POLL: Position to address in free agency instead of draft

[DolfanDaveInMI]

Most of the NFL mock drafts have Miami taking a WR, a RB, and two defensive players in the first two rounds of the 2021 NFL draft. And with the latest rumors hinting at a salary cap closer to flat than a $20 million drop, we will be able to add at least one player (and possibly two) from the top shelf of free agency.

Among our position needs, which would you prefer to address through free agency instead of the draft? If you have a free agent signing, list him and why you think that player is a better fit for our roster than a draft prospect.

 

[Kebo]

The answer is inside linebacker. We need a tackling machine in the middle of the defense that can make tackles from sideline to sideline. There aren’t many of those in the draft this year.

 

[The Bopkin]

Perhaps a LB in FA. Some depth, especially along the Oline.

 

[Mach2]

The answer is inside linebacker. We need a tackling machine in the middle of the defense that can make tackles from sideline to sideline. There aren’t many of those in the draft this year.

Parsons

Any questions?

 

[Kebo]

He would work. Who else?

 

[Wishfishin]

I chose LB because the other positions are generally more expensive as FA.

 

[Mach2]

He would work. Who else?

Best to see for yourself.
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[Kebo]

Those guys are edge. We need a mike. Parsons is great, but not a good year for mike linebackers.

 

[Mach2]

He would work. Who else?

I know you said inside, but then you said sideline to sideline.

Unless it's superman, two different things.

 

[Nappy Roots]

The answer is inside linebacker. We need a tackling machine in the middle of the defense that can make tackles from sideline to sideline. There aren’t many of those in the draft this year.

What free agent inside linebackers are there that fit here?

 

[Mach2]

Those guys are edge. We need a mike. Parsons is great, but not a good year for mike linebackers.

There is, literally, 100s of evals, lists, and opinions on the interwebz.

Don't be afraid to look for yourself.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

Those guys are edge. We need a mike. Parsons is great, but not a good year for mike linebackers.

Zaven Collins
Nick Bolton
Dylan Moses
Chazz Surratt maybe

all of them have question marks of their own.

 

[JoeRist91]

Zaven Collins
Nick Bolton
Dylan Moses
Chazz Surratt maybe

all of them have question marks of their own.

Would love to have Moses minus the injury

 

[Kebo]

Those guys exist. I could list a bunch, guys like Ray Lewis, Zach Thomas, Nick Buonticotti, John Offerdahl, Roquan Smith, Luke Kuechly, Jack Lambert, etc. That is our biggest need on defense. Miss on Parsons and you may not find one. If you can get a guy in free agency then it’s easy to get WR, RB, C, edge all in the draft. There are a lot more of those in the draft.

 

[greasyObnoxious]

Would love to have Moses minus the injury

good instincts, not sure he's a 3 down LB though