I wish you were right, but a more likely scenario is: it's easier to let Decker hit FA, have everyone pass one him, then pick for vet min.
Big salary but that was still a shock to see him released and a shock for their QB as well, I would say he is looking over his shoulder a little more than he was last week, Mahomes will be rubbing his hands right about now I'd say.
Alex smith isn't going anywhere this season, however next season smith will count 20.6 mil against the cap and the chiefs are negative .6 million. So mahomes has 1 season to learn before taking over next season and smith will be gone which will save them 17 million.
many teams will give up a pick for him pending a physical. it's pretty standard in the NFL. all trades are using pending a physical if they don't pass the trade is voided.
If they get him at the right price,yes. Parker's had trouble staying healthy, Carroo was very disappointing last season, the Phins benched him the final 3 games, reports were lack of effort in game and practice. Stills had calf problems and Landry shoulder injuries last season. They pushing hard to win now before the cap comes due. Is he a priority, no but I could see them taking a flyer at the right price.
Do you think passing a physical in preseason is the same as taking 4 or 5 games worth of hits and then getting re-injured after you have signed a 2 year contract ?
I don't think there is a snow balls chance in hell that the Dolphins sign Decker. I also don't think Decker would want to sign with the Phins. The only reason I could see is Adam Gase. They worked together for a year in Denver, but he left while Gase stayed on as OC. If the only deal Decker gets is a very low, prove it deal, I don't think he goes to Miami with their receiving core. If I were Decker and wanted to prove myself for another contract, I'd go to a team where I would get a lot more opportunities.
Fair enough. My point is all they are doing is burning the house down. Thats great, but you or i could do that. The hard part is building it back up. I dont see any evidence of a real plan to do that. its great that we have admitted we have a problem and hit rock bottom. But i dont think we will be winning many games for many years to come. Younger faster and more talented? Where is the talent. Last year we won five games. We wont win more than two this year.
I think John Morton will have a big influence on these young receivers. We finally have a coach with documented success in the developmental department. I think they will be ok this year. Those reps and snaps are needed for something.
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I agree Miami is not the most likely landing spot. If Decker had his choice,I'm sure a contender would be his priority. Dallas, could be interesting. The most likely landing spots would be the Bills, Titans , Ravens. I just would prefer he not sign in the Division.
Bowles is back and will be here next season to for two reasons. He is getting a chance to show he can be a good HC and much more importantly, to give the perception that this franchise will give their future coach every opportunity to succeed. Can't have a revolving door at the FO or head coach position if you ever want to have a chance to hire a good HC.
After D'Brickishaw Ferguson retired last offseason along with the likes of Darrelle Revis, Brandon Marshall, Nick Mangold & David Harris all getting the offseason AX this offseason, the writing was on the wall for a now 30 year old receiver in Eric Decker who missed 13 games last year due to a shoulder injury. With regards to our receivers position the releasing of Eric Decker before the start of 2017 will do one of three things for Maccagnan as a G.M moving forward (and in order to do so Eric Decker must have been left off the roster). 1.) The evaluation process of our two younger WR's in Quincy Enunwa (4th year) and Robby Anderson (2nd year) as potential number 1 and number 2 WR options were a must and will now become possible throughout 2017 due to Decker's departure. 2.) After drafting WR back-to-back during the 3rd and 4th rounds and after the release of Decker we'll now have three younger receivers in Charone Peake out of Clemson, ArDarius Stewart out of Alabama and Chad Hansen who will now have a window of opportunity to not only compete against one another but also fight for the #3 spot. 3A.) There could be some big name UFA receivers who hit the open market next offseason (all younger than Decker) and that become 2018 Free Agents such as DeAndre Hopkins, Allen Robinson, Jarvis Landry, Alshon Jeffery, Martavis Bryant, Terrelle Pryor and Sammy Watkins. 3B.) And we'll have a ton of cap space too. But before Maccagnan is to spash on offense while dumping big money into our receivers position he'll first need to see for himself how A.) Quincy & Robby perform as 1's and 2's without Brandon Marshall. B.) How the likes of Peake, Stewart & Hansen competed against one another and C.) If we are to land a big time FA WR which one out of Peake, Stewart & Hansen do we move on from in order to form our top 5? WR #1: Allen Robinson. Slot R: Quincy Enunwa. WR #2: Robby Anderson. Could you imagine a trio of receivers with that much talent and youth moving forward? Our potential Franchise QB of the future would then be in strong position. Especially if we sneak an explove HB into the mixture through the draft. Well. First we must find out what we truly have in Quincy & Robby followed by what we have behind them in Peake, Stewart and Hansen. Getting rid of Decker (now) will in return (then) improve our offensive game plan while heading into 2018's offseason. Due to knowing a lot more about our younger receiving prospects. Without Decker taking reps away from them while being ahead of them on the depth chart at the same time. Plus. Younger QB's such as Petty & Hack need full support from their young & hungry WR's. Decker on the other hand, kicked a young gun QB prospect in Petty to the curb last offseason while voicing his support (through the media) for a career veteran losing QB in Ryan Fitzpatrick. Instead of supporting a younger Petty while giving him added confidence the likes of Marshall, Mangold & Decker all went to the media in order to support a career journeyman who was on the verge of ruining our entire season due to horrid QB play. They supported the wrong guy. And now they're all gone too. The likes of Marshall, Mangold & Decker can all become FA's alongside of Fitzpatrick and name themselves "Team Fitz" for all i care. It was time for Decker to pack his bags and go too.
Your right. But it started during OTAs. Remember Marshall and Decker skipping OTAs to try and force the team to sign Shitzpatric. Once camp started most of the defense and alot of the offense were unhappy with them. That started the division of the locker room.
I can really picture Eric Decker being surrounded by the likes of Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady. A healthy Decker and the likes of Danny Amendola & Chris Hogan drop on the depth chart. Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman, Eric Decker & Gronk would give and provide Tom Brady with 4 chess pieces to work with.
He may have 3 solid years left, or he could be done the first time he takes a hit. There's a giant question mark relating to his health. He had leg and foot injuries early in his college career and surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left foot his senior year, the leg injuries crept back up and led to hip surgery in the off-season plus the shoulder surgery that ended his season. Decker is a damaged, older Reciever with a large price tag. He is not in any way going to Garner a 5th round pick. Macklin is available for free, why give at least a 5 for Decker?
Decker also was rumored to want Kaepernick. Petty should have been inserted earlier than he was last season: IMO he was progressing each game before the injury. I feel as though it's Petty's job to lose, even though Hackenberg currently rules the media. If Hackenberg gets the nod .. we could still see Petty and vice versa.
I agree Petty should have been inserted much sooner than he was. I think we will get a good look at both Petty and Hack this season unless one really separates himself in camp. I'm looking forward to seeing them both compete. I have wanted a full rebuild for a while. I guess that's why I am hopeful. Also feel that the timing is right with the QB talent in next year's draft. It's a win win situation. If one of the young QBs turns out to be the future, we can turn our pick into several picks in 18 and 19. If not we should be in prime position to draft a QB.
On the defensive side- Wilkerson, Richardson, Williams, Lee, Claiborne, Adams, Maye, Carter, that's 8 on the defensive side. I bet Mayes and Adams will have good rookie years. Your right, they need talent on the offensive side of the ball. They don't stand out as much and I know we always get on Mac for not drafting a stud on offense. The only position that is a huge question mark is QB. Powel and Forte are good RBs, not great but good, in a balanced offense I can see them being productive this year. Enunwa and Anderson should be able to give either of the 2 young QBs a consistent target to pass to. Now that "he who doesn't believe in TEs" is gone, ASJ and Legget will probably see more passes come their way. The oline is still is a question mark for me. The talent is skewed towards the defensive side but I believe there are enough pieces and veterans on offense, that if one of the young QBs plays well, they can be competitive on Sundays. Don't sleep on Petty, I believe he will come out on top after training camp and pre season.
