Fins Sign Wallace (6y/60m), Ellerbe (5y/35m), & Wheeler (5y26m), Keller, & Gibson

[JimLeavy59]

 

[f16harm]

Be interested in knowing his thoughts on the Patriots signings/trades for Dante Stallworth, Ochocinco, and Brandon Lloyd.

 

[f16harm]

Dustin Keller signs with Miami (1yr/$4.25mil)

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Wallace is a one trick pony, but his function is important to the Dolphins if they are to be successful at all.

He'll never live up to that money...its a brutal contract outside of Year 1...but if he can produce while keeping a safety deep, that's a quarter of the battle for the Dolphins offense. The rest relies on Tannehill and players taking advantage of the newly found space.

Regardless, by Year 3, he's cut or he'll have to restructure. Can't see him sticking around making that huge cap figure unless he's producing like a Top 5 WR he's being paid to be.

Ellerbe and Wheeler for Burnett and Dansby is a push at best. They save a couple bucks, I guess.

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

Keller will get $4.25m.

Dolphins agreed to terms with WR Brandon Gibson, formerly of the Rams, to a three-year contract.

The Jets' top free-agent target is taking his talents to South Beach. Gibson, 25, is the latest mediocre talent to join GM Jeff Ireland's burgeoning "Dream Team," and should be slotted into his ideal role of No. 3 receiver behind Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline. Gibson can move the chains and is a threat in the red zone, but offers nothing after the catch and is prone to mental mistakes. His 108 yards after the catch were an absurd 167th in the NFL last season. With just one 100-yard game in 54 career contests, Gibson won't be a major threat for fantasy value as the fourth or fifth option in Miami's pass game. Davone Bess may be done in Miami.

 

[Glenbino]

Are they bringing in any of the big name CBs? They can't just let Smith walk out the door and not sign anyone. I'm pretty sure they have no shot at Milliner in the draft.

I'm seeing a lot of money being thrown around and, with the exception of the Wallace signing, they're not getting a whole lot better.

I guess they are getting younger but what's the good in that if by time you're ready to compete all this big money contracts in 2013 force you to have to make a ton of cuts to get under the cap?

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Are they bringing in any of the big name CBs? They can't just let Smith walk out the door and not sign anyone. I'm pretty sure they have no shot at Milliner in the draft.

I'm seeing a lot of money being thrown around and, with the exception of the Wallace signing, they're not getting a whole lot better.

I guess they are getting younger but what's the good in that if by time you're ready to compete all this big money contracts in 2013 force you to have to make a ton of cuts to get under the cap?

Probably a spot they look to in the draft...@ 12, they'll have their pick of the litter outside of Milliner. Five picks in the first three rounds gives them the ability to get two corners early in the draft.

 

[seaplus]

I guess they are getting younger but what's the good in that if by time you're ready to compete all this big money contracts in 2013 force you to have to make a ton of cuts to get under the cap?

hearing Miami will have even more cap space to work with next year. also put a lot of the cap hit from Wallace on next year's cap. sounds like like they are being smart with future cap from everything i've seen

 

[f16harm]

Are they bringing in any of the big name CBs? They can't just let Smith walk out the door and not sign anyone. I'm pretty sure they have no shot at Milliner in the draft.

I'm seeing a lot of money being thrown around and, with the exception of the Wallace signing, they're not getting a whole lot better.

I guess they are getting younger but what's the good in that if by time you're ready to compete all this big money contracts in 2013 force you to have to make a ton of cuts to get under the cap?

1. Sean Smith sucks, be happy he went to KC. Miami brass didn't want him back, fans didn't even want him back. We got Dimitri Patterson off waivers at the end of the year, he can play better than Sean Smith can and is cheaper and can be cut at any tie with no penalty. My guess is we will be stacking up on DBs in the draft like Larry said. Brent Grimes visited Miami today.

2. Not getting better? Kevin Burnett sucks, Wheeler replaces him who is younger and slightly cheaper. Dansby is getting old, and had a huge cap number next 2 years, his play is not equivalent to the 134 tackles you see. He likes to take plays off and questioned the coaching staff and GM. Ellerbe is a risk, but he's younger and helped the cap better. He was the #1 free agent LB on the market. Yes, we're taking a risk, but nearly every player is a risk. Fasano is a solid guy, would have loved to have him back as a #2 but Keller is a much better receiving threat which is what we needed at that position to open up the field. I'm sure we'll look at TE in the draft to.

3. Have you looked at how the contracts are laid out? Only one that is high is the Wallace cap number his second season, at $15mil, then it goes back down to $9.5m. All of the contracts are easy to get out of after 2 seasons due to the bonuses and guaranteed salary structure. Keller is basically a 1yr tryout.

 

[f16harm]

Miami signed WR Brandon Gibson from St Louis. Receiving corp officially overhauled.

Wallace, Hartline, Gibson, Bess, Keller. (I think Bess could be traded).

Jake Long also left St Louis without signing, word is Miami wants him back. Tweets by his wife also imply she's not really digging St Louis compared to Miami plus she is really good friends now with Tannehill's wife. (you think Tanny's wife is hot, Jackie Long is hotter IMO). Richie Incognito is on twitter trying to get Dolphin players to meet Long at the airport to sway him LOL.

 

[Mogriffjr]

I'm interested in what Keller will do. Part of me thinks he stuck it to the Jets by going to Miami. He wanted a long term contract and the jets decided to wait and it worked as Keller was injured damn near all year. When healthy he's a good receiving option...he's a mediocre run blocker but was a solid receiving threat. He should be a good option for a somewhat competent QB...

 

[f16harm]

Brent Grimes in the house on 1yr deal

1yr $5.5mil