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INSTANT TAKEAWAYS: Dolphins 13, Raiders 27 ๐ฌ
Miami opens the season with a loss in Las Vegas.
But this game gave us plenty to evaluate.
Hereโs what stood out to me ๐งต๐
๐๐ฆ Sam LaPorta is being honest about the business side of football.
You put your body on the line every Sunday, perform at a high level, and naturally want that commitment to be rewarded.
Detroit has a tough decision to make: pay its homegrown talent or risk losing him.
๐ฌ Dolphins fans, if LaPorta ever became available, would you want Miami to pursue him, or would you rather build through the draft?
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#Lions TE Sam LaPorta on not getting a contract extension:
โItโs disappointing that you go out there every week and bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, I broke my fโing back for the team. And then Iโm going out there this year and Iโm balling, and maybe theyโre just not showing the love.
โIโm going to continue to do my thing and ball out, and in three months, if I donโt get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, itโs going to be all good. Iโll go get paid somewhere else. So whatever.โ
(via @PardonMyTake)
Thatโs a fair question ๐ Iโm not saying Jackson is some elite tackle, but teams can always use depth and competition up front. If Detroit sees something they like and is willing to make an offer, Miami should listen. Iโm not giving him away, though. The price has to make sense. ๐๐ฌ #Phinsup
If Iโm the Dolphins GM, Iโm on the phone with the Lions RIGHT NOW. ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ
I want to know what Detroit is willing to offer for Austin Jackson. If the price is right, Iโm listening.
Miami is rebuilding, and every opportunity to add draft capital has to be considered. We have to think about the future while making sure we have a plan for the offensive line.
Brad Holmes, letโs talk business! ๐๐
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@OoskHD ๐๐ฌ Depends what youโre willing to give up! ๐ If Detroit is looking for help, letโs talk business. What are you offering Miami for Austin Jackson? ๐๐ฆ
I hear you. Detroit definitely has a strong O-line, so Iโm not saying tackle is their biggest need. ๐ But if theyโre interested in Jackson, Iโm picking up the phone. If the offer makes sense, letโs talk. If not, we hang up and keep it moving. No harm in exploring the market. ๐ฌ๐ค #Phinsup
๐ Detroit definitely has needs in that secondary, so if theyโre calling Miami about Jackson, Iโm listening! But I wouldnโt count LaPorta out that quickly. Heโs still a talented TE. Either way, if we can turn Jackson into draft capital to help this rebuild, letโs explore it! ๐ฌ๐ #Phinsup
I get the frustration, Mike. When a team is struggling like this, everybody in the building has to be evaluated, from the players to the coaching staff. But I want to see accountability and a clear plan for where this team is going. If Hafley and Sullivan are the guys leading this rebuild, they have to show us that the vision is actually working. We canโt keep asking fans to be patient without seeing progress. ๐ฌ๐ฏ #Phinsup
@GatorPunisher67 Thatโs fair ๐๐ If Detroit sees him as depth, Iโm curious how much theyโd actually be willing to give up for him. Either way, Iโm making the call and seeing what the market looks like. If we can turn Jackson into another draft pick, Sully needs to explore it! ๐ฌ๐ #Phinsup
@Perfectseason9 Honestly, Iโd consider it. ๐๐ฌ If Jackson isnโt in our long-term plans, Iโd rather get a 2027 fifth than wait another year for a potential return. The question is whether Detroit values him enough to make that deal. Iโm making the call! ๐๐ฆ #Phinsup
@GatorPunisher67 Thatโs a fair point ๐ Sewell is definitely a cornerstone, and Detroit has other needs to address. But if theyโre calling about Jackson, Iโm answering the phone! ๐ If theyโre willing to offer draft capital, Miami needs to at least hear them out. #PhinsUp ๐ฌ
@dapples78 Exactly! ๐ At this point, Iโm looking at every opportunity to add another pick. Even if itโs a 5th for the following draft, thatโs another chance for Sully to find us a contributor. Stack those picks and keep building! ๐ฌ๐ #Phinsup
@YikesOn_aBike I canโt even argue with that ๐ If Sully keeps finding talent throughout the draft, Iโm trusting him to make the most of those extra picks. If Detroit is willing to offer something, make the call and letโs see what we can get! ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ #Phinsup
@dapples78 Iโm right there with you ๐ If a 5th is the best theyโll offer, Iโd have to seriously consider it. Heโs entering the final year of his deal, so if Miami doesnโt see him as part of the long-term plan, get something back while we can. ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ #Phinsup
@TheListFinsPod ๐๐ Man, Iโm trying to see us cook with that draft capital! If Brad Holmes calls, I hope our GM doesnโt even let him hang up without making an offer. ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ