Here's a look at a couple more players that might be on the Dolphins chopping block because of bloated salaries that don't match their production.
OLB Joey Porter – The Dolphins owe Porter $1.2 million on bonuses by March. If they believe the aging pass rusher is worth the bonuses, plus his $3.6 million salary in 2010 he’ll stay for at least one more season. If they decide they don't want him around he'll be cut loose, becoming an unrestricted free agent.
ILB Akin Ayodele– He’ll be 31 next season, and while he’s still productive (finishing third on the team with 71 tackles) he’s due $3.25 million in the final year of his existing deal. Ayodele is great in the community, and in the locker room, but he struggled with a couple of injuries last season.
ILB Reggie Torbor – The team’s backup inside linebacker had an average season (37 tackles, one sack, one interception), but is due above average money ([FONT='Arial','sans-serif']$3.05 million) in 2010. While it's ideal for the linebacker unit to get younger, it's hard to justify letting both Ayodele and Torbor go in one offseason. Torbor also serves as one of the top special teams contributors.[/FONT]
CB Jason Allen– The team’s 2006 first-round pick hasn’t established himself as a reliable cornerback in two seasons at the position. He's due $1.27 million in 2010, which is a lot for a backup cornerback who primarily served as a special teams ace. But cutting Allen means they create another void on the roster. It's more realistic that he'll be brought to training camp and asked to compete for playing time.
Note: I could see Porter, Wilson, Ayodele, and Torbor all gone, Jason Allen staying at that salary. Draft Sean Lee and either another ILB and maybe give Walden or Folsom a shot. It sounds a bit extreme, but I don't think that Ayodele or Torbor are long term answers, definitely not at over $3 miilion each next year. Dump Wilson, put in Clemons and draft a FS or pick one up in FA. I wasn't thrilled with Clemons either, but he's young, big and fast. Time to dump the overpriced, less than productive players.
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OLB Joey Porter – The Dolphins owe Porter $1.2 million on bonuses by March. If they believe the aging pass rusher is worth the bonuses, plus his $3.6 million salary in 2010 he’ll stay for at least one more season. If they decide they don't want him around he'll be cut loose, becoming an unrestricted free agent.
ILB Akin Ayodele– He’ll be 31 next season, and while he’s still productive (finishing third on the team with 71 tackles) he’s due $3.25 million in the final year of his existing deal. Ayodele is great in the community, and in the locker room, but he struggled with a couple of injuries last season.
ILB Reggie Torbor – The team’s backup inside linebacker had an average season (37 tackles, one sack, one interception), but is due above average money ([FONT='Arial','sans-serif']$3.05 million) in 2010. While it's ideal for the linebacker unit to get younger, it's hard to justify letting both Ayodele and Torbor go in one offseason. Torbor also serves as one of the top special teams contributors.[/FONT]
CB Jason Allen– The team’s 2006 first-round pick hasn’t established himself as a reliable cornerback in two seasons at the position. He's due $1.27 million in 2010, which is a lot for a backup cornerback who primarily served as a special teams ace. But cutting Allen means they create another void on the roster. It's more realistic that he'll be brought to training camp and asked to compete for playing time.
Note: I could see Porter, Wilson, Ayodele, and Torbor all gone, Jason Allen staying at that salary. Draft Sean Lee and either another ILB and maybe give Walden or Folsom a shot. It sounds a bit extreme, but I don't think that Ayodele or Torbor are long term answers, definitely not at over $3 miilion each next year. Dump Wilson, put in Clemons and draft a FS or pick one up in FA. I wasn't thrilled with Clemons either, but he's young, big and fast. Time to dump the overpriced, less than productive players.
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