Per this afternoon according to sources, the Miami Dolphins and Pro Bowl Linebacker Ryan Shazier might be looking to part ways.
This is coming off of one of Shaziers best statistical years, but the Dolphins believe they have the depth to replace Shazier, as well as get Compensation in terms of Draft Picks, in return for the Pro Bowl Linebacker.
Other known Players that may not be in a Dolphin Uniform next season is:
WR- Keenan Allen -
After the Dolphins took WR's Will Travis & Jason Brandon in the MFL Draft, speculation started to come out of the Dolphins Camp, that they didnt see Allen in there future. After combining for 95 catches, 1433 yards, and 13 Touchdowns; The Rookie Duo of Travis and Brandon seem to have exceeded Expectations!
TE-Jordan Cameron -
Sources within the Dolphins Lockeroom have spoke to Adam Schefter, Teammates are getting worried about Jordan Camerons eating habits. Even though he is still a more than capable Vertical Threat, speculation is that Cameron has been eating more and working out less! Only one could assume that Jordan Cameron may not be as fast as he was as a rookie, but as he keeps getting older, hes only going to get slower! Eating and Not working out, is not helping matters either.
The Dolphins seem very happy with there defense. They felt like getting JJ Watt from the Texans was a great move, and it has shown! The Miami Dolphins lead the league in Sacks. My sources believe they are looking to get some youth on Defense to learn from the veterans in the upcoming draft, which Is why these players may be available for the right price!
The 2019 Season is coming to an end.
The AFC / NFC Playoffs have still yet to be decided.
In an era where teams decide whether or not to bench starters for the Playoffs, or Keep the Momentum going into Playoffs, The Tennessee Titans have locked in there Place in the AFC Playoffs, in by doing so, they may have eliminated the AFC West Front runners - The Oakland Raiders - out of Playoff Contention!
For the 1st time since the 2008 New England Patriots, An 11-5 AFC team will miss the playoffs!
The Arizona Cardinals seem to have gone with a youth movement, after dealing longtime CB Patrick Peterson to the Panthers, the Cardinals seem to be on the outside looking in for Playoffs this year.
The Cleveland Browns look to end there Playoff Drought with a game with the Indianapolis Colts in week 17. a Win and there in, and a loss, and they will miss the Playoffs.
The Cincinnatti Bengals continue to dominate the AFC, this year with Andy Dalton as the Backup!
One thing is for sure. Anything can happen on any given Sunday!
Last April 5 Rookie Quarterbacks were taken in the 1st round of the 2017 Draft. Matt Newton (#1 NE), Cole Gordon ( #2 TEN), Conner Russell (#5 TB), Michael Albury (#19 NO), Matt Knight (#21 DAL. All 5 QB are starting for those teams, with a 6th Starting rookie QB Marcus Florence (#128 WAS). All the Buzz around last years draft was around Newton & Gordon being the next Top Young Signal Callers of the MFL, But QB Matt Knight is making his case to be the Best QB out of the 2017 Class. Knight has the (5-3) Cowboys sitting in 1st place of the NFC East, in what looks to be a stellar Rookie Campaign!
Marcus Mariota is Leading the League in Passing Yards with 2,146. The Browns seen something in him that they liked as he has thrown for 17 TD and 5 INT, However the team needs to play to there Quarterbacks Level if they want to win some games!
Red Rifle is having an MVP year for the Bengals throwing for 21 TDs and 3 INT while also completing 74% of his passes for 2,034 Yards. 760 of those Yards have went to favorite Target WR Deon Nunley.
Theres a 3 Way Tie for Receiving TD at the midseason mark. OAK WR Amari Cooper, PHI WR Deshawn Jackson (R), & CIN WR Deon Nunley, They all have 9 TDs. Amari Cooper is looking to keep his thrown as the best WR in the League for the 2nd consecutive Year.
The Rushing Title is starting to shape up now that the Dolphins are on their Bye Week for Week 9. 1 Year Pro RB Jevante Greco has lived up to the Preseason hype after the Dolphins traded Away Pro Bowler Lamar Miller to the Giants for a 1st & 2nd Round Picks in the 2018 Draft. Greco has tallied 173 Carries for 894 Yards with 10 TD, All are League Leading. But with his Off week looming: It will open the door for Leveon Bell, Todd Gurley, T.J Yeldon, & Reshard Morrison to catch him.
Jameis Winston is leading the League in INT thrown. After having 3 great years for the Buccaneers, it Looks like Winston is having some growing pains in his first season for the Rams. With only 9 TD and 1,313 Yards Winston looks out of his element. Staying in the NFC West Russell Wilson is also having a down year, with only 12 TD and 19 INT and having been sacked the most in the MFL a whopping 32 times, thats 11 more times than the next 3 QB's.
Reports out of Seattle, Indianapolis, and Miami is that there is a New Quarterback Starting. Seattle has liked what they have seen out of Bryce Petty and will see how he runs the Seahawks Offense. It seems as if the Colts are Punishing Brock Osweiller this season after he came off near Record Setting Numbers in 2017, but it just goes to show how quick the MFL adjusts. Robert Griffin III is back in Miami & Looks ready to take back over. QB Noah Wolfe started the Season winning games for the Dolphins commanding the offense, but these last few weeks have shown he may not be the answer. If everyone recalls, RG3 was (8-1) as a starter for the Miami Dolphins in 2015 before Tearing his ACL.
Honorable Mention is Detriot Lions KICKER, yeah I said Kicker: Sam Martin. Martin is 18-18 kicking Field Goals this year, with a Record Tieing 62 Yarder on his resume this season!
The 3 Time Super Bowl Participants ( Bengals & Cardinals ) are Undefeated at 7-0.
The Jaguars bolster the #1 Offense with 2,980 Yards as well as the #1 Pass offense with 2,271 Yards. The Dolphins are ground and Pounding as the #1 Rushing Team with 1,136 Yards. Defending Super Bowl Champion Bengals are #1 in Points Scored averaging 34.8 Points per game.
The Jets are #1 in 3 Defensive Categories: Total Defense- (1,629), Pass Defense- (1,119), & Points Allowed- (104) Roughly allowing 14-15 Points per game. The Giants are the #1 Rushing Defense allowing only 374 yards this season.
The Top 3rd Down Conversion Teams are Dallas = 53%, Miami = 52%, Pittsburgh & Cincinnatti = 50%. Top Offensive Redzone Scoring Teams are Chiefs = 95%, Dolphins = 94%, Browns = 91%, Jaguars & Bears = 90%. The Best Defense to face in the Redzone would be the defending NFC Champion Cardinals = 58%, Jets = 64%, Vikings & Lions =68%.
The Least penalized Team in the league with 5 penalties for 40 Yards = Kansas City Chiefs. The most penalized Team in the league with 35 penalties for 397 Yards = Cleveland Browns. The Team with the Greatest Turnover Difference with +16 = Philedelphia Eagles. The Team with the Worst Turnover Difference with -11 = Green Bay Packers.
The 2018 Season is Starting to Take Form as to who will be battling for the Lombardi Trophy This Season. There's Plenty of Good Football Left this Season, as well as time for Teams to make a turnaround for there Franchises!
QB Blake Bortes tested positive for Performance Enhancing drugs immediately after his Week 6 Win over Washington. After his 551 yards and 6 TD's, MFL representatives had Bortles take a drug test. His test came back Positive! Bortles will miss Weeks 7 & 8 for his first failed Drug Test!
We are Kicking off Year 4, and Hopeful of 2 NEW Super Bowl Teams!
For 3 Seasons in a ROW, The Bengals & Cardinals Have Played for the Lombardi.
Will we see a New Trend in Year 4?
So Far The Redskins Have finally won a user Game, which was a nailbiter vs Tennessee.
2 QB Changed Teams over the Offseason, Raiders & Browns swapped QB's Marcus Mariota & Adonis McClendon, both started there new Year Losses before being Shipped.
The Dolphins Shipped Pro Bowl RB Lamar Miller to the Big Apple, Can he provide the Giants with a much needed Run Game? And can JeVante Greco be the Future for the Dolphins, Week 1 he had 11 Carries for 112 Yds with 1 TD.
The Tampa Bay Buccanneers are looking for there 4th Straight NFC South Title, without the help of QB Jameis Winston, who Looked Lost Running the Rams Offensive System.
3rd Year Pro RB Rashard Morrison of the Defending Champ Bengals was the highest Scoring Fantasy Player this week. Rushing for 129yds, had 74 Receiving Yards, and 4 Total TDs. For a Grand total of 44.3 Points in Week 1
13 Home Teams won in Week 1. The Cowboys, Panthers, & Chiefs started there seasons 0-1!