Were you hoping to see the Miami Dolphins land a big fish on the first official day of free agency in the wide receiver position? We have bad news for you. Curtis Samuel is a member of the Washington football team. Corey Davis? It’s in the Big Apple. Marvin Jones moved to Florida – but in the northern part of the state as a member of the Jaguars. Nelson Agholor has linked up with the Patriots and top names like Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin are returning to the respective teams with the franchise label.
This market has rushed south – and Miami now has former Alabama rapper Robert Foster to show for it. This is.
Yes, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Will Fuller are still on the market, as are TY Hilton and Kenny Golladay. But most of Miami’s top attractive targets are out of the picture, and the Dolphins have given little indication that they are willing to see the price offered for any of them. Miami is often linked to Golladay, but the receiver is in New York this morning visiting the Giants.
So the Dolphins need to start wondering where they will go back if they are taken out of the top of the wide receiver market. They will no doubt enter the NFL draft of 2021. But will there be enough beginners to review a large reception room, which was terribly bad in 2020?
If not, the team will need to take a look around potential business partners and find a business to do. Who are some NFL receivers that might be available and make sense for Miami? Here is a short list of possible candidates.
Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller
Years left under contract: One (2021)
Basic salary in 2021: $ 1,210,050
Miller struggled to live up to Chicago’s expectations – though you can argue that his defensive play hasn’t helped him shine so far. Miller, the 51st general pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, recorded 7 touchdowns as a rookie and a career-high 656 yards in 2019 before regressing with the rest of the Bears offense in 2020. Miller is confirmed that it is on the commercial market, which makes this hypothetical realistic approach. But Miller has struggled with declines to this point in his career and should solve his inconsistency if he comes to the Dolphins.
The Bears are in talks with other teams about WR Anthony Miller, according to sources. Miller is entering the final year of its rookie offering and is a productive and talented slot receiver that could be treated.
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Miller would probably be available for a selection on day 3.
Dolphin appeal level: 6/10
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams
Years left under contract: One (2021)
Basic salary in 2021: $ 15,680,000
The call to trade for a former top 10 general selection can only carry you so far, especially when you consider Williams’ salary as a 5-year player in 2021. Only the cost makes Williams an unrealistic option for the Dolphins – who probably looking for a greater separation from the receiving room.
Highlight us, despite rumors that Williams may be on the move after GM Chargers Tom Telesco suggested they would “keep all options open.”
Dolphin appeal level: 5/10
Dallas Cowboys WR Michael Gallup
Years left under contract: One (2021)
Basic salary in 2021: $ 2,433,000
Gallup is the perfect target for Miami. In the last two seasons, Gallup has played in 30 games (out of a maximum of 32) and recorded 1,950 yards and 11 touchdowns. He boasts a catch yard career of 15.6 and is extremely productive on target. Given that Dallas paid handsomely for QB Dak Prescott, WR Amari Cooper, RB Ezekiel Elliott, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, LB Jaylon Smith, OT La’el Collins and Tyron Smith, OG Zach Martin and others, obtaining Gallup under a long-term contract is an impossible request.
And Dallas ‘own dealings seem to suggest that Gallup may be on the way out – the team drafted CeeDee Lamb 17th in the 2020 NFL Draft and targeted him more often in the Cowboys’ offense last season (111 vs. 105). . With Gallup in the final year of transaction for beginners, he effectively checks all the boxes that the Dolphins will look for.
Even the Cowboys’ personal writer, David Helman, recently acknowledged that trading Gallup is something he “considers” if Dallas received a Day 2 pick.
Dolphin appeal level: 8/10
Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Years left under contract: Three (2021-2023)
Basic salary in 2021: $ 14,500,000
We would be negligent if we did not include the annual commercial rumors about Odell Beckham Jr. The enigmatic receiver started things earlier this week with a cryptic post on social networks, leading to speculation about whether or not he has a future with the team. Add the performance of young defender Baker Mayfield with Beckham Jr. on the field compared to his performances without the star receiver and there is a strong case to be made for Cleveland to break up.
And the additional call for Miami is that the team will receive a remarkable player, with three years left on his contract.
But at the same time, Beckham Jr. has the ability to lose welcome and has already impressed his will on a young defender with only moderate results in Cleveland – would Miami like to invite the same scenario in 2021? Not likely, especially when you consider the likely cost
Dolphin attraction level: 6.5 / 10