National media outlet says the Dolphins should sign Pro Bowl free agent this offseason
CBS Sports recently named one free agent that each NFL should target this offseason and they think the Miami Dolphins should try to sign a Pro Bowl running back. Jordan Dajani, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, thinks the Dolphins should pursue Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, a two-time Pro Bowler (2020 and […]
CBS Sports recently named one free agent that each NFL should target this offseason and they think the Miami Dolphins should try to sign a Pro Bowl running back.
Jordan Dajani, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, thinks the Dolphins should pursue Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, a two-time Pro Bowler (2020 and 2022).
Last offseason, the Dolphins attempted to stockpile running backs. They signed Raheem Mostert, Sony Michel and Chase Edmonds to run alongside Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin. Mike McDaniel is used to a rotation from his 49ers days, but maybe for his second season as head coach, he chases a legitimate starter. Remember, McDaniel made his name scheming for the run.
Jacobs was the best running back in the NFL last year, as he rushed for 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns. Spotrac believe he's set to sign a monster four-year, $51.4M extension that carries an AAV of $12.8M to make him the third highest-paid running back in the NFL. My personal guess would be lower than that. The Dolphins don't have a great cap situation, but keep an eye on what Miami does at running back. Jeff Wilson, Mostert, Ahmed and Gaskin are all free agents.
Jacobs would be a great addition to the Dolphins' roster and he'd be a great fit in Mike McDaniel's scheme, but this move seems unlikely to happen.
Giving monster contracts to running backs usually isn't a wise idea. Jacobs turns 25 in a few days, so a four-year contract wouldn't be a terrible idea — he should still be close to his prime by the end of the contract — but I still think Miami could better allocate cash in other areas.
I'd expect the Dolphins to continue with their running back by committee approach, but it'll be interesting to see if they change their plan in McDaniel's second season.
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