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“The Dolphins had one of my favorite drafts, and they're a sneaky good underdog pick to win the AFC East. Perhaps their worst draft moment came when the Broncos traded ahead of them to select UNC running back Javonte Williams (No. 35) in the second round. Williams would have rounded out the Dolphins' offense, which still lacks a difference-making ball carrier. Duke Johnson and Adrian Peterson are two compelling free-agent names who could be added to the mix as role players.”

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Team is heading in the right direction by most media outlets........just a few on Finheaven to bitch and moan.

National perception of Dolphins draft highly positive

This is just some of the high praise the Dolphins draft is getting nationally. Not adding one of the top 3 running backs does sting, but Miami added likely added four day one starters so far. Hunter Long I understand is not a real position of need in 2021, but he is really good and is great...
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Grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Kiper picks his top teams, sleepers and more

The Jaguars got a star at No. 1. The Steelers and Cowboys tried to plug holes. Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2021 report card is here.
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Miami Dolphins: A​

Top needs: DE, WR, OLB

The Dolphins came into this draft with an extra first- and-second-round pick (added a valuable 2023 first-rounder) and had clear needs to fill. They had to get some receiving help for Tua Tagovailoa. They needed a young, talented pass-rusher to put into their edge-rushing rotation. And if they are going to move Robert Hunt to guard full-time, they had to draft a potential starter at offensive tackle.

That's why I like what general manager Chris Grier did. Tagovailoa struggled as a rookie last season, but there should be no way he averages 6.3 yards per attempt again in 2021. The addition of No. 5 overall pick Jaylen Waddle (and free-agent signing Will Fuller V) means he now has multiple playmakers to run after the catch and to target on deep balls. Waddle was the fifth-ranked player on my board. Jaelan Phillips (18) is a silky-smooth edge rusher with the physical traits to average 10 sacks per season. As I wrote Thursday night, he likely would have been a top-10 pick if he didn't have an injury history.

I really liked their Day 2 haul as well. Jevon Holland (36) will compete to start at free safety. Liam Eichenberg (42) has a good chance to be their Day 1 right tackle in place of Hunt; he was a three-year starter at left tackle for Notre Dame. Tight end Hunter Long (81) is an awesome player who will compete as a blocker and catch a few passes up the seam. He's one of my favorites in this class, and he's a nice complement for Mike Gesicki, who had 703 receiving yards last season.

Grier didn't have any picks in Rounds 4, 5 or 6, but seventh-round pick Larnel Coleman (231) has a chance to stick on the team as a swing tackle. I thought he might go in Round 5.

Looking at this roster, I don't think it's far away from being a Super Bowl contender, and the Dolphins hit their major needs. The other major bonus is that they ended up moving down three spots from No. 3 after some maneuvering and picked up that 2023 first-round pick. This is a stellar class overall, and the AFC East is going to be a fun race in 2021.
 
I like where it’s headed, solid moves. But I need to see it to believe it. Too many years as a fin fan and I’ve seen this team invent ways to lose that a Hollywood screenwriter could only dream up. However, the last two years I’ve seen this team climb over some hurdles they weren’t able to do under past regimes. So I am a believer in this staff.
 
andyahs said:
Team is heading in the right direction by most media outlets........just a few on Finheaven to bitch and moan.

National perception of Dolphins draft highly positive

This is just some of the high praise the Dolphins draft is getting nationally. Not adding one of the top 3 running backs does sting, but Miami added likely added four day one starters so far. Hunter Long I understand is not a real position of need in 2021, but he is really good and is great...
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Funny how some quote national media for some things...and ignore it when stuck on the idea of a 166 pound receiver?
 
BlueFin said:
Funny how some quote national media for some things...and ignore it when stuck on the idea of a 166 pound receiver?
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I quoted a thread on the forum. What media did I ignore on Smith?

I would still have loved Smith.

Some of you just really reach for an argument.
 
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BlueFin said:
Funny how some quote national media for some things...and ignore it when stuck on the idea of a 166 pound receiver?
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Not really familiar with human nature? Confirmation bias is a real thing, regardless if it's sports, politics or whatever.

The more inexplicable thing is how some fans feel the need to put a negative "spin" on anything related to a team of which they are purportedly a fan, even in a very upbeat thread.

Perplexing..........
 
EasyRider said:
I like where it’s headed, solid moves. But I need to see it to believe it. Too many years as a fin fan and I’ve seen this team invent ways to lose that a Hollywood screenwriter could only dream up. However, the last two years I’ve seen this team climb over some hurdles they weren’t able to do under past regimes. So I am a believer in this staff.
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Would you be willing to change your Avatar's attire if we make the playoffs?

If we get into the Superbowl?

If we win the Superbowl? - LOL
 
andyahs said:
I quoted a thread on the forum. What media did I ignore on Smith?

I would still have loved Smith.
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”Team is heading in the right direction by most media outlets........just a few on Finheaven to bitch and moan..”.
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Right there you cited the national media’s perception of the Dolphins, which I don’t disagree with.

The Smith cult on here ignored national media reporting that his weight and failure to test hurt his draft stock...and insisted he was the pick over Pitts and Chase...Just an observation!
 
BlueFin said:
Right there you cited the national media’s perception of the Dolphins, which I don’t disagree with.

The Smith cult on here ignored national media reporting that his weight and failure to test hurt his draft stock...and insisted he was the pick over Pitts and Chase...Just an observation!
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Smith was drafted 10th overall in the NFL draft. National media did nothing to affect his status.
 
Mach2 said:
Not really familiar with human nature? Confirmation bias is a real thing, regardless if it's sports, politics or whatever.

The more inexplicable thing is how some fans feel the need to put a negative "spin" on anything related to a team of which they are purportedly a fan, even in a very upbeat thread.

Perplexing..........
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This is a perfect comment. It doesn't matter what what post there is, no matter how good it is .. There is going to be people who come in just to talk bad and argue. We as fans should be happy right now. This was an awesome draft. As good as Chris Grier did, there are people who say he sucks, he did horrible, he has never did anything good, and he should be fired.

I dont understand people on here.
 
dol-phan007 said:
This is a perfect comment. It doesn't matter what what post there is, no matter how good it is .. There is going to be people who come in just to talk bad and argue. We as fans should be happy right now. This was an awesome draft. As good as Chris Grier did, there are people who say he sucks, he did horrible, he has never did anything good, and he should be fired.

I dont understand people on here.
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Let me guess, you've never worked in retail? - LOL
 
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