Mel Kiper's first 3 picks for Dolphins

[rizo320]

Miami Dolphins
Top needs: RT, G, S, CB
Round 1 (19) S Calvin Pryor, Louisville
Round 2 (50) OT Joel Bitonio, Nevada
Round 3 (81) OT Jack Mewhort, Ohio St.
Analysis: Needs along the offensive line get skipped in Round 1 mainly because the board doesn't offer enough value at those positions in this slot. When Zack Martin went off the board at No. 17, it limited any possibility to go O-line here. Pryor is an impact player coming off a dominant season and can fill a need at safety. In Round 2 I go with Bitonio, a versatile offensive line prospect who can play either guard or tackle. Same with Mewhort in Round 3. I'd like to consider a cornerback in Round 3, but the issues on the line are more pressing. It's both a protection issue and about creating some running lanes. As it's currently constructed, I don't know if the line will be able to do either consistently, but this draft should help.

 

[MP-Omnis]

I'd rather get Zack Martin and Bitonio and solve the guard spots for the next decade.

 

[Patrick_Bateman]

I'd rather get Zack Martin and Bitonio and solve the guard spots for the next decade.

Kiper is assuming Martin doesn't make it to 19

 

[cash]

safety would be nice at 19 if he can cover and and tackle

 

[cafinfan408]

Them bringing in Delmas and letting everyone know Wilson will be playing S i feel like we wont draft there..

 

[LANGER72]

With the signing of Delmas to play along side of Jones, I do not see the Fins taking a safety.
It will either be BPA for future salary cap considerations, or a player that drops that we cannot pass up like Ebron.
I think we go defense and take either Mosely or Shazier. Ellerbee and Wheeler are both over paid and are not starter material. Hickey will have to address the ILB position

 

[Zounds]

Round 1 (19) S Calvin Pryor, Louisville
Round 2 (50) OT Joel Bitonio, Nevada
Round 3 (81) OT Jack Mewhort, Ohio St.

I'd be very happy with that draft

 

[ITS!MATEO]

Safety isn't a need this season. Next season, yes.

If no Martin then Ebron or bust.

 

[Padfoot]

Safety isn't a need this season. Next season, yes.

If no Martin then Ebron or bust.

If you're getting the best value at a position that will be a need the very next season you take that player in a heartbeat.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

If you're getting the best value at a position that will be a need the very next season you take that player in a heartbeat.

Calvin Pryor ain't it, but you're exactly right.

The myopic nature of this board (there are obviously a number of exceptions) shouldn't surprise me, but (somehow) it always does.

 

[ITS!MATEO]

And that's excluding the possibility of Delmas actually playing great for us ala Grimes last year... If he does then the need for a safety is no longer a need and just depth, which would make taking a 1st rounder for a position already set redundant... Still leaving holes in the O-line when you could just take a guy you KNOW will be able to man a spot instead of a 3rd or 4th rounder that may take more time to contribute.

 

[ChrisEAS]

Honestly? If Martin makes it to #19, get him. Then get Bitonio and Mewhort in the 2nd and 3rd. Our entire OL is solid for at least 7 years now. Next season we draft the LT. Our OL has to be the biggest need in the draft; giving up 58 sacks is why we didn't make the playoffs. We would have made the playoffs if we had even 35 sacks. Fix this offensive line NOW.