Dolphins Re-Sign DT Paul Solia and add CB Richard Marshall

Heyyy Miami Dolphin FANS, Here's an uplifting bit of news!!

The Miami Dolphins signed CB Richard Marshall! He was the second ranked corner back on my CB article behind only Ladarius Webb who was franchised at the last minute. Richard Marshall had the highest Cornerback ranking on the list with the help of his Safety abilities.

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".

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_football_dolphins/2012/03/richard-marshall-signs-3-year-deal-with-miami-dolphins.html


Also AWESOME to re-sign Paul Soliai at a top quality Defensive Tackle rate (which is what he is in a 4 - 3 Defense), rather than franchising him at an Elite QB rate!! Finally not letting a solid guy that's about to become elite at his position get away before blossoming !!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7687695/2012-nfl-free-agency-miami-dolphins-keep-paul-soliai-2-years-12m-source-says

TWO HUGEEEEE MIAMI DOLPHIN SCORES, EXCELLENT MANAGERIAL MOVES :) !!! GOFINS!!

If so inclined, Here's the Free Agent Corner Back Article..

http://www.dolphinshout.com/2012/02/2012-free-agent-corner-backs.html

2012 Free Agent Dolphin Shout Consensus Chart

Plyr/Pos	OL	WR	TE	RB	DLine	DB	QB
Beach							Flynn
BgBeau	Guard				PassRshr
CanAm	Nicks				PLangford		Flynn
Collins	OLine		TE		DE		Flynn
Eddie12	VCarey				PLangford		Flynn
GadlFn	OL				DL	Safety	Flynn
Diane							Flynn
Jake						CB
Jimmy	OLine						QB
JP-Bel	Guard		TE		DL	RNelson
Jules					PassRshr		Peyton
Keith							Peyton
MattBar	OLine	RMeachem				DB
MiaDlFn	CNicks	VJackson
McBride							Flynn
Nathan							Peyton
NEFnFn							Flynn
Ohio						RNelson
Otto	Guard	WR	DClark			DB
Patrick	R-OL		TE		PassRshr		Flynn
Paul							Peyton
PhnDude							Peyton
Polly	DBell	RWayne	DClark		JMincey	RNelson	Flynn
Quin	Grubbs					RNelson	Peyton
Ref	OLine						Flynn
Rich	Guard		TE
Rick							Flynn
Rob							Flynn
RvrdoG	Grubbs	LRobinson			PLangford		Peyton
Scott							Peyton
SgtFlex							Flynn
Shawn	Grubbs	RMeachem	JCarlson	MBush		RNelson	Flynn
Sqally			DClark
TexDlFn	CNicks				DE	CB	Flynn
Thorny						CB	Henne:)
Tony					PassRshr		Peyton
13kv	CNicks		KDavis		MAnderson	RNelson	Flynn
MLawson

SORRY to AnyOne I may have missed as well as Big-Rey, Hooterize, Indy, Louis Wilson, PhinFan86, Quadzilla, SteveO, Webb, and Wynn !! I looked at every entry over the last month, and couldn't find a player or position that you recommended for Free Agency!! Lots of great comments, but nothing that I could find written in stone relating to the above chart! Maybe along the way, I can find something from you all to contribute toward a similar Draft plan in April?? While I'll also be hoping not to leave a bunch of blanks in the draft issue, with every bodies cooperation, of course..

RiverdoG ""Once again a quick look back on some history since Ireland has been here sheds some light on what the Dolphins will do. Honestly I have no idea what they are thinking.

A.) A big splash is in order some where in FA.
B.) Where we have weaknesses on the team, they will be addressed before the draft. So we know we are weak at OG, OT, TE, DE, DB safety and nickel. do I need to mention QB ? Those positions will most likely be addressed, they aren't going into the draft from a point of weakness anywhere on the roster. At least that has not been there MO for the past few years.

Philbin could change the past history ( I hope he does at least a little ) and as always Boss Ross is a dimension that is unknown to me.""

BigRey "Not sure what is different or even bad about this period of time. If entertainment is what the end result is for most of us, I want more football content NOW!!!"

Beach Potato "Philbin Phins get Fynn franchise'...Say that 3 times..."

CanAM "The Dolphins won't be able to buy all this talent until they cut salaries and/or release overpriced players! As of 2011, Soliai alone is taking up over $12 million. Bell is costing $3.7 million. Brandon Marshall, $6.5 million. Fasano $1.9 million, Carey $2.5 million, Will Allen $1.5 million."

Eddieb12 "believe Miami should go with a West Coast offense then get a QB that is young enough to take you there. I don't believe anyone is thinking that we will go to the promise land this year with either option so how much does it benefit a team just to make it to the play offs with a 36 year old quarterback. It would mean a lot more to make it or get close with a younger guy with years of potential. I like Flynn but that is still up the the coaches, Philbin knows him better than anyone else so it should be his choice. This way we can re-sign some of our FA players that are committed to the Dolphins winning ways."

Indy "But, to MM in particular. I totally agree that this guy is getting shafted. The only qb on the market that is without a doubt better than him is a HEALTHY Manning. Flynn isn't even going to be tagged by the Packers. But let's get real - everyone arguing that this guy or that guy is better than MM is just stating an opinion. The stats say that only 11 guys IN THE WORLD (maybe a couple more with injuries) were better than MM at playing qb in the NFL last year, and none of those guys are on the market, be smart and a little classy and give MM a fair shake."

JP-Belg "Please stick with Moore for at least another season and stuff the team with talent at all positions other than QB. Make the jump next year eventually, if Moore fails. But I'm confident he doesn't fail. You know what? If I'm the Dolphins GM, I would maybe trade up in the draft. Not for RG3... for Blackmon! Or stay on 8th and draft pass rusher."

Miamidolfan "I would like to see the Fins get WR Vincent Jackson and OG Carl Nicks. We can't just keep waiting for something good to happen we have to make it happen. So I say why not GO FOR IT! Take a chance for a change. I hate it when these GM's make moves that will be just good and safe enough to keep them employed but the team stays mediocre for life. Average is the enemy of great. In this league you either want to be really good or really bad but never average because you'll stay that way forever and I'm sick of it already!"

Patrick "Now remember, I like to take a side in an argument and go all in with it. This was written in complete support of Matt Moore and I'm a little surprised at how many folks think Moore has earned the right to be the starter in Miami when they enter training camp. I believe that is exactly the plan with whomever they bring in except Peyton Manning, Manning will be anointed the chosen one the moment he is signed, if he is signed. If Flynn is signed, he will have to compete with Moore, but the reality is, Flynn will be getting paid about 5 times what Moore is making and the Dolphin management and Philbin will look pretty silly if they pay all that money for a player to ride the pine. In essence, it means unless the Dolphins draft a QB, Moore will not be given a fair chance to start. That is my point, if anyone thinks Moore will get a fair shake if the Dolphins sign a FA, you're fooling yourself."

Polly "OH I did hear Mario Manningham( the great SB catch ) might be available, A great addition if available."

Rick "Whatever they do, they should make Matt Moore feel welcome in Miami."

Rich "Give Matt Moore more protection and a good dump off target that can catch the ball.Draft a quarter back for the future."

RiverdoG "I would also think we are going to raid some of the players from Green Bay as the former staff did with all those Dallas players. I would imagine no one will like hearing that, I know I don't. There is a bit of a difference this time. If we do raid the Packers, we are at least getting players from a team that was in the playoffs. So that makes some sense to me, I can't say that about the Cowboys players.
So I wouldn't want players coming to us from teams like the Jags, Panthers, Chiefs, Colts, Titans, or the Vikings. All of those players would be off my list. We must change the mentality to a winning state of mind, one of the ways of doing that is to bring players in here from winning programs, but there are always exceptions and I will have to except what we do whether I like it or not."

Shawn "I agree that bringing Flynn and Tannehill would BE LOGICAL AND MAKE SENSE. These 2 QB'S would not come in as strangers to our system and we may be able to EXPECT SUCCESS from them."

Thorny "my only hope is that Philbin starts anew and does not get somebody else's throw aways. Look there is a draft for a reason, this team has talent and does need more but would you rather be a hungry young team or a lazy give me the money type team???"http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Wynn "I don't know why you people believe that the F word starts today. To me If Ireland lips are moving you have got to question what he is saying. I do understand why they have to put up smoke screens this time of the year and keep their plans close to the vest. But with Ireland it's a year round game.
Shula would not answer any questions about the draft or players until it happened the man is a class act.CAN ANYONE FIND THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH."

Courtesy CanAM "Expert: a man who makes three correct guesses consecutively."
Laurence J. Peter

Heres the list ( one last time ) of the most preferred potential Dolphin Free Agent prospects.. Just "click here", http://www.dolphinshout.com/p/dolphins-cap-overview.html and scroll down through the comments section where every needed Positional player prospect is listed..

Franchise tagged list..
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/54560/franchise-tagged

THANX for an Open-Minded read, and THANK-YOU-ALL for your contributions!! GOFINS!!

2012 Free Agent Safeties

Hey SHOUT-ster FIN-Addicts :)

Well, we only have eight more days until opening day of the 2012 Free Agency period! We have previously discussed the Dolphins most desirable quarterbacks, offensive linemen, tight ends, receivers, running backs, outside pass rushers, and cornerbacks. The only positional prospects of need that we have yet to discuss are Safeties, which happens to currently be a weak position for the Miami Dolphins.

Here are some of the Free Agent safeties that might arouse our flipper.

Michael Griffin, FS ( 4 - 3 Titans ), 27, 6 - 0, 203, 4.48 forty..
This 2007 number 19 first round draft pick out of Texas in eighty games has accrued 389 tackles, 2 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 17 interceptions, with 1 touchdown, including 75 tackles, one forced fumble, and two interceptions in 2011.. Michael Griffin played very well in 2011, and is expected to follow Jeff Fisher to St. Louis..

Reggie Nelson, FS ( 4 - 3 Bengals ), 29, 5 - 11, 206, 4.37 forty..
A former Gator, Nelson was drafted by Jacksonville at number 21 in the first round of 2007.. In his seventy-seven games he's tabulated 326 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 13 interceptions, and 1 TD.. Toward the 2011 season he contributed eighty-five tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, four interceptions, and his one career touchdown.. It's been suggested that he's highly likely to be pursued by our Dolphins and his former Defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle who is now in Miami..

Thomas DeCoud, FS ( 4 - 3 Falcons ), 27, 6 - 2, 192, 4.57 forty..
This Cal Bear was chosen in the 2008 third round by the Falcons, and has fifty-eight games played with 234 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 8 interceptions, while he had a very productive 2011 with eighty-six tackles to go along with four interceptions.. "Thomas DeCoud is good in run support, but tends to get lost in coverage. He performed poorly in the beginning of the year, but picked up his play late."

Dwight Lowery, FS ( 4 - 3 Jaguars ), 26, 5 - 11, 198, 4.55 forty..
This San Diego State 2008 Jet fourth round selection has 56 games played, 143 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 9 interceptions, and 2 touchdowns.. After being traded to the Jags in 2011 he contributed thirty-six tackles, one fumble recovery, and two interceptions..

Brodney Pool, SS ( 4 - 3 Jets ), 28, 6 - 2, 214 was a 2005 second round pick of the Cleveland Browns via the Oklahoma Sooners.. In seven NFL years he has accumulated 100 games played, 365 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, 13 interceptions, and 1 touchdown, though 2011 was his least productive season in tabulating only 14 games, 36 tackles, .5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery with one int..

Craig Steltz, SS ( 4 - 3 Bears ), 26, 6 - 1, 210, 4.63 forty..
Chicago 2008 forth round pick via the LSU Tigers has 48 games played, 86 tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception.. With 2011 being his first sixteen game season he accumulated the majority of his four years worth of stats in making fifty-three tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble..

LaRon Landry, SS ( 3 - 4 Redskins ), 27, 6 - 0, 220, 4.44 forty..
2007 number six first round draft pick of Washington via the LSU Tigers.. Landry being somewhat injury-prone and having only 64 games played has 383 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions.. In only one-half of the 2011 season ( due to a mid-season Achilles injury ) he contributed 48 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, and 1 fumble recovery.. Landry has played in just 17 games the past two years.

James Inhedigbo, SS ( 4 - 3 Patriots), 28, 6 - 1, 215, has fifty-three games played, 118 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.. He accrued sixty-nine of his tackles during his first year with the Patriots in 2011 after his initial three years with the jets..

Reggie Smith, Backup SS ( 3 - 4 49ers ), 25, 6 - 1, 200, 4.47 forty..
This Oklahoma Sooner 2008 third round pick of San Francisco in forty-five games played has contributed sixty-four tackles and two interceptions (with one 2011 int)..

Tom Zbikowski, Backup SS ( 3 - 4 Ravens ), 27, 5 - 11, 200 pounds was a third round 2008 pick of Baltimore out of Notre Dame.. He has fifty-three games played, eighty-eight tackles, one sack, and two interceptions, with 23 tackles to go with one sack in 2011..

Haruki Nakamura, Backup FS ( 3 - 4 Ravens ), 26, 5 - 10, 200, is a 2008 sixth round pick of the Ravens, and has accrued fifty-six games, fifty-two tackles, with one forced fumble..

Corey Lynch, Backup FS ( 4 - 3 Buccaneers ) Age: 27.
Brandon Meriweather, Backup SS ( 4 - 3 Bears ) Age: 28.
James Sanders, Backup SS ( 4 - 3 Falcons ) Age: 28.
Paul Oliver, Backup FS ( 4 - 3 Chargers ) Age: 28.

On Janurary 30th the Dolphins signed SS Anderson Russell..

The Miami Dolphins could show interest in Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent FS Reggie Nelson this offseason because he played for defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle in Cincinnati.

Who are you interested in?

Here's the entire 2012 Free Agent Safety list..
http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012S.php

For a review of all the names we've covered at other positions "click here"
http://www.dolphinshout.com/p/dolphins-cap-overview.html , and scroll down through the comments section..

THANX for an Open-minded read as we look forward to your input :) !! GOFINS !!!

2012 Free Agent Corner Backs

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

2012 Defensive Free Agent Outside Pass Rushers...

Hey Dolphin-Addicts and Wanna-Be General Managers..

It's been reported that "currently" without the complete knowledge of where the cap will exactly be set, our Dolphins will have approximately eleven million dollars available toward Free agency, along with an additional recommended five million available for draft picks. The actual dollar amount is said to be in that neighborhood even without the restructuring of current contracts or the release of currently contracted players (which are transactions that will take place). This will allow us to pinch many more million's of dollars toward the shopping list..

I myself am of the optimistic belief that we'll end-up somewhere around the 20 million mark (give or take a few million) with the restructuring of contracts along with the outright releases of dead weight players that might not fit the new scheme's and/or coach's preferences.. Seeing that it's suggested every year that we won't have money to throw around, and every year we somehow land Big-Names for Big-Bucks, Ireland will again find the additional funds required to make a Big Splash in the 2012 free agency period :)!! Already in 2012 it's being suggested (early in the process) that we have far more available cap space than in recent years past, which should also lead others to believe that this upcoming Free Agency period will bring us a big name or two, along with possibly a few other more affordable, yet substantial pieces. Maybe 5 four million dollar guys, 4 five million dollar guys, 3 six million dollar guys, or 2 nine million dollar guys to go along with a few minimum wagers to start with would be my guess (give or take a few million on each). While in relation to my world the difference between 15 and 20 million is three packs of smokes rather than four, therefore the above "hypothetical" is a generalization, so don't hold me to it!!

It's been suggested at previous Free Agent entries that upon the opening of business on March 13th the Miami Dolphins will pursue a highly sought after Quarterback along with an Offensive-Lineman and/or a Tight-End, which is likely to take up at least one half of our/my optimistically projected 20 million.. So with that in mind, lets go on a lil-spending spree while realizing that your Dolphins are also in great need of a Defensive back or two (to be discussed in the near future) and an imposing pass rusher to play on the opposite side of Cameron Wake, which is what we'll be dabbling-in here!!

Here are my personal, thoroughly researched, DE/OLB rankings, and I'm thinking we won't be able to afford the top guys if we do indeed go after an expensive QB (No-Brainer), an OLineman, and/or a TE/WR. I have also included a link at the bottom with all the available Defensive-Ends and Outside Line-Backers..

Keeping other needs and the cap space you project in mind...
WHO DO YOU LIKE??

Defensive Ends and/or Outside Linebackers...

1) Mario Williams, DE/OLB (3-4 Base Houston Texans), 27, 6-6, 283, 82 games, 53 sacks, 11 FF, ( 5 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble in 2011 )

2) Cliff Avril, DE/OLB (4 - 3 Base Detroit Lions), 26, 6-3, 260, 57 games, 30 sacks, 14 FF, ( 11 sacks, 6 Forced Fumbles, 1 Int in 2011 )

3) Jeremy Mincey, DE (4 - 3 Jacksonville Jaguars), 28, 6-3, 270, 40 games, 15 sacks, 4 FF, ( 8 sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles, 1 Interception in 2011 )

4) Mark Anderson, DE ( 3-4/4-3 New England Patriots), 29, 6-4, 255, 93 games, 35.5 sacks, 7 FF,( 10 sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

5) Anthony Spencer, OLB (3-4 Dallas Cowboys), 28, 6-3, 257, 76 games, 21.5 sacks, 10 FF, ( 6 sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

6) Ahmad Brooks, OLB (3-4 San Francisco 49'ers), 28, 6-3, 259, 58 games, 20 sacks, 7 FF, 1 Int, ( 7 sacks, 1 forced fumble in 2011 )

7) Kroy Beirman, DE (4-3 Atlanta Falcons), 27, 6-3, 255, 64 games, 12 sack, 1 FF, 2 Int, 11 ( 2.5 sacks, 1 Interception in 2011 )

8) Antwan Applewhite, DE (4-3 Carolina Panthers), 26, 6-3, 258, 42 games, 5.5 sacks, 3 FF, ( 2 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble in 2011 )

9) Wallace Gilberry, DE (4-3 Kansas City Chiefs), 27, 6-2, 268, 53 games, 14 sack, 4 FF, ( 2.5 sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

10) William Hayes, DE (4-3 Tennessee Titans), 27, 6-3, 272, 43 games, 8 sacks, 4 FF, ( 1.5 sacks in 2011 )

11) Robert Mathis, DE/OLB (4-3 Indianapolis Colts), 31, 6-2, 245, 135 games, 83.5 sacks, 39 FF, ( 9.5 sacks, 3 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

12) Manny Lawson, OLB (4-3 Cincinnati Bengals), 28, 6-5, 240, 80 games, 16 sacks, 6 FF, 2 Int, ( 1.5 sacks in 2011 )

13) Erin Henderson, OLB (4-3 Minnesota Vikings), 26, 6-3, 244, 36 games, 1.5 sacks, 4 FF, ( 1.5 sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

14) Eric Walden, OLB (3-4 Green Bay Packers), 27, 6-2, 250, 51 games, 6 sacks, 2 FF, ( 3 sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles in 2011 )

15) Kendall Langford, DE (4-3 Miami Dolphins), 26, 6-6, 295, 64 games,7.5 sacks,4 FF, ( 1 Forced Fumble in 2011 )

16) Phillip Merling, DE (4-3 Miami Dolphins),27, 6-4, 295, 47 games, 3.5 sacks, 1 Int

17) Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE (4-3 Miami Dolphins), 27, 6-5, 290, 35 games, 1 sack

Which Pass Rushing Free Agent Defensive-Ends and/or Outside Linebackers do you think might fit at an affordable rate and why ?? I need definition on all positions and players for a "quote fueled" final Free Agency article in early March, so don't be shy !!

THANX for an open-minded read and stay tuned for follow-up Free Agent reports!! Also, keep an eye-out at the top of the SHOUT home page for a "Free Agency" tab where past, present, and future FA articles can continuously be delved upon in gathering a well rounded, reasonable 2012 MIAMI DOLPHIN Free Agency Plan!! GOFINS :)

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012DE.php

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012OLB.php

Miami Dolphin 2012 Free-Agency Period (Offense Beyond QB))

Heyy SHOUT-sters, and ALL Fin-Addicts :) !!

CONGRATULATIONS to the New York Giants!!
Who's ready to move forward toward a 2012/13 MIAMI DOLPHIN CHAMPIONSHIP ??

Well it's that time of year again when we fans like to pretend that on a food-stamp budget we can treat ourselves to a buffet of Lobster, Steak, and all our taste-buds favorites.. More times than not a patron is lucky to land one brick of GubMent Cheese per year to melt upon their nachos, while two or more of the most talked about town, pleasantly propelling moisture to the mouth entries being attainable is an extreme rarity!!

Regardless of delayed, non-traditional and/or heavily Restricted 2010 & 2011 Free-Food Periods!! The Miami Dolphins have been able to nourish our suffering from malnutrition team with tasty starters the likes of WR Brandon Marshall with this recent years 1,214 yards, ILB Karlos Dansby, OLB/Pass rusher extraordinaire Cameron Wake, ILB Kevin Burnett, and QB Matt Moore among several others.. They were also able to sneak a highly sought after delicacy into their plastic-bag lined pocket with a refreshing portion of Tail-Back Reggie Bush in order to keep him from hitting the bidding-war of an open market in a bold tasting though affordable Pre-Free Agency trade with the New Orleans Saints!!(Bush accrued an amazing 1,086 rushing yards at a five yard average per-carry pace, 296 receiving yards and 7 TD's in basically half a season) which is approximately how long it took for us to pre-heat the oven!! All these moves took place in a highly-irregular, non-traditional, impersonal drive-thru format with General Manager Jeff Ireland at the wheel of the grade strand, and in charge of maneuvering between the barriers while counting his available change!! For the most part 2010's UN-restricted Free Agents were all rendered Restricted, and 2011's Free-Food appetizers were dished-out after the main course, all due to the CBA fiasco and subsequent lockout!!

Now that every thing is back to business as usual!! According to the 2011 season (Beyond QB), Our Miami Dolphins of 2012 would seem to be in the market for at least one Offensive Lineman due to a weak-link or two, while aging veteran Vernon Carey is himself due to become somewhat marketable be it for us or some-other team, and/or an inner-division rival.. I don't know about you but if given the chance, I'd take D'Brick Ferguson over VC in a micro-waved-second, (though the Jets will likely Franchise Ferguson)!! However, at this moment I have us going with "Can't Miss" eventual superstar Tackle Riley Reiff in the first round of the 2012 draft.. Therefore, one FA Lineman and/or simply retaining always reliable somewhere Vernon Carey might do the trick?? The Dolphins might also be scanning over the NFL's new favorite flavors in search of a Big-Play-making TE, while the Diva receivers could be stirred, smelt, or tasted via the desert, "whine", fine-wine, and coffee selection..

This particular 2012 Miami Dolphin Free Agency period offers a wide range of highly touted players at positions of great need.. Many players that will actually be looking forward to jumping in the basket of those doing the shopping, because of the new chefs, while those same hired hands have first hand knowledge in experimenting with several of these particular spices over the last four years or so!! Below is a narrowed-down briefly entailed menu of players I believe might help our situation at offensive positions of great need (Beyond QB)!! They aren't necessarily the top ranked guys at each position, just my personal preferred rankings of the guys that most fit what we might desire based on size, age, upside, ability, versatility, speed, and so on, In My Humble Opinion :) !!

QB/LOBster (comes with your choice of two side-dishes and there inclusions)
For the sake of gathering a "community" consensus towards a wide-ranged positional Free Agent Plan :)!! Lets pretend that each and every one of you already has the LOBster of your choice on your sizzling tray, and all you need are a few other affordable yet palatable garnishing that would define your free agency meal..

Offensive-Line, (served with a hearty stack of pancakes)

1) De'Brickashaw Ferguson (New York Jets) Starting Left Tackle, 28 , 6-6, 310
2) Carl Nicks (New Orleans Saints) Starting Left Guard, 26, 6-5, 343
3) Ben Grubbs (Baltimore Ravens) Starting Left Guard, 27, 6-3, 310
4) Barry Richardson (Kansas City Chiefs) Starting Right Tackle, 25, 6-6, 319
5) Jerad Gaither (San Diego Chargers) Starting Left Tackle, 25, 6-9, 340
6) Demetrius Bell (Buffalo Bills) Offensive Tackle, 28, 6-5, 311
7) Breno Giocomini (Seattle Seahawks) Starting Right Tackle, 26, 6-7, 318
8) Guy Whimper (Jacksonville Jaguars) Starting Right Tackle, 29, 6-5, 302
9) Jeremy Zutah (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Starting Left Guard, 26, 6-4, 308
10) Lydon Murtha RFA (Miami Dolphins) Right Tackle, 26, 6-7, 315
11) Vernon Carey (Miami Dolphins) Starting Right Guard, 30 , 6-5, 340
12) Geoff Hangartner (Carolina Panthers) Starting Right Guard, 29, 6-5, 301
13) Evan Mathis (Philadelphia Eagles) Starting Left Guard, 30, 6-5, 302
14) Max Starks (Pittsburgh Steelers) Starting Left Tackle, 30, 6-8, 345
15) Mike Brisiel (Houston Texans) Right Guard, 28, 6-5, 300

Wide-Receiver, (includes Fries, Desert, "Whine", and or Coffee)

1) Marques Colston(New Orleans Saints),28,6-4,225, 449 receptions, 6240 yrds, 48 TDs
2) Robert Meachem(New Orleans Saints),27,6-2,210, 141 receptions, 2269 yrds, 23TDs
3) Steve Johnson ( Buffalo Bills ), 25, 6-2, 210, 170 receptions, 2189 yrds, 19 TDs
4) Mario Manningham(New York Giants),25,6-0,185, 160 receptions, 2315 yrds, 18 TDs
5) Pierre Garcon (Indianapolis Colts),25, 6-0, 210, 188 receptions, 2519 yrds, 16 TDs
6) Wes Welker ( New England Patriots ), 30, 5-9, 185, 650 receptions, 7226 yrds, 32 TDs
7) DeShawn Jackson(Philadelphia Eagles), 25, 5-10, 175, 229 receptions, 4085 yrds, 21 TDs
8) Laurent Robinson (Dallas Cowboys), 26, 6-2, 194, 143 receptions, 1858 yrds, 15 TDs
9) Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs),27,6-2,221, 356 receptions, 4927 yrds, 36 TDs
10) Andre Caldwell (Cincinnati Bengals),26,6-0,190, 124 receptions, 1172 yrds, 6 TDs
11) Plaxico Burress (New York Jets), 34, 6-5, 232, 550 receptions, 8457 yrds, 63 TDs
12) Jericho Cotchery (Pittsburgh Steelers),29,6-1,200,374 receptions,4751 yrds, 20 TDs

Tight-End, (Miss-Match or mix and match to your taste)

1) Jermichael Finley (Green Bay Packers),24,6-4,247,137 receptions,1818 yrds,15 TDs Extremely likely that GB will find a way to keep him!!
2) Martellus Bennett (Dallas Cowboys), 24, 6-6, 270, 85 receptions, 846 yrds, 4 TDs
3) Scott Chandler (Buffalo Bills), 26, 6-7, 263, 39 receptions, 397 yrds, 6 TDs
4) Danial Fells (Denver Broncos), 28, 6-4, 252, 88 receptions, 1001 yrds, 8 TDs
5) Jacob Tamme (Indianapolis Colts), 26, 6-3, 236, 92 receptions, 855 yrds, 5 TDs
6) Kellen Davis (Chicago Bears), 26, 6-7, 267, 28 receptions, 300 yrds, 9 TDs
7) Leonard Pope (Kansas City Chiefs), 28, 6-8, 264,102 receptions, 973 yrds, 9 TDs
8) John Carlson (Seattle Seahawks), 28, 6-5, 251, 137 receptions, 1519 yrds, 13 TDs
9) Fred Davis (Washington Redskins),26, 6-4, 258, 131 receptions, 1648 yrds, 12 TDs (Four 2011 games missed due to league substance abuse policy, one violation away from 1 yr suspension)!!

Ionlyhavesomuchspaceonmyplateso,there's also the unmentioned least required yet potentially approachable Running-Back position (where residing are four young 2011 starters if not superstars), and remember there are hundreds of other very intriguing names to be had at the positions of most need!! While various free agent listings don't include some of the same names.. (D'Brick, G Olsen, M Lewis) Hmmm?? Maybe you have first hand knowledge of some unknown diamond in the ruff, or the exact free agent status of some name that may be in question (according to the listings provided)??

Barring the re-signing and/or franchise-tagging of said platters??
My Personal Surf & Turf tray would taste something like this..
"Yess Mammm I'm ready to order,to go along with my one-clawed crustacean I'd like"

Steak = Guard Carl Nicks ,with a possible second helping of RT's Barry Richardson or Breno Giocomini, (so that we'll have an option of choosing a skill player, pass rushing DE, or DB in 2012's draft)!!

A Melted brick of the "possibly available" imported spicy flavored Wisconsin cheese in Jermichael Finley would vault the entire cuisine to a rating of FOUR STARters!!

If not-yet quenched, I might consider an extra sideline dish of
Desert=4.39 speedy field-stretching WR Robert Meachem,though I Luv Gates..
Whine = Dwayne Bowe(not a desirable option with desert),or B.Marshall..
Fine Wine = Wes Welker (though not likely to leave the chill of New England)..
Cough-ee = Redzone flavored Plaxico Burress..
When wearing my stretchy pants, I really have a craving for Mario Manningham, and "should" Brandon Marshall be traded Marques Colston might quench the void..

A "community" consensus of this articles results will follow, as will a Defensive Free Agency menu, and "community" consensus plan, so give us your quotable suggestions!!

THANX for an Open-Minded Read of Just One Mans Taste!! Hope you Enjoy this kinda-feast as much as I do.. So who's hungry, what do your Big-Eyes have in mind to accompany your unnamed Lobster in quenching your belly's overall appetite, and why??

Here's three entire list of currently soon to be 2012 Free Agents via team by team, position by position, and/or top fifty (barring Franchise tags or the re-signing of by current teams)!! GOFINS!!

http://www.kffl.com/static/nfl/features/freeagents/fa.php?option=By+Team&y=2012

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents.php

http://nfltraderumors.co/2012-nfl-free-agents/