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dolphinologist · Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: New York

FA Signings

1. Andy Levitre - LG Buffalo Bills
It will be good to have a capable vet at his natural position next to Martin.

2. Louis Vasquez - RG San Diego Chargers
Instant upgrade that will do for Lane Johnson what Levitre should do for Jonathan Martin

3. Brandon Albert - LT Kansas City Chiefs
Capable veteran back up that (due to unhealthy back) can't be counted on for a full season at this point but can be counted on for depth (at a reasonable price) and a veteran option if your Jonathan Martin fears are actually valid.

4. Michael Johnson - DE Cincinati Bengals
Double digit sacks opposite Wake ? yes, ci and oui

Draft

1. Cordarrelle Patterson - WR Tennassee
2. Barrett Jones - OL Alabama
2. Robert Woods - WR USC
3. Desmond Trufant - CB Washington
3. Phillip Thomas - SS Fresno State
4. Travis Fredrick - OG Wisconsin
5. Joseph Fauria - TE UCLA
6. Jonathan Brown - OLB Illinois
7. Khalid Wooten - Nevada - CB

Depth Chart - Offense

Projected Starters: - Projected Reserves

WR - Cordarrell Patterson Rishard Matthews
TE - Anthony Fasano Joseph Fauria ***
RT - Barrett Jones John Jerry
RG - Louis Vasquez Richie Incognito
QB - Ryan Tannehill Matt Moore Pat Devlin
RB - Reggie Bush Lamar Miller Marcus Thigpen
FB - Javorski Lane
C - Mike Pouncey Josh Samuda
LG - Andy Levitre Travis Fredrick
LT - Jonathan Martin Brandon Albert
WR - Davonne Bess Marlon Moore
WR - Brian Hartline Robert Woods
TE - Joseph Fauria Anthony Fasano

Depth Chart - Defense

Projected Starters: - Projected Reserves

LDE - Michael Johnson - Derrick Shelby
DT - Randy Starks Jared Odrick
DT - Paul Solai Keeston Randall
RDE - Cameron Wake Olivier Vernon
LOLB - Kevin Burnett Jonathan Freeny
MLB - Karlos Dansby Austin Spitler
ROLB - Koa Misi Jonathan Brown
LCB - Sean Smith (puke) Khalid Wooten
RCB - Desmond Trufant Dimitri Patterson Nolan Carroll
SS - Phillip Thomas Chris Clemons
FS - Reshad Jones Jonathan Amaya

P - Brandon Fields
K - Nate Kaeding
Returner - Marcus Thigpen
Long Snapper - John Denney

* Please use the depth charts to determine resigned and unsigned Dolphins

Also ... here's the thing about drafting another QB ... You are either going to have to have 4 on the roster or forfeit the element of experience. Draft one and Tanny and Pat Devlin will be the experienced vets on the roster, while the rook would be our 3rd string. So as far as other vets worth mentioning, there's Flacco, Jason Campbell and Tavaris Jackson if not MAtt Moore. Or you can draft one and keep 4 QBs on the roster.
Bfore you look at luck and griffin, consider their receivers and TEs ...
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Miami2DaMax · Joined: 24 Mar 2010 Posts: 775 Location: North Carolina

Getting Patterson and Woods would be pretty crazy. I'd be happy with the draft, though I'd like another DB from the Free Agency though, release Carroll please.

ViolentMonk71 · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:16 pm Post subject:

Lets see...

Oline help - yes
WR help - yes
Pass rush help - Yes
Pass defense help - Yes

If these are the areas that are identified as needing upgrades then draft works. One can address these area's in a number of ways and this one could work. I till hate taking a WR at 12, but if he "Wows" at the combine (he has the tape, though I haven't much from his JUCO days) and the G position gets addressed it works. I do like this quote from him..."just make a move and get to the endzone". The guy likes to score and can do so from several different ways. What is interesting is how much can be done and the different ways of approaching it.

I love Jones and Woods in the second, both were very steady for their teams and should be "safe" picks (especially since Jones can play anywhere on the line) and contribute right away.
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Jaytotha · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:17 pm Post subject:

I would get on board with this offseason. I would have liked to see more of an upgrade at TE but I think Fasano is serviceable. Patterson, Jones, Woods, Trufant would be a great way to spend the first 4 picks of the draft.
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I'd have liked a veteran receiver but that offseason is too good to pass up. Significant upgrades to the pass rush and offensive line as well as my favorite WR prospect (Patterson). Fauria is also a guy I like because of his absurd size and Woods is kind of a nice bonus. Well Done.
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mountainpd · Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Posts: 2172 Location: Fareham, UK

Wouldn't here me complaining.

Very high on Phillip Thomas and would love to pick up Barrett Jones.

With regards to free agency not so hot on Albert as I still think he will command decent bucks but Levitre and especially Johnson yes please.

Wake and Johnson = Tom Brady Ouch.
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Jaytotha · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject:

Mercury22 · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 12329 Location: the 50 yard line

In general, I really like this. I'm not sure if its the exact one that I would put together, but on the whole I think this is a relatively sound set of moves.
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ViolentMonk71 · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:08 pm Post subject:

Many will love this off-season because some of the players will be gone before the Dolphins pick (and are valued much higher then were they are being drafted).

If the hype continues to build and Patterson has a great combine (sub 4.4 40 and over 36 inch vert) then he will be gone in the top 10). There is no way Jones makes it out of the 1st round....too much ability and versatility. Fauria will be gone by the end of the 3rd and will not make it out of the 4th round.
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Blagasse67 · Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 11183 Location: Delaware

I really like this offseason. This could change the team completely next season
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Miami2DaMax · Joined: 24 Mar 2010 Posts: 775 Location: North Carolina

Dimitri Patterson...?I don'y see him on your depth but then listed.

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ukdolfan · Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 8848

I like the focus of the offseason, though my preference might be for different WRs in the draft.

If I'm adding it right you can keep two more players because you've got Fauria and Fasano there twice.

Looking at who is there on offence, my opinion would be an extra TE (likely Clay) and a bigger running back (probably Thomas).

I like the signings but I'm not sure that Albert would be signable for less than starter money. I think if we were to sign him it would be to start at LT or LG.
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