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Besides the obvious of wanting Miami to win a super bowl (I'm willing to be patient), what I'd most like to see happen this year is for Vernon Carey to become a quality left tackle. The Dolphins have rarely had even average play from the position since Richmond Webb retired and if Carey can excel there the Dolphins biggest problem area would be solved. Carey was developing nicely at right tackle and I feel was a near pro bowl player there. My gut is that he's better suited for the right side, but he may be able to make a seamless transition and I hope he can.
If Carey is able to play LT at a high level it opens up a lot of possibilities such as drafting a defensive playmaker in the first round. People on this site love to throw out the fact that Miami was the 4th ranked defense last year. The Dolphins earned that ranking and I'd love to see what this defense might have accomplished over the last decade with more help from the offense. That said, if you take Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas out of the defense the ranking is probably more like 24th. That's how important those two are to the defense and the Dolphins need to now begin finding playmakers to take over for Taylor and Thomas. If Carey isn't the answer at LT, then they will likely address that before turning to the defense. On the bright side, there are a number of good prospects in the college ranks, led by Sam Baker.
With the Dolphins clearly rebuilding I'm less and less sold on the possible Trent Green trade. I understand that Green is a Cam Cameron type of qb and wouldn't turn the ball over as much as Daunte Culpepper. However, I'd love to see Culpepper play well enough so that Miami could get something back for him. As it stands, the Dolphins would likely release Culpepper if Green is signed meaning the #2 draft pick would be a complete waste.
The more I read about John Beck (didn't see him play) the more he sounds like a #1 draft pick. I know it was a down year overall for quarterbacks, but accuracy, decision making, toughness and leadership are keys for the position and Beck has all of that.
As far as the draft, I like the fact that Miami brought in players with a strong work ethic as well as versatility. Ted Ginn Jr. is a guy who has played qb (HS), corner, wide receiver and returns kicks. I can imagine him throwing a pass occasionally off a wide receiver reverse. Quite a few of the offensive linemen have also played several positions. It just opens up more options
If Carey is able to play LT at a high level it opens up a lot of possibilities such as drafting a defensive playmaker in the first round. People on this site love to throw out the fact that Miami was the 4th ranked defense last year. The Dolphins earned that ranking and I'd love to see what this defense might have accomplished over the last decade with more help from the offense. That said, if you take Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas out of the defense the ranking is probably more like 24th. That's how important those two are to the defense and the Dolphins need to now begin finding playmakers to take over for Taylor and Thomas. If Carey isn't the answer at LT, then they will likely address that before turning to the defense. On the bright side, there are a number of good prospects in the college ranks, led by Sam Baker.
With the Dolphins clearly rebuilding I'm less and less sold on the possible Trent Green trade. I understand that Green is a Cam Cameron type of qb and wouldn't turn the ball over as much as Daunte Culpepper. However, I'd love to see Culpepper play well enough so that Miami could get something back for him. As it stands, the Dolphins would likely release Culpepper if Green is signed meaning the #2 draft pick would be a complete waste.
The more I read about John Beck (didn't see him play) the more he sounds like a #1 draft pick. I know it was a down year overall for quarterbacks, but accuracy, decision making, toughness and leadership are keys for the position and Beck has all of that.
As far as the draft, I like the fact that Miami brought in players with a strong work ethic as well as versatility. Ted Ginn Jr. is a guy who has played qb (HS), corner, wide receiver and returns kicks. I can imagine him throwing a pass occasionally off a wide receiver reverse. Quite a few of the offensive linemen have also played several positions. It just opens up more options
