Dolphins sign LB Koa Misi to a 4-year, $17M extension

freak_of_nature · Joined: 15 Oct 2012 Posts: 1269 Location: ATL

Well, that leaves one less hole to fill this coming offseason. I'm anxious to learn of the terms.

Warpticon · Joined: 21 May 2010 Posts: 1761

this honestly surprised me. Misi is a pretty decent player, but I really thought there was a chance they let him walk and moved Jordan to his spot next year if Vernon does well this season.

ViolentMonk71 · Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:48 am Post subject:

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Blagasse67 · Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 11319 Location: Delaware

I see too much hate on Misi. He wasn't much of a fit at 3-4 OLB because of his limited pass rush moves. He did set the edge well and tackle well though. This year, he proved he fits great in a 4-3 defense. 65 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 pass defensed, and 2 FF is a pretty good year as OLB. He is showing versatility.

To me, Misi is our Brian Hartline on defense. Solid contributor who does his job well, fits in nicely with hard work and is willing to help the team on special teams.
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freak_of_nature · Joined: 15 Oct 2012 Posts: 1269 Location: ATL

I'm cool with 4y/17M. Seems very reasonable. I wonder if this is a signal that in 2014 Starks will surely not be with the team. A chain reaction: Misi being the full-time OLB (mainly in 4-3), which means Jordan and Vernon will see much time at DE, which means Odrick will kick in to full-time 4-3 UT.

ViolentMonk71 · Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:45 pm Post subject:

Warpticon · Joined: 21 May 2010 Posts: 1761

Also a reminder that only $8m is guaranteed, and it's an extension, meaning that it's essentially $9m over three years (including this year). The other $9m is optional, and if he actually gets it when the time comes, he earned it.

fishfan4life · Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:43 pm Post subject:

Misi isn't a impactful type player but he doesn't hurt you out there he sets the edge stops the run and plays with passion. I like him on the football team. It also doesn't hurt that he grew up 10 min from me here in Santa Rosa and has took my head off a few times

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cddolphin · Joined: 23 Mar 2009 Posts: 10569 Location: Florida

$8 million guaranteed over four years? I'm okay with this. Misi is a solid contributor who doesn't make many mistakes. We could certainly do a lot worse.

Soliai next please.
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dolphan9954 · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 6955 Location: Miami

Contract is getting hate, but if your biggest complaint is that he isn't a "gamechanger" then that isn't bad. He is scheme versatile. He can cover backs, rush the passer a little and is good in run support. Can play 4-3 OLB and 3-4 OLB pretty well also has potential to kick inside in a pinch. I think we'll see him at 4-3 DE also.

Wake/Jordan/Vernon/Misi is a quality/versatile pass rush grouping. All 4 can drop, all 4 are threats to rush.
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Kaiowas05 · Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 1284

I like Koa as a hard working dude but surely we should have had him prove hes worth another deal?
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