Do you think the Dolphins should carry 3 QB's in 2013?

[Pappy13]

Its kinda a moot point the third QB would be good for one game if both others went down. If just the starter went down we would bring someone in that week making the third still the third.

And if both the starter and the backup get hurt in the same week or even lets say back to back weeks where the 3rd string guy has got to be ready to play in one week? You think bringing someone in and showing them the offense, they are gonna be ready to lead the team to a victory in one week? There's no question that Devlin is small insurance, but it's not like the 54th player on the team is gonna be a HUGE contributor either. Probably be a special teams guy at best. I think having Devlin around as the 3rd QB is more important then having another guy for kick coverage. How often are kicks gonna be returned with Caleb and Fields anyway?

If you did get thin at another position, it's easier to bring in a player to play another position besides QB and he's probably not gonna have the same effect on the outcome of the game that the QB does. It's a tough call, but I still think Devlin has more value than keeping one more position player.

[Brian Fein]

I can't believe we are having this conversation.  Why would you want to have only 2 possible options at the most important position on the field in favor of having a 6th WR or a 9th LB or 4th TE? 

Are you kidding me?

[Dolphster]

Depends on the quality of the last couple of guys on the final cutdown.  If the team has such depth that even the guy on the bubble is considered quality or high potential, then I could see going with just 2 QBs.  But since Devlin knows the system well and could at least get by in an emergency, I'd be just fine with keeping 3 QBs with him being the third. 

[bsfins]

My final thought on it is this...We're not the run the ball and play good defense team we've been since Marino retired.Since Philbin came in,we've made the QB a priority,important position.It's not like we have great tandem of running backs to hand the ball too,and say ok guy's we're gonna win this one running it 35 times,control the clock,and play good defense.

I see both sides of it personally...

[Brian Fein]

The 9th LB is never going to play.

There is no reason NOT to keep Devlin.  ESPECIALLY after seeing his play last night.

[MikeO]

I can't believe we are having this conversation.  Why would you want to have only 2 possible options at the most important position on the field in favor of having a 6th WR or a 9th LB or 4th TE? 

Are you kidding me?

Because unless something crazy happens a 3rd QB never plays.

Devlin is practice squad eligible anyway so this whole thing is silly. Miami can cut him, hope nobody signs him and hide him there. If someone signs him so be it....find another QB for the practice squad. Not like Devlin is the next Montana for pete sakes!

[MikeO]

The 9th LB is never going to play.

They contribute on special teams. On the field a lot

ESPECIALLY after seeing his play last night.

He missed a lot of wide open guys last night. Lots of plays left on the field

[Brian Fein]

Never said Devlin was Montana, but I think there is value to a 3rd string QB.  Why do we all carry health insurance, etc?  Incase "something crazy happens."  Remember 2007?  Remember 1-15?  When we were playing our 3rd string QB most of the season?  Wouldn't it be nice if that guy was on the team already, rather than a random schmoe that no one else wanted?

Hoping no one else picks him up so you can stash him on the practice squad is a pipe dream when you have other teams working out John Beck and Matt Leinart.  Teams are looking for a QB. 

If its me, Devlin is worth keeping.

They contribute on special teams. On the field a lot

Let the #8 LB play special teams.  Anyone can run down the field during kickoffs and tackle a guy.

[CF DolFan]

Anyone can run down the field during kickoffs and tackle a guy.

Obviously you've never tried this. 

[MikeO]

Never said Devlin was Montana, but I think there is value to a 3rd string QB.  Why do we all carry health insurance, etc?  Incase "something crazy happens."  Remember 2007?  Remember 1-15?  When we were playing our 3rd string QB most of the season?  Wouldn't it be nice if that guy was on the team already, rather than a random schmoe that no one else wanted?


Let the #8 LB play special teams.  Anyone can run down the field during kickoffs and tackle a guy.

Anyone can run down a kickoff and make a tackle....that is a very naive statement!

If Miami is playing a 3rd string QB....waive the white flag. Period. No team is 3 deep with QUALITY at QB! Even if you are only asking them to start 1 or 2 games, its over. No chance to win those games.

[Spider-Dan]

There is a reason why most teams in the NFL carry 3 QBs.

It's not like Tannehill is Favre or Manning, and a 3rd-string QB that already knows the system can be the difference between winning a home game against BUF or CAR, and losing that game.

[Dave Gray]

Never said Devlin was Montana, but I think there is value to a 3rd string QB.  Why do we all carry health insurance, etc?  Incase "something crazy happens."  Remember 2007?  Remember 1-15? 

My problem with this is that if we're down to our 3rd QB, we are screwed, regardless.  It's not worth using up a roster spot to prevent extreme disaster, when all you're going to benefit is moderate disaster.

It's all about snaps.  It's hard to justify keeping a guy on the roster that, by design, will be in for zero snaps.

[Brian Fein]

My argument is simple - I'd rather have 2 layers of insurance at the MOST important position on the team, than 9 layers of insurance at linebacker.

I just don't understand who would be so important to keep that you'd want to lose that insurance policy.  Screwed or not, maybe its just one game, maybe its 1 half, but what happens if you burn 2 guys in a half and then you need Mike Wallace (or whoever) under center for the rest of the game? 

I'd want that 3rd guy. 

I went through the roster and found 22 guys to cut, and none of them were Pat Devlin.  Of course, I'm just a schmoe.  But it can be done.

Its far more likely that Keenan Davis makes it to the practice squad than Pat Devlin.  Devlin, if released, WILL get scooped up by someone. 

It would be a huge mistake, IMO.

[MikeO]

^^^Devlin isn't insurance though because he isn't any good. If he is playing we lose. If we pick up a guy to play in a pinch we lose. Where is the insurance?

[MikeO]

Devlin, if released, WILL get scooped up by someone. 

And so what, does that hurt our season any if Devlin is gone? Tannehill is a Top 10 pick who in his early 20's its not like Devlin has a future in Miami anyway. Someone else will cut a QB of equal or better talent and we will scoop them up and put them on the practice squad.