That is the response I expected and I share the same concern. Hypothetically it sounds good, reality may be different.

I like Quentin Moses.

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We're not even sure that there is any "continued drama." There is no record whatsoever that he said what some say he said, and in the modern era, no record = he didn't say it. Ireland denies that there is any drama at all.



Indeed



Not sure that had any plans to resign him anyways. He has served his function, and if he wants to play, he'll have to do it elsewhere.



I'm not sure I agree. We have both a lack of talent and depth at ILB. Getting rid of guys without clear cut guys to replace them is definitely the wrong way.




We'll agree to disagree here. He hasn't had much playing time, but in the little he has had, he made an impact.



I think you have it wrong. If this were Madden, I would completely agree. But this is real life where we can't simply get rid of guys without clear cut replacements. If we don't find a replacement for him, he stays. He has okay hands and is a big target. You can't coach 6'7" 270 with some speed and hands.



We get nothing for Ginn. We should keep him as a speed factor. I do feel that with a real #1, he can get better. He hasn't been that good for us, but junking him for nothing (which is what he's worth) isn't the answer. The answer is to allow his contract to run out and send him off.



There is no way we get offered a 2nd rounder for a guy with an injury history. It's plain and simple.

He's also the best offensive threat we have (when he's healthy). Getting rid of him would be plain stupid. We keep hik until he can be of no further use.



It all depends on the money.



I'm torn here. He's old. But he's the only guy we have right now. That said, we need to make a concerted effort to find a NT by any means necessary right now. Get multiple guys. This is the biggest need we have.



Only non-QB on the roster who is "untouchable" IMO.



At what cost? His $1 million from this season? Maybe. His usual salary? No Way. In fact, I feel it's time we cut our ties and finally move on. He's 35, and leadership can be found in other places than an aging player whose best days are long behind him.



Crazy talk. Both of these ideas are absolutely terrible. White may have been a mistake, but he has no value elsewhere. Did you not see the Pitt game where he was practically destroyed?

Merling is in no way, shape or form an OLB. He is a 3-4 DE through and through. He doesn't yet start because he's playing behind Starks (who had a PB season this year), but his presence in the rotation is invaluable.



Every team in the league is saying the same thing. 1 in 1000 chance we land him, even if we try hard.



True enough.

Trade Targets:

None - unless teams are willing to move player for player you can't give up picks in a draft considered so deep.

Summary:

I think it is going to be an dull offseason, minus the draft. All of the moves I mentioned are probably expected. Trading Ronnie Brown is a little out of the box but netting more draft picks would be huge. The argument could be made that getting a veteran WR with one of those picks is a viable option. I think it is very important to try and get White and Merling into games to utilize their talent.[/quote]

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A good RB is nice, a good QB even better, but it's best to be able to stop someone first.

Geez...E:leaf...you need to stop sugar coating everything...sometimes, you know, you just need to be blunt.

Eleaf, its been posted several times about using White in a utility role. He took a helmet to helmet, it happens. Should every player who suffers a concussion avoid contact from now on? Would you like him to not run the ball anymore? As for Merling, Matt Roth did it so its very possible. Go read the draft blog. Thats why I brought it up and like the idea. Him in a rotation is fine but not maximizing his potential.

Porter comment had nothing to do with recent news, his 3 years as a Fin has plenty else to point to in the drama department. Better yet, I'll use his play as reason for looking elsewhere.

As for the rest, there will be other options out there. If they aren't as good then you keep guys like Moses, Haynos and Torbor. I'm expecting them to address those positions with other players and these are the guys you move to make room if necessary.

eleaf; I'm with you on about everything except for Merling and White.

Porter is as good as gone. You cant pay a guy that kind of money when he turns in very average results. His tenure here this past year was yawn inspiring and he is a BIG TIME liability against the run. I just don't see anyway he suits up for us this year; then again i've been wrong a time or two in my lifetime so we shall see.

Record without RB..1-4 The other problem when Brown was injured was Williams. RW isn't an every down back and returned to fumble-itis when he was returned to that roll. He's a solid change of pace back and is a good outside option. The between the tackles runner is still RB until the job is taken by someone else.

Jettison Haynos and keep Fasano? That is a head scratcher.

It might be good to have JPeezy around in Mike Nolan's style of defense. Let's not be too quick to judge Porter on one season. We're just one season removed from coronating him as a pass-rushing god.

Personally, I think the Jets showed that Miami really isn't that far away from a deep run in the playoffs. Some of these players like Ginn and Haynos have yet to reach their potential. Do we really want to watch another Wes Welker Scenario? Patience, a good draft and staying the course in FA unless a homerun presents itself is the best course of action.

Interesting idea. But can he cut-the-mustard in coverage? Is Merling fast enough to cover a tight end or chase down a running back in the flat??

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"Don Shula is the only coach I've ever met who can take his'n and beat your'n, and then take your'n and beat his'n."
-Bum Phillips

What is up with the facsination of trades, and guys changing positions, and all this....man.

If the 'fins can get a 1st or early 2nd for Ronnie then I say trade him but the Raiders are the only team dumb enough to do that and they've got a guy they like.

I'm starting to really question the ides of Jason Taylors leadership. The best Miami team in JTs career was when he played for Washington.

We don't have a choice on Ferguson right now. He absolutely must be kept. Even if we landed Wilfork I would still want Ferguson.

Wilfork will almost certainly get franchised. It's only $7m to tag a NT. If he doesn't get tagged then we have an excellent chance to sign him as long as we open the checkbook wide.

What do we gain by cutting Gibril Wilson and Quinten Moses?

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Thanks for making the sig PZ.