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        the Gridiron >> the Red Zone >>  Derrius Thompson signs deal with Dolphins!
        
(Message started by: StegRock on Mar 7^th, 2003, 7:44pm)

Title: Derrius Thompson signs deal with Dolphins!
Post by StegRock on Mar 7^th, 2003, 7:44pm

Looks like the Dolphins have found a new #2 wideout to replace Oronde Gadsden. I think it is a good move for the team. He is a quintessential #2 and an improvement over what they had. I think this probably spells the end of the road for Gadsden in Miami and bumps Chambers's value up a bit as Thompson should be a good compliment to him. Here is the lowdown straight off "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-dolthompson030703,0,4840786.story?coll=sfla%2Ddolphins%2Dfront.

What do you guys think of the move and its ramifications, good or bad, on the team as well as on specific players?

Title: Re: Derrius Thompson signs deal with Dolphins!
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 7^th, 2003, 8:01pm

Since I live in DC, I got to watch Thompson last year. Very solid player. No one could figure out why Spurrier did not use him more. He would have a great game and then Spurrier wouldn't even play him tghe next week.

I truly do think he will be a great fit down there. I am curious if he will step up to the #2 position on a regular basis or would be a better #3.

Title: Re: Derrius Thompson signs deal with Dolphins!
Post by dropkick on Mar 8^th, 2003, 11:15am

Good acquistion for the Dolphins but probably a step back fantasy wise for Derrius. Gotta thing Spurrier will throw the ball more than the fins. I think it helps Chambers a little as well as Fiedler.

Title: Re: Derrius Thompson signs deal with Dolphins!
Post by Bouve on Mar 10^th, 2003, 5:55pm

This was a good signing with Miami although it should be noted that Gadsden may still be back in Miami next year but he will have to lower his asking price of a $1.8 million signing bonus.

Miami recently offered him the NFL minimum of $525K I believe which is a slap in his face but I also think he shouldn't have sat out a good part of last year with his injury. Had he played Miami would have given him the money he is looking for.