I'm glad to see you finally start to come around on the OL in this draft Bane. I think this class is very deep in OL.
Urbik is the kid I've really seen as a potential gem for the Dolphins. His game is ideally suited to Sparano's system. I think the kid will be around in round 3 because there are so many T's and C's in this draft that a slowish G may get bumped down and he'd be the guy. He can also be an emergency RT, and our staff loves vesatile guys from a roster standpoint.
I think we'll draft 2 OL this draft, and I'd be very happy if Urbik is one of them. I haven't given up on Satele either, because he's a good young C that just needs to improve his core strength in the offseason program. But, this is a very good year for C's, with Mack, Unger, Wood and Luigs all looking like good prospects. Caldwell isn't bad either. I sure wouldn't mind taking one if one of the good C's falls to us, despite having Satele. But, we still need a backup T IMHO.
Re: Satele- I've been all over Mack for a while because of Satele's poor play, and I like what I've seen of Unger, too. But some really good news came out recently- Satele played last year with a torn labrum. Good news in that it explains why he played so badly last year, and hope remains for next year when he's healthy.
Caldwell- some of the best feet and quickness I've ever seen on a Center. The fact that he displayed a solid base at the Senior Bowl is a very good sign. I'd like to get him 2b or 3.
I'm still thinking Mack, Unger, Harvin or Nicks in the 1st. Harvin- I'm so tired of the Ginn comparisons, they're just inaccurate. What we don't have is a WR that's quick AND fast- Harvin is just a stud, plain and simple. 4.30 40 time, 405 bench press, and one of the quickest players anywhere. instant offense. Look at what he did against Oklahoma with a fractured ankle, not even close to 100%. We'll be lucky to even sniff him at #25. And when he's a full time WR and not a RB, too the injuries will subside. Ginn surely is not quick, just look at his kickoff returns- Bess is way, way quicker but on the slow side. Nicks- a playmaker and aggressive, alpha male true #1 type- just what the doctor ordered. Mack- a beast in the middle despite some awkwardness. Unger- solid, great feet, and extremely versatile.
William Moore- has slipped and would be a great pickup at #44.
If Carey walks- Ebben Britton at #25. A mauler like Duke Robinson would be nice, too, but we have Smiley/Thomas returning, thank God. OT Jamon Meredith is a possibility at #44.
The more I think about it, the more I think OL and WR first two rounds- the question is which comes first and which comes second. But depending on how the board falls, the FO will do the right thing and take the safe, value pick that fills aneed and fits our team. That's my guess, anyway.
