I don't care about the other picks. I really don't. They seem more friendly than they are. Every time I see somebody want to start with Chase Young I'm wondering if this is the same sport we're following. Plug Chase Young into the Dolphins and I'd like to know exactly what changes. We'd have a bunch of lugs and Chase Young. Yesterday Reshad Jones looked like he was stealing money. On that swing pass to Peterson down to the 3 yard line Jones went out of his way to avoid contact and do nothing.
The Saints quietly emphasized physical and have completely transformed their identity over a few seasons. It was necessary because they realize Brees not only doesn't have many years left but also he can't be expected to put up prime numbers during all of those seasons. The 49ers have tons of tough guys and are the most entertaining team in the league right now, as far as I am concerned. That's what contrast used to be in the NFL when I was growing up. You'd have lots of offensive minded teams and also lots of teams constructed like the current 49ers. Now that contrast is sadly gone so I'm thrilled when a sample shows up, even if I acknowledge it will be brief and won't result in a championship or anything like that. Same with college Wisconsin.
The Dolphins have to get the quarterback decision correct. I've already stated I have no idea other than Tua so I'd like high pick quarterbacks plural, and then see how they shake out. If that strategy was good enough for guys like Weeb Ewbanks, Joe Thomas and Jimmy Johnson I'm going to laugh if current conventional wisdom is scared of it in favor of the always-clever patch here and patch there mentality.