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Its like Xmass, who do you want? With all of this coin I don't expect to get a few studs but I would like one or two difference makers. I hope we get at least one certifiable stud for the OL and a one or two more "good" gets. We shouldn't have to look to the draft to plug all those holes.

OL - Conklin or Thuney. Plus one or two more Karas types.
CB - Ryan. At 29 a little older but knows Flores and maybe he transitions to S in a few years.
DE - At least one edge, splurging here would not hurt my feelings. Not much in the draft. Trade for Judan or Jags DE. Van Noy is so so but would not kill us.
DT - Shelton? I would not mind a guy here for the rotation or push the other guys out wide.

I want a fresh legged RB in the draft, QB, S, OL, Edge. What do you say?
 
Swollcolb said:
Graham Glasglow, Connor McGovern, Logan Ryan, Markus Golden, and Melvin Gordon (If he’s crazy expensive Jordan Howard instead). I think going after 5 of the tier 2 FAs as opposed to 2 of the real big fish will be a better approach in FA.
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This is a really good list. If Miami can't get Thuney, I think Glasglow and McGovern is a nice start toward fixing the offensive line. Flores would love to add Ryan.

My sense is Gordon will want too much money. I'd actually look to bring back Gore and then draft a running back fairly high. I know that's probably a minority opinion, but Swift, Taylor or Dobbins could make a huge impact on this team.
 
Conklin and Thuney.

We're talking 25 and 27 years old. That's not patch work. Those are young guys that can give you 5 years easy.

Give me those 2 and I don't care what else comes with it. I'd be ecstatic.
 
Two oline starters would be beautiful, especially if one is a tackle. Beyond that add some play makers for the defense. Draft a RB, there's some future stars there.
 
I think our top FA priority should be to fix the OL as much as we can and then add starter quality players at a few other spots

Thuney is my absolute top target.

Next, I’d like Ted Karras at center. He’s been alright and shouldn’t cost a ton. Would fit right in with having thuney.

I’d like to add Glasgow too, ideally as a RG and not center. Have heard of McGovern too but don’t know as much about him

Bring in 2-3 OL and I’d be happy.

Sign Logan Ryan / cut McCain. He’s a slot cb, not a safety. But Ryan is a waaay better player and could play on the boundary in a pinch. Probably look for a boundary cb in the draft

Safety options ... really wanted Simmons but got the tag, Harris will get paid a lot too. Maybe a guy like Tre Boston or Ward from the 49ers?

Like what SF said about Gore. He’ll play for cheap to be here, maybe move into a coaching role eventually. Draft a young rb over paying someone like Gordon

I’d look for a veteran DL... pierce? Idk, but not a fan of a huge deal on any of these guys

Van Noy and Schobert are both interesting

Gimme a few of these names and I’ll be happy
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
This is a really good list. If Miami can't get Thuney, I think Glasglow and McGovern is a nice start toward fixing the offensive line. Flores would love to add Ryan.

My sense is Gordon will want too much money. I'd actually look to bring back Gore and then draft a running back fairly high. I know that's probably a minority opinion, but Swift, Taylor or Dobbins could make a huge impact on this team.
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Dobbins is an absolute monster- MONSTER.

And I'd have a 50 year old Gore come back to us. The guy falls forward for 3 yards. He's a work horse and would be a great vet to go with the RB we'll be drafting. And we will be drafting one.
 
I would love to have one of the stud RB's in the draft. Our line will be much better and your right any of the three would be the best back we have had since Ricky. I don't see how Gordon gets more than 8 mil. a yr. That is not terrible.
 
This class of free agency in underwhelming everywhere except oline. We would use about a 3rd or more of the money we have to fix the oline in free agency coupled with the draft. We could literally fix this team this year if we play our cards right.
 
Dante Fowler might be worth a look. I’m probably focusing on defense all together in FA.

I think it’s going to be difficult to convince quality OL to come play for us right now.

If we had one of the top 2 picks in the draft that would’ve went a long way in being able to sell Miami as an up and coming destination. Much harder to tell 26 and 27 year olds on the fact that we might land our guy at 5, and even if we do, he might not play for a bit.

I think Sam Darnold and Josh Allen are nobodies but if I’m Jack Conklin, I’m probably rather signing with those teams rather than rolling the dice on the unknown. Just being realistic there. I know I’d rather stay in Tennessee if I were him.

I think we’d have more luck convincing defensive players that coach Flores is a guy you want to play for.

I suspect the offense will be primarily built through this draft with a bargain OL and RB added in FA.
 
Travis34 said:
I think our top FA priority should be to fix the OL as much as we can and then add starter quality players at a few other spots

Thuney is my absolute top target.

Next, I’d like Ted Karras at center. He’s been alright and shouldn’t cost a ton. Would fit right in with having thuney.

I’d like to add Glasgow too, ideally as a RG and not center. Have heard of McGovern too but don’t know as much about him

Bring in 2-3 OL and I’d be happy.

Sign Logan Ryan / cut McCain. He’s a slot cb, not a safety. But Ryan is a waaay better player and could play on the boundary in a pinch. Probably look for a boundary cb in the draft

Safety options ... really wanted Simmons but got the tag, Harris will get paid a lot too. Maybe a guy like Tre Boston or Ward from the 49ers?

Like what SF said about Gore. He’ll play for cheap to be here, maybe move into a coaching role eventually. Draft a young rb over paying someone like Gordon

I’d look for a veteran DL... pierce? Idk, but not a fan of a huge deal on any of these guys

Van Noy and Schobert are both interesting

Gimme a few of these names and I’ll be happy
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Good stuff Travis! Nice break down.
The Ghost said:
Dante Fowler might be worth a look. I’m probably focusing on defense all together in FA.

I think it’s going to be difficult to convince quality OL to come play for us right now.

If we had one of the top 2 picks in the draft that would’ve went a long way in being able to sell Miami as an up and coming destination. Much harder to tell 26 and 27 year olds on the fact that we might land our guy at 5, and even if we do, he might not play for a bit.

I think Sam Darnold and Josh Allen are nobodies but if I’m Jack Conklin, I’m probably rather signing with those teams rather than rolling the dice on the unknown. Just being realistic there. I know I’d rather stay in Tennessee if I were him.

I think we’d have more luck convincing defensive players that coach Flores is a guy you want to play for.

I suspect the offense will be primarily built through this draft with a bargain OL and RB added in FA.
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Intersting thoughts but we have great weather, no state tax, we can outbid if need be and I think the fact that we didn’t tank and the team started to come together will be good selling points.
I like the idea of Fowler or Beasley might not break the bank.
 
"FitzMagic" said:
Good stuff Travis! Nice break down.


Intersting thoughts but we have great weather, no state tax, we can outbid if need be and I think the fact that we didn’t tank and the team started to come together will be good selling points.
I like the idea of Fowler or Beasley might not break the bank.
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I hear ya just being realistic. The perception factor nullifies a lot of what we perceive to be selling points.

Outbidding people with no real identity doesn’t appear to be a winning formula.

I’ve been an optimist for the 39 years I’ve been on this planet. I’m going to spend the next decade as a realist before making the inevitable turn to the dark side (pessimist) once I hit 50.

I suspect at least 3 of our first 4 picks will be a QB, OT and RB with the way the board currently stacks up.

I think if we are out bidding someone, it’s for a DE, S or CB. The positions I don’t think we will be able to fill early on the draft.

By all means though, if we sign Conklin, Thuney and Gordon no question we’d be a lot better and looking at competing in 2020. If be happy with it, I literally contribute more money to finheaven then I do the NFL so when I say it’s not my money, mean it.

We will find out very shortly what this regime is planning so regardless I’m excited to finally start getting some answers/direction.
 
The Ghost said:
I hear ya just being realistic. The perception factor nullifies a lot of what we perceive to be selling points.

Outbidding people with no real identity doesn’t appear to be a winning formula.

I’ve been an optimist for the 39 years I’ve been on this planet. I’m going to spend the next decade as a realist before making the inevitable turn to the dark side (pessimist) once I hit 50.

I suspect at least 3 of our first 4 picks will be a QB, OT and RB with the way the board currently stacks up.

I think if we are out bidding someone, it’s for a DE, S or CB. The positions I don’t think we will be able to fill early on the draft.

By all means though, if we sign Conklin, Thuney and Gordon no question we’d be a lot better and looking at competing in 2020. If be happy with it, I literally contribute more money to finheaven then I do the NFL so when I say it’s not my money, mean it.

We will find out very shortly what this regime is planning so regardless I’m excited to finally start getting some answers/direction.
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I understand I am 54 and I have been pessimistic for awhile now. I thought JJ would turn it around, then Parcells, this whole organization can’t find an identity. But my fingers are crossed and like the plan so far. Having said that we probably won’t add the big names until the structure is in place like NE who sprinkles guys like Moss in later.
 
"FitzMagic" said:
I understand I am 54 and I have been pessimistic for awhile now. I thought JJ would turn it around, then Parcells, this whole organization can’t find an identity. But my fingers are crossed and like the plan so far. Having said that we probably won’t add the big names until the structure is in place like NE who sprinkles guys like Moss in later.
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Once we land a premier QB it will be smooth sailing and off to the races. No doubt the potential to become a premier destination is always wishin our grasp.

I think we have the right coach in place. It’s just time to be patient and build this thing the right way. I am most excited about the prospect having extremely valuable draft capital every year , not just the next two.

There isn’t much need right now for our later round picks so it makes the most sense to flip them for extra picks down the road.

Having the extra 1st and 2nd next year creates a level of draft flexibility that can become epic if we exercise just a little patience and restraint.

I think if we miss out on Tua at 5, plan B will be to start the process of stock piling assets.
 
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