Dolphins Offseason Recap - FA Addition

by Weedseed1 | 7 years ago | 0 Comments

This offseason, the Dolphins had around 25 million to spend in the free agency period of the offseason, and they used it. The team made some moves mostly resigning players wanting to test free agency for big money. Below, I will be reveiwing each free agent aquisition.
 

The biggest splash of the Dolphins free agent signing was bringin in ex Pittsburgh Steeler defensive linemen and 2nd round pick, Stephon Tuitt. The Dolphins showed us something with this signing along with the signing of Damon "Snacks" Harrison last offseason. What did they show us? They don't want to develop defensive line talent. Spend big money on free agents for the 3 man front, and put your draft stock into the pass rush and secondary. Tuitt will be an impact player for this defense line, and was one of the top defensive players in this free agent class. He should play all three downs and will be a force in the run game next to Harrison.

 

The 2nd free agent we will be reviewing is fullback Danny Vitale. Danny opted to hit the open market, but ultimatly was resigned by the Dolphins after it appeard Vitale had little interest even after being named to multiple pro bowls at full back. Danny is a do it all type fullback. A running back in a full backs body, Danny has the speed and hands to be a viable option in the passing game, and is a consistent run blocker. He has been very important to this offense.

The final signing we will be reviewing is also a Dolphin resign. Brown also decided to test free agency after a grooling contract negotiation process at the end of the season. Brown has been groomed to take over next to McMillan since Brown was released by. Brown has explosive speed and good coverage skills. The Dolphins still need to address the 2nd inside line backer position in the seasons to come, but Brown will be a dynamic stop gap, and will finally see a starting spot after being on the bench for multiple seasons.