Vonta Leach visiting Fins

[masterfins]

Per Leach's agent, they expect a deal to get done this week.

Translation - Leach's agent comes out and says that a Miami deal is imminent to try and get Baltimore to pony up the big bucks that Leach wants.

[CF DolFan]

Leach is going to sit out as long as possible and Miami knows that in my opinion. He is a veteran that doesn't want to participate in Miami's extra long preseason. Watch him sign in a couple of weeks to what has already been offered.

[MikeO]

Leach is hoping the Ravens can match or come close to the Fins offer. He will wait as long as he can before Miami pulls their offer.

His heart is in Baltimore but he knows at his age he has to take the most $$$ as its his last pay day. He is hoping Baltimore can find a way

[Brian Fein]

He's pulling a Ryan Clarke.

Ireland should give him an ultimatum.  Sign with us because you want to, or the offer is off the table.

He needs us more than we need him. 

[Landshark]

He's pulling a Ryan Clarke.

Ireland should give him an ultimatum.  Sign with us because you want to, or the offer is off the table.

He needs us more than we need him. 

I don't think this can be compared to Ryan Clark, seeing as the Dolphins offered Cark MORE MONEY than Pittsburgh did.

[Brian Fein]

^^ Its the same in that he is using the Dolphins as leverage to get what he wants out of his current team.  Since Baltimore's offer isn't final yet, you can't tell if he is going to take less or not.

[CF DolFan]

He's coming to Miami. He's just looking to make it later rather than sooner.

[MikeO]

^^ Its the same in that he is using the Dolphins as leverage to get what he wants out of his current team.  Since Baltimore's offer isn't final yet, you can't tell if he is going to take less or not.

Baltimore did cut him. And he didn't take the pay cut to stay. So their offer might be as final as it gets. He just doesn't want to believe it maybe.

Or he is hoping KC or NYG jump in last minute and offer more than Miami.

[Sunstroke]

I think he'll end up in Miami, which should definitely help the running game. I see runs up the middle, with Miller following Leach behind Pouncey, as potentially being extremely productive.

I'm still a little "meh" on both tackles though, and "still" really wish Miami had gone with a young stud OT with this year's trade-up pick, rather than the high-ceiling pass rusher.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Baltimore did cut him. And he didn't take the pay cut to stay. So their offer might be as final as it gets. He just doesn't want to believe it maybe.

Or he is hoping KC or NYG jump in last minute and offer more than Miami.

He might be looking for more money.....or he might be looking for a team with better odds of making the playoffs.

For some players it is all about the $$$$ for some it is all about the ring. 

[MikeO]

He might be looking for more money.....or he might be looking for a team with better odds of making the playoffs.

For some players it is all about the $$$$ for some it is all about the ring. 

If its about the ring he would have signed with Houston after his visit there, he didn't because Houston gave him a low offer. Houston was the 2nd team he wanted to play for after Baltimore (his words). He has already played in Houston and loves the city (his words). His agent has stated clearly this is about the money as its his last pay day in the league ad he needs to cash in one last time

[MikeO]

the latest...good luck trying to find that 3 year deal. 2 years is pushing it, 3 is unrealistic

@ArmandoSalguero: Vonta Leach wants 2-3 year deal. He doesn't want a one-yr. deal from ‪#‎Dolphins‬. Wants to be part of team's future which he sees as bright.

@ArmandoSalguero: Coach Joe Philbin wants Vonta Leach. Team wants upgrade on Jovorskie Lane, if possible. Team wants more consistency from FB spot.

[Landshark]

I think he'll end up in Miami, which should definitely help the running game. I see runs up the middle, with Miller following Leach behind Pouncey, as potentially being extremely productive.

I'm still a little "meh" on both tackles though, and "still" really wish Miami had gone with a young stud OT with this year's trade-up pick, rather than the high-ceiling pass rusher.

The trouble is, both the top tackles were already off the board by the time Miami picked.  I was thinking the Jaguars would take Dion Jordan and then the Dolphins would trade up to grab Joeckel, but unfortunately, the Jags took Joeckel and Lane Johnson was considered a major reach at the third spot (even if he went 4th to the Eagles)

[MikeO]

Clabo is one of the best RT's in the entire league. There is no issue there.

Miami's coaches feel confident in what they see in Martin. Until these coaches have a track record of being wrong over time....I give them the benefit of the doubt

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Clabo is one of the best RT's in the entire league. There is no issue there.

That is why he has been on 6 teams in 10 years and has been to the pro-bowl only once.  He is decent player, but not "one of the best in the entire league."