I am trying to be optimistic about our offense, but with the musical chairs that we seem to be playing with Offensive Coordinators, Ricky's dubious state, and questions at O-line and QB, we must lean heavily on our defense. It is still the anchor of this team and must continue to play at a high level if we are going to be successful.
That said, it is time to give O-Gun a new contract. Enough talk already. Rick has done an excellent job of avoiding the temptation of overpaying free agents and has us well under the cap limit. He has done his job admirably. It is time now to finish this year's overhaul and sign O-Gun.
I hope we add some talent that drops after the June 1 cut, but I'm not that optimistic. June 1st is no longer the free-for-all it used to be. Too many teams now manage their salary cap very well and very few free agents (that can make an impact) will be available to us. I'm not counting the QB's that might be released, such as Warner, because I don't believe we'll be adding any QB's this year. Maybe a veteran receiver or lineman may be available, but it's quite possible we'll stick with the young guys we have now and not pick up anybody after June 1st. O-Gun is the key now. He is the only guy, I believe, who will make a significant impact, that is left to sign.
I hope this young offense will be as good as we all hope, but in the meantime let's be practical and strengthen the side that helps us the most right now - our defense. I think we're in good shape, except at DE. Yes, David Bowens, Otis Griggs, and Jay Williams are good depth and could fill in for O-Gun, but let's not forget that O-Gun was a Pro Bowler last year and led the AFC in sacks. Most of us are so focused on JT (rightfully so), we minimize the impact O-Gun made for us. The Dolphins were the best run defense in the league last year, with everybody returning to play this year. Our secondary has greatly improved and, with O-Gun playing, we can be absolutely dominating. Make him a priority and give us some good news to talk about. I'm tired of the bad news.
That said, it is time to give O-Gun a new contract. Enough talk already. Rick has done an excellent job of avoiding the temptation of overpaying free agents and has us well under the cap limit. He has done his job admirably. It is time now to finish this year's overhaul and sign O-Gun.
I hope we add some talent that drops after the June 1 cut, but I'm not that optimistic. June 1st is no longer the free-for-all it used to be. Too many teams now manage their salary cap very well and very few free agents (that can make an impact) will be available to us. I'm not counting the QB's that might be released, such as Warner, because I don't believe we'll be adding any QB's this year. Maybe a veteran receiver or lineman may be available, but it's quite possible we'll stick with the young guys we have now and not pick up anybody after June 1st. O-Gun is the key now. He is the only guy, I believe, who will make a significant impact, that is left to sign.
I hope this young offense will be as good as we all hope, but in the meantime let's be practical and strengthen the side that helps us the most right now - our defense. I think we're in good shape, except at DE. Yes, David Bowens, Otis Griggs, and Jay Williams are good depth and could fill in for O-Gun, but let's not forget that O-Gun was a Pro Bowler last year and led the AFC in sacks. Most of us are so focused on JT (rightfully so), we minimize the impact O-Gun made for us. The Dolphins were the best run defense in the league last year, with everybody returning to play this year. Our secondary has greatly improved and, with O-Gun playing, we can be absolutely dominating. Make him a priority and give us some good news to talk about. I'm tired of the bad news.