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Friday afternoon Buzz: No effort to resign Odrick so far

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ODRICK’S STATUS

### It’s surprising that the Dolphins have made no effort so far to re-sign valuable Jared Odrick, who grades out well both against the run and as a pass-rusher, ranks 13th of 72 defensive tackles (per Pro Football Focus) and has played the most of Miami’s tackles (335 snaps to Earl Mitchell’s 210 and Randy Starks’ 189).

Cam Wake said Odrick had Miami’s highest defensive grade against Chicago. Odrick assuredly will have several suitors in free agency next spring, if the Dolphins don't get him signed before then.

“It’s tough not to think about, but it’s part of my job to put it aside,” Odrick said of impending free agency. “I’m excited about the future and what may come. I’d love to be in Miami longterm.”

Still, he made clear that team goals are his primary concern. "I'm tired of woulda, shoulda, coulda," he said of the Dolphins falling short of postseason in recent years. "Let's solidify ourselves as a contender."

### Though Philbin praised Jacksonville rookie quarterback Blake Bortles this week, the third overall draft pick has struggled.

Bortles’ 70.2 passer rating is second-worst in the league, ahead of only Minnesota rookie Teddy Bridgewater, and Bortles has thrown a league-leading 10 interceptions, compared with five touchdown passes.

### Sunday will present opportunities for the Dolphins’ pass-rushers against a Jaguars team that has allowed a league-high 29 sacks.

The Dolphins are tied for 12th in the league with 17 sacks. Cameron Wake is tied for 13th with 4.5 sacks and Olivier Vernon is tied for 28th with 3.5.

### Speaking about the Dolphins’ improved offensive line play, right guard Mike Pouncey said: “We have to give most of our credit to our new offensive line coach John Benton. He’s been doing a great job, him and [assistant] Jack Bicknell. They brought in some different techniques we’ve been using and he grinds us and makes us the players we are.”

Does Pouncey miss playing center? “Of course. I was so good at it,” he said. “But it doesn’t bother me at all. I like the way the five guys gel together, the rotation we have now.”

PHILBIN OPENS UP

### Philbin was asked this week if he believes he needs to be less conservative as a coach. Philbin pointed out that he went for a touchdown on fourth and goal against Green Bay, though the play failed.

“There’s no question I’ve got to do a better job and I plan on doing that,” he said. “I don’t know that it’s linked to being too conservative.”

Philbin was then asked what specifically he needs to do better.

“Getting the team to play consistently well, finishing games better, executing better, getting our turnover margin on the plus side,” he said. “We’re even in the turnover margin. There’s a long list. We don’t have enough time on this phone call for all of the things I’ve got to do better.”

### The Jaguars have several players/coaches with University of Miami ties, including undrafted rookie receiver Allen Hurns (19 catches, 305 yards, three touchdowns), starting rookie right guard Brandon Linder (selected 93rd overall this past May), offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, running backs coach Terry Richardson and practice squad quarterback Stephen Morris.

### Speaking of former Canes, new Dolphins practice squad receiver LaRon Byrd was pleased to see familiar faces in the locker-room: Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon.

The Cowboys released Byrd from their practice squad Oct. 9 after he broke his arm in practice. Byrd made a fast recovery, and the Dolphins signed him Tuesday.

### Philbin, on Mike Wallace saying the Dolphins need to take some shots down the field: “What a surprise! I can’t believe he would say that.”

But seriously… “I want us to have more explosive plays in our offense, without a doubt,” Philbin said. “But that always doesn’t mean throwing the ball 50 yards down the field. Explosive plays for us are a 16-yard pass or more. I’m not opposed to vertical routes. I love them. We work on them awful hard.”

### Philbin, on Wallace: “The biggest thing I’ve noticed is just his work ethic around here, his comfort around here, I just think he feels better about being a Miami Dolphin. I know that sounds crazy, but I think it’s translated and helped him on the field. I really do. He’s got five touchdowns in six games.”

### Philbin said he told Lamar Miller this week: “We’re going to get you to pop loose there and really break one and show your speed.”

### Former UM cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke was among several players who auditioned for the Dolphins this week.
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Hopefully they will resign Odrick and not let him get away.
 
I have to believe odrick will get done. I think hickey will keep talented players and not create holes on this team by letting talented players go
 
As a rule I would never negotiate contracts midseason. And the general worth of defensive tackles seems to be on the decline seeing as there was little interest in Starks so it never made much sense to extend Odrick for either side.
 
I think whether Odrick is resigned depends on how much faith the team has in Anthony Johnson. Luckily for Miami D line is deep.
 
Miami's d-line is deep enough that they may be considering trading Odrick. We will not be able to afford to keep the veteran depth we have on our D-line. It should be a continuous injection of youth with veterans. With so many contracts coming up (especially the potential Tannehill contract) we have to pick and choose carefully. I wouldn't be completely disappointed if we traded Odrick for a pick or, perhaps, a pick and a bruiser type back.
 
Odrick has gotten better every year. He's approaching all-pro status. Gotta keep him. We invested a no 1 pick in him. Why let him go without a fight - especially as he is a very good player.
 
Should have been signed last summer. Stud.

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Funny how a story about a player's future contract pops up out of nowhere mid-season. Agent must be getting nervous...
 
Meh...

Fins rarely if ever do contract extensions during the season.

Odrick is a no brainer. Decent coin, likely matches what Mitchell got 4/$16

Clay is another no brainer. Funny his lack of performance and knee injury is saving the Fins a lot of money. He won't command as much as he would of last year.

Moreno is gone after his one year prove it deal.

The usual suspects up for cuts or cheap trades (Hartline, Gibson, Ellerbe, Wheeler)
 
All-Pro status? Absolutely not. He's nowhere near McCoy, Atkins, Suh, Kyle Williams.. etc. and then you can throw in 3-4 DE's that would play DT for Miami like JJ Watt, Justin Smith, Calais Campbell, Muhammad Wilkerson.. and there are more than that. He's a good player though, and I would like to have him back. I'd let him test the market first like they did with Starks.
 
All pro is a reach, but he's been good and consistent. That makes him predictable from a coaching standpoint and that has value. I like Odrick, more now than ever before, but if you have younger, cheaper talent that you think can take his place then you have to consider spending his money elsewhere. All of this is moot. As long as Miami is in the playoff race no one gets traded unless it's for an immediate impact player, and those trades just don't happen that often.
 
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