Heyyy SHOUT-sters and Dolphin-Addicts ; ) ..
At the end of the 2011-2012 season the Miami Dolphins have only four CBs under contract. Sean Smith and Vontae Davis are due to become FAs in 2013, and Nolan Carroll and Jimmy Wilson are the only others we have under contract for the 2012 season..
On January 30th the Dolphin signed CBs Vincent Agnew, Marcus X. Brown and Jonathan Wade to future contracts.
This past Thursday the team announced the signing of defensive back Quinton Lawrence, who the Kansas City Chiefs selected in the sixth-round of the 2009 draft.
Here's a look at our Dolphins current corner-back lineup:
Jonathan Wade 27 5-11 200 5 Tennessee 4.36 forty yard dash time
Vince Agnew 24 5-10 192 1 Central Michigan 4.40 forty
Marcus Brown 25 6-1 190 2 Arkansas State 4.42 forty
Quinton Lawrence 27 6-0 184 4 McNeese State 4.40 forty
Nolan Carroll 25 6-1 202 2 Maryland
Vontae Davis 25 5-11 203 3 Illinois
Sean Smith 25 6-3 214 3 Utah
Jimmy Wilson 25 5-10 185 1 Montana
So, with that said your Dolphins are pretty well off at the CB position for 2012.
However, there's always room for upgrades and preparations for the likely loss of one or the other starting CBs in 2013.
Key:
RFA = Restricted Free Agent (requires draft pick to attain)
LCB = Left side CB
RCB = Right side CB primarily, though most can play either side.
Lardarius Webb (RFA),( LCB Ravens 3-4 ) Age: 25, 5-10, 182, 4.35 forty..
2009 draftee selected in the 3rd round out of "Nicholls State" at overall pick #88, the same draft where the Dolphins selected Vontae Davis at #25 of the first round, and Sean Smith in the second round at overall pick #61..
Webb has seven career interceptions, one forced fumble, two sacks, and one touchdown for his career.. He picked off five passes ( including one pick six of 73 yards ) while surrendering zero touchdowns on 20 passes defensed, as well as contributing one sack, one Forced Fumble, and one touchdown in 2011.. "One of the top corner-backs in the NFL"!!
Richard Marshall, ( LCB Cardinals 3-4 ), Age: 27, 5-11, 198, 4.42 forty..
2006 second rounder out of "Fresno State" Marshall has seventeen interceptions, seven sacks, three Forced Fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns for his career.. He had three interceptions in 11 passes defensed, and two sacks contributed in 2011.. "He has also been an effective player at the free safety position"..
Brandon Carr, ( LCB Chiefs 4-3 ), Age: 26, 6-0, 207, 4.44 forty..
2008 fifth round pick out of "Grand Valley State" Carr has eight career interceptions, one Forced Fumble, and four Fumble recoveries.. He contributed four interceptions toward the 2011 season in 15 passes defensed.. "He is a No. 1-caliber corner-back who will be rewarded with a big contract this off-season"!!
Eric Wright, ( RCB Lions 4-3 ), Age: 27, 5-11, 192, 4.36 forty..
2007 second rounder out of "UNLV" Wright has accumulated thirteen interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, one sack, and one touchdown for his career.. He contributed four int's in 16 passes defensed, and one forced fumble toward 2011..
Terrell Thomas, ( RCB Giants 4-3 ) Age: 27, 6-0, 191, 4.45 forty..
2008 second rounder out of "USC" Thomas has eleven interceptions, six forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two sacks, and one touchdown for his career.. One of those 11 int's came during his rookie season, while he accrued 5 int's in each of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.. He missed the entirety of 2011 with an ACL injury which occurred in August giving him an entire year to be ready for September 2012..
Tracy Porter, ( RCB Saints 4-3 ), Age: 26, 5-11, 186, 4.37 forty..
2008 second round draftee out of "Indiana" Porter has seven interceptions, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one sack, and one touchdown for his career.. He accounted for one interception, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 2011..
William Middleton, ( Backup Jaguars 4-3 ), Age: 26, 5-11, 194, 4.42 forty..
2009 fifth rounder out of "Furman" has two interceptions in four passes defensed, and one sack for his career, with one interception in three passes defensed in 2011..
"William Middleton doesn't have much NFL experience, but he handled himself really well in relief during the 2011 season. He's a young corner with loads of potential."
Zackary Bowman, ( LCB Bears 4-3 ), Age: 27, 6-1, 196, 4.39 forty..
2008 fifth round draftee out of "Nebraska" Bowman has seven interceptions (one in 08 with six in 09), two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries for his career..
Jarrett Bush, ( Back-up Packers 3-4 ) Age: 28, 6-0, 200, 4.45 forty..
2006 undrafted free agent out of "Utah State" Back-up Bush has three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and 1.5 sacks for his career while his sacks with two int's coming in 2011..
Patrick Lee, ( Back-up Packers 3-4 ) Age: 28, 6-0, 196, 4.41 forty..
2008 second round draftee out of "Auburn"..
Kelly Jennings, ( Back-up Bengals 4-3 ) Age: 29, 5-11, 180, 4.39 forty..
2006 first rounder out of "Miami Fl" Jennings has two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recovery, and one sack for his career with the sack coming in 2011..
Antwaun Molden, ( Back-up Patriots 4-3 ) Age: 27, 6-1, 198, 4.39 forty..
2008 third rounder out of "Eastern Kentucky" Moulden had two interceptions in three passes defensed for his career occurring during the 2011 season..
Will Allen, ( Dolphins ) Age: 34, 5-10, 195..
Others;
Dimitri Patterson, Browns, Age: 29
Alan Ball, Cowboys, Age: 27
Will Blackmon, Giants, Age: 27
Justin Tryon, Giants, Age: 28
Justin King, Rams, Age: 25
Elbert Mack, Buccaneers, Age: 26
Roy Lewis, Seahawks, Age: 27
Brandon McDonald, Lions, Age: 27
Jonathan Wilhite, Broncos, Age: 28
Michael Coe, Giants, Age: 28
With all our other needs of priority I'd personally think that the tops guys aren't likely to end-up here, but the rest aren't out of the question (especially GB and Cincy guys).. What and/or who do you think might help-out our Miami Dolphins CB corps in 2012, and beyond??
THANX for an Open-Minded read, and we look forward to your suggestions :) !!
More Others;(including the likes of Red-Flagged Pac-Man Jones,and Cortland Finnegan)
http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012CB.php
