Miami Dolphins Cap Space and Moves

[EDGECRUSHER]

YES! My opinion also; Miami needs a solid center to anchor the line and lead this unit.

Sign Armstead and Tretter. Make the left side of the line a legitimately Top 5 unit. Hunt either stays at RG or moves to RT. Liam takes the other position, although I feel like we will move Liam to RT if we sign Armstead since he is already a tackle and Hunt could become very good if he stays at RG.

Whatever we do, at the end of this season we can't be put into a position where we say "Tua showed some great stuff but we will never know his true potential until this O-Line gets better". That is where we are RIGHT NOW. This whole offseason was supposed to be about removing all doubt on whether he is the franchise QB or not. If we improved the line and the run game and the passing game and he is ranked around 20th, then he ain't the guy.

[Dolfanalyst]

Armstead signed.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Armstead signed.

As it stands right now, we shouldn't be the worst O-Line in the NFL. Might even crack the Top 20 with Armstead and Collins.

[Dolfanalyst]

As it stands right now, we shouldn't be the worst O-Line in the NFL. Might even crack the Top 20 with Armstead and Collins.

Consider as well that that moves Eichenberg to the right side and eliminates Jesse Davis. So if you considered Austin Jackson and Jesse Davis the weakest linemen, which I think is accurate, then they’ve both been replaced and there is a massive upgrade at left tackle.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Consider as well that that moves Eichenberg to the right side and eliminates Jesse Davis. So if you considered Austin Jackson and Jesse Davis the weakest linemen, which I think is accurate, then they’ve both been replaced and there is a massive upgrade at left tackle.

I am assuming this means Liam to RT, seems like the most likely option as they don't want to give up on him after one year and money wise, there isn't a RT available now worth big money. I still want Tretter, I think it would be a big opportunity missed to not get him. As it stands, we should be good enough to evaluate Tua properly.....assuming Liam isn't the worst RT in football next year.

[EDGECRUSHER]

For what it's worth, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald says Miami isn't done yet and "center will be addressed". I don't think he was referring to the draft.

[masterfins]

I'm starting to wonder what position(s) Miami will be focusing on for the draft.  They've already gone after RB's, OL, and WR's (although not top tier guys) in free agency.  It almost makes me wonder if Miami will save up some draft capital for next year should Tua not be lights out this year.

[Downunder Dolphan]

I'm starting to wonder what position(s) Miami will be focusing on for the draft.  They've already gone after RB's, OL, and WR's (although not top tier guys) in free agency.  It almost makes me wonder if Miami will save up some draft capital for next year should Tua not be lights out this year.

We still have plenty of needs. Our first pick will probably be best available player - if one of the top linebackers are at our first pick 29 (Lloyd or Dean) we should not blink and scoop them up. If we want a quality WR, we will probably have to trade up. Other than that, if we haven't addressed the center position that could also be a real possibility.

McDaniel will probably want depth at the RB position for rotations, and with Duke gone our second pick at 50 should find one of the top candidates to slot in.

After that, who knows? This draft is supposed to be deep in TE, we could drop a pick on one (although it makes the Hunter Long pick last year look even more of a waste). Maybe a roughy at WR, or more depth at LB? You can never have too much depth in the secondary, so maybe something there?

[EDGECRUSHER]

I'm starting to wonder what position(s) Miami will be focusing on for the draft.  They've already gone after RB's, OL, and WR's (although not top tier guys) in free agency.  It almost makes me wonder if Miami will save up some draft capital for next year should Tua not be lights out this year.

If they get Tretter, I would be shocked if they went O-Line before the 6th round unless the top guy in the draft was somehow still available in the 2nd or 3rd round for us. I think they go WR with their first pick since we want a solid 4th option for Tua and not have to rely on Parker. We could also go best player off the board since we could use some more linebackers. Can never have too many quality defensive guys.

You may have a good idea though about draft capital for next year. If dropping down in the 3rd round nets us a 3rd rounder in 2023, maybe we do that as long as we are happy with our first 2 picks and free agency. We already got 2 First Rounders in 2023, couldn't hurt to add more picks if indeed Tua is not the guy. Hopefully, the Niners don't pick almost last in 2023.

[Tenshot13]

Talks of Tyreek Hill being traded to the jets or dolphins.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1506653187171835911?t=u3bZTpAIwr4fhVjLQBLS6A&s=19

Multiple teams were approached about a potential Tyreek Hill trade, but the Jets and Dolphins emerged in recent days as the two finalists, per sources. Hill is now likely to wind up as a Jet or Dolphin.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Talks of Tyreek Hill being traded to the jets or dolphins.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1506653187171835911?t=u3bZTpAIwr4fhVjLQBLS6A&s=19

Multiple teams were approached about a potential Tyreek Hill trade, but the Jets and Dolphins emerged in recent days as the two finalists, per sources. Hill is now likely to wind up as a Jet or Dolphin.

That would certainly be something. I don't know what the trade package would be because he is in a contract year, but moves like these are what you have to do if you want to contend. I wouldn't dangle a first rounder for him since it's a contract year, but maybe a 2nd because we can also franchise tag him in 2023? I don't know, but it's a major move and any defense playing against Hill/Waddle/Wilson/Gesicki is going to shit themselves.

Jets want to develop Wilson but they are really far away from contending and might not risk good draft picks on a guy who probably won't stick around.

[fyo]

That would certainly be something. I don't know what the trade package would be because he is in a contract year, but moves like these are what you have to do if you want to contend. I wouldn't dangle a first rounder for him since it's a contract year, but maybe a 2nd because we can also franchise tag him in 2023? I don't know, but it's a major move and any defense playing against Hill/Waddle/Wilson/Gesicki is going to shit themselves.

Jets want to develop Wilson but they are really far away from contending and might not risk good draft picks on a guy who probably won't stick around.

Often these trades are contingent on reaching a long term deal with the player. I'm not giving a second round pick for Hill on a one-year loan.

[Tenshot13]

Hill will probably be for our 1st rounder this year which I'm okay with since it's a foregone conclusion we'd lock him up on a long term deal.  He's only 28, still in his prime. 

[EDGECRUSHER]

Hill will probably be for our 1st rounder this year which I'm okay with since it's a foregone conclusion we'd lock him up on a long term deal.  He's only 28, still in his prime. 

Yeah, if Adams just fetched a 1st and a 2nd, not shocking that Hill would get at least a 1st for a trade. Then again, rosters and salary caps are kinda set. How many teams can just absorb a massive contract extension right now? Or even his $22 Million cap hit? His market might be limited due to financials and the fact that the Chiefs don't want to trade him to other AFC playoff teams. Which is a bit of a slap at us but we didn't make the playoffs last year so it's fair.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Adam Schefter is reporting that both Miami and NY have trade offers in place and it's kind of up to Hill on where he wants to become the "highest paid WR in NFL history".

If it comes down to teams and locations, Miami is an absolute no brainer. NY sucks(my opinion), is more expensive and has higher taxes and cost of living. Not even talking about the football teams where we are better in every way as well. If the money is the same, it has to be Miami.