To Claim Or Not To Claim & One Last Tua Time For The Miami Dolphins
Summary
Host Cal Crab analyzes the Dolphins' salary cap situation, discussing potential claims on waived players like Mack Blackman and Cedric Tillman despite their above-minimum salaries. He explains how injury settlements have created financial wiggle room for these moves. The episode concludes with Crab’s perspective on Tua Tagovailoa’s return to Miami, emphasizing a fresh start for the franchise.
Topics discussed
Intro: Salary cap wiggle room and Tua's return
Analyzing cuts: Mack Blackman and Cedric Tillman
Dolphins cap space vs. league and salary comparisons
Cap strategy: Slush funds and claiming players
Injury settlements vs. carrying IR all season
Potential targets: Richardson, McCarthy, and Tillman
Tua Tagovailoa's return and fan sentiment
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