DBess Off-Season.

by FinsDBess15 on Feb 16, 2012 5:17 PM EST

Resign

OL Lydon Murtha: Provides excellent OL depth, if healthy.

DE Philip Merling: I believe Merling will perform at a much higher level in the 4-3.

OL Vernon Carey: Played really well last season at RG, I would keep him and move him back to his original position (RT). Carey has played for the Dolphins his whole career and it's no secret that he wants to stay in Miami, he should come cheap.

DE Ikaika Alama-Francis: Good depth at DE.

LB Marvin Mitchell: Showed flashes late last season, could surprise with his play in 2012.

CB Will Allen: Besides Vontae Davis and Sean Smith, the Dolphins secondary is average to say the least. Allen still plays at a pretty high level and will provide veteran leadership as the slot corner (will help further groom Jimmy Wilson). Allen, like Carey, should also come cheap due to the fact that hes getting up there in age.

Let NT Paul Soliai and DE Kendall Langford walk. They aren't good fits in our new defensive scheme.

Restructure or Cut*

*S Yeremiah Bell: I believe the Dolphins drafted Reshad Jones to eventually replace Bell, but if we can just restructure Bell then by all means keep him.

*TE Anthony Fasano: I would also love to keep Fasano, but I would cut him if he is unwilling to restructure.

DT Tony McDaniel: I wouldn't cut McDaniel because he provides good depth at DT, Starks and Odrick wont be in every down.

Extend DE Cameron Wake and LT Jake Long, no need to say why.

Sign

QB Matt Flynn

I am officially on the Matt Flynn bandwagon. I believe in Joe Philbin and this coaching staff, if they want Matt Flynn to be their franchise QB I'm all for it. Nobody knows Matt Flynn as a QB more than Joe Philbin himself, so he should know if Flynn has what it takes to lead a team. With that said, if the Dolphins pass on Flynn, that would tell me that Joe doesn't believe Flynn is starting QB material, that's all I would need to know.

RG Jake Scott

Jake Scott is the 3rd best G available via 2012 free agency, he would quickly improve the Dolphins right side of the line. Scott would provide veteran leadership and great interior play. An offensive line consisting of Jake Long, Richie Incognito, Mike Pouncey, Jake Scott and Vernon Carey would greatly benefit starting QB Matt Flynn.

FS Reggie Nelson

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Reggie Nelson rejuvenated his career with the Bengals under Dolphins new DC Kevin Coyle. Before signing with Cincinnati, Nelson was a below average safety, but thanks to Coyle, Nelson played like a top safety in 2011. I believe Nelson will continue that success and even improve in 2012 by reuniting with Coyle in Miami.

Draft

DE Quinton Coples

Quinton Coples is the best DE in this years draft, the Dolphins need a pass rusher opposite Cameron Wake, perfect fit. Coples can rush the passer and is a stud against the run. He did have a down year his senior season, but that is the only reason he is not a lock as a top 5 pick. Coples would immediately make the Dolphins defensive line one of the best in the league.

TE Dwayne Allen/Coby Fleener

Dwayne Allen is a great overall TE. He is the best receiving TE in this draft, he has great hands, and is always making plays. The only concern about him was his blocking, however, Allen's blocking was a major improvement this past season, so much in fact that he is now being projected as a first round pick. Allen would be an incredible addition, if he is available. If not, in comes Coby Fleener. Fleener was Andrew Luck's go to guy, he is an excellent receiver, and he is also a pretty good blocker. Either TE would be a great addition to the Dolphins offense.

Remaining picks: BPA at DB, LB, OL, DL.

Your Miami Dolphins Offensive Starters!

QB: Matt Flynn

HB: Reggie Bush, Daniel Thomas

FB: Jerome Messam/Charles Clay

TE: Anthony Fasano/Dwayne Allen, Charles Clay

WR: Brandon Marshall, Brian Hartline, Davone Bess

LT: Jake Long LG: Richie Incognito C: Mike Pouncey RG: Jake Scott RT: Vernon Carey

Your Defensive Starters!

LB: Karlos Dansby, Kevin Burnett, Koa Misi

DE: Cameron Wake, Quinton Coples

DT: Randy Starks, Jared Odrick

DB: Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Will Allen

FS: Reggie Nelson

SS: Yeremiah Bell

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I like pretty much most of that

I wouldn’t cut Fasano though if he’s unwilling to restructure. I would consider Carey, but I’d explore other options in FA and only take him back if he comes cheap. He really struggled in 2010 at RT and I’d be hesitant to have to rely on him.

I like IAF and I suppose we could keep him as a DE, but if we have Wake, Merling (agree with you on him), and Coples, I think we don’t really need him if we’d look to try Misi at DE as well.

I do like Marvin Mitchell a lot and I’d be for bringing Will Allen back as well, but like Carey, I may explore younger options in FA before I commit to him.

Overall, I like it a lot and it isn’t an improbable scenario.

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by Finhead83 on Feb 16, 2012 5:25 PM EST reply actions

I would rather keep Carey and Allen, than sign a younger unproven player.

Carey and Allen have been with the team along time, and considering they want to stay in Miami (at least Carey does) they should come cheap.

by FinsDBess15 on Feb 17, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

I like it kinda , I think Carey is already under contract and he reworked his deal to be a gaurd and is getting Gaurd money

so I doubt he will jump back out side for less money. Don’t forget we moved him cause he was sub-Par out there he has lost a step. I would like us to make a move also for a strong WR to go with Marshall

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by 21Dave on Feb 16, 2012 6:55 PM EST reply actions

He's a FA though.

He’ll play wherever as long as someone pays him I’m sure.

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by Finhead83 on Feb 16, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

OK I agree he will play wherever the pay him to

by 21Dave on Feb 17, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions

Carey's a FA,

and Allen/Fleener will be a good compliment to Marshall. Idk what the obsession is for a #2 receiver, this team has many holes, another #2 would be a luxury not a need. Brian Hartline and Davone Bess are great complimentary receivers with Matt Moore at QB (not saying Moore’s a bad QB), imagine what they can do with a franchise QB.

by FinsDBess15 on Feb 16, 2012 10:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Why would you move Carey back to RT?

He was not good there. Two years ago he was only slightly better than Marc Columbo and that is not saying much. At LG he can’t pull, but he also is a beast. You trade speed and ability to pull, for domination up the middle when you need it. I like Incognito, but if you go out and find a LG that can actually pull, I would almost rather see Carey start over Incognito. He is much more talented even at his age, than Incognito.

We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?

by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 16, 2012 8:48 PM EST reply actions

Incognito played extremly well last season,

the whole left side of the offensive line did (when Long was healthy). With that said, don’t fix what isn’t broken. Carey didn’t do so well at RT one season, are you just going to forget the success he had at the position because of one year? I’m not saying he’s going to play like he did in the past, but I would give him a shot. The Dolphins aren’t going to have a perfect offensive line, every team has it’s holes.

by FinsDBess15 on Feb 16, 2012 9:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Oh... also...

Everyone is just ASSUMING that because Philbin knows everything about Flynn that he is in love with the idea of bringing him here. In reality, maybe he does know about Flynn and he would rather have a complete unknown like Matt Moore, than Flynn. We are only guessing that this guy was even close to the player that Rodgers was. What if he saw the deficiencies in Flynn day after day, on the field, in the meeting room, in the offseason. Maybe Philbin knows better than anyone else in the league that this guy is nothing but a career backup? Maybe the difference between Flynn and Rodgers made hope and pray that Rodgers never went down. The one game could have been dumbed down for Flynn because they knew how little he actually could grasp. They put up big numbers for one game, but was that because the WRs stepped up? I am not saying that is definitely the case… but it is as plausible as the guy is actually just as good as Aaron Rodgers… isn’t it?

We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?

by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 16, 2012 8:54 PM EST reply actions

I mean... for all we know ...

the thought of Flynn could have Philbin hoping and praying that a guy like John Beck becomes available…

We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?

by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 16, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions

That's why i said

“if the Dolphins pass on Flynn, that would tell me that Joe doesn’t believe Flynn is starting QB material, that’s all I would need to know.”

by FinsDBess15 on Feb 16, 2012 9:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I like it

just trying to figure out when we brought Donald Thomas back to run the ball……. :) I thought he looked a little slow at times last year.

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by rintintinsoldier on Feb 17, 2012 6:32 AM EST reply actions

I am sure he looks slow running the ball...

Donald Thomas is the G we cut a couple of year ago. I think the Patriots picked him up. I think you mean Daniel Thomas, though….

We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?

by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 17, 2012 7:54 AM EST up reply actions