Rumor: Dolphins interested in CB Bryant McFadden
by Matty I on Mar 7, 2009 2:21 AM EST
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PrintAccording to ProFootballTalk, the Dolphins are one of four teams who are in the running to sign former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden.
Per PFT's "league source," McFadden is hoping to make a decision on his future soon. The Steelers, Cardinals, and Eagles are reportedly the other three teams who are competing for McFadden's services.
It's surprising that McFadden - a former stand-out at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida who played his college ball at Florida State - has this long to find a new home. At 6'0, 190, he has the measurables of a very good corner and, at 27 years of age, is just entering the prime of his career.
The Arizona Republic reports that the Cardinals are only looking to sign McFadden to a deal that would pay him an average of between $3 million and $4 million annually. But I just don't see how that would be enough to get a deal done with Bryant. After all, Domonique Foxworth got 4 year, $27 million deal from the Ravens and Jabari Greer got a 4 year, $23 million deal from the Saints. McFadden is just as good as either of those two (if not better) and probably has more upside than both.
No other media outlet other than PFT is reporting that the Dolphins are interested, though. So it'll be interesting to see if this is just a wild rumor of if there's some truth behind PFT's report that claims Miami is indeed in the running.
(Hat tip to 'Fainting Goats')
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by uncle finster on Mar 7, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
What ever happened to Green?
He left town I know and I haven’t heard any updates since? I think he would be a great, cheaper alternative to McFadden.
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why?
McFadden is twice the player….just sayin
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Yeah-
but I’m interested at half the price.
"Right now he’s got to be one of the best players in America. He’s got the best first step . . .What he did to prepare for that game is what legends are made of." Urban Meyer on Percy Harvin
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I'm not entirely convinced
McFadden is all that hot either though. He’s only started 8 games and it was behind the Steeler’s front 7. Just the way the Steelers are run- I think if he was anything special he wouldn’t be on the open market right now.
"Right now he’s got to be one of the best players in America. He’s got the best first step . . .What he did to prepare for that game is what legends are made of." Urban Meyer on Percy Harvin
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by GatorPhan on Mar 7, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thats the key for me I guess-
is he gonna settle for #2 corner money? If so then I’m all aboard.
"Right now he’s got to be one of the best players in America. He’s got the best first step . . .What he did to prepare for that game is what legends are made of." Urban Meyer on Percy Harvin
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I don't think there is getting the above 4 mil a season offers
and would probally take/be happy with 4 to 5 mil range :)
Steeler fan chimes in...
there’s a few reasons McFadden was on the market.
a) he only stepped it up this year, prior to this year he was a nickel type guy who we hoped would start but Deshea Townsend started ahead of him. As such they only gave him a 1 year tender as an RFA last year. That’s why he wasn’t extended long term.
b) Steelers don’t negotiate deals until the season is over
c) When McFadden was hurt William Gay stepped in and did just as good a job. So much so that although McFadden started all the games after his return they rotated him and Gay on on a 2 possessions on 2 possessions off rotation.
McFadden’s a superb tackler but he’s not the same quality of cover guy as, say Ike Taylor and they didn’t want to pay him $4m a year. They’re happy to go into next year with Ike Taylor/Deshea Townsend and William Gay and are last I heard, speaking to Chris Carr as he has return skills as well.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Mar 8, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah i'll second this one
as i understand it green is the wrong name – burnt orange is more like it
by W NY Fins Fan on Mar 7, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
McFadden is a nice 3-4 CB...
If you have Harrison and Woodley rushing the passer. Hopefully we can get that type of pressure on the QB next year.
Do the Phins have the room to pay him Foxworth type money?
Now I would not mind McFad at all
but he is asking for around 12 mill in guranteed money if thats the case we should have shed out a little more money to get Brown here instead of Grove.
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by Foy on Mar 7, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
With what money?
Our cap space is narrowing down and we still have ridiculously overpriced rookie contracts to negotiate over the next few months.
True and with what money can we sign McFag with if he is looking for 5-6 mill 12 garunteed
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by Foy on Mar 7, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Whats he gonna cost?
Thats a good point Matty, 3 to 4 mil? not gonna happen, even Goodman got 5 mil a year,( 5 year 25 mil) but still would love to have em. Significant upgrade!
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not this Tunaverse
He’s nice and we could really use him. Might happen in a parrallel Tunaverse
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by HuskerDolphin on Mar 7, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
info on McFadden
"He is a good tackler and gets his hands on the ball quite a bit. His speed is just slightly above average and could be exposed against the faster wideouts in the league. His hip turn and change-of-direction skills are also just slightly above average, but he has very good body control and rarely takes false steps, which make up for some of his potential shortcomings.
“He can be overly aggressive at times going for the big play and will sometimes bite on double moves, although he has improved in this area. McFadden is effective in press or off-coverage and may be at his best playing in a Cover 2, where he can stay close to the line of scrimmage and mix it up. He also does a nice job in off-coverage and sees the play develop in front of him well. He is a valuable member of the secondary, but needs to step up all areas of his game to be considered a solid starter. He also contributes on special teams and is a young player with an ample amount of upside.”
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Those are two conflicting paragraphs.
“…but he has very good body control and rarely takes false steps…”
“He can be overly aggressive at times going for the big play and will sometimes bite on double moves…”
Much as I'd love to see B-McF in Miami..
I don’t know. If the Steelers aren’t re-signing him..and the Steelers build championship caliber teams the correct way..through the draft..don’t overpay for replaceable talent..etcetera. Yeah, that’s right, I just spelled it out.
I’m just kinda wondering if it’s the right move even if we can sign him for Goody money.
But then I remind myself that the Steelers have very little in terms of needs and can draft a replacement, which might explain their lack of pursuance .
And then I realize I don’t know which way to lean toward. But that’s before realizing it’s out of my hands.
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finding hidden gold in the draft. isnt that what we are paying parcells to do? thats what his forte’ is. no chance we sign this guy. just like Brown, he’s asking too much money.
I agree
Thing is, I’m not sure how much he’s asking for. God knows he’s going to EXPECT more than Goody got ($5M per, and I STILL can’t understand why, as well as he played for us). Question is, how much more than that is he going to get? Doesn’t seem the Steelers want him back for his price tag and he can’t afford not to play..sure some team might give in to $7M+ a year but his market will decline the longer he waits.
If somehow, someway, he decides he’d rather play for the up-and-comers (Miami) with what was it, no income tax? than play for the league’s worst team (Detroit), league’s stingiest team (Arizona), etc..and the price tag is worth it, I say go for it.
Otherwise, I’m with you dlux.
by Dave.Phuller on Mar 7, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Any cb is fine with me
I know we have limited cap space right now but if you think about it will Allen isn’t getting any younger and McFadden has played in a 3-4 defense. Also Joey Porter is getting pretty long in the tooth and i think that finding his successor is more important. If we sign a corner in free agency that means we can focus on impact linebackers in a draft rich with them and lacking in game changing corners. Besides if we can get to the quarterback then our corners can afford to be mediocre for one more year.
McFadden is cool with me
The way I see it Will Allen isn’t getting any younger and McFadden has experience in the 3-4. Joey Porter is getting even older and i think that we ( Miami) should focus on getting impact linebackers in the draft, especially since there are a lot this year. If our front seven can get to the Quarterback we can afford to have mediocre corners for one more year. Maybe next year with free agency and the draft we can get some top tier talent at corner instead of settling or reaching in the draft this year.
I think McFadden would be good for us
Will Allen is getting older and we need to get some younger blood in there, and McFadden has experience in the 3-4. Besides if we nab a decent corner now we can focus on all the talented linebackers in this deep lb class, because joey porter is getting even older. Also if we (Miami) can get to the quarterback we can afford to have mediocre corners for one more year instead of possibly drafting another Jason Allen.
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has a good article on Darius Butler. It says that Sparano and Ireland were at a few of his games, and interviewed him at the Senior Bowl and the Combine. I really could see us going after him with our First Round pick #25.
Well no Mcfadden
he just signed with the Cards:
www.sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AprL2Re8TxQ6.xmavjCnNwV72bYF?slug=txcardinalsmcfadden&prov=st&type=lgns
Too bad we didn't sign McFadden...
but I think, and this is purely speculation, that the FO had a figure in mind and once the pricetag was north of that number – they simply backed off.
He would have been a big upgrade over Jason Allen – granted a stuffed alligator might be a big upgrade over Allen….
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