Phins Sign Zach Sieler to Extension

https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-sign-defensive-lineman-zach-sieler-to-contract-extension

Zach Sieler has proven to be one of the biggest finds from the Miami Dolphins' 2019 talent search, and he's going to be sticking around for a while.

The Dolphins announced Monday they had signed the third-year defensive lineman to a contract extension through the 2023 season.

Sieler was set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason.

Love it! Sieler is a key part of the DL rotation, and he makes impact plays every time he's on the field. He seems like a cool dude and he's easy to root for. Great job by the Phins!

Trivia: Sieler was Ozzie Newsome's final draft pick as the Ravens' GM.

Another trend: This front office is locking up players that fit and perform - BEFORE they are even close to becoming free agents.

That's the right technique. Don't wait, the price goes up the more performance you see it's better to take a little bit of a chance early when both sides have a little risk, it saves money in the long run. Rewarding your own builds trust in the locker room too, and I think that's under rated.

Great points, white - and all things that past regimes did not understand.

He does make some plays. And I agree with W1, if they are part of your long range plans, lock them up while they are still cheap and you don't have to fend off other teams offers.