Miami sent veteran kicker Olindo Mare to New Orleans for the…
Miami sent veteran kicker Olindo Mare to New Orleans for the 199th pick in the 2007 draft, which became guard Drew Mormino. Mare lasted only the 2007 season with the Saints and made 10 of 17 field-goal attempts, while Mormino never appeared in a regular-season game for Miami. Neither club turned the exchange into lasting value.
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2007 6th round pick (199th overall, Drew Mormino)
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Olindo Mare
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Miami was ready to turn the page at kicker after years with Olindo Mare, while New Orleans wanted a veteran option following the 2006 season. The Saints paid only a sixth-round selection, No. 199 overall, so the price was small enough to justify a short-term attempt. Miami accepted draft capital rather than carrying Mare forward.
What New Orleans Received
Mare gave the Saints an experienced leg, but the season did not go as hoped. He appeared in 13 games in 2007 and converted 10 of 17 field-goal attempts, a 58.8 percent rate. That was not enough to establish a long-term answer, and his New Orleans tenure ended after one season. The Saints therefore received real playing time, but not the stability they were seeking.
How Miami Fared
The Dolphins turned the pick into guard Drew Mormino at No. 199. Mormino landed on injured reserve before his rookie season and never appeared in a regular-season NFL game. Miami did not get meaningful on-field return from the selection, so the trade did not become a successful pick-for-veteran conversion.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The deal is a useful example of how a low-cost veteran acquisition can still finish without a winner. New Orleans got immediate use from Mare, but the performance was below the standard expected from an established kicker. Miami gained a draft choice, but the selected player never made the field.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. New Orleans earns a C- because Mare provided only one uneven season. Miami also earns a C- because the sixth-round return produced no regular-season contribution. The Saints received more immediate activity, but not enough quality or longevity to create a meaningful edge.