[vincesanity82]

When quarterback Trent Green was traded from the Chiefs to the Dolphins last week, it was widely reported that Green had agreed to restructure his contract as part of the trade.

But Peter King of Sports Illustrated has the specific numbers in today's Monday Morning Quarterback column, and it's hard not to agree with King's assessment that the deal is "maybe a little too fair for a 36-year-old guy who ended last year on such shaky ground with the Chiefs."

Per King, Green will make $6 million this year, and the incentives could go up to $2.45 million more if the Dolphins go far into the playoffs and Green plays at least 75 percent of the snaps.

If Green actually plays most of the season and leads the Dolphins from last place in 2006 to deep into the playoffs in 2007, he's worth every penny of the $8.45 million he'd earn. But the $6 million base salary is awfully high for a graying veteran whose productivity declined sharply last year. It's hard not to think the Dolphins are paying way too much.

And yet, as King notes, Green will still cost the Dolphins less money than Daunte Culpepper would have. Nick Saban's decision to trade a second-round pick for an injured quarterback with a costly contract last year left the new regime in Miami with little option but to find a replacement this year, even if that replacement is quite costly himself.

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[Lefty Noob]

The results will ultimately tell whether or not.

Maybe it's a little much, but as it says in your post, vince, if he can get Miami into the playoffs, it's money well spent.

[ThePundit]

The way the Dolphins keep chasing these veteran players, it almost reminds me of the Knicks....Almost...

[Gotham Dark Knight]

What was the alternative?... You pay if there is a need and no options...or no good options...and well, Beck will need time to develop and they passed on Quinn.

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What was the alternative?... You pay if there is a need and no options...or no good options...and well, Beck will need time to develop and they passed on Quinn.

It's true the Fish needed a QB who knew what he was doing and Green has the experience plus the got rid of that dud Culpepper. As for his salary, well that's the price you have to pay. Dolphins may be a suprise in 2007 though if Green grasps the offense. Lot of changes in Miami and they look for the most part for the better.

[Bette]

I dont think so. In one of his interviews, Green said that they had changed the offense while he was out. Not making excuses, just stating a fact. We wont know if he still can play until the season starts, but anything has to be an improvement over what they have been doing. (And no, I dont mean CP) At least anything reasonable has to be an improvement. This is reasonable.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

I dont think so. In one of his interviews, Green said that they had changed the offense while he was out. Not making excuses, just stating a fact. We wont know if he still can play until the season starts, but anything has to be an improvement over what they have been doing. (And no, I dont mean CP) At least anything reasonable has to be an improvement. This is reasonable.

Nothing against Green, but if he and Daunte are both coming back from injuries..I take the guy with less years and milage...

[azrael492]

There were several younger QBs on the market this season. Why did they put all their hopes on Green. I have a feeling Carr would have been a much better option.

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

What was the alternative?... You pay if there is a need and no options...or no good options...and well, Beck will need time to develop and they passed on Quinn.

That's my point. They are going for the quick fix. They shouldn't have passed on Quinn. They should be getting younger, not older. It's tough to win a Super Bowl with a revolving door of free agents.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

That's my point. They are going for the quick fix. They shouldn't have passed on Quinn. They should be getting younger, not older. It's tough to win a Super Bowl with a revolving door of free agents.

Yeah, but once you pass on Quinn...you are at the mercy of what is out there...still I can see Green if they were closer to a title then what they are...as it is, I don't see him as the missing piece.