With Shaquill Barrett saying his retirement days earlier than veterans formally report back to coaching camp (I don’t blame him one bit), the Miami Dolphins had been certain to make a transfer at EDGE sooner fairly than later.
That first of these strikes will come on Monday, in response to NFL Community’s Cameron Wolfe, when the Dolphins will host free-agent pass-rusher Emmanuel Ogbah. The 30-year-old EDGE final performed for the Dolphins in 2023, recording 20 complete tackles, 5 sacks, one pressured fumble, and an interception.
Nevertheless, like the remainder of Miami’s protection, Ogbah appeared sad (at occasions) along with his position below former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Right here’s what he needed to say after the New York Jets recreation again on November twenty seventh.
“This season has had ups and downs, however I can’t actually complain. Fortunately, I’m nonetheless right here. But it surely’s positively had its ups and downs.”
Ogbah, 30, has performed eight seasons within the NFL, with the final 4 being in South Florida. In that point, the Tremendous-Bowl-Successful-Move-rusher began 27 of 57 video games, recording 114 tackles, 24.5 sacks, 61 quarterback hits, 5 pressured fumbles, and 5 go breakups with Miami.
The true query isn’t whether or not the Dolphins can use a participant of Ogbah’s caliber — they completely can. No, the actual query is whether or not or not new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, basic supervisor Chris Grier, and head coach Mike McDaniel can persuade Ogbah to come back again for one final experience — on the proper value. Talking of wage, what’s the proper value for a participant that all of us bear in mind as soon as recorded back-to-back nine-sack seasons and was a outstanding voice within the locker room below Brian Flores? Is he even able to go for the beginning of the season!?
Ogbah didn’t mince phrases when requested that very same query again in November.
“The sky is the restrict for me. Like I stated, I’ve at all times been prepared, I’ve at all times stayed prepared. I’m simply ready on the chance.”
Ought to the Miami Dolphins signal Emmanuel Ogbah? What different free brokers would you be all for? How do you are feeling in regards to the Dolphins’ protection simply days earlier than the official begin of 2024 NFL Coaching Camp? Tell us within the feedback part beneath!
