Miami Dolphins: 5 bold free agency predictions for Miami
By Jeremy Klump
2. The Miami Dolphins WILL sign running back Aaron Jones
The recent reports about Miami having an interest in former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner have certainly got me using the “eye emoji.” There is a lot to unfold there, but it would give the Dolphins flexibility if they sign Conner. My guess would also be that if Miami did sign Conner, they would target a running back early in the 2021 NFL Draft.
However, I have a hunch and a theory on the Conner news.
I think Miami is playing hardball with former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones. What I mean by that is, it’s clear Miami and Jones are a match made in heaven. Jones wants to come to Miami, and Miami wants Jones to come here.
The biggest issue will be the price, and Miami is just trying to pressure Jones into taking the deal they are sending him. That deal will not be the $14 million per year he is looking for, in my opinion, but instead, probably more around $10-12 million, with a higher guarantee.
So they are saying, take this deal or go back to your running back by committee in Green Bay. You could be the guy here. Go enjoy that cold weather. We will be in Miami doing just fine without you and spending all that money somewhere else.
That’s why I think Jones and his sunglasses will be in Miami. It really makes too much sense for it not to happen if you don’t think about the money.