The article explores the metaphor "like rats deserting a sinking ship," denoting mass abandonment in failing situations. It specifically relates this to the Miami Dolphins' 2025 offseason turmoil, illustrated by Jalen Ramsey's departure. Despite his lucrative extension, Ramsey, dubbed an NFL mercenary, seeks to leave the team. This upheaval forces general manager Chris Grier to divert from discussing the upcoming draft and free agency strategies, as media attention shifts to Ramsey's anticipated exit, highlighting the drama within the franchise's restructuring efforts.
"I have heard it used so often, but never understood its origins. How do rats know a ship is sinking? Where do they go once they abandon the boat? Can rats swim?"
"Ramsey is known as an NFL mercenary. He has abandoned two teams - Jacksonville and the Los Angeles Rams - before privately lobbying for what Tyreek Hill publicly requested at the end of Miami's 8-9 season."
"It sounds much like the 2025 Miami Dolphins offseason. That's the best way to explain the unraveling of the roster general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel have spent three seasons, and a ton of resources and money building."
"Instead of talking about the upcoming draft class, the team's fiscally conscious approach to free agency, or better yet, how he plans to save his job, Grier is now forced to address Ramsey's plotted departure."
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