Originally posted by Phinstd
I'm not praising anything until they get us over the hump and we see what these players really can do.
We haven't even seen them play in pads yet. I wanna see how they perform in our scheme and if they actually make plays. I've seen alot of workout wonders who don't do crap on a football field.
All about heart and toughness, hope we found some guys like that.
Exactly...But we need to be patient..
Remember this from 1998 draft:
Miami Dolphins. Although many will criticize running back John Avery in the first round, the Dolphins had good inside information that Avery was so hot that somebody would grab him early in Round 2, so they nabbed him at No. 29.
They then picked one of the best unknown cornerbacks in this draft, Patrick Surtain, in Round 2 and followed it up with several Jimmy Johnson-type picks in the middle rounds. All of the Dolphins selections are athletic, young guys who can run. Nobody works the middle of the draft better than Johnson and Bob Ackles. This is a deep group that will continue to provide depth and athleticism to the improving Dolphins.
Sounds like a Eddie Moore type pick.
Oh by the way, the rest of that draft:
Draft Analysis: Miami Dolphins
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Posted: Monday June 08, 1998 12:49 AM
John Avery
1st round, 29th overall
Running back, Mississippi
Comments: May have been a bit of a reach in first round, but Dolphins get their man. Not sure he can be every-down guy, but can go the distance any time he touches the ball. Needs to improve overall receiving skills out of the backfield. Will compete for starting spot in crowded backfield ... also excellent return guy.
Patrick Surtain
2nd round, 44th overall
Cornerback, Southern Mississippi
Comments: Rated high on most NFL draft boards. Has excellent size, and better than average man-to-man cover skills. Not flashy, but gets the job done. Will battle 1996 rookie Sam Madison for starting right cornerback spot.
Kenny Mixon
2nd round, 49th overall
Defensive end, Louisiana State
Comments: Had some off-field and injury problems at LSU. Underachieves at times, so expect Johnson to ride him hard. A lot of holes here at defensive end, may be counted on to start as a rookie.
Brad Jackson
3rd round, 79th overall
Linebacker, Cincinnati
Comments: Somewhat undersized but very athletic with a lot of range ... Jimmy Johnson-type guy that can run and should be excellent on special teams ... has strong basketball background and could develop into pass coverage nickel-type outside linebacker ... he will make his living early in career as backup linebacker and special-teams performer.
Larry Shannon
3rd round, 82nd overall
Receiver, East Carolina
Comments: Big target with excellent speed and leaping ability. Had mediocre senior season due to ankle problems. Dolphins need him to become big-play guy. Needs to become a lot tougher at NFL level.
Lorenzo Brommel
4th round, 102nd overall
Defensive end, Clemson
Comments: A developmental project but certainly an interesting one ... excellent edge rusher with good intensity ... could develop into excellent NFL nickel pass rusher, not what you want as a run blocker but has ability to improve ... developmental guy that could be a great middle-round pick at a position of need.
Scott Shaw
5th round, 143rd overall
Guard, Michigan State
Comments: Slow-footed guard who fell in the NFL draft. His feet are only average, and he needs to become a better position guy. Not good enough to start as a rookie.
Nathan Strikwerda
6th round, 171st overall
Center, Northwestern
Comments: Not a typical Dolphin pick, but he is a very smart player that does not make mistakes and could fit in nicely as a backup center or possible guard ... needs to get stronger and more explosive but he is a solid position-type player ... could be stable backup.
John Dutton
6th round, 172nd overall
Quarterback, Nevada
Comments: Will compete with Stan White and Damon Huard for the No. 3 quarterback spot. Has enough talent to be the heir apparent to Marino, but it will take some time. Has a lot of raw skills but needs to improve his overall mechanics.
Jim Bundren
7th round, 210th overall
Guard, Clemson
Comments: Will add depth to offensive line -- big, strong physical guy that played tackle in college but lack of athletic ability will move him to guard on NFL level ... solid lock-on guy that should stick as backup guard.
How many left from this draft..and everybody said Jimmy was a genius in the middle rounds...Well the football season tells the truth.
