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2026 Draft Strategy

JamesWsenior said:
Don't mind it in theory. However, perhaps the other teams also know this year is a bit weak (on offense side of the ball) compared to next year so unless you find

A) someone like downs falling to 11
B) a dumb ass like Ballard in Indy that thinks it will get them over the line and save his job

Nobody is trading a boatload of picks in rounds 1-3 next year (where they are more valuable) this year for 11th.

Someone like the Jets at 2 (who have another pick later in round 1) may be in a position to entice someone. At 11 don't see us getting a lot of calls for early round 27 picks.
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Yeah, it would be great to swing that type of deal but it takes a very specific set of circumstances.

It isn't really a strategy or viable plan. It is a pie in the sky, wet dream.
 
TFK said:
To me, starting Ewers the entirety of the 26 season isn't about seeing if he is our QB of the future, because as you said, that is highly unlikely. But it is about seeing if he is our QB2 of the future.

Winning games and putting the best team on the field shouldn't even be in our mind next season and probably in 27 as well. Just give Ewers the reps and find out if he can be our QB2 in 27, or QB1 in 27 until whoever we draft is ready to play.

This team needs to think long term and completely forget about the short term.

See if Ewers has what it takes to be a quality QB2 in this league, and if he doesn't, we address it in 27. If he somehow turns out to be a superstar, even better, but I wouldn't count on it. But bringing in another QB to compete with or replace Ewers this upcoming season is just foolish and detrimental to what we should be planning long term.
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I see your point but at this point i want 3 brand new qbs. Ewers hasn't shown much, even though i admit it was a small sample size. Let the qb they draft this year start
 
MrChadRico said:
You'll never guess what I want out of this draft.... huge steps in the right direction for fixing the oline. Id be fine if we spent 3 of our first 5 picks on the oline.

Build a great Oline that can go along side Paul for the next 8 to 10 years and the rest of the roster WILL fall into place. It'll make the QB we select better, it'll make the running game more effective, which prolongs drives, which keeps the defense fresh and makes them better.

Build a league leading Oline and the rest gets ALOT easier!
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I don't hate the thought process but 8-10 in the age of free agency isn't a thing anymore. If they are that good, you would be lucky to be able to pay and keep 2-3. Just have to keep the cupboard full to the next man is ready to step in.
 
I would be very surprised if Miami invests in a QB early in this draft.

They have Ewers and Miller, who are basically free, under contract through ‘26…(Ewers through ‘28)…and the new staff probably wants to make their own evaluation of them.

(No, you don’t know for sure if they’re going to work out or not. Neither do I.)

I believe Tua and Wilson are gone. Grab someone like Sawyer Robertson if he’s there on Day 3. Otherwise…build the trenches in ‘26.
 
The Goat said:
I would be very surprised if Miami invests in a QB early in this draft.

They have Ewers and Miller, who are basically free, under contract through ‘26…(Ewers through ‘28)…and the new staff probably wants to make their own evaluation of them.

(No, you don’t know for sure if they’re going to work out or not. Neither do I.)

I believe Tua and Wilson are gone. Grab someone like Sawyer Robertson if he’s there on Day 3. Otherwise…build the trenches in ‘26.
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Don't know if you count edge as "trench,l", but we do need help there. Also in the secondary. I think interior Dline can wait.

I would certainly look to draft Oline to at some point.
 
Mach2 said:
Don't know if you count edge as "trench,l", but we do need help there. Also in the secondary. I think interior Dline can wait.

I would certainly look to draft Oline to at some point.
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I have no issue drafting EDGE.
 
The Goat said:
I have no issue drafting EDGE.
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I didn't think you did.

I don't really consider edge as "trench ' in the modern sense. It was more of a question of how you look at it.

As far as the interior, we just drafted 3 guys last year, who all showed something at times and got better as they gained experience. Add in the vet Sieler, and I see other, more pressing needs.
 
The Goat said:
I would be very surprised if Miami invests in a QB early in this draft.

They have Ewers and Miller, who are basically free, under contract through ‘26…(Ewers through ‘28)…and the new staff probably wants to make their own evaluation of them.

(No, you don’t know for sure if they’re going to work out or not. Neither do I.)

I believe Tua and Wilson are gone. Grab someone like Sawyer Robertson if he’s there on Day 3. Otherwise…build the trenches in ‘26.
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Exactly. Paul, Brewer and Jackson (if kept) is a nice start on the offensive line. But investing premium picks there makes sense. Then Ewers gets a fair evaluation, if that's the plan.

Miami has five top 100 picks. I'd probably take two offensive linemen among those.
 
Mach2 said:
Don't know if you count edge as "trench,l", but we do need help there. Also in the secondary. I think interior Dline can wait.

I would certainly look to draft Oline to at some point.
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If one of the top three offensive linemen drop to 11, and that's Sullivan pick, I won't complain. That would likely mean Miami almost has to go defensive line in the 2nd.

Reese or Styles at 11 is tantalizing. Reese is likely top 5. The Warner comp to Styles had me going back to take a look. Styles does everything well. As a former safety, he can cover, but he can also rush the passer.

I know GB took Matthews years ago at linebacker, the same year Miami got Davis. So maybe?
 
Finswatch said:
I will say upfront I don't love this draft because it is lacking in depth and talent at certain positions especially quarterback.

The two guys I love for Miami are Reuben Bain and Frances Mauioga. Problem is I think they'll both be gone by the time we pick.

I like the two Utah tackles but they're light at 305lbs or so. And is it worth taking one at 11 if we're going to play him at guard?

We need corners desperately and there are 3 potential starters in Delane, McCoy and Terrell.
I think there's enough depth in this draft that we could get a good corner or IOL in round 2 or 3.

I just listened to Jeff Hafley's interview with Schraeger and it just confirmed what I think about him. There might be growing pains but he's going to coach this. team into 6-8 wins next year despite the very tough schedule.

Will we be in position to select one of the top QB's next draft? will the QB draft turn into what the '26 QB draft with a bunch of disappointing prospects and ones that decided to return to school? The '27 draft should be way better for QBs than this one but who knows?

I think Ty Simpson has the potential to be a really good starter if he's not rushed. It's possible the Jets or Cards/Browns could take him but I think he's going to be a tough sell for a GM picking in the top 5 or so.

Why not take Simpson this year, let him develop with Slowik and his QB coach for a year or two? I think he showed his upside this season when Bama beat Georgia and Vanderbilt. He didn't look good at the end of the season but nor did the rest of his offense. His OL was terrible and didn't give him a lot of time to throw but the arm talent and athletic ability are there for Simpson.

Why not grab him this year, let him develop and build out the O-line and skill spots for him during the next 2-3 drafts?
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Rev Kev said:
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Use your words, Rev. You calling for a ban, bro? Of what? Is that a clip from Barney or something? I'm calling for a ban of grown men using dinosaur memes.

You probably don't watch a lot of college football but where are we supposed to get a QB in the next 2 years? There aren't a lot of great options especially when you are picking in the middle of the draft every year.

I don't think Ewers or Cam Miller are the answer at QB.

That's the point of this subject and falling back on "we'll just grab one of the 20 great QB prospects in next year's draft" is a questionable way to fix the biggest hole in this roster.
 
Highzenga said:
Someone who can put the team on his back and no matter what can be counted on to win 10+ games no matter the roster.

Mahomes of course is an all time great but I think he might’ve peaked already. He doesn’t seem to be able to throw down field anymore for whatever reason.

Burrow is great but he’s been getting killed in Cincinnati and seems a level below elite.

Stafford, Maye & Darnold have been great this year but I wouldn’t say anyone of them are elite.
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Josh Allen?
 
I'll bet TJ Parker goes higher than where many mock drafts have him currently. His game reminds me a lot of Jaelan Phillips.
 
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