I don't know if someone already posted this, but Coach Saban did a 20 minute Q&A session with the fans from 6-6:20 today. I'll recap the basics....
1. He spoke highly about Ricky (no pun intended), nothing new, appeal is tomorrow.
2. Someone asked why we couldn't retain Sage or Gus as a backup. Nick said that they offered to match the contracts that both got. He said he would have loved to have either 1 back. He did mention that the Sage situation was a little too early in FA for him.
3. Another fan asked about negotiations with Arrington. Saban emphatically said "we're trying" seemed very enthusiastic about the situation and then he went on to explain how great he thought LA would fit as another outside rusher to take pressure off of JT. He said that all offenses try to slide toward 99 and LA would really help.
4. Channing Crowder. Nick had great things to say about him. Mainly talked about his versatility and how he played the Sam, Mike, Will, and under LB positions.
5. The draft. Someone asked what positions we would target in the draft. He mentioned the secondary, QB, LB, and a third WR. He also said that during the first round of the draft he believes more in drafting the BPA and not "reaching" just to fill holes on the team.
6. A lady asked if the Dolphins would consider bringing back having the coaches wife teach ladies about football during camp. Nick said he thought it was a good idea and he would ask his wife to conduct it. He also said his wife Terri knows a ton about football.
7. QB situation: Nick said DC was ahead of schedule, at the facility daily. Someone asked why we went after DC instead of getting someone in the draft. Nick said he considered it but in order to get into the "top 7" picks he said we would have to gut the entire draft. Also said he expects DC to be ready for the opener and seemed very happy about the aquisition.
8. O-Line: Nick was upset when someone asked about improving the O-Line. He was very proud of what they did last year and thought all they needed more depth and he liked the aquisition of Shelton.
9. Secondary. He said he wanted to add more speed to the secondary going into the offseason. He seemed to imply that he was happy with the current state of the secondary.
Overall it was really interesting. Alot of the topics were coverd in his PC at the owners meetings, but it was cool to see him live and get a feel for him.
1. He spoke highly about Ricky (no pun intended), nothing new, appeal is tomorrow.
2. Someone asked why we couldn't retain Sage or Gus as a backup. Nick said that they offered to match the contracts that both got. He said he would have loved to have either 1 back. He did mention that the Sage situation was a little too early in FA for him.
3. Another fan asked about negotiations with Arrington. Saban emphatically said "we're trying" seemed very enthusiastic about the situation and then he went on to explain how great he thought LA would fit as another outside rusher to take pressure off of JT. He said that all offenses try to slide toward 99 and LA would really help.
4. Channing Crowder. Nick had great things to say about him. Mainly talked about his versatility and how he played the Sam, Mike, Will, and under LB positions.
5. The draft. Someone asked what positions we would target in the draft. He mentioned the secondary, QB, LB, and a third WR. He also said that during the first round of the draft he believes more in drafting the BPA and not "reaching" just to fill holes on the team.
6. A lady asked if the Dolphins would consider bringing back having the coaches wife teach ladies about football during camp. Nick said he thought it was a good idea and he would ask his wife to conduct it. He also said his wife Terri knows a ton about football.
7. QB situation: Nick said DC was ahead of schedule, at the facility daily. Someone asked why we went after DC instead of getting someone in the draft. Nick said he considered it but in order to get into the "top 7" picks he said we would have to gut the entire draft. Also said he expects DC to be ready for the opener and seemed very happy about the aquisition.
8. O-Line: Nick was upset when someone asked about improving the O-Line. He was very proud of what they did last year and thought all they needed more depth and he liked the aquisition of Shelton.
9. Secondary. He said he wanted to add more speed to the secondary going into the offseason. He seemed to imply that he was happy with the current state of the secondary.
Overall it was really interesting. Alot of the topics were coverd in his PC at the owners meetings, but it was cool to see him live and get a feel for him.
