While the offensive needs have basically been covered, Miami still has others on offense
MIAMI — Jordan Poyer not sure if Mike McDaniel He had time to read his text message.
After agreeing contractual terms with the Miami Dolphinsthe former safety of the Buffalo Bills He sent his new head coach a long message around 6 in the morning.
Between the South Florida weather and Mike McDaniel as head coach, it’s not hard to sell Miami as a free agency destination. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
The telephone of Poyer rang almost immediately.
“As soon as I hit send; I don’t even think he had a chance to read my text,” she shared Poyer. “I sent him a long text and I don’t think he had a chance to read it. My phone started vibrating and it was him. I answered the phone and we talked for a good 30 minutes. His energy is unmatched.
“You see him on the field when you cross paths with him. It’s just him, man. He’s a great guy and a great coach. I have a lot of respect for him.”
Poyer It is one of 14 additions made by the Dolphins during the first week of free agency. His signing is part of a defensive reset for the 2024 season. Miami He split paths with the cornerback Xavien Howard y linebacker Jerome Bakerbefore losing defensive tackle Christian Wilkinssafety Brandon Jones y linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel in free agency.
General manager Chris Grier he has not made spectacular movements; Poyerthe corner Kendall Fullerlinebacker Jordyn Brooks and tight end John Smith They lead the class of free agents Miami at the moment. But, Grier attacked the defensive tackle position particularly hard, signing Jonathan Harris, Benito Jones, Neville Gallimore y David Nixon.
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It was a clear position of need for Miami after losing Wilkinsalthough none of his new signings are expected to match the production he got from Wilkins a four-year, $110 million contract with Las Vegas Raiders.
“Obviously, Christian Wilkins “He is a great player and is difficult to replace, no matter who you bring in,” he confessed. Harris. “We’ve got to figure out the guys we have here, and everyone’s got to be an expert in their roles, and we’ve got to figure out what our defensive line is now with the people we’ve got here.”
While their offensive needs have been basically met, the Dolphins They still have others on the offensive.
They brought back to Isaiah Wynn via a one-year deal to regain his role at left guard, and they signed Aaron Brewer three years to become their new starting center. But, they still need to find a right guard after Robert Hunt will sign for four seasons and 100 million dollars with the Carolina Panthers.
Miami could also require a third wide receiver behind Tyreek Hill y Jaylen Waddle.
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Cedrick Wilson Jr. He signed for two seasons with the New Orleans Saints. And while Miami renewed with Braxton Berriosits production comes primarily in special equipment.
A third wide receiver doesn’t necessarily mean a third option in the passing game, however. That honor should belong to the tight end Smithwho is coming off a career-high 582 receiving yards with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. It must provide an element that Dolphins They missed a year ago. Durham Smythe was his third receiver behind Hill y Waddle last season, with just 366 yards.
“That’s going to create a lot of space. Those two fast guys, some of the fastest guys in the game. NFL, if not the fastest,” he said. “That’s just going to cause so much chaos defensively. Being able to use those guys to my advantage, those guys will be able to open up spaces. And the same thing on the other side, me too, just adding another pass-catching element to this offense and being able to discover those guys more.
“We are all going to make each other better, we are going to give each other feedback. And, in the end, I am sure that they are team players. I am a team player. I think it will be a perfect fit.”
Miami has approximately $17 million in cap space, with Howard representing a saving of 18 million against the cap as a post-June 1 cut. There is room for Grier continue to add depth, while finding starter-caliber players at guard and wide receiver.
It shouldn’t be complicated. Living in South Florida is easy to sell, as is having McDaniel como head coach.
“I haven’t had a big personal conversation with him yet, but from what I’ve seen and heard about the guy, he has a certain energy about him,” he mentioned. Brewer. “He’s just very knowledgeable. He’s passionate about what he’s doing. I just love that you can feel it without even knowing him. You feel that passion in him, so I like that and it definitely played a role in him getting here.”
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