DKphin
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Miami Dolphins
Dolphins send to Texans: OT Laremy Tunsil, WR Kenny Stills, 2020 fourth-round pick, 2021 sixth-round pick
Dolphins receive from Texans: 2020 first-round pick, 2021 first-round pick, 2021 second-round pick, OT Julie’n Davenport, CB Jonathan Bademosi
Even if they won’t say it, the Miami Dolphins clearly aren’t focused on this season.
They weakened an offensive line that was already bad by trading their franchise left tackle to the Texans, but it was the right move for a team that’s buckled in for a long rebuild. Two first-round picks and a second-round pick is just too much value to ignore for almost any player — they received more in terms of draft picks than the Raiders did for Khalil Mack around this time last year.
It should also be noted that no matter what you think of Tunsil’s ability, his impact would be diminished in Miami this year, considering the other four linemen in the starting lineup. One good player and four bad players on an offensive line is still a poor uni
The Dolphins now have four first-round picks and three second-round picks to reload their roster over the next two drafts. Oh yeah, they’re also projected to have $131 million in cap space in 2020, according to Spotrac.
Losing Tunsil and Stills leaves this offense without much hope for the 2019 season. Newly acquired Julie’n Davenport will be expected to compete for the starting left tackle position while return specialist Jakeem Grant and undrafted rookie Preston Williams will battle for the wide receiver reps vacated by Stills.
It’s not a great situation for them to evaluate second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, but that doesn’t matter too much right now with Ryan Fitzpatrick entrenched as the starting quarterback.
Miami is headed toward a multi-year overhaul. Now we just have to see how that unfolds over the next two years — and how the Dolphins put together a strong supporting cast for their eventual franchise quarterback.
Short-term outlook: Radioactive waste.
Long-term outlook: They’ll have the cap space and draft picks for a turnaround in the next couple years. The next step is to figure out who their franchise quarterback will be.
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Dolphins send to Texans: OT Laremy Tunsil, WR Kenny Stills, 2020 fourth-round pick, 2021 sixth-round pick
Dolphins receive from Texans: 2020 first-round pick, 2021 first-round pick, 2021 second-round pick, OT Julie’n Davenport, CB Jonathan Bademosi
Even if they won’t say it, the Miami Dolphins clearly aren’t focused on this season.
They weakened an offensive line that was already bad by trading their franchise left tackle to the Texans, but it was the right move for a team that’s buckled in for a long rebuild. Two first-round picks and a second-round pick is just too much value to ignore for almost any player — they received more in terms of draft picks than the Raiders did for Khalil Mack around this time last year.
It should also be noted that no matter what you think of Tunsil’s ability, his impact would be diminished in Miami this year, considering the other four linemen in the starting lineup. One good player and four bad players on an offensive line is still a poor uni
The Dolphins now have four first-round picks and three second-round picks to reload their roster over the next two drafts. Oh yeah, they’re also projected to have $131 million in cap space in 2020, according to Spotrac.
Losing Tunsil and Stills leaves this offense without much hope for the 2019 season. Newly acquired Julie’n Davenport will be expected to compete for the starting left tackle position while return specialist Jakeem Grant and undrafted rookie Preston Williams will battle for the wide receiver reps vacated by Stills.
It’s not a great situation for them to evaluate second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, but that doesn’t matter too much right now with Ryan Fitzpatrick entrenched as the starting quarterback.
Miami is headed toward a multi-year overhaul. Now we just have to see how that unfolds over the next two years — and how the Dolphins put together a strong supporting cast for their eventual franchise quarterback.
Short-term outlook: Radioactive waste.
Long-term outlook: They’ll have the cap space and draft picks for a turnaround in the next couple years. The next step is to figure out who their franchise quarterback will be.
How 4 NFL teams changed their future before the 2019 season
The Texans have gone all-in for the 2019 season while the Dolphins are clearly in for the long haul.
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