Agent Lamont Smith said the Dolphins have expressed an interest in free agent receiver Antonio Bryant. But Cincinnati hosted him Tuesday and has been more aggressive.
-Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.
As much as I'm not a fan of Bryant's, signing him to a short-term deal has its benefits - especially in terms of draft flexibility. But other teams are probably more interested in Antonio at this point.
[UPDATE: Bryant has signed with Cincinnati - a reported 4 year, $28 million. That's a lot of money for a player with one good season.]
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I would rather spend the 1st rnd pick on Marshall than bring in Bryant
And I’m not a fan of getting Marshall….
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by Mosul_DolFan on Mar 10, 2010 7:51 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Bingo!
Wow, maybe I need to test the Free Agent market or at least offer my pass catching talents to the Bengals.
I mean seriously $28M for a guy whose season averages are: 41 receptions, 634 yards receiving and 3 TD’s per year????
I’m with Mosul, I’d rather a) bring in Marshall, or b) draft Dez………..either one of those moves, rather than have dropped $28M for Antonio. Mind you, like Mosul, I’m not a fan of getting Marshall or drafting Dez!
I wouldn't be opposed to signing Bryant
He’s not my favorite receiver, but I think he’d work well in our offense and would probably hit it off with Henne.
And isn’t Cincy also talking to TO? Interesting.
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, but someone said that it wouldn’t happen because Parcells didn’t like him. I would love to get him to a 3 year contract. I think he may be better than any other reciever we have.
by Jonathan McCarter on Mar 10, 2010 8:41 AM EST reply actions
in all honesty he is a #1 reciever
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by texascowpunk on Mar 10, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
i think he will be a good pick up for now.
bryant and camrillio will be our starting wr’s and then in the slot you have bess. i like that combo. just until miami can find a true number one wr with zero injuries problems i see this working well.
Not because he's better yet,
but because of his potential and need to learn the game. I agree.
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I actually dont believe we'll get a wr nor even need
one this year
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disagree with the need part
This team needs a true #1 target for Henne. I don’t see anyone on the current roster stepping up and being that guy.
by NumberSeven on Mar 10, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think the Phins will get a WR this year either, but they definately need one.
I look at it this way. Of the last 6 teams to play in the Super Bowl (NE, NYG, Pit, Ari, NO, & Ind) the 2nd most important piece of each of those teams on offense (1st being the QB) was a pass catcher (Moss, Burress, Holmes, Fitzgerald, Colston, Wayne). It wasn’t a RB or a LT, it was a WR.
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Not against BRYANT if its reasonable contract.
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Cheap contract for a good player – and we need depth at LB !!!
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I would have liked him if we didnt sign Dansby
We would have had to cut Crowder as well to open up a spot for him.. I am actually all for it but its too late now. Witherspoon is a better player than Channing
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 10, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Crowder is going to look like a beast with Dansby next to him.
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agreed
i think Crowder will be our defensive MVP next season
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 10, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
WILL WITHERSPOON'S STATS.... pretty decent for an OLB.....was traded in 2009.
Career Stats
Season Team Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
G GS Comb Total Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF
2009 Philadelphia Eagles 11 10 59 52 7 1.0 0 5 1 9 9.0 9T 1 1
2009 St. Louis Rams 6 6 33 29 4 0.0 — 0 - - 0.0 - - 0
2008 St. Louis Rams 16 12 72 57 15 1.0 — 3 1 2 2.0 2 0 0
2007 St. Louis Rams 16 16 110 92 18 7.0 — 7 - - 0.0 - - 2
2006 St. Louis Rams 16 16 113 99 14 3.0 — 8 - - 0.0 - - 3
2005 Carolina Panthers 15 15 81 66 15 2.5 0 12 2 35 17.5 35T 1 0
2004 Carolina Panthers 16 16 103 85 18 3.0 — 8 4 48 12.0 25 0 1
2003 Carolina Panthers 16 16 99 74 25 1.0 — 3 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
2002 Carolina Panthers 15 8 71 56 15 1.5 — 5 - - 0.0 - - 1
TOTAL 741 610 131 20.0 0 51 9 104 — 35 2 8
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yeah this is pretty much a C&P fail
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 10, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
If you can sign him to a small $ contract,
thats the only way I want this guy, I want him to be easy to get rid of, he has been vastly overrated, would he upgrade our WR corps, yes, but how much, could be a lot, could be a little.
He has not really proved he is #1 material, 2 1000yd seasons, his TD high for a season is 7, then 6, those are the only 2 times he has ever surpassed 4 TDs.
His entire career has been based on potential with only a little empirical data to back that up.
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I agree
but this makes sense too.
signing him to a short-term deal has its benefits – especially in terms of draft flexibility
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he is GARBAGE
hes one of those pennies at 7-11. u use hime once but if u see his face again u leave his ass in the tray for someone else. dolphins may never grow a pair and get whats needed to win a championship.
When healthy and out of trouble Antonio Bryant can be a damn good weapon!
Folks, we have to remember that we don’t need 2 guys to catch 80+ balls. All we need is a guy (or 2) that will keep that saftey out of the box for the run game. And if an oppossing d-coordinator does wants to test us the wr needs to be able to beat a bd playing man to man. A top tier #1 guy would be great, but with what is on the table Bryant can get it done and I think the price will be right.
i dont think he's got the size and/or speed to command that presence though....
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 10, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
I have a feeling that whoever gets him is going to overpay.
he has yet to really prove himself. he has done little but one amazing one-handed circus catch since his time on the bucs, a team that blows and throws alot. I wouldn’t be objected to bring him in but please do not give him underserved cash we can use elsewhere.
I would rather bring in a lower guy like Brandon Lloyd, pay him less and see what he’s got…
I still do not know how Brandon Marshall is not worth a #1 pick? Why is this guy not signed yet???
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... but is Lloyd a Patrick Turner?
… and that #1 tag is pretty intimidating given todays players in the draft…
I agree with passing on A. Bryant unless zero picks are involved and it’s a cheap price. The Dolphins will not overpay for this guy. That’s why they are not strong contenters for his services….
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lloyd's more of a shifty guy
patrick turner looks like lurch he’s like 6’4 180. he’s not physical enough to get separation and he can’t run routes and he’s really not good at catching either. honestly i was never sold on that selection. lloyd won’t be a beast (see Brandon Marshall) but he’s quick and shifty, like a couple other guys we have and could have a successful ‘cotchery-like numbers’ season
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Sean Smith/Vontae Davis= Pat Surtain/Sam Madison
Bryant just signed a 4 yr contrat with the Bengals
So thats that
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Bryant is done! 4 yr deal with Bengals
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 10, 2010 3:13 PM EST reply actions
been there done that
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To late Cincy nabbed him on a 4 year deal
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by Foy on Mar 10, 2010 3:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
But Brady Quinn is available!
Maybe we can trade them Ginn?
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 10, 2010 3:13 PM EST reply actions
with his family!
wth we only got 4 QBs
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... who here is still mad Miami passed on him...?
He’s just like Snatchez….
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I think, that given the right team, he has more of an upside than Sanchez
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by Souwantmyname on Mar 10, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
I don't care what it takes
GET HIM!
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forget it
bengals signed him to a 4 year deal
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4 years at 7 million per year
Would you have paid Bryant 7 mil/year to be on this team?
I sure as heck wouldnt, Bengals overpaid
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Mar 10, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... I knew it... I knew they would over pay and the Dolphins wouldn't...
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Talk about overpaid! I'm glad the Phins did not do something stupid and give that guy that kind of money.
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by texascowpunk on Mar 10, 2010 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Big Ben,Rolle and now Bryant...who's the next rapist?
by firedanhenningnow on Mar 10, 2010 6:09 PM EST reply actions
LOL... good one!
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I really laught at the though we will draft a wr #1 We are a run based offense and a strong defense even if we got Brandon Marshall we still be a run based offense. The first pic would be Taylor Mays he could be another Troy Polmolau. And maybe the second round Terrance Cody. We could pic’s up T.O. and we would have met our most important needs. Corey Wootson or Jermaine cunningham in the third round. maybe Linval Joseph in the four round. & alot of depth and backup to develop in the later rounds.
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