The Miami Dolphins roster rebuild isn’t just about the players added to the roster via the draft and free agency. No, some of the most important moves are the ones that the Dolphins decide not to make. Because one wrong decision can hinder on the field play, it could hinder the team’s salary cap situation, it could sour the chemistry in the locker room and more. The Dolphins have an embarrassment of assets at their disposal, but that doesn’t mean the team should spend like gangbusters and sign anyone that moves to a deal.

Looking across the NFL landscape, there’s a ton of potential contributors set to hit the market. The Dolphins will need to choose their spots wisely. Here’s one pending free agent from each team in the AFC North that the Dolphins should pass on calling:

Baltimore Ravens – Cornerback Jimmy Smith

This one feels pretty straight forward — even though the Dolphins have a dire need at the cornerback position, they’re in the midst of a youth movement. Adding aging veteran players is going to be a selective process for Miami and they’d be well served to attack youth first and foremost at the premiere positions (quarterback, offensive tackle, defensive end, cornerback) and get their veterans elsewhere.

Smith endured an abbreviated season in 2019, playing in just 9 games. That’s unfortunately par for the course with Smith — he hasn’t played 16 games since 2015 and will be 32 years old this summer.

Right idea, wrong player.