Dolphins moves look good for Rams

[39thebeast]

A league source told FOXSports.com that Miami is preparing to offer Pace the same kind of mega-deal that linebackers Adalius Thomas and Joey Porter received in free agency last off-season. New England and Miami signed Thomas and Porter respectively to five-year, $32 million contracts that included $20 million in guaranteed money.

Dolphins agreed to terms with DT Randy Starks on a five-year, $21 million contract, with $7 million guaranteed.
Starks has played in a 4-3 scheme in Tennessee the past four years, but is the big (6'3/315), high-upside type player Bill Parcells looks for. Of course, he's also had off-field problems, something Parcells said he wouldn't tolerate. It's remarkable Starks got this money with such little production as a pro. Feb. 29 - 3:04 pm et
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Cowboys are trading Ferguson to the Dolphins for a 2009 sixth-round pick, and the teams will swap sixth-rounders this year. Dealing Ferguson clears about $2.4 million on this year's salary cap.

Dolphins signed QB Josh McCown to a two-year, $6.25 million contract.
We'll pencil him in as their new starter, although McCown will have to hold off John Beck and most likely a draft pick. McCown, 28, has always had the physical traits (arm, athleticism, size), but never completed more than 60.4% of his passes or had a 7.0+ YPA in a season. He is not the long-term answer, but that's also not what the Dolphins are expecting from him.
Source: Palm Beach Post

What does this mean for the Rams. I think this means Chris Long. Why? some experts have said Chris Long is maxed out and can't get big enough to be affective in the 3-4 unless he plays OLB. With two big money guys in Pace and Porter at OLB i think they are set there. They also signed Reggie Torbor for depth and already have Channing crowder and Jason Taylor. They also get their NT in Ferguson and a possible NT or End in Starks. McCown could compete with Beck for the starting QB, but they still could go Ryan. With the release of their 2 starting tackles I think this means their pick will be Jake Long unless they can make a trade where the team they trade with will most likely will taken McFadden leaving us with Chris Long.

What say ye?

[chipperjones]

Good post. I think it means Chris Long.

[Mooselini]

Chris Long!!!!!!!!!!!!

[smizzhfx]

The dolphins have so much money tied up in Porter, Taylor and (hopefully) Pace that they won`t be able to justify spending a 1st round pick on another 3-4 OLB in Long.

I think Parcells will definitely be looking to shop his pick and I hope he finds a McFadden-hungry suitor.

[Nick]

If they sign Pace, you may be on to something. Let's see what gets done there.

[Rambos]

Nice post 39thebeast lets hope you get this right.

[Ramer]

Good post 39thebeast. Long all the way!!!!!

[Bar-bq]

Unless the plan is to play Long as a 3-4 DE?

He's spent time there, and at the combine, showed he could play either position.

To prove my point- off the top of your heads, (anyone other than Nick ) name the Dolphins two starting 3-4 DEs? Difficult task, yes?

[39thebeast]

Ted washingoton I think maybe Randy Starks ....

[Bar-bq]

Per Rotoworld....

Calvin Pace will visit the Jets Saturday.

Sports Illustrated incorrectly reported Friday that Pace was signing with Miami. He is going to make a lot of money for some 3-4 team.

There goes that theory.

[39thebeast]

who do you think is more likely to get him. The jets who would have to to give 20mil in bonues 2 two people this season Faneca and Pace or the Dolphins who are rebuilding and have way more cash to spend

[TekeRam]

Not necessarily. It just means that Miami's going to have to cough up a little more cash. Pace is shopping himself for as much as he can get and I have to think that a team run by Parcells and coached by Parcells light is better than the one year wonder of Mangenius. I expect the Jets to continue downwards, while the Phins should overtake them to be 3rd in the division.

[Dominator]

Not necessarily. It just means that Miami's going to have to cough up a little more cash. Pace is shopping himself for as much as he can get and I have to think that a team run by Parcells and coached by Parcells light is better than the one year wonder of Mangenius. I expect the Jets to continue downwards, while the Phins should overtake them to be 3rd in the division.

As a Jet fan, your insults of Mangini are accepted, but the Dolphins shouldn't be passing us this year. They are a mess. I also wouldn't be so excited about the Parcells as GM. He was our GM and was kind of a train wreck. Stuck us in cap hell. Crappy in the draft. Remember Dorian Boose? I didn't think so.

EDIT: I hear the Dolphins just agreed to trade Jason Taylor, so sounds like Chris Long is back on top of their board.