*Official NFL Free Agency thread*

[Delvin]

Or other teams offer similar, and he just likes their QB/offense/team more.

 

[H.P. Lovedrafts]

I understand that. I figured something was going on with the coaching staffs evaluation of the offensive line. It looks like it has played a big part in why, Miami didn't come out swinging in their pursuit of linemen?

It's also Grier's way of stating, "It's not my fault they've been busts to this point!" Even though Flores did a crappy job of coaching the offense, Grier is doing all he can to make it sound as if he bears no responsibility for Iggy and Austin Jackson playing poorly and for Tua not playing like a #5 pick in the draft.

 

[andyahs]

Or other teams offer similar, and he just likes their QB/offense/team more.

Is your mind ever off of Tua?

 

[H.P. Lovedrafts]

Or other teams offer similar, and he just likes their QB/offense/team more.

If Collins is released (as it looks like he will be), I can't see him picking Miami over Tampa Bay. I hate to say that.

 

[Delvin]

Is your mind ever off of Tua?

It's just the reality of who offensive players look to when signing. Look at the situation with Terron Armstead and Watson.

 

[Mike McDaniel]

I mean, I'm a fan of Tua, but if it comes down to the AFC Champion Joe Burrow-lead Bengals or the Dolphins....seems like an easy decision

 

[djphinfan]

On no planet would I sign a 37 year old left tackle on this young team..no

 

[fansinceGWilson]

If Collins is choosing teams, and money is similar. I'm going to guess he'll want to go play for the Bengals.

Multiple suitors. either He has to LOVE the Miami area or Miami offers significantly more. All things being equal, players like to sign with top teams.

 

[H.P. Lovedrafts]

30 years ago, Tampa Bay was the shining beacon of ineptitude in the NFL, while Miami was a perennial playoff team - well coached and had competent owners. Now, Tampa Bay is one of the best teams in the NFL, in terms of coaching and talent, while Miami is the NFL equivalent of the "Jersey Shore"/"Real Housewives" of L.A. wrapped in one. I think Coach McDaniel is a really smart guy, but time will tell how he does and how well he can deal with the backstabbing Grier and the meddling Ross. God help him.

 

[Kev7]

Why wouldn’t we just offer a 5th for La’el Collins at a fair value of 10m per year instead of risking him signing with another team?

 

[Delvin]

Multiple suitors. either He has to LOVE the Miami area or Miami offers significantly more. All things being equal, players like to sign with top teams.

Yep. Which is why a late round trade to secure the player would have been wise. We'll see how it plays out....

 

[Mike McDaniel]

Why wouldn’t we just offer a 5th for La’el Collins at a fair value of 10m per year instead of risking him signing with another team?

Someone might be able to correct me but I think the Cowboys saved more money by cutting him. So unless the trade was extravagant, it was in their best interests to just let him go

 

[zucca]

Yep. Which is why a late round trade to secure the player would have been wise. We'll see how it plays out....

If he ends up with a bigger contract, then yes. But might be that nobody will give him 10 mil. Moses got 5 mil

 

[Lilseb561]

Chris... we're waiting.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

It's also Grier's way of stating, "It's not my fault they've been busts to this point!" Even though Flores did a crappy job of coaching the offense, Grier is doing all he can to make it sound as if he bears no responsibility for Iggy and Austin Jackson playing poorly and for Tua not playing like a #5 pick in the draft.

He can't can't honestly say he "bears no responsibility," but CAN honestly say he bears LITTLE responsibility. Some pretend he bears 'significant' responsibility.
In any case, while not thrilled with all FAs signed\retained, overall I'm pleased. Still need at least one more OLman