Dolphins and Landry talks progressing but nothing imminent
By Brian Miller
The Miami Dolphins and Jarvis Landry are talking. That is a good thing. Where Landry believes he should be paid and what Miami believes he is worth could be a bad thing.
As the 2017 off-season and training camp wound down, Jarvis Landry through his agent said he would not discuss a new contract until after the season. His reasoning was to simply keep his mind on his job, not his pay.
With the loss to Kansas City last weekend, the Dolphins season is all but officially over. The playoff chances are officially over but one game remains. At home against the Buffalo Bills. With the elimination from post-season now a reality, the two sides are talking.
According to a report on Twitter by Josina Anderson of ESPN, the two sides have traded initial proposals.
I'm told the Miami #Dolphins and WR Jarvis Landry have exchanged proposals regarding a contract extension this month. However, communication has come to a standstill the last two weeks, with Landry's side making the most recent recommendations.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 28, 2017
Where does this leave the negotiations? Well, it leaves them negotiating. The good news is that the initial proposal by the Dolphins wasn’t so slap in your face that Landry left the table but instead apparently made some changes. That is good news for both sides.
Miami wants to keep their top receiver and they should. He is a huge fan favorite but more importantly he is the most explosive player on offense. This season he has over 100 catches to lead the entire NFL in receptions. He is 105 yards shy of another 1,000 yard season.
When asked if he wanted to remain in Miami, Landry had this to say.
"“Of course,” Landry said, via the Sun-Sentinel. “I love Miami. My family’s here in Miami. The fan base is here in Miami. The relationships, this building, this organization, I want to be here. I’ve always believed in being a guy that plays for one team. With that, I hope that opportunity presents itself. But obviously getting what you deserve and everything, this is what I work for. So we’ll see.” – via ProFootballTalk.com"
What happens next is anyone guess but Miami and Landry have until sometime in March to work out a new deal before Landry hits free agency. The Dolphins could apply the franchise tag on the receiver and pay him around $15 million for the season. Or they could simply let him walk.
This is one of the Dolphins most important off-season needs and it is good to see the two sides have finally come to the table.