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With the 2015 NFL draft in the books, and by all intents and purposes I'd say that the bulk of us came away pretty pleased, what would everyone do differently? I admittedly didn't get as much tape study in as I have in years past, but I'm an arm chair GM so I like most others have an opinion. Considering where all the prospects ended up and at the picks we ended up picking, I think we've had a couple days to digest and determine who exactly makes sense where to ourselves. All in all I was as pleased with this draft as I can ever remember being, and it finally looks like our FO has a shared philosophy they're setting out and executing, only time will tell how these guys will workout.
The guidelines for this are very minimal. Just take our picks at each spot (no trades), considering who is on the board and make the picks you think make the most sense. Ideally you should consider scheme, as well as the coaching staff concerning organizational and philosophical fits. Aside from that I know some people do a draft where they pick guys with each pick and document them as the draft goes, feel free to post this here too. Without further ado, this is my Dolphins re-draft.
1. DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville (actual pick)
Now I'm a little torn on this pick. After sitting back and looking at it I think I would've preferred Marcus Peters. There's a couple reasons for this. First of all I wasn't as high on Parker as much of the board, I thought this was right around what his value was and I think the A.J. Green comps are insane, but I hope I'm wrong. Second of all I liked the depth at WR a ton in this draft, and the way the draft shook out I thought there was tremendous value later in the draft, especially compared to CB. Lastly, I considered CB a more immediate need than WR with Jennings in the fold.
I really liked some guys who went later at WR. I was high on Tre McBride who nearly went undrafted, was high on Sammie Coates and I really think the Steelers just grabbed back-to-back Martavius Bryants. Jaelan Strong in round 3 was solid value. Even Dezmin Lewis in round 7 would've been a solid get.
With all that said I stuck with Parker, who I think was the 2nd best selection at the spot. The reason I don't go with Peters is because I don't think he'd fit well with Philbin at all. For that reason I find it unrealistic that he was ever considered, so I'm more than happy to go with Parker at this spot in a re-draft. He's a great fit for our offense, I'm a little less bullish on Parker's upside, but it was a solid player at solid value.
2. Jake Fisher, OT/OG, Oregon
Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma (actual pick)
I was really hoping Fisher would be the pick here...I really thought it would be a true slam-dunk of a pick and solidify our line for a long-time. Thought he was a day 1 starter at LG with the ability to kick outside when we moved on from Albert. He was position versatile, I perfect scheme fit, filled our biggest need and was exceptional value, he checked all the boxes for me. I was disappointed when we didn't go with him.
I'd say this was the pick I was least enthused on, but I like the fit and the value. Phillips will have to fix his pad level and show a lot more consistency, but the player has a ton of upside and has a huge amount of range for a man his size. He makes this run-d nearly impossible to run on. I also would've looked at Paul Dawson at this spot, because I find behind this DL he would be able to wreak havoc. Not a bad pick, but Jake Fisher to me is the one that got away.
4. Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Jamil Douglas, OG, Arizona St. (actual pick)
With guard out of the way, I would've started to look at our core positional needs and taken the highest on the board. That would be picking from a list of MLB, CB, DT, RB and FS. Jarrett slipped in the draft and was a very strong value for the Falcons in round 5, and he would've been near the top of my want list if we were sitting in round 4 looking for a DT. He's not quite the space eater that Phillips is, but he would've been a solid rotational piece along the defensive-line. Knowing now that Ajayi would make it to our 5th rounder makes this pick easier, because Ajayi is a guy I would've considered far earlier in this draft.
5. Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis (actual pick)
I thought this was a fantastic pick. Guy's a playmaker and perfect scheme fit. Hard-working kid, solid value and I think he can make it on the outside down the road. Might not make an immediate impact outside of special teams but loved the pick.
5. Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise St. (actual pick)
Hands down my favorite pick of the draft. I really considered this guy a superior prospect to Melvin Gordon, and tho I didn't do as much tape study as in the past as I've mentioned, I did go through RB's thoroughly. His knee obviously dropped him...but it didn't stop him from getting more than 300 touches last year while staying healthy. The guy will likely have a short shelf-life, but in the fifth round he brings everything we lack in our backfield. He's a weapon in the passing game, has a powerful stiff arm to go with a solid build. He'll help in the redzone and on 3rd downs as long as he can avoid fumbles and I'd be surprised if he doesn't lead the backfield in touches.
5. Cedric Thompson, FS, Minnesota (actual pick)
I'm going to defer to popular opinion here as I haven't watched him play. There seems to be some mixed reviews on him in terms of how good his instincts are. But he appears to fit want we want in our safeties and he's a high intangible guy. Not floored by the pick, but fits a need and I'll reserve judgement until I watch him.
5. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon / Nick O'Leary, TE, Florida St.
Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan St. (actual pick)
We're taking chances on some knees here...but if you can land the top CB prospect pre-injury in round 5 I take that chance. Obviously I don't have access to his medical, if it's as bad as it seems to be yeah probably stay away from him. In that event I'd bolster our TE depth and draft Nick O'Leary to be our next Charles Clay pet project to compete with Arthur Lynch. Jordan Cameron struggles to stay healthy so depth behind him would be valuable.
I don't mind the Lippett pick, can't say I've ever watched him play CB. Seems like a guy who will stick on a roster for several years.
So lets see what the rest of you arm chair GM's got, what would YOU have done?
The guidelines for this are very minimal. Just take our picks at each spot (no trades), considering who is on the board and make the picks you think make the most sense. Ideally you should consider scheme, as well as the coaching staff concerning organizational and philosophical fits. Aside from that I know some people do a draft where they pick guys with each pick and document them as the draft goes, feel free to post this here too. Without further ado, this is my Dolphins re-draft.
1. DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville (actual pick)
Now I'm a little torn on this pick. After sitting back and looking at it I think I would've preferred Marcus Peters. There's a couple reasons for this. First of all I wasn't as high on Parker as much of the board, I thought this was right around what his value was and I think the A.J. Green comps are insane, but I hope I'm wrong. Second of all I liked the depth at WR a ton in this draft, and the way the draft shook out I thought there was tremendous value later in the draft, especially compared to CB. Lastly, I considered CB a more immediate need than WR with Jennings in the fold.
I really liked some guys who went later at WR. I was high on Tre McBride who nearly went undrafted, was high on Sammie Coates and I really think the Steelers just grabbed back-to-back Martavius Bryants. Jaelan Strong in round 3 was solid value. Even Dezmin Lewis in round 7 would've been a solid get.
With all that said I stuck with Parker, who I think was the 2nd best selection at the spot. The reason I don't go with Peters is because I don't think he'd fit well with Philbin at all. For that reason I find it unrealistic that he was ever considered, so I'm more than happy to go with Parker at this spot in a re-draft. He's a great fit for our offense, I'm a little less bullish on Parker's upside, but it was a solid player at solid value.
2. Jake Fisher, OT/OG, Oregon
Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma (actual pick)
I was really hoping Fisher would be the pick here...I really thought it would be a true slam-dunk of a pick and solidify our line for a long-time. Thought he was a day 1 starter at LG with the ability to kick outside when we moved on from Albert. He was position versatile, I perfect scheme fit, filled our biggest need and was exceptional value, he checked all the boxes for me. I was disappointed when we didn't go with him.
I'd say this was the pick I was least enthused on, but I like the fit and the value. Phillips will have to fix his pad level and show a lot more consistency, but the player has a ton of upside and has a huge amount of range for a man his size. He makes this run-d nearly impossible to run on. I also would've looked at Paul Dawson at this spot, because I find behind this DL he would be able to wreak havoc. Not a bad pick, but Jake Fisher to me is the one that got away.
4. Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
Jamil Douglas, OG, Arizona St. (actual pick)
With guard out of the way, I would've started to look at our core positional needs and taken the highest on the board. That would be picking from a list of MLB, CB, DT, RB and FS. Jarrett slipped in the draft and was a very strong value for the Falcons in round 5, and he would've been near the top of my want list if we were sitting in round 4 looking for a DT. He's not quite the space eater that Phillips is, but he would've been a solid rotational piece along the defensive-line. Knowing now that Ajayi would make it to our 5th rounder makes this pick easier, because Ajayi is a guy I would've considered far earlier in this draft.
5. Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis (actual pick)
I thought this was a fantastic pick. Guy's a playmaker and perfect scheme fit. Hard-working kid, solid value and I think he can make it on the outside down the road. Might not make an immediate impact outside of special teams but loved the pick.
5. Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise St. (actual pick)
Hands down my favorite pick of the draft. I really considered this guy a superior prospect to Melvin Gordon, and tho I didn't do as much tape study as in the past as I've mentioned, I did go through RB's thoroughly. His knee obviously dropped him...but it didn't stop him from getting more than 300 touches last year while staying healthy. The guy will likely have a short shelf-life, but in the fifth round he brings everything we lack in our backfield. He's a weapon in the passing game, has a powerful stiff arm to go with a solid build. He'll help in the redzone and on 3rd downs as long as he can avoid fumbles and I'd be surprised if he doesn't lead the backfield in touches.
5. Cedric Thompson, FS, Minnesota (actual pick)
I'm going to defer to popular opinion here as I haven't watched him play. There seems to be some mixed reviews on him in terms of how good his instincts are. But he appears to fit want we want in our safeties and he's a high intangible guy. Not floored by the pick, but fits a need and I'll reserve judgement until I watch him.
5. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon / Nick O'Leary, TE, Florida St.
Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan St. (actual pick)
We're taking chances on some knees here...but if you can land the top CB prospect pre-injury in round 5 I take that chance. Obviously I don't have access to his medical, if it's as bad as it seems to be yeah probably stay away from him. In that event I'd bolster our TE depth and draft Nick O'Leary to be our next Charles Clay pet project to compete with Arthur Lynch. Jordan Cameron struggles to stay healthy so depth behind him would be valuable.
I don't mind the Lippett pick, can't say I've ever watched him play CB. Seems like a guy who will stick on a roster for several years.
So lets see what the rest of you arm chair GM's got, what would YOU have done?
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