Charlie Campbell's new pick

[Coach_Rob]

Miami Dolphins: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

2015 is a critical season for Dennis Hickey and Joe Philbin after escaping the axe this year. I've been mocking a corner to Miami, which makes sense, but a rookie corner probably won't beat out the organization's veterans. In a vital season for job security an impact running back could have the biggest immediate benefit. Gordon and Lamar Miller could form a nice tandem together.

Gordon has a rare combination of being fast while having quality size. The 6-foot-1, 213-pounder has dangerous speed to be a threat to score on any carry. In 2014, he averaged 7.5 yards per carry for 2,587 yards with 29 touchdowns. Gordon had 19 receptions for 153 yards and three scores, too. His superb quickness had him tied for the FBS record in career average in yards per carry with stellar mark of 8.26 yards per carry after the Bowling Green game (13-253).

Gordon was one of the most explosive backs in the nation in 2013. He brought an explosive element to the Badgers' backfield that Montee Ball never provided during his great college career. For the year, Gordon averaged 7.8 yards per carry for 1,609 yards on only 206 carries and 12 touchdowns. The Kenosha, Wisconsin product stood out while backing up Montee Ball and James White in 2012. He made the most of his limited chances while averaging 10 yards per carry. Gordon ran for 621 yards and three touchdowns on only 62 carries.

Pick change; previously Trae Waynes, CB

don't know how I feel. I like him but there are a lot bigger needs

 

[xXwarXx]

Outside of a top notch WR, I don't think there's a player that would have a bigger effect on our team than Gordon.

I'm fine with drafting for need when the right player is there, but in the 1st rnd, I don't see any need fillers that will come close to outproducing Gordon.

 

[MiamiDolphin618]

Yeah Im not sure how anyone could complain with a pick like Gordon. I actually prefer Gurley even with the injury but either way. I will have a list of players at 14 that I will be happy with…both of those guys will be on it. Give me the elite talent all day long.

 

[xXwarXx]

Yeah Im not sure how anyone could complain with a pick like Gordon. I actually prefer Gurley even with the injury but either way. I will have a list of players at 14 that I will be happy with…both of those guys will be on it. Give me the elite talent all day long.

A lot of people prefer Gurley because of his size, which I completely understand, but I think Gordon is a better player. I'd be happy with both.

 

[MiamiDolphin618]

A lot of people prefer Gurley because of his size, which I completely understand, but I think Gordon is a better player. I'd be happy with both.

Nothing wrong with that. I like Gurley better because I think he has a better vision and feet…but honestly both of these guys are special players with special qualities. I like Lamar Miller, honestly I do. But if you watch Lamar Miller…and then you watch those two…its night and day.

People talk about Moreno's game vs NE where he took that game over…it was amazing no? Thats what these two offer every single week. Im not saying they are going to take every game over…thats impossible. But there will be multiple games where we can sit back and say wow Gurley/Gordon just utterly dominated that game…they couldn't stop him. Not to mention the pressure it takes off Tannehill..being able to actually run the ball in the 4th quarter with a lead, etc.

 

[FSU Truth]

I would throw up if this was the pick....

 

[Birdmond]

I think Gordon is a faster version of Curtis Martin and will have a similar career. I would not be upset if he's the pick but everything I've heard or read says Hickey prefers Gurley. I'm also okay with that.

 

[slk018]

Please NO!
Gordon is fine. You don't take a rb that high unless he is special...Todd Gurley is. With the injury, I would rather not go RB. but, if its Gurley im fine. Just now on Gordon, and im not knocking Gordon he is good. But, he doesn't break tackles and offer everything Gurley does. Gordon is great in the open field. But Gurley does it all

 

[I am Bane]

I think Gordon is a faster version of Curtis Martin and will have a similar career. I would not be upset if he's the pick but everything I've heard or read says Hickey prefers Gurley. I'm also okay with that.

I disagree with this because Curtis Martin is a thicker frame and build who runs with power to break through tackles as well as slashing and cutbacks.

Gordon on the other hand doesnt have a thick frame in any way, as well as doesnt fight well through arm tackles... sometimes seems to go down too easy. But yes he is faster than Curtis Martin and does have great talent and ability. But, if he is going to be a Hall of Famer like Martin, with great consistency throughout games and his career, and barely missing any games in his career, retiring as the 4th all time rusher ever... we will see.

Curtis Martin also had injuries and durability issues coming out of college (Gurley) but he basically rarely ever missed games in his career and took bucket loads of carries each year.

 

[Birdmond]

Martin was 5'11" 210 at the combine. Pretty much the same size and was not a power runner in college. Gordon will fill out.

 

[I am Bane]

Martin was 5'11" 210 at the combine. Pretty much the same size and was not a power runner in college. Gordon will fill out.

gordon doesnt have the body to fill out... sorry. he is more of a wiry frame. Curtis martin was shorter yes, but thicker YES... he had more muscle tone and thicker frame than Gordon. Not saying Gordon wont get stronger, but his frame is tough to build thickness. And once again he doesnt fight through arm tackles, goes down too easily often. He still is a top talent with massive ability, but those are flaws I see in him. Unlike Curtis Martin.

Emmitt Smith is another great example of thickness and size. now he was like 5'9'' 220... much shorter than Gordon, but more muscle mass and thickness. just another example of size to thickness and body frames.

Jamaal Charles would be a guy I could relate more to Gordon... or (but I dont want to degrade Gordon) size wise and style a Chris Johnson.

 

[xXwarXx]

Gordon is 212 lbs and not even in the nfl yet, what is this talk that he's to small or won't fill out?

This makes no sense under any circumstances.

 

[I am Bane]

Gordon is 212 lbs and not even in the nfl yet, what is this talk that he's to small or won't fill out?

This makes no sense under any circumstances.

im just talking about his body frame. he has a very thin lower body, that doesnt bring much power with it. he has the guns, but also doesnt have a big upper body frame that he runs behind. i'm not saying he doesnt have muscle. im not saying he isnt tall. he isnt thick, and doesnt have the body frame that brings power running, or breaks downhill tackles.

 

[xXwarXx]

im just talking about his body frame. he has a very thin lower body, that doesnt bring much power with it. he has the guns, but also doesnt have a big upper body frame that he runs behind. i'm not saying he doesnt have muscle. im not saying he isnt tall. he isnt thick, and doesnt have the body frame that brings power running, or breaks downhill tackles.

212 lbs of pure muscle is not small by any standard.

 

[xXwarXx]

I think Gordon is a faster version of Curtis Martin and will have a similar career. I would not be upset if he's the pick but everything I've heard or read says Hickey prefers Gurley. I'm also okay with that.

Where have you read that, the only rumors I've seen p, draft wise, is that they interviewed almost all of the senior bowl rbs, zmd that they also looked at a lot of deep threat WRs.

In all honesty I think we Should we consider offering a late pick for Doug Martin. Bucs are moving on from that, he should be fresh and ready for another big year.