Dolphins Nailing Early 2022 Offseason
After an ugly 2021 Season the Phins are making plenty of good moves
The Miami Dolphins were at the top of the list of the teams with the most available cap space entering free agency period. Chris Grier wasted little time and expense on improving the roster not only signing new players, but also resigning plenty of their own FAs as well.
It seems Grier is very motivated this offseason–VERY!
Phins very motivated to have a good offseason
On paper, most betting software solutions providers are betting the Phins have won the offseason so far. For starters Miami re-signed their own two biggest priority free agents in Gesicki and Ogbah. Gesicki signed the franchise tag for this year that pays him close to $11 million and can give both sides a chance to work out a long term deal. Ogbah signed a 4-year deal, which most analysts were predicting Miami would not do. This was a big win for Miami because he has played at an elite level these last two years. It’s good to see us keep good talent instead of waving goodbye and creating another hole on the roster.
Miami took care of plenty of their own and re-signed Duke Riley, Elandon Roberts, and Preston Williams. Roberts is a thumper and super physical and was a leader on the field. Riley and Williams feel like they have more upside to be tapped into and both are on team friendly one-year deals. It gives the new coaching staff one last try to coach them up and see what we can get out of them.
Then Miami methodically went after quality players at positions of need. They signed the best backup QB in the market in Teddy Bridgewater, and given Tua’s injury history, he will have a good shot to get some playing time. If Bridgewater does have to take over, he has starting QB talent to get the job done with little drop off from what Tua can do.
Dolphins appear to have improved their roster
Miami also signed a sneaky good receiver in Cedrick Wilson, who was playing in a stacked Cowboys wide receiver room. Due to injuries, Wilson was able to get playing time and made the most of it with 45 catches, for 602 yards and 6 touchdowns. He’ll have the chance to carve out a nice role in this offense, with Waddle, Parker, Bowden Jr., and Williams.
In addition, Miami signed another former Cowboy in Guard Connor Williams, who only allowed 15 pressures, which was the fewest for any NFL guard. He was also ranked the 11th best guard in the NFL by PFF. However, he was the one of the most penalized player in the NFL last year, so that will be something to improve on and keep an eye on. However, even with the sloppy play Williams is now our most effective offensive lineman on the roster by far.
Considering how bad the Phins O-line has been for years, this is big news!
Miami also finally made a move at running back by signing former Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds. He may not be a big name running back, however he has shown production. Last year he played in 12 games rushing for 592 yards with 5.1 yards per carry average, 2 touchdowns, and 43 receptions for 311 yards. Compare those to Gaskin last year who played 17 games, rushed for 612 yards with a 3.5 yards per carry average, 3 touchdowns, and 49 catches for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns. Edmonds did more with less opportunities, except for getting in the end zone. Either way, he is a dual threat running back that should get the opportunity to improve our running attack.
Plenty of ammo to still improve the roster
Lastly, the Dolphins added special team ace Keion Crossen, who also can give some depth at the cornerback position. Miami still has a bit more cap space and can also clear around $20 million in cap space by waiving some of its own players. So, expect more movement on the roster with addition and subtraction.
If Miami can land another offensive lineman, preferably a starting tackle, and preferably the best one available, then they’ll have filled a ton of their biggest needs. This will give them the option of drafting the best player available in the upcoming draft. That sure sounds good!
What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins news fans thoughts on the moves so far in Free Agency?
Off to a good start with FA. Need two quality tackles! Our tackle play was by far the most horrible play last year by the OL. Lead the league in QB hits and hurries. Both Pittsburgh & Dallas have just released a tackle. I would also like to see another quality WR added. I don’t trust the guys we are bring back; Parker, Williams, etc. to stay healthy. Bills release Beau Beasley, very good possession receiver who can really help move the chains, with an occasional long ball down the field. Go Fins.
Hey, Stephen… how you doing!? It’s looking like Armstead could really happen. Total surprise to me… must because of his knee limiting his option. A bit of a roll of the dice with that knee, but he is super talented and productive even at 31. As for Wrs, Bowden, Waddle and the Dallas kid with Gesicki are dependable bodies… Parker, Williams and the rest are sketchy, but this will be a run heavy O… so, I’m not that concerned. Beasly is a damn good player and it would be great to add him to get pay back with the Bills. IF they sign Armstead it will be a big deal… it will be very interesting to see how it plays out today or tomorrow.
Happy so far
But as you said we still need a tackle and maybe a center
2 tackles would be even better
Remaining hopeful ……
Just heard another starting tackle entered free agency ???
How about another receiver or will we get one in the draft since the draft is full of good receivers this year
Hey, Ralph… I think williams would even be a better center and he trained there and looked good last season in preseason. Eich should go to LG… jackson the bench. I think Grier will run with Jackson and Eich at Tackles… this could be a feather in his cap if it works out and should be a final turn of the key to prove he isn’t very good. Time will tell… this is the best offseason to support a rookie Hc in a while… the AFC though is so brutal and I don’t see Miami having enough to really contend for a while. At least though we might end up with a semi competent OL and that will make watching the game a bit more fun .