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Since we had the top pick in the draft, dont we get first dibs on all cuts that hit the waiver wire? If so, I think we will turn over the roster quite a bit more when the cuts progress. Anyone have any players targeted that will/may be cut from talent rich teams like the Chargers, Pats, Cowboys?
 
If Surtain gets cut... I like him. You are correct, we get first dibs on all cuts. I expect some turnover as well. Even if we don't sign many stars or former stars... I'm sure there will be some gems across the waiver wire... and some guys better than the guys at the bottom of our roster.
 
Rich said:
If Surtain gets cut... I like him. You are correct, we get first dibs on all cuts. I expect some turnover as well. Even if we don't sign many stars or former stars... I'm sure there will be some gems across the waiver wire... and some guys better than the guys at the bottom of our roster.
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The Dolphins do not get first dibs on players that are cut. When a player is cut he is a free agent and free to sign anywhere.
 
hopefully we lay dormant during this period. We need talent we draft we need to develope talent. You cant do that by having a higher employee turnover than a mcdonalds. That and you need to remember these guys are getting cut for a reason.
 
TomBradyWoot said:
The Dolphins do not get first dibs on players that are cut. When a player is cut he is a free agent and free to sign anywhere.
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Sorry, you are wrong. The Dolphins will get first 'dibs' through the beginning of the season for any unvested veteran players released or 'waived' from their present teams.

Pat Surtain would not be subject to the wavier system because he is a fully vested player. Any player with less than four years experience is subjected to the waiver process.
 
TomBradyWoot said:
The Dolphins do not get first dibs on players that are cut. When a player is cut he is a free agent and free to sign anywhere.
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Sorry but that is wrong. If an NFL player is not a "vested Vetran" (4 years on an active roster) when he is cut any team can pick up his contract and the player must go to whomever picks him. But if a player is "vested" then when he is cut, he becomes a free agent. There is a reason why young players are "waived" and older players are "cut". Now to claim a player the day after he is waived any teams interested put in a bid. If more than one team puts in a bid for a player then the team with the worst record last year receives the player. Therefore if any young player is cut, and we want them, we get them.

Now if a player is "waived" and then no one claims him then he does become a free agent, and ussually its also the end of his career.

Bottom line: Players with less than 4 years in the league have almost no control of their contract, and place they play.
 
BennyVW said:
Sorry but that is wrong. If an NFL player is not a "vested Vetran" (4 years on an active roster) when he is cut any team can pick up his contract and the player must go to whomever picks him. But if a player is "vested" then when he is cut, he becomes a free agent. There is a reason why young players are "waived" and older players are "cut". Now to claim a player the day after he is waived any teams interested put in a bid. If more than one team puts in a bid for a player then the team with the worst record last year receives the player. Therefore if any young player is cut, and we want them, we get them.

Now if a player is "waived" and then no one claims him then he does become a free agent, and ussually its also the end of his career.

Bottom line: Players with less than 4 years in the league have almost no control of their contract, and place they play.
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and the only time that a vested vet goes through waivers is if they're cut after the trading deadline in Oct

doesnt happen very often, because the teams are still on the hook for the remainder of their salary if they've never received termination pay before in their career
 
Thanks for good information guys. It's nice to have some real discussion about a real issue instead of bashing players like a bunch of junior-high cheerleaders in a gossip frenzy. Good stuff to know. Thanks. :thumbup:
 
BennyVW said:
Sorry but that is wrong. If an NFL player is not a "vested Vetran" (4 years on an active roster) when he is cut any team can pick up his contract and the player must go to whomever picks him. But if a player is "vested" then when he is cut, he becomes a free agent. There is a reason why young players are "waived" and older players are "cut". Now to claim a player the day after he is waived any teams interested put in a bid. If more than one team puts in a bid for a player then the team with the worst record last year receives the player. Therefore if any young player is cut, and we want them, we get them.

Now if a player is "waived" and then no one claims him then he does become a free agent, and ussually its also the end of his career.

Bottom line: Players with less than 4 years in the league have almost no control of their contract, and place they play.
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No, I am NOT wrong. He said the Dolphins get first dibs on ALL CUTS. The Dolphins do NOT get first dibs on ALL cuts. If Tom Brady is cut tomorrow the Dolphins do not get first dibs on him. Reading is fundamental.
 
TomBradyWoot said:
No, I am NOT wrong. He said the Dolphins get first dibs on ALL CUTS. The Dolphins do NOT get first dibs on ALL cuts. If Tom Brady is cut tomorrow the Dolphins do not get first dibs on him. Reading is fundamental.
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such a technicality just swallow ur freakin pride and admit u made a mistake damn....
 
TomBradyWoot said:
The Dolphins do not get first dibs on players that are cut. When a player is cut he is a free agent and free to sign anywhere.
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LOL!

Pwned!!

Might want to take a minute or two next time to give the various scenarios for "released" players next time. Then you "might not" get ripped to shreds.

(though I'm guessing you still will with who you root for) :sidelol:
 
TomBradyWoot said:
But I didn't make a mistake. I was responding to what he said. He said all cuts, which is incorrect. Excuse me for being correct.
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Sounds to me like you were wrong and now your trying to save face...LOL I am sure you would have mentioned that its not all cuts but only nonvested players if thats what you ment.
 
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