…and then shocked the NFL world and pulled off a blockbuster trade for one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the game in Tyreek Hill.
Phins have loaded up to make waves in 2022
Signing Armstead was a major upgrade for their Offensive line. He is easily the best O-Lineman on the roster and fills the biggest hole on the roster. The Dolphins gave Armstead a 5 year contract for $75 million, which can hit as high as $87.5 million with bonus incentives. If this was the only move of the day, it would still be a huge boost to Tua and win for the Dolphins.
However, out of left field the Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade for Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill, who signed him to a 4 year contract extension worth $120 million and $72 million guaranteed. That’s roughly $200 million spent today on two players in one day! Now, both are Pro Bowl studs, so there was bang for Ross’s buck!
But, their was also a price for Hill that went beyond money. Miami traded 5 draft picks to acquire Hill’s services! Miami sent our 1st, 2nd and 4th round pick of 2022, and our 4th and 6th round pick of 2023 to make the trade happen.
It sounds like a lot… however, our first round pick was #29 at the end of the first round, and there would be no player comparable to Hill that we can draft at that position. The 2nd and 4th round are unfortunate, but with all the moves Miami has made this offseason, most of the major needs were filled. The picks in 2023 are basically late round picks that are most likely inconsequential.
Hill and Waddle, Waddle and Hill
Hill is easily one of the best and fastest receivers in the game and has made the Pro Bowl in each of his 6 seasons in the NFL. Adding him to a Dolphins Wide Receiver core that has Waddle, Parker, Williams, and Cedrick Wilson and the offensive production in the passing game could be off the charts. Waddle and Hill on the field at the same time is going to be a nightmare for defenses, and this deep threat will immediately boost the running game.
Defenses won’t be able to stack the box and stuff our running attack because now they have to worry about defending two of the fastest wide receivers in football! Combined with the fact Miami added running backs this offseason and new Coach Mike McDaniel specializes in the running game, Miami is not going to shy away from running the ball down defenses throats! Throw in some running plays for Hill and Waddle and this offense has the potential to be very dangerous.
Opposing teams will have to pick their poison to swallow because there isn’t one part of the field that the Dolphins offense can’t wreck a defense.
Tua has everything he needs to prove he is a franchise QB
In addition, it shows the Dolphins have gone all in to do whatever it takes to surround Tua with the best players to help him reach his full potential. If Tua can’t make the next step this season, it’s all on him. However, this kid has been a winner his entire football career, these could be the pieces that get the Dolphins and Tua to the playoffs for years to come. And if Tua doesn’t, we can get a new QB in 2023 with our two 1st Round picks and then whoever that step into a potentially loaded offense.
Before this trade was announced the Dolphins were +6000 to win the Super Bowl and +600 to win the AFC East. Now after the trade the best price per head software companies have the Dolphins odds to win the Super Bowl at +3500, and odds to win the AFC east at +300. Those are some decent moves in price, and shows that Vegas sees the potential with these moves!
What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans thoughts on what the Dolphins accomplished?!
First off I loved the signing of Armstead and then came the news about Hill. But let’s not forget the backs of Edmunds and Mostert.Mostert is the fastest back in the NFL by what I’ve read. So we’ve got Waddle,Hill and Mostert,three of the fastest players in the league.Edmunds is no slouch either,and if our coach is anything close to the offensive guru mind they say he is we should be a top ten offense. Something we haven’t been since 1995. Now I have to say I like Tua,he’s our QB so of course we hope pray he is going to be everything we need him to be. But,I haven’t quite gotten there yet believing he is the answer to our QB problems. Yes he’s very accurate within 20 yards but can he get the ball downfield and hit these guys in stride running a go route?I guess we’ll find out. After all this being said,I love everything the dolphins have done in free agency.GO FINS!!!
Sorry about the late reply… been under my own medical issues the last few weeks. Tua has enough to make us a quality offense with all these weapons… IF the OLine can hold up. Armstead is A plus if he is in, but his history of injuries is up and down… Williams and Hunt I like, but everyone else has serious ?s. This team will only go as far the OL takes it. Grier has a 3rd and 4th in this draft to sure up the DE and OL… he hasn’t been very good in these areas and in the mid rounds…. it will be critical for this season that he finds at least one player who can contribute this season in one of these areas. If Armstead and Howard stay healthy I Like our potential a LOT! If one or both go down we will be hard pressed to make hay in 2022.
I am really excited about the most explosive WR in the business being a dolphin. The other free agents look solid too. The problem is Tua who is ranked 13th best AFC QB. Granted, there are lots of good QB’s in the AFC, but Tua could perform way better with a more well-rounded and proficient offensive line up. Ross made his yearly splash in free agency. now it’s on to the draft!
Sorry for the late reply… Been under the weather… I love the skills… but this whole thing will only go as far as the OL takes them…. Armstead and Howard are key… if either goes down for a long time, we are screwed. BUT, if not, the potential is there for them to make some hay.. and they’d better with all they’ve done!!
We need more OL help…. DE and CB right next to it…. I’d love an elite MLB… but, doubt we’ll find it in the 3rd and 4th. Seems like DE and OL in the 3rd and 4th, Ralph….
First off I loved the signing of Armstead and then came the news about Hill. But let’s not forget the backs of Edmunds and Mostert.Mostert is the fastest back in the NFL by what I’ve read. So we’ve got Waddle,Hill and Mostert,three of the fastest players in the league.Edmunds is no slouch either,and if our coach is anything close to the offensive guru mind they say he is we should be a top ten offense. Something we haven’t been since 1995. Now I have to say I like Tua,he’s our QB so of course we hope pray he is going to be everything we need him to be. But,I haven’t quite gotten there yet believing he is the answer to our QB problems. Yes he’s very accurate within 20 yards but can he get the ball downfield and hit these guys in stride running a go route?I guess we’ll find out. After all this being said,I love everything the dolphins have done in free agency.GO FINS!!!
Sorry about the late reply… been under my own medical issues the last few weeks. Tua has enough to make us a quality offense with all these weapons… IF the OLine can hold up. Armstead is A plus if he is in, but his history of injuries is up and down… Williams and Hunt I like, but everyone else has serious ?s. This team will only go as far the OL takes it. Grier has a 3rd and 4th in this draft to sure up the DE and OL… he hasn’t been very good in these areas and in the mid rounds…. it will be critical for this season that he finds at least one player who can contribute this season in one of these areas. If Armstead and Howard stay healthy I Like our potential a LOT! If one or both go down we will be hard pressed to make hay in 2022.
I am really excited about the most explosive WR in the business being a dolphin. The other free agents look solid too. The problem is Tua who is ranked 13th best AFC QB. Granted, there are lots of good QB’s in the AFC, but Tua could perform way better with a more well-rounded and proficient offensive line up.
Ross made his yearly splash in free agency. now it’s on to the draft!
Sorry for the late reply… Been under the weather… I love the skills… but this whole thing will only go as far as the OL takes them…. Armstead and Howard are key… if either goes down for a long time, we are screwed. BUT, if not, the potential is there for them to make some hay.. and they’d better with all they’ve done!!
Who do you think we will go for in round 3 this draft
Linebacker, center, or running back ??
We need more OL help…. DE and CB right next to it…. I’d love an elite MLB… but, doubt we’ll find it in the 3rd and 4th. Seems like DE and OL in the 3rd and 4th, Ralph….