Miami's GM just slipped up and hinted they are going defense with the #1 Pick

[Marshy]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

Replay

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HDomNvLWobk

 

[TripleOption]

I don't know about that. I can see Dorsey fitting in the 3-4 as a nose tackle.

Absolutely. Wilfork was a prototypical Miami 4-3 DT...and he is now the standard for 3-4 NT.

 

[TripleOption]

Really? You can see Dorsey putting on 30 lbs so he has the bulk to be a NT? I can't. Not and maintain his current abilities.

Maybe...or maybe he plays DE.

 

[apple strudel]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

Sorry for the armchair mod, but there's 4 pages on it in the draft forum:

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=81193

And it is seriously funny. Very un-Parcells. What will his boss say?

 

[DisgruntledTunaFan]

What is Aquaforever's opinion on this?

 

[PATRIOT64]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

Does anyone but me think this is just a good acting job by Jeff and was set up by the boss Parcells to confuse the media,GMs,Owners and fans all over the NFL?

At least I think so,Parcells is a genius when it comes to being sneaky about things.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

Does anyone but me think this is just a good acting job by Jeff and was set up by the boss Parcells to confuse the media,GMs,Owners and fans all over the NFL?

At least I think so,Parcells is a genius when it comes to being sneaky about things.

bingo.... trust no one

 

[Kontradiction]

Really? You can see Dorsey putting on 30 lbs so he has the bulk to be a NT? I can't. Not and maintain his current abilities.

With talent that he has, he doesn't necessarily have to put on 30 lbs. and still contend for NT.

 

[VJCPatriot]

I'm not going to make a lot out of it. He could simply have said the wrong word, or if it wasn't a mistake he could have been doing it just to blow some smoke. Jake Long will be the Dolphin's pick as long as he will sign a contract both parties find acceptable.

 

[JoeSixPat]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

This is going to backfire on him in a big way.... he better hope the team picking at #0 doesn't take the guy he wants.

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

So is spending a top-10 pick on an injured kick returner.

I'm still wondering why they did that.

So, does Beck get the chance to be the Dolphins qb?

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

This is going to backfire on him in a big way.... he better hope the team picking at #0 doesn't take the guy he wants.

scratches head...

huh????

 

[Relentless649]

What an idiot, these guys have a lot of problems and one player isnt going to fix it. Chances are there going to be making a top 5 pick again next year.

 

[SoCal Pmen]

Re: OT: Fins' GM Jeff Ireland's slip of the tongue...

Does anyone but me think this is just a good acting job by Jeff and was set up by the boss Parcells to confuse the media,GMs,Owners and fans all over the NFL?

At least I think so,Parcells is a genius when it comes to being sneaky about things.

Yes - It wouldn't surprise me one bit if this is just a part of the gamesmanship that goes on.

 

[rookBoston]

Negotiations with JLong and Gholston are complete bluffs. I've never believed it. Miami has always intended to draft Chris Long, but they're not going to tip their hand because they don't want to spend huge money on him.

If JLong is willing to sign a hugely under-bid contract, sure they'll take him... if they get JL to sign a contract for money equivalent to the #3 overall pick, it's almost as good as trading down. But they know he wont. And when JLong's agent saw the ridiculous offer, it's no surprise that Jake immediately went public with "I dont want to play in Miami". Jake... no surprise: the feeling is mutual. You're a bluff, buddy.

It's always been suspicious to me that they talked about Gholston and never a mention of Chris Long. They're hoping that CLong starts to think about how much money he might lose by dropping to #6 or #7 overall.

And that should set CLong up to accept whatever the Fins offer after Gholston rejects his bluff-offer.