But is there any players who aren't being used prominently by this team who the team should consider moving on from if they'd be able to get something of value for them? All rights reserved. Nick Foles' life became a little easier Thursday following the Minnesota Vikings' trade of Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2021 third-round pick … Perhaps the Dolphins 2nd round pick they received from the Saints but that’s about it. By: Kyle Crabbs. Miami’s greatest needs in free agency are offensive line, edge rusher, cornerback and/or safety and interior defensive line. Ngakoue would give coach Brian Flores and first-year defensive coordinator Josh Boyer the type of explosive, fear-inducing athlete they don’t have on the roster at the moment. Duval, I love you and gave you guys everything I got. How should Dolphins handle the backup QB role after 2020 season? Bleacher Report | 04-23. Consider the Dolphins obtained fourth- and seventh-round picks in a deal that sent tagged Jarvis Landry to the Browns. The NFL's annual rookie selection process is set to kick off at 8 p.m. -91. Tua Tagovailoa officially ushers in new era of relevancy for Dolphins, No, the Dolphins should not trade QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, 5 teams who could contend in the Antonio Brown sweepstakes. There are precedents here. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Miami Dolphins or NFL Properties LLC. Thomas has served as a star on the back end of defenses for the past decade, but he’s not beginning to develop a reputation of being hard to work with. The Jaguars are aware I no longer have interest in signing a long term contract in Jacksonville. Ford had 6.5 sacks for San Francisco and Clark had eight sacks for Kansas City. This is in line with the expectations of league sources at the recent NFL Scouting Combine. We’re all guilty of it. At 31 years of age, Thomas would be the second oldest player on Miami’s roster. That’s one of the reasons Miami seems likely to use one of their first-round picks on a pass-rusher. And, given his pedigree, he’s also unlikely to come cheap from a financial perspective. Curious. Draft day has finally arrived, football fans! Please check your email for a confirmation. Among the offensive linemen Miami figures to take a close look at at guard Joe Thuney and center Ted Karras, who played for the Patriots. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. But Suh played defensive tackle. And Cleveland did not know at the time of the deal that they would be able to sign Landry to a long-term deal. Admit it, you’ve thought about it. Clark had a critical fourth-down sack for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Where do the 2020 Miami Dolphins rank in spacing the field? If the Ravens choose to keep Thomas barring a trade, Miami would then be facing giving up draft capital, financial wiggle room for 2020 and 2021 and compromising their core values from an age and team chemistry perspective. Thomas is just the latest example; he is a player that would undoubtedly fit the mold of the Dolphins secondary with his ball-hawking skills and ability to play in space as a deep-middle defender. And now, we’re going to do it with Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas. S. Swollcolb Active Roster. He could go down the road and join a Dolphins team that would welcome another edge rusher, even after … Unless, somehow, they’re able to acquire a player like Ngakoue before the draft. The Vikings are finalizing a trade to send defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Ravens, as ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter tweets. We’ve done it with Jadeveon Clowney and Yannick Ngakoue. And Ngakoue (pronounced Yah-NEEK In-GACK-way) is a pass-rush terror. This is the kind of player that we’re not sure we have in former cornerback Bobby McCain, who is currently expected to fill the role of free safety on the Dolphins’ defense. And now that a sign-and-trade is an increasingly likely option, would the Dolphins be interested? Latest 2021 NFL mock draft offers fresh faces, Five 2021 draft prospects for Dolphins to watch in Week 8 of CFB. In exchange, the Vikings will receive a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 conditional fifth-round pick. Latest 2021 NFL mock draft offers fresh faces, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In each instance, each newly-acquired player soon had an announced long-term deal with their new club. The Dolphins’ most pressing need is one or two offensive linemen to protect Ryan Fitzpatrick and/or a rookie quarterback. But the Jaguars are planning to use a franchise tag on Ngakoue, according to multiple reports. Joined Nov 2, 2016 Messages 510 Reaction score 727. Sign up for the Dolphins Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Mar 18, 2020 #8 ... Would you give the Jags a first round pick for Yannick Ngakoue? The Palm Beach Post ~ 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It’s going to take more than $20 million per season to sign Ngakoue long-term, according to those sources. DOLPHINS is a registered trademark of the Miami Dolphins LLC. — Yannick Ngakoue (@YannickNgakoue) March 2, 2020 The Dolphins’ most pressing need is one or two offensive linemen to protect Ryan Fitzpatrick and/or a rookie quarterback. And players who affect the quarterback more regularly are considered more valuable. And with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick currently serving as the backup after strong play to start the season, Miami has an admirable quarterback situation on their hands — this is the best shape the entire quarterback room has been in quite some time. Where do the 2020 Miami Dolphins rank in spacing the field? But fitting the mold of the defense versus fitting all of the other variables in play are two completely different stories — and it is for that reason that Miami is unlikely to seriously consider pursuing a disgruntled Thomas, who was sent home by the Baltimore Ravens this weekend after a dispute with teammate Chuck Clark. It’s all about asset management. We’ve done it with Jadeveon Clowney and Yannick Ngakoue. In four seasons, Ngakoue has 37.5 sacks and has forced 14 fumbles, which is fourth in NFL over that span behind Khalil Mack (17), Chandler Jones (17) and T.J. Watt (15). © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. The Dolphins have pulled pages from the playbook of the New England Patriots left and right from a roster building perspective — why not take another. The Dolphins should look into trading for a player who is entering the final year of his contract — Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. Ford makes $17.1 million per season; Clark $20.8 million. Welcome to Dolphins Wire's European Union Experience. The Miami Dolphins have officially made their transition at the quarterback position — the much anticipated change behind center has led Miami to the culmination of their rebuilding efforts beginning last January. Should Dolphins look to trade away anyone ahead of 2020 deadline? When you look at the prospect of Earl Thomas through that scope, it is clear that Miami making any bid to secure his services would be an upset and a surprise. Should Miami have to yield key assets for a player they’re also going to need to give more than $20 million a season to? And now, we’re going to do it with Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas. Logically, Miami needs to be. As one agent representing a top-tier lineman said, “Well then, they’re not getting my guy.” He smiled. Other former Patriots the Dolphins could look at include linebacker Kyle Van Noy and cornerback Logan Ryan. At 3-3, Miami sits just a game out of the final wildcard spot in the conference and is a game and a half behind the Buffalo Bills for first place in the division. What the Jaguars would command in a trade is also highly relevant. Miami Dolphins Yannick Ngakoue’s declaration of independence from Jaguars is good news for Dolphins By Adam H. Beasley.