If the Texans want Dolphins tackle Laremy Tunsil, they’ll have to pay a hefty price for him. The Texans have dangled a first-round pick and Jadeveon Clowney in a proposed deal for Tunsil, but the Fins want even more, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald hears from two NFL sources. 
One of those sources tells Jackson that the Dolphins are seeking a high draft pick in addition to Clowney and a first-round choice. This could be a classic example of the old business adage, “Don’t tell them ‘no,’ tell them how much it will cost.”
The Dolphins’ interest in Clowney is very real, but so is their attachment to Tunsil, who is a quality tackle in a league that is largely devoid of them. There’s also this to consider – the Dolphins would have to give Clowney a hefty deal upon acquiring him, so they want to make sure the deal is worthwhile in total.
Will the Texans meet the sky-high asking price? That largely depends on exactly how desperate they are for left tackle help and how much other interested clubs will fork over for the former No. 1 overall pick.
Zugzwang
If they are or want to think they are committed to Rosen, they have to keep him protected and keep Tunsil
Mia would be complete idiots to give up Tunsil. Trying to rebuild the worst team in the league and you’re about to give up a young franchise LT for an injury prone DE who will be gone before the team is even close to competitive
Spot on ziggy
Plus a massive extension… I assume Miami already has that lined up?
Spot on.
If the Texans part with multiple high draft picks, including a first, and Clowney…Why not? Tunsil is very good but not elite and only has a year left on his deal. So he is going to cost elite tackle money soon, and may prove not worth the investment. They can always flip clowney next offseason
Look at his stats. He is elite.
Exactly what the writer said about “don’t tell them no”. Every single player has a price. It’s just damn near impossible for anyone to meet some of those prices.