Dolphins host free agent CB Eric Green

by Matty I on Mar 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

The Palm Beach Post is reporting that the Dolphins had former Cardinals' cornerback Eric Green down to Davie today for a visit.

Green is a Florida native - growing up in Pahokee before going to college at Virginia Tech. Green will be just 27 in a couple weeks and spent the first four years of his NFL career in Arizona - where he has played in 51 games, including 33 starts.

At 5'11, 196, Green would likely be brought in to join the battle for the other starting cornerback spot opposite Will Allen - a battle that currently features Jason Allen, Nate Jones, and Joey Thomas.

While he lacks good long speed, Green is an above average man-to-man cover corner. He just needs to play off the line of scrimmage because he lacks the ability to recover if he gets beaten.

But he'd still be an upgrade over what the Dolphins currently have, though I hope the front office is strongly considering spending a day one draft pick on a corner as well.

I also wonder if this is the beginning of a handful of free agent visits by cornerbacks.

[Editor's Note by Matty I] Thanks to "Muck" from thephins.com for e-mailing me and informing me that while Green was born in Pahokee, he actually grew up in Clewiston. In fact, "Muck" went to school with Eric. And he tells me that Eric grew up a Dolphins fan and would love to play in Miami.

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ha

of course, i left him out of my post about CBs.

I like the signing, now they will draft someone and it will be a solid group.

by tdoublem23 on Mar 4, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions

it wasn't a signing

just a visit

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by Matty I on Mar 4, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

cant help myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCaoUKyGHm0

only because it was againts UofM

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by fishstick on Mar 4, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions

Not a bad start if we nab him

I still hope we draft one as well which we will

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by Foy on Mar 4, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions

bring him in

and I agree, I really think we need to take a day one pick on a CB.

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by HuskerDolphin on Mar 4, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions

Your probably right

about the FA CBs coming in, but we do need help there regardless of who we draft.

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by uncle finster on Mar 4, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions

I like the size-

he has the same build as the corners Parcells has drafted so he seems to fit his style.

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by GatorPhan on Mar 4, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions

another Pahokee boy

probably the only people that would get a “muck” reference. =)

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by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 4, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions

hey look at this

http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=12&yr=2009&nid=83&lnid=83&rc=16&pid=30

There are so many better free agents available, I dont get this move…
heck… Madison & Surtain are BOTH FAs? Imagine bringing one/both of them back?! Bump n Run is back baby!

by YatilGinnJr on Mar 4, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions

also...

matty didnt we try to claim justin miller off waivers last year? why no interest in him now? is this list outdated or incorrect or something?

by YatilGinnJr on Mar 4, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions

surtain and madison are done.

what are you talking about?

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by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 5, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions

ESPN insider scouting report

Green is a four-year veteran who the Cardinals drafted in the third round of the 2005 draft. He has excellent size, speed and athleticism for the position. He is smooth, explosive and can extend the cushion with his pedal and transition to close on the ball in front of him or to the sides. He has fluid hips which he can flip to turn and run with receivers deep and he has a burst to catch up when receivers get a step on him. His biggest issues are his lack of concentration and lapses of techniques. He tends to gamble and can get out of position, overestimating his ability to make the play. He has average ball skills when he can get in the area and has just one interception in his first three years, that coming his rookie season. He is not timid about getting involved, but could be more physical in run support. He pretty much needs to be 100 percent healthy to play effectively and could be tougher, mentally.

conflicts w/ this report that he is not fast, looked up his combine numbers as well… ran a 4.52, not terrible.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=58310&draftyear=2005&genpos=CB

by YatilGinnJr on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions