1st Round Selections Underscore Direction of Team

[Finlawyer]

Yes, if we had stayed at No. 3, we could have drafted Pitts or Chase. Bu we already have Giesecki who is developing nicely and will be extended. As to Chase, it is not the end of the world. Grier kept his options open by grabbing the Eagles No. 6 pick in exchange for our No. 12 this year and our No. 1 next year, which is replaced by San Francisco's 1st next year. However, we believed that Cincy may take Sewell or that Atlanta would take a QB or trade out of the pick.

So we gambled. On the upside, we got at least 2 additional picks--a third round pick next year and a first round in 2023. Was that enough to risk losing Chase? Yes.

No doubt, there is a difference between Chase and Waddle. Waddle has tremendous speed and can be a great weapon. He has the same frame as Carolina's Steve Smith.

At No. 18, we threw caution to the wind and went for greatness. We are all concerned about Phillips' concussion history but I trust Flo to make that decision. It's his ass if he must retire due to concussions.

Tonight, we need a center and stud RB.

Speaking of risk, the 49ers gave up a lot to move up to No. 3 this year.

In the AFC East, the Patriots spent like drunken sailors and Mack Jones is average.

Miami needs Tua and his OL to greatly improve.

 

[AdamD13]

RT appears to be a glaring hole that needs to be addressed.

 

[andyahs]

I don't think Grier gambled. I think Waddle was their target.

 

[landshark44]

Waddle + 2022 3rd + 2023 1st > Chase or Pitts.....

hopefully

 

[lbmclean_nocal]

RT appears to be a glaring hole that needs to be addressed.

Getting a RT better at PP than Hunt will allow Fuller and Waddle time to get on their horses

 

[KCPhin]

RT appears to be a glaring hole that needs to be addressed.

Jenkins is so perfect for this team

 

[SCOTTY]

RT appears to be a glaring hole that needs to be addressed.

Haha. glaring hole

 

[artdnj]

Grier went for the homerun, super draft so far

 

[Sumlit]

Not much of a gamble, IMO. There is risk, sure, but they've clearly gone for fits that are ready to contribute.

If anything, this shows the team has realized they're ahead of schedule and started pivoting from rebuild mode to compete mode.

Contrast last year's 1st round where they selected raw players who would need more than one year to be ready, with this year's first round where they selected players who fill their biggest needs and are ready to contribute from day one.

Shows to me that they are pivoting their plans to go for playoffs. Waddle and Phillips make the Dolphins better today than yesterday, and they'll be immediate contributors.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

Yes, if we had stayed at No. 3, we could have drafted Pitts or Chase. Bu we already have Giesecki who is developing nicely and will be extended. As to Chase, it is not the end of the world. Grier kept his options open by grabbing the Eagles No. 6 pick in exchange for our No. 12 this year and our No. 1 next year, which is replaced by San Francisco's 1st next year. However, we believed that Cincy may take Sewell or that Atlanta would take a QB or trade out of the pick.

So we gambled. On the upside, we got at least 2 additional picks--a third round pick next year and a first round in 2023. Was that enough to risk losing Chase? Yes.

No doubt, there is a difference between Chase and Waddle. Waddle has tremendous speed and can be a great weapon. He has the same frame as Carolina's Steve Smith.

At No. 18, we threw caution to the wind and went for greatness. We are all concerned about Phillips' concussion history but I trust Flo to make that decision. It's his *** if he must retire due to concussions.

Tonight, we need a center and stud RB.

Speaking of risk, the 49ers gave up a lot to move up to No. 3 this year.

In the AFC East, the Patriots spent like drunken sailors and Mack Jones is average.

Miami needs Tua and his OL to greatly improve.

Agree in general. However, I don't think Miami "threw caution to the wind." I think they did due diligence, read medical reports, interviews, and were satisfied he was not 'an injury waiting to happen.'

 

[fansinceGWilson]

RT appears to be a glaring hole that needs to be addressed.

I struggle with "glaring." It may be Grier/Flo disagree also. No OT in R2 and there is no "glaring hole."

 

[circumstances]

Waddle + 2022 3rd + 2023 1st > Chase or Pitts.....

hopefully

Waddle > Chase or Pitts

hopefully

2022 3rd rounder and 2023 1st rounder = PROFIT

 

[Lionstone]

I love the Waddle pick over any other option. I believe that Gesicki and Waddle together on the field challenges an opposing defense. Add Parker, Fuller, and Gaskins to give a balanced attack that should be hard to stop.

 

[fansinceGWilson]

I love the Waddle pick over any other option. I believe that Gesicki and Waddle together on the field challenges an opposing defense. Add Parker, Fuller, and Gaskins to give a balanced attack that should be hard to stop.

I'd change that a little. "I believe that Fuller and Waddle together on the field challenges an opposing defense.

 

[GhostArmOfMarino]

While I'm not a huge fan of Waddle I do appreciate that we swung for the fences trying to get a big play guy on offense.

Phillips...if he stays healthy you're all going to love him. He has the size to manhandle his opponent and set the edge as well as the athleticism to make any blocker whos first step is a bit too slow look foolish on any down.