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I've seen many DOLFANS posting a desire to sign Center Tretter. Here are some reasons that he hasn't ben signed yet.

- He's 31 years old
- He's an extremely active union member, and not real popular with owners and management in some circles
- He hasn't practiced in 3 seasons, which to me is one of the most significant issues with why I'd rather not sign him. Playing Center, there can be issues with our snaps not having him practice much, which can lead to turnovers AND mistakes in timing in our motion based offense. We really need to get away from non practice players and go with people we can count on to be on the field all the time. That's also an important part of leadership.
- The Draft is packed with a solid group of Centers and a few of them might be a real deal where they can be selected. Tretter may be a better "fallback" type of option if you miss all the center's in the draft.
- Cost could also be a factor, but I have no idea what he is asking. This is likely his last contract either way.
 
DOLFANMIKE said:
I've seen many DOLFANS posting a desire to sign Center Tretter. Here are some reasons that he hasn't ben signed yet.

- He's 31 years old
- He's an extremely active union member, and not real popular with owners and management in some circles
- He hasn't practiced in 3 seasons, which to me is one of the most significant issues with why I'd rather not sign him. Playing Center, there can be issues with our snaps not having him practice much, which can lead to turnovers AND mistakes in timing in our motion based offense. We really need to get away from non practice players and go with people we can count on to be on the field all the time. That's also an important part of leadership.
- The Draft is packed with a solid group of Centers and a few of them might be a real deal where they can be selected. Tretter may be a better "fallback" type of option if you miss all the center's in the draft.
- Cost could also be a factor, but I have no idea what he is asking. This is likely his last contract either way.
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Could be useful with this Flores lawsuit over Miami’s head.
 
DOLFANMIKE said:
I've seen many DOLFANS posting a desire to sign Center Tretter. Here are some reasons that he hasn't ben signed yet.

- He's 31 years old
- He's an extremely active union member, and not real popular with owners and management in some circles
- He hasn't practiced in 3 seasons, which to me is one of the most significant issues with why I'd rather not sign him. Playing Center, there can be issues with our snaps not having him practice much, which can lead to turnovers AND mistakes in timing in our motion based offense. We really need to get away from non practice players and go with people we can count on to be on the field all the time. That's also an important part of leadership.
- The Draft is packed with a solid group of Centers and a few of them might be a real deal where they can be selected. Tretter may be a better "fallback" type of option if you miss all the center's in the draft.
- Cost could also be a factor, but I have no idea what he is asking. This is likely his last contract either way.
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I like these break downs and the non- practice thing makes me hesitate more if the Dolphins should pursue him. Seems like Centre needy teams will all wait until after the draft.
 
Trotter probably just wants too much to be on the wrong side of 30 and teams exhausting most of their cap space with the draft nearing.
 
I've read in some places that Dieter is expected to continue to get better. Coming out of school in Wisconsin some thought he had a very high ceiling. He's been the C on a bad line and he's looked mostly average. On a good line with an intelligent scheme designed to maximize each line mans skills, every player will look better. As the starting 5 start getting snaps together they will improve and finally gel into a unit that can take it to the defense. What this produces is time for Tua to throw the ball and holes for our running backs to go blasting through. This offense will require some patience before it's clicking on all cylinders but when it does it's going to be a thing of beauty. We'll see if Dieter can take that next step. I'm sure rooting for the kid.
 
BSQ said:
I've read in some places that Dieter is expected to continue to get better. Coming out of school in Wisconsin some thought he had a very high ceiling. He's been the C on a bad line and he's looked mostly average. On a good line with an intelligent scheme designed to maximize each line mans skills, every player will look better. As the starting 5 start getting snaps together they will improve and finally gel into a unit that can take it to the defense. What this produces is time for Tua to throw the ball and holes for our running backs to go blasting through. This offense will require some patience before it's clicking on all cylinders but when it does it's going to be a thing of beauty. We'll see if Dieter can take that next step. I'm sure rooting for the kid.
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I like Deiter, and I think he's going to be a solid starter, but if we have a chance to draft a Center I'd do that to ensure we have what we need.
If Linderbaum slides into late round 1 or early round 2 I would be thrilled to trade up and get him. Maybe our 3rd this draft and our #1 next year. I think he's going to be really special and could solidify our OL.
 
Schleprock said:
Did you not read the whole part about not practicing? Did you think it was because he just didn't want to?
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DOLFANMIKE said:
I've seen many DOLFANS posting a desire to sign Center Tretter. Here are some reasons that he hasn't ben signed yet.

- He's 31 years old
- He's an extremely active union member, and not real popular with owners and management in some circles
- He hasn't practiced in 3 seasons, which to me is one of the most significant issues with why I'd rather not sign him. Playing Center, there can be issues with our snaps not having him practice much, which can lead to turnovers AND mistakes in timing in our motion based offense. We really need to get away from non practice players and go with people we can count on to be on the field all the time. That's also an important part of leadership.
- The Draft is packed with a solid group of Centers and a few of them might be a real deal where they can be selected. Tretter may be a better "fallback" type of option if you miss all the center's in the draft.
- Cost could also be a factor, but I have no idea what he is asking. This is likely his last contract either way.
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Awesome breakdown Coach :UP:
 
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