Why they made two seperate articles to do this I don't know but here goes:
Miami Dolphins intend to rebuild gutted rosterThe Miami Dolphins have over $40 million to spend rebuilding last year's 7-9 team
By Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel February 1, 2013
The Miami Dolphins have holes to fill at every unit on the team, but that is mostly by design.
An NFL team doesn't get $46-47 million under the projected salary cap without making sacrifices, and the Dolphins (7-9) will likely allow eight starters to become unrestricted free agents in an attempt to rebuild the entire roster.
General Manager Jeff Ireland hopes to add the pieces that can make Joe Philbin's offense more dynamic, more explosive, and the defense more of a force. The hope is that stripping the roster down won't require too many sacrifices.
"In terms of fire power, look, we had two guys that were over 60 catches," Ireland said, referring to starting receivers Brian Hartline and Davone Bess, who collectively scored two touchdown last season. "We've got to find guys that are scoring touchdowns and getting the ball in the end zone.
"We've got to find guys that are disrupting the passer on defense, disrupting the receiver getting into the route on defense as well," Ireland continued. "We're looking to upgrade in a lot of different areas."
Here is a look at the players under contract for 2013 and the free agents at each position with their status designated. The free agent section also includes each player's salary in 2012.
OFFENSE (23 players presently under contract)
Quarterbacks (1): Ryan Tannehill
Free agents: Matt Moore ($2.5M) is unrestricted. Pat Devlin ($390K) is an exclusive rights free agent.
Breakdown: Tannehill had a respectable season as a rookie starter, but still has a long journey ahead to catch some of his peers. Moore wants an opportunity to compete for a starting spot so remaining in Miami isn't his first choice. The Dolphins will likely add a young quarterback to groom behind Tannehill if that's the case. Devlin is a decent backup, but he lacks an NFL arm.
Running backs: (5): Lamar Miller, Daniel Thomas, Marcus Thigpen, Jonas Gray, FB Jorvorskie Lane
Free agents: Starter Reggie Bush ($4.5M) is unrestricted.
Breakdown: Bush is looking for his final big payday. The Dolphins could re-sign him, at the right price. But the Dolphins are comfortable with Miller, Thomas, Thigpen and Gray competing for playing time. One of the coaching staff's biggest regrets in 2012 was not giving Miller (4.9 yards per carry) more opportunities. Lane was solid earlier in the year, but physically wore down. He needs to participate in a full offseason training program.
Receivers (5): Davone Bess, Armon Binns, Rishard Matthews, Brian Tyms, Jeff Fuller
Free agents: Starter Brian Hartline ($1.3M) is unrestricted. Marlon Moore ($490K) is restricted.
Breakdown: The Dolphins are searching for receivers who produce touchdowns and dynamic run-after-catch plays. Bess and Hartline are solid options, but fall short in the 'wow' factor. Expect the Dolphins to spend big money ($40-50 million over a number of years) adding a veteran receiver like Greg Jennings, Mike Wallace or Dwayne Bowe. Re-signing Hartline, who caught 74 passes for 1,083 yards, is an option, but at the right price. The Dolphins will probably address the position in the draft too.
Tight ends (3): Charles Clay, Michael Egnew, Kyle Miller
Free agent: Starter Anthony Fasano ($3.6M) is unrestricted. Jeron Mastrud ($540K) is restricted.
Breakdown: Fasano has scored 23 touchdowns in his five seasons as a starter in Miami, but he's not the type of tight end who threatens a seam and that is what the Dolphins will be searching for this offseason via free agency or the draft. Re-signing Fasano as the No. 2 tight end could work since there is concern Clay is more fullback than tight end, and questions about the toughness of Egnew, Miami's third-round pick in 2012.
Offensive linemen (9): Jonathan Martin (OT), John Jerry (OG), Mike Pouncey (C), Richie Incognito (OG), Josh Samuda (C, OG), Will Yeatman (OT), Jeff Adams (OT), Chandler Burden (OG), Andrew McDonald (OT).
Free agents: Starting left tackle Jake Long ($11.2M) and OT/OG Nate Garner ($1.4M) are unrestricted. OT Patrick Brown ($540K) is an exclusive rights free agent.
Breakdown: Martin replaced Long for the final five games of the season and played left tackle better than he did right tackle. It is likely that's where Martin will reside in his future if Long's asking price doesn't drop. Miami won't spend $15 million putting the franchise tag on Long, so the team's first-round pick in 2008 will likely sign with the highest bidder. The Dolphins need to get more athletic at guard so moving John Jerry to right tackle is an option. Re-signing Garner, who was solid as a starter till the season finale, is also an option.
DEFENSE (21 under contract)
Defensive ends (4): Cameron Wake, Jared Odrick, Olivier Vernon, Derrick Shelby
Breakdown: Dolphins were wise to lock up Wake, signing the Pro Bowler to an extension last offseason. But they still need to find him more pass rushing help via free agency or the draft. If Odrick moves inside to defensive tackle then Vernon, a former UM standout who contributed 31 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a rookie, would be elevated into a starting role.
Defensive tackles (3): Paul Soliai, Kheeston Randall, Chas Alecxih
Free agents: Starter Randy Starks ($3.725M) and Tony McDaniel ($3M) are unrestricted.
Breakdown: Starks, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been a solid starter for Miami since 2009. He's worth nearly twice the salary he's earned the past four seasons and could land a $6 million per year contract on the open market. If Starks leaves Odrick, who is already 300 pounds, would be moved inside. But the Dolphins would still need more bodies to fortify the team's strongest unit the past three seasons. Re-signing McDaniel for less is an option.
Linebackers: (6): Karlos Dansby, Kevin Burnett, Koa Misi, Jason Trusnik, Jonathan Freeny, Josh Kaddu
Free agents: Inside linebacker Austin Spitler ($540K) is restricted.
Breakdown: Dansby and Burnett produced their second-straight 100-plus tackles season together. Misi blossomed in a 4-3 scheme, contributing 65 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. But Dansby and Burnett are aging, and Misi is entering the final year of his contract, so a forward-thinking approach would be beneficial.
Cornerbacks (7): Nolan Carroll, Richard Marshall, Jimmy Wilson, Dimitri Patterson, Julian Posey, De'Andre Presley, Dion Turner
Free agents: Starter Sean Smith ($565K) is unrestricted. Bryan McCann (540K) is restricted. R.J. Stanford ($540K) is an exclusive rights free agent.
Breakdown: Despite his inconsistent play, Smith was the biggest bargain on the roster the past four seasons. Considering starting cornerbacks generally earn $5-7 million a year on the free agent market he's looking to cash out. Miami is looking for a more versatile cornerback, and there are a few decent options in free agency and the draft. Getting a healthy Richard Marshall back should be beneficial, especially if Patterson is retained at his $4.5 million per season salary.
Safeties (2): Reshad Jones, Kelcie McCray
Free agents: Starter Chris Clemons ($1.3M) and Tyrone Culver ($700K) are unrestricted. FS Jonathon Amaya (540K) is restricted.
Breakdown: The Dolphins have had eight different safety duos the past seven years. The best chance of developing some continuity in the backend is to re-sign Clemons and continue to pair him with Jones. However, Miami will have some options to upgrade the position in free agency and the draft. Depth is also a concern moving forward if Wilson doesn't return to safety.
SPECIAL TEAMS (3 under contract)
Kicker Dan Carpenter; Punter Brandon Fields; Long snapper John Denney
Free agent: Kicker Nate Kaeding is unrestricted.
Breakdown: Considering Carpenter is slated to earn $2.7 million in 2013, the final year of his contract, expect Miami to add competition this offseason, making this fifth-year veteran earn his roster spot. Ironically, that's how Carpenter actually got his job, beating out veteran Jay Feely in 2008. Cutting Carpenter and replacing him with a rookie would create an additional $2 million-plus in cap space. Restructuring Carpenter's contract is also an option