I know everyone covets a top-flight wide receiver in the coming draft to get the Dolphins offense airborne. The odds of that receiver being named Dez Bryant just became astronomical.
Forget for a moment that Bryant is supremely gifted and could be gone before Miami picks at No. 12.
Forget for a moment that Bryant missed most of the 2009 season after being suspended by the NCAA and has played only 28 college games. The Dolphins have issues with investing high picks on players with questionable backgrounds and limited experience.
But if those don't hurt Bryant's chances of landing in Miami, consider he has hired agent Eugene Parker, and that seriously affects those chances. Parker, in case you don't remember, was the agent for Michael Crabtree.
And Crabtree conducted a 2009 rookie holdout until October 7 because Parker and the San Francisco 49'ers were not agreed on the rookie's worth. The 49'ers wanted to pay Crabtree the slot price of what the No. 10 should get. Parker argued Crabtree had Top 3 talent and should be paid like it.
What do you think Miami will do if it faces a similar negotiating stance?
Here's what I think: Bill Parcells and Co. will likely avoid the issue altogether.







Dolps fired Pasq????
Posted by: aquaandorange | January 11, 2010 at 06:41 PM
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Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 06:41 PM
I think we pick Bryant number 12 IF... Mcclain is off the board. He is the most logical choice. I think if Mcclain is off the board(and likely will be) Parcells will draft Bryant or trade down. Especially if Wilfork makes the right move and comes south. With a LEGIT reviever we can become the division champs again. Draft Bryant,pickup Wilfork, get a new safety(Free Agents), and draft 2 defensive players in the second round and we are set
Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 06:43 PM
Never use Dolphins and Tortured in the same sentence. It was a slight.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Hmmm, the Pasqualoni firing surprised me a little. Not because I think he did a good job but more because I thought they would give him a chance with some players.
But I guess if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem. There's some of the ruthlessness people were calling for.
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | January 11, 2010 at 06:45 PM
You can only cover for your buddies for so long. There may some hope yet.
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 11, 2010 at 06:53 PM
This one of the positives with this group if they believe they have a made a mistake they don't forgo fixing unroll near impossible they will be the first ones to admit to it an correct , I.e. Wilford and Roth
Posted by: Jncrdn | January 11, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Mando said this "Don't expect either offensive coordinator Dan Henning or defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni to be going anywhere." however he also said he could not say this 100% for sure.
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 06:53 PM
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-fense.
What would DB bring, 50 catches *maybe*?
Big whoop.
Overpriced, over pampered, crybaby rookies.
Screw 'em.
Posted by: Daddio | January 11, 2010 at 06:54 PM
I think we pick Bryant number 12 IF... Mcclain is off the board. He is the most logical choice. I think if Mcclain is off the board(and likely will be) Parcells will draft Bryant or trade down. Especially if Wilfork makes the right move and comes south. With a LEGIT reviever we can become the division champs again. Draft Bryant,pickup Wilfork, get a new safety(Free Agents), and draft 2 defensive players in the second round and we are set
Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Ummm daddio dez Bryant would bring what Ted ginn couldn't . Speed yo reciever positon but not only that he would make corners and safetys play back and watch the deep threat opening up the run game and the tight ends in the seam
Posted by: Jncrdn | January 11, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Jncrdn is right.
1 choice= Mcclain
2nd Choice= Dez Bryant
no other player left on the board would fit our needs, is worth the 12th pick
Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 07:02 PM
When will Ted(Vertigo) Ginn be let loose???
Posted by: cuban menace | January 11, 2010 at 07:03 PM
TEBOW, TEBOW, TEBOW!
Posted by: Oliver Rubber | January 11, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Trade Ginn!!!
Draft Bryant, he can return kicks too!!!!(He had a punt return touchdown his junior year, but was suspended after his 3rd game, he had 323 recieving yards.)
and Daddio, I believe Andre Johnson, Larry Fitz,Brandon Marshall, etc were all rookies at some point. I doubt any of those teams regret those picks.
Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Ted Vertigo Ginn lol for real!!!
Mice one
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Armando,
Weren't you saying Pasqui would be back? I seem to recall you were pretty CONFIDENT that both coordinators would be back. Looks like you were wrong.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:11 PM
I doubt that if we draft bryant we would release ginn just because of the cap hit we would get and sometimes it is just beter to let the guy just be a reciever and not have to worry about anything else
Posted by: Jncrdn | January 11, 2010 at 07:11 PM
watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sXYiZjT038
After this video try and tell me he's not worth the pick. Reminds me of a younger version of Brandon Marshall
Posted by: Devin | January 11, 2010 at 07:13 PM
Mando said this "Don't expect either offensive coordinator Dan Henning or defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni to be going anywhere." however he also said he could not say this 100% for sure.
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 07:17 PM
This firing doesn't sound like something Parcells would do. Parcells is a narcissist. He will never admit being wrong. I think we finally have an owner with BALLZ. Or maybe Shula finally stepped up. If that's the case expect the Tuna to quit here shortly.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:19 PM
they both will be ......REPLACED .
Posted by: ALoco | January 11, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Heck, Parcells and Ireland threw Tony under the bus to inform the world of this firing.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Jncrdn,
With no cba, the Dolphins can drop whoever they like without taking a cap hit (ahem... Wilson)
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 11, 2010 at 07:22 PM
Aloco,
Jackalope grows donkeys on his farm
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 11, 2010 at 07:23 PM
Nice...It appears the owner wants to win now and not later.
Posted by: Max | January 11, 2010 at 07:24 PM
i know carito,he also grows monkeys in his azzzzz .
Posted by: ALoco | January 11, 2010 at 07:25 PM
I'm so happy to see Miami taking control of this division. It's wide open for the taking. And it all starts with coaching.
My hat is off to you Mr. Ross and J-Lo!
Posted by: Max | January 11, 2010 at 07:26 PM
NJPHIN Fan
Dont know what your watching or drinking but I agree with you about Cody but Taylor Mays lmao!
Fist hes been playing hurt all year. Second hes had to cover more ground because he has alot of newbies at the linebacker spot and cb's. And lastly he should have come out last year when he had that great season and didnt have to pick up the slack for anyone. I have seen him play at the Coliseum down in southern Cali, and away games on tv.
Now I know your stuck on your boy from Tennessee Berry but I bet Mays goes before Berry who is a very good player. Mays is bigger faster stronger, that said Berry has that natural instinct to play that position ala Ed Reed from Baltimore. Nothing wrong with Mays.
Now I've seen Cody play many times national tv, and hes another fridgerator perry and not as good. He needs to lose some weight and is to slow. That I will agree with.
Posted by: Dolphins4life | January 11, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Donkeys huh? How did you know? I make a lot of money selling my donkeys to the Dolphins management.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Sorry typos: First
Posted by: Dolphins4life | January 11, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Its ok though guys. I'm sure Parcels has a few aces up his sleeve ... there has to be another Gibril Wilson available, maybe even a WIlford if you're lucky. And cross your fingers- you douche bags might actually get another gem like Pat White in the draft.
BWAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
J E T S
JETS JETS JETS
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:30 PM
J E T S
JETS JETS JETS
J E T S
JETS JETS JETS
ONE MORE TIME
J E T S
JETS JETS JETS
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:31 PM
I think they wont leave it to chance. If he is the player they covet, and he ends up making it to them, my guess is that they will have already gotten a feel for what they can expect out of Parker and either feel its not going to be an issue, or move on to whoever the next player is/move out of the pick.
Posted by: Greg C | January 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Hey guess what losers ... 1st place schedule and actual competition = stinky fish fighting with the Bills for last place. Its what happens when you guys don't get to squeak out wins against the likes of KC, OAK, STL, and SEA. NO PLAYOFFS FOR YOU!!!!
J E T S
JETS JETS JETS
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Too cold to work the truck stop I guess or his belly is too full of jizz to continue.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
One thing for sure, this person names Jackalope is much more smart to Bill Parcell and the other guy NJ Phin Fan and Tuna Helper and Armando.
Jackalope, where a person can go to see article wrote by you or watch football team that you build?
Posted by: Congo | January 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
to be or not to be ? that's the question .
Posted by: ALoco | January 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Hey jackalope one of ur donkeys got loose on here.
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Jackalope did you ever write one book about your knowledge?
Posted by: Congo | January 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Both coordinators will be back because they are coaching the Senior Bowl?
Bwaaahhaaahhaaa
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:34 PM
This all coming from a team that COVETED:
PAT FREAKING WHITE !!!
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I heard the only thing he hit with a football this year was Parcels golf cart (true story - both the ball hitting Parcels golf cart and Parcels being too fat to walk).
Keep plugging White in there - its good for the rest of the AFC East.
BTW, is see you guys are now stocking your roster with CFL players. You know you suck when ....
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Hey Mando, how about a story about the Dolphins stock piling BC Lions (CFL Team) because the talent is so terrible here.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:37 PM
Ever heard of Centralia? Ever heard of Wake Forest? Ever heard of the XFL?
think about it and connect the dots.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
You know you suck( d i c k) when you are TorturedDolphan at a truckstop.....
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Actually, most of the said "jizz" is in the other end.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Tortured is a monkey ,he is a donkey and monkey .what say you po white trash ?
Posted by: ALoco | January 11, 2010 at 07:38 PM
He is an expert Jizz guzzler.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Could be could be only off by one letter and you see the same thing when you lift their tails.
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Jackalope,
Where you one time a Janitor at Wake Forest and then biggest XFL fan who was sad when nobody like that garbage joke for a league and you went into hiding until now and only come out in hope for Tuna leaving and Wake at ILB?
Posted by: Congo | January 11, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Books are for people who escape into the reality that is false. What I do amounts to real life and not books.
Only book I ever read is The Football Coaching Bible.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Tortured Dolphins Motto:
Have pole will puff.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 07:43 PM
What about non fiction that is not false reality unlike a lot of what your posting.
Posted by: FinFanEd | January 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
Well its been a slice girls.
Enjoys watching the Jets this weekend. You will see a few things that the Dolphins haven't had since the 80s:
1) D (and no it doesn't count when Zach Thomas and JT used to choke in every big game the Dolphins ever played - sorry you will have to go back to the Killer Bs - remember OAK, DEN, and JAX in the 90s??? - I do)
2) A competent head coach (and no JJ collecting his retirement checks at the expense of your owner doesn't count)
3) A legit deep threat at WR
Sit back and enjoy!
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | January 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
Jackalope,
Books contain the knowledge and culture of all mankind. This kind of thing is wasted on the ignorant and classless.
Posted by: Congo | January 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM
Jackalope sounds like the skinny little kid with asthma whose mommy never let him play ball with the big boys
Posted by: Hector | January 11, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Yeah...I was a janitor. Part of my duties was to point out the serious errors that were being perpetrated at the expense of our team.
PS...as a janitor...I was getting paid more than the head coach was.
Posted by: Jackalope | January 11, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Sure was nice beatin the Jets three times in a row.
We beat the Jets like TorturedDolphan beats his meat....
Blistered and often...
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 11, 2010 at 07:47 PM
Jackalope was the maestro of the London Silly Nannies
Posted by: Peter from Quahog | January 11, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Jackalope
Bragging about Pee Wee football is so lame
Posted by: PhinPhanNH | January 11, 2010 at 07:49 PM