They haven't taken a high safety since Roy Williams. I have to see it to believe it, but they finally have addressed the DT position that they ignored for years, so perhaps it is possible. They need that Branch type of safety, which Downs fits ideally. Due to his position, think he could slide outside the top 10.
There is a report that they had an offer for the Dolphin S.........if that's true, it's possible Jerry now agrees it is also a critical need. That's why I'm thinking he may go after Downs or draft a top safety
Exactly John.....I just posted something similar. Teams don't worry about draft talent or positions 2 years down the road. That is more of a media/fan thing........
Good point, I really want Fitzpatrick, but think A) his contract was too big after the Williams trade B) the comp was probably that 2nd rd pick that we traded away.
That's more a product of the culture Jerry the owner creates and it dates all the way back to the white house.
AND......if the Dolphins considered trading him, there is a very good chance he will be available after the season via free agent ( released/cut)
We have to wipe away our thoughts of this teams roster construction. We didn’t think they valued interior linemen and they right now have Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams. I never in a million years expected that.
I have no problems with the talent they’ve picked but for whatever reason it’s not working out. I commend them for realizing it and trading.
He’s 28 in a few weeks.
Linebacker/Safety usually start coming off the board around the Packers pick. My biggest worry is addressing the edge position. Would like to have a veteran placeholder while we develop his replacement. I am still very interested in adding Hendrickson as a fa to a short-term type of contract.
Their thinking started shifting with they drafted Mazi.......think about, they had drafted a DT with a 1st rounder since Russell Maryland, except Marcus Spears. Hell, this time Jerry not only brought in Clark but doubled back for Quinnen Williams, the player he originally wanted before the Micah trade. It appears they are determined to 1) fix the position with high-level players and 2) avoid rookies
I agree, but that's getting a little greedy (lol). Stop while ya ahead (lol)
As I said, must take advantage of Dak's window. Once he is gone, you can go the Jets route.
Hendrickson can be that high-level DE that is needed. That would give us THREE good new players ( Williams, Wilson and Hendrickson ) who came jump start this D back in the right direction.
I just wrote a post about possibly getting a package deal with the Williams brothers. Can Quentin convince his brother to join him in Dallas? That would finish the linebacking room.
Yep. I don’t know who shifted this thinking but it happened. And I’m thankful they didn’t have to chase DT again.
I forgot about his brother Quincey......if he is a free agent, I'm sure he will be on Jerry's radar.....
