Miami Dolphins Depth Chart Breakdown: Offensive line

[AL R]

Here is the bottom part of the article from Omar:

Forecasting: The easiest way for the Dolphins to improve next year’s offense is to fortify the offensive line, which finished second in the NFL in yards per rushing attempt (4.7), behind only the Seahawks. But the Dolphins allowed 46 sacks, which ranked Miami 10[SUP]th[/SUP]. The Dolphins need to improve the interior of the offense line, and that can be achieved by either signing a proven veteran starting guard like Orlando Franklin, Mike Iupati or Clint Boling. Or they could address the interior of the offensive line early in the 2015 draft, picking up top prospects like FSU’s Cam Erving, Josue Matias or Tre Jackson, South Carolina’s A.J. Cann, Oregon’s Hroniss Grasu and Auburn’s Reese Dismukes. Improving the Dolphins' rushing attack would takes some of the pressure off the passing game, and the defense, and upgrading the offensive line could give quarterback Ryan Tannehill more time in the pocket to let plays develop.
It would benefit the Dolphins work out a multi-year deal with Pouncey to lower the $7 million cap hit they’ll take this coming season paying for Pouncey's fifth-year option, which Miami opted into last May. Giving Pouncey, a two-time Pro Bowler, a five-year deal in the neighborhood of the five-year, $44 million ($13 million guaranteed) contract his twin brother, Maurkice Pouncey, signed with the Steelers last year benefits everyone. It lowers the immediate cap hit, which would help Miami improve the team in free agency. And it locks Pouncey up for multiple seasons, providing a solid foundation for the Dolphins’ offensive line considering Albert and James are solid bookends. Pouncey’s worth $6-7 million a season, and has dropped hints he won’t participate in the offseason program without getting a new deal. Giving the former Gators standout a five-year deal that pays him $36-40 million, and guarantees him $13 million would likely do the trick based on how salaries are rolling back for offensive linemen.
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[Danny]

I don't know I'd give Pouncy that much money. I think he's a wild card

 

[Bob512]

Get Pouncey back to Center and he will be fine. Pay him....it solidifies the center and tackle positions and puts us that much closer to fixing this OL once and for all.....

 

[FearTheBeard]

If he sniffs what his brother gets it would be very Dolphins. I let him play the season out and prove that last year was just a result of him being played in a new position. You got some questionable judgment, I'd rather see how this year plays out. I rather pay Franklin rather than 5/35 for Pouncey and see where we go. If Albert doesn't return to full strength or gets injured again, then you can move James to LT and Franklin to RT and free up space that way in the future.

My o-line is drawn up like this right now:

LT: Branden Albert, Ja'Wuan James
LG: Billy Turner, Shelley Smith, Rookie mid-rounder
C: Mike Pouncey, Shipley/Montgomery
RG: Orlando Franklin, Shelley Smith, Dallas Thomas
RT: Ja'Wuan James, Ryan Harris, ​Orlando Franklin

 

[dolpns13]

If he sniffs what his brother gets it would be very Dolphins. I let him play the season out and prove that last year was just a result of him being played in a new position. You got some questionable judgment, I'd rather see how this year plays out. I rather pay Franklin rather than 5/35 for Pouncey and see where we go. If Albert doesn't return to full strength or gets injured again, then you can move James to LT and Franklin to RT and free up space that way in the future.

My o-line is drawn up like this right now:

LT: Branden Albert, Ja'Wuan James
LG: Billy Turner, Shelley Smith, Rookie mid-rounder
C: Mike Pouncey, Shipley/Montgomery
RG: Orlando Franklin, Shelley Smith, Dallas Thomas
RT: Ja'Wuan James, Ryan Harris, ​Orlando Franklin

And his brother doesnt have questionable judgement? They are equally talented. In fact, lets not forget his brother was borderline terrible last year (2013). We should all hope the days of filling one hole to create another under youknowwho are over. Center is not a need. LB'er, CB, Safety, Guard... is a need.

 

[hoops]

aq shipley has t rex arms...no thanks...montgomery is like 35 unless i'm mistaken...miami needs to find a pivot interior guard versatility depth player...hell teams find bulls who can play center very late in the draft even and play them as rookies if need arises...miami should be able to

 

[FearTheBeard]

aq shipley has t rex arms...no thanks...montgomery is like 35 unless i'm mistaken...miami needs to find a pivot interior guard versatility depth player...hell teams find bulls who can play center very late in the draft even and play them as rookies if need arises...miami should be able to

Montgomery's still playing well and he's got the size to anchor against the big d-lines in our division, plus he's played with Franklin. I'd rather carry an extra lineman personally, we desperately need the additional depth. Shipley has plenty of starting experience at both center and guard and his a system fit. And we haven't been able to get value out of 3rd round OL, what makes you think we're going to strike gold in a center?

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And his brother doesnt have questionable judgement? They are equally talented. In fact, lets not forget his brother was borderline terrible last year (2013). We should all hope the days of filling one hole to create another under youknowwho are over. Center is not a need. LB'er, CB, Safety, Guard... is a need.

We overrate him on this board, but he is talented. Pouncey is good, but I'd still wait it out and make him earn it, unless he wants like a 5/25 deal. We want a guy like Franklin, well we aren't going to want to commit long-term to LT, C, G at $7m plus annually each, with James waiting to get paid... we wouldn't be creating a hole, we just wouldn't be extending him yet.

 

[artdnj]

Have to keep Pouncey and give the oline some continuity so they can gel a bit. The revolving door thing isn't going to fix anything long term. lock Pouncey and James along with another guard (rookie) and plug and play one or two positions at most.

 

[I am Bane]

Pouncey at center again, being a full time leader in the middle all season I think he would get back to his level of play. Bring in Franklin definiely and one of those other guys mentioned (Iupati, Boling) would be very nice. Then draft a Josue Matias who I like a lot, a Laken Tomlinson... and let them develop behind these guys.

 

[So Be]

Based on his play last year, Pouncey is worth 5 year at $4M as opposed to $44M. On film I saw him getting beat one on one often, and that is not something based on position . Forget the Pro Bowl nonsense, he has not played up to a big contract in 2 years. I have my doubts on giving him the $7M this year. JMO