Miami Dolphins: Should they stay or should they go in 2016? (Defensive backs)
Miami Dolphins: Should they stay or should they go in 2016? (Defensive backs)
The Dolphins have major decisions to make with impending free agents and players who might be too costly to keep. Here's a look at every player who finished the season on the 53-man roster (or injured reserve or the suspension list) with beat writer Andrew Abramson's prediction for whether or not he will remain on the team in 2016.
You get to make your predictions, too!
The Dolphins have major decisions to make with impending free agents and players who might be too costly to keep. Here's a look at every player who finished the season on the 53-man roster (or injured reserve or the suspension list) with beat writer Andrew Abramson's prediction for whether or not he will remain on the team in 2016.
You get to make your predictions, too!
Walt Aikens: Struggled as a starting safety but was a key player on special teams — a role he should continue next season. Andrew says: STAY
Walt Aikens: Struggled as a starting safety but was a key player on special teams — a role he should continue next season. Andrew says: STAY
Louis Delmas: Missed the season with knee injury. Has talent but he’s a free agent and is coming off back-to-back torn ACLs. Andrew says: GO
Louis Delmas: Missed the season with knee injury. Has talent but he’s a free agent and is coming off back-to-back torn ACLs. Andrew says: GO
Shamiel Gary: He played S late in the season and might have a chance to make the team depending on who they bring in there. Andrew says: GO
Shamiel Gary: He played S late in the season and might have a chance to make the team depending on who they bring in there. Andrew says: GO
Brent Grimes: A tough one to predict because of money and declining play, but Dolphins lack at corner. Andrew says: STAY
Brent Grimes: A tough one to predict because of money and declining play, but Dolphins lack at corner. Andrew says: STAY
Reshad Jones: Had his best season as a pro and was one of the NFL’s top safeties, despite being left off Pro Bowl team. Andrew says: STAY
Reshad Jones: Had his best season as a pro and was one of the NFL’s top safeties, despite being left off Pro Bowl team. Andrew says: STAY
Tony Lippett: The rookie WR-turned-CB has size and long-term promise. Continue to watch his development. Andrew says: STAY
Tony Lippett: The rookie WR-turned-CB has size and long-term promise. Continue to watch his development. Andrew says: STAY
Bobby McCain: Had an up-and-down rookie season but played well for a 5th-rounder. Probably best suited as a nickel corner. Andrew says: STAY
Bobby McCain: Had an up-and-down rookie season but played well for a 5th-rounder. Probably best suited as a nickel corner. Andrew says: STAY
Brice McCain: Another hard one to predict, but at $2.5M he’s likely worth bringing back to play in the nickel or outside. Andrew says: STAY
Brice McCain: Another hard one to predict, but at $2.5M he’s likely worth bringing back to play in the nickel or outside. Andrew says: STAY
Tyler Patmon: Spent the last two games on Miami’s 53-man roster because of injuries to other cornerbacks. Andrew says: GO
Tyler Patmon: Spent the last two games on Miami’s 53-man roster because of injuries to other cornerbacks. Andrew says: GO
Jamar Taylor: He’s still on rookie deal, but he will have to really impress Gase after dropping on the depth chart in 2015. Andrew says: GO
Jamar Taylor: He’s still on rookie deal, but he will have to really impress Gase after dropping on the depth chart in 2015. Andrew says: GO
Michael Thomas: He’s another safety who makes a difference on special teams and can play on defense. Andrew says: STAY
Michael Thomas: He’s another safety who makes a difference on special teams and can play on defense. Andrew says: STAY