TECMO SUPER BOWL: Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets (Part 2)

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TECMO SUPER BOWL: Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets (Part 1)

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Carl Peterson is out of his mind

These comments were made this last Tuesday by Carl Peterson regarding the potential trade for Trent Green.

“I told Randy that they made a great trade with New England,” Peterson said, referring to a recent deal that sent Wes Welker to the Patriots. “They got for what we would consider a third wide receiver and kick-return specialist second- and seventh-round draft picks. I told him that I think a starting quarterback is worth that.
“Now we need to work toward something that’s fair. We’ll talk again this week. Whether it gets done before the draft or not, I can’t say. It may happen this week, or it may not happen until after the draft.”

What a joke. Something that is fair? A starting QB? This guy actually thinks they are trading away a starting QB when they aren't starting Green themselves? Amazing.

If Peterson is this feebleminded the Phin's should pull the plug on the trade and just wait for KC to release Green. With Green apparently already commited to Miami with a contract agreed upon, Peterson has little leverage at this point. If Green wants to come to Miami, then it appears he holds all the cards. No doubt the Chiefs will ask him to take a salary cut and when he doesn't they don't have many other options but to release him.

Apparently Peterson still thinks he can still steal 'starter' compensation from Miami since the deal has not been made yet. I assume Mueller is holding strong and not budging on the late round pick they have offered. There is absolutely no reason to panic and commit to a bad deal on Miami's side. If the Chiefs don't get the trade done this week and miss out on a possible pick, even a late rounder, there is going to be hell to pay for Peterson in KC. The guy is already considerably unpopular there and failing to land an additional pick for a player they don't want would be idiotic. No doubt KC fan's would be in an uproar over his latest flap. They know he is asking too much and his callousness is getting in the way of the deal.

I've made it clear I'm not a big fan of bringing Green to Miami. What I've been more worried about is Miami making a foolish trade. So far that has not happened. (Knock on wood.) If this is going to happen, however, I pray that Miami continues to play hard ball. Only give up the late round pick that was inititally offered. Peterson can continue thinking the Phin's got a great deal for Welker and needs to redefine his definition of a 'fair' deal in regards to Green.

Williams future in Miami still unclear

Thursday St Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan said he'd consider adding Ricky Williams to his roster as a backup. The Rams need depth behind Steven Jackson as the Dolphins do behind Ronnie Brown. It's remarkable how each of the teams head coaches have approached Williams pending return to the NFL.

"He's proven himself with me," Linehan said. "I know there would be a certain amount of risk involved based on that, but I would just because he deserves that based on what he was able to do... based on how he played and the kind of person he was to be around, I would certainly consider it, and I'd fight for him."

Did you catch that?
"I'd fight for him."

Exactly the opposite stance Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron has taken. In fact Cameron has said he refuses to publicly discuss or speak with Williams until the running back is reinstated by the NFL following a yearlong drug suspension.

With that reinstatement not likely to come until after the draft, I think we'll be able to determine Williams future based on how the Dolphins use their picks. Without another viable option behind Brown at this time, the Dolphins would be flat out crazy not embrace him upon his reinstatment. However, if the Dolphins are fortunate enough to pick up say Adrian Peterson in round 1, you can essentially punch William's ticket out of Miami. There are other options as well later in the draft, but those picks should be focused on area's of greater need. Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Secondary, WR, Return specialist, and the list goes on. Sure they may pick up another back in the later rounds, but not anyone that would be able to contribute in the same way Williams can.

So in the likely scenerio that the Dolphins need Ricky's services, I sure hope Cameron changes his stance and 'fights' for Williams as well.

Payton Manning - United Way

Well it looks inevitable.

Though I'm excited about the upcoming draft, I'm still in a quandry as to why adding Trent Green is deemed an upgrade at the QB spot. Media outlets have been reporting that the trade for Trent Green will happen before the draft in 2 weeks.

There has been speculation as to what the Fins will do with their first pick. There are many options, but it all depends on who may fall to them at the 9 spot. Brady Quinn, Adrian Peterson? Heck yeah. Who knows, that is all up in the air. Don't look for the Phin's to trade up though, they need all of the picks they have acumulated.

There is little speculation though that the Fins will look to pick up a young QB in the 2nd round either with their pick at 40 or 60 if Quinn is not available to them in the first round. So, we bring in Trent Green for a temporary 1 year go at the QB position and allow the rookie to mature and learn while riding the bench. This whole situation just doesn't feel good.

Putting on rosy colored glasses and ignoring all sensable logic, Green has at most a year left in the tank. More realistically, however, is the fact that he is a 37 year old QB returning from a concussion that many other's would have retired over. So essentially the Phin's are willing to sell out Daunte for a temporary and hopeful 1 year stopgap, praying the kid will be able to take over the reigns next year? Ouch. So what happens next year at this time? Are we still riding a 38 year old Green or are we again looking at yet another used QB to mentor, help develop, and/or back up our young QB? Are we then giving up another draft pick to secure that backup vetran QB?

What this really boils down to is whether the kid going to really learn Cameron's prefered pocket QB style better from Green over Daunte? Maybe so, but is it really worth the cost? Cameron should be able to groom his young QB despite who is starting for us this year.

Heck the Fins are rolling the dice anyway with this upcoming season. Does anyone really expect them to be contenders in the AFC East this year? Trent Green is going to change that? Why not go with what they already have and 'rebuild' with their picks rather than wasting them for a temporary and doubtful solution?

I keep trying to look at the possible aquisition of Green and just can't find any positive spin on it.

I'm currently working here in KC and let me tell you, everyone here is praying the Phin's waste picks on aquiring Green. They act almost as if they are getting away with something. KC doesn't want Green and hope to rob some team that does. They are looking for Carl Peterson to pull off a miracle to resurrect his floundering reputation. Cash in on Green and Cameron's realtionship, get more than he is worth. Oh and do it quickly before the Phin's realize the mistake they are making. Nevermind the fact that they chose Huard, a Miami castoff, over Green for their starting position. Trying to get starter compensation for someone they wouldn't start themselves.

Well it should be an interesting couple of weeks. I just hope it is a positive couple of weeks and not regretful.

What is Cameron's angle?

Has anyone else noticed that coach Cameron has distanced himself from players that he potentially needs, at least in the short term? No contact with Ricky? Non commital with Daunte? What gives?
Fact is the Dolphins desperatley need the services of Ricky after the departure of Sammy Morris this offseason. There is not another back available that will fit in as a solid contributer and back up Brown. Ricky was a monster even with limited carries in Browns rookie season. He has had time away from the game and is completely healthy. Apparently he has been pot free for the past 3 years and seems to be in a good place mentally. So why not reach out to him? Why wait until the league rules on his iminent return?
There is not a better option for the Phish at QB at this point in time. Why not give some support to Daunte and say this guy is an amazing talent when healthy? Why not say this organization made a commitment to Daunte and back him up a little in his rehab?
Cameron just is not coming across as a very personable coach. Yeah, it has been said he is all business, but there has to be a line. A coach has to stand by his guys and go to battle for them. In turn they will go to battle for him and create a cohesive team. Instead Cameron distances himself. Not good.

Wait for Green

Aquiring Green will be trying to fix one mistake with another. I think most Phin fan's would have prefered Brees over Culpepper, but what is done is done. The team made a commitment to Culpepper and should stick by him. Give him the time to heal. Sure, Culpepper was not exactly a student of the game in the past. You don't think he is aware that he won't be as mobile and needs to be better prepared beforehand? What is wrong with you people? Culpepper will be back sooner or later. Patience! Adding Green will just take away a pick we desperatly need to fill other positions. At most Green will be riding the bench and mentoring a younger QB. If that is the case either wait for him to be released and pick him up for nil, or wait until he retires and add him as a QB's coach. He down't have anything left to offer KC or Miami as a starter and his playing career will be over by this time next year. Wait! Why are we so eager to go grab him now? If this is Cameron's idea of an upgrade at the QB position, I'm really worried about what the future holds for this team.