Dolphins long-shot to re-sign Jake Long

None of the big teams have that kind of Cap Room!

He "scoffed" at their offer? I hate scoffers. This could escalate to where he "spits in their general direction" if they do not sign him soon.

OK, seriously, they cannot afford to put the franchise tag on him because it would cost them 120% of his salary this year which would put him at over $15 million to tag him. There are teams that can afford him, but just how much is a OT worth?

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  01.27 by 50yearfan

He "scoffed" at their offer? I hate scoffers. This could escalate to where he "spits in their general direction" if they do not sign him soon.OK, seriously, they cannot afford to put the franchise tag on him because it would cost them 120% of his salary this year which would put him at over $15 million to tag him. There are teams that can afford him, but just how much is a OT worth?

And I'm too lazy too look just now, but didn't Tannehill spend a good portion of this season either running for his life or picking sod out of his facemask?

These guys let Pro Bowl go to their head (Pro Bowl roster spots in 2009, 2010 and 2011) They were there because they missed the big game.

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Originally posted 10:16 AM ET  01.27 by BonusEruptus

And I'm too lazy too look just now, but didn't Tannehill spend a good portion of this season either running for his life or picking sod out of his facemask?

So, that being said about their QB, just how much good did Long do them then? The problem seems to be bigger. If the cap is going to be around $121 million this year, do you put 12% of it in one position not named QB?

That's what I mean. For 15 mil, my QB better have pristine whites at the end of the game. He can get sacked 40 times without you as easily as he did with you.

Jake enjoy your new home in Cincinnati, Cleveland or Indianapolis. Those are the only teams with more cap room than Miami. So if you are swing at air in Miami, then chances are you will be doing the same with the other 88.5% of the teams. Have you made the Pro Bowl since you were drafted?

What would a franchised RT make ?

I wouldn't be shocked if the Dolphins only re-sign 1 of their 10 FA. Long is gone along with mostly everyone else whose been here for the under 500 seasons. They could of course sign most of these guys back but it won't be for 'market' value.

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  01.27 by 50yearfan

He "scoffed" at their offer? I hate scoffers. This could escalate to where he "spits in their general direction" if they do not sign him soon.OK, seriously, they cannot afford to put the franchise tag on him because it would cost them 120% of his salary this year which would put him at over $15 million to tag him. There are teams that can afford him, but just how much is a OT worth?

You hate offer-scoffers? (BTW, I think it's "farts in (their) general direction.")

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET  01.27 by 50yearfan

He "scoffed" at their offer? I hate scoffers. This could escalate to where he "spits in their general direction" if they do not sign him soon.OK, seriously, they cannot afford to put the franchise tag on him because it would cost them 120% of his salary this year which would put him at over $15 million to tag him. There are teams that can afford him, but just how much is a OT worth?

Come on! He's gotta feed his family!

He just completed a 5 yr deal where he averaged $11.5 mill a yr, so I can understand him rejecting an offer averaging $10 mill a yr.

Ten million a year is nothing to scoff at!

i watch every fins game every year...truth is, with or without long...not much changed...he was only the pro bowl tackle he was drafted for, for one and a half years...rest of time, he was hurt, and beaten big time on numerous occasions by de's....y pay a guy a ton of cash to just be a 'good' player? spend your money on a true and tested player...or go for a rookie and let him work his way into starting lineup...long is a waste of money and like most of miami's first round picks...a bust....i just pray thill breaks that chain...if he gets time in pocket and a wr threat...he may just flourish