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Sports Buzz: Examining Dolphins first round options

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So what can the Dolphins’ realistically snag with the 14th pick of the first round of the NFL Draft on April 30?

Though a lot can change, a quick look at some of the prospects who are projected for that range and play positions that the Dolphins need help:

### Defensive tackle: The Dolphins badly need a skilled run stuffer, and Washington’s 6-1, 332-pound Danny Shelton (88 tackles, nine sacks) “is a potential top 10 pick, at worst probably top 15,” Mel Kiper said on a conference call.

Kiper has him 14th on his ESPN.com Big Board: “I have been raving about him all year. He can penetrate, collapse things. You've got to double him.”

And he has “very impressive quickness for his size,” ESPN’s Todd McShay said.

Shelton is the highest-rated tackle, but FSU junior Eddie Goldman (6-3, 315) might warrant consideration, if he turns pro as many expect.

Kiper has him 21st. “He hasn't been in the backfield a lot but has been effective taking on blocks and creating the occasional push,” Kiper said. “A known commodity since he was a five-star talent in high school -- a 300-pounder who destroys O-linemen with his quickness off the snap.” But “he has had some games where he didn’t dominate.”

Also keep an eye on Texas’ 6-3, 317-pound Malcom Brown as a player who could rise. “Borderline first-rounder who can wreak havoc,” Kiper said. McShay has him 24th in his mock and says he’s “very disruptive with his strength/quickness combo.”
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And some Dolphin chatter

### If the Dolphins dump Wallace because of his sideline antics, there aren’t a lot of great options in free agency, if one assumes Dez Bryant (Dallas), Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) and Demaryius Thomas (Denver) stay put with franchise tags or longterm deals.

That leaves a free agent class including Torrey Smith, Kenny Britt, Randall Cobb, Reggie Wayne, Hakeem Nicks, Eddie Royal, Michael Crabtree, Nate Washington and Wes Welker.

A Dolphins player reiterated that even before Sunday, Wallace complained during previous games about Ryan Tannehill not throwing him more passes.

Joe Philbin's history has been to part with players he doesn't feel he can handle, so cutting Wallace would actually be in character for Philbin. But it would leave a big void and Philbin and Dennis Hickey need to give this a lot of thought before acting.

### Boomer Esiason torched Wallace on Showtime's Inside the NFL tonight, saying Wallace "quit on his team... What a disgrace. Don't ask a teammate to look like an idiot and talk for you."

### Unlike past years, the Dolphins haven’t told any of their free agents if they want them back because Hickey wants to do a thorough review with his personnel staff and Philbin.

Impending free agents Charles Clay and Jared Odrick have been given no indications whatsovever. It would be surprising if Clay doesn't at least get an offer from Miami.
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Miami needs to keep Wallace. Smooth it over and show him on tape on where he wanted the ball. Acknowledge where he is right, and instruct where wrong.

Then Miami needs to make a major play for Torrey Smith. Smith on the other side of Wallace would be great. And if Wallace goes down to injury or attitude, Smith is right there.

LD
 
He goes through a lot of positions I just posted the DT part.
 
Will be interesting how the draft pans out. I love the Shelton kid, but I think he goes before 14.

McKinney is going to be interesting during the evaluation portion of the draft. I am interested in his intangibles one way or the other.

I understand what Jackson is saying about Wallace talent-wise. However, how does this get smoothed over going fwd.? He quit. Flat out quit. BTW, I do not think that FA class is as bad as it looks. Plus, Andre Johnson and Vincent Jackson could be made available. I just do not know how you come back from this.
 
We need a big time tackling machine MLB. The Misi experiment was a bust.
 
Malcolm brown is my guy. H e should be there in the 2nd or 3 rd. the guy is an absolute beast. Reminds me a lot of warren sapp.
 
I think the Wallace noise is overstated. Were about to hit the offseason. He'll be on vacation for awhile and come back and this will be forgotten. (I hope)

If there isn't a guard that is worthy of our first round pick (similar to Martin last year) I feel like we need to get younger on our DLine. Shelton sounds good to me.
 
Richardson type pick would be awesome talent wise....didn't Hickey scout Sapp? He should know his Defensive Tackles
 
Hopefully whoever they pick will make an impact from the beginning.

Need a solid draft badly.
 
I"m not sure where we are going to find that stud Linebacker we sorely need. Very concerning.
 
Albert Romano said:
I"m not sure where we are going to find that stud Linebacker we sorely need. Very concerning.
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I god bad news for you: Our defense is was absolutely terrible in the last 6 games of the season, and that's a taste of what's to come in 2015.

The good news is, at least we can finally fix the offense. Maybe. If Mike Wallace decides to pull his head out of his ass.
 
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