Tannenbaum: DON’T Restructure Contracts
Hey Tannenbaum! Giving guarantees to over-the-hill non-performers is nuts
Tannenbaum might give Suh guaranteed money till he looks like this
Tannenbaum: Discipline = Fiscal Responsibility
The current Miami Dolphins regime might not care, but tomorrow always comes for a franchise. Owners, management, coaches, players, and even fans come and go. The franchise remains. Windows of success open and close. Even the master of long-term success, Don Shula, had a bitter taste in 95′ of the ‘all in’ and spend big move. Indeed, the franchises that keep their eyes long range are the most likely to succeed and sustain.
Unlike the 95′ FA splurge, the latest Armando Salguero rumor is that the 2018 money dump could be on restructured contracts. The PPH sportsbook sites are betting this will be no bueno!
I read (and enjoy) nearly all of Salguero’s articles (among many other writers), so I don’t say this lightly. I hope all the talk of restructuring Pouncey, Kiko, Suh, or Jones is total B.S. on his part… or Miami’s P.R. Department.
I could digest a Ryan Tannehill restructure. He will be here no matter what for the next 2 years… but the other four… ARE YOU HIGH!
The Dolphins brass got off track and abandoned fiscal discipline last season when they panicked and went all in for Jay Cutler. That $10 million would have otherwise carried over to this season’s CAP. That left them much lighter in CAP space this season… and they were already desperately short to begin with.
Lack of fiscal responsibility compounds… till it breaks you
That missing $10 mill could have been 2/3 of Landry’s Franchise Tag. The restructure of Suh in 2016 that moved roughly $4 mil extra into this year’s CAP would have been the other 1/3. Together, those two moves alone would have paid Landry’s bill. Now just consider… what if that money had been used to sign Landry long term last year?
Instead, the Phins are at negative $7.5 million and the coming cuts of Thomas and Timmons will barely inch then into the black.
I hear from plenty of fans that they are hoping Miami restructures some big contracts for more maneuverability this season. We fans are desperate for success and sometimes the future gets lost. So I get it, but I don’t think it’s wise… anybody remember Popeye’s Whimpy?
The 2019 Season will certainly come for the Miami Dolphins…
…even if Mike Tannenbaum, Chris Grier, and Adam Gase won’t be around wearing aqua.
Now I do believe there’s plenty of hope for the Trifecta… I don’t think this team is as far away as many believe. But if they are here or not, having a better CAP situation in 2019 will be beneficial to whomever is in charge.
It’s time for Tannenbaum to stop borrowing from Peter to pay Paul
The restructure of Suh’s contract in 2016 brought a load of relief. It’s nothing to sneeze at lowering Suh’s price in 2016 by $18 million! That’s a lot. And since it was the first season of a new HC… alright, I get it. Like a Tannenhill restructure, it sorta’ makes sense. But I’ll say it again, the restructured sticker price of Suh in 2016 was an extra $4 million over the next 4 seasons (2017-20). And even if you dismiss how it could help sign Landry, that’s close to enough cash to sign 2018’s entire draft class! You can only play Russian Roulette so long before you lose.
This regime needs to bite the bullet and make the hard decisions now. If not that same bullet will be used to put them or another regime down in the near future.
Tannenbaum, please stop being Whimpy… don’t restructure anymore contracts. With our luck, Suh goes down for a season sucking up almost 15% of the CAP with him, Kiko is stuck as a sieve on this defense for 2 more seasons, or Pouncey is locked in for $ 9 mill and sitting on the sidelines for the season. STOP. THIS. MADNESS. Be wise. Be a pro and think long term… as if the Franchise is paramount to your job…. because it is.
Admin., I like your idea w/Vea and the transition to a 3-4. I personally haven’t seen Vea play to often. Having said that I have seen Da’Ron Payne play a handful of times, and he is disruptive as any, at least at that level. I have been so set on a LBer; Edmunds or Smith, I just can’t get past either for Miami at 11. I have been seeing a lot of QB talk there at 11, now I have to really look into the DT’s. The Suh savings (post June 1), could net us our LG all while replacing Suh with a Vea or Payne. Interesting to say the least!!! I have been so set on a LBer, it is hard for me right now to get past that option. We should know much more following the Landry (trade) situation. FA is fast approaching. Let the fun begin!
Thing with the post June saving is the picking will be light as FA is over… not sure how that much money would help at that point though. I watched some of Vea and liked him. His strength is legit. Saw this, “Throughout his three-year career at Washington, Vita Vea notched only 15 tackles for loss. To put that into perspective, 42 FBS players had that many in 2017 alone. A nose tackle prospect, Vea isn’t much of a penetrator as a defensive lineman.” Now from what I watched teams ran away from him nearly every play… I would need to watch a lot more, but not sure it’s worth the time because it likely will never happen… although part of me kinda’ likes the idea… I still like Steve’s idea of loads of draft picks as well… can we get them all at once. We kinda’ need it.
I can understand your take on Vea. The defensive Tackle s drafted 2015 before Malcom Brown. A few years later which DT would have the most value?
2015 draft:
13th picked St.LOUIS RAMS AARON DONALD DT, PITTSBURGH
17th picked SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS ARIK ARMSTEAD DT, OREGON
32nd picked NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS MALCOM BROWN DT, TEXAS
Trading back is a win win situation: If we drafted Vea and he gets injured Vs trade back for
”(3 players (2nd-3rd and 6th rounder)” Odds are better that 2 of the 3 additional picks would be on the field Right?
All 1st round draft picks: “Not their fault they are injured”
2011 15 Mike Pouncey Center Florida
2012 8 Ryan Tannehill Quarterback Texas A&M
2013 3 Dion Jordan Defensive end Oregon [s]
2014 19 Ja’Wuan James Offensive tackle Tennessee
2015 14 DeVante Parker Wide Receiver University of Louisville
2016 13 Laremy Tunsil Tackle Mississippi
2017 22 Charles Harris Defensive end Missouri
Had Miami traded backed on each of the above picks they would have added a minimum of 12 additional
2nd rounders not counting possible 3rd – 5th rounders. The odds were better they would have been more productive players on the field?
That’s always the case with injury… but sometimes 1 elite is better than 2 good… I believe you must use a mixed bag and it also depends on the situation. Some guys are just far more certain hits than others. Elite NTs are highly rare… IF you were to make a change to a hybrid or 3-4 the NT IS THE key piece, you miss on that and the scheme is a dud. So, if Miami gets some picks from Landry that would balance it out. Just from a sheer odds standpoints, every round lowers your odds. And it’s totally true the more picks you get the better odds, but if you want that to apply that tactic to a specific position, then you need draft multiples of that spot. This is why I like Vea. He is all but a certain hit. At the very least, he is good. You don’t need to expend another pick on that spot. If you trade back and want to move on from Suh then you need to expend picks on DL… if you go by odds then at least 2 or you risk missing on a key piece. Again, no right answer, just different tactics. IF you don’t absolutely need a hit to replace a top player, then trading back and getting many picks is the better option. But, I think due to age and price, Vea is worth more than just one pick as the money freed up with moving on from Suh will allow the Fins to gain more players… So if you’ re looking to stack your roster with out a must have hit at a position tradeback… but if you need a certain hit, I’d rather have the pick at the cream of the crop with the higher %…
I like Settle and Hill in the video you posted… don’t think they are in the class of Vea yet… but I doubt this team makes a move to 3-4 or hybrid… although, I think they should. also, in FA Justin Ellis could (ranked 14 as a run stopper) fill the spot and Miami could tradeback… but that will cost a decent penny on his contract.
Compensatory draft picks were handed out on Friday afternoon, and the Dolphins were not one of the lucky beneficiaries.
The Dolphins were not expecting to receive a compensatory pick after their most significant free agent loss last season was tight end Dion Sims.
Compensatory picks are awarded using an unknown formula that measures the balance of a team’s gains and losses during free agency of the previous year. It also takes into account players’ salary, playing time and their postseason awards.
No Compensatory picks for the Dolphins, right up below.
By: Antwan Staley | 17 hours ago
Compensatory picks are distributed between the third and the seventh round of the draft.
The Cowboys, Packers, Bengals, and Raiders were each awarded four compensatory picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Cardinals and Texans were awarded three, while the Vikings received two.
Last year, the Dolphins were awarded three compensatory picks after losing Lamar Miller, Olivier Vernon, and Rishard Matthews during free agency. This year’s draft is April 26-28, and it will be held in Dallas, TX. The Dolphins will select 11th overall after finishing last season with a 6-10 record.
Thing is they might even lose the compensatory pick if they use the tag on Landry this year, if he leaves next year. Not sure on that… need to recheck, but think so. Miami started this regime right, but they fell off the wagon with the big and wasteful signings of Timmons, Thomas, and Cutler… they got ahead of themselves and now it will put them behind the 8 ball… guess it’s better than snorting an 8 ball, like some Phins coaches…
Word on the street is Suh may be out? I like him as a player, on and off the field for the Fins, but, boy he eats up a LARGE portion of our salary cap. His # alone could net us a top tier LG and RT. On the fence with this one.
If they trade him, they’ll stil be on the hook for 20 plus mill with only 4 mill of relief. They’d better get a good pick and he’d better be a good DT… again, it’s why I really like the Vea pick… don’t think Suh gets moved because Ross loves him like a son from what I hear and he is a friend of Buffet…. never know though.
Post June cut is what I’ve read/heard. Saving 17 million. Big dead cap hit, but thats what you get w irresponsible contracts.
Found this and it calculates for you… yeah, post June is 17 mill with 9 mill in dead money… draft Vea… and save 17 mill.
Admin
The Defensive Tackle’s listed below are day 2 prospects. The best and most important defensive tackles are the ones who do it all.
a. Push guards and centers back with ideal leverage and upper body strength
b. Quickness off the snap to move into the pocket before a blocker can do anything about it.
c. Move laterally with speed and accuracy and even drop into coverage once in a while.
3. Harrison Phillips Highlights Stanford 2017 Ranked number 52nd
https://youtu.be/N1WZDDf3Kbs (Always on tackle) (***********)
6. Justin Jones Official NC State Highlights – “A QB’s Nightmare” Ranked number 128th
https://youtu.be/FKKZyVTu6N8 (*********)
7. Tim Settle 2017 Highlights Ranked number 129 (*********) (possible steal in draft)
https://youtu.be/0jOOr-agJ7g
Trading back is a win win situation:
Admin
Base on the experts these really good Defensive Tackles:
1. Vita Vea
Washington Ranked number 19th
https://youtu.be/aWZmaTKEXIQ
2. Da’Ron Payne (Alabama DL) vs Clemson – 2017
https://youtu.be/JJJwyJtj38Q
https://youtu.be/zK8o5r3crmY Ranked number 42nd
4. Derrick Nnadi (Florida St DT) vs NC State – 2017 Ranked number 75th
https://youtu.be/2BjjEEGcYb0
5. 2018 Draft || B.J. Hill || College Film Session Ranked number 102nd
https://youtu.be/85O6EFZYKM4
Just my take… if they expend a high pick on a DT make it a NT and go with Vea. This will allow you to make use of all the MLB’s (Allen, kiko, McMillian), move Harris outside (he’s played there in college) Mavleoux could play rotate in at in the 4-3 and 3-4 DE, and Godchaux could start at RE with Phillips and Taylor as DE or NT. Burke like’s complicated schemes and the Bengals ran a 3-4… not saying it will happen, but this could fix some issues and allow Suh to move on next season. It would sacrifice the trade back, BUT you must have a dominant interior DL… Suh is on a downswing and too expensive. Vea is near a hit as you can get. IT would also allow to extend Phillips if he develops and / or Godchaux when signing comes as you’d have 4 years of cheap NT play… This is just what my crazy brain sees in the non news bordom… think I’ll write and article about it and get jeered 🙂
Hello Dol-Fans
I read some talk about Landry today!
Today on NFL Network, Ian Rapoport says he can see the Saints making a play to possibility bring Jarvis Landry back to Louisiana. Also, deadlines are approaching for Drew Brees contract and dead money numbers.
I heard that too… I don’t want him to leave, but a trade for a 2nd and a 4th would be best for the Fins…. IF they nail those picks… Landry wants out and wants too much dough. Wished they had done a better deal earlier…
Landry has earned a descent pay raised.
I have tunnel visions on gaining 4 second round picks in this 2018 draft.
This would bring the talent to south beach at a fraction of the cost vs free agency and A high 1st round draft pick.
I am leaning in your direction, but I could say if they draft Vea and move to a 3-4 they could part ways with Suh and save some big dough… never happen of course. I do hope Landry is either extended for a reasonable amount or traded… tag sticking would suck.
…this will all come down to Landry …if he stays, T-bum will have no choice but to restructure …if he goes, it depends on what we get in return …a trade for starting LG/SLB would ease the restructure itch …or ’18 3rd + ’19 2nd …some combo thereof …all would work to scratch any restructures
…but keep in mind, Gase’s job is on the line …T-bum’s likely isn’t since he didn’t want Gase in the first place …Ross overrode him …ergo, Gase needs to win now and to hell with tomorrow …but T-bum will live to hire Gase’s replacement and be swimming in ’19 cap space ..so he has nothing on the line to force him to spend big this year …will Gase go to Ross? …you think? …power play coming in Davie …stay tuned
Yeah, Landry’s 16 mill is likely 33% of their maximum CAP if they cut and restructure–so that’s the biggest piece. Job security… fear never prompts a good decision… unless it’s run away. IF Gase and CO makes moves based on fear this will be a terrible season. They’ll call scared, draft scared, coach scared and the players and opposing teams will smell the blood in the water. I guess throwing money at the problem will likely be the solution… I really hope not. Maybe Gase has the guts to go down his way. And by doing so, he might just pull up from the nose dive.