Report: OL Branden Albert plans to sign with Dolphins

[Paolo305613]

Steelers showing interest in Chris Clemons our former S

 

[Paolo305613]

At TE id like JerMichael Finley who is making his first visit to seattle. That said, I think whether we bring back Keller or not - We are set at TE with the emergence of Big Play Clay and the continous development of Sims and Egnew.

 

[Paolo305613]

The frenzy for the Fins for the day seems to have died down as quick as it started in FA - Hopefully they make another big splash or two in this day 1 before its over.

 

[Paolo305613]

Another thing to point out. I dont think there is a veteran QB out there available that can come in and give Tannehill the run for his money he needs to push him to get better - So, I think that will be an area to address through the draft. No disrespect to the QBs out there.

 

[Paolo305613]

Linval Joseph to the Vikings. That was a guy I wanted for the Fins - Tough blow.

 

[Paolo305613]

Dimitri Patterson may still return to the Fins

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Yep remember lots of time we didn't find Grimes until a week in last year and he was a steal!

 

[Paolo305613]

Someone mentioned wanting Owen Daniels - He was let go due to a failed physical. He is a solid TE-veteran but his best days are long gone - we can do better.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Someone mentioned wanting Owen Daniels - He was let go due to a failed physical. He is a solid TE-veteran but his best days are long gone - we can do better.

That was me and could be true...surprising he always killed us.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Does anyone have the cap numbers for Albert? Just heard that Starks is 6 mil a year but not sure about cap hit.

 

[Paolo305613]

One thing I will say about Albert is this: He will be 30 in Novemember. So, while he is an elite OL, he is already up there in age - so, we still must address the OL in the draft but we can now do so in the later rounds instead of so early.

 

[GenJac]

Hickey did a masterful job this offseason bringing in players that play both T and G or G and C, so the Dolphins have more than ample backup if Albert can't go early. Since you play Washington and Jacksonville in the first 2 games, I'd sit Albert out just as a precaution and bring him back week 3 against the Bills. He could play the next week against the Jets and then you get a bye the following week. This way, you break him in slowly but I heard Dennis Hickey said on Sirius XM Radio that he'll be in the lineup for Week 1.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Hickey did a masterful job this offseason bringing in players that play both T and G or G and C, so the Dolphins have more than ample backup if Albert can't go early. Since you play Washington and Jacksonville in the first 2 games, I'd sit Albert out just as a precaution and bring him back week 3 against the Bills. He could play the next week against the Jets and then you get a bye the following week. This way, you break him in slowly but I heard Dennis Hickey said on Sirius XM Radio that he'll be in the lineup for Week 1.

If he's healthy you have to play him no games a gimme anymore. Modern medicine has been impressive with these injuries...crossing my fingers!