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Trying to take an objective look at what our needs are heading into the draft based on the current depth chart.

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The offensive side of the ball seems very set to me. In fact, almost the entire roster seems to be set at this point. Unless they are really sour on their previous running backs, I think WR, TE, and RB are all in good shape. I also think the offensive line is probably set at this point too. Without any premium picks, I can't seem them counting on a mid to late round pick to upgrade the talent they have unless they're looking to take a project player or two that better fits McDaniel's scheme.

The defensive side of the ball looks less settled to me. There is basically no one behind Van Ginkle and Phillips on the Edge. They may address that by a adding free agent after the draft like Melvin Ingram, but even then they still need some added talent. Our depth at inside linebacker is nothing to get excited about either, but at least they have a few bodies there and may decide Scarlett and Eguavoen will have to do for now.

Based on the depth chart I believe we have to be targeting edge and linebacker with our 3rd and 4th picks. It also wouldn't surprise me if Grier does everything he can to trade the remaining late round picks for 2023 picks.
 
Offensive line still probably needs pieces. The linebacker position needs upgrading too. Especially middle linebacker. Running back needs to be addressed. Mostert is great when he's on the field, but he's hurt a lot and Edmonds is probably better in a rotational role. Tight end is another position that could be addressed. Gesicki is on a franchise tag, and McDaniel could decide that he isn't really a fit for his offense after this season.
 
jc4005 said:
Trying to take an objective look at what our needs are heading into the draft based on the current depth chart.

www.espn.com

Miami Dolphins 2024 NFL Depth Chart - ESPN

Check out the 2024 Miami Dolphins NFL depth chart on ESPN. Includes full details on starters, second, third and fourth tier Dolphins players.
www.espn.com www.espn.com

The offensive side of the ball seems very set to me. In fact, almost the entire roster seems to be set at this point. Unless they are really sour on their previous running backs, I think WR, TE, and RB are all in good shape. I also think the offensive line is probably set at this point too. Without any premium picks, I can't seem them counting on a mid to late round pick to upgrade the talent they have unless they're looking to take a project player or two that better fits McDaniel's scheme.

The defensive side of the ball looks less settled to me. There is basically no one behind Van Ginkle and Phillips on the Edge. They may address that by a adding free agent after the draft like Melvin Ingram, but even then they still need some added talent. Our depth at inside linebacker is nothing to get excited about either, but at least they have a few bodies there and may decide Scarlett and Eguavoen will have to do for now.

Based on the depth chart I believe we have to be targeting edge and linebacker with our 3rd and 4th picks. It also wouldn't surprise me if Grier does everything he can to trade the remaining late round picks for 2023 picks.
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Just speculation, but I suspect those positions with a lot of short-term contracts (1-2 yrs) will be scoured for replacements. Not bad, since low round players aren't expected to start year 1.
A position like CB, with two aging (by NFL standards) starters may influence the draft.
Any position where the depth is suspect may be targets.
All that said, these are going to be low round picks. Not a bad spot to go BPA
 
Am I the only one extremely concerned about our right tackle position? We had 3 offensive linemen last year in the top 10 in pressures allowed: davis, Jackson and eichenberg. It seems like we are rolling with either eichenberg or Jackson out there. To me this is by far the most pressing need.
 
rickd13 said:
Offensive line still probably needs pieces. The linebacker position needs upgrading too. Especially middle linebacker. Running back needs to be addressed. Mostert is great when he's on the field, but he's hurt a lot and Edmonds is probably better in a rotational role. Tight end is another position that could be addressed. Gesicki is on a franchise tag, and McDaniel could decide that he isn't really a fit for his offense after this season.
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I think RB depending on what they think they have in Gerrid Doaks, and what they think about Myles Gaskin brother. :ffic:
 
I think with Bowden being able to run the ball we are good at RB.

I do think we need OL depth and competition. If Armstead gets injured, even for a few games, which is something we have to expect given the history there, we may be in trouble. So I can’t say we are set at OL without more depth and competition.


There is a good bit of depth on OL in the middle rounds. Tom and a few others. Tom has the ability to play both center and OT.

But ILB is a def. Need. As is an edge/OLB for depth. Post draft could be a ver option. But we also need to save some cap rollover space for next year.
 
rickd13 said:
Offensive line still probably needs pieces. The linebacker position needs upgrading too. Especially middle linebacker. Running back needs to be addressed. Mostert is great when he's on the field, but he's hurt a lot and Edmonds is probably better in a rotational role. Tight end is another position that could be addressed. Gesicki is on a franchise tag, and McDaniel could decide that he isn't really a fit for his offense after this season.
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With Hill added to the mix, Gesicki is going to flourish.
 
what are needs are and who we might draft are two complete different things........I'm hoping we won't reach for any position at 102. Follow your board at that spot. The team at least on paper looks much better than last year with the 22 pretty much set unless something crazy happens........the value at 102 is probably going to be RB or IOL so drafting a LB just because we need depth would not be smart. Edge is possible if you're looking for a situational pass rusher there. As far as Center, you might get one that could develop but don’t expect him to start day one as a rookie.
 
Danny said:
what are needs are and who we might draft are two complete different things........I'm hoping we won't reach for any position at 102. Follow your board at that spot. The team at least on paper looks much better than last year with the 22 pretty much set unless something crazy happens........the value at 102 is probably going to be RB or IOL so drafting a LB just because we need depth would not be smart. Edge is possible if you're looking for a situational pass rusher there. As far as Center, you might get one that could develop but don’t expect him to start day one as a rookie.
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Yep. And there might be value at tight end at that spot also. I hope they don't ignore any position if there is value there when they pick.
 
rickd13 said:
Yep. And there might be value at tight end at that spot also. I hope they don't ignore any position if there is value there when they pick.
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TE is for sure very possible. This TE class is not bad and if the run starts late then a TE could be the best value there. It'd come down to would they want another young player on a very young TE room and you'd need to trade or cut one most likely.....Shaheen to me would be the odd man out unless a team makes an offer for Gesicki that we like too much.
 
Good post. I agree that Miami needs some pass rushing depth. That will probably be the focus at 102, 125 or maybe both (DE, LB).

I think the team will roll with Eichenberg or Jackson at RT. Not ideal necessarily, but maybe one of those players develop. If they draft an offensive linemen that player could be in the mix, but that's a lot to expect for mid-rounders.

The Dolphins still need a feature running back IMO and there could be some real value at running back (Cook, Brian Robinson etc.).

There also could be the "too good to pass up" option. I know Miami looks strong at tight end, but Woods from Virginia is one of the more intriguing prospects mocked in that 102-125 range. Tom from Wake Forest should be long gone, but that could be a no-brainer if he's still available.
 
I would like to us go LB at 102 and possibly 125. There will most likely be talent available. Troy Anderson, Brandon Smith, Clarke, Rodriguez, Chenal. You never know who out of that group will fall. And they all have production or physical talent to justify them best available.
 
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