Karlos Dansby lands in Miami

[dolphinfan2k5]

He'll probably play a combination, shifting inside on 3rd. Depends on the rest of free agency and the draft though, but he definitely gives us some versatility.

[Grizzlegom]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT. He was the one guy I was hoping we would acquire. Wake-Crowder-Dansby-Taylor (if he decides to keep playing, he'll be back) makes me :)

[cdmPSU17]

He'll probably play a combination, shifting inside on 3rd. Depends on the rest of free agency and the draft though, but he definitely gives us some versatility.

Sooo...he's playing OLB? Does this mean McClain is still an option at 12? Cause I would love to get him yet. LB corps would be sick.

[fenikz]

lol really? why would you play Dansby at OLB in the 3-4

[jkpigskin]

wow, i like this signing a lot. Im a big dansby fan. Miami improved today

[dolphinfan2k5]

lol really? why would you play Dansby at OLB in the 3-4

http://www.thephins.com/2010/02/28/k...de-linebacker/

[Stranger]

Reading over that article it looks like they confuse the fact he played OLB in our 4-3, and a scout telling them he is more a strong side outside linebacker than middle linebacker (which is what he was in our 4-3), with Dansby playing OLB in our 3-4.

[thebow305]

I really really hope they keep him at ILB. Really glad he's a Phin either way!

[Canadian_draft_fan]

A lot of cabbage for him but he is relatively young and a consistently high producer.

Slightly off topic but I love how all the "experts" had the Skins getting Dansby, Peppers and even Rolle. Allen said they never made contact with Peppers and I doubt they did with Dansby & Rolle either. Maybe Danny has finally backed off and let competent football men run the show. It's nice not to overpay for big names for a change.

[SeanTaylorRIP]

Miaim is a good situation for him although I have to laugh how he said that he doesn't care about the money and wants to go to a top contender. Miami is pretty good but lets not kid here, it was all about the dough.

[dolphinfan2k5]

He'll be playing inside.

Dansby, who signed a five-year deal worth $43 million with $22 million guaranteed, will be the highest-paid inside linebacker in the league. He made it clear that he's joining the Dolphins to play inside -- not as a pass rusher -- despite his ability to get to the quarterback.

"I'm an inside guy," Dansby said. "Me and Channing [Crowder] are on the inside. I'm looking forward to playing with him."

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/0...o-winning.html

[CC.SD]

ILBs in a 3-4 will still get their share of blitzes, this is a terrific pickup for MIA. Applause applause.

[MasterShake]

My head is spinning thinking about the impending Patrick Willis contract (within the next year or so)....start your guesses....

[SenorGato]

My head is spinning thinking about the impending Patrick Willis contract (within the next year or so)....start your guesses....

7 years $56-63 million with $48 million in guarantees.

[LonghornsLegend]

My head is spinning thinking about the impending Patrick Willis contract (within the next year or so)....start your guesses....

He'll get extended before he gets to be a RFA so it won't be quite as much, still I'd lock him up for whatever it cost. He's been a lock for the all-pro team since he was rookie.