SAM821

Has anyone been following this?

Well, If this happens I have mixed emotions about the whole deal. I mean, this guy is gonna cost an arm and a leg to sign, but Potentially he could be a top WR and give the Dolphins one of the best WR tandems in the game (with Chambers).

At this point, The dolphins need to take a risk. The guy comes with baggage and truthfully I can give a shit, as long as he comes here and plays. I think that It could be a good thing here with his relationship with our WR coach Jerry Sullivan (who boston is very fond of), so the upside of this all is favorable...

Im just looking foward to the Dolphins finally pulling the trigger on a star... I need to get over this Frustrating offseason... (Still waiting for that Star O-Lineman)


What do you guys think?

Kurant

I love watching Miami play sundays, while I'm a Vikings guy the whole way, I usually don't miss many Dolphin games.

It's been proven you don't need great recievers to win games, or win the superbowl. Miami has been plauged for the last few years by a QB who can't keep from making huge mistakes, and keep from getting hurt. The offense with Ricky Williams is without a doubt good enough to win. Fielder can't get it done.

I think that money is much, much better spent on a quality QB. Tim Couch would be a nice fit, and will cost them alot lesss money. However, I don't think Wannstadt is the guy there. He has proven he can't take good talent to the next level. I don't think Miami needs much more, but I'd start with the QB position and tending to the coaching needs before spending ludicris amounts of money on receivers. Fiedler has to get the ball down the field before Boston can have any effect on that team winning.


I just don't think Fiedler has more then 3 braincells, that coupled with Wannstedts' inability as a coach to get the most out of his players, or win, I just don't think the major concern should be signing David Boston.

SAM821

well... in objection... I feel that If you build a team around a QB you can make the quarterback look a hell of a lot better then he actually is i.e. Trent Dilfer (won Superbowl with Baltimore)

If miami were to get Boston, to line up opposite Chambers, and then you gor Ricky and a GREAT offensive line (which we currently do not have)... to go along with our great defense then I think Fiedler CAN get the job done (or AJ Feeley)....

Fiedler isnt that bad, Im not sure how good Feeley is, but my point is you stack up a team and you have a mediocre QB, i think its good enough to win....

djtestudo

Hopefully it won't be done until at least Wednesday. That way if the TO deal is overturned the Ravens can make an offer.

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Kurant

Your absolutly right, except that Feidler isn't a mediocre QB, he's terrible, especially if you consider Dilfer being "mediocre".

Boston won't do any good if you can't make descisions smart enough to get the ball downfield to a receiver. You don't need a good QB, you need a smart, well coached one, again, i.e.. Trent Dilfer. Mistake free, smart, didn't try to do things he can't do.

Couch is out there, he won't cost much, and he'd be a good fit. He's proven he can play at an NFL level, he just hasen't been given the chance.

If your counting on David Boston being the saving grace for the Dolphins mishaps, keep counting. I think you need to start right at the core. Wannstedt.

djtestudo

Actually, he's far from it. He is a better QB then Dilfer, and is not the problem with the Dolphins; in fact, I believe he is presently the winningest active QB.

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Kurant

Winningest QB in the regular season? Whoopie. Big deal.

That's like being #1 in the nation and missing the NCAA tournament. Look, here is the bottom line. The Dolphins will not win with Fiedler at the helm, they've proven they can't, they've proven they won't.

Better then Dilfer? Hardly.

More talented? Not even somthing you can debate. He's 10x the talent.

David Boston will not improve this team dramatically enough for them to become the powerhouse in the AFC that they should be. Bad coaching, and serious quarterback issues kill this team.

Fiedler won't win the big one until a. He's a backup b. He figures out how to manage a football, and becomes at least a tiny bit discipline.

grayman

I agree with djestudio, Fiedler is not the problem. Wannsted and that horrible o-line is.

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SAM821

Mark my words... IF we get Boston, AND gett a good offensive line, then Fiedler (or Feeley) Will look like Brian Griese did In denver a few years ago...

Question: Who's Better, Brian Griese or Jay Fiedler... my vote is with fielder...

He isnt the best, but he's got some balls and does what he can to win

bellzboy

Fiedler wins, thats enough for me, I think the problem is at the coaching. That team has way too much talent to end up like it does. Back when Wannstedt was with teh Bears, they would get outcoached all the time. They would be winning at half-time, Wannstedt would pat em on the back and say keep up the good work. The other coach would put down some Xs and Os, figure out how to beat them, come out, and dominate the second half. Isnt he on contract for like the next 10 years or something though?

SAM821

Well... we got Boston... for a pretty great deal too... a 6th round choice next year and a player to be named later... thats awsome!!

here is the link

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...ohn&id=1760497

SAM821

yea... guy doesnt make the playoffs two consecutive years and he gets a 2 year extension... go figure...

Jadey

Woohoo! Great deal! I also read that Boston's restructured contract is incentive laden, so, combined with the fact we didn't give up much to get him this could be a HUUUGE deal. I am so happy. Finally we have some nice recieving options--Boston, Chambers, McMicheal-- now we just need some freakin' O-Linemen! I also like the REggie Howard signing, though I don't really understand it.

Get rid of Wanny, resign Ogunleye, and give me a couple of hogs up front and I'll be in heaven! Right now I think our O-Line looks worse than last year, and that really bothers me.

Mondak

This guy can really be an impact player in the NFL. He is only 25 and very difficult to cover. It should be exciting to see what happens for Miami.

Too bad the stupid Chargers could not get a LITTLE more here. a 6th rounder is next to nothing. I mean I would think SOMEONE would be willing to give up at least a 4th rounder for this dude.

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jobu

it looks like the chargers wanted him out so bad that they didn't care what they got for him. remember that he was a huge problem for them last season and if i remember they even suspended him for a couple of games.

also, feidler is no superstar, but i think he is capable enough to get the job done. if you have a back like williams get some o lineman and give him the ball. that way the pressure doesn't rest on feidler's shoulders.

GET RID OF WANNY! he is the biggest problem in miami. after seeing what he did to the bears i was shocked that he got another chance. i guess that's what happens when you ride on jimmy johnson's coat tails.

johnsmith

Does anyone else think that this move could set the stage for the Chargers to draft Fitzgerald #1? I don't think that Brees deserves all the credit for last season and Fitzgerald would give them a godd set of young triplets on offense.