Miami Dolphins hosted Rashad Jeanty
by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 19, 2010 9:18 AM EDT
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PrintFirst, the Miami Dolphins outplayed the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire guard Richie Incognito. That's fine, I thought. We still Bobbie Williams, who we figure will be signed relatively soon. On Thursday, the Miami Dolphins hosted outside linebacker Rashad Jeanty. For the Dolphins, they are looking for a strong-side starting linebacker. For the Bengals, they could lose a quality special teams guy and a pretty good backup in case something happens with Rey Maualuga.
A restricted free agent, Jeanty was offered the lowest tender by the Bengals. That means if the Dolphins sign Jeanty to an offer sheet and the Bengals elect not to match, then Cincinnati will receive no draft pick compensation. The Bengals will have seven days to match if Jeanty signs a deal with the Dolphins. If Jeanty leaves, you can pretty much assume the team may look at the draft to upgrade their linebackers spot, especially with Dhani Jones entering the final year under contract.
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i'd be really happy with that
his motor is always running and he makes plays. I think he will have a very productive NFL career.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 19, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Do Not Want
He’s a 270 lb de/lb. He fits the 3-4 but is a tweener in the 4-3 system the bengals use. The best thing to do with him would be draft him and trade him down, but if they take him it’s Reinald Wilson all over again.
/history
if a 4-3 team
plugs him in as a DE, he will produce. at 6’1 270 he is ‘undersized’ but brings more pound for pound bang for the buck than a 6’5 280 DE like Odom. His motor will make him successful.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 19, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Touché.
Man…you know how I feel about ol’ $4.3M-per-sack Justin, too! Any DE taken with the 4th overall pick ought to have been sacking the QB in his sleep…not sleeping when he should be sacking the QB.
by TheWalrus1971 on Mar 20, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
ive been saying this for a about 3 months
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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 19, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You know I could see Rolando McClain possibly slipping to 21 with concerns over him having Crohn’s disease. I could also see us selecting the ascending Sean Weatherspoon.
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by Kabash on Mar 19, 2010 9:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I highly doubt
Mcclain gets past pitt at 18. With the exception of Timmons their lbs are getting old. They need some youth in there.
RIP Slim.
by brandone on Mar 19, 2010 10:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Spikes ran a 5.03 forty at his pro day
that’s slower than a lot of lineman. He won’t be drafted before round 3, and probably will only be drafted by a team that runs a 3-4 defense
numbers
that’s called putting too much emphasis on numbers. He’s a playmaker. period. If we could add him to Rivers and Maualuga, we would be set for years to come. Neither of those guys set themselves apart with their measurables, but I certainly don’t see many complaints with what they bring to the table on sundays. I wouldn’t reach to draft him, but he would be a great addition after round 1.
Rivers set himself apart with his measurables
at the combine he was one of the most physcally gifted LB in the draft
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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 19, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what they said about Earl Everett
He was a great “instinctive” player. It doesn’t matter if he rean a 4.8+ at the combine someone will take him. All he did was play great against college lineman. Same with LSU’s Ali Highsmith. He was crazy good in college but is working at the citgo now. Same thing with Spikes. He may get a shot in the way late rounds, but if he wants to make a team as a rookie LB that means special teams. He better improve that time b/c defensive lineman will outrun 5.03
Do Not Want
If "working at the citgo now" = "renewed his contract with the Cardinals for 2010"...
You are correct.
It's an ankle bracelet, not a halo....
I'm not arguing with his production
but the fact is that draft stock goes way up/down based on workout numbers (particularly forty times).
BTW – Why would we draft an MLB to replace Rashad anyway? Rey is going to take over at MLB when Dhani gets older…what we need is another OLB, preferably one who can play strongside and rush the passer.
thats why ive been saying brandon Graham
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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 19, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeanty is not that big a loss
that’s why the Bengals didn’t offer much of a tender.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Mar 19, 2010 6:26 PM EDT reply actions
I really Like Jeanty
If he does leave for Miami, I hope he at least gets to start.
(Always felt he was good enough to start for several teams)
by Greener's eyes on Mar 19, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey im obviously a Fins fan
what are the chances Jeanty leaves Cin?
"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die."
Jerry Hughes in the 1st
Nate Allen in the 2nd (Cant have enough Allens on the secondary)
Jimmy Graham in the 3rd
If you guys offer him a contract...
the odds are we wont match it… The guy had like 3 holding penalties on returns last year… We can get some one like him (good size who can tackle) anywhere in the draft. And maybe he’ll be able to cover… Someone like brandon johnson!
85 + 15 = 100...
how was his play besides the penalties
"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die."
Jerry Hughes in the 1st
Nate Allen in the 2nd (Cant have enough Allens on the secondary)
Jimmy Graham in the 3rd
Rashad is a decent player
Overall, we are set at starting LBers for this year, so we are looking to get a decent replacement through the draft. Jeanty plays hard and if you don’t grab him we will probably be happy to keep him for another year.
by UpStateMike on Mar 21, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
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