Report: Jason Ferguson to be suspended for first eight games of 2010
by Matty I on Mar 7, 2010 12:34 AM EST
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PrintA report out of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat is reporting that Dolphins free agent nose tackle Jason Ferguson is going to be suspended for the first eight games of 2010 due to violating the performance-enhancing drug policy.
If this is true, Ferguson would still be eligible to sign with a team and to take part in training camp and preseason games. His eight game suspension would then begin once the rosters are finalized with 53 men.
The 35 year old nose tackle was suspended for four games in 1999 for also violating the performance-enhancing drug policy. And if this latest report is true, you have to wonder about Ferguson's future. He' still rehabbing from a torn quadriceps injury he suffered last November. It was unknown if Jason would even be back in 2010. But it was believed that if he did want to come back, he only wanted to be a member of the Dolphins.
However, this latest report would throw a huge curve ball into the situation. The Dolphins clearly need a nose tackle for the future regardless of Ferguson's status in 2010. But if this report is accurate, then the need for a nose tackle is multiplied - perhaps bringing Tennessee's Dan Williams, Alabama's Terrence Cody, and North Carolina's Cam Thomas back into the mix for the Dolphins in rounds one or two.
I, for one, am hoping to hear that this report is false. Ferguson is a respected and well-liked guy. But you have to imagine that if this is indeed accurate that Jason's days in Miami - and potentially in the NFL - could be coming to an end.
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Always 2nd best.. lol
Grrrrrr no shoult out ? I had it on the fan shots a few ago and was posting as a fan post while you posted this!!!
There goes my one shot at fame here !!! lol
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Trade Brown? Are you smoking crack?
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We need this pass D to STEP THE F UP and do what they get paid to do!
We dont need a 30+ receiver we need younger, Bowe or Marshall will do fine
take williams at 12...he's gonna be a monster
ng is #1 need now…2 of the top 4 picks are projected to be nt…how can u say #12 is too early for williams?? cut ferguson and save more money…he’s useless now being out first 8 games
Why does this always happen?
The Fins get something great (Dansby!), then something awful happens. Jesus christ bananas!
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Dan Williams yes, regardless of this situation
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Cam Thomas-maybe.
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well that sucks
i wanted to draft NT with first pick ..now i know it will happen
Please Bill Parcells one or more of the following Rolle, Boldin, Dansby
either way we needed a New nose tackle
So this just makes it a more important need then it was before, i wonder if we trade down now to pick up dan williams
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by jojo phin fan on Mar 7, 2010 1:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions
This just leads me to believe
that DT is the focus in round 1. Suh and McCoy will obviously be gone, so Dan Williams will be the focus. He seems to be a 3-4 NT. Its either him at 12, or hope for Cam Thomas at 43.
We need to draft an instant starting NT
No matter what round they’re drafted. I think FA still has some ok safeties, so our starting NT will probably be our 1st/2nd rounder.
#54
... and he thought he had problems before this.....
If this turns out to be true, ruh roh.
... but what the hell is the "St. Louis Globe-Democrat?"
The team could keep him anyway (cough) for the second half of the season.
This falls into the "Oh Shit! category…
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I saw some video of him this past season and he really took a pounding in there.
Those guards were thumping his ass almost every play with double teams. Yeah, we need to be young there anyway. I also remember when BP asked him if he saved his money, well I think he should call it a day.
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Does no one see Soliai as his replacement?
I guess I wasn’t watching him that closely, can’t really recall too many plays he made this year. I’m pretty sure most were saying he wasn’t filling The Ferg’s shoes too well tho.
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Soliai was ok - we just need a stud at that position. We should be able to find a guy later in the draft.
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So you're saying Soliai was no good at all?
Come on, Lefty!
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Shore the FS spot in F/A. That has to be top priority now. As soon as I saw the tender offer on O.J. Atogwe I switched from Rolle to Atogwe. It will take $6-$7 mil a yr. to sign him. Go 4yr @ $28mil. 2nd if everyone is looking to get a solid #1 receiver we have two option in my opinion. 1st option go after V. Jack offer them our 1st and roll on. 2nd option and I haven’t heard anyone say it. Go after Steve Smith of Carolina. Here me out. They are going through the rebuilding phase. S. Smith is the type of player that wants to win now. He has 3yrs left on his contract @ roughly $20mil. He still puts up the numbers. He will be 31 in May of this year. He would be a stop gap for the next 3yrs. Trade them Cam, Thig, and our 4th.
Worth a Shoot
They just threw $12mil out the window on Delhomme. Ferg just pushed our hand in the draft so. S. Smith’s age, contract, and how much longer has he got in the tank.
just when you think you know a person
a team captain, team leader…just wow.
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LOL I guess the FO will sign some Joe Blow FA NT
just so ppl won’t think we’re desperate for one in the draft,then they’ll draft one and cut Mr.Blow…the business side sure aint purty!
by firedanhenningnow on Mar 7, 2010 5:46 AM EST reply actions
kinda like what we did with Eric Green
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by Little Nicky 21 on Mar 7, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
we should take a look at this guy if we'd like a new NT
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i dont blame him
hes 35 andf coming off a season ending injury, one many thought would be his career. This obviously had to do with getting ready and healthy to play next year, he got caught, so what. it probably ends his career but it might have been over had he not, so i feel for him.
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Trying to drop lbs. to make weight, too bad they don’t specify and it leaves you to wonder…
that's unfortunate
We must have a solid plan not to be going after Jamal Williams unless of course he has no interest.
I’m assuming this is something the FO was aware.
Thanks for the time Ferg, maybe we’ll see you around week 9.
by special agent wildcat on Mar 7, 2010 8:09 AM EST reply actions
didn;t see that one coming
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by uncle finster on Mar 7, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
cmon, fergie
now we DEFINITELY need a NT this offseason
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Got a feeling our needs are trending away from ILB
by special agent wildcat on Mar 7, 2010 9:45 AM EST reply actions
bryant or williams
if bryant is there at 12 take him, if not gotta go williams. NT is really low on options. there are a few 2 star NT left n FA but its gonna cost something. jimmy kennedy about the only one left thats not resricted. 6-4 320 could be serviceable. gabe watson 6-4 330 , but restricted from the cardinals. howard green from the jets 6-2 320 could be serviceable. not much to choose from.maybe have to draft one. i dont see bryant being there at 12, especially if seattle takes marhall. than denver would have 2 picks before we pick.
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nooo nooo nooo not kindle
we either get McClain, or trade down and get Dan Williams
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the domino effect
Now that the first domino fell, here’s how the rest of it should play out:
NT – Jamal Williams (Ferg came back from 2 season ending injuries, and Williams is 2 years younger)
WR – Antonio Bryant (worth the roll of the dice, esp. since he can be had for much cheaper—maybe at the Nate Burleson price?)
FS – Atogwe (i’m too lazy to spell his first name). Adds another pro bowl talent to a team very much void of it. Adding him and Dansby would do wonders for that D.
OLB – resign Taylor. (still a smart move if he’s willing to return for a small price)
This allows Miami to draft without glaring holes. In the first round they could focus on Dan Williams for the future or Brandon Graham. Trading down someone like Jermaine Gresham is decent if they believe he is the next coming of Tony Gonzalez, otherwise it’s not worth drafting in the first round when a Jimmy Graham or BYU’s Pitta will be available in the later rounds.
I still believe Brandon Graham is the pick. Parcells loves his Big Ten picks and I see Miami tapping into Michigan once again…if they think Graham and Wake can set the edge vs. the run. Having those two as book ends on passing downs will be like having Jason Taylor and Trace Armstrong again. Jimmy Graham and Cam Thomas would complete a very solid draft.
by raysfaninminnesota on Mar 7, 2010 11:06 AM EST reply actions
problem with Bryant is Burleson price was 11 mil guaranteed
That’s 4 less than Rolle got so I doubt that kind of money will be spent on players in this talent bracket. They justified paying Dansby but the price for the players on the next level down isn’t worth it.
If Bryant wants to come ultra cheap I’m sure they would entertain the idea unless Parcells hasn’t patched things up and still thinks he’s a turd, even if he’s a polished turd.
by special agent wildcat on Mar 7, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
well, his previous history should help lower the guaranteed portion
He doesn’t have much of a market, maybe more like 6-8 mil guaranteed would be more like it.
by raysfaninminnesota on Mar 7, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
not to shoot you down, more ying to yang but
I feel like they’ve made that mistake with WIlford and Wilson. I’m thinking more like 1 year cheap, make or break but not much money up front. Kind of like what Leigh Bodden did in NE last year. 1 year deal, no franchise tag in year two and now Bodden is sitting pretty as the best CB left on the market.
I think we present more of an opportunity for Bryant instead or Bryant being more of an opportunity for us.
At this point I’m going to assume the Tuna still thinks lowly of him until I see Bryant publicly apologize for it. Being years later I doubt that would happen but I not buying what I believe to be spin put out by Bryant’s handlers.
by special agent wildcat on Mar 7, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
On the bright side
The Jaguars got Aaron Kampman :)
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by uncle finster on Mar 7, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
your welcome
Since you guys have gotten Dansby, do you still need an OLB and a ILB?
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by uncle finster on Mar 7, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Changes the draft strategy a great deal...
I believe OLB is the high value position for draft purposes.
Best player would be CJ Spiller…!!!
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by uncle finster on Mar 7, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
I kinda want Spiller for myself :)
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by Little Nicky 21 on Mar 7, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Is that what he meant?
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by Little Nicky 21 on Mar 7, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh good because I took it the other way and I was worried.
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That's what she said.....
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Mar 8, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
If we sign him, I meant to say lol
That part is kind of important, but if he’s signed, how do we not go NT???
#54
If we think Cam Thomas is comparable to Williams
and will be there for our 2nd rounder, I think we could pass on a NT in round 1 and take a guy like JPP (even though I’m not real high on him, he scares me that high), Earl Thomas (rather have him competing with Clemons than Clark), or my favorite option, CJ Spiller (the offense needs explosiveness).
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by Little Nicky 21 on Mar 7, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to Retirement Fergie!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Also, I am a huge fan of Adrian Zmed! Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock!
thats too bad.
dont these guys know when their drug tests are coming up??
Did they say anything about what kind of drug it was?
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