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Monday, April 28, 2008
Draft Grades from ESPN, USAToday, and Sports Illustrated
My personal opinion is Miami did exceptionally well in this years draft. Best draft in years could land 4-5 starters which is exceptional considering the average NFL draft over the last 5 years averages 2 starters per year.Perhaps the steal of the draft was landing the second rated QB on the board at #57 without having to make a trade to make it happen. Here is some drade grade & comments by ESPN, Sports Illustrateds Peter King and USA Today...
ESPNs Mel Kiper
GRADE: B-Jake Long fills a need at left tackle, and I liked Bill Parcells' selection of Clemson DE Phillip Merling with the 32nd overall pick because he's solid against the run. The pick of Chad Henne in the second round tells you Miami is not sold on John Beck; however, I'm not sold on Henne. He has accuracy issues and a long delivery and he isn't mobile. I do like his toughness and he does have some of those intangibles you look for in a quarterback. Defensive end Kendall Langford is a big body, but I thought he was somewhat of a reach after an average senior season. Shawn Murphy really came on as a guard and he could battle for a starting spot. Jalen Parmele was a workhorse at Toledo, a big running back who also has some speed. And Lionel Dotson was a good seventh-round pick who should be able to help at nose tackle.
Sports Illustrated Peter King
The five teams I liked
1. Miami.
It started before the draft. In 2006 tight end Anthony Fasano was the 53rd player picked in the draft, by Dallas. In 2007 linebacker Akin Ayodele started 14 games for Dallas. The Dolphins acquired those two players for the 100th pick in the 2008 draft, their fourth-rounder. Are either of those guys great players? No. But Bill Parcells always believes in improving every spot on the roster, 1 through 53, and this trade was part of that.
USA TODAY
Miami Dolphins: Grade B Minus
Safely tucked away OT Jake Long as first overall choice last Tuesday. Should start on the left side for many years. DE Phillip Merling slipped into second round after a weak workout and sports hernia surgery but he should fit this 3-4 scheme on the left side, more because he can play the run than for his pass-rushing. Great value here, especially if Dolphins trade Jason Taylor. QB Chad Henne will be an immediate factor. Solid, solid board.
I have also posted our players drafted STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES from Scouts Inc at http://thedolphininsider.blogspot.com/
Draft Grades from ESPN, USAToday, and Sports Illustrated
My personal opinion is Miami did exceptionally well in this years draft. Best draft in years could land 4-5 starters which is exceptional considering the average NFL draft over the last 5 years averages 2 starters per year.Perhaps the steal of the draft was landing the second rated QB on the board at #57 without having to make a trade to make it happen. Here is some drade grade & comments by ESPN, Sports Illustrateds Peter King and USA Today...
ESPNs Mel Kiper
GRADE: B-Jake Long fills a need at left tackle, and I liked Bill Parcells' selection of Clemson DE Phillip Merling with the 32nd overall pick because he's solid against the run. The pick of Chad Henne in the second round tells you Miami is not sold on John Beck; however, I'm not sold on Henne. He has accuracy issues and a long delivery and he isn't mobile. I do like his toughness and he does have some of those intangibles you look for in a quarterback. Defensive end Kendall Langford is a big body, but I thought he was somewhat of a reach after an average senior season. Shawn Murphy really came on as a guard and he could battle for a starting spot. Jalen Parmele was a workhorse at Toledo, a big running back who also has some speed. And Lionel Dotson was a good seventh-round pick who should be able to help at nose tackle.
Sports Illustrated Peter King
The five teams I liked
1. Miami.
It started before the draft. In 2006 tight end Anthony Fasano was the 53rd player picked in the draft, by Dallas. In 2007 linebacker Akin Ayodele started 14 games for Dallas. The Dolphins acquired those two players for the 100th pick in the 2008 draft, their fourth-rounder. Are either of those guys great players? No. But Bill Parcells always believes in improving every spot on the roster, 1 through 53, and this trade was part of that.
USA TODAY
Miami Dolphins: Grade B Minus
Safely tucked away OT Jake Long as first overall choice last Tuesday. Should start on the left side for many years. DE Phillip Merling slipped into second round after a weak workout and sports hernia surgery but he should fit this 3-4 scheme on the left side, more because he can play the run than for his pass-rushing. Great value here, especially if Dolphins trade Jason Taylor. QB Chad Henne will be an immediate factor. Solid, solid board.
I have also posted our players drafted STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES from Scouts Inc at http://thedolphininsider.blogspot.com/
