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This is an ESPN Insider article but I'll post just our one part of it. Should you want more let me know. Here is the link for those of you who can view it.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/insider/columns/story?columnist=mcshay_todd&id=2431123

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Best pick: Defensive tackle Rodrique Wright, Texas. Wright was already sliding because he underachieved throughout his career at Texas, but a torn rotator cuff is the bigger reason he slipped all the way to the seventh round. Despite the obvious concerns, Wright was a steal with the 226th overall pick. If his rehabilitation is successful and Nick Saban can light a fire under him, Wright could become one of the best values of the 2006 draft.
Worst pick: Cornerback Jason Allen, Tennessee. Allen possesses an outstanding combination of size, speed and athletic ability. He also is a versatile defensive back with experience at both the safety and cornerback positions. However, Allen projects to be a better fit at safety in the NFL and also comes with durability issues after suffering a season-ending hip injury in 2005. Nevertheless, Allen was too much of a reach for the Dolphins with the 16th overall pick.
Work to do: When evaluating the Dolphins' 2006 draft, it must be taken into account that QB Daunte Culpepper was traded for their second-round pick. With that in mind, Miami was able to address significant needs at safety (Allen), quarterback (Culpepper) and wide receiver (Arizona State's Derek Hagan, third round) with its three first-day selections. As it stands right now, the team doesn't have any glaring needs, so long as it gets production from Allen and Hagan as rookies. The biggest priority left on the Dolphins' list is to secure QB Joey Harrington (Lions) as insurance behind Culpepper. Virginia Tech QB Marcus Vick accepted an invitation to camp to compete with Cleo Lemon and Brock Berlin for the No. 3 quarterback job.
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I can't say that I agree with him about Allen, since at one point he projected us to draft Allen. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.
 
Notice that McShay doesn't even stick to his own guns about Allen's hip injury showing up positive for avascular necrosis.
 
ckparrothead said:
Notice that McShay doesn't even stick to his own guns about Allen's hip injury showing up positive for avascular necrosis.
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CK you are my boy and all, but what the hell did you say? Speak in english please...hahaha what is avascular necrosis?
 
ckparrothead said:
Notice that McShay doesn't even stick to his own guns about Allen's hip injury showing up positive for avascular necrosis.
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Just yahoo'd "avascular necrosis" and it's not good. Who reported a positive?
 
We'll show McShay who was a reach at Safety when we compare stats at the end of the year with Oakland and Barfalo.
 
nando03 said:
CK you are my boy and all, but what the hell did you say? Speak in english please...hahaha what is avascular necrosis?
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Also known as an AVN, it's a lack of blood supply that causes the bone to degenerate. It's usually self-limiting (goes away on it's own) but not after sidelining them for awhile. I think Garrison Hearst made a comeback after an AVN.
 
jason8er said:
Also known as an AVN, it's a lack of blood supply that causes the bone to degenerate. It's usually self-limiting (goes away on it's own) but not after sidelining them for awhile. I think Garrison Hearst made a comeback after an AVN.
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Sweet, thanks for the info man. Although I hope Allen doesn't have it. That would not be good.
 
capecoralfinfan said:
it doesn't really make sense that allen was a reach at 16, since i'm sure the next team to take a safety would have chosen him.
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I've heard that Dallas (picking two spots after us) would have picked Allen in a heartbeat if he was on the board when it was their turn to select.
 
nando03 said:
Sweet, thanks for the info man. Although I hope Allen doesn't have it. That would not be good.
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It wouldn't suprise me if he did have it. I don't know when he was tested for it, but his dislocation could have caused it. The edema (swelling) that insued could have restricted the blood to his femur head (probably the site of the AVN). If his marrow and osteophytes necrosed (died) then the affected bone will keep it's structure, but lose it's integrity or strength.
 
Dolfan4life! said:
I've heard that Dallas (picking two spots after us) would have picked Allen in a heartbeat if he was on the board when it was their turn to select.
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I love it. We robbed them twice then. They reall wanted Joe Toledo too. :D :D :D
 
I agree with Rodrique Wright, if he can recover from his injury, he could be the biggest steal in the draft, and Allen was projected a top 10 pick before suffering a season ending injury
 
capecoralfinfan said:
it doesn't really make sense that allen was a reach at 16, since i'm sure the next team to take a safety would have chosen him.
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In his last mock, Kiper had Allen going 17 to Minnesota. And if I recall correctly, someone (Gordon Forbes maybe?) had Allen going earlier to Philadelphia.

It seems that all those people crying reach are basing it on pre-combine mocks.
 
Okay, so.....he compliments Allen's size, speed, athletic ability, and versatility.....and says he fills Miami's significant need for a safety.....and then calls him the Dolphins' worst pick? This guy should make up his mind.
 
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