Miami Dolphins free agents, who should stay and who should go

We’ll start this with the Dolphin’s unrestricted free agent class, which has as least one name that has been around the team for a while. Let’s start with the first on our list, who was never really a member of the team in 2019.

Aqib Talib

Talib didn’t play a snap for the Dolphins after being traded late in the season. In fact, I’m not even sure he came to Miami at any point in the season. Regardless, Talib has had a record of success in the NFL, but doesn’t fit the rebuild mode of the Dolphins. His time in Miami should be over before it even started.

Verdict: He should go

Evan Boehm

Boehm has a better shot at getting a small deal from the Dolphins. He played decently well at center and has some solid reps at guard throughout his career. He isn’t going to be fetching big money from any of the other NFL teams, so Miami may be able to get him cheaply. He’s still young and could still develop a little bit more. Miami needs more offensive lineman to help keep the offense running and Boehm should be a cheap option to help bolster the trenches.

Verdict: He should stay

Walt Aikens

Aikens is probably the name on this list with the most respect by Dolphin’s fans. Around since 2014, Aikens hasn’t really made a huge impact on defense but has shown his worth as a special team’s ace. He was also named a captain last season and has done enough, in my opinion, to sign a low wage deal that keeps him in Miami for a few more years. The rebuilding Dolphins could use his leadership and consistency in 2020 and beyond.

Verdict: He should stay

J’Marcus Webb

Webb came to Miami right at the start of the season after the Dolphins traded Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills to the Texans. Webb started 8 games for the Dolphins at tackle and didn’t do much in the way of helping the offense succeed. He’s also 31 years old and, in reality, didn’t do enough to bring him back outside of a low, 1-year deal. If I’m in charge, however, I’m gonna take my chances on some youth.

Verdict: He should go

John Jenkins

Jenkins started 5 games in Miami and played somewhat well in certain situations. He had a solid season but nothing that “jumps off the page.” That being said, he performed well enough to justify a contract going into 2020. If Miami spends some of their draft capital on the defensive line, they could use Jenkins to provide some depth that this unit desperately needs.

Verdict: He should stay

Clive Walford

After being signed, then cut, then signed again, Walford did a whole lot of nothing for Miami in 2019. Could he develop a bit and perform better for the team going into 2020? I think that’s doubtful. Walford may be one of the more obvious decisions for this front office to make.

Verdict: He should go

Trevor Davis

Davis joined Miami late in the season and didn’t register a statistic. Maybe he’s worth a minimum deal going into camp, but I’m sure there are solid options out there for Miami to explore.

Verdict: He should go