Miami could get its QB via trade

[Dolphin Clan]

Forget landing a long-term quarterback in free agency. Among impending free agents, San Diego wouldn't lose Drew Brees without compensation (assuming the Chargers keep him ahead of Philip Rivers), Tampa Bay won't lose restricted free agent Chris Simms for nothing, and Cincinnati's Jon Kitna isn't the answer.

So if Miami acquires its QB-of-the-future next spring -- which must be a priority -- it likely will happen by drafting one, trading for Rivers (who the Dolphins are believed to like), or trading with a team that has the No. 1 pick. If the Texans land the top choice, they must decide between Leinart and talented but erratic David Carr, whom Houston must pay an $8 million bonus to extend his contract beyond 2005. The 49ers, committed to Alex Smith, likely would be willing to trade the No. 1 pick.

The Vikings ( Daunte Culpepper), Saints ( Aaron Brooks), Packers (who have first-round pick Aaron Rodgers in waiting when Brett Favre retires) and Cardinals ( Josh McCown) would face interesting decisions if they get the No. 1 pick. Regardless of what those teams would do, Miami would have a great chance to try to trade for a QB who's an upgrade.

Keep this in mind -- because Rivers is owed just $615,000 in 2006, the Chargers don't need to trade him for cap purposes.

Sources say Washington's Patrick Ramsey asked for a trade and would like to play for the Dolphins, but Miami never inquired about him before the trade deadline. Joey Harrington, whom Detroit is souring on, is a risk.

• Among juniors and seniors, Scout Inc./espn.com analyst Todd McShay ranks four QBs as first-rounders: Leinart (whom he has second overall behind USC RB Reggie Bush) and three juniors -- Texas' Vince Young (14th), Notre Dame's Brady Quinn (19th) and Michigan State's Drew Stanton (23th).
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/13033612.htm


In our opinion who will be the Dolphin QB of the future ?

 

[Dors156]

for me i either want phillip rivers or draft a damn QB

 

[fish1]

i like brady quinn if he comes out. doesn't hurt to be running a pro-style (Charlie Weiss) offense too.

 

[Adam First]

I don't care who we have under center as long as he wins games and dosen't make stupid mistakes.

But on that list, Drew Brees is the most favorable in my opinion, but I doubt they want to get rid of him

 

[CashInFist]

Brodie Croyle in the 3rd!!! :D

 

[fear-the-d]

we will find out in the offseason!

 

[LoneWulF]

i like cleo lemon. hes young, cheap, and i think hes going to be an incredible player. wed need to bring in a veteran backup to compete with him, so maybe ramsey or kitna or someone like that.

 

[fish1]

ramsey is tough. can take a hit. has a strong arm. w/good qb coach he's got a shot. unfortunately for him that shot won't be in wash. i'd be ok w/him.

 

[Adam First]

I don't want Ramsey anywhere near here. To me he screams BAD/A.J. FEELEY CLONE.

 

[Nicky Napoleon]

If we get a QB via the draft, I hope that it is Drew Stanton. I dont think there will be 4 QB's taken in the first round and of the four you mentioned he is the most likely to slip to the 2nd. So if we land one of the stud LT's in this draft in the first, and Stanton in the 2nd I will be the happiest Dolphan in the world!

 

[Dolphin Clan]

Brodie Croyle in the 3rd!!! :D

I was thinking of including him but his injury history will probably scare some teams away.

 

[Winbaby#23]

I think Harrington is gonna end up here.. not that i want him.. but Linehan playing against him the NFC is gonna land him here. :yell:

 

[SanDiegoDolphan]

First round will probably be between us and san francisco again. Hope we get the first pick. That will make a crappy season worth it.

 

[Shouright]

Quinn.

 

[Winbaby#23]

Quinn.

Quinn is a junior he is not coming out this year.