Claypool traded to Miami

[NickelCity]

It seems like something the chiefs would do. I don't think it's guaranteed to be a bad thing for the fins. Hope it is though.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Actually a smart move by the dolphins. I bet they have one niche thing for him to do and that’s it (eg, catch 5-yard fades). 

[Wayne Arnold]

That's just embarrassing for Claypool. His value is close to nothing.

[Captain Hindsight]

24 minutes ago, SCBills said:

The dude has been a locker room issue for both teams he’s played on. 

If the steelers give up on a WR, you should too

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

I doubt he plays much at all.  They have Hill and Waddle - both quick and fast guys who stretch a team.  Chosen Anderson can spell them and provide similar field stretching ability and depth that doesn't change what they want to do offensively.  Berrios and Wilson are slot options.  He's #6 and doesn't play special teams so i would assume he doesn't dress right away and is there as depth for long term injury, and potentially as a contested catch receiver if that becomes something they want to use.  

[boater]

Welp... this isn't going to help the Phins with this situation: 

 

[C.Biscuit97]

25 minutes ago, mrags said:

First part of me lols and says he will tear them apart even more from the inside. 
 

second part of me is angered that we didn’t make that trade for him. It’s almost nothing. Should have taken a stab at it. 

Agree with that. Thought he was going to be a star, hasn’t done crap since his rookie year and must be a problem in the lockerroom. 
 

but on paper, he fills a need for them and that nerd is a great play caller. I always like the mindset of never stop improving your team, especially with former high picks. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

24 minutes ago, Beast said:

I can’t say I blame them. Character doesn’t matter to a team like the Chiefs who have two championships in recent years. Why not test your luck?

Miami is the Dolphins

KC is the Chiefs

[C.Biscuit97]

2 minutes ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said:

I doubt he plays much at all.  They have Hill and Waddle - both quick and fast guys who stretch a team.  Chosen Anderson can spell them and provide similar field stretching ability and depth that doesn't change what they want to do offensively.  Berrios and Wilson are slot options.  He's #6 and doesn't play special teams so i would assume he doesn't dress right away and is there as depth for long term injury, and potentially as a contested catch receiver if that becomes something they want to use.  

He is completely different than their other receivers. I like the analogy of a basketball team - you need your small quick guards, but you also need your big men.

 

and he is much much better than “Choosen.”

[wjag]

Certainly is an interesting trade.  Dolphins have OLINE and CB issues, but hey, 4.42 speed adds another target and insurance if Hill/Waddle get dinged up.  3M-ish base contract, so not really pricey.  How quickly he can or can't be assimilated into the Phins Borg will be interesting to see.

Edited October 6, 2023 by wjag

[Billsfan1972]

He's played for no QB's and put up great #'s as a rookie.  Would have been a cheap price to pay and a big target, which is a good fit here.  

 

Hate that Miami got him, but certainly not enough balls to go around.

 

His stats are the same if not better than Gabe with worse QB's.  Would have come cheap. 

[C.Biscuit97]

5 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said:

That's just embarrassing for Claypool. His value is close to nothing.

He’s gets to be paid millions and live in Miami for at least a few months. I’d take that embarrassment. 

[DasNootz]

Is Chicago eating the contract?  I was under the impression that Miami had cap space left (maybe that's next season).

[Goin Breakdown]

Cant say I'm surprised to read this. The AFC east really is the only division that players seem to come to. 
 

(this is my knee jerk opinion not based on fact)

[Captain Hindsight]

8 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said:

He's played for no QB's and put up great #'s as a rookie.  Would have been a cheap price to pay and a big target, which is a good fit here.  

 

 

He played with likely future HOFer Roethlisberger his rookie year on a team that started 13-0

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

33 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

Love it!  Fins going to implode from within...

 

My friend who is a Dolphins fan HATES it and said he was a problem in Pittsburgh and Chicago, how will it be any different there?

 

The only thing in Miami's favor is it usually takes until the 2nd year to blow up.  Right now he'll be on his best behavior so could help them this season.

[RoyBatty is alive]

This could be a home run for the Dolphins.

 

Has he been a lockeroom cancer, yes?

 

Did they pay much for him, almost nada.

 

And the key is McDaniel is an odd duck as a head coach to say the least.  Maybe in his idiot savant fashion he can make it work.

[streetkings01]

35 minutes ago, L Ron Burgundy said:

It's a good move.  Virtually no risk.  If they can get him engaged....another weapon.   We'll see.  

 

While I didn't want Claypool I do wish the Bills occasionally grabbed up people when teams were forced to sell low.

Seems the Bears offense got better the past 2 weeks when Claypool was a healthy scratch.

[May Day 10]

39 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

This is a really, really odd statement.  

 

 

 

I was going to post this play.  It is all I think of when I hear this guy's name.  

 

He also lined up Offside on that next play and should have been flagged

[Big Turk]

8 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

This could be a home run for the Dolphins.

 

Has he been a lockeroom cancer, yes?

 

Did they pay much for him, almost nada.

 

And the key is McDaniel is an odd duck as a head coach to say the least.  Maybe in his idiot savant fashion he can make it work.

 

Unfortunately that still doesn't help them stop Josh Allen from dropping 48 on them.  Maybe they could have made it only a 21 point loss with him tho.