sounds like Ajayi wore out his welcome in Miami

[Ellsworth]

complains when he's not getting the ball

beefing with teammates

no wonder he came cheap. he better not come in here and fuck up the locker room chemistry.

[TRENT]

thats it,,dream team over!

perfect Ells!

[McCarthy12]

I think that's where having Wentz is a game changer. There's no question who is in charge and everyone has bought in. There's nobody for a lone malcontent to cry to.

[JuTMSY4]

i agree

I think that's where having Wentz is a game changer. There's no question who is in charge and everyone has bought in. There's nobody for a lone malcontent to cry to.

a lot of strong leaders on the team where I think the team can absorb that type of personality. Worst case, which is unlikely this year, is that they let him walk at the end of his contract.

[Snakebitten]

If he steps out of line, have that other malcontent Blount kick his ass.

[JuTMSY4]

Via longtime Dolphins beat Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald:

The reason Ajayi was traded has to do with team culture and locker room chemistry and player buy-in.

And the Dolphins weren’t liking what Ajayi was doing on those fronts. Yes, he was missing holes and assignments on occasions, too. He was among the players coach Adam Gase was referencing when he said players don’t take work home with them.

“At the end of the day, guys have got to actually take this stuff home and study it,” Gase said a few days ago. “They’re not going to just learn it all in meetings. We’ve got to find guys that will actually put forth effort to actually remember this stuff and really, it starts with our best players.”

Yes, like Ajayi.

That’s a little vague, but it gets worse – and more tangible.

He complained bitterly about not getting the football. He stormed out of the locker room – get this, after wins – because he hadn’t gotten what he deemed to be enough carries. And, oh yes, he didn’t exactly light it up on the field.

And here’s the thing: All this was done undercover. Ajayi complained to his position coach. And he carried around an attitude around other teammates. But he never took his concerns to the only voice that matters and that’s Gase.

Salguero said the Dolphins view Ajayi’s departure as “addition by subtraction.” In other words, whatever ability he has on the field couldn’t overshadow the off-field issues and behind-the-scenes hysterics that were detracting from the team.

http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphi...room-chemistry

[Snakebitten]

While I'm sure he's a whiner, I think this may be a smokescreen. My gut tells me his knees may not hold up. Who knows?

[JuTMSY4]

I think your gut is right

While I'm sure he's a whiner, I think this may be a smokescreen. My gut tells me his knees may not hold up. Who knows?

but bone-on-bone has survived many contracts here. I think it's a decent risk.

[McCarthy12]

Blount is exhibit A! I'm sure he'd like more carries. Contrary to the firm pronouncements of idiots like McCarthy12 of Igglesphans, he hasn't made a peep. These guys appear to be all in on the Wentz Wagon.

[Ellsworth]

i'm sure they wouldn't make this move if they didn't intend to make it loud & clear how he fits and the expectations.

it's humbling to be traded. clean slate, yadda yadda yadda. veterans and wentz will set proper expectations. if he pops off or acts the fool he won't be around long.

[Maniac]

Worst case, which is unlikely this year, is that they let him walk at the end of his contract.

Worst case is that he screws up a 7-1 team this season. He's going to significantly impact the running back rotation or what's the point? Who's the odd man out? I don't think Smallwood or Blount have played their way off the team. I gotta go thumbs down.

[The Duck]

i'm sure they wouldn't make this move if they didn't intend to make it loud & clear how he fits and the expectations.

it's humbling to be traded. clean slate, yadda yadda yadda. veterans and wentz will set proper expectations. if he pops off or acts the fool he won't be around long.

When you have confidence in your vets and leaders, you take these type of chances. It's a low-risk, high-reward move.

[Maniac]

It's a low-risk, high-reward move.

Screwing up a potential Super Bowl team is low risk?

[JuTMSY4]

by that logic

Worst case is that he screws up a 7-1 team this season. He's going to significantly impact the running back rotation or what's the point? Who's the odd man out? I don't think Smallwood or Blount have played their way off the team. I gotta go thumbs down.

you don't add anyone ever.

[Ellsworth]

hoping for the best. he's better than smallwood that's for sure.

i think a rotation of blount and more work for CC would have been just fine. Blount at his best late and clement has burst, knows the offense, and has been a great find.

he doesn't sound like he's going to solve our biggest need -- ability to pass protect. only cost a 4th but it's leaving us (them) with only 6 picks in draft next year as things stand today (a 1st and 2 fourths now instead of 3).