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A Really Early Look Ahead To The NFL Draft: Who Should Miami Take?

by MrNFL | 12/6/0743 Comment Comments »
A Really Early Look Ahead To The NFL Draft: Who Should Miami Take? PhotoOf course, it is way too early for us to be talking NFL Draft, considering the regular season isn't over.  But with the college football season at it's end, and the Miami Dolphins obviously being the #1 pick, I pose the question, "who should the Dolphins take in April?"

Who you think they SHOULD pick likely depends on what draft strategy you believe is more effective.  Many people go by needs, fixing your weaknesses, while other simply pick the "best" player on the board, regardless of the position.  Let's look at the Dolphins many problems by position, and the top prospects in college.

Quarterback: This depends on how much confidence the Dolphins have on John Beck, who they drafted last year in the second round.  Logic dictates no need to draft a QB, but if they don't believe Beck will work out, maybe they go after Andre Woodson, Matt Ryan, or Brian Brohm?

Running Back: Ronnie Brown was having a beastly year before injury, and with his talent, running back certainly isn't a need.  But many consider junior HB Darren McFadden the best player in college.

Wide Receiver: They have nothing at wide receiver, but can you see them picking another one high after drafting Ted Ginn Jr. last year?  But with Marty Booker as your best WR, you may be tempted to add DeSean Jackson to your franchise.

Offensive Line
: The Phins line hasn't been as awful as you'd expect for a 0-12 team, and they have had the same five linemen start every game.  However, Vernon Carey and L.J. Shelton aren't exactly the greatest tackles.  Perhaps Jake Long becomes the choice?

Defensive Line
: Jason Taylor is still a beast, but the rest of that line is pretty bad, and is a big reason they have one of the NFL's worst run D's.  DT's Keith Traylor and Vonnie Holiday are both old and past their prime, and Matt Roth is less than stellar at the other end spot.  With Glenn Dorsey, Chris Long, and Calais Campbell each looking to go high, they could very well choose a defensive lineman.

Linebackers: Zach Thomas is getting old and injury prone, Joey Porter isn't young either, and Channing Crowder has yet to fully develop.  Dan Connor and James Laurinaitis are both out there, but are either really #1 quality?

Cornerbacks
: The Dolphins secondary is certainly less than stellar, and they don't have a #1 corner (or really a #2 corner).  But they'd probably need to trade down if they want a corner, as there isn't any projected very high.

Safety: Injury decimated their safety position this year, but even before then they didn't have that great of a group.  Could Kenny Phillips be the target?

With all of these factors, I ultimately see the Dolphins going defensive line and taking Glenn Dorsey, LSU's stud DT.  Who do you think they'll ultimately take, and who do you think they SHOULD take?

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The Dolphins and the #1 overall pick
Read the Article: A Really Early Look Ahead To The NFL Draft: Who Should Miami Take?

I know it's too early to talk about the NFL Draft, but let's do so anyway.  With the Dolphins awful season, they have "earned' the first overall pick.  Who do you think they should take, and who do you think they will take?
Featured by: CriticalFanatic at 12/06/07 6:24PM
| Closed on 12/23/07 at 11:30PM
FanIQ Pts? No | NFL, Miami Dolphins | Multiple Choice Opinion Poll
Teams:  Miami Dolphins
Team Breakout:
64 Fans 
 1. What do you think the Dolphins' biggest need is? (0 points)
31%a. Quarterback
5%b. Running Back
6%c. Wide Receiver
22%d. Offensive Line
30%e. Defensive Line
0%f. Linebacker
6%g. Cornerback
0%h. Safety
 2. Who do you believe is the best prospect? (0 points)
25%a. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
53%b. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
5%c. Jake Long, OT, Michigan
2%d. Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
5%e. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
3%f. Chris Long, DE, Virginia Tech
2%g. Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
6%h. Other (Please Name)
 3. Who do you think as of now, would be the smartest choice by the Dolphins? (0 points)
33%a. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
16%b. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
17%c. Jake Long, OT, Michigan
9%d. Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
2%e. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
3%f. Chris Long, DE, Virginia Tech
17%g. They should trade the pick
3%h. Other Player (Please Name)
 4. Who do you ultimately believe they choose with the pick? (0 points)
42%a. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
19%b. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
6%c. Jake Long, OT, Michigan
5%d. Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
2%e. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
3%f. Chris Long, DE, Virginia Tech
17%g. They will trade the pick
6%h. Other Player (Name)

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#1 | 353 days ago

+3 thumbs upthey should trade the pick and get as many draft picks as possible because they need EVERYTHING
1. Quarterback  2. Other (Please Name)  3. They should trade the pick  4. They will trade the pick  
  
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#1 | 353 days ago

+3 thumbs upthey should trade the pick and get as many draft picks as possible because they need EVERYTHING
1. Quarterback  2. Other (Please Name)  3. They should trade the pick  4. They will trade the pick  
#2 | 353 days ago

Its my opinion that if you have the number one pick in the draft you are obviously horrible and should just pick whoever is the best player available, which obviously means Darren McFadden.
1. Cornerback  2. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  3. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#3 | 353 days ago

kantwistaye wrote:
Its my opinion that if you have the number one pick in the draft you are obviously horrible and should just pick whoever is the best player available, which obviously means Darren McFadden.
+2 thumbs upHere's where I disagree with the "Always pick the best player." strategy.  They don't need McFadden, Ronnie Brown is a top 10 running back who should only improve.  Running back is the least of their needs.

Then again, I used this same logic when the Vikings picked Adrian Peterson, and boy they proved me stupid, so maybe I'm off here as well.  Although Ronnie Brown is much better than Chester Taylor.
1. Defensive Line  2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#4 | 353 days ago

(Edited by kantwistaye)
MrNFL wrote:
Here's where I disagree with the "Always pick the best player." strategy.  They don't need McFadden, Ronnie Brown is a top 10 running back who should only improve.  Running back is the least of their needs.

Then again, I used this same logic when the Vikings picked Adrian Peterson, and boy they proved me stupid, so maybe I'm off here as well.  Although Ronnie Brown is much better than Chester Taylor.
Yeah, thats why I might differ from my own opinion and say Glenn Dorsey, especially since he isn't much worse than McFadden.  The scary thing is right now New England picks 2nd and could add McFadden, Dorsey, DeSean Jackson, Chris Long, etc.
1. Cornerback  2. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  3. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#5 | 353 days ago

MrNFL wrote:
Here's where I disagree with the "Always pick the best player." strategy.  They don't need McFadden, Ronnie Brown is a top 10 running back who should only improve.  Running back is the least of their needs.

Then again, I used this same logic when the Vikings picked Adrian Peterson, and boy they proved me stupid, so maybe I'm off here as well.  Although Ronnie Brown is much better than Chester Taylor.
+1 thumbs upLike you learned sometimes you just go with the best player (Ronnie Brown isn't that much better than Chester Taylor but that's for another time. They both aren't durable so it's moot) available. Which narrows the Dolphins choice to Glenn Dorsey and Darren McFadden. Two game changers on Day 1.

I go with Dorsey since the Dolphins went offense last year.

I'd toy with the option of trading down a few spot and picking up Jake Long but I don't see any way that Glenn Dorsey isn't a pro bowl NFL DT throughout his career. He's proven he can dominate even when injured.
1. Defensive Line  2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#6 | 353 days ago

kantwistaye wrote:
Yeah, thats why I might differ from my own opinion and say Glenn Dorsey, especially since he isn't much worse than McFadden.  The scary thing is right now New England picks 2nd and could add McFadden, Dorsey, DeSean Jackson, Chris Long, etc.
+2 thumbs upI don't think DeSean Jackson is in anyone's conversation until 10-20
1. Defensive Line  2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#7 | 353 days ago

CriticalFanatic wrote:
I don't think DeSean Jackson is in anyone's conversation until 10-20
+2 thumbs upTeddy Ginn probably killed his draft stock more than Jackson actually did.  I still like him.  I think the Ginn/Jackson/Hester/Bush types all have a place in the NFL and when properly used are elite talents and players.
1. Cornerback  2. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  3. Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#8 | 353 days ago

kantwistaye wrote:
Yeah, thats why I might differ from my own opinion and say Glenn Dorsey, especially since he isn't much worse than McFadden.  The scary thing is right now New England picks 2nd and could add McFadden, Dorsey, DeSean Jackson, Chris Long, etc.
I know, that is the scariest thing about the Patriots this year.  I'm surprised the NFL didn't take the 49ers pick from them, leaving them with at best, the 30th pick.
1. Defensive Line  2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  
#9 | 353 days ago

CriticalFanatic wrote:
Like you learned sometimes you just go with the best player (Ronnie Brown isn't that much better than Chester Taylor but that's for another time. They both aren't durable so it's moot) available. Which narrows the Dolphins choice to Glenn Dorsey and Darren McFadden. Two game changers on Day 1.

I go with Dorsey since the Dolphins went offense last year.

I'd toy with the option of trading down a few spot and picking up Jake Long but I don't see any way that Glenn Dorsey isn't a pro bowl NFL DT throughout his career. He's proven he can dominate even when injured.
I think your highly under-rating Ronnie Brown, but I disgress.
1. Defensive Line  2. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU  4. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU