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John Tait

Tait, who is developing into a premier tackle, starts on the right side but figures to eventually move to the left, his more natural position. A big, physical blocker who has all the tools. A high-character guy who has a great work ethic and a business-like approach. Intelligent, athletic and strong. Takes nice angles, and is excellent at getting to the second level. Moves exceptionally well for his size. Gets out of his stance and into position quickly, wasting no movement. Has good wall-off skills, staying between his man and the ball. Changes directions well and can adjust in space. Plays with leverage, uses his hands well, and can counter any move a quick end throws at him. Durable. Takes care of his body. Not nasty or overtly passionate, but he is very consistent. Started a little slow and wore down at times early in his career, but that changed last year. Sometimes comes out of his stance a little high, losing his leverage, but that is easily correctable. Tait has no real weaknesses, and could be on his way to a big payday and a few Pro Bowls.
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I really hope we get this dude. It would be even better than getting Wade back. Give the same money Wade wanted to Tait and we WONT regret it. He might even be able to move to LT for the moment while Wade Smith moves to RT where he can continue to learn without that much pressure.


Jeno James
James, a sixth-round draft pick by the Panthers in 2000, plays with a mean streak and gets pop at the point of attack. He has good upper-body strength and uses his hands well. Has good initial quickness, takes good angles and generally gets good position. Plays with a non-stop motor and works hard to finish his blocks. Has adequate short-area mobility, stays balanced and can redirect in pass protection. Has a quick pass set. Generally prevents penetration. A college tackle, he is a much better fit at guard despite lacking prototypical lower-body strength. Must play with sound technique. Won't overwhelm at the point of attack, comes out of his stance too high at times, and has problems getting movement in short-yardage situations. Has only adequate size. Won't wear down defenders. Lacks range and isn't fast enough to pull around the corner. Seems lost in space at times, and has problems adjusting to the moving target at the second level. Doesn't always get good knee bend in pass protection. Bull rushers can push him back. James never stops working as a run blocker and has good footwork in pass protection, though he will need to be protected at times.
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He would also be a tremendous pickup at left guard. Kevin Donnalley thinks his best years are still ahead of him...spoke very highly of him. Its one thing to get a nickname on your team because of something goofy, its another to inspire a nickname with your game play...and he inspired the nickname "Fury" supposedly.


Damien Woody
Woody, a former first-round pick, is versatile (he can play center or guard), rangy and plays with sound technique. He gets around the corner quickly on pulls, and has the lateral mobility to block the moving target at the second level. Takes excellent angles and has a quick first step. Has good upper-body strength and gets good hand placement. Delivers a violent punch, gets good pop and can dominate the point of attack. Gets under his man's pads, and has the lower-body strength to push the pile. Gets good knee bend on pass blocks, and has the bulk to anchor against bull rushers. Keeps his head up. Aware on blitzes and usually picks up line stunts. Arm extension forces pass rushers to take wide angles. Rarely loses his balance. Has an excellent work ethic and continues to improve. Lacks aggressiveness at times, doesn't always finish his blocks and needs to get nastier. A poor shotgun snapper, he might be a better fit at guard. Must keep his weight down. Relatively durable, but he missed some time to knee injuries last year. A versatile Pro Bowl talent, Woody gets movement in the running game and is an above-average pass blocker.
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Without a doubt Woody would also be a tremendous pickup but I am worried about overpaying for him. If he wants more money than any insider lineman has ever been paid before, forget about it. He's not THAT good. But he would look good in Miami colors all the same.
 
Originally posted by Predaphin34
if we sign all 3 of these guys, i would drool till we draft.
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I don't know if 3 somewhat higher profile lineman will be in the cards. Two seems more likley to me with one of the youngsters already here taking the third spot and then a draft choice or two added in to the mix to compete with our young guy and for depth.

Tait and Woody or Tait and James would be just fine with me. Taylor Whitley and Greg Jerman could battle for the RG spot if James or Woody is signed for LG. Kelvin Garmon is also an intriguing possibility and would be more of a value guy. He is a big SOB, mauling, nasty, road grader type.
 
That would be quite a haul true enough but we don't have the cred to get all three. Might as well start making plans to sign all three guys, trade Madison and Ogunleye for Randy Moss, and then use the #20 pick on Phil Rivers.

Cuz all are as unlikely as the other.
 
I'm sitting back in a sarcastic mood.

My guess is I shouldn't comment on any of these "dream" scenarios tonight.

We HAD two linemen at least. :fire:
 
Garmon does indeed make an intriguing prospect.

Garmon, coming off his second season as a full-time starter, keeps getting better. He is a short, compact player with adequate athleticism. Has above-average strength at the point of attack and will win most one-on-one matchups if he reaches his block. A bit of a mauler, he gets good drive using his size, strength and leverage. Has outstanding bulk. Will engulf and wear down undersized defenders. Has a powerful punch, rolls his hips to generate movement, and can get good initial pop. Pulls OK and generally will reach the second level. Has a wide frame and the long arms to force pass rushers wide. Has adequate initial quickness and good balance in pass protection. Can redirect and hit the moving target, but he doesn't play well in space. Makes mental mistakes. Gives up big plays and blow assignments. A fractured right leg in college set back his progress. Doesn't always show great awareness or instincts. Could stand to shed some weight in favor of endurance. Garmon makes fewer errors and becomes more reliable as he gains experience.
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He still has upside and is definitely the road grater type we could use to open holes for Ricky. If we could put Woody at Center, Garmon at RG, and Tait at RT with McKinney playing LG, that would be a line that is very balanced and will help keep rushers off our QBs as well as open holes for Ricky.
 
Unfortunately right now it's-

Smith-?-Mckinney-?-?
 
What he means is that we have like, nothing right now because Wade is now gone, Nails a UFA, we cut Ruddy and Perry.

In other words our line consists of..

Smith-Yates-McKinney-Whitley-Jerman
 
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