Jake Long

Long gone: LT Jake Long picks Rams over Dolphins

Published March 18, 2013 | By Michael Miller

Despite a reported late push by Miami, Jake Long ultimately decided to move to the St. Louis Rams. Early reports indicate Long signed a 4 year $34 million contract, with a $16 million signing bonus, a $4 million dollar roster bonus in 2014, and another $2 million in incentives (which would make the deal $36 million).

The deal averages $8.5 million before incentives and is at least a 2 year deal (since cutting/trading him after one year would accelerate $12 mil in prorated signing bonus into the 2014 cap) averaging at least $10 mil for those 2 years.

If I had to speculate, those terms were probably at least slightly higher than what Miami was offering. I also bet Long’s agent, CAA, was pushing for whichever team offered the largest contract seeing how the entire tackle market has been on hold waiting for Long to set the market.

The question for the Dolphins now is do they pursue zone blocking scheme RT Eric Winston, another free agent alternative, or draft a tackle? Seeing as Miami was willing to invest Continue reading →

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Fins say adios….

Published March 13, 2013 | By James Lancaster

Reggie Bush is now a Lion.

As day two of the NFL free agency period begins to wrap up, there was still a tremendous amount of activity with Dolphin free agency. But unlike yesterday, Miami saw several key plays move on to other teams.

Yesterday we say TE Anthony Fasano sign a 4 year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

This morning, RB Reggie Bush signed a 4 year deal worth $16 million with the Detroit Lions.

I always liked Bush. His work ethic and attitude set the bar high for all the other players, and I wish him well with the Lions.

In the afternoon, big Jake Long passed a physical, and is currently in discussion with the St. Louis Rams. Although no deal has yet been signed, many sources are reporting it is close to being finalized.

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Posted in Dolphins News | Tagged Anthony Fasano, Jake Long, Reggie Bush | Leave a comment

Miami Dolphins 2013 Draft Scenario’s

Published February 10, 2013 | By Max Lukas

Miami Dolphins 2013 Draft Scenario’s

Current needs: OT, CB, WR, DE, FS, TE

Point of note: It is in my opinion that whatever occurs at the Left Tackle position with Jake Long and at the Cornerback position with Sean Smith will shape Miami’s early draft rounds more so than any other position.

*Each scenario holds precedence over the scenario that follows it.

1st Round Draft Scenario’s

Scenario 1

Jake Long leaves and Jonathan Martin stays at RT
1st round Priority: Focus should be on LT
Prospects LT
OT	Luke Joeckel	(Top 5)	6-6	310
OT	Eric Fisher	(Top 10)	6-7	305
OT	Lane Johnson	(Top 20)	6-6	302

Scenario 2

Jake Long leaves and Jonathan Martin moves over to LT
1st round Priority: Miami may wait till 2nd or 3rd round to draft RT
Note: The top RT DJ Fluker is a beast who can be a perennial pro-bowler. But DJ Fluker is suited for a power based MBS. Miami may wait for a prospect at RT that can fit into their ZBS in the 2nd or 3rd round. Miami can therefore pursue CB, FS or DE with its first selection.
Prospects RT
OT	Oday Aboushi	(1-2)	6-5	310
OT	Chris Faulk	(2-3)	6-5	323
OT	Brennan Williams	(2-3)	6-7	315
OT	Rick Wagner	(2-3)	6-6	310
OT	DallasThomas	(2-3)	6-5	308
OT	JustinPugh	(3-4)	6-5	298
OT	Kyle Long	(3-4)	6-6	304
OT	Brian Winters	(3-4)	6-5	310
OT	David Bakhtiari	(3-4)	6-4	295
OT	David Quessenberry	(3-4)	6-5	294
OT	MenelikWatson	(3-4)	6-5	320

Scenario Continue reading →

Rating: 4.5/5 (6 votes cast)

Posted in Max Lukas, NFL Draft | Tagged free agency, Jake Long, Jeff Ireland, miami dolphins, nfl combine, NFL Draft, Randy Starks, Reggie Bush, Sean Smith | 6 Comments

Re-sign Jake Long and Randy Starks? Forget it.

Published January 27, 2013 | By Brian Catanzaro

Jake Long is set to become a free agent

Jeff Ireland has planned the work. It’s time for him to work the plan.

The Dolphins have the second youngest team in the NFL, a potential franchise QB in Ryan Tannehill, a projected $46-$47 million in cap room, and 5 of the first 82 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.

WR Brian Hartline should be the only “must” among the Dolphins 11 Free Agents impending Free Agents following a 74-catch, 1083 season at 26 years old. Hartline’s camp likely will ask for the same $5-$7 mil/year contract that Pierre Garcon, Mario Manningham, Robert Meachem, Josh Morgan, and Laurent Robinson signed for last off-season. Robbing Tannehill of his go-to guy in Hartline will be counter-productive to building the skill positions. It’s simple: losing Hartline will require replacing a player of Hartline’s caliber.

Several Dolphins FA’s are in limbo. RB Reggie Bush and CB Sean Smith are likely on the outs given their expected price-tags, but could return for the right price. QB Matt Moore, OT Nate Garner, DT Tony McDaniel, FS Chris Clemons would be valu Continue reading →

Rating: 4.2/5 (9 votes cast)

Posted in Brian Catanzaro | Tagged Jake Long, Jared Odrick, Jeff Ireland, Randy Starks | 5 Comments

Jake Long to IR

Published December 5, 2012 | By James Lancaster

Jake Long was placed on the IR.

OT Jake Long will miss the rest of the season with a torn triceps in his left arm. The Dolphins placed him on injured reserve Tuesday night. The Dolphins also released safety Anderson Russell.

In their place, the Dolphins signed offensive tackle Patrick Brown, who played for the Vikings last season, and safety Tyrone Culver, who spent the past several years with the Dolphins.

Whether or not Jake Long, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, is resigned remains to be seen.

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Posted in Dolphins News | Tagged Anderson Russell, Jake Long, Patrick Brown, Tyrone Culver | Leave a comment

Long gone: LT Jake Long picks Rams over Dolphins

Fins say adios….

Miami Dolphins 2013 Draft Scenario’s

Re-sign Jake Long and Randy Starks? Forget it.

Jake Long to IR

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