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So what's up with Lamar Miller?

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They have been rumored to have shown interest in resigning him but you never know especially with the recent showings from late-round RBs.

OV may be a bigger priority since good DEs are hard to find.
 
CanesFan93 said:
They have been rumored to have shown interest in resigning him but you never know especially with the recent showings from late-round RBs.

OV may be a bigger priority since good DEs are hard to find.
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Yup not going to lie hoping my cowboys pick up OV now since Tandy Gregory popped dirty again

We need the pass rush
 
Lamar wants to be a featured back and get the recognition he deserves, both in touches and salary. Miami wants to re-sign him but can't break the bank with all the money they have tied up in Suh, Tannehill, Wake, etc plus needing to sign Vernon, OL to fix that problem and a CB this offseason. So right now, as much as it seems both sides want to strike a deal, i think it might be difficult.
 
I used to say RB's were a dime a dozen in the NFL and then I sat through the last 2 playoffs as a Steelers fan. Doubt the Fins will have post-season concerns anytime soon but they'd still be better served to keep a known entity and above average back in Lamar.
 
Hope the kid gets paid, but honestly, there isn't a RB in the league I'd be concerned about resigning. You want big $? Next. Everyone at that position is replaceable.

See the last 2 super bowl winners as exhibit A and B.
 
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plantcity3 said:
I hope/think the Bucs will make a shot at Miller if we cant resign Dougie....
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Would love that... Doug Martin proved his self this year though. Been down on him after his rookie season but this year he was very good. He needs to stop fumbling though
 
I hope to god they don't resign Olivier Vernon. Really want the Raiders to get him.

I don't see Miller returning though, because the Dolphins only have $7M in cap space. Cowboys should make a move for him, but they only have $10M in cap space, and Miller is likely to get a $5.5M/yr contract.

I Could see the Bears making an offer as he's younger and cheaper than Forte (who they wont resign) and they have the 3rd most salary cap space. The Giants, Colts, and Texans should also make a play for him.
 
he probably ends up staying...dolphins bout to free up some cap...restructure suh...and drop a few guys....
 
Lamar is probably the best running back wanted in the league right now. He is easily the fastest and is still quite young very little burn on him. I don't understand how Miami hasn't made him a rich man at this point. OV is not as good as people think, he is very replaceable.
 
Shinyheadman said:
Lamar is probably the best running back wanted in the league right now. He is easily the fastest and is still quite young very little burn on him. I don't understand how Miami hasn't made him a rich man at this point. OV is not as good as people think, he is very replaceable.
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I disagree to an extent. I think opposing fan-bases are overrating OV thinking that he's going to be a double-digit sack and beast in the run game when he cannot provide both consistently. With that being said, good DEs are not easy to find especially one who that has improved every year like Vernon. Miller is mostly wanted because of his speed. I thought he only provided speed but his development is pretty outstanding. Improved vision, strength, physicality, and as a receiver.

The Dolphins need to try resign both imo. The team has a big problem with letting talented players go. Hopefully that changes with new management.
 
CanesFan93 said:
Shinyheadman said:
Lamar is probably the best running back wanted in the league right now. He is easily the fastest and is still quite young very little burn on him. I don't understand how Miami hasn't made him a rich man at this point. OV is not as good as people think, he is very replaceable.
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I disagree to an extent. I think opposing fan-bases are overrating OV thinking that he's going to be a double-digit sack and beast in the run game when he cannot provide both consistently. With that being said, good DEs are not easy to find especially one who that has improved every year like Vernon. Miller is mostly wanted because of his speed. I thought he only provided speed but his development is pretty outstanding. Improved vision, strength, physicality, and as a receiver.

The Dolphins need to try resign both imo. The team has a big problem with letting talented players go. Hopefully that changes with new management.
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Jamal Charles is definitely faster than Lamar Miller.
Vernon is 25 years old and has been pretty **** good. The last 3 years he's had 25.5 sacks. He's obviously not a >$10M/yr type of guy. But ****, I'd pay him $8M/yr to be a Raider. It's not like really good DE's enter FA all that often. He had the 3rd highest grade from PFF this year amongst FA's. After Cameron Wake was hurt and Vernon had to take his place as the top pass rusher in week 8, he led the NFL in QB Hurries (more than Miller, Watt, Mack, etc with 64).
 
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There is always a place for serviceable backs in the league. Someone will overpay for him and answer the question for the dolphins.
 
Miami has too many needs all over the place (OL/DL/DB/LB) to give Lamar what he's going to ask for. He will go somewhere else. And good for him. Maybe someone else will allow him more than 15 carries/gm.
 
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