Miami Dolphins insist receivers are good enough; upgrading won't be easy

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It was late Monday, and Dolfans heard something familiar: ESPN's Ron Jaworski saying how ``Miami lacks explosiveness'' and Matt Millen bemoaning how the Dolphins ``cannot make a big play.''

So do the Dolphins need a game-breaking receiver? ``I don't think that is the case right now,'' coach Tony Sparano said. ``I am happy with the guys we have. They are getting better.''

The Dolphins might feel differently next spring. But if a new labor agreement isn't reached by the start of free agency, there would be no 2010 salary cap and top receivers Brandon Marshall (Denver), Braylon Edwards (Cleveland) and Vincent Jackson (San Diego) would be restricted free agents instead of unrestricted, allowing their teams to match offers, and requiring draft-pick compensation to lure them. The other top 2010 free agent receivers -- Buffalo's Terrell Owens (not wanted here) and Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant -- would be unrestricted regardless. Teams can prevent unrestricted free agents from moving with use of their one franchise tag each offseason.

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[Drfletcherdc]

I don't think our receivers are the problem. Look at the Saints. They don't have any big time receivers but Brees is putting up incredible numbers. It is execution of the pass and the play called.

 

[dolpns13]

I don't think our receivers are the problem. Look at the Saints. They don't have any big time receivers but Brees is putting up incredible numbers. It is execution of the pass and the play called.

remind me again how Colston is not a big time reciever?

 

[Phinatic8u]

I don't think our receivers are the problem. Look at the Saints. They don't have any big time receivers but Brees is putting up incredible numbers. It is execution of the pass and the play called.

Colston when healthy is one of the best in the leauge

 

[The Furminister]

Look, i don't think the team is going to openly rip our young receivers, by giving them complements it can only build their confidence. Besides what can they realistically do during this time of the season. The changes will happen during the offseason.

 

[electrolyte]

exactly Furminister. Good post.

Staff is not going to openly rip our team

 

[GoonBoss]

I think out WRs, in general, are good enough.

 

[SeanSmith24]

We always have an excuse for something!!!! lets freakin sign a big time receiver next year for chad henne please!!!!!!

 

[Cleo Lemon]

Notice how the DB has his hand all up in Ginn's shoulder pad.

 

[R_t_Kraken]

That chick in the Manning jersey looks scary.

 

[hemidemon]

Our WRs as a group are good, but a play maker would be nice.

 

[Rhody Phins Fan]

I can't see any downside to signing Vincent Jackson in the offseason. He is just plain awesome.

 

[TX-FinFan]

Why hasn't anyone picked up Marvin Harrison? Too old, slow, expensive??

 

[42z3ro]

I don't think our receivers are the problem. Look at the Saints. They don't have any big time receivers but Brees is putting up incredible numbers. It is execution of the pass and the play called.

Since when in the hell is Colston not a big time reciever? He is top 10.

 

[42z3ro]

We desperately need a big playmaking reciever. If we could grab Marshall in the offseason that would be amazing. He is EXACTLY what we need.