Jonathan Taylor rumors

[Brian Fein]

The rumor mill is flying.  Its no secret Jonathan Taylor has requested to be traded by the Colts.  However, once again the Dolphins name has come up as a potential trade partner.

I'm seeing trade compensation no higher than a 2nd round value, per the analysts and NFL execs, but the Colts of course want at least a 1st round pick.

Do you want the Dolphins to play in this playground?  Or is enough enough already with bringing in new RBs?

[Dave Gray]

I would trade for a 2nd round pick, if that's the asking price, sure.

[Spider-Dan]

It's pretty hilarious that Jim Irsay says "Running backs just don't have value" one day and then says "I won't accept anything less than a first-round pick for my running back" the next.

[AQNOR]

I would do a third going to a second if he surpasses certain stats (goes over 1000 yds, makes the Pro Bowl, etc...)  The reason being, this is a contract year for him and the Dolphins risk losing him for nothing at season's end.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Can't do it because he wants a new contract and no way should we give any running back a real contract in the year 2023. Achane should only miss a few games and we got Mostert/Wilson Jr. Yes, disaster does seem to strike us but must we have 4 starting caliber players at every position in case of injury?

Roll with what we got. We are low on future draft picks anyway, we will miss that 2nd or 3rd rounder when the time comes.

[Phishfan]

Don't need him.

[Brian Fein]

I don't think we need him, but i do think he would give us another threat when we have fragile players (not that Taylor isn't, himself, fragile).
I don't mind having him on a 1 year rental and let him walk if it means a real hard push for the trophy.

[EDGECRUSHER]

I don't think we need him, but i do think he would give us another threat when we have fragile players (not that Taylor isn't, himself, fragile).
I don't mind having him on a 1 year rental and let him walk if it means a real hard push for the trophy.

5th rounder for one year? That sounds cool. 2nd rounder and he wants a big contract so he won't be happy splitting reps? No, thanks.

[Dave Gray]

The picks ain't shit.  It's the salary hit I'd be more concerned about.  If we can make the number work on money, I don't care about a 2nd round pick.

[AQNOR]

The picks ain't shit.  It's the salary hit I'd be more concerned about.  If we can make the number work on money, I don't care about a 2nd round pick.

There wouldn't be much of a salary hit unless he is re-signed.   He's on the final year of his rookie deal.   

[Dave Gray]

I assume that we would only acquire him if we thought we could extend that somehow.

[EDGECRUSHER]

The picks ain't shit.  It's the salary hit I'd be more concerned about.  If we can make the number work on money, I don't care about a 2nd round pick.

The attitude about picks can only get you so far before every member of your roster is making real money because no one is on a rookie deal.

I'm glad we traded a lot of our picks for big talent like Tyreek and Chubbs, but with a salary cap you're going to need some of your starters to come cheap.

[Brian Fein]

Are the Dolphins in win-now mode?

If yes, I say bring in Taylor, try to win a Super Bowl this season

If no, then worry about picks and future contracts.

I seem to think we are looking at a win-now team.  Tyreek said he's retiring in 2 years.  Tua is due a big pay day soon.  The time window of keeping this roster on the same field is very narrow.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Are the Dolphins in win-now mode?

If yes, I say bring in Taylor, try to win a Super Bowl this season

If no, then worry about picks and future contracts.

I seem to think we are looking at a win-now team.  Tyreek said he's retiring in 2 years.  Tua is due a big pay day soon.  The time window of keeping this roster on the same field is very narrow.

We are win now, but we want to win for a few years, not just this year. 2nd rounder for another RB who might not even be better than what we have on the roster? Absolutely not worth it for me.

[Brian Fein]

another RB who might not even be better than what we have on the roster

It seems this is the fundamental sticking point.  I love Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson, but Jonathan Taylor is head and shoulders better.  Probably so i Dalvin Cook.

But, to be real, our O-line is such trash that the RB doesn't really matter, and we will need a guy with size that can block from the backfield.