Miami has talked with 13 offensive players and 4 defensive players -What does that mean, if anything?

[Ray R]

I was looking at an NFL tracking of who teams have talked to. So far, Miami has talked to:

On Offense:
One G
Two OT's
Two QB's
Two WR's
Six RB's

For a total of 13 players at 5 different offensive positions.

On Defense:
One DT
Three DE's

For a total of 4 players at 2 different positions.

Maybe I'm reading tea leaves, but I think this shows what positions there interest is in and to a degree, how much interest there really is. Since not all of the players had names I recognized, I'm assuming the coaches are looking at what positions they will be focusing on later in the draft.

With a significant focus on the offense and 6 of 13 interviews being RB's, I suspect we will be looking at a number of RB's late in the draft.

With 3 talks with OL players, 2 with QB's and 2 with WR's, I suspect we will also be looking at these positions in the middle and end of the draft.

Talks with 3 DE's and 1 DT indicate to me these positions will be looked at in the middle and end of the draft.

This does not indicate much about what positions we fill in the front of the draft with the exception being running backs, which I suspect we will try to get later in the draft. I don't think they talked to so many more RB's then other positions without a reason.

What's your take, if any?

 

[mrbunglez]

That means they’re going 98% defense in the draft.

 

[SCOTTY]

Im hearing a lot of defensive FA talk right now. For whatever that's worth.
I can see a cb and saftey signed.

 

[cash]

They must feel confident the defensive players they have targeted will be available in their spot or it means they plan to be flexible and will move around to secure their guy

 

[Swollcolb]

Still early on in the process, we will summon a lot more players. Although I will say RB and OL are definitely both positions I expect us to aggressively pursue probably are biggest needs

 

[SmokyFin]

Every hole can't be filled in one off-season. I'd love to see us go very offense-heavy in the first 2 rounds and maybe get that side of the ball pretty much set this year.

 

[tay0365]

It means Miami will end up drafting more Defensive players then Offensive....Smoke and Mirrors.

 

[gregorygrant83]

I wouldn't read too much into it. For one those list always see to be wrong, for example I've heard the Dolphins met with at least 2 corners at the combine alone and that's not reflected in the list you saw. Secondly those list even if they're legit go out the window once the draft starts and you see who's actually on the boacd. For example if for some crazy reason Chase Young was on the board at 18 I would say there's a good chance Miami would take him regradless of who they interviewed.

 

[Ray R]

That means they’re going 98% defense in the draft.

My feeling now is they will get one or even two offensive linemen in the front of the draft, depending on the OL players they will get in free agency, with the bulk of the front end of the draft going for Defensive players.

I had been certain they would address the offensive line first and I still believe they will, but now I think that will be done mostly via free agency.

I just keep repeating to my self "build evenly and realize it will be 2 or three seasons before we reach some sort of equilibrium with our team on the field and the next draft".

 

[rickd13]

Hopefully it means that they figured it out. Concentrate on building the offense first seeing that the offense needs the most time and talent to build a cohesive and successful unit. Plus having a great offense leads to the most sustainable way to win over a long period of time.

 

[Ray R]

I wouldn't read too much into it. For one those list always see to be wrong, for example I've heard the Dolphins met with at least 2 corners at the combine alone and that's not reflected in the list you saw. Secondly those list even if they're legit go out the window once the draft starts and you see who's actually on the boacd. For example if for some crazy reason Chase Young was on the board at 18 I would say there's a good chance Miami would take him regradless of who they interviewed.

I agree. It does seem a little bit better the someone saying they heard the FO wants so & so without specific references. Like I said, tea leaves, but its the best info I have. Of course that's not saying very much.

 

[hoops]

Is this coming from Walterfootball? If so I wouldn’t trust it

 

[Padfoot]

Maybe the list I saw was wrong, or maybe I'm just wrong, but last year I don't think the Phins drafted a prospect at any position where they met with several of that position, except LB.

 

[Ray R]

Is this coming from Walterfootball? If so I wouldn’t trust it

It wasn't Walterfootball. I would have remembered that. It was some NFL tracking that showed uo under NFL news & rumors. Without going into too much detail, the QB's were Morgan and Love, the G was Dotson, the OT's were Thomas and Wills and the DT was Wharton. I hope this helps.

 

[Ray R]

Maybe the list I saw was wrong, or maybe I'm just wrong, but last year I don't think the Phins drafted a prospect at any position where they met with several of that position, except LB.

This is what I think of as the silly season where there is not much information. Note, it doesn't stop us from filling in the blanks or even defining what the blanks are.

I've just posted info from NFL News & Rumors and another about our current coaching staff.

I'm telling you this well is dry!