DIRTYCASHHOLDIN
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One of the things that go on as training camp rosters go round the league.... many Gm's can assess which teams are deep...in depth....at a position that they may be looking for help.
Even Rick SPIELMAN...probably is pondering all teams....with any offensive line depth....all be it...those teams you proably can count with one hand...
But you would be surprised to know....that there are many teams already calling the Dolphins about 2 of their deepest positions......THE SECONDARY... and the DEFENSIVE LINE.
The only team that I have confirmed that are definately interested in making a deal for one of our safeties...is the HOUSTON TEXANS.
The TEXANS are interested in SHAWN WOODEN....that is all I know at this time...
I don't anticipate anything happening until later this month....when the rosters have to be cut down to 65... that is where the coaches will know plenty more about a veteran players chances....like a Shawn Wooden...of making the final cut of 53.
Right now.....the Dolphins are just listening to see which teams are interested in what positions and possibly...which players...at that position.
Most teams just call to get a feel for the teams direction....on a certain player.... basically they may ask paramaters on what kind of chances will the Dolphins be keeping 9 defensive lineman....or 5 safeites....they kind of want to feel them out...to see if that particular player they covey....will soon be cut.....so they can get that player without giving up any compensation.
So I just wanted to pass along tonight....that with all the real tough cuts that the coaches have to make later in this month....they always can.....before they actually cut a player out-right.....go back to these early phone call notes...from other teams....to see if they can work out some kind of trade....before they cut him.
Again....the overall bottom line is that if you do plan on cutting somebody outright......even getting a 7th round pick....is better than nothing at all.
There is definately going to be some good players cut from this roster.....there is no doubt about that.....ones that surely other teams can use.
Hopefully....the Dolphins will come back to these early inquires from other teams......and see if they can get something in return.
And now....people will say.....DCH... "How come the Dolphins could not land a 7th round pick...at the very least..for DARYL GARDENER"?
Because of that contract...... I have heard that the Dolphins did try and make a trade for DARYL GARDENER.....but nobody was interested in trading for that remaining contract. They tried.....no takers. Wanny then made the decision to release him.
And the bottom line: GARDENER signed for relatively peanuts....compared to what he was going to make with the Dolphins this season. He signed a 1 year...incentive laden contract with the Skins.....only a $250,000 bonus.....the REDSKINS have the same concerns about DG's health...as the Dolphins.
Also.....The one player I hear the most that teams want......is JERMAINE HALEY. I can assure you....that the Dolphins will in no way, shape or form...trade HALEY. But that is the guy.. even as a backup DT......there are many teams around the league....where he would proably be a starter.....and that is why teams gauge the Dolphins interest....he is a top-line backup....and even for a 4th round pick in exchange.....the DOlphins just cant afford to let this type of insurance policy go.
Hopefully....the Dolphins make something out of an outright, good player.....who they have to release....its just that simple...and that is the moral of this post.
DCH
Even Rick SPIELMAN...probably is pondering all teams....with any offensive line depth....all be it...those teams you proably can count with one hand...
But you would be surprised to know....that there are many teams already calling the Dolphins about 2 of their deepest positions......THE SECONDARY... and the DEFENSIVE LINE.
The only team that I have confirmed that are definately interested in making a deal for one of our safeties...is the HOUSTON TEXANS.
The TEXANS are interested in SHAWN WOODEN....that is all I know at this time...
I don't anticipate anything happening until later this month....when the rosters have to be cut down to 65... that is where the coaches will know plenty more about a veteran players chances....like a Shawn Wooden...of making the final cut of 53.
Right now.....the Dolphins are just listening to see which teams are interested in what positions and possibly...which players...at that position.
Most teams just call to get a feel for the teams direction....on a certain player.... basically they may ask paramaters on what kind of chances will the Dolphins be keeping 9 defensive lineman....or 5 safeites....they kind of want to feel them out...to see if that particular player they covey....will soon be cut.....so they can get that player without giving up any compensation.
So I just wanted to pass along tonight....that with all the real tough cuts that the coaches have to make later in this month....they always can.....before they actually cut a player out-right.....go back to these early phone call notes...from other teams....to see if they can work out some kind of trade....before they cut him.
Again....the overall bottom line is that if you do plan on cutting somebody outright......even getting a 7th round pick....is better than nothing at all.
There is definately going to be some good players cut from this roster.....there is no doubt about that.....ones that surely other teams can use.
Hopefully....the Dolphins will come back to these early inquires from other teams......and see if they can get something in return.
And now....people will say.....DCH... "How come the Dolphins could not land a 7th round pick...at the very least..for DARYL GARDENER"?
Because of that contract...... I have heard that the Dolphins did try and make a trade for DARYL GARDENER.....but nobody was interested in trading for that remaining contract. They tried.....no takers. Wanny then made the decision to release him.
And the bottom line: GARDENER signed for relatively peanuts....compared to what he was going to make with the Dolphins this season. He signed a 1 year...incentive laden contract with the Skins.....only a $250,000 bonus.....the REDSKINS have the same concerns about DG's health...as the Dolphins.
Also.....The one player I hear the most that teams want......is JERMAINE HALEY. I can assure you....that the Dolphins will in no way, shape or form...trade HALEY. But that is the guy.. even as a backup DT......there are many teams around the league....where he would proably be a starter.....and that is why teams gauge the Dolphins interest....he is a top-line backup....and even for a 4th round pick in exchange.....the DOlphins just cant afford to let this type of insurance policy go.
Hopefully....the Dolphins make something out of an outright, good player.....who they have to release....its just that simple...and that is the moral of this post.
DCH