Dolphins should claim from Waivers

[CpuFan]

The Seahawks have waived/injured an offensive lineman who started eight games for them a season ago.

The club announced Saturday it was placing second-year tackle Michael Bowie on waivers with the “injured” designation.

A seventh-round pick of Seattle in 2013, Bowie started seven games at right tackle and one at right guard in the 2013 regular season.

5/30/2013: Signed a four-year, $2.206 million contract. The deal included a $46,000 signing bonus.

2014: $495,000,
2015: $585,000,
2016: $675,000,
2017: Free Agent

He will miss this year but they should take a play from the Patriots playbook and claim him for next year.
Everyone knows they have only been trying to get a RG since 2005 it seems like!



http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8633/michael-bowie

 

[LANGER72]

The Seahawks have waived/injured an offensive lineman who started eight games for them a season ago.

The club announced Saturday it was placing second-year tackle Michael Bowie on waivers with the “injured” designation.

A seventh-round pick of Seattle in 2013, Bowie started seven games at right tackle and one at right guard in the 2013 regular season.

5/30/2013: Signed a four-year, $2.206 million contract. The deal included a $46,000 signing bonus.

2014: $495,000,
2015: $585,000,
2016: $675,000,
2017: Free Agent

He will miss this year but they should take a play from the Patriots playbook and claim him for next year.
Everyone knows they have only been trying to get a RG since 2005 it seems like!



http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8633/michael-bowie

What has he done other than start for less than a season? He was a 7th round pick.
I am not against the team signing him, but why should we?

 

[J. David Wannyheimer]

I don't think this guy is anything special just because he played for the Seahawks. Their OL wasn't even good. They benefited tremendously from a strong commitment to the run with actual good ball carriers, the NFL's best defense, and scheming to hide the QB when pass protection broke down.

In other words, they were the bizarro Dolphins.

 

[johngarryvo]

this ain't fantasy football homie..

 

[Al13]

the seahawks line was pretty bad last year too, they just masked it with better playcalling

 

[dlockz]

Why should we sign him ?

 

[CpuFan]

Why should they claim him? Well he is way better than any other backup Miami has on the roster.

Here is his Scouting Report from 2013...

Despite being just 6'4, Bowie flashed NFL tackle or guard ability during his Oklahoma State career. Thanks to pre-season and 2011 scouting by Optimum Scouting's own Alex Brown, we have a lengthy report on Bowie's time with the Oklahoma State scouting-wise.

"Bowie has a developed kick slide that is very effective against speed rsuhers, and works hard to control the midsection of his pass rushing opponent. He read and reacts to pass rushers very well, exhibiting plus hands and balance out of his pass set. He plays with very good balance and bend and utilizes good hand placement and arm length.

However, he must improve his stamina level, be much more sudden with his inside power step, and fire his hands out quicker in pass protection. He also lacks great power or drive in the run game and is not a great second level, in-space blocker."

As far as his NFL future is concerned, and after answering to NFL teams about his team violations that lead to his dismissal, Bowie will have an uphill climb to show how dominating he can be at the lower levels. He didn't give up a sack last season, but if he doesn't repeat that performance and improve his weaknesses as a prospect, teams won't be willing to bang the table for him until the later rounds.

Our pre-season grades gave Bowie a fourth round grade, meaning we'd feel he's draftable even if you knock him down a grade for his dismissal and after juniors declare.

[URL="http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/2013_nfl_draft_former_oklahoma_state_ot_michael_bowie_to_transfer_to_northeastern_state/11370142"]http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/2013_nfl_draft_former_oklahoma_state_ot_michael_bowie_to_transfer_to_northeastern_state/11370142[/URL]

So why not? He is worth a shot. I know that Seattle did not want to expose him to waivers they are hoping he is not picked up.