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With the recent FA signings, what kind of team are the Dolphins looking like?

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As the title says. Discipline, good leadership with the Special Teams Captains, limiting or outright shutting down the passing game with a new corner described as "shutdown" paired with Howard. These stand out to me, based on what I've read.

I have faith in the coach, and he's bringing in solid veterans for a team that last year went through the grinder and yet managed to still get wins in the latter part of the season. Its exciting, and who knows how they will look after the Draft.
 
Looks like we are going to put the clamps on the run. If we copy the Patriots model, as it seems we're doing, Howard may be out the door.

I'm all for it, just make sure it' to the Lions with another pick or two in exchange for the 3rd pick.
 
We played respectfully without X last season (for the most part) ... so REPLACING X with Jones and trading X (hopefully in a package to minimize loss of picks) to Washington or Detroit (if we are moving up for a QB) ... or get what you can for him (not sure his value) maybe a pick this year and next???? ....

I just feel like Flores wants HIS team and ANY disturbance in attaining that will result in see you later ... X has been missing the key ability (availability) having said that I would LOVE to see a tandem of DB's in our secondary who can take charge and give opposing D's nightmares ... I'm good keeping X but think Flores may move on ...

The pieces we added yesterday are key to our draft strategy IMO ... I like what I see so far
 
Although it would be fantastic to have two shut down corners, it is a lot of money to spend on both. That's not saying that they can't do it, won't do it, or shouldn't do it.

My preference is to keep X. I think it's really tough to find one solid corner, forget about 2! We've got two, so let's keep them. Plus, I think everyone has an inflated sense of what his trade value would be with either Detroit or Washington. He has a very expensive contract, and domestic issue that may be subject to discipline by League office. Why wouldn't Detroit just stay where they are, draft Okudah on the cheap for 5 years, and not give up any picks to get at?
 
mwestberry said:
Please explain how adding better talent at RB,CB,DL and LB to a team dubbed "a team with no talent" is a downgrade... I don't see it
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I could be wrong but I think the poster was referring to Jones over X as the downgrade. I disagree though I like the quote "The best ability is avalibility"
 
NBP81 said:
A team still looking to fix its forever crappy OL it seems...
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I’m with you there. I understand Thuney, and Scherf got the tag, but there were a few options available. For all I know they could of reached out to those guys. But it appears they didn’t. Wondering if they’re going to take two Tackles early in the draft, or a T and Center.
 
It looks like Flores wants to use pass rushers in rotation to keep them fresh. Combine that with two shut down corners and this defense should look much different. I think they got a great deal on Ogbah, who is still an ascending player. Only 5.5 sacks but that was in 10 games so he was on pace for around 9.

Ogbah, Lawson and Van Noy are all good edge setters in the run game. Ogbah has also kicked inside in passing situations. Of course, Van Ginkel will be in the mix as well. I guess they didn't like the edge options in the draft all that much.

A true roaming FS should be high on the list in the draft. That would be my preferred option with McCain going back to the slot for the majority of the snaps. Players like McKinney & Winfield Jr. are probably high on their board as well as a 3-4 DE type who can offer some pass rush ability.

Add those two positions and we make a huge leap in defensive rankings.

We still need a center and Connor McGovern is still available. It looks like they will address OT in the draft. I know they are looking at FA options but I am not big on the rumored players they are looking at.
 
Eesti said:
It looks like Flores wants to use pass rushers in rotation to keep them fresh. Combine that with two shut down corners and this defense should look much different. I think they got a great deal on Ogbah, who is still an ascending player. Only 5.5 sacks but that was in 10 games so he was on pace for around 9.

Ogbah, Lawson and Van Noy are all good edge setters in the run game. Ogbah has also kicked inside in passing situations. Of course, Van Ginkel will be in the mix as well. I guess they didn't like the edge options in the draft all that much.

A true roaming FS should be high on the list in the draft. That would be my preferred option with McCain going back to the slot for the majority of the snaps. Players like McKinney & Winfield Jr. are probably high on their board as well as a 3-4 DE type who can offer some pass rush ability.

Add those two positions and we make a huge leap in defensive rankings.

We still need a center and Connor McGovern is still available. It looks like they will address OT in the draft. I know they are looking at FA options but I am not big on the rumored players they are looking at.
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Wasn’t Connor McGovern signed by the jets yesterday? I don’t think he’s available anymore.

nypost.com

Jets add center Connor McGovern to offensive line retooling

Joe Douglas did not hide what his top priority will be this offseason, and he has kept to his word early in free agency. The Jets general manager has agreed to deals with three offensive linemen in…
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He was.
 
Finfan83nj said:
Wasn’t Connor McGovern signed by the jets yesterday? I don’t think he’s available anymore.

nypost.com

Jets add center Connor McGovern to offensive line retooling

Joe Douglas did not hide what his top priority will be this offseason, and he has kept to his word early in free agency. The Jets general manager has agreed to deals with three offensive linemen in…
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He was.
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Damn. and the Jets of all teams. For 9M we should have signed him.
 
sfloridafan said:
As the title says. Discipline, good leadership with the Special Teams Captains, limiting or outright shutting down the passing game with a new corner described as "shutdown" paired with Howard. These stand out to me, based on what I've read.

I have faith in the coach, and he's bringing in solid veterans for a team that last year went through the grinder and yet managed to still get wins in the latter part of the season. Its exciting, and who knows how they will look after the Draft.
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so far we look as a team that still don't care about having a good OL
 
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