Hello Dol-Fans!
It's very likely that the NFLPA is ready to agree to the new CBA, meaning our beloved Miami Dolphins will immediately embark on the free agent frenzy, the likes of which we've never seen before. So buckle up, it's going to be an insane whirlwind-like ride!
With all this said... which impact free agent should be the top FA target for Miami in 2011? Several names come to mind: CB Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK), DE Charles Johnson (CAR), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG), DE Cullen Jenkins (GB), ILB Nick Barnett (GB), RB Reggie Bush (NO), etc... Any of these players would be an immediate upgrade at their respective positions in the Dolphins line-up, but none of them should be considered the top FA prospect. Why? Simple, a lot of these players are entering that performance plateau age of ~30+ (with the exception of Ahmad Bradshaw, 25) and will command huge multi-year contracts, that they'll likely never fulfill anyway. Furthermore, it's rumored that Bradshaw's much more likely to remain a Giant than allow another team to sign him away.
The answer: RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR). A speedy, elusive, game-breaking veteran RB, with gifted receiving hands, and a knack for 1st Down markers (22% of carries). GM Jeff Ireland should be salivating at the prospect of adding a player of this caliber to the Dolphins' Offensive arsenal. Close your eyes and imagine it... the beautiful 1 - 2 punch of Williams - DeAngelo, that is - and Thomas in the Miami backfield. Suddenly OC Brian Daboll has lightning and thunder at his immediate disposal, ready to unleash upon unsuspecting Defenses. Let's not forget the steady stable of workhorses we also have in FB's Lusaka Polite and Charles Clay, and RB's Lex Hilliard, Kory Sheets, and Patrick Cobbs in reserve roles as well.
Defenses would have absolutely no choice but to honor the run on every down, opening passing lanes and creating legitimate play action threats as well. With this one FA signing, the Dolphins could rise from Offensive cellar, to Offensive relevance in one year!
Some would argue that DeAngelo Williams is too small (5'8", 217 lbs.), too banged-up (missed 10 games in 2010 due to injury), and/or too old (28 yrs.). Honestly, he's none of those! His size is ideal for his presumed role in a West Coast Offense, he'll be well rested and recovered from injury, and should have at least 2 - 3 years of quality production left in the tank, maybe more. This is a RB that has averaged over 1000+ yards of total offense over the last 5 seasons in a part-time role for the Carolina Panthers. Need I say more?
Mr. Ireland, make the necessary phone calls, prep the checkbook, release the dead weight in Ricky Williams and potentially Ronnie Brown, and bring DeAngelo to South Beach. You'll add a strong locker room presence, savvy veteran knowledge for our rook Daniel Thomas, and steady production for the next 3 years. If you want to see the post season, make the FA deal now!!!
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NFLPA Live Ustream Chat At Noon
I just wanted to let you guys know about a live Ustream that the NFL Players Association will be holding at 12 noon today.
The Ustream will include former NFL players like Floyd Little, Cornelius Bennett, and others. I have not been told exactly what the players will be talking about, but I would guess they will be discussing rule changes and the lockout.
I hope you will consider listening in. Here is the link:
http://www.ustream.tv/NFLLockout
I hope you guys enjoy listening and thanks for reading. Sorry about the short notice.
The Ustream will include former NFL players like Floyd Little, Cornelius Bennett, and others. I have not been told exactly what the players will be talking about, but I would guess they will be discussing rule changes and the lockout.
I hope you will consider listening in. Here is the link:
http://www.ustream.tv/NFLLockout
I hope you guys enjoy listening and thanks for reading. Sorry about the short notice.
CBA Update After Judge's Ruling: From The Confines Of Washington DC
What's the latest talk on the CBA in the NFL?
As of this time, I have been hearing the two sides seem to be a little more serious, mostly due to a ruling by Judge Doty in Minnesota. "Judge Doty" sounds like another TV show to me, but anyway, he ruled that the TV contract for this coming year will not go to the owners. "So what?" you may ask. Well, the money the owners were to get from that contract will not be able to be used to extend the lockout if there is one with TV revenues. In other words, the owners must shoulder the burden of no money coming in and pay the price from a lockout from their own pockets. They can afford to do that if they would like, but taking that money away makes things more interesting.
For one thing, this is the same Judge Doty that will oversee a law suit if the players decide to bring a suit. He is the same Judge that allowed free agency 20 years ago, and now he has blocked the TV revenues from being used by the owners(which they were counting on). So, the owners track record with Judge Doty is not good.
The CBA getting signed is all about leverage, and the owners are losing that leverage, and that leverage is not so much on the money side because, as I said, they can afford the lockout. What they can't afford is not having the leverage to force the union to cave in to what they want. Because of Judge Doty and the threat of a law suit from the union(which they always lose in Judge Doty court room) the owners are now in a bad spot.
The NFL owners committee is sitting in on the talks this morning, and they are having an owners meeting at 3 eastern this afternoon. From what I know, that is a first since the NFL and the NFLPA have began these meeting 8 days ago. There is also talk floating around about extending the CBA deadline past Thursday night(currently just a rumor).
That is where things stand right now from my vantage point.
For us the FANS, all of this is good news. In the interest of starting a conversation, what side do you guys stand on? The Players or the Owners?
As of this time, I have been hearing the two sides seem to be a little more serious, mostly due to a ruling by Judge Doty in Minnesota. "Judge Doty" sounds like another TV show to me, but anyway, he ruled that the TV contract for this coming year will not go to the owners. "So what?" you may ask. Well, the money the owners were to get from that contract will not be able to be used to extend the lockout if there is one with TV revenues. In other words, the owners must shoulder the burden of no money coming in and pay the price from a lockout from their own pockets. They can afford to do that if they would like, but taking that money away makes things more interesting.
For one thing, this is the same Judge Doty that will oversee a law suit if the players decide to bring a suit. He is the same Judge that allowed free agency 20 years ago, and now he has blocked the TV revenues from being used by the owners(which they were counting on). So, the owners track record with Judge Doty is not good.
The CBA getting signed is all about leverage, and the owners are losing that leverage, and that leverage is not so much on the money side because, as I said, they can afford the lockout. What they can't afford is not having the leverage to force the union to cave in to what they want. Because of Judge Doty and the threat of a law suit from the union(which they always lose in Judge Doty court room) the owners are now in a bad spot.
The NFL owners committee is sitting in on the talks this morning, and they are having an owners meeting at 3 eastern this afternoon. From what I know, that is a first since the NFL and the NFLPA have began these meeting 8 days ago. There is also talk floating around about extending the CBA deadline past Thursday night(currently just a rumor).
That is where things stand right now from my vantage point.
For us the FANS, all of this is good news. In the interest of starting a conversation, what side do you guys stand on? The Players or the Owners?
Good News For The Miami Dolphins? DeAngelo Williams Likely Not Happy With The Carolina Panthers
According to the Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers have informed their Running Backs Coach Jim Skipper that they will be going in a different direction that doesn't involve him.
This could potentially be good news for the Miami Dolphins. The following was in an article at the Charlotte Observer's website:
Note that Williams has not said anything about the matter since November, but that could still be very good news for the Miami Dolphins because it increases the chances that Williams won't be with the Panthers next season.
Let's cross our fingers and hope that the Panthers don't just place a franchise tag on Williams.
Let's also hope that the NFLPA and the NFL reach a new CBA soon so we can get back to football and the offseason.
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This could potentially be good news for the Miami Dolphins. The following was in an article at the Charlotte Observer's website:
Free agent-to-be DeAngelo Williams said in late November keeping Skipper would go a long way toward convincing him to stay
Note that Williams has not said anything about the matter since November, but that could still be very good news for the Miami Dolphins because it increases the chances that Williams won't be with the Panthers next season.
Let's cross our fingers and hope that the Panthers don't just place a franchise tag on Williams.
Let's also hope that the NFLPA and the NFL reach a new CBA soon so we can get back to football and the offseason.
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