5 players the Miami Dolphins must re-sign in 2018
By Brian Miller
Jarvis Landry is the big Miami Dolphins elephant in the room. There is no way around it, Landry’s name will be the hottest topic and debated player this off-season until the Dolphins trade, release, or re-sign him.
Landry is the heart of the Dolphins offense and maybe that isn’t what the Dolphins want from a slot receiver but that is exactly what they have. Fans love his effort, enthusiasm, and the excitement that he provides on every play.
Many will point out that the Dolphins are going to have to pay Landry a top receiver salary for a slot receiver who is more possession than breakaway threat. Yes, they probably will. Landry is more valuable to this team than Kenny Stills. He is far more productive than DeVante Parker. In fact, in his first four years in the NFL, he is more productive than any other player in NFL history.
Landry’s 344 receptions is his first four seasons is an NFL record and the 2018 season is only half over. Now the receiver who doesn’t catch touchdowns, is scoring touchdowns. Landry has four of the Dolphins 13 touchdowns this season tied with Kenny Stills.
It’s unclear if Landry wants to test the open market. He very well may. The reality is that at this point barring the Dolphins slapping a franchise tag on him, Landry holds the cards for his upcoming off-season.
No matter what happens with anyone else on the Dolphins roster, what happens with Landry will be what this team is graded on by its fan base. Dolphins fans need someone to root for individually. Landry is that one guy on offense that fans can rally around. That too should not be discounted.