PHOENIX -- Although most of the attention about Dolphins fee agents has centered on the activity of Jake Long or Sean Smith, there are other players that played for the Dolphins last year currently on the market.
That includes defensive lineman Tony McDaniel, who played the last four seasons with the Dolphins.
Well, McDaniel, an unrestricted free agent, is not returning to the team, I've been told.
It makes sense. McDaniel, 28, has struggled to stay healthy the past couple of seasons. Last year, particularly was a nightmare as he struggled with a knee injury, ankle injury, and other bumps and bruises despite his limited playing time.
McDaniel played only 11 games and managed only 11 tackles. He was originally expected to compete for a starting defensive end job but was moved inside where he struggled when he was in the game.
McDaniel came to the Dolphins for a late-round draft pick in 2008 and served the Dolphins well during the time they played the 3-4 scheme. He had 6.6 sacks in those three years and even started a couple of games for the team.
And replace with a 7th rd pick.
Posted by: Darkoak | March 19, 2013 at 03:04 PM
Too bad. he was a good back up.
Posted by: dolfanSF | March 19, 2013 at 03:08 PM
Like Odrick, McDaniels is a true 3-4 DE, hence struggling to say healthy playing in the middle(4-3).
OMG........... some hre want Odrck s a fulltime DT.
Ahem.................. future Tony McDaniels anyone?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:09 PM
The turnover is incredible. We are dropping Irelands players like hot potatoes!
Posted by: AtlFin | March 19, 2013 at 03:11 PM
Feel bad when the injury big gets guys. Loss of potential for teams and a career for such young guys.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 19, 2013 at 03:11 PM
Its actually a very smart move on McDaniels part. Now maybe he can latch on to a team playing the 3-4 defense where he goes back to playing DE.
Seems he was going to have a very short career at DT, even if only part time.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:12 PM
Edwin Pope doesn't wite here? He should, he might teach us some things.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:12 PM
Good player here. Thanks Tony for the good play... God bless and Godspeed.
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | March 19, 2013 at 03:12 PM
Edwin Pope sucked.
Posted by: Get Sense | March 19, 2013 at 03:14 PM
art.turf + bad knee = bench
Posted by: 2 watt | March 19, 2013 at 03:16 PM
ATL,
This isnt a case of getting rid of a Parcells player. Its more of a case that McDaniels knowing has come to the conclussion he isnt a 4-3 defensive fit.
This also why Im vwery leery of Odrick's future in the 4-3 defense. Another 3-4 DE, to big to big and slow for the 4-3 DE, and not big and physical enough for 4-3 DT.
Armando alluded to this several weeks back, in a blog discussing trading Odrick.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:17 PM
How can't people appreciate the fact that Ireland isn't tied to guys he brought it. It's all business and I for one am grateful that we have a GM that isn't afraid to correct a mistake or improve a spot that was held by someone he brought in.
Wake up people, things are going well.
Posted by: hireland | March 19, 2013 at 03:18 PM
de @ 12.
Posted by: 2 watt | March 19, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Atlfin, and they are being replaced by Ireland players, what is your point? The Dolphins didn't have this kind of cap space years ago when PARCELLS was in charge. Ireland has done a great job to get us where we are at this point. Everything else is just noise.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 19, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Lots of Ireland supporters here.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:20 PM
Armando,
You are so correct, this blog is a "peanut gallery". LOL...
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:20 PM
How many palmetto bugs would you need to squash to get a cup of their juice? I'm thinking maybe 200 or so?
I would like to make a health drink from squashed palmetto bug juice and maybe some wheat grass juice or Canada Dry club soda mixed in.
Posted by: William Frawley | March 19, 2013 at 03:24 PM
After years of blogging here, I'll bet many here have yet to figure, that when Armando refers to you as "THE PEANUT GALLERY".
He's actually calling you low browed under-educated bafoons. LOL...
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:25 PM
I guess we've heard no more about Grimes thus far because NASA has yet to release him from his physical.
We have our world's best scientist working on this case folks. Please be patient.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:28 PM
IF thats true YG4E then he should take part of his pay check and pay someone to proof read his work before he implies that.. but im sure that Armando would recant your accusations of what he is referring to when he says "The Peanut Gallery" lol
Posted by: mattybfromnc | March 19, 2013 at 03:28 PM
"Ireland has done a great job." True dat, bobbyd.
What else is there to say? He has clearly begun leading us out of the Wasteland of the past three years. The sky's the limit!
I'd love to hear what the entourages in Phoenix are saying about our blitzkreig thru FA.
So tired of the bashers here.
Posted by: Arnold Stang | March 19, 2013 at 03:31 PM
BREAKING NEWS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Nasa has just released the robotronics schematics to the defense dept. Grime will not be returning to Miami.
He has been reassigned as a human robotic drone in Afghanistan.
Damn, we almost had him!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:33 PM
Who, Me?
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:35 PM
The Dolphins franchise problems began when the Robbie kids sold the team to a Garbage Magnate(Huizemga).
So its only fitting that Ireland should lead this onc proud franchise out of the "WASTELANDS". Literally speaking.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Never generalize in Internet, YG. Better, "calling MOST of you....... under educated boffons". I told you before.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:39 PM
2013 Salery Cap estimatied remaining Salary Cap Space
$16,490,600
2014 Salery Cap projected with all dead money, top 51 saleries and if the NFL keeps the salery cap at 123,000,000
As it currently stands, the Dolphins estimation will have nearly $25.5 million next offseason(includes money spent up to the cap this year). Of course, this doesn't account for the rookie contracts from this year, and the team will likely rework or release players scheduled to have high cap numbers next year (Matt Moore, Dimitri Patterson), so the number will change drastically. But, at least as of now, the team still has a decent amount under the salary cap for next year.
Somehow, the Dolphins are working the salary cap well enough to keep space next season, even with the so called spending spree going on right now.
Posted by: Just in Case | March 19, 2013 at 03:44 PM
Have you ever wondered what Bill Bellichik thinks about while having his morning coffee and tea biscuit, on his private backyard lake, floating in his venetian gondola?
Hmmm.... I'll get back to you on that one.
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:44 PM
odrick and incognito are both bad fits for the new schemes. me thinks they will both be gone next offseason.
Posted by: mob | March 19, 2013 at 03:45 PM
To hell with the salary cap, how much celery cap do we have for 2013. Does anyone know?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Patterson at cornerback is a keeper.
Anybody agree or not?
Posted by: Stuntmanmike | March 19, 2013 at 03:47 PM
You want me to start talking about Internet properties, Armando? If not, pipe down.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:48 PM
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:46 PM
I just told you, crunch the numbers yourself if you dont beleive me.
2013 Salery Cap estimated remaining Salary Cap Space
$16,490,600
Posted by: Just in Case | March 19, 2013 at 03:49 PM
IRELAND STILL SUCKS!!! He knew last year we needed players & did squat to get help!!! He got us a handful of players in the past 6 years & now he's getting players like his job depends on it & it does this year!!!
Posted by: KillerFin | March 19, 2013 at 03:50 PM
GET RID OF ALL IRELAND PLAYERS
Posted by: ALoco | March 19, 2013 at 03:51 PM
I had onion soup, onion rings, and onion quiche for lunch. Anyone want to have a face to face, nose to nose argument today?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:53 PM
ALoco,
Would you like to have a whiff of my oniony breath?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:54 PM
Loco,
Do you have a Tums brother?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:55 PM
ALoco
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:56 PM
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Hell yeah SUCKER!!!! I just had broccoli for breakfast, what you got SUCKER??
Posted by: Me DO Me Do | March 19, 2013 at 03:57 PM
..Just in case..You have to add the 10 million dollars that get added to our cap June 1. The Dansby, and Burnett money is still on the books. June 1 they are off. So in reality add 10 mil to your number.
Posted by: DarrylDunphy | March 19, 2013 at 03:58 PM
The truth is that we are getting rid of all the Parcell projects just in time for his inauguration into the Hall Of Fame. Good. Maybe now we'll have a modern team and not a bunch of old throw back heavy footed football players of an era gone by. By the way, Armando, you've been doing a great job lately. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Posted by: Oscar | March 19, 2013 at 03:58 PM
Another Good Move.
He Was Already Replaced Last Year.
The Fins Have Over 10+ Picks. They Can find A DT Late. Or Even A DE, Late In The Draft.
Right Now, OLine And CB Are The Biggest Needs.
At This Point Rather See Them Fix Those Needs Thru The Draft.
The First Pick Should Be A Impact Player.
Posted by: Dashi | March 19, 2013 at 03:59 PM
You see, on Internet, you really can't know who is reading your commentary. There is a high probability that People that know much more about the subject than you do, read you, and of course, do not deign to answer you. Then, they categorize you.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 03:59 PM
That stupid Dan Lebatard show is airing on espn right now. He and is papi are being betrayed as heyenna bufoons.
Some people will do anything to get on tv. WOW!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 03:59 PM
Posted by: DarrylDunphy | March 19, 2013 at 03:58 PM
I did buddy, here is a complete breakdown if you need to see it for yourself.
http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/3/19/4121624/nfl-free-agency-2013-miami-dolphins-salary-cap-2014-cap
Posted by: Just in Case | March 19, 2013 at 04:01 PM
3 picks for D Thomas was MORONIC!
Posted by: Where's Philip Merling? | March 19, 2013 at 04:02 PM
Guys,
Serious question. Is getting kicked in the balls the same as getting "nutmegged"?
Does anyone know?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Fry cook got off early I see. Must have spilled graese on his meatballs
Posted by: bobbyd12 | March 19, 2013 at 04:04 PM
3 picks for D Thomas was MORONIC!
Posted by: Where's Philip Merling? | March 19, 2013 at 04:02 PM
WTH, man, his market value was 4 picks. We got a steal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Trading Da Beast for Eggnew was IDIOTIC!
Posted by: Where's Vontae Davis? | March 19, 2013 at 04:06 PM
oscar canosa,
What up bro?
No talk to much lately mostly because I was not here from mid-January until day 1 of FA.
How is the doctor? Give him my regards at your next appointment.
Posted by: TheSMF | March 19, 2013 at 04:08 PM
The purge of Parcells/reland/Sporano players continue. Next year count Incognito,Odrick and maybe Starks.
Posted by: albert | March 19, 2013 at 04:08 PM
..Just in Case..You got it. A lot of folks didn't know about the Dansby and Burnett contracts. That article accounted for both.
I'll shut up now..
Posted by: DarrylDunphy | March 19, 2013 at 04:08 PM
Trading Da Beast for Eggnew was IDIOTIC!
Posted by: Where's Vontae Davis? | March 19, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Finally, we can now make an omelet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 04:09 PM
By the way the 2 months that I refused to come into this room my income rose 50%.
Go figure.
I can feel myself being pulled back down into the morass.
Posted by: TheSMF | March 19, 2013 at 04:09 PM
I can see it, I can see it, I am of the same mold as Philbin and Co, Serious People.
Posted by: oscar canosa | March 19, 2013 at 04:10 PM
Are you guys for real we are turning around there is just a lot of work still to do .how many guys do we have left from the last 6 drafts?odrick Jerry tomas
Posted by: Georgia Dolfan | March 19, 2013 at 04:11 PM
I cannot stand Odrick........steaming heap of mediocrity, just like the GM who is so mindlessly worshiped here for making a few FA moves that may or may not work-out.
Fire Ireland Now
Posted by: Prim Syrupyphat | March 19, 2013 at 04:15 PM
By the way the 2 months that I refused to come into this room my income rose 50%.
Posted by: TheSMF | March 19, 2013 at 04:09 PM
My stock rose 50% after meeting Tannehill's wife.
But dont tell Ryan, ok?
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone 4Ever! | March 19, 2013 at 04:16 PM
DD, I think the # is $7m but yes still significant. Lots of cap left...
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | March 19, 2013 at 04:17 PM