NEW ORLEANS -- One reason I love covering the NFL playoffs is this is where the best teams are, thus this is where the best players are.
I'm covering the Saints and the Cardinals today and some of the players I'll be watching are the ones that could be available to the Dolphins in the coming offseason via either free agency or trade.
This list of the top free agents shows today's game includes several free agents that will be restricted (assuming no collective bargaining agreement is reached). But there will be one guy -- Arizona inside linebacker Karlos Dansby that is completely unrestricted. He is the 11th rated free agent on the Scout.com list but you'll also note he is the No. 2 unrestricted free agent (players with six or more years of experience) behind only Julius Peppers of Carolina.
Another player I will try to catch up with after today's game is Arizona WR Anquan Boldin. He isn't playing today because he's injured. But he's here and on my radar. I want to ask him if he will renew his request to be traded after this season. I want to ask him his thoughts of playing for the Dolphins. As I have reported to you in the past, the Dolphins have much respect for Boldin and would consider adding him in trade if the price is right.
We'll see what happens.
Hopefully we'll see what happens together as I am conducting a live blog during the game. So join me here and we'll discuss the game with the community of thousands of Dolfans that regularly visit this blog.
Remember, the live blog begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. Follow me on twitter.
I never read your blog....I go straight to the comments.Just kidding.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Watson, Fasano, Haynos is alot better than Faano, Haynos, Sperry & Nalbone.
Armando do you agree that Akin Ayodele & Gibril Wilson will be released. With guys like Ginn & Porter being dangled.
Posted by: Robert | January 16, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Ha. I know that's partially true, beerndrums.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:11 PM
If any coach can make Gibril Wilson play good football, that person should be president of the world.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Right Carlito...
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 16, 2010 at 05:12 PM
Kim Superstar with a TD
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 16, 2010 at 05:13 PM
This is looking like NO blowout. Bush is on FIRE.
Posted by: FinFan13 | January 16, 2010 at 05:13 PM
What a run by Bush....I hate that guy though.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I think Wilson will be gone by the time the 2010 season begins.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
Lane Kiffin will end up hating Reggie Bush too.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
He does have quite the bush in the press box.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
FinFan13, I don't see much beneft to no cap. Yeah, you can dump players but you have to replace them somehow. With the 6 year rule, the choices are limited bigtime. But I guess that's why they pay these guys the big $
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
From you lips to Gods ears Mando.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM
I think a crash test dummy in a louis oliver jersey would be better than gibril wilson
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:16 PM
I hope so Mando. What a BAD signing. Hill was so solid last year and was glue to that unit and they totally disrespected him.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 16, 2010 at 05:16 PM
your
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 16, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Alot are saying Bowles as DC, but I have heard Bowles prefers to coach the secondary and does not want to be a defensive coordinator.
Posted by: Robert | January 16, 2010 at 05:16 PM
The Saints are getting a little too agressive after the whistle.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Cocoa,
But this draft is one of the deepest I have ever seen. Tons of talent in the second and third rounds. So this makes the uncapped year acceptable. If McClain isn't there at 12, we need to try and trade down and get multiple round 2-3 picks. We will be able to fill the spots, no problem.
Posted by: FinFan13 | January 16, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Man, what's that big red mark on Warner's forward?
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 16, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Carlito,
Louis Oliver, that was a great S. I love that guy.
Posted by: FinFan13 | January 16, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Henne needs to learn how to throw the ball away like Brees just did.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I'm predicting a Ravens upset today,if anybody gives a care.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:21 PM
Loved Oliver at Florida too.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 16, 2010 at 05:22 PM
I miss Louis Oliver
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:23 PM
What is this....a freaking punt?What a bunch of losers.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Armando,
When you see Boldin, can you tell him that the AZ coach says he is a a wimp and can't play that good anyway.... and that Wisenhunt said they don't need him
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Forehead.
Yeah FinFan, but no slip ups this time. No more Pat Whites.
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 16, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Arizona needs to start attacking Brees some more. They havent brought more than 4 guys once.
Posted by: AK | January 16, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Funny Carlito!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:26 PM
You said it Joe!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 16, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Sharper is almost like Jibril Wilson
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 16, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Sharper is just ALWAYS around the ball.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:27 PM
and further to Carlito's post, make sure he is told that Wisenhunt said that without Fitz, like say in Miami, he couldn't put up better numbers that Turner..
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:27 PM
The Sharper pic reminded me of the pic he had on Ginn when he really didnt score a TD
Posted by: AK | January 16, 2010 at 05:27 PM
not really a pic
Posted by: AK | January 16, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Good one carlito. Might want to mention unlimited stone crabs and dancing girls.
Free wine or sangria at Beefsteak Charlies....you remember that Mando?
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 16, 2010 at 05:28 PM
bill parcells for dc!!!!!!! i'm for real on this mando what do you think?
Posted by: bryan in ohio | January 16, 2010 at 05:29 PM
For us to trade down, again, there has to be a player there that some other team covets. Trading down is not as easy as it sounds.
Posted by: Bootang25 | January 16, 2010 at 05:29 PM
Are you guys aware the Saints signed Sharper for the vet minimum this year while Miami paid $5.5 million guaranteed to Wilson?
That boggles my mind.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:29 PM
Armando,
Yeah, maybe you could show him a picture of the Beach with lots of pretty ladies... much better than sand and rocks in AZ
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Someone is signing Sharper. I hope Miami gives him a glance, a wink something,
Im gonna say something I hate this whole Idea of not signing vets. I would love for Miami to pick up Sharper & Hampton, but I know it might not happen cause they are season vets.
Posted by: Robert | January 16, 2010 at 05:30 PM
but parcells is very fond of leslie frazier of the vikes also pees bowles in the running??!!!!but i dont want bowles.!
Posted by: bryan in ohio | January 16, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Cocoa,
Don't get me started on Stone Crabs!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:30 PM
I was trying to forget it, Armando, but thanks for bringing it up.
while you are at it, I have a wound in my side if you had any salt handy.. ;)
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:31 PM
One of the most disturbing things Ive heard Mando
Whats your opinion of Clemens? Do you think he is the starter next year? or Do you think we make a move for a fS in free agency?
Posted by: AK | January 16, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Yes! TD!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 16, 2010 at 05:31 PM
We have a ballgame again.
Didn't think Arizona's offense was simply going to lay down, did you?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Good drive there.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Cocoa,
Can we give P white back?????
Posted by: FinFan13 | January 16, 2010 at 05:32 PM
Doucet is making Boldin expendable for Arizona I see them putting Boldin on the trade block, but I hope Miami just does not settle in signing one WR because one guy cannot do it all. Especially when a player like Bryant is out there. If they sign Bryant and get Boldin then I know they mean business if not it is just the same of the old crap.
Posted by: Robert | January 16, 2010 at 05:33 PM
forgive me LipsinToronto. My bad.
I also won't say anyting relative to Drew Brees and Daunte Culpepper.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Are you guys aware the Saints signed Sharper for the vet minimum this year while Miami paid $5.5 million guaranteed to Wilson?
That boggles my mind.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | January 16, 2010 at 05:29 PM
No more than the wilford and E Green signings, or the P White pick. For all the good moves the Tri has made, they have really made some BAD ones too.
Posted by: FinFan13 | January 16, 2010 at 05:35 PM
hahaha Armando, I guess if I was being literal instead of figurative, the Brees/Culpepper adventure is the most appropriate salt in wound reminder.
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Hey Armando,
you may have already answered this cuz i didnt read all the comments but who on earth are we going to hire as our DC???
Posted by: Zach | January 16, 2010 at 05:37 PM
I want the Saints to win because I do not want the Vikes to get home field.I live in Mn,and all I hear about is Brett Favre,and I'm so sick of that guy.My girlfriend and I usually don't watch football together.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 16, 2010 at 05:37 PM
why dont the Dolphins try to Trade for someone like Devery Henderson or Meachem???
Posted by: Zach | January 16, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Am not fond of the Pat White pick, but he put up some great numbers in college.. he is young and small.. who knows what he might be able to do in the next couple of years with more time learning the game and maybe putting on some weight..
but ya, they were definately reaching for the stars thinking he was a 2nd round pick.
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:38 PM
nice pickup through the traffic by dansby on that one..
Posted by: LipsinToronto | January 16, 2010 at 05:39 PM
I love how the playoffs remind us why the teams with byes earned those byes.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 16, 2010 at 05:40 PM