Dolphins Free Agency Updates

by Matty I on Feb 27, 2009 12:01 PM EST in News Comment 64 comments

Not too much happening right now for the Dolphins. While things got crazy yesterday when the Dolphins locked up Gibril Wilson and Yeremiah Bell - creating the NFL's most physical safety tandem - the Fins haven't been as aggressive as many thought. Or if they have, the price tags have been too rich for their blood.

Here's some of the latest:

The Palm Beach Post is confirming the Herald's report from last night that former Cowboys G/C Joe Berger will be visiting Miami today. The Fins have reportedly backed out of the Jason Brown sweepstakes after learning his asking price and, instead, will likely turn to the draft to find a center.
The National Football Post reports that the Raiders have shown interest in Jason Brown - to go along with St. Louis' high interest in him.
One of my personal favorites available, CB Leigh Bodden, will visit New England today. It was reported that the Dolphins at least contacted Bodden's agent last night to touch base with him. And fyi - Bodden has the same agent as Gibril Wilson.
Though DE Chris Canty remains on the market, the Dolphins are still not expected to make a play for the former Cowboy.
The Jets are close to signing Bart Scott to a 5 year, $40 million contract.

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Bart Scott Signs With Jets

Jets signed ILB Bart Scott to a five-year, $40 million contract.

Clearly, Scott was looking to max out. The “Mad Backer” turned down a deal from Baltimore worth $7.5 million annually to get $8 million a year from New York. Scott, 29 in August, will start inside next to David Harris. Rex Ryan is more familiar with Scott and figures to use him in the old Ray Lewis role while Harris takes on more blocks. Scott is a disruptive blitzer when given the freedom to do so. He’s also durable and will be an IDP to target.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx

The Patriots Suck

by k2oconnor on Feb 27, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was wrong

Or I should say Shefter announced it was official, so I believed, and the terms were agreed on but not signed! Bart Scott is giving the Ravens a chance to match the offer.

The Patriots Suck

by k2oconnor on Feb 27, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Most physical?

I think Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark might disagree.

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by PhinPhan in MA on Feb 27, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

just being a homer

i was going to say “one of the most” but i decided “fuck it – i dont have to be politically correct all the time.”

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by Matty I on Feb 27, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I disagree with you on this one Matty,

of course they are going to be the most bad as physical safety tandem in the league. They were #9 and #13 in tackles overall in the league, and none other safeties were even close if you look at them as a tandem. lol

by MauMontaV5 on Feb 27, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

well said lol

"Come to the edge." "We can't. We're afraid." "Come to the edge." "We can't. We will fall!" "Come to the edge." And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. ~Guillaume Apollinaire~

by Krab on Feb 27, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

and I´ve always said it, Polamalu is a great player but an overrated one also

that GREAT defense singlehandedly lost them that Super Bowl against Arizona if it weren´t for Ben and Holmes.

by MauMontaV5 on Feb 27, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dont know if anyone else just saw this...

The Browns traded kellen winslow to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for undisclosed draft picks.

Who Ride?
We Ride!

by Madman29 on Feb 27, 2009 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

crazy huh

Joined the Draft Percy Harvin Bandwagon

by fishstick on Feb 27, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

didnt see that coming

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by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

thats a suprise

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

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Feb 27, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

While I like Run Stopping Safeties

I would prefer safeties who can make plays on the football. Is Wilson a “ball hawk”?

by ct1361 on Feb 27, 2009 12:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

not really

He has a whopping career total of 23 passes defensed in 68 games. Yeremiah Bell had 23 passes defensed in just 2008 and 2006 combined (his last two full seasons).

He’s not horrible in pass coverage, but nothing is guaranteed with his move to free safety.

Both Bell and Wilson are prototypical in-the-box safeties. I wouldn’t expect a sudden influx of INTs now.

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by PhinPhan in MA on Feb 27, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not like it's a foreign position for him though

he played FS two years ago.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

right

I think he will do fine there, but it’s going to take him out of the box more frequently, which is where he excels the most.

I’m just pointing out that three teams (NYG, OAK, and SF) have passed on him to fill their FS need.

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by PhinPhan in MA on Feb 27, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

After the Super Bowl year

I believe he left NY to get a big contract. Oakland is clueless to what’s going on lol.

When was he in San Francisco?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he wasn't

But they looked at him for a quick second in free agency, and then decided he couldn’t fill their FS spot.

And Oakland may be an awful organization, but if Al Davis knows anything, it’s defensive backs.

Look, I’m not saying this guy is some complete failure. I really liked the signing. I’m just saying he’s not the best “ballhawk.” He’s an elite run stopping safety.

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by PhinPhan in MA on Feb 27, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn. I was hoping for Ed Reed Light!

IMO, Reed was the best defensive player in football last year.

by ct1361 on Feb 27, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Reed might be the best defensive player in football right now

and he’s probably the best safety to ever play the game (at LEAST top 3).

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No Argument Here

by ct1361 on Feb 27, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nor here

"Come to the edge." "We can't. We're afraid." "Come to the edge." "We can't. We will fall!" "Come to the edge." And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. ~Guillaume Apollinaire~

by Krab on Feb 27, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahah you left out the Cliche part nicky come on

finish your sentences.
“he played FS two years ago for the 2007 Giant Super Bowl champions”

by MauMontaV5 on Feb 27, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol I was thinking about it

but we beat that into the ground last night lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Per NFL.com...

… in 68 career games he’s got 23 pass deflections and 13 INT’s.

C'mon over to Shady's world, MiamiDolphins.co.uk

by ShadyMDUK on Feb 27, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brian Dawkins - 34 INT's in 167 career games, 0.2 per game

Gibril Wilson – 13 INT’s in 68 career games, 0.19 per game

I’m good with that.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm confused here

Baltimore can give Domonique Foxworth $7mil a year, but wouldn’t pony up $8mil a year for Bart Scott? Did I hear that correctly? Wow..

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Baltimore signed Domonique Foxworth?

O and whats that SB nation google thing that tracks all the FA signings, I gotta see it
Im updating my Madden roster

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by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's on the left sidebar on the homepage

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

O alright thanks

RONNIE BROWN GETS A TOUCHDOWN!

by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So sean springs got released from the Redskins, I know he's 33 but he's a decent Corner. Think we'll have any interest in him?

RONNIE BROWN GETS A TOUCHDOWN!

by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

nope

secondary last year was all over 30. We don’t need more of em.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We may jave just sign Coles not sure though, a rumor is flying around

RONNIE BROWN GETS A TOUCHDOWN!

by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 1:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i've heard the rumor, too

but i also heard Coles was visiting Buffalo today…so i dunno

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by Matty I on Feb 27, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i think its just a rumor, ESPN just said that he is still on the Market

RONNIE BROWN GETS A TOUCHDOWN!

by Rytackle on Feb 27, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yup

seems that way

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by Matty I on Feb 27, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

have you heard anything on the Crowder numbers?

only thing I can find is rotoworld speculating 3 years for $20… but there’s nothing to back it up and nobody has picked the story up.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Feb 27, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nope...nothing

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by Matty I on Feb 27, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i heard

the same from a friend who was listening to Siruis NFL radio. 3 year deal supposedly.
I hope its not true. If I have to root for Pennington to Coles this year i may vomit in my mouth

by YatilGinnJr on Feb 27, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs