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Though much of the Dolphins’ heavy personnel lifting will come on defense, they intend to make a few changes to an offense that finished 26th in yards, 27th in points and 30th in third down efficiency. And those changes start with the offensive line.

Keep in mind that Mike Tannenbaum (with GM Chris Grier) remain in charge of offseason roster procurement. New coach Adam Gase will be consulted, then will have final say on who's on the team in September (though the front office assuredly will have considerable input).

What we’ve been told from inside the building:

### Guard: The Dolphins, who have been somewhat reluctant to spend much at guard in the past, now realize they will need to do what it takes to upgrade at one, if not both, guard spots.

They believe they need better guard play to compete with the formidable defensive tackles in the AFC East, and a bunch of other teams.

The Dolphins believe Dallas Thomas played a bit better than Billy Turner but thought both were inconsistent.


The Dolphins like Baltimore’s Kelechi Osemele --- the best of the impending free agent guards --- but whether they can land him depends on how high bidding goes. Osemele, one of the league’s better guards when healthy, is positioned to land a big contract after a late-season stint at left tackle.

Five other impending free agents who would be upgrades over Thomas or Turner: Denver’s Evan Mathis (rated fourth among guards by Pro Football Focus; Dolphins made him an offer in August); San Francisco’s Alex Boone (rated 39th among guards), Houston’s Brandon Brooks (35th among guards) and two veteran guards who played center this season: Houston’s Ben Jones and St. Louis’ Tim Barnes.
Receiver: Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills will be back, and free agent Rishard Matthews is expected to look for a prominent role elsewhere instead of settling for a potential No. 4 job here. It would be surprising if he returns.
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Running back: The Dolphins want to keep Lamar Miller, who finished tied with Adrian Peterson and DeAngelo Williams for 10th in the league in per carry average (4.5), but whether they re-sign him “depends on the economics,” according to a club official.

Translation: This comes down to his asking price and Miami won't overpay.
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Tight end: The front office still likes Jordan Cameron and will consider keeping him but with a lowering of his $7.5 million salary and $9.5 million cap hit, possibly through an extension.

But that decision won’t be made for a while, and Gase will have input on that and other offensive decisions after he reviews game tape (though Tannenbaum, with Grier's assistance, has final say).
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Receiver: Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills will be back, and free agent Rishard Matthews is expected to look for a prominent role elsewhere instead of settling for a potential No. 4 job here. It would be surprising if he returns.
Though he likes Miami and won't rule out a return, he said there's "a greater than lesser" chance that he will be elsewhere next season.
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Meanwhile, Logan Thomas said Mike Tannenbaum told him he will have a legitimate chance to compete for the No. 2 job next season, which seems to leave free agent Matt Moore in doubt.
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Fix the o line? That would be an amusing novelty :lol:

I would like to keep Miller, but I wouldnt get into a bidding war v the Cowboys
 
Dolphins Planning to Address Offensive Line

Barry Jackson Sunday Buzz Column

What we’ve been told from inside the building:
### Guard: The Dolphins, who have been somewhat reluctant to spend much at guard in the past, now realize they will need to do what it takes to upgrade at one, if not both, guard spots.

They believe they need better guard play to compete with the formidable defensive tackles in the AFC East, and a bunch of other teams.

The Dolphins believe Dallas Thomas played a bit better than Billy Turner but thought both were inconsistent.

Pro Football Focus rated Turner 65th of 79 qualifying guards this season and Thomas 78th.

Thomas allowed 10 sacks, 10 hits and 34 hurries in 16 games; Turner relinquished eight sacks in 12 ½ games.

The Dolphins like Baltimore’s Kelechi Osemele --- the best of the impending free agent guards --- but whether they can land him depends on how high bidding goes. Osemele, one of the league’s better guards when healthy, is positioned to land a big contract after a late-season stint at left tackle.

Five other impending free agents who would be upgrades over Thomas or Turner: Denver’s Evan Mathis (rated fourth among guards by Pro Football Focus; Dolphins made him an offer in August); San Francisco’s Alex Boone (rated 39[SUP]th[/SUP] among guards), Houston’s Brandon Brooks (35[SUP]th[/SUP] among guards) and two veteran guards who played center this season: Houston’s Ben Jones and St. Louis’ Tim Barnes.

Though Mississippi tackle Laremy Tunsil, a projected top 10 draft pick, could play guard, it’s highly unusual to take a guard with a pick as high as Miami’s (eighth).

### Tackle: The team feels good about Branden Albert (rated 32nd among tackles by PFF) and Ja’Wuan James (rated 35th before his toe injury sidelined him nine games) but intends to find a new No. 3 tackle to replace Jason Fox (who was rated 76[SUP]th[/SUP]).
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"Dallas Thomas played better..."

Whose nephew is Dallas Thomas? Whose... okay, that's vulgar, I'm not going to go there.

What kind of incriminating photos does he have?
 
Need to re-sign Miller and OV, but more importantly OV even though I think Miller is a better player. It's easy to find RB's in this passing league, and Wake needs to go so keeping OV is a must.
 
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Everyone who interviewed probably said guys the O line is ......
 
Try to keep Miller if the price is not crazy. Get a couple free agent guards and go from there.
Use the draft on mainly defensive players.(CB , LB , DE if Vernon leaves)

Hopefully our QB whisperer Gase can get more out of the guys we have on offense.
 
The believe they need to upgrade the guard play........absolutely amazing......

I hope Miller is back.
 
J. David Wannyheimer said:
"Dallas Thomas played better..."

Whose nephew is Dallas Thomas? Whose... okay, that's vulgar, I'm not going to go there.

What kind of incriminating photos does he have?
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We can only hope Gase watches tape and laughs in their face and says get me an nfl caliber line.
 
LOVE they are thinking of Osemele. Perhaps my biggest target in FA. Great player.

I still cannot believe the Fins still think that Dallas Thomas can factor in.

I wonder if Turner should be developed as a flip OT.

I LOVE Miller, but the team should totally let him go to market. Looking at all those RB's, not even thinking of those that might get released along with a pretty strong draft, the FA RB's are going to get nothing in FA.

I would release Cameron. Plus, Zach Miller is a FA and went off for Gase this year. Martellus Bennett bitched about his contract. Could Miami get him for a late pick?
 
Upgrading our guard play would suggest we actually had guards playing this season.

Some games it didn't seem that way
 
Seeing the word better and the name Dallas Thomas in the same sentence seems wrong to me....I totally believe he's the worst guard in the NFL and should be cut.....I'm starting to warm up to Gase but if he starts Thomas I'll be pretty upset

Ozzy rules
 
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