Last week, the news broke that Jevon Holland would not be franchise-tagged by our Miami Dolphins and would also be permitted to explore the free-agent market. I also mentioned in my post on the subject, which included a question of the day, that Holland was anticipated to demand over $18.5 million per season on the open market. The question I then asked was-
Do you believe Holland is worth what is being referred to as his market value? If so, would you like to see the Dolphins pay or match that number if they were given the opportunity to keep him?
In addition, I posted a poll, and below are the results-
Do you want to see the Dolphins pay what it will take to keep Jevon Holland?
- 45% (103 votes) No, he’s not worth $18.5 million or more…
- 39% (90 votes) Yes, but only at a more reasonable number.
- 10% (24 votes) Even at a lower price, no, he’s not that good.
- 5% (12 votes) Yes, he’s worth it.
Below are some of your answers and thoughts on the PQOTD-
Timothy Stamper says tag and trade.
move money around, tag & trade
MIAMI235 wants to know what can be done to change the team’s mind.
A friend of mine asked me if we are really letting Holland go. I told him, that he seemed to fall out of favor with the Team ( those in charge) but really didn’t know the full extent of the story. He said letting him go, may be a mistake.
Can this thing be salvaged, or is he just not the same player he showed in Season 1 ?
Jptapt, relying on AI had a very long and very comprehensive plan (which you can read here in the original post) for the Dolphins this offseason. I would add that you should take AI with a grain of salt as they list Holland as a franchise tag at 12 million when the actual franchise tag for safeties is 17.123 million.
wolfpack1 says he’s not worth it.
He has good skills, but plays inconsistently and not worth the top tier coin he is asking for. That said, someone will pick him up, especially if their secondary sucks.
Cariasluis wants to let him go.
Started his career strong n n exciting! But I don’t know if not tackling n breaking up passes, or interception gets u a 18 million a year. Let him go!, n become a star elsewhere. Vic fangio might give him a second chance. lol go one more thing, Miami. Should draft, Will Howard. Maybe 3 round . 6 ft 5 . Weight 240. N can run n a big arm. N let him compete n learn. Our future would look bright!
Dolfanjoe predicts new safeties.
Yes we will have new safety’s. Look forward to the competition.
jimmythesaint1 says he’s gone either way.
Holland will get a huge offer elsewhere.
Holland will sign a huge deal elsewhere.
End of story.
SlayerNation1 doesn’t sound like he was on board with keeping him anyway.
Money is an amplifier of what You already are.Makes business decisions not to play ….Makes business decisions when He does play by letting 10 other teammates tackle while He sidles up to the pile at the end as if He was “just gonna make the tackle”…Not an impact player…Attitude sucks…Who wants more of that at any price, let alone a higher price?
Based on the poll and the answers, fans seem split somewhat. Those who want to keep him only want to do so at a lower price than he is expected to receive on the open market. Thank you to each of you who took the time to participate by either voting in our poll or answering our question of the day.
