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What Is Miami To Do With $13.6 Mil Come June 1?

Atila said:
If the front office and coaching staff are VERY confident in this current OL (for some weird reason), then I don’t see any other real major weaknesses on the team save for adding more OL depth and another RB.

If that’s the case, then you spend that money on Dalvin Cook and/or 1-3 more pieces for a deep playoff push this year.

Otherwise, my first priority is resigning Robert Hunt and Connor Williams - our top 2 OL (when you consider availability) and who are both FA next year.

We have struggled to identify and acquire good OL players for TWO DECADES. We must prioritize keeping the good OL we finally do have. They are my top two priorities more than Wilkins.
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I for ine have always believed that our issues on the oline have more to do with coaching than talent. It explains why some teams ALWAYS have good olines.
 
Trade a 6th to Cleveland for Harrison Bryant who I saw is on the block since they brought in Watson's former TE from the Texans.
 
Tarheelphin said:
I for ine have always believed that our issues on the oline have more to do with coaching than talent. It explains why some teams ALWAYS have good olines.
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Agree. I've watched our OL on tape for over 10 years, No expert but can see who improves, stays the same or gets worse. A great example is Jackson. he looked very promising as a rookie but got worse in year two.

Another is last year. Our top 3 improved as the year went on in adapting to a new scheme. They did not need much in the way of coaching.
The rest did not improve and they needed the coaching. I think McD saw the same and to his credit replaced the OL coach.
 
So Be said:
Agree. I've watched our OL on tape for over 10 years, No expert but can see who improves, stays the same or gets worse. A great example is Jackson. he looked very promising as a rookie but got worse in year two.

Another is last year. Our top 3 improved as the year went on in adapting to a new scheme. They did not need much in the way of coaching.
The rest did not improve and they needed the coaching. I think McD saw the same and to his credit replaced the OL coach.
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Notice what they do. Flo brought in an inexperienced guy as his Oline Coordinator and that same guy has been demoted and is an assistant under McD. McD just got rid of our OL coordinator after one year and didn’t get rid of Eich or Jax. It isn’t talent.
 
Here's what I would do.

Resign Wilkins and lower his cap number for this year.
Sign another FA offensive linemen. I would seriously inquire about Taylor Lewan playing RT.
Resign Williams or Hunt. Either one, doesn't matter to me. This way the tag is available for the other 1 next year if we can't get a deal done with both of them.

2024 offseason.
Resign Tua and Holland/tag
Use the 5th year option if you can't resign Waddle and Phillips to keep them through 2025.

The Fins core is shaping up nicely and they will have the ability to keep all of them on both sides of the ball for at least 3 more seasons.
 
mnphinfan said:
Here's what I would do.

Resign Wilkins and lower his cap number for this year.
Sign another FA offensive linemen. I would seriously inquire about Taylor Lewan playing RT.
Resign Williams or Hunt. Either one, doesn't matter to me. This way the tag is available for the other 1 next year if we can't get a deal done with both of them.

2024 offseason.
Resign Tua and Holland/tag
Use the 5th year option if you can't resign Waddle and Phillips to keep them through 2025.

The Fins core is shaping up nicely and they will have the ability to keep all of them on both sides of the ball for at least 3 more seasons.
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Unless I misunderstand, that would be tough. I'm saying $5mm-7mm for carry over and emergency doesn't leave room for much unless a surprise move is coming
 
AquaHawk said:
A. Sign rookie class ~ $1.2MM*
B. Sign Akiem Hicks (DT) ~ $4.5MM
C. Bank the difference ~ $7.9MM

• Extend Christian Wilkins • 4yrs/$76MM •
• Extend Connor Williams • 3yrs/$32MM •
• Wait on tough decisions to extend Hunt, Sieler •
• Bring in Matt Ioannidis (DT) for work-out •
• Continue to shop Cedric Wilson •
• Promote DB depth with GMs; late summer trade(s) •

Edit: Rookie class signing based on cap, top 51 contracts
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Hicks and Ioannidis are good calls. 4 for 76 is less than I think Wilkins will get, but that's beside the point.
 
keller377 said:
Yeah, I knew Hunt was good. Was more confused how so many people link to stuff they clearly don't understand and then get super pissy about being asked about it. At least this guy was man enough to own up and apologize.
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I know what you are saying.

I used to be one of those guys, but I know enough to accept our coach's determination of his playing capabilities over most fans' opinions.
 
Time to see how your predictions did.
 
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Miami Dolphins moves that could be made in the first week of June not named Cook

June first is quickly approaching and that means we could see a few moves made by the Miami Dolphins before the team disappears into the no-activity off-season
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The first move that makes the most sense for the Dolphins, that could come as early as June 1st, is the release of Cedrick Wilson, Jr.​

The Dolphins currently have just under $3 million in cap space available to them but on June 1st they will get $13 million from the March release of Byron Jones. Jones was designated a June 1st release.
For Wilson, Miami could save another $2 million in cap space maybe more. Miami has said they wanted to "do right" with Wilson and releasing him after June 1st would make sense allowing him to sign with any team he wanted.
Keeping Wilson in 2023 has some value but the Dolphins WR room is pretty decent without him and last year he did little on offense. Perhaps he struggled learning the system or there were other factors that Miami believes will not be a problem this year.

Next, the Dolphins could look to get that extension done with Christian Wilkins.​

Throughout this off-season, Miami fans have waited to see what was going to happen with Christian Wilkins who is playing on the 5th year option. Miami has plenty of time to get a deal done before next year but the longer they wait, the more money it will cost them.
Getting the Byron Jones money would help get a new deal done as it would give Miami more spending power but there is no reason that the Dolphins and Wilkins couldn't have already had a deal worked out. So far there has been no leaks to insinuate that would be true. In fact, it seems as though the team and the player are not all that close.
Wilkins should get paid somewhere in the $65-70 million range with around $55 million guaranteed. With June 1st coming up, maybe a deal will get done before the team returns for training camp.

More offensive line help could be on the way for the Miami Dolphins after June 1st.​

There has been a lot of speculation that the Dolphins are not done yet with adding pieces and competition for the offensive line. With June 1st almost here, they could add another player.
The question is who. There isn't much available right now on the market. One name has been mentioned before is Taylor Lewan. Lewan is an interesting option but his injury history is a huge concern for any team and at this point, he is a backup given those concerns. When healthy, he can still play but health is a big issue and Miami has plenty of injured lineman.
From there, it becomes more of the same. Miami could look at some of the younger veterans who have not played well in other locations and give them a shot to make the roster but reality says anyone Miami brings in now is going to simply be camp bodies and backups.
The Miami Dolphins could find a partner to make a trade.
Trades are not necessarily uncommon at this time of year but after June 1st the Dolphins could make a deal and that could save both them and the other team money given the timing of the trade. Will it happen? That's hard to say. Money on Dalvin Cook would be at best 50/50 right now but there are other options around the league.
The Dolphins could make a move for an offensive lineman, a running back, tight end, or just about anywhere they want if they find a willing trade partner or offer.
Personally, I think the days following June 1st will not be all that exciting outside of speculation and rumor but one thing is certain, we are only a few days away from finding out.

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So...we get Byron Jones money. What happens now? We sign anyone? Any surprise cuts around the league?
 
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