Should the Dolphins have kept Jake Long? This is where a lot of fans will go. I understood completely why the Dolphins didn’t re-sign him. Let’s remember Ireland did make Long an offer in the neighborhood of what he took with St. Louis. Long had shoulder and knee issues the past two seasons. When he played, he was great. But he hadn’t finished the past two seasons, players generally don’t get healthier as they get older and that had to be a big factor in not matching St. Louis' offer.

I wanted him franchised...That wasn't feasable i guess.

That was the only way Miami was getting him back. He chose St Louis.

It would have cost Miami $15,365,952 to tag Jake Long.

Interesting article in the Boston Herald this morning by Matt Chatham (former Patriot) which describes Martin's lack of strength as being a huge problem. It was kind of disturbing when he mentioned how often he sees Martin on the ground after watching film.

Some of the biggest knocks on Martin was his body being built like play do. Although this past off season folks have said he worked out harder and although I know there are plenty huge lineman that aren't built in the NFL, my perception of Martin is that he looks soft.

Just about everyone was in agreement media/fans that Miami should not give Long a large deal considering his injury problems and drop off in play. To come back now & questioning it is not right.

The issue is not letting Long go, but having a backup plan that works. Their plan did not work.

Just about everyone was in agreement media/fans that Miami should not give Long a large deal considering his injury problems and drop off in play. To come back now & questioning it is not right.

The issue is not letting Long go, but having a backup plan that works. Their plan did not work.