*** DOLPHINS NEWS ***
Mar 24, 1997: -- Dawsey Signed --
ESPNET is reporting this afternoon that the Dolphins have
signed WR Lawrence Dawsey to a 2 year contract for undisclosed terms.
Dawsey agreed to terms with the Dolphins last Thursday.
Originally drafted from Florida State by Tampa Bay in the
third round of 1991 draft, Dawsey played very well his first two years
in the league. In his rookie season, he caught 55 passes for 818
yards and 3 touchdowns and was named to a number of all-rookie teams.
However, a knee injury in 1993 slowed Dawsey down and he was
out of football for most of 93 and some of 1994. In 1996, Dawsey was
released by Tampa Bay for salary cap reasons and signed with the
Giants, where he played last season, starting 4 games for them.
My Comments:
When Dawsey agreed to terms, I was confused about this
signing. After a little thought and some information from some other
readers, I think I understand it a little better. I'm not sure I
agree with it, however.
Dawsey is basically a possession receiver. He's being brought
in to provide some depth and fill in for Scott Miller and Randal Hill,
assuming that neither player returns. It's a little hard to rate his
performance last season because he only had Dave Brown throwing to
him, but he's supposed to have pretty good hands and be tough on the
inside.
The problem comes when you look at what the Dolphins' needs
are. What they need is more speed and a receiver that is a deep
threat. Dawsey doesn't provide that. Instead, he takes up cap and
roster space that might be used to pursue someone with more speed who
is a better deep threat.
Now, perhaps he'll work out and become a terrific player, and
I certainly hope he does, but I'm afraid he's just another average
receiver who won't do anything to fill in the gaps in the Dolphins'
offense.
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Curt Fennell,
curt@phins.com, DOLFAN in New England
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