Rumor: Colin Kaepernick Dolphins top QB, not Mallett

[SCLSU Mud Dogs]

god i wish we had fired these guys when we had the chance...sparano and ireland if they go the kaep route won't even be around if/when he's finally ready to take the reigns

what bothers me is its not like this is something out of the blue 10 days before the draft like that washington wants mallett crap i read yesterday...this miami really likes kaep stuff has been buzzing since the senior bowl week...

ugh...thats all i can say

too bad the raiders don't have a pick in the first round...i'd bet money they're the afc west team with kaep at the top of their qb board

We always get surprises. Knowing how things turn out, all of these "reports" we hear will be mere speculations and the draft will turn out much differently. We can always count on teams reaching for guys and great players falling into our laps (whether we jump at an opportunity is a different story). Just look at Jax drafting Tyson Alualu last year. I'm just hoping the right pieces fall in place so that we can either get a franchise quarterback or trade back and get a slew of players that will come in and play right away.

 

[finfan54]

I'm thinking that Ireland and Sparano are down to thier last chips in Ross' casino. I hope they let it ride on #15 and go for a 40 to 1 payout as opposed to trying to build up thier chips with safe 2 to 1 payouts and a slow agonizing death for the fans. Go for Mallet with full guns a blazing.

agreed. i like the risky guys with talent. mallett has headstrong.

I see Mallett, Pouncey, and Carimi and not much else at 15. Ingram? na, deangelo

 

[j-off-her-doll]

If Kaepernick were to magically fix his release, he still wouldn't be one of the top-4 QB's in the draft. He's not as effective athletically as Ponder. Ponder has more agility - much more important at the QB position.

If we draft him, I'll be hoping with every bone in my body that I'm dead wrong on this guy . . . But, I'd HATE HATE HATE the pick.

 

[Tureo]

I don't care which of the 2nd tier QBs not named Dalton or Locker we take as long as its in the 2nd round. Each have their weaknesses. Ponder has injury issues, Mallett will be blitzed and sacked repeatedly because he's too slow, and Kaep will need a few seasons before starting. I'm not convinced either is without question the answer. I don't see Ponder doing what he couldn't do in college and actually staying healthy. I don't see Mallett suddenly developing footwork or being able to deal with pressure when he couldn't do it in college. In some ways he reminds me of Henne. Hopefully not, especially if we take him

 

[NYPhinzFan]

That draft was epic. It was truly the day of a thousand stories. It was like the JFK assassination in that most of us remember where we were when it happened.

I was sitting on the couch in my in-laws house, watching on a super small television. The thing I remember most was that sinking feeling in my gut when they cut to Brady Quinn stone-faced and NOT on the phone. As the person strode to the podium, before anything was even read, my mouth was hanging open.

I remember watching that draft with my brother whose a huge cowboys fan. Right before our pick was announced, I jokingly said "with the 9th pick in the 2007 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins select Ted Ginn Jr, WR Ohio State". Me and my brother laughed hysterically. I though I was dreaming when that's what I truly heard. I yelled so loud at the TV for so long, I got a headache and had to go lie down. I will never forget that experience.

 

[Roman529]

The only way I see us drafting Kaepernick is if we trade down and get him in Round Two. I have watched Kaepernick play at Nevada-Reno and he has nice size and mobility, but he has kind of a long windup throwing motion, but I think he can work on most of this. He needs to put on about 20 pounds....his legs look like Olive Oyl's.

 

[Elliott 1]

The only way I see us drafting Kaepernick is if we trade down and get him in Round Two. I have watched Kaepernick play at Nevada-Reno and he has nice size and mobility, but he has kind of a long windup throwing motion, but I think he can work on most of this. He needs to put on about 20 pounds....his legs look like Olive Oyl's.

Kaepernick weighed in at the Senior Bowl at a cut 6'4 5/8 and 233 lbs. His weight is perfect, and his durability is outstanding. Sports Science proved that his delivery is not slow. It isn't Marinoesque, but it isn't anything close to what his detractors claim.

Colin Kaepernick is the best QB prospect in this draft by far. He has no true weaknesses. He is either solid or outstanding in every aspect of being an NFL franchise QB; and thats a FACT.

 

[rrrrphin]

Check out Omar's pick;
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-2011-nfl-mock-draft-030811,0,1854590.htmlstory

LMAO

 

[tylerdolphin]

Kaepernick weighed in at the Senior Bowl at a cut 6'4 5/8 and 233 lbs. His weight is perfect, and his durability is outstanding. Sports Science proved that his delivery is not slow. It isn't Marinoesque, but it isn't anything close to what his detractors claim.

Colin Kaepernick is the best QB prospect in this draft by far. He has no true weaknesses. He is either solid or outstanding in every aspect of being an NFL franchise QB; and thats a FACT.

I think you meant opinion. But hey, thats just splitting hairs.

As far as him having no weaknesses, a quick google search found me this:

Has an elongated delivery which he will struggle to shorten due to long arms
Sidearm delivery minimizes his height advantage - low trajectory on passes
Lacks accuracy and spiral on his deeper passes
Comes out of a Pistol offense and will need to adjust to a conventional pro offense with snaps from center and more complex reads in the passing game
Looks uncomfortable in the pocket - doesn't see the field well
Thin build
Great athlete but lack of bulk and average change of direction makes a position change unlikely

The three I bolded seem pretty major if you ask me.

 

[Vaark]

lotsa rationale throughout this thread why I suggested this new FH smiley (colonimhocolon)

:imho:

 

[Elliott 1]

I think you meant opinion. But hey, thats just splitting hairs.

As far as him having no weaknesses, a quick google search found me this:



The three I bolded seem pretty major if you ask me.

I said true weaknesses.

Where he played and and what kind of offense he ran is something to be considered. It can't possibly be an actual weakness unless he shows later on that he has difficulty adjusting, something his trainer says isn't going to happen because he has already become proficient in the drills he has been running.

Like I said, it is a proven fact the delivery issue was blown way out of proportion. His delivery time is average, and not an elongated wind up like Byron Leftwich. Deep passes: Nevada didn't throw deep a lot, they didn't need to. There is little film to prove this and the reports from the Senior Bowl, the Combine and chatter from his workouts don't support a weakness there.

Looks uncomfortable and doesn't see the field well??? Total BS!! He had a 65% completion percentage last year and he has taken fewer sacks than any of the other top 10 QB's in this draft for the last 4 years, and it isn't even close. (far less than Ponder, who is supposed to be so quick minded and nimble of foot; and not only that Ponder missed a lot of games and Kap didn't)

The bulk thing again. Might have been an issue 2 years ago, but get with the here and now. He has already bulked up. 233 lbs. is a very good weight for a QB. This such BS!!!!! You have a guy who ran for over 4000 yards with zero durability issues. Hooey!

Like I said, no true weaknesses, and why is somebody like you posting stuff like this you know is out dated and erroneous? I don't usually see posts like this from you.

 

[Show Me Your TDs]

I said true weaknesses.

Where he played and and what kind of offense he ran is something to be considered. It can't possibly be an actual weakness unless he shows later on that he has difficulty adjusting, something his trainer says isn't going to happen because he has already become proficient in the drills he has been running.

Like I said, it is a proven fact the delivery issue was blown way out of proportion. His delivery time is average, and not an elongated wind up like Byron Leftwich. Deep passes: Nevada didn't throw deep a lot, they didn't need to. There is little film to prove this and the reports from the Senior Bowl, the Combine and chatter from his workouts don't support a weakness there.

Looks uncomfortable and doesn't see the field well??? Total BS!! He had a 65% completion percentage last year and he has taken fewer sacks than any of the other top 10 QB's in this draft for the last 4 years, and it isn't even close. (far less than Ponder, who is supposed to be so quick minded and nimble of foot; and not only that Ponder missed a lot of games and Kap didn't)

The bulk thing again. Might have been an issue 2 years ago, but get with the here and now. He has already bulked up. 233 lbs. is a very good weight for a QB. This such BS!!!!! You have a guy who ran for over 4000 yards with zero durability issues. Hooey!

Like I said, no true weaknesses, and why is somebody like you posting stuff like this you know is out dated and erroneous? I don't usually see posts like this from you.

I'm not as down on him as others but he is the true definition of a potential prospect. He has a very high ceiling but how knows if his game will ever translate to the NFL. The offense he ran has very little NFL value which makes it very difficult to evaluate for the NFL level. I wouldn't mind drafting him in a trade down scenario but if that happens it means Miami hasn't take the initiative and select true 1st round talent QB. BUT you can not overlook the delivery issue.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

I said true weaknesses.

Where he played and and what kind of offense he ran is something to be considered. It can't possibly be an actual weakness unless he shows later on that he has difficulty adjusting, something his trainer says isn't going to happen because he has already become proficient in the drills he has been running.

Like I said, it is a proven fact the delivery issue was blown way out of proportion. His delivery time is average, and not an elongated wind up like Byron Leftwich. Deep passes: Nevada didn't throw deep a lot, they didn't need to. There is little film to prove this and the reports from the Senior Bowl, the Combine and chatter from his workouts don't support a weakness there.

Looks uncomfortable and doesn't see the field well??? Total BS!! He had a 65% completion percentage last year and he has taken fewer sacks than any of the other top 10 QB's in this draft for the last 4 years, and it isn't even close. (far less than Ponder, who is supposed to be so quick minded and nimble of foot; and not only that Ponder missed a lot of games and Kap didn't)

The bulk thing again. Might have been an issue 2 years ago, but get with the here and now. He has already bulked up. 233 lbs. is a very good weight for a QB. This such BS!!!!! You have a guy who ran for over 4000 yards with zero durability issues. Hooey!

Like I said, no true weaknesses, and why is somebody like you posting stuff like this you know is out dated and erroneous? I don't usually see posts like this from you.

If he is "our" QB, I hope you're right.

If you are right, it will be because Kaepernick has an amazing will in conjunction with a jaw-dropping ability to correct his shortcomings. It WON'T be because he has no true weaknesses.

 

[vaneasy2338]

I like Colin as a person... Put simply, he's the type of player that you find yourself rooting despite having no loyalities to him or his team (kinda like Tebow). But we have bit in the *** too many times by taking the high character low risk player (we're not the only team either). It's time we take a risk at the quarterback position. If this staff doesn't realize that now... they never will.

 

[Elliott 1]

I like Colin as a person... Put simply, he's the type of player that you find yourself rooting despite having no loyalities to him or his team (kinda like Tebow). But we have bit in the *** too many times by taking the high character low risk player (we're not the only team either). It's time we take a risk at the quarterback position. If this staff doesn't realize that now... they never will.

I agree his love of the game is contagious, it's one of things that make him a great leader, but the guy is a vicious competitor. He has that, in your face I'm gonna beat you attitude.

Nobody cares about Mallett's party life. He is a risk because he is a sack taking machine compared to Kap. He is a risk because he has half a brain compared to Kap's full one.

Drafting Mallet instead of Kap would be stupid
; and there is no power in stupid.