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Evan Mathis: Five potential landing spots

By Matt Verderame

Aug 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis (69) leaves the field after playing the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Panthers 14-9. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis (69) leaves the field after playing the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Panthers 14-9. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Dolphins 39-36. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Dolphins 39-36. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins (Cap space: $10.105 million)

Few teams are more aggressive in free agency than the Miami Dolphins. Every year, it seems Miami is going for broke, trying to outspend the competition and land a major player. This spring, the Dolphins landed the biggest fish of all with the $118 million they paid for defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. On the brink of contention in the AFC East, Miami still has some holes to be filled, though.

The offensive line has long been a major issue for the Dolphins, and it appears to be a problem once again. The tackles and center are locked up with Branden Albert on the left side, Ju’Wuan James on the right and Mike Pouncey in the middle. Unfortunately, the interior is bad. Although Pouncey is a quality anchor, the guards are suspect with Jeff Linkenbach, Dallas Thomas, Billy Turner and Jamil Douglas all competing for spots.

Mathis could come in and really provide some stability for Miami, giving it a devastating left side next to Albert. The other pieces to the offense are in place after a bust offseason.  The Dolphins remade their receiving corps with the trade of Mike Wallace to the Minnesota Vikings along with the release of Brian Hartline. General manager Dennis Hickey then made a deal for Kenny Stills and signed veteran receiver Greg Jennings before drafting DeVante Parker out of Louisville in the first round of the NFL Draft.

If Hickey can find a way to sign Mathis, the Dolphins take another step toward unseating the New England Patriots in the East.

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