monroe, but let a better LT in Jake Long slip right through their grasps at less than that last year...