-by Brian Fein

Dear Coach Wannstedt,

Get your head out of your ass.

ESPN.com reports "there will be little change for the Dolphins next season, even after they missed the playoffs for the first time in six years. Coach Dave Wannstedt said he hopes to keep most of the Dolphins' free agents and also wants to shore up holes on the offensive line and at wide receiver when free agency starts Feb. 28. The Dolphins aren't expected to make any moves of the magnitude of last season's gem, the acquisition of Pro Bowl running back Ricky Williams."

Are you kidding me? You realize that you need help at WR, that's a start. But, to say that "there will be little change"; isn't that a good way to miss the playoffs again?

I might be barking up the wrong tree with this one, but I think the Dolphins need help. The team can use a little speed and a little talent at WR, especially with Oronde Gadsden being an unrestricted free agent. There's one player in particular that I have an eye on, and I'm sure many other people around the league do as well.

David Boston, although plagued with injuries last season, is a superstar stud wide receiver. You might remember him; he's the guy who showcased his big-play ability against the Dolphins on September 19, 1999, when he had a 43-yard punt return at end of third quarter. He nearly broke that one for an 81-yard score before being tripped. He doesn't return punts much anymore, cause now he's an all-pro receiver. Two years ago, Boston had 98 catches for 1598 yards and 8 TD's on an anemic offense. That season the guy throwing the ball was Jake Plummer, a guy who plays a lot like Jay Fiedler. David Boston is an unrestricted free agent this off-season, and I'd expect him to pay a visit to Dolphins' camp soon.

People might consider Boston to be an injury risk. If you look at his history, that isn't true. In his 4-season career, Boston hadn't missed a game until week 9 of the 2002 season. Since his rookie season, he has played like a stud, averaging over 16 yards per catch each year. Before his injury, Boston was on pace for his 3rd consecutive 1000+ yard season. In 2001, Boston led the league in receiving yards (1598) and was 8th in the league in yards from scrimmage (1633).

With Boston in the lineup, the Dolphin offense would be virtually unstoppable. Boston has the Rice-like breakaway speed and route-running ability. He is a physical specimen with an incredible work-ethic and uncanny desire to win. He makes a great fit for this team! Put him in a lineup across from Chris Chambers with Ricky Williams in the backfield, and this team scores 30 points per game, easily. I'm sure there aren't any Dolphin fans who wouldn't mind seeing that.

This team needs an impact receiver to put them over the top. Gadsden has been memorable, spectacular even. But he's going to be shopping soon, so you should be too. There are other good receivers out there, but Peerless Price, Laverneous Coles, Darrell Jackson don't compare to David Boston. Let's not end up with another James McKnight. Give Boston what he wants, because he'll be worth every cent.

Sincerely,

Brian Fein
Dolphins Season Ticket Holder
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