Dolphins reward Camarillo with contract extension

by Matty I on Nov 19, 2008 9:50 PM EST Comment 42 comments

We heard last week that the Dolphins were in talks with one of their many impending free agents - Greg Camarillo.

Tonight we know for sure that Camarillo will be in Miami through 2011. The Dolphins signed Camarillo to a 3 year, $6 million contract extension today.

Camarillo was last year's hero, catching a pass and taking it the distance for the game-winning touchdown in overtime against Baltimore - Miami's only win of 2007. This season, Camarillo has taken his game to the next level and leads the team in receptions (49) and receiving yards (538).

Earlier this season, the Dolphins locked up Patrick Cobbs wit ha 2 year extension. So why have these two gotten their deals done while other big potential free agents - such as Vernon Carey, Yeremiah Bell, Channing Crowder, and Andre Goodman - still have no new deals? Here's what Tony Sparano says about Camarillo and Cobbs:

"The two most consistent players since the day I walked through the door have been Greg Camarillo and Patrick Cobbs."

Congrats, Greg. It's a contract that has been well deserved.

Hat tip to jwillis9 for his FanPost.

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That's a strong sentiment

from Sparano.. to say that Cobbs and Camarillo are the two most important upcoming FA’s. I think that’s a message to the other FA’s (Crowder, Carey, etc) that the names and the stats are not what matters, but rather quiet execution of everything asked of you. The motivational ploys from Sparano could be part of the reason Crowder is having a great season..

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

you know, i said this before about Welker

when we were in the depth of our team doldrums, the one thing that I wanted from the players was consistency, and Welker was the most consistent player at the time. Chambers, on the other hand, was Mr. Inconsistent and you can’t build your team around that.
Kudos to Sparano for placing value on these kinds of guys.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 19, 2008 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations man, you are the kind of guy that keeps guys like me going on.

by MauMontaV5 on Nov 19, 2008 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Glad too see this

Shows the rest of the team, that through hard work comes great rewards. These guys will be fun to watch the next few years. Plus, it builds value, these guys aren’t going to stay where they are at……..they’re going to get even better

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Nov 19, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

the "savior"

deserves this. congrats to camarillo

by badjah on Nov 19, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

MESSAGE TO CAMARILLO:

JUST BECAUSE YOU GOT PAID….YOU ARE STILL A NOBODY INTILL THE DOLPHINS WIN A SUPER BOWL

Blogs Banned From – 14
Warnings – 15
Comments – 144243522366876
Relevant Comments – 8
Frontpaged Fanposts – 1 (Yes...I got it)
Temper Tantrums – 8
Stalker Charges – 120
woohoo's – 87
lol's – 173
SLAP’s – 54
Well Said's– 1

"Everytime i walk by someone @ work and have to juke out of the way
i give a "wooop" and run where ever i’m heading and spike whatever i’m holding"
-C.L

by finsxfactor on Nov 19, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ANYONE ELSE HEAR WE SIGNED DL JOE COHEN (49ers) to our practice squad?

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 19, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yup

because Ninkovich got promoted to the active roster, presumably to audition for the coverage teams..

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats to Camarillo

Well deserved. He really is what Welker would have been for us. It’s great to have him locked up now, and not have to face the RFA situation again.

Now, let’s hope they start working on some more guys’ extensions.

by Mosul_DolFan on Nov 19, 2008 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

congrats Greg

That just goes to show you that hard work pays off.

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Nov 19, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

2 MILL A YEAR

peanuts for a reliable player

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 19, 2008 11:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

really hard question

would you trade Wilford for 3 more Camarillos?

imagine if we had 4 Camarillos….just criss crossing the field. lol

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 19, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'ld trade him for.......

2 good special teamers, hell I’ld trade him steve tasker right now…..

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 19, 2008 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll trade him

for another blocking sled… Or a really fast waterboy..

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 19, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

"Everytime i walk by someone @ work and have to juke out of the way
i give a "wooop" and run where ever i’m heading and spike whatever i’m holding"
-C.L

by finsxfactor on Nov 19, 2008 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ur lol takes up half a page! lol

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Blogs Banned From – 14; Warnings – 15; Comments – 144243522366876
Relevant Comments – 8; Frontpaged Fanposts – 1 (Yes...I got it)
Temper Tantrums – 8; Stalker Charges – 120; woohoo's – 87; lol's – 173
SLAP’s – 54; Well Said's– 1
"Everytime i walk by someone @ work and have to juke out of the way
i give a "wooop" and run where ever i’m heading and spike whatever i’m holding"
-C.L

by finsxfactor on Nov 20, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nice job

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

OR A....

Toothless cheerleader that is 20 lbs overweight, but easy………

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 19, 2008 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gum jobs are suppose to be pretty good

2 Time Movie Quote Game Winner

by DolfinPhan on Nov 20, 2008 1:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

:o

shock value right there.

but classic!

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by Matty I on Nov 20, 2008 1:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gross

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

just try an 80 yr old hooker

with dentures.
:)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 20, 2008 1:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love it......

Greg seems like a blue collar type of guy. Not flashy, works hard, and doesn’t run his mouth…..just plays the game. And from where i’m standing, plays it well!! Not that I don’t like the trash talking super-hyped Porter types , I do. Shit, you should hear some crap I unload on opposing fans. Hell, I’ve earned it after years of abuse up North. But, there is alot to be said for the sielet hard workers on the team, for they are the true backbone of this turnaround.

CONGRATS GREG……YOU EARNED IT!!

"Wildcat...........BITCHES!!!!!"
-Some Dude in a Car

GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Nov 19, 2008 11:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I really like Camarillo

I think that the guy just has that special it factor that will enable him to do great things with the Dolphins. I think “the catch” last year was only the beginning. This guy will be a Dolphin’s legend at some point.

"If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good you did it. That's all it takes to get people to win football games for you."

Coach Paul Bear Bryant

by AussieKen on Nov 20, 2008 12:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

yikes

that is some big change for a average NFL receiver, yeah he hangs onto the ball, but he’s not a great blocker nor is he great at fighting through coverage….

don’t take this to mean i don’t want the guy, it’s just i’m not sure how that $number fits into the salary structure and what players will they lose cause too much $ is tied up in cammy… seriously TJ Housh#$%^VJZKSTzadadada is a free agent this year and wouldn’t the money be better served there or on a bouldin?

by W NY Fins Fan on Nov 20, 2008 1:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

dude. i know you picture yourself as a "realist"

but you just captured the mr. negative title from neo.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Nov 20, 2008 1:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He deserves 6 mill

for that catch against the Ravens last year if nothing else.

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Nov 20, 2008 3:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

why only 6 mil?

aren’t you just mr negative.

;~)

by W NY Fins Fan on Nov 21, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Right on Greg!!!!

Still looking for a Camarillo jersey
Anyone see any out there in FL????

The catch last year, one of the greatest moments in Dolphin history

"If my first child is a boy his name will now be "Chad". In the event my first child is a girl her name will be "Pennington".-Rzayo 24

by rangerjae on Nov 20, 2008 6:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

hey does this mean...

that I got frontpaged?? probably not guess I just dont do anything at work :) watch out Rzayo24 and Nicky, Im coming to take all your Glory… or not

by jwillis9 on Nov 20, 2008 7:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

hat tip;....its like a front page in training..congrats

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

take what you can get...

btw ITM is aight :)

by jwillis9 on Nov 20, 2008 9:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

thanks for reading : (

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2008 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you know

You know Im joking its the greatest thing I have ever read (besides the Gameballs) :)

by jwillis9 on Nov 20, 2008 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sweet

I love being in parenthesis

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 20, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Other potential big free agents

Vernon Carey is a big free agent all right, a big bust. I predict he will land with some underachieving team next year like the Raiders of 49ers. Sparano is an O line coach, and Carey is evidently uncoachable.

by Sparcells on Nov 20, 2008 10:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs