Knowshon Moreno

[Paolo305613]

Knowshon Moreno to visit Fins on Friday per Fins beat writers.

Will be 27 already once the season starts - so, as an RB obviously doesnt have many years left in those legs so this wont be a long term option. I do hope Lamar Miller continues to develop, though.

The Fins have obviously been doing their homework - they havent made any moves since the first days of FA but they have obviously kept busy doing homework on their next moves… Lets see how it goes.

 

[Paolo305613]

Morning take: Dolphins lose late draft pick - Miami Dolphins Blog - ESPN

 

[FanofPelicans]

He could be a very good addition to the Fins. He is experienced & I think that he is in the prime of his career. He isn't a big bruising back but he's versatile, productive & reliable. If he gets signed by the Fins, the team could still sign one of the top FB's from the draft. J Prosh or JC Copeland to help in short yardage situations.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I'd take him for sure if the price is right.

 

[Paolo305613]

One thing Moreno would bring is pass protection at the RB position of which we havent had in far too long

 

[FanofPelicans]

That's true, his blocking skills could help Tannehill a lot. Plus, he's a proven pass catcher that rarely fumbles. As a runner, he's averaged over 4 yrds a carry for his 5 year career in the NFL. Plus he knows what it takes to get to the Superbowl. Also, signing him would enable the Fins to use a draft pick on another position of need rather than picking a RB in the mid rounds.

 

[Paolo305613]

As I said in the thread I just created - John Jerry has just signed with the Giants which creates another hole in our OL - so, you are right, signing Moreno would allow us to fill other neeeds in the draft.

 

[Paolo305613]

Dolphins ESPN beat writer, James Walker, brings up something interesting - He notes how RBs arent getting that much attention because of the few who have - have been able to be had for modest amounts of money. Also, notes that some believe that Moreno’s production is a product of having Manning as his QB.

Thoughts?

 

[FanofPelicans]

Dolphins ESPN beat writer, James Walker, brings up something interesting - He notes how RBs arent getting that much attention because of the few who have - have been able to be had for modest amounts of money. Also, notes that some believe that Moreno’s production is a product of having Manning as his QB.

Thoughts?

I think that if Moreno expects too much money now he could make less later. This is a good draft to get a quality RB. Teams are choosing to get less expensive & younger RB's to develop. There are guys that will be avail in the second round this year that would have been early to mid first round picks 3 to 5 yrs ago. That said Moreno is one of the best avail FA RB's & could help the Fins. I'd like to see him or Blount sign, if not there should be a quality RB in the 3rd round for the Fins. RE Moreno's production because of Manning: It's definitely made him a better player in the last 2 yrs, however, he was avg 4 yrds a carry years before Peyton played at Denver. I think a bigger factor is the quality Olines that Denver has had through the years. M Ball for example avg 4.7 yrds per carry behind that Oline last year.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Having one vet RB wouldn't hurt so hopefully they can sign him to a reasonable amount. I like the fact that he can block.