REPORT: Dolphins to sign Terry Glenn

by Matty I on Jul 29, 2008 8:45 PM EDT in News Comment 28 comments

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting that the Dolphins are expected to sign WR Terry Glenn in the coming days.

Glenn, recently released by the Cowboys due to a dispute on an injury waiver, will be reunited with Bill Parcells, among others, in Miami.

I'll be very curious about two things here. First of all, what will the contract that Glenn signs with Miami look like? And two, how will Glenn be used? He's a very similar player to Ted Ginn. It'll be good for Ginn's development to have a vet like Glenn around. But I'm not so sure that I like the idea of a player like Glenn (who likely won't be around too long due to age/injuries) coming to Miami. Is he an upgrade? Sure. He certainly adds depth. But will he still be around when this team is finally contenders? Probably not.

This also makes some fan favorite underdogs like Davone Bess, Jayson Foster, and Greg Camarillo less likely to make the 53 man squad.

So do you all like the move? Are you in favor of Terry Glenn becoming a Miami Dolphin?

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if bess still makes the team (which i think he will)

then i’ll be fine

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by finsxfactor on Jul 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm all for it

The vet WR sounds like a good move to me because it won’t completely stunt us in developing the youths. Glenn, Wilford, Ginn would probably play regularly, and Hagan as the 4. Sounds solid to me

by bassman on Jul 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree, Glenn is a good player to have. As long as he doesnt demand too much money then I am all for bringing him in. I feel that it is very important to have a veteran for our young WR’s to learn from.

by Madman29 on Jul 29, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ughhhhhh?@#$%^&$??????!!

I think this says allot about Teddy Ginn. I am the biggest Phins fan out there…but you gotta look at what we have in Ginn. We drafted a nice guy to have, not a #1WR. We wanted a version of Steve Smith, but we got a version of an old Terry Glenn.Ughh.

Why the hell didnt we pick Brady Quinn? I hate you so much Mueller.

Terry Glenn is gonna give us what we probally tried to get (but wouldnt unretire) in KeyShawn Johnson. A player Parcells knows how to play. I think he is scared to totally start over and wants a few of “his guys” to make sure we get at least 6-8wins.

by Rzayo24 on Jul 29, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm against this move.

I’ve heard Wilford has been doing very well, Ginn is much more polished, Hagan is playing for his new contract, Bess is catching everything, David Kircus is mentioned for catching a lot of long passes, and Jayson Foster is playing like a speed demon. Not to mention, some reports have Camarillo as a solid #4. I’d rather not get Glenn unless he is healthy, which doesn’t seem to be the case, and as long as we can still keep a young developing receiver on the roster or practice squad (both Bess and Foster).

As far as Brady Quinn, I’m still very thankful we didn’t draft him and I’m looking forward to watching Ginn’s development. The only player I would have rather they picked last year instead of Ginn would have been Patrick Willis.

by mikey2380 on Jul 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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I completely disagree. Ginn is a 2nd year WR and still needs time before we see his full potential. The experts say that it takes about 3 years for a WR to breakout. Of course there are exceptions but I think that Ted Ginn could turn out a lot like his former fellow Buckeye Santonio Holmes.

It is way way too early to pass judgement on Ginn. If you wanted Quinn thats fine and that is your opinion. I was excited to get Quinn as well but that is only because I wanted a young QB who could miraculously save the franchise. However I am happy that we drafted Ginn and believe from what I have seen from this last season that he will be a true #1 WR. I am also a big John Beck supporter so I did like our draft last year.

In the last part of your post I agree that we wanted this type of player. The only thing that Keyshawn and Glenn have in common is that there both veterans. That is what we wanted. Parcells was not scared.. everywhere he has gone he has taken some of his players so this isnt really a shock. I dont see us signing Keyshawn now which is just fine with me.

by Madman29 on Jul 29, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i can understand that...

im willing to wait for Ginn. He is obviously a crazy special talent. I just find it hard to believe in the end he will have anywhere near the impact Willis or Quinn will have in their careers.

GO ANSWER MY POLL ON TIM TEBOW!!!!!!

Terry Glenn once was called “she” by Parcells…what is this some kinda tough love fetish Parcels needs to get rid of? Kidding…haha

I dont care who is on the team…or what number the wear…all i care about its that name on the front of the jersey baby. Do it to them Fish!!!!!!!!

by Rzayo24 on Jul 29, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I admit...

I’m surprised at how some people are against this move considering we are coming off a 1-15 year with a wide receiver core that scared nobody plus a bunch of unproven QB’s lining up behind center.

I’ll take a 30-something year old Glenn on his last legs any day before Hagan. Sure they are different players, but if I have to pick who to line up in that 3 slot, I’d choose Glenn instead of Hagan.

As for Ginn – mentoring is good as well as some friendly competition. Now Ginn has some veteran teammates at his position that can help him along. Other than Wilford, this is a very, very young group of receivers. I mean think about it – other than wilford, the most experienced guy is Hagan!

I admit, I wasn’t in favor of the Ginn selection in last year’s draft but many of you were. So if you were high on Ginn then I don’t see how those same folks feel threatened by Glenn.

In short, Glenn brings some speed, proven ability when healthy, and if nothing else, some depth. Parcells likes known quantities, that’s what he did in bringing in Ferguson and that’s what he’s doing with Glenn – depth, hard work, and players who buy into his system.

by Natalya on Jul 29, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Not much more to add other than...

... good post. :-)

by ShadyMDUK on Jul 30, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll agree

That Glenn would be better than Hagan in the slot because he is more likely to catch the ball. Also, he is a veteran that can help some young players. But given the injury, is this guy even gonna get on the field? It’s a bad knee, he’s 34, and only played two games last season, so if this guy can get on the field and play fast, thats great. I just don’t really see it working out and I don’t want him to win a roster spot based on his past accomplishments and then watch us lose another young receiver that develops on another team into a good player.

As for Ginn, it was disappointing when I heard his name called on draft day, but he’s come to grow on me especially cause he has a better coaching staff now and is much like a YOUNG Glenn or Joey Galloway. I don’t see Glenn challenging Ginn at all unless he magically becomes 25 again.

I guess the signing of Glenn won’t hurt, given he knows the system, I just don’t see how it can help a whole lot considering we have good coaches to mentor young talent and cheap undrafted free agents who are looking decent. I’d rather pick up a HEALTHY veteran later in the preseason.

And lastly, because I am an optimistic Dolphins fan, why do people still use the 1-15 season as an excuse in arguments? I’m sick of reading about it in the media and hearing it from my non-Dolphin-fan friends. Yes, we were not playoff material last year and certainly aren’t this year either, but I think we could have just as easily been 6-10 last year if we had the COACHING of this year. Last year’s team was never prepared and was not disciplined at all. We caught one hell of an injury bug too considering we were on our fourth and fifth safeties and running backs by the end of the season (having to sign Lance Schulters and Samkon Gado to start really sucked). It was bad last year, but Cam is not a great coach at all. I think he is highly overrated, but time will tell as he has gone to Baltimore as OC. We’ll see how well he does without Rivers or Brees, Tomlinson, and Gates at his disposal.

by mikey2380 on Jul 30, 2008 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta Agree with you Mikey

I Really dont want to see a wasted roster spot this year. Agreed that it it wont HURT unless its wasted…injuries and all that. I would MUCH rather see the development of the young recievers into the core group for the next few years…and I would be very hateful to the new regime if they trade/release some young burner to see him turn into a major star on another AFC East team and you just know that the pats are lookin to see who we release. I love the idea of having some veterans in as mentors but not at the expense of future talent that shows promise NOW.

by unklphinnie on Jul 30, 2008 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I am sure she will bring some veteran leadership to the WR corps...

... if she can stay healthy.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jul 30, 2008 3:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good for the QB

I want to say I wasn’t real big on this move, until I though about it in terms of developing a franchise QB…. most of the receivers on the roster are below average NFL receivers so far…. Heck, some of them have potential to be good, but as of right now they collectively aren’t up to snuff. (granted we all see probowlers). So how does a staff develop and evaluate the QB’s on the roster, they go and get a professional WR (not one with potential to be one, but one who was (maybe still is?) a probowler) Now the team knows at least one WR will be in the right spot at the right time and will get his hands on the ball… it’s security for the QB and its a way for the coaches to determine if a QB can put the ball in the right place at the right time in the field of play.

by W NY Fins Fan on Jul 29, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent Post...

This kinda reminds me of other teams getting Zach and Jason on their last year OR two. Not a bad move for all the reasons stated by W NY FINS FAN. He’ll be a mentor plus benefits. There are going to be more moves by the team like this, I think, as teams trim their rosters. The team will consider every one as they are number one to pick. Or am I up in the night? I like moves like this…

by Alpha6 on Jul 29, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Terry Glenn

She will be an upgrade over Ernest Wilford for sure. I dont care how good ppl say he looks or what stats you bring up about him. He doesnt pass the eye test. He’s a scrub. ginn opposite Glenn would be pretty nasty.

by YatilGinnJr on Jul 30, 2008 1:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it would be nasty

If Glenn can still run.

by mikey2380 on Jul 30, 2008 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wilford's going to really surprise you...

...if you really feel like that right now about him. He’s not a fast receiver, but he’s a good possession guy and is a huge threat in the redzone.

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by Matty I on Jul 30, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

even if he doesn't play

Maybe he can show Ginn how you are supposed to run a route.

by obiandandy on Jul 30, 2008 2:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Karl Dorrell can't do it...

...I don’t think Terry Glenn can either. Oh boy, I am a Glenn hater right now for some reason. Lol.

by mikey2380 on Jul 30, 2008 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't had guessed

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Jul 30, 2008 3:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like this move....

I think all young teams need role models. Terry will be able to help all 4 other receivers and lead by example.

I fully agree with NY FIns Fan

by JGray on Jul 30, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i like the move

yes we have ginn, hagan, and wilford now, but injuries can and do happen. glenn can provide some depth at the position. yes, there is a lot of hype about bess right now, and I haven’t seen him, but there was a lot of hype about that guy out of san diego st. a few years back. he set NCAA records for catches. now I can’t even remember his name! there is a reason bess didnt get drafted folks.

by smirish on Jul 30, 2008 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The team needs vetran leadership...

...and Glenn brings that. I welcome him to the team for sure.

by dlux2561 on Jul 30, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Same type of player??? What???

Glenn and Ginn are not even close to being the the same type of player. Glenn is as polished technician as any WR to ever play the game. Yes TG is fast, but he is a wr first. Jr is a fast guy first at this point.

The Cowboys are desperate for someone to play opposite TO and $1.74 mil is cheap by those standards…yet they waived him…not a good sign, but maybe they made a bone head move or maybe they didn’t.

Glenn is coming to be an example to the young WR’s plain and simple.

by LL on Jul 30, 2008 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

see, I can't help thinking the same thing...

if Glenn had value, why did they waive him?
Something doesn’t sit right in all this….. but hey!, we waived Zach and he had some value left so I guess it could be a good move. Of course we waived Zach because of injury, age, and the fact that he didn’t fit the scheme, so there were definitely reasons.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jul 30, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Move

This one was a no brainer. Dudes there is not a 1000 yd receiver on our team right now. Just face that fact. Terry Glenn has had two recent 1000yd campaigns (2005 and 2006). If healthy he is an instant upgrade to our current receiving corp.
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by 13FinsFan on Jul 30, 2008 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs