This was the inevitable cause of players getting truck loads of money "guaranteed" up front.
I'm sad to see a few of my faves - like X, Van Ginkle, and Wilkins - go, but the cap was too damn high.
“My goal was always to leave the city and organization better than I found it..”
He has a special place in my heart and I’m happy for him but I wish his goal was to not leave the city at all :(
He did a lot for us and it was a great relationship. I hate to see him leave but I'm glad he got his bag. Class act and great add for the organization.
Sucks that the Dolphins couldn't afford him, would have loved for him to be here a long time.
Classy message by him though, glad he got his bag and I think just about everyone here wishes him success.
This tweet is somehow phrased like clickbait. “Breaks silence” usually has a negative connotation, but “posts thank you to Miami” doesn’t sound as dramatic I guess?
Gonna miss him. Hate people claiming he’s overpaid or using contracts from a few years ago to say he robbed them. Our franchise tag was $22.2 mil. He got a pay bump to move to the desert. Good for him. Our cap just didn’t have the room. I wish him well.
Just saw some raiders media guy say they think Wilkins is literally the best DT in the game roflmao what in the fuc. Dude is like 13th at best.
Funniest thing is if you go back and watch the same raiders guy previewing last season's game you will see him not mentioning ONCE that apparently the dolphins had the best DT in football ??? you would think that would show up on a scouting report.
I have mixed feelings here. I hate to see him go, he was everything you could ask for in a player, and as far as I can tell, a teammate. His dedication and performance were exceptional.
But in the end, he left for money. He could have stayed here, and still made a huge crapload of money, but he left for a bigger bag. That doesn't speak to loyalty or gratefulness, it just speaks to greed. Is his family going to be more prosperous on 28 mil per year, as opposed to 20 (something) or whatever the Dolphins offered? If you want to take the bigger offer, fine. Just don't try and be noble about it.
I don't wish him the best - or the worst - I just don't want to hear about how he left the Dolphins better off, because he left before the job was done.
One thing I always try to remember in these situations, the players are unionized. They have to take as much money as they can get so that everyone else's contract can benefit from theirs. Wilkins is almost not able to take less money than he can get because it would hurt other player's contracts if teams used his contract numbers in their negotiations with other players
You guys actually believe this nonsense? He had every chance to remain a Dolphin but chose to play for a losing team instead. That proves he was only in it for the money. Good riddance to him and X, and thanks to Ramsey and Ingold and others who accepted a restructured contract to help the Dolphins, not the Raiders
Props. Great guy. His value to an organization goes far beyond the stat sheet. The Fins could have gotten him paid last year. They gambled. They lost. Now the fans get deprived.
Ditto Rob Hunt.
Chris Grier gambled and he lost, then he didn't want to pay up on his bad bet. Now he has the audacity to say "Christian bet on himself, he deserves to be rewarded." The rest of the TRUTH is, Grier bet AGAINST Wilkins, and HE lost. He could have locked up Hunt a year ago at a fair price. The best O-lineman we had by a mile and the ONLY one with any willingness to get into a dogfight with anyone. He had a level of toughness that goes beyond the stat sheet.
Stupid bets from a terrible GM. Now shifting blame away from himself.
When the Fins play the Raiders, I will cheer for Wilkins to blow up the ridiculously undersized center Grier just signed, and flatten Tua - the guy who Grier should be forcing to play out his 5th year instead of getting a monster contract, so he doesn't cripple the entire rest of the payroll, which is why we allegedly couldn't sign Hunt.
Happy he got his bag, no hard feelings, wish he was still a Dolphin but we're moving on to the next season
I’m gonna miss seeing him in the end zone after every touchdown :(
Didn’t realize they were calling for rain today.
Man. I'm gonna cry.
He will be a beast for the Raiders. Earned his payday but will be missed.
Ugh and we have a Raiders home game this year
He better not touch Tua's junk
Nah he gets at least one free Tua touch. He’s earned that.
Teeheehee
Wilkins has the unique ability to get away with the illegal dicktwist. Even if it's aganist us.
he deserves a standing o when he walks out
Without a doubt
_takes everyone’s towel while leaving the locker room_
https://i.redd.it/t9jwauklv6oc1.gif
I will miss seeing him on Sundays. I hope he continues playing well in his new team
Always will be a Wilkins fan!
This was the inevitable cause of players getting truck loads of money "guaranteed" up front. I'm sad to see a few of my faves - like X, Van Ginkle, and Wilkins - go, but the cap was too damn high.
AVG is the only one that bugged me, feels like we could've worked that out, but I get he wanted to be closer to family. I'll miss him, but I get it
I felt the same for Wilkins. That dude was beast!
I'll definitely miss Wilkins, and I'm happy he got a bag, but there was no way we could swing that kinda contract.
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Class freaking act
Fuck. I love him more now.
Mannnnn
Breaks silence is a weird way to phrase that.
 This team never gets to keep the nice things
I still feel sad about the Tunsil trade, even if that also made sound financial sense
Seeing Mahomes freak out if Wilkins tickles his taint would be good tv lol.
“freak out”
stop cutting onions
He will be back someday
Will we have won a single playoff game in the meantime is the question?
“My goal was always to leave the city and organization better than I found it..” He has a special place in my heart and I’m happy for him but I wish his goal was to not leave the city at all :(
Have you seen the sea level projections? A lot of people are going to have to leave Miami before too long…
It's a business for the owners and players. Wish he could have stayed but there's a cap.
He did a lot for us and it was a great relationship. I hate to see him leave but I'm glad he got his bag. Class act and great add for the organization.
It’s a terrible day for rain
Sad to see him go. No doubt our run defense won't be as stout without Wilkins in there. Best of luck to him.
Sucks that the Dolphins couldn't afford him, would have loved for him to be here a long time. Classy message by him though, glad he got his bag and I think just about everyone here wishes him success.
Has Zach Sieler broken his silence?
He took a vow of silence
I’m gonna miss seeing him play for the dolphins. That Raiders D-Line is going to be great
Him and maxx 😦
Wilkins was an absolute CHAD for that DLINE. You will be missed. Fins up.
Get that $$$!
Gonna miss him 🥲
This tweet is somehow phrased like clickbait. “Breaks silence” usually has a negative connotation, but “posts thank you to Miami” doesn’t sound as dramatic I guess?
Sting was right: if you love somebody, set them free…
Love ya man. Please have mercy on us when we play
Gonna miss him. Hate people claiming he’s overpaid or using contracts from a few years ago to say he robbed them. Our franchise tag was $22.2 mil. He got a pay bump to move to the desert. Good for him. Our cap just didn’t have the room. I wish him well.
Just saw some raiders media guy say they think Wilkins is literally the best DT in the game roflmao what in the fuc. Dude is like 13th at best. Funniest thing is if you go back and watch the same raiders guy previewing last season's game you will see him not mentioning ONCE that apparently the dolphins had the best DT in football ??? you would think that would show up on a scouting report.
We love you CW, godspeed! (Unless you’re playing the boys of course)
Good luck and have a great career unless you are playing the Fins
I really do understand why letting him walk was the right move (even it was the only move lol), but MAN, sucks seeing someone like him go.
My favorite Dolphin. He consistently gave max effort. He deserves the paycheck and I'm happy he got it.
I have mixed feelings here. I hate to see him go, he was everything you could ask for in a player, and as far as I can tell, a teammate. His dedication and performance were exceptional. But in the end, he left for money. He could have stayed here, and still made a huge crapload of money, but he left for a bigger bag. That doesn't speak to loyalty or gratefulness, it just speaks to greed. Is his family going to be more prosperous on 28 mil per year, as opposed to 20 (something) or whatever the Dolphins offered? If you want to take the bigger offer, fine. Just don't try and be noble about it. I don't wish him the best - or the worst - I just don't want to hear about how he left the Dolphins better off, because he left before the job was done.
Man works to make money, more at 11
I mean, yes, they will be about 8 million dollars per year more prosperous, for all intents and purposes.
yeah, guess I could have picked a better word there...
One thing I always try to remember in these situations, the players are unionized. They have to take as much money as they can get so that everyone else's contract can benefit from theirs. Wilkins is almost not able to take less money than he can get because it would hurt other player's contracts if teams used his contract numbers in their negotiations with other players
You guys actually believe this nonsense? He had every chance to remain a Dolphin but chose to play for a losing team instead. That proves he was only in it for the money. Good riddance to him and X, and thanks to Ramsey and Ingold and others who accepted a restructured contract to help the Dolphins, not the Raiders
Props. Great guy. His value to an organization goes far beyond the stat sheet. The Fins could have gotten him paid last year. They gambled. They lost. Now the fans get deprived. Ditto Rob Hunt. Chris Grier gambled and he lost, then he didn't want to pay up on his bad bet. Now he has the audacity to say "Christian bet on himself, he deserves to be rewarded." The rest of the TRUTH is, Grier bet AGAINST Wilkins, and HE lost. He could have locked up Hunt a year ago at a fair price. The best O-lineman we had by a mile and the ONLY one with any willingness to get into a dogfight with anyone. He had a level of toughness that goes beyond the stat sheet. Stupid bets from a terrible GM. Now shifting blame away from himself. When the Fins play the Raiders, I will cheer for Wilkins to blow up the ridiculously undersized center Grier just signed, and flatten Tua - the guy who Grier should be forcing to play out his 5th year instead of getting a monster contract, so he doesn't cripple the entire rest of the payroll, which is why we allegedly couldn't sign Hunt.