Two under the radar free agents the Miami Dolphins should pursue
With the NFL’s free agency period about to enter full swing, the Miami Dolphins look to be preparing themselves for an active offseason in the marketplace. However, while big name players especially at the receiver position have been linked to this team, there are a couple under the radar free agents that the Dolphins could target this offseason.
In need of some depth and talent this offseason, the Miami Dolphins will have some cash to spend during free agency. However, just because they have that cash, doesn’t mean all the players signed by the Dolphins will be well known. After all, here are two under the radar players that the Dolphins could pursue this offseason.
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Jarvis Jones — Outside Linebacker — Pittsburgh
A former first round pick of the Steelers, Jarvis Jones has yet to adapt his game to the NFL level. While he is not an everydown player as of yet, he is a player that possesses quite a bit of talent and could be added this offseason as a depth player. Heck, given the problems facing Miami at linebacker, Jones would be an upgraded starter over last season.
Though Jones is not a sack machine like some outside linebackers, he is a player that can be counted on to make tackles when needed. Recording a career high 42 tackles last season, Jones also added two forced fumbles and a an interception. Making these stats more impressive is the fact that he only played in 45% of the Steelers defensive snaps last season.
At only 27 years of age, Jones will also have some more solid years in front of him. In need of depth and starters at the linebacker position, Jones could be a savvy pickup for the Miami Dolphins and they proceed through this offseason.
Bradley McDougald — Safety — Tampa Bay
Gradually moving his way into the Buccaneers starting 11 since his arrival in 2013, Bradley McDougald is someone that has been shockingly undervalued. Despite playing 95% of the Buccaneers defensive reps last season, Bradley McDougald is someone that very few people have heard of and even fewer have considered.
Recording a career high 92 tackles this past season, McDougald added two interceptions to his stats last season as well. With the Miami Dolphins in need of some help in the secondary, Bradley McDougald would be a great player to pair with Reshad Jones at the safety position.
With McDougald flying under the radar, the Miami Dolphins could have a good chance at swooping in and landing him before he two many teams begin to pursue him. If the Dolphins do sign him, he would represent a major upgrade at the position for the Miami Dolphins as they look to 2017.
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