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Here's the latest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer reader questions. Q: W With so many holes on defense, do you see us moving back from the 21st pick to try to get a few more picks to try to plug the D-line and add an edge rusher? — Peter McDowell on Deep Diving with Dolphins with an Advantage That is a possibility. The Dolphins have six picks in April's draft: one in the first round (No. 21), one in the second round (No. 55), one in the fifth round, two in the sixth round and one in the seventh. round. The second round is loaded with quality prospects at numerous positions. Determining what the Dolphins target in the draft depends on their picks in free agency. For example, if they re-sign defensive lineman Christian Wilkins, they will be fine on the defensive line and perhaps the offensive line or defensive back will be more important. However, if Wilkins is not re-signed, the defensive line could be the number one priority in the draft and the trade could make more sense. At this point, I would take the 21st pick and bring back Wilkins.
Either way, they'll likely need starting-caliber help on the defensive line with forwards Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) still recovering from major injuries and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis eligible to leave via free agency. . Q: A Tua's extension would be a big mistake. Why are we even talking about Algeria Mobile Number List an extension? Don't we see it in the final stretch? — John Yang on deep diving with dolphins and advantages I wouldn't give quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a contract extension this offseason. I would wait until after the season to make sure he stays healthy and this team moves forward. The question, of course, is based on what Tagovailoa said last week. Speaking at a Pro Bowl practice on Friday, Tagovailoa sounded optimistic about getting a contract extension this offseason and said general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel are talking to his representatives. "I think that will happen," Tagovailoa said of a contract extension, "but I'm going to let my agents, you know, Chris (Grier), Mike (McDaniel), let those guys talk about it and move forward accordingly." . Tagovailoa will earn about $23.1 million this season with his fifth-year option.
A multi-year market value contract would likely net him around $50 million a year, while a team-friendly deal would net him around $40 million a year. Tagovailoa has no reason to accept a team-friendly deal. If he goes on the open market, he will make good money. The Dolphins have no reason to pay Tagovailoa a lot of money right now. They can put the franchise tag on him for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The problem with that is that he will eat up such a large portion of the salary cap that it would be difficult to make significant improvements. Another thing to consider is that McDaniel and Grier might seem hypocritical for not extending Tagovailoa after glowingly praising him for two straight years. It is a multifaceted situation. But I would wait for the extension. I need to see more of Tagovailoa in tough situations and against quality opponents. Q: It sounds to me like a couple of old men shaking their fists at children in their yard. Phil Montgomery on Dolphins Deep Dive with profit You're right. But it is worth considering. This is in reference to Ron Jaworski, the former NFL quarterback and analyst. He basically commented on a Philadelphia radio station that former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, a friend, tried to get the Dolphins players to stop having fun in South Beach and focus on football, but he couldn't do it.
Either way, they'll likely need starting-caliber help on the defensive line with forwards Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) still recovering from major injuries and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis eligible to leave via free agency. . Q: A Tua's extension would be a big mistake. Why are we even talking about Algeria Mobile Number List an extension? Don't we see it in the final stretch? — John Yang on deep diving with dolphins and advantages I wouldn't give quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a contract extension this offseason. I would wait until after the season to make sure he stays healthy and this team moves forward. The question, of course, is based on what Tagovailoa said last week. Speaking at a Pro Bowl practice on Friday, Tagovailoa sounded optimistic about getting a contract extension this offseason and said general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel are talking to his representatives. "I think that will happen," Tagovailoa said of a contract extension, "but I'm going to let my agents, you know, Chris (Grier), Mike (McDaniel), let those guys talk about it and move forward accordingly." . Tagovailoa will earn about $23.1 million this season with his fifth-year option.
A multi-year market value contract would likely net him around $50 million a year, while a team-friendly deal would net him around $40 million a year. Tagovailoa has no reason to accept a team-friendly deal. If he goes on the open market, he will make good money. The Dolphins have no reason to pay Tagovailoa a lot of money right now. They can put the franchise tag on him for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The problem with that is that he will eat up such a large portion of the salary cap that it would be difficult to make significant improvements. Another thing to consider is that McDaniel and Grier might seem hypocritical for not extending Tagovailoa after glowingly praising him for two straight years. It is a multifaceted situation. But I would wait for the extension. I need to see more of Tagovailoa in tough situations and against quality opponents. Q: It sounds to me like a couple of old men shaking their fists at children in their yard. Phil Montgomery on Dolphins Deep Dive with profit You're right. But it is worth considering. This is in reference to Ron Jaworski, the former NFL quarterback and analyst. He basically commented on a Philadelphia radio station that former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, a friend, tried to get the Dolphins players to stop having fun in South Beach and focus on football, but he couldn't do it.