Monday, February 16, 2009

DMN Blog: Miles Austin to Miami?

by Tim MacMahon

The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero speculates that the Dolphins will try to make restricted free agent WR Miles Austin the latest Cowboys transfer to South Beach.

I wouldn't worry too much about this one.

Salguero's speculation is based on the fact that the Dolphins, who could use a big, fast, young receiver, wouldn't have to give up a draft pick to sign Austin if the Cowboys don't put a higher tender on him. Austin will get the second-round tender.

He'll be a Cowboy next season. The question is whether the Cowboys will sign him to a long-term extension before the season starts.

Austin is an important part of the Cowboys' future, especially if they decide to cut ties with a fella known around the Dolphins' front office as The Player.