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The Dolphins should sign offensive guard Matt Slauson

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The organization might publicly state the belief that the talent is already present on the roster and that competition alone will improve the play of the offensive line. The statistics over the past few seasons and the performance of the line at the end of games and during the last half of last season alone demonstrate otherwise. That is why the Dolphins should seriously consider trying out Matt Slauson.
Slauson was generally considered by his teammates to be the toughest player in the locker room. Slauson was arguably the Bears’ most consistent and most or second-most reliable lineman.
In other words, Slauson is just the type of player the Dolphins need to add to their offensive line group. No one in the Dolphins’ organization should know Matt Slauson better than new Head Coach Adam Gase, who was the Bears’ offensive coordinator last season. Adam Caplan of ESPN is currently reporting that Slauson is scheduled to visit with the Chargers and Bills. The Dolphins should act quickly to make certain this player does not sign with another division rival but instead signs with his old offensive coordinator.
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http://phinphanatic.com/2016/05/04/dolphins-should-sign-offensive-guard-matt-slauson/
 
Keep in mind, this is a two way street and there is already a ton of competition at guard on this roster already.
 
Just what I was looking for when I came to Finheaven this morning, another thread on Matt Slauson.
 
greasyObnoxious said:
none of those muppets competing for RG would keep me from signing Matt Slauson :idk:
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I get it, but if there is a better opportunity elsewhere that could allow him to meet incentives . . . he may choose that route instead.

What I am saying is, we have the 2nd richest owner in the league, sometimes a player goes after a better situation.

Truth be told, Miami is trying to roll over more cap from the Suh restructure, need to pick up some defensive veterans, potentially a veteran RB . . . and have the most invested in their offensive line than any team in the league. Gase is coach and worked directly with Slauson last year . . . if he wants him, they will get him, but honestly, this offensive line is fine.
 
Agree to an extent. I'd like to get Slausen, but needs must be prioritized. Still need a big RB, still need CB. Those, IMO, trump OG, and I'd LOVE to get a good OG.

BUT, I have to think, of all the OGs on the roster, at least one of them, with real coaching, can get to 'average.'
 
I am still confused how Billy Turner and Dallas Thomas are considered competition...Slauson would come in and make our Oline Dallas Cowboys good. Albert, Tunsil, Pouncey, Slauson and James is up there for top 3 in the NFL. Forget rolling over money. You dont win if your QB is constantly being pressured. Cut Thomsa and make Turner the back up, alllow him to learn behind this monster line so he can be our replacement for one of the older guys. Slauson should only be here 2-3 years max. This needs to get done if the FO beleives it is a good fit. I would hate to have a great line, and a struggling guard messing it all up for the rest.
 
gdiaz0358 said:
I am still confused how Billy Turner and Dallas Thomas are considered competition...Slauson would come in and make our Oline Dallas Cowboys good. Albert, Tunsil, Pouncey, Slauson and James is up there for top 3 in the NFL. Forget rolling over money. You dont win if your QB is constantly being pressured. Cut Thomsa and make Turner the back up, alllow him to learn behind this monster line so he can be our replacement for one of the older guys. Slauson should only be here 2-3 years max. This needs to get done if the FO beleives it is a good fit. I would hate to have a great line, and a struggling guard messing it all up for the rest.
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A few have already mentioned Gase knows Slausen well. Maybe he's not impressed.
And, again, as others have said, it's competition. Maybe Miami knows what the 'starting number' is for Slausen and thinks it's too steep.
I'm all in for Slausen, - cutting Thomas would help in covering his salary - but there are factors that complicate "sign him."
 
Kdawg954 said:
Keep in mind, this is a two way street and there is already a ton of competition at guard on this roster already.
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Just no proven players in the competition. Signing Slausen (especially if he is cheap) gives the team options and depth in case of injury. It bumps Dallas Thomas off of the roster (and that is reason enough).

It moves Bushrod to backup tackle (where he belongs). Right now our tackle depth is:

Vinston Painter - 0 career starts
John Ulrick - 0 career starts
Sam Young - 13 career starts (in 6 seasons)

If that group doesn't scream John Fox, Tyson Clabo, Jonathan Martin, and Marc Colombo, then the team just hasn't been paying attention.
 
FinfanInBuffalo said:
Just no proven players in the competition. Signing Slausen (especially if he is cheap) gives the team options and depth in case of injury. It bumps Dallas Thomas off of the roster (and that is reason enough).

It moves Bushrod to backup tackle (where he belongs). Right now our tackle depth is:

Vinston Painter - 0 career starts
John Ulrick - 0 career starts
Sam Young - 13 career starts (in 6 seasons)

If that group doesn't scream John Fox, Tyson Clabo, Jonathan Martin, and Marc Colombo, then the team just hasn't been paying attention.
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Actually your Tackle depth is Still Bushrod and Tunsil...but it creates a hole at guard...

In the end...the signing would be beneficial...the depth is still poor overall.
 
Slauson would be one less hole to fill for the next three years, keep a consistency in the OL and be a insurance policy to play center if needed.
To me its a no brainer cause he's diffinitely good enough.....

The only consideration has to be what someone just brought up and that is if the needs are more critical in other areas such as CB,DL,RB...adding on a possible Jones acquisition. That would make some sense but Slauson would be a great benefit to us if signed.
 
FSU Truth said:
Actually your Tackle depth is Still Bushrod and Tunsil...but it creates a hole at guard...

In the end...the signing would be beneficial...the depth is still poor overall.
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Multiple reports had Bushrod playing LG. Now the reports have Tunsil at LG. Does that move Bushrod to backup LT or backup LG? If he is the backup LT, then, you are correct, the hole is at G. If he is the backup LG, then God help us at backup LT. Either way, Slausen solves the problem. It fixes both positions.
 
cuzinvinny said:
Slauson would be one less hole to fill for the next three years, keep a consistency in the OL and be a insurance policy to play center if needed.
To me its a no brainer cause he's diffinitely good enough.....

The only consideration has to be what someone just brought up and that is if the needs are more critical in other areas such as CB,DL,RB...adding on a possible Jones acquisition. That would make some sense but Slauson would be a great benefit to us if signed.
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Examples only; which player would help more . . .
Slausen helping the O, Jones the front 7, Foster the RBs, or Hall the CBs? I realize there's no 'right' answer, but, IMO, that's where the coaches are. Limited cap left and a number of areas needing upgrades. What fuzes this up is no one knows the staff's evaluation of the OL, CB, DE personnel.
 
fansinceGWilson said:
Examples only; which player would help more . . .
Slausen helping the O, Jones the front 7, Foster the RBs, or Hall the CBs? I realize there's no 'right' answer, but, IMO, that's where the coaches are. Limited cap left and a number of areas needing upgrades. What fuzes this up is no one knows the staff's evaluation of the OL, CB, DE personnel.
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If they are really passing up Slaus, as it seems they are doing, it's a good sign that tells us their evaluation of the OL.
 
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