Dolphins “very much like” Eugene Monroe, and Branden Albert

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/dolphins-very-much-like-eugene-monroe-and-branden-albert/

 

Perhaps you’ve heard a little something about this in recent weeks, but the Dolphins might need a little help on the offensive line.

And they’re apparently interested in beginning the makeover with a high-priced tackle.

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins “very much like” Ravens free agentEugene Monroe, as well as having interest in Chiefs free agent Branden Albert.

The goal is to land one or the other in free agency, to begin the rebuild of a line left in shambles after the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin mess (as if it wasn’t a bit of a mess to begin with).

Of course, the Ravens are eager to keep the 26-year-old Monroe after trading for him last year, and there are mixed signals about the Chiefs’ interest in hanging onto Albert.

The Cardinals and Buccaneers are also expected to be heavily involved in the tackle market, and the Panthers certainly have a need there with the retirement ofJordan Gross.

I would say this means he hits FA. There is no way you can't start a bidding war.

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Well...the cap increased again (another $2mil if I'm not mistaken), so worst case they can put the tag on him and continue to work to sign him long term. They cannot let him go.

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You can't tag Monroe. He isn't that good.

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You can't tag Monroe. He isn't that good.

 

Really? He's a top-10 LT in the league. Who do they have that's better?

 

Who would you use the tag on?

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Actually I don't think they shoudl use it at all this season.

[ravinmaniac52]

I don't know. Even if I was an older player, don't know if I want to get caught up into that mess in Miami.

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If Miami pays like crazy then I be he takes it.

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Actually I don't think they shoudl use it at all this season.

 

So if you feel they should just let Monroe walk, what is your plan to upgrade LT, LG, C and RT?

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I would have gotten him inked before now. Now it could take many more millions to do it. With that theyshould get it done via the draft.

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Really? He's a top-10 LT in the league. Who do they have that's better?

 

Who would you use the tag on?

Not really sure that he's a top 10 LT. Them not having someone who's better doesn't pre-qualify him as worthy of a tag, either.

[cravnravn]

You don't trade for a guy, then let him walk 6 months later. That's a Cleveland move

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That is why you ink him earlier. You also can't way over pay for a guy.

[oldno82]

I don't know why the Ravens don't negotiate and extend contracts during the playing year. They might have saved some money on Flacco last year and Monroe this year.

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Ding ding ding. Yep you are right.