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Still Perfect.. and You're Not.
Last Friday free agency kicked off and we saw big name players get signed for lucrative contracts such as Albert Haynesworth to Washington. Bart Scott to the Jets, and Jason Brown to the Rams. The Dolphins were interested in all of these players but there was no question that their price tag was way too rich for our blood. Parcells' philosophy is BUILD through the draft. Jason Brown is a very good center but is no where near what he got paid. The Dolphins handled free agency the right way. First, they took care of their own by locking up Channing Crowder, Yeremiah Bell, and Vernon Carey to very fair deals. They signed Gibril Wilson who is without question a major upgrade to Renaldo Hill; I would even argue that he is the best player in our secondary. We were quiet the first coueple of days, we watched teams over spend, and then we made a few moves. Joe Berger isn't going to be Steve Hutchinson but he provides solid depth at Guard and Center. He is without question an upgrade to to Andy Allemen and Ikechuku Ndukwe. We filled a major need and locked up Jake Grove to a five year deal. This guy is the type of player you need; a mean, nasty son of a b*tch who will block you, fight you, and kick your *** all day. Our offensive line is so young and impressive that it scarey. With Jake Long, Justin Smiley, Jake Grove, Donald Thomas, and Vernon Carey I expect us to have the youngest and most physical line in football. Ronnie Brown will find holes that were never there last year. Speaking of Ronnie Brown he is in a contract year and not spending crazy amounts of money on free agents with allow us to lock him up long term. Ronnie made his first trip to Hawaii and I thinkwe have just scratched the surface with this phenomenal football player. I think you will witness Ronnie Brown become a top 3 back in this league. We are not done yet, we are in full out bargain mode. We need a corner and I suspect Jabari Greer is in our sights. We have the April draft right around the corner; I fully expect the Dolphins to pull off a few trades to require Draft picks which could feature Samson Satele for a 3rd and John Beck for a 6th.
The Dolphins passing on Coles makes one thing clear for me... HAKEEM NICKS. What a dman fine football player this kid is. I think our April is going to look a bit like...
1-Hakeem Nicks-Wide Receiver-North Carolina
*When La. Coles became available from the Jets I thought we would be all over him but we passed; we passed on TJ Housmandzadeh. We obviously have our sights on someone in April and to me it's Hakeem nicks. Nicks likely will be on the board at #25 and I have him as the 2nd best receiver in the draft. Yes over Maclin and Heyward-Bey. Nicks ran a better forty time than projected and might just have the best hands in the enitre draft. He is a true #1 receiver and he will give us that firepower which Parcells said we lack. With Ginn, Bess,Camarillo, and London on board our YOUNG receiver core is looking very solid.
2A-Darius Butler-Cornerback-Connecticut
* Did you see this kid at the combine? The Dolphins are very keen on this kid and it's hard to imagine him lasting this long but with Sean Smith,Vontae Davis, Malcolm Jenkins, DJ Moore, and Alphonso Smith in this draft it is loaded with top level corner talent. Butler's technique is marvelous and he has the speed and cover ability to make an impact Day 1
2B-Cody Brown-Outside Linebacker-Connecticut
* I know for a fact the Dolphins love this kid and have had several sit-downs with him. He is one of those hybrid end-linebacker players who will translate to an Outside Linebacker in our defense. He excels as a pass rusher and is a solid fit for our defense.
3-Terrence Taylor-Nose Tackle-Michigan
*Scouts cooled on this guiy after a mediocre season at Michigan but after a very impressive combine he has himself heading up the charts again. The dolphins were impressed with size, speed, and strength and I think he is the Nose Tackle which we covet.
4-Cedric Peerman-Running Back-Virginia
*We have Ronny and Ricky so why do we need a Running Back? Ronnie is in his last year of his contract I do think we resign him but I do think this is Ricky's last year as a Dolphin. Patrick Cobbs is a good number 3 back but I aquestion his as a#2. Peerman is a beast who runs with power and speed.
5-Eric Vanderhevuel-Offensive Tackle-Wisconsin
*This guy has the makings of a Bill Parcell's football player. He is huge, strong, and will provide solid depth to our tackle positions
7A: Edwin Williams-Center-Maryland
*Samson Satele's days as a Dolphin are numbered. Grove is our starter and we signed Joe Berger for depth at Guard. I expect Satele to be traded for a 4th Round pick but we should see, Williams is severely under-rated and will be a solid starter in a few years.
7B: Kaluka Maiava-Linebacker-USC
* this guy is under the radar because he played with the likes of Rey Maualuga, Clay Matthews Jr, and Brian Cushing. I am impressed because despite USC haivng all of that talent, Maiva wasalways on the field.
7C: Lendy Holmes-Safety-Oklahoma
* We have our starters locked down but we need some depth and special teams ability. Holmes is a converted Receiver who is just a football player.
Rome was not built in a day and it is important we remeber the plan. Parcells will be gone after this year, no worries the plan is already designed and Jeff Ireland is more than capable to follow it. Let's let free agency and the draft play out before we flip out. The bottom line is that the Dolphins are better now than theyw ere when the Ravens beat them at home in the wild-card game.
Oh and I almost forgt about our best acquisition all off-season, Cameron Wake. This guy is going to take the NFL by storm. Youtube him and see what I mean. This kid is an athletic freak who rushes the passer as well as anyone in this draft. Cameron Wake will be a household name by next September.
The Dolphins passing on Coles makes one thing clear for me... HAKEEM NICKS. What a dman fine football player this kid is. I think our April is going to look a bit like...
1-Hakeem Nicks-Wide Receiver-North Carolina
*When La. Coles became available from the Jets I thought we would be all over him but we passed; we passed on TJ Housmandzadeh. We obviously have our sights on someone in April and to me it's Hakeem nicks. Nicks likely will be on the board at #25 and I have him as the 2nd best receiver in the draft. Yes over Maclin and Heyward-Bey. Nicks ran a better forty time than projected and might just have the best hands in the enitre draft. He is a true #1 receiver and he will give us that firepower which Parcells said we lack. With Ginn, Bess,Camarillo, and London on board our YOUNG receiver core is looking very solid.
2A-Darius Butler-Cornerback-Connecticut
* Did you see this kid at the combine? The Dolphins are very keen on this kid and it's hard to imagine him lasting this long but with Sean Smith,Vontae Davis, Malcolm Jenkins, DJ Moore, and Alphonso Smith in this draft it is loaded with top level corner talent. Butler's technique is marvelous and he has the speed and cover ability to make an impact Day 1
2B-Cody Brown-Outside Linebacker-Connecticut
* I know for a fact the Dolphins love this kid and have had several sit-downs with him. He is one of those hybrid end-linebacker players who will translate to an Outside Linebacker in our defense. He excels as a pass rusher and is a solid fit for our defense.
3-Terrence Taylor-Nose Tackle-Michigan
*Scouts cooled on this guiy after a mediocre season at Michigan but after a very impressive combine he has himself heading up the charts again. The dolphins were impressed with size, speed, and strength and I think he is the Nose Tackle which we covet.
4-Cedric Peerman-Running Back-Virginia
*We have Ronny and Ricky so why do we need a Running Back? Ronnie is in his last year of his contract I do think we resign him but I do think this is Ricky's last year as a Dolphin. Patrick Cobbs is a good number 3 back but I aquestion his as a#2. Peerman is a beast who runs with power and speed.
5-Eric Vanderhevuel-Offensive Tackle-Wisconsin
*This guy has the makings of a Bill Parcell's football player. He is huge, strong, and will provide solid depth to our tackle positions
7A: Edwin Williams-Center-Maryland
*Samson Satele's days as a Dolphin are numbered. Grove is our starter and we signed Joe Berger for depth at Guard. I expect Satele to be traded for a 4th Round pick but we should see, Williams is severely under-rated and will be a solid starter in a few years.
7B: Kaluka Maiava-Linebacker-USC
* this guy is under the radar because he played with the likes of Rey Maualuga, Clay Matthews Jr, and Brian Cushing. I am impressed because despite USC haivng all of that talent, Maiva wasalways on the field.
7C: Lendy Holmes-Safety-Oklahoma
* We have our starters locked down but we need some depth and special teams ability. Holmes is a converted Receiver who is just a football player.
Rome was not built in a day and it is important we remeber the plan. Parcells will be gone after this year, no worries the plan is already designed and Jeff Ireland is more than capable to follow it. Let's let free agency and the draft play out before we flip out. The bottom line is that the Dolphins are better now than theyw ere when the Ravens beat them at home in the wild-card game.
Oh and I almost forgt about our best acquisition all off-season, Cameron Wake. This guy is going to take the NFL by storm. Youtube him and see what I mean. This kid is an athletic freak who rushes the passer as well as anyone in this draft. Cameron Wake will be a household name by next September.
