DIRTYCASHHOLDIN
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Duper And Clayton Will Eventually....
Hello to ALL..... I have been in New York for the past week....I definately missed out on the last Quarterback School...but I do plan on attending the next one.
Just some random thoughts:
I know for a fact that there is going to be some time being passed....how many years....I cannot say for sure....but there is no question that there is some major blackballing going on when it comes to the selection committe for not letting either of the MARKS BROTHERS....CLAYTON OR DUPER...up there in the PPS HONOR ROLL. I talked to ALEX MARVEZ today about this....and he said that he had heard that both will eventually be given their due. However...they will simply have to wait...possibly for another couple of years. The reason is simply because of their off the field antics. DUPER had some serious cocaine problems....and CLAYTON had some alimony problems....plus he had some real run-ins with DOlphin management over money....and he also had some battles with one of the strongest influences in the Dolphin's upper board room meetings.....DON SHULA.
These guys will get their day at the HONOR ROLL.....the Dolphins just are making these guys wait it out....and they also want to see if both can remain out of any domestic problems. So far....both men have seemingly gotten some control over their lives. DUPER did get a coaching job...on the high school level...and CLAYTON still lives down here...and is doing something with former Dolphin LIFFORT HOBLEY....they do promotions for clubs....and charities...and more importantly...get other former Dolphin players involved with what they are doing.
Like I said everyone....its all stuffy-bank type of conservatism politics....when it comes down to inducting CLAYTON AND DUPER up there.....but even DAN MARINO will tell anyone today....that both those guys...probably meant more to him....than anyone who ever had the opportunity to play alongside him. The MARKS brothers were simply...as TYSON would say.....prolific and magnificent in their primes. The two were one of the greatest WR tandems in the history of the NFL....and if you really look at their statistics.....you really can see just how great these two guys were. Just look at the drop-off in talent....at the WR position...when both of these guys were gone....it just shows how great the two players actually were. I thought that CLAYTON"s carreer was a tad better than DUPER's....and his stats....if you look at them....are definately worth a look-see if you are a member of the NFL HALL-OF FAME Commitee...much less the Honor Roll. CLAYTOn;s stats in the 1980s...were just about on par with JERRY RICE. He was the second best WR in football at that time....with DUPER nonetheless.....within the top 10 at that time.
The MARKS brothers were awesome in the MARINO early years....and they were just as important as MARINO was....when it came down to all of those MARINO records....that just cannot be overlooked. They both deserve to be up on the HONOR ROLL....and that is BECAUSE WHAT THEY DID AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI DOIPHINS.... unfortunately they are being penalized right now...for antics out of a Dolphins uniform.
Back to the Future.....lets talk about ROB BURNETT. What a surprise... they signed him. The problem all along is that BURNETT wanted incentive, sack-clauses in the deal....and his agent wanted at least a two year deal. Look for BURNETT to get around an 850,000 base...with some incentives that he can acheieve over 1 million a year. The Dolphins will use BURNETT in the same mold as they once did TRACE ARMSTRONG....he will be in there on passing downs...third down. I personally like the move....I told you guys to go back and watch the super bowl game against the Giants....where BURNETT was very impressive. If this guy is healthy....he can still play. The Dolphins really set out to get this guy....and he was the better choice...economically speaking....when you talk about what MARCO COLEMAN was asking....about 1.5 million. Its a nice, veteran, solid addition....anyway you look at it. Now...there really is good depth on that line....and somebody is definately out of a job also now....one of the backups.
Great surpise of last camp was JAMAR FLETCHER...which was great news. He has been elevated now....ahead of RAY GREEN...and is really coming on now. The mental mistakes and technique failures that MEL PHILLIPS was worried about....has really improved. I think this is great news....he made the most plays in the secondadary last camp.
Lets talk about JEFF OGDEN. You have to give him some credit. He is playing his ass off this camp. He is making diving catches...and is as active as any player out there. It appears that NORV TURNER loves this kid....and I will have to admit now.....that he could be a mortal lock to make the team...because he is the main reason why the Dolphins have not gone out to get another WR at this time. The DOlphins are very content right now with their WR's.... that is why a guy like MICHAEL WESTBROOK...who is begging to play down here right now...cannot find anyone to listen to his inquires...including NORV...who really likes WESTBROOK....but for whatever reason....I have heard that it is RICK SPIELMAN who does not like WESTBROOK. As you saw.....the Dolphins just passed on Mccardell and Alexander....and have not even entertained FREEMAN or anyone for that matter. Believe it or not.....JEFF OGDEN has something to do with this. He is having a great off-season....he is the final WR on this active roster at this point....but that can change. The Dolphins are also very impressed with SAM SIMMONS and the retread....ROBERT BAKER. These guys are the reason why the Dolphins have been very lax in the WR FA department. All 3 of these guys have impressed.
DT LARRY CHESTER made an impression his first day out there......as I heard he could not be moved backwards. The guy is a rock of gibralter.....and between he and BOWENS....they should make a hell of tag-team...and nickname maybe too? Do you guys remember the WWF tagteam of TYPHOON and EARTHQUAKE?
I feel for OJ MCDUFFIE.....but there is no way in hell that he wins this law-suit. There is no such precedents in the NFL...and if Mcduffie would prevail in this case.....it would open up a PANDORa's BOX of opportuinity for any former player to sue their former team physicians. OJ is sueing Dr. URIBE in particular.....who is a very noted and prominent orthopedic surgeon. The case is just too hard to prove....negligence wise....on a team of doctor's who have given their best, and most honest opinion on so many players....for so many years. Yes...each player's injury is a different case...but this is really a case of bitterness on OJ;s part. The Dolphins were very good to OJ....and gave him the big contract....and kept him on the sidelines...when most injured players were just sent home for the rest of the season. He was very popular in the locker room...and respected by all. Its really just a shame that it had to come down to this....a public law-suit....that many people...the NFL...and former players...cut short by injury....are watching.
Like I said....I can't see OJ winning this suit...and I wish he had just gone away and reitired quietly. If he would have just walked away.....I think the Dolphins would have one day put his name up there....on the HONOR ROLL.....but you can forget about that now....right?
And finally....how about ALONZO MAYES.....he is hurt again. I can tell you this.....I have heard that STU WEINSTEIN...the Dolphins investigator.....is looking into how MAYES hurt himself. The Dolphins management knows that he was playing in many basketball pick-up games....this off-season...at a local health club/gym....right near camp. Mayes is denying he was hurt playing basketball. Its the old....I got hurt stepping out of the shower tiles...story. Regardless....MAYES is back in the doghouse. I have heard one more setback....that is it. They have done just about everything to motivate this guy.... WEAVER is now back ahead of MAYES.
And if you were wondering if CADE Mcnown looked any better last camp......the answer is NO. Its still DUCK SEASON....according to MARVEZ. LEVCIK has the edge right now....there is no doubt. CADE has to turn it on when the pads come on....or he will be gone. LEVCIK has a cannon arm....but the Dolphins are worried about his movement in the pocket.
DCH
Hello to ALL..... I have been in New York for the past week....I definately missed out on the last Quarterback School...but I do plan on attending the next one.
Just some random thoughts:
I know for a fact that there is going to be some time being passed....how many years....I cannot say for sure....but there is no question that there is some major blackballing going on when it comes to the selection committe for not letting either of the MARKS BROTHERS....CLAYTON OR DUPER...up there in the PPS HONOR ROLL. I talked to ALEX MARVEZ today about this....and he said that he had heard that both will eventually be given their due. However...they will simply have to wait...possibly for another couple of years. The reason is simply because of their off the field antics. DUPER had some serious cocaine problems....and CLAYTON had some alimony problems....plus he had some real run-ins with DOlphin management over money....and he also had some battles with one of the strongest influences in the Dolphin's upper board room meetings.....DON SHULA.
These guys will get their day at the HONOR ROLL.....the Dolphins just are making these guys wait it out....and they also want to see if both can remain out of any domestic problems. So far....both men have seemingly gotten some control over their lives. DUPER did get a coaching job...on the high school level...and CLAYTON still lives down here...and is doing something with former Dolphin LIFFORT HOBLEY....they do promotions for clubs....and charities...and more importantly...get other former Dolphin players involved with what they are doing.
Like I said everyone....its all stuffy-bank type of conservatism politics....when it comes down to inducting CLAYTON AND DUPER up there.....but even DAN MARINO will tell anyone today....that both those guys...probably meant more to him....than anyone who ever had the opportunity to play alongside him. The MARKS brothers were simply...as TYSON would say.....prolific and magnificent in their primes. The two were one of the greatest WR tandems in the history of the NFL....and if you really look at their statistics.....you really can see just how great these two guys were. Just look at the drop-off in talent....at the WR position...when both of these guys were gone....it just shows how great the two players actually were. I thought that CLAYTON"s carreer was a tad better than DUPER's....and his stats....if you look at them....are definately worth a look-see if you are a member of the NFL HALL-OF FAME Commitee...much less the Honor Roll. CLAYTOn;s stats in the 1980s...were just about on par with JERRY RICE. He was the second best WR in football at that time....with DUPER nonetheless.....within the top 10 at that time.
The MARKS brothers were awesome in the MARINO early years....and they were just as important as MARINO was....when it came down to all of those MARINO records....that just cannot be overlooked. They both deserve to be up on the HONOR ROLL....and that is BECAUSE WHAT THEY DID AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI DOIPHINS.... unfortunately they are being penalized right now...for antics out of a Dolphins uniform.
Back to the Future.....lets talk about ROB BURNETT. What a surprise... they signed him. The problem all along is that BURNETT wanted incentive, sack-clauses in the deal....and his agent wanted at least a two year deal. Look for BURNETT to get around an 850,000 base...with some incentives that he can acheieve over 1 million a year. The Dolphins will use BURNETT in the same mold as they once did TRACE ARMSTRONG....he will be in there on passing downs...third down. I personally like the move....I told you guys to go back and watch the super bowl game against the Giants....where BURNETT was very impressive. If this guy is healthy....he can still play. The Dolphins really set out to get this guy....and he was the better choice...economically speaking....when you talk about what MARCO COLEMAN was asking....about 1.5 million. Its a nice, veteran, solid addition....anyway you look at it. Now...there really is good depth on that line....and somebody is definately out of a job also now....one of the backups.
Great surpise of last camp was JAMAR FLETCHER...which was great news. He has been elevated now....ahead of RAY GREEN...and is really coming on now. The mental mistakes and technique failures that MEL PHILLIPS was worried about....has really improved. I think this is great news....he made the most plays in the secondadary last camp.
Lets talk about JEFF OGDEN. You have to give him some credit. He is playing his ass off this camp. He is making diving catches...and is as active as any player out there. It appears that NORV TURNER loves this kid....and I will have to admit now.....that he could be a mortal lock to make the team...because he is the main reason why the Dolphins have not gone out to get another WR at this time. The DOlphins are very content right now with their WR's.... that is why a guy like MICHAEL WESTBROOK...who is begging to play down here right now...cannot find anyone to listen to his inquires...including NORV...who really likes WESTBROOK....but for whatever reason....I have heard that it is RICK SPIELMAN who does not like WESTBROOK. As you saw.....the Dolphins just passed on Mccardell and Alexander....and have not even entertained FREEMAN or anyone for that matter. Believe it or not.....JEFF OGDEN has something to do with this. He is having a great off-season....he is the final WR on this active roster at this point....but that can change. The Dolphins are also very impressed with SAM SIMMONS and the retread....ROBERT BAKER. These guys are the reason why the Dolphins have been very lax in the WR FA department. All 3 of these guys have impressed.
DT LARRY CHESTER made an impression his first day out there......as I heard he could not be moved backwards. The guy is a rock of gibralter.....and between he and BOWENS....they should make a hell of tag-team...and nickname maybe too? Do you guys remember the WWF tagteam of TYPHOON and EARTHQUAKE?
I feel for OJ MCDUFFIE.....but there is no way in hell that he wins this law-suit. There is no such precedents in the NFL...and if Mcduffie would prevail in this case.....it would open up a PANDORa's BOX of opportuinity for any former player to sue their former team physicians. OJ is sueing Dr. URIBE in particular.....who is a very noted and prominent orthopedic surgeon. The case is just too hard to prove....negligence wise....on a team of doctor's who have given their best, and most honest opinion on so many players....for so many years. Yes...each player's injury is a different case...but this is really a case of bitterness on OJ;s part. The Dolphins were very good to OJ....and gave him the big contract....and kept him on the sidelines...when most injured players were just sent home for the rest of the season. He was very popular in the locker room...and respected by all. Its really just a shame that it had to come down to this....a public law-suit....that many people...the NFL...and former players...cut short by injury....are watching.
Like I said....I can't see OJ winning this suit...and I wish he had just gone away and reitired quietly. If he would have just walked away.....I think the Dolphins would have one day put his name up there....on the HONOR ROLL.....but you can forget about that now....right?
And finally....how about ALONZO MAYES.....he is hurt again. I can tell you this.....I have heard that STU WEINSTEIN...the Dolphins investigator.....is looking into how MAYES hurt himself. The Dolphins management knows that he was playing in many basketball pick-up games....this off-season...at a local health club/gym....right near camp. Mayes is denying he was hurt playing basketball. Its the old....I got hurt stepping out of the shower tiles...story. Regardless....MAYES is back in the doghouse. I have heard one more setback....that is it. They have done just about everything to motivate this guy.... WEAVER is now back ahead of MAYES.
And if you were wondering if CADE Mcnown looked any better last camp......the answer is NO. Its still DUCK SEASON....according to MARVEZ. LEVCIK has the edge right now....there is no doubt. CADE has to turn it on when the pads come on....or he will be gone. LEVCIK has a cannon arm....but the Dolphins are worried about his movement in the pocket.
DCH