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08:38 AM ET 12.30 | Miami is averaging more yards per rushing attempt without Jake Long in the lineup (4.6) than with him (3.8). And there's no difference in sacks allowed per game, either. That's why -- barring a change of heart -- the Dolphins are prepared to move on without Long, unless he takes a Miami offer that likely would be topped by other suitors in free agency. The ball will be in Long's court about whether he's willing to take less to sign here. The odds are against that, but we'll see.

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December 30, 2012 08:53 AM ET

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Joe Thomas > Jake Long

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Inferiority Complex Group, FN

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December 30, 2012 08:58 AM ET

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He was supposed to be the keystone, the left tackle that nobody got through to the QB. That piece that built this franchise once again.....Oh, Well. Such is life.

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December 30, 2012 09:40 AM ET

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Dallas could use a competent lineman. Doesn't have to be a stud, just competent would help.

SteveDallas

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December 30, 2012 09:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:40 AM ET 12.30 by SteveDallas

Dallas could use a competent lineman. Doesn't have to be a stud, just competent would help.

Yup, he'll get signed somewhere.

Stuart MacDougal

Indianapolis, IN

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December 30, 2012 10:10 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:40 AM ET 12.30 by SteveDallas

Dallas could use a competent lineman. Doesn't have to be a stud, just competent would help.

Miami is at least $25 to $30 million under the cap for next year. The cowboys and giants and a few others are over the 2013 cap as of today. Lots of changes to be made to even consider signing a guy like Long.

50yearfan

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December 30, 2012 11:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:10 AM ET 12.30 by 50yearfan

Miami is at least $25 to $30 million under the cap for next year. The cowboys and giants and a few others are over the 2013 cap as of today. Lots of changes to be made to even consider signing a guy like Long.

Changes are a-comin'... Trust me.

Starting with Mike Jenkins... Jay Ratliff... Felix Jones... and very possibly Doug Free.