Throwing Darts: The Offseason
Some random internet dude's opinion on what the Fins should do this offseason:
Offensive Coordinator:
Candidates (These are from the Phinsider)?
Chris Palmer (former Browns HC), Rob Chudzinski (former Browns OC, current Chargers TE coach), Brian Daboll (former Browns OC), Brad Childress (former Eagles QB coach/OC and Vikings HC) and John Garrett (Cowboys TE coach). The hottest candidate this offseason is Josh McDaniels. Who knows? Ross might take that money he couldn't spend on Jim Harbaugh and throw it at McDaniels. But my dark horse candidate is Tom Clements, the Packers' QB coach. What does he have going for him?
-Came to Green Bay in 2006 after a stint as the Buffalo Bills' OC in 04-05 and as a professional QB coach since 1997.
-In 04, his offense ranked 7th in the NFL with 24.7 PPG. In 05, his offense ranked 24th (could be attributed to starting J.P. Losman for eight games, though I'll let you guys make your own opinions).
-Who has he helped groom in Green Bay? Some guy by the name of Aaron Rodgers. From what I hear, he's decent.
-He's learned a QB-friendly offense from Mike McCarthy in Green Bay.
More after the jump!
Free Agency:
The guys Miami should resign:
QB Tyler Thigpen
NT Paul Soliai (Top priority)
C Richie Incognito (Best center on the Fins)
HB Patrick Cobbs (dude does everything/Sparano favorite)
QB coach Chad Pennington (Yes, bring him back as a QB coach. He'd be a great fit).
The guys Miami should look at:
CB Nnamdi Asomugha-if Ross doesn't throw money at McDaniels, here's where it could be intercepted. Plus, he'd allow Sean Smith to move around the field and match up with bigger receivers in jump-ball situations. And who better to tutor Sean Smith than a tall corner like Asomugha?
OG Davin Joseph-Possible Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agent. Mauler at right guard. Made the Pro Bowl in 2009 as an alternate. Started 54 of 55 possible games. Would move John Jerry out to right tackle, allowing flexibility with Vernon Carey.
OG Robert Gallery-Former bust at LT, moved to LG in 2007 and quickly became Oakland's best lineman. Possibly wants out as a result of Tom Cable's firing. Would improve toughness immediately on the offensive line.
WR/PR Steve Breaston-Had a 1,000 yard season as the third receiver in Arizona in 2008 (with Kurt Warner at QB). Production suffered this season due to rookies at QB. Can be the speed receiver Miami needs and add a (possible) breakaway threat as a returner.
WR Braylon Edwards-Despite his drop-happy reputation, was actually better this year hands-wise. Jests only have cap room to resign one of their two mercenaries at WR: Edwards or Holmes. Holmes will likely be resigned. Plus, Edwards thought Miami would draft him way back when in 2005.
HB Michael Bush-Considered by some in Oakland to be the more talented runner (between him and Darren McFadden). Has little tread on his tires. 27. Could be gone with Tom Cable's firing as well. A big back with better feet than most would think. Can catch out of the backfield.
HB Darren Sproles-Everybody's second favorite FA target after Mankins. Fast back that contributes in the receiving and return game. Would immensely improve kick return and 3rd down situations.
DISCLAIMER: Miami should not SIGN all these guys. It would take much, MUCH more cap space than we have.
Mock Draft (for those have that do not like mock drafts in January of mocks trying to predict trades, skip this part and leave comments on the rest of the post):
Round 1 (trade down)-Torrey Smith, WR/KR, Maryland.
Round 3-Jerrell Powe, NT, Ole Miss
Round 3-(gained with trade down)-Robert Sands, S, West Virginia
Round 4-Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
Round 5-Bilal Powell, HB, Louisville
Round 6-Derrick Locke, HB/KR, Kentucky
Round 6-Virgil Green, TE, Nevada
Round 7-Lester Jean, WR, FAU
Round 7-Bruce Miller, OLB, UCF
The end. Feel free to leave comments, agree/disagree, throw in your 2 cents, etc!
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A couple thoughts from me.
I would replace Sproles with DeAngelo Williams, I think if we are wanting to get a shifty elusive back, Williams is better at that than Sproles, IMO. I would also drop Gallery from that list of free agents to pursue. I don’t think that he was that much better than any of the guys that we have now.
Breaston would be nice, but Arizona will never let him go. They will most likely be getting a new QB in the draft or letting Skelton take the reins, and they are gonig to want to keep a couple of good weapons for their young QB to use.
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Riding on the Blaine Train: The Draft Blaine Gabbert Bandwagon.
Larry Fitz is looking to get paid too, so something has to give.
Damn the sheriff, Bring on MARSHALL LAW
by fin4three5yrs on Jan 16, 2011 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Is his last contract already up?
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Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 16, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
maybe
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LOL Thats a terrible answer.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 16, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
So you did not find that helpful?
-Pulse of the Maggots P.o.t.M. The "Font" Nazi - Alpha6
The "pm striker king"- WZB The "reply" Nazi -Aplha6
Leader of Sparano for RedZone Play Caller and Fire Dave DeGuglielmo Bandwagon
"Give me a minute and I'll change your mind. Give me a bullet and I'll change your life" -Gematria - Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone
Maybe this would be
3/11/2008: Signed a four-year, $40 million contract w/NTC. The deal contains $30 million guaranteed, including a $15 million signing bonus, and a $9 million option bonus and $3.1 million roster bonus in the second year. If Fitzgerald is franchise tagged in 2012, he must be paid $23 million that season. 2011: $7 million, 2012: Free Agent
-Pulse of the Maggots P.o.t.M. The "Font" Nazi - Alpha6
The "pm striker king"- WZB The "reply" Nazi -Aplha6
Leader of Sparano for RedZone Play Caller and Fire Dave DeGuglielmo Bandwagon
"Give me a minute and I'll change your mind. Give me a bullet and I'll change your life" -Gematria - Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone
Much better.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 16, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
No I could have come up with that.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 16, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
We might see a few more candidates after the playoffs are over
We've gone from Socrates to Snookie- Ducky
You think Cleveland's cool? I've never heard anybody say "I'm going to Cleveland on vacation." What's so good about Cleveland?- Joakim Noah
we def need to draft o-line
get young guys who can be groomed into starting one day
here kitty kitty kitty BANG!
Would drop Cobbs and give his money to McDaniels
Mankin, Asomugha, Bush, DeAngelo, and Breaston are guys I would target and try to ensure none of our AFCe foes get them.
Damn the sheriff, Bring on MARSHALL LAW
im 100% on the tom clements bandwagon. that would give me hope. some of those FA would help. with you on joseph and moving jerry out to RT. carey is to slow. asomugha at corner and move smith to SS. bell is getting long in the tooth and smith plays the TE very well. not with you on all ur draft pics. need to much help on the OL not to draft any. do like derrick locke and virgil green. maybe dalton, pending what they do in FA. they signed tom brandstater ( 6’5 223 ). curoius to see what he has to offer. bring in clements and let him work with him. never know he could be the diamond in the ruff. IMO.

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