Football Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of cap space

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-29-2012, 02:20 PM

Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of cap space
Posted by Darin Gantt on December 29, 2012, 3:17 PM EST
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The Dolphins have given their fans reason for some degree of hope this year, particularly if quarterback Ryan Tannehill continues to develop.

They’re also in a position where they can offer him more help, and by extension more hope for the fanbase.

According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of salary cap space to use this offseason, if they carry over this year’s unused room (part of which they used to extend Jason Trusnik’s deal through 2014).

Couple that with having five picks in the first 100 selections (via the Brandon Marshall and Vontae Davis trades), and Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland has an opportunity for an extreme makeover.

Of course, they have their own free agents to worry about (with left tackle Jake Long topping that list), but they are positioned to make some substantial moves.

For a team that needs multiple playmakers on offense if they want to give Tannehill an honest chance, it’s a good spot to be in.

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12-29-2012, 02:20 PM	Topic Starter
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $3686009	Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of cap space Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of cap space Posted by Darin Gantt on December 29, 2012, 3:17 PM EST Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins Getty Images The Dolphins have given their fans reason for some degree of hope this year, particularly if quarterback Ryan Tannehill continues to develop. They’re also in a position where they can offer him more help, and by extension more hope for the fanbase. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins could have nearly $47 million worth of salary cap space to use this offseason, if they carry over this year’s unused room (part of which they used to extend Jason Trusnik’s deal through 2014). Couple that with having five picks in the first 100 selections (via the Brandon Marshall and Vontae Davis trades), and Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland has an opportunity for an extreme makeover. Of course, they have their own free agents to worry about (with left tackle Jake Long topping that list), but they are positioned to make some substantial moves. For a team that needs multiple playmakers on offense if they want to give Tannehill an honest chance, it’s a good spot to be in. WOW Better not let Bowe hit the Market
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