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Meat and Potatoes Draft

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We've all debated over and over the value of the quarterback position. I think if Tua is the real deal and healthy, this draft is a success regardless of how everyone else fares. There's no doubt this was a meat and potatoes draft, building up both lines. Not sexy, but that was necessary. Miami swung for the fences on some picks (Jackson, Ibinoghene), but for the most part every player drafted seems like a good scheme fit. That's important. Also have to factor in the trade of a 5th rounder for Matt Breida. I think that was a great move for the Dolphins and softened the blow of missing on top talent at the RB position.

Moving forward, I'm not sure Miami has the type of receivers who are great fits for Tua and the system. That was one reason I was heavily advocating Justin Jefferson from LSU. I like Parker, Williams etc., but the Dolphins are going to have to find those excellent route runners to best benefit from Tua's anticipation and accuracy (trust). Not saying it can't work with the current group, but there will be additions there in the years ahead.

One final point. I'm okay with Tua sitting the entire season if the Dolphins feel that's the best thing for him. But I could also see him challenging early, especially if the season is delayed due to the Coronavirus.

Lots to look forward to Dolphin fans!
 
The thing to consider with Jackson and Igbinoghene is that they could have played another season of college ball. As players trending upwards you could argue they wouldn’t have been available at 18 and 30 in next year’s draft. The common thing I saw in this draft was that we targeted players who fit our schemes and have high upside. It is certainly a risk, but it also shows that our staff confidently believes they can coach up young players.
 
ThePeopleShow13 said:
It is certainly a risk, but it also shows that our staff confidently believes they can coach up young players.
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That...or they are bad at drafting in premium positions.
 
DPhinz_DPhinz said:
That...or they are bad at drafting in premium positions.
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I guess I am a glass half full kind of guy. Grier got us Tua at 5 after Flores (and company) coached up our practice squad roster to 5 wins. He got us Weaver and Breida with 5th round picks. We still have two 1sts and two 2nds to address needs next year. Wilson could be gone and Grant and Hurns can be cut after this year. Maybe we wanted to wait to target skill positions when they wouldn’t get buried in the depth chart. As I have said before; our current staff has done enough to at least earn the benefit of doubt for now.
 
We always have "meat and potatoes" draft. Unfortunately, they haven't panned out very often, and that's why he have to double down every other year on the trenches. Rarely do the Dolphins go after the sexy skill position players. Parker was the like first first round skill player we've taken since Ted Ginn Jr lol.
 
Dolph N.Fan said:
Houston will most likely play a tough schedule unlike Pittsburgh.
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Not that I noticed. It's hard to project yr to yr, but they have more than their share of non playoff teams.

They also have a hell of a lot better QB than Pit had last season.

I hope you are right, but seems like wishing more than reality, IMHO.
 
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