Todd Wade is gone
euphy
money for Todd Wade, you got your wishes. Houston coughed up $25 N
for a guy who "isn't very good" and has left the Dolphins with...
Wade Smith? as quite possibly their only returning starter from the
2003 offensive line.
If Todd Wade was too expensive, how much does Brand X cost?
They already dumped Tim Ruddy
His replacement will be Seth McKinney (aka Tim Ruddy Jr.). Don't
start believing that the Dolphins will sign Damien Woody. In your
dreams. Our defense will be lining up against Woody when they play
Buffalo this year.
Jamie Nails is a free agent.
How much are the experts willing to pay this overweight,
under-performing guard?
Todd Perry is Gone... No one wants him back.
Seven other teams will be competing for Villareal's services. The
Dolphins are the low bidders on every deal.
What Is A Player Worth?
Over the last few weeks, folks were lining up in here to take their
turns at dumping Todd Wade into the dunk tank. Despite the fact that
it was already clear that the changes on the offensive line were
already going to amount to a purge, the cries of outrage regarding
Todd's so-so value were loud. Now I suspect there will be anger that
we let him get away.
Players are worth what any team is willing to pay for them. That's
how the market works. This is a bad year to be overhauling your
offensive line. There were damn few players of any stature that were
going to be available as free agents and there are not many guards or
tackles in the draft who are getting much acclaim. Now... here are
the Dolphins: The premier day-late-dollar-short franchise in all of
free agency.
The Dolphins wanted Olin Kreutz... the Bears wanted him more.
The Dolphins wanted Kyle Turley... the Rams wanted him more.
The Dolphins wanted Mark Brunell... Washington wanted him more.
The list will grow.
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WhyteStang
>for a guy who "isn't very good"
They paid way too much. Wade is good but not great, and he's now paid as if
he's great. He's never made the Pro-Bowl, why pay him like a top lineman? Im
very glad we didnt pay him what he wanted. Im sure we can find a very
competent tackle in free agency or the draft for a much better price. Im
trying really hard to believe that this front office knows what its doing...
although I have no reason to.
FJ
Rick
"euphy" <euph...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> For all the folks who felt that the Dolphins shouldn't pay a lot of
> money for Todd Wade, you got your wishes. Houston coughed up $25 N
> for a guy who "isn't very good" and has left the Dolphins with...
> Wade Smith? as quite possibly their only returning starter from the
> 2003 offensive line.
>
> If Todd Wade was too expensive, how much does Brand X cost?
>
> They already dumped Tim Ruddy
> His replacement will be Seth McKinney (aka Tim Ruddy Jr.). Don't
> start believing that the Dolphins will sign Damien Woody. In your
> dreams. Our defense will be lining up against Woody when they play
> Buffalo this year.
>
I've heard that Woody will NOT be signing with Buffalo, that they aren't
interested.
eüphemism
"Rick" <swtr...@NOSPAMtampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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That would be a nice piece of news.
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eüphemism
"WhyteStang" <whyte...@aol.comm> wrote in message
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So... when they let Todd go, they know what they're doing, or not?
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Cage
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Budman
wrote:
>The Bills just signed Chris Villareal ....
>
Link?
Rich
eüphemism
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Budman
haven't even discussed the RT position that is now vacant.
On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:28:45 -0600, "eüphemism" <eüphe...@charter.net>
wrote:
Bobby
StuGotts
Phins ain't gonna be taking no friggin' QB in the first damn round of THIS
years draft. <G>
Stu
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Bobby
was restricted or something???
BTW Miami is courting KC right tackle John Tait to possible counter
Wade's departure. Let's just hope he doesn't want too much $$$...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1750191
Phinz
How many people think that a "rookie" (if we choose to select one in the
draft) will actually be ready to take on NFL D Linemen in his first season??
"Bobby" <bo...@bobby.com> wrote in message
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RW
a chance in hell of drafting him.
Ron W.
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eüphemism
"Phinz" <Phin...@hotmail.commmm> wrote in message
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>
> How many people think that a "rookie" (if we choose to select one in the
> draft) will actually be ready to take on NFL D Linemen in his first
season??
Well... Wade Smith started at LT in virtually every game last season... Of
course he pretty much sucked but why would we be concerned with THAT?
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Bobby
wrote:
>We get NOTHING for Wade. He means WaLe.
>
Ah okay, my bad.
>How many people think that a "rookie" (if we choose to select one in the
>draft) will actually be ready to take on NFL D Linemen in his first season??
>
And my take on this... just ask Carr how well he thought his rookie
offensive lineman performed in their first season.
WhyteStang
Well like ive said, I think its better to let Todd go. I'd like to think they
have grand-master plan the way they are dumping the OLine.. but I doubt they
do.
FJ
Banana
but think how well he will play with better linemates...
sigh...
FinsfanNY
against the Colts, but being a rookie LT, I think he played pretty damn well
overall.
Why can't the Dolphins use some of the $$ they now had allocated to sign Wade
(who IMO was average at best- not a star) and look for a veteran T. Seems
pretty simple.
My opinion on the line is that is can't be worse than it was last year........
(at least I hope)
Budman
One of Wade's weaknesses is run blocking. He does fine in pass
protection but is not much of a force for the running game. His
replacement has to be a better run blocker - Ricky Williams deserves a
better blocker.
Banana
wrote:
>>
>>but think how well he will play with better linemates...
>>
>>sigh...
>
>One of Wade's weaknesses is run blocking. He does fine in pass
>protection but is not much of a force for the running game. His
>replacement has to be a better run blocker - Ricky Williams deserves a
>better blocker.
Im concerned about how long it will take the new line to gel.....Its
often stated that that is one of the biggest factors in a lines
success, is how long theyve been together etc..
Budman
That is true. But these guys are professionals and should be able to
execute basic blocking schemes from rote.
It will take time and make no mistake the is clearly a rebuilding job.
Banana
wrote:
>>Im concerned about how long it will take the new line to gel.....Its
>>often stated that that is one of the biggest factors in a lines
>>success, is how long theyve been together etc..
>>
>That is true. But these guys are professionals and should be able to
>execute basic blocking schemes from rote.
>
>It will take time and make no mistake the is clearly a rebuilding job.
If you look at most successful Olines tho, the main thing they have in
common in continuity.....miracles do happen tho....
Iknow ive got my fingers crossed...
eüphemism
"WhyteStang" <whyte...@aol.comm> wrote in message
Plan? Wouldn't you think that if they HAD a plan that they would have
signed Todd to an extension last season? The sportswriters were predicting
this outcome a year ago - even they knew that the OL FA market was going to
be tight this year. They knew that Todd would draw a lot of interest...
and he sure did. The Texans swooped in on him like an owl on a mouse. They
screwed up our season on opening day last year and it seems they're getting
even an earlier start this year.
If people decide to rationalize this as Houston getting screwed and paying
way too much for a guy of Todd Wade's limited ability, then so be it. I'll
wager right now that Miami will spend more on an older guy to replace Mr.
Wade.
Not re-signing Wade is Miami cutting off their nose to spite their face.
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eüphemism
"FinsfanNY" <fins...@aol.com> wrote in message
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If Smith didn't suck, then may I assume that you voted for Todd Wade to make
the Pro Bowl?
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Lennybrsco
sigh...
>>
Wade can't pass block. What's the sense in paying a guy this much money when
you have to give him help to do his job?
Enter Your Name Here
Ruddy. Wade was so much better with Boudreau as line coach. Todd Perry was a
bust and Tim Ruddy is as mediocre as they come. We should have at least
offered him something, as he was the best player on our line. If we get John
Tait from Kansas City, all will be fine as we upgrade. But if we do not
upgrade, oh the shit that will go down will not be pretty.
Lennybrsco
Ruddy. Wade was so much better with Boudreau as line coach >>
There could be something to that. Wade didn't improve the last few years under
Wise. Nobody seems to.
<< We should have at least
offered him something, as he was the best player on our line. >>
It sounded like Miami could have made a deal last year for less money. Maybe
they wanted to wait to see how he played this year and realized that he was
marginally the best of a bad line. Bottom line is that he doesn't have quick
feet and gets beaten by good pass rushers a lot. He's got great size but isn't
dominant enough to warrant that ridiculous bonus Houston gave him.
<< If we get John
Tait from Kansas City, all will be fine as we upgrade. But if we do not
upgrade, oh the shit that will go down will not be pretty.
>>
He'd be a great get but I think if we get Woody and another young guard we'll
be OK as well.
FinsfanNY
And if you knew that- what the hell does one have to do with the other.
Banana
he had even shittier linemates....