Todd Wade, Arturo Freeman, Deon Dyer, Chris Chambers, Morlon Greenwood (who will be solid), Travis Minor, Jamar Fletcher, Seth McKinney (who might end up starting by season's end), RICKY WILLIAMS (he was our #1 draft pick this year). Jimmy had LOTS more picks to work with than the current regime does. Jimmy averaged 10 picks per draft with us.
I think part of your point is correct, Steve. Jimmy brought in tons of talent. But only on ONE side of the ball. All of those superstar players you named were on defense. Looking at the offensive side of the ball, how many superstars came via the draft from the the JJ era?? NONE. With Chris Chambers, Wanny already has Jimmy licked on that side. Heck, Jimmy only drafted TWO of our current starters. And both of those guys are battling for their jobs.
Who brought in our current starters (overall):
Johnson - 11
Wannstedt - 11
Shula - 2
See, it's closer than you think. And it will get closer with guys like Seth McKinney, Jamar Fletcher, Jaime Nails, Deon Dyer, James McKnight and Randy McMichael possibly becoming starters this year or down the road. Plus, Jimmy had 4 drafts in Miami. Dave has only had 3.
You can't blame Wanny for not replacing Jimmy's studs. Guys like Taylor, Zach, and the CBs are at the top of the mountain. You have no choice BUT to coast with them.
While I'm am worried about the future, I feel the next two drafts (along with our FA signings) will yeild plenty of talent to help us replenish.