Dolphins agreed to terms with LB Dannell Ellerbe, formerly of the Ravens, on a five-year, $35 million contract. It's a terrible loss for the Ravens, who wanted badly to re-sign Ellerbe as the heir to Ray Lewis. They just weren't willing to overpay Ellerbe. Fins GM Jeff Ireland clearly was. It's uncertain where Ellerbe will play in Miami, but one guess is the strong side, where he could match up with tight ends in coverage. Kevin Burnett is 30 years old, and the Dolphins can save over $3 million by releasing him. Weak-side linebacker Koa Misi is in the final year of his rookie deal, and that's another potential playing spot for Ellerbe.
Despite overpaying Wallace and Ellerbe, the Dolphins might actually (readrobably) be wildcard contenders next year.
Burnett was cut as well... To my amazement our GM is actually doing something positive... Our 5 picks in the top 80 are more important though...
Today LeBatard was discussing on his show how Ireland hasn't been judged fairly since a lot of people forget that the first two years it was Parcells who was making all the decisions. Parcells chose Long over Ryan and decided to waste a 2nd round pick on Pat White. It was Jason Taylor who hit the nail on the head, Parcells stole Stephen Ross' money and ran.
