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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...rime-candidate-for-the-dolphins-vacant-gm-jobIt may seem like a surprise for Gaine to even be a candidate since he worked under Ireland in his six years with the team, but Gaine is more of a Bill Parcells protegé than an Ireland protegé. The University of Maine alum spent time on both the Giants' and Jets' practice squads before joining the Jets scouting department in 1999 under Parcells. He then joined Parcells in Dallas in 2005, and again jumped ship when Parcells joined the Dolphins in 2008.
Since then, he has served on both the pro and college side in the Dolphins scouting department. After earning a promotion to assistant GM in 2012, it was announced he would have a more active role in working with Philbin and his staff. If we are to take Ross at his word, the working relationship between Philbin and Gaine should be a point in his favor.
Gaine also has a head start on the Dolphins' scouting process for the 2014 offseason; he is already in Mobile, Ala., leading the team's operation at the Senior Bowl and serving as an interim GM of sorts...
I've read several good things about this guy on Twitter.
I also saw this chart from PFF. I've questioned the "talent" we supposedly have for a while now. I think we have a small corps of good players, including 2-3 elite players. We aren't surrounding them with much, imo.
This chart kinda shows what Gaine and crew have to work with
This chart kinda shows what Gaine and crew have to work with...
All this chart said was:
Wade got too much credit for Watt, not HARDLY enough criticism for other picks.
I've read several good things about this guy on Twitter.
I also saw this chart from PFF. I've questioned the "talent" we supposedly have for a while now. I think we have a small corps of good players, including 2-3 elite players. We aren't surrounding them with much, imo.
This chart kinda shows what Gaine and crew have to work with
Where's the Ninja?
Houstons assumed offensive and defensive lineups with unrestricted free agents removed can be seen in the following graphic.
Key:
- Player markers are colored per class on a five-step Poor to High Quality scale based on their overall performance and the leagues elite are marked separately in blue.
- Colored outlines suggest a potential change in class.
- Underlined players will be 30+ years old for the 2014 season.
- Red player names suggest injury risks.
Roster Notes
- Because quarterback, Matt Schaub undelivered against expectations to such a degree, it may surprise some we have not rated him lower. He remains though a QB capable of very good individual games (i.e. week one)
- When hes on the field, inside linebacker Brian Cushing has shown himself to be among the top players at his position but an alarming injury history keeps him just short of elite status.
- Edge rusher, Whitney Mercilus is looking more like a bust with each passing year, but high class performances (such as at home to Seattle and Jacksonville) still give room for hope
- Cornerback Brice McCain showed promise toward the end of the 2011 season, but fell to the point of being our lowest rated CB in coverage in 2013.
2014 Cap Situation
Assuming likely cap space of about $127 M in 2014, without doing a lot of work, they will be very close to that number this year. At this point it appears spending in free agency will at best be limited to one tier two or a couple of tier two free agents and the draft will be the major focus.
Potential Casualties
Letting Matt Schaub walk will save $4M but cutting anyone else that would make a dent could be counter-productive. By and large, the highest paid Texans are the best performers. I dont, but they may, see the cost of Daniel Manning and Owen Daniels as too high. They can save $4.5M each by cutting them and with Shiloh Keo not a complete disaster at FS, in Mannings case, it may be too tempting to pass up.
Opportunities from the Roster
David Quessenberry showed something in 189 preseason snaps (178 at LG and 11 at LT) before his injury, so he should have a chance to compete with Ben Jones at LG if the veteran, Wade Smith, is not brought back as expected. He may also be thrown into the mix with 2013 third-round selection Brennan Williams and Derek Newton at right tackle but those three together provide a highly tenuous strategy for the position which has been issue since Eric Winstons release.
That's a damned fine question; where is Antonio Smiff??Where's the Ninja?
Editing the Edit...
Back to topic: What the hell is this guy supposed to be responsible for anywho??
So does this mean Bobby Greier is no longer with the org?
If so, it's about time.
I've read several good things about this guy on Twitter.
I also saw this chart from PFF. I've questioned the "talent" we supposedly have for a while now. I think we have a small corps of good players, including 2-3 elite players. We aren't surrounding them with much, imo.
This chart kinda shows what Gaine and crew have to work with
As someone who's color blind, this chart isn't helping me much.
:vincepalm:
Chart really puts things into perspective. Would love to see how our depth adds up against other teams as well. IMO, the results would be just as bad or worse.
Have we had a "Director of Pro Personnel" in the past?
Chart really puts things into perspective. Would love to see how our depth adds up against other teams as well. IMO, the results would be just as bad or worse.
Have we had a "Director of Pro Personnel" in the past?
I've read several good things about this guy on Twitter.
I also saw this chart from PFF. I've questioned the "talent" we supposedly have for a while now. I think we have a small corps of good players, including 2-3 elite players. We aren't surrounding them with much, imo.
This chart kinda shows what Gaine and crew have to work with
That's really cool, man. Thanks for posting it.
Just curious to the general forum, why isn't Duane Brown considered elite? He's often referred to as one of the best LTs in the league.
That caught my eye as well. I figured it was because Duane had a down season because of the turf toe gig he was dealing with and according to Doc, that's pretty tough to shake. I HOPE he's back to the ol' #76 next season.
That was my take as well. Hopefully he returns to form.
Mine as well. This is why we should consider a OT with a high pick. He can start at RT and if Brown continues this decline can become his eventual replacement. I would not be surprised to see two OTs taken in this draft. Our OL and defensive front seven should dominate this draft.
every time i see this guys name i read it as blaine gabbert. not a good omen.
...why isn't Duane Brown considered elite? He's often referred to as one of the best LTs in the league.
Brown was hampered by an injury.
Mine as well. This is why we should consider a OT with a high pick. He can start at RT and if Brown continues this decline can become his eventual replacement. I would not be surprised to see two OTs taken in this draft. Our OL and defensive front seven should dominate this draft.
So Arian is ranked 3rd on a scale of 6 so he is average now?
I don't buy it.
Coming off of a back injury I would be happy with an avg Foster.
Interesting side not the Atlanta Falcons hired Pioli as Assistant GM of the Falcons on January 22, 2014. He is reuniting with current GM Thomas Dimitroff after previously working together for years in the Patriots organization.
Anyways see Gaine as still young with a bright future from something near & dear to my heat, actually being scout, it all comes down to player evaluation. Rick is so smooth in his delivery, has had his share of hits & probably gets a pass since he was just doing Gary's bidding but Brian Gaine has an excellent opportunity to move higher if powers that be decide its time to cut completely fresh & start a new slate. Politics won't save anyone on this side of the business only results.
There's no way Foster isn't a high quality starter.
There's no way Foster isn't a high quality starter.
It's still up in the air whether last season was an aberration or the first year in his inevitable decline.
Houstons assumed offensive and defensive lineups with unrestricted free agents removed can be seen in the following graphic.
So is it a mistake that Earl Mitchell's included in this, or is there some reason I'm not aware of that he's not going to be an URFA come March 11th?
Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl · 12m
Earl Mitchell could be this year's Ricky Jean-Francois (8.5 M guaranteed, $5.5 M Apy). Every year are a few surprise deals in free agency.
Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl · 24m
Agree with former #Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik: DT Earl Mitchell is a good value for free agency. Better fit for 4-3?
So is it a mistake that Earl Mitchell's included in this, or is there some reason I'm not aware of that he's not going to be an URFA come March 11th?
Foster was rated 34th/59 RBs in 2012 and 23rd/55 in injury-shortened 2013. (>25% team snaps)How is Arian Foster dinged down to solid starter because of injuries...
Key:...but Cushing, who is way more injury-prone, isn't? I'd downgrade Cushing for sure.
Oh yes there is. Last season he was hurt and he had surgery on his back. There's a significant chance that we may never see the Arian Foster we think of as a "high quality starter" again. There's also plenty of reason to hope we will.
It's still up in the air whether last season was an aberration or the first year in his inevitable decline. After the 2005 season plenty of people thought Dominck Williams (Davis) was a high quality starter too. He never played again.
Just got to wait and see. I thought they were generous and mostly optimistic in rating him a solid starter in light of the circumstances.
Oh yes there is. Last season he was hurt and he had surgery on his back. There's a significant chance that we may never see the Arian Foster we think of as a "high quality starter" again. There's also plenty of reason to hope we will.
It's still up in the air whether last season was an aberration or the first year in his inevitable decline. After the 2005 season plenty of people thought Dominck Williams (Davis) was a high quality starter too. He never played again.
Just got to wait and see. I thought they were generous and mostly optimistic in rating him a solid starter in light of the circumstances.