Joey Porter a Dolphin - The Orange Mane

Jens1893 · 03-06-2007, 11:38 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2789401

The Dolphins didn't want to wait for Joey Porter to make a five- to six-team tour of prospective new teams.

While Porter, the former Steelers outside linebacker, was spending Monday trying to map out his trips to selected NFL cities, the Dolphins came in with an offer he couldn't refuse. Porter agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract that includes $20 million in guarantees.

The Steelers released him a week ago because they didn't have plans to sign him after his contract ran out in 2007. With several key starters entering the final year of their contract, the Steelers had to be selective and Porter became a salary cap casualty.

The minute he became a free agent, his phone was ringing. Porter had enough offers to visit most of the teams that run a 3-4 defense and few, including Cincinnati, that run a 4-3. He chose to play for Dom Capers' 3-4 unit in Miami.

Porter wanted to take the weekend to settle himself and find a new spot. On Monday, he started to put together a plan of trips. Then the Dolphins entered the picture and worked out a contract. Knowing he was one of the top defensive players available, Porter accepted a deal from the Dolphins before making other visits.

Senior writer John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

Master___Pain · 03-06-2007, 12:05 PM

So, is Joey Porter a better player than Patrick Kerney? That contract seems pretty reasonable for one of the better 3-4 OLB in the league.

400HZ · 03-06-2007, 12:09 PM

That's a lot in garentees for an older player who was pretty ineffective last year. This is definetely a fun FA year.

Miami has a pretty good defense put together, but their playmakers are a little long in the tooth.

Master___Pain · 03-06-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

That's a lot in garentees for an older player who was pretty ineffective last year. This is definetely a fun FA year.

Miami has a pretty good defense put together, but their playmakers are a little long in the tooth.

I guess when compared to some of the deals guys like Leonard Davis and Nate Clements are getting, it does not seem so bad. I did not realize that Porter will be 30 this month and he's a 9 year vet, time flies.

Crushaholic · 03-06-2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master___Pain

So, is Joey Porter a better player than Patrick Kerney? That contract seems pretty reasonable for one of the better 3-4 OLB in the league.

In my mind? Yes...

Liebs · 03-06-2007, 02:32 PM

they shot him in denver!

who rides?!

the best thing about porter is he's good for a sound byte

03-06-2007, 11:38 AM	#1
Jens1893 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: People´s Republic of Bad Cannstatt Posts: 9,170	Joey Porter a Dolphin http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2789401 The Dolphins didn't want to wait for Joey Porter to make a five- to six-team tour of prospective new teams. While Porter, the former Steelers outside linebacker, was spending Monday trying to map out his trips to selected NFL cities, the Dolphins came in with an offer he couldn't refuse. Porter agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract that includes $20 million in guarantees. The Steelers released him a week ago because they didn't have plans to sign him after his contract ran out in 2007. With several key starters entering the final year of their contract, the Steelers had to be selective and Porter became a salary cap casualty. The minute he became a free agent, his phone was ringing. Porter had enough offers to visit most of the teams that run a 3-4 defense and few, including Cincinnati, that run a 4-3. He chose to play for Dom Capers' 3-4 unit in Miami. Porter wanted to take the weekend to settle himself and find a new spot. On Monday, he started to put together a plan of trips. Then the Dolphins entered the picture and worked out a contract. Knowing he was one of the top defensive players available, Porter accepted a deal from the Dolphins before making other visits. Senior writer John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

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03-06-2007, 12:05 PM	#2
Master___Pain Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Springs Posts: 4,605 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rock Hoover	So, is Joey Porter a better player than Patrick Kerney? That contract seems pretty reasonable for one of the better 3-4 OLB in the league.

03-06-2007, 12:09 PM	#3
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,345 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	That's a lot in garentees for an older player who was pretty ineffective last year. This is definetely a fun FA year. Miami has a pretty good defense put together, but their playmakers are a little long in the tooth.

03-06-2007, 02:32 PM	#6
Liebs Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 352	they shot him in denver! who rides?! the best thing about porter is he's good for a sound byte