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DefenseRules · 03-03-2007, 11:26 AM

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FINS TRYING TO TRADE McMICHAEL

Alex Marvez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Miami Dolphins are trying to trade tight end Randy McMichael.

The price? A third-round pick.

At a time when neither the free-agent market nor the 2007 draft class is filled with high-end talent, the possibility should be tempting for any team that needs a pass-catching tight end.

McMichael is under contract through 2009. He's due to earn a $3 million roster bonus and a $1 million salary in 2007. Per NFLPA records, his base salary for 2008 is $3.5 million and his base salary for 2009 is $4 million.

The 2002 fourth-round pick has caught more than 60 passes in three straight seasons. However, he has been implicated in multiple off-field incidents involving allegations of violence against his wife.

If McMichael is traded, the Fins would then likely be in the market for another tight end. An intriguing option is University of Miami product Greg Olsen, who ran the forty-yard dash in 4.45 seconds last weekend at the scouting combine. But the Fins pick at No. 9 in round one, and that likely is too high to take him.

They could use the third-rounder that they get for McMichael (if they are able to get a third-rounder for him) and package it with other picks in an effort to get back into the bottom of round one, if Olsen is still on the board.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...dolphins-front

signbabybrady · 03-03-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DefenseRules

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...dolphins-front

good. I hope he goes to the NFC this guy has killed us in the past.

ChoWZa · 03-03-2007, 11:53 AM

Wouldn't be shocked to see Patriots take a stab at this.
Would Dolphins need Asante? I'm not so sure they want Asante's 7+mil cap hit.

Remix 6 · 03-03-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChoWZa

Wouldn't be shocked to see Patriots take a stab at this.
Would Dolphins need Asante? I'm not so sure they want Asante's 7+mil cap hit.

rofl...

why would Patriots ever trade a top 5 CB to the rival?

we dont need a TE anymore. we have our receiving guys and got our blocker. we good

ChoWZa · 03-03-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Remix 6

rofl...

why would Patriots ever trade a top 5 CB to the rival?

we dont need a TE anymore. we have our receiving guys and got our blocker. we good

We play the dolphins 2X. That rival nonsense is just something fans like to talk about. Top 5 for one season. And it would free up cap room. I'm not saying its the best option, or even that the patriots will do it. Just saying it wouldn't suprise me.

Remix 6 · 03-03-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoWZa

We play the dolphins 2X. That rival nonsense is just something fans like to talk about. Top 5 for one season. And it would free up cap room. I'm not saying its the best option, or even that the patriots will do it. Just saying it wouldn't suprise me.

2 games can make or break your season. you never trade a great player to the divison

everyone knows that man

ChoWZa · 03-03-2007, 12:02 PM

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2 games can make or break your season. you never trade a great player to the divison

everyone knows that man

The Patriots might not feel he's a great player, otherwise they would have extended his contract. They know him best. Asante is a short term solution if they feel they can get a draft pick out of dealing him(to whoever) to find a corner for the long term it wouldn't suprise me.

Remix 6 · 03-03-2007, 12:09 PM

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The Patriots might not feel he's a great player, otherwise they would have extended his contract. They know him best. Asante is a short term solution if they feel they can get a draft pick out of dealing him(to whoever) to find a corner for the long term it wouldn't suprise me.

not hey wouldnt feel hes a great player but they give him top CB money with the franchise..thats stupid

and why would we trade Samuel for a TE?