Not so fastWell just when it looked like they were having a nice bounce back game after the Raven fiasco Tannehill gets taken out and the momentum of this year comes to a grinding halt.
Not so fastWell just when it looked like they were having a nice bounce back game after the Raven fiasco Tannehill gets taken out and the momentum of this year comes to a grinding halt.
Moore throws flutterballs. THill has the better arm, it's not a question or even a comparison.Turns out Tannehill is basically a replacement level qb. This is not horrible news if the team uses that info.
Congrats MoP and Phins fans. I'm here from Steeler-land just passing through, trying to get some insight in our likely 1st round opponent. Looks like the 5 seed is still a possibility but an unlikely one. Steelers are locked into a 3 seed.I'm still a little numb we are going to the playoffs
If San Diego beats the Chiefs in SD and Miami beats NE in Miami, then the Dolphins are the 5th seed. RIvers is capable of a big game.Doesn't the Broncos loss guarantee Miami the 6 seed?
Moore got the job done. He'll obviously be back in against NE. I hope he stays healthy through that game so they won't feel the need to rush Tannehill back before he's ready.Tannehill might be back if they make the playoffs. I have faith in Moore to win the next 2. We'll see what happens in week 17 vs. NE.
Excellent points Slap. Miami has money and can create a lot more depending on how much culture change Gase determines they need. I see him making a big move either trading guys knowing that Miami doesn't always resign their best ala Lamar Miller and the DE playing in New York. Miami should trade Parker now before they are forced to pay him a lot of money.What a season. Never expected this team to make the playoffs and when they started 1-4 barely beating Cleveland season seemed doomed. Doing it down the stretch without guys like Tannehill, Pouncey, and Jones even more insane.
The team finally has a leader and his name is Adam Gase. He has worked wonders with the offense/Tannehill. He has called players out in the media and benched them (Ajayi, Parker, and Maxwell for example)...all who played better and came up big.
Offense overall has made big strides. When the OL is healthy it has looked dominant AT TIMES there is work to do there. Tunsil is a stud in the making. RB/WR both positions with a lot of positives (expect Stills to be too expensive to return, but efforts should be made).
Defense needs a lot of work. Cannot stop the run. Scheme is odd at times, hopefully Vance Jones gets a job opportunity or learns to change things up. There is talent on the defense in some spaces, but not enough that upgrades should not be sought all over the place.
GM Slapdash sees $55mm in cap space after getting rid of Mario Williams and Brendan Albert. Plenty of loot. Investing in G, DE, LB, S, and TE in that order. Between draft and FA probably add two of some of these
I disagree Slap. We have tried the previous plan many times. I would like to see them go into the draft and find Julio Jones 2.0 wherever they need to move to get him. Cook same way.Slapdash said:Yeah, I would avoid investing much at all this offseason in WR/RB. Parker, Carroo, and Drake cost high picks and need room to go. Particularly in draft given dearth on young talent in several core groups.
It all starts on the OL MOP. We have to be able to move people, open holes and pass protect for any of this to work. We need excellent tackles and earth moving guards and IMO finding a new starting center as Pouncey can't stay on the field anymore and IMO ha a chronic hip issue that has red flags all over it now.Remember when Atlanta was coming off I believe a playoff appearance and they were going to be picking in the 20s and they moved up in the draft to take Julio Jones. I would like to see Miami be a player in the draft and bring a game changer in here. Cook and Ajayi would make a great tandem or a dynamic WR. Tight Ends take time to develop. Stop wasting picks on OL, start bringing in big time talent at the skill positions, elite talent is what THill is going to need to succeed. Not just good but great.
Nice post.It all starts on the OL MOP. We have to be able to move people, open holes and pass protect for any of this to work. We need excellent tackles and earth moving guards and IMO finding a new starting center as Pouncey can't stay on the field anymore and IMO ha a chronic hip issue that has red flags all over it now.
I was very pleased with how the team overachieved. Because let's face it.....they did. I think Drake can be the lighting and Ajayi has shown he can be the thunder. Williams is a nice 3rd down back....but I see Drake overtaking him in that role if he can get good in pass protection. WR's we look strong and resigning Stills needs to happen.
TE is a huge area of need....finding a "Move" TE is tough but we need one. Tannehill needs a big vertical threat down the middle.
But that OL must be tended too for all of this to work.
We are aging on the DL with Wake on his last stand and Mario Williams done. So if an elite like DE is there in the 1st round.....pounce on him.
I think in the draft you always take your highest graded player regardless of position (except K,P of course). Take the best talent always. I hope Gase can have another productive draft and free agency will be crucial this year to get some veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball. We have a lot of holes to fill at LB and DB IMO. Getting Jones back will be great. He is the cog in that secondary and his run support is second to none.
Good things in the teams future. Let's see if Tannehill can truly take the next step into the tier right below 4-5 elite QB's in this league (I don't think he will ever be elite, but surround him with enough talent he can be good enough). Again though....the only way that happens is a very strong OL. The hits finally caught up to him as he was taken out at the knees. He is one of the most beat up QB's in the league every year. That kid has taken a beating. He can't last if this continues.
OL is my #1 priority followed by LB, DE, CB, FS, TE
We have to give Parker this next season to turn the corner, his physical gifts are undeniable. Will he become a true pro? If he does we have a potential elite WR to pair with one of the best possesion recivers in the league in Landry. Then we have Stills and Caroo who can also develop into a red zone monster and we are looking strong.Nice post.
I feel like Albert and Pouncey will be here next year like it or not, that is what the gut says. How about flipping Tunsil to LT, Albert to RT and James walks? I know they drafted James in the 1st but he was a 2nd round grade, they drafted on need, hasn't worked out great. Bushrod is done. They need interior line help. That can be found in the middle rounds or Freee Agency if they are sharp. I still am not burning 1st round picks on OL.
I use Parker as trade bait, I'm ready for Caroo to get his shot, bring back Stills. Extend Parker but understand he cannot be you best weapon on offense.
LB big priority, agree but Miam is notoriously horrible in drafting them. Get lucky once in a while. Miami could use an impact playmaker at Corner and Safety.
My thoughts exactly. Encouraged by Parker's progress this year, but he has too many close misses in the corner of the end zone. I'm confident that will improve with more offseason time with Tannehill.Also an interesting idea about trading Parker before he will require a new contract. I think Parker has the upside to become the featured offensive weapon in this offense, which is what MOP is saying he would like to see. Obviously that hasn't happened yet. Parker needs to take better care of himself and stay healthy, but I do think Parker has the upside to become a player similar to AJ Green.
There are no WR in the 2017 draft that I value more than Parker. So I think it makes more sense to see if Parker can develop to his potential or not. as I don't see any better alternatives. Teams tend to keep their star players, so the only way to get players like this is through the draft.
I agree with taking the player with the highest grade for the most part. This draft has multiple defensive ends, better than last year, so maybe that ends up being the best option.We are aging on the DL with Wake on his last stand and Mario Williams done. So if an elite like DE is there in the 1st round.....pounce on him.
I think in the draft you always take your highest graded player regardless of position (except K,P of course). Take the best talent always. I hope Gase can have another productive draft and free agency will be crucial this year to get some veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball. We have a lot of holes to fill at LB and DB IMO. Getting Jones back will be great. He is the cog in that secondary and his run support is second to none.
Good things in the teams future. Let's see if Tannehill can truly take the next step into the tier right below 4-5 elite QB's in this league (I don't think he will ever be elite, but surround him with enough talent he can be good enough). Again though....the only way that happens is a very strong OL. The hits finally caught up to him as he was taken out at the knees. He is one of the most beat up QB's in the league every year. That kid has taken a beating. He can't last if this continues.
OL is my #1 priority followed by LB, DE, CB, FS, TE
I agree. Need multiple inputs at some of these positions. Sign one and then draft BPA at a key positionI agree with taking the player with the highest grade for the most part. This draft has multiple defensive ends, better than last year, so maybe that ends up being the best option.
I mentioned the safeties because it is rare to have so many good ones as there are this year. So maybe a really good one falls to where Miami is picking.
This doesn't look like a very good draft for offensive tackles. Maybe better options at guard.