delpiero1192
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This is my personal opinion. I think this draft deserves a B+ and i'll state my reasons.
Although Brady Quinn did fall into our lap, and we did pass up on a future quarterback, believe me, I was just as angry of missing the chance of finally finding the missing puzzle to our team. But the question is, was Brady Quinn the missing puzzle we needed?
Although, I personally think after this draft, Randy Mueller should be fired because I don't like him, I don't think this was his decision.
Cam Cameron is a good offensive minded coach, we all know that, and knows players, and how to use them. Regardless of what people say, Cam Cameron was the genious behind that San Diego offense, and knew how to utilize players, but what was the only thing missing in San Diego that he had no control of getting?
Answer: An electrying Fast Wide Reciever.
I would like to review our Offensive positions and how they will and have now improved so much.
WR:
Although Chris Chambers is an above average WR, he is getting lazy. There were hints before going into the draft that at practice, Chris Chambers was removed from the first team squad which shows us that Cameron wasn't impressed. We all know that Marty Booker is not a 2nd WR anywhere else in the NFL, and he isn't getting any younger, but is a good possession WR which we could use in the slot. Ted Ginn gives us the opportunity to use deep plays and quick slants which were never used last year, because Mike Mularky was Offensive Co-ordinator. I knew what to expect last year, when you leave anything in charge to him. Ted Ginn gives us electrifying speed, good hands and a good punt return man since we lost Wes Welker. Ted Ginn is more useful than Welker because he's faster, and more dangerous. Wes Welker was our most producing WR last year in my eyes, and I think that people comparing the trent green and wes welker value to our draft picks for a trade is ridiculous. Wes going to the patriots for a 2nd and 7th was such a good price for us. He was one of our most producing WR, but realistically, he couldn't serve as our #2 WR, and we got a 2nd for him. Derek Hagan has a lot of work to do, and I don't see him being our #2 WR because he's just not that good and needs a lot of work on catching the ball. I am a Marcus Vick fan, and I believe Cameron is going to use him this season, because he's always got some tricks up his sleeves, and Vick has played QB which gives us a new WR Option.
TE:
I was hoping of getting Ben Patrick from Delaware in the 7th round to fill our hole at TE. But from what it looks like, David Martin or Justin Peele might be the starter and Cameron might see some potential in them. Letting Randy McMichael go was not even a major concern to me. The guy just keeps getting lazier every year, and is not as good as he was 2-3 years ago. Waiting for him to step up his game would of costed us, money we don't have.
OL:
Was our 2nd major concern behind QB. Samson Satele was a great pickup in my eyes, because I saw this guy at the combine, and he impressed me. I was wishing for Ryan Kalil, but of course, the Panthers get another lucky pick. Vernon Carey has been moved to LT, and Cameron knows that he is a good player, so that is a good sign that he didn't have to reconstructure a whole line, and he knows what he's working with. Our line will be more productive with an offensive coach, and Ronnie Brown is going to have a breakout year.
RB:
This leaves the question of why was Lorenzo Booker Drafted? Is it because Ricky Williams is not coming back? NO. Booker is explosive, he is more talented than Morris and Minor combined, and we only have one RB on our roster. Booker might be kinda small, but I see the Maurice Jones-Drew inside of him, believe me. He can catch out of the backfield with good hands, and he's got speed. Miami needs 2 RB's on the field for an effective offence. Ronnie Brown is going to have an explosive year with Miami I can guarentee it. He isn't a lazy RB, but we can't put all the pressure on one RB for our team, he's gonna take a beating. Booker is a great 3rd down back, and gives us lots of potential.
QB:
Is John Beck the future of the Miami Dolphins?
I don't know. Cam Cameron seems to think so. He's progressed both Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers. He knows what to look for in a QB and what they need to become successful. The draft is nothing but a lottery, you take chances, and they right players become stars. But coaching is a main factor in these players becoming stars, and we know that Cam Cameron has potential to be a great coach. Brady Quinn and Jamarcus Russell have had the media surrounding them for months for the draft. If the media wasn't following Brady Quinn, and hyping him up to be what they believe he is going to be, he'd be getting drafted in the 2nd round. Who knows why Brady Quinn was not drafted, but Cameron definitly knew that he was no Brees or Rivers, so he might of saved us a couple years and a lot of money. John Beck was barely talked about, and Cameron seen something in him, maybe the 26 year old age is a downfall for long-term plans, but a maturity value we need in a QB to win us some games. We can face it, Culpepper will never be the same again, I know it, and he also knows it. Nick Saban rushed him into playing, regardless of what anyone says, because Saban had a lot of pressure on him to change around this franchise and not only did he ruin our QB's future, but our last years draft and franchise.
Last Years Draft:
NOT 1 draft pick started last year for the Miami Dolphins. I will just leave it at that.
Our Secondary:
The only thing I can say about our Secondary, is their fast and young. We have the opportunity to make these guys into stars, although Will Allen was considered a bust, I assume he has one more year to show his First Round Pick Value this season. Jason Allen was not the answer to last year's draft, and I think that was more disapointing than this year. Jason Allen will never become pro-bowl material, unless he steps his game up, and shows the franchise that their investment in this kid was well worth it, and at this rate, we don't have time to wait on him.
LB: The addition of Joey Porter is just insanity. That gives us lots of potential on Defence, and he is going to have a great year with the dolphins.
We drafted Kelvin Smith, he is a HUGE addition to our Lineback Core. This guy has Linebacker in his blood, iv seen him play, hes a good hitter, and is gonna be a great fit in our Defence.
DL:
I think it's fine. We can stop the run, and we can rush the Quarterback, and I see great things for this defence for next year. Expect a higher production from our D, regardless of age, Jason and Zack want a Bowl, and they just keep getting better every year.
Overall:
I think that this draft was a new step to progress our offence, to what Cam Cameron knows thinks is best, and the type of players he is going to need to make this a winning franchise and explosive offence. Don't expect the dolphins to make playoffs next year, but I think the dolphins are on right track to become a .500 team as of now. Once Beck learns the offence, and our WR's become more useful, we will be seeing the playoffs soon. Until then, as dolphins fans, we must do our job and not discourage our draft picks, but support them for when that day comes, Cam Cameron will not have to explain to the fans why he chose Ginn over Quinn and to take Beck.
I have been a life long dolphins fan, and I support the decision Cameron has made on this draft, and is in a better position to evaluate players, rather than us critisizing picks through rankings.
Although Brady Quinn did fall into our lap, and we did pass up on a future quarterback, believe me, I was just as angry of missing the chance of finally finding the missing puzzle to our team. But the question is, was Brady Quinn the missing puzzle we needed?
Although, I personally think after this draft, Randy Mueller should be fired because I don't like him, I don't think this was his decision.
Cam Cameron is a good offensive minded coach, we all know that, and knows players, and how to use them. Regardless of what people say, Cam Cameron was the genious behind that San Diego offense, and knew how to utilize players, but what was the only thing missing in San Diego that he had no control of getting?
Answer: An electrying Fast Wide Reciever.
I would like to review our Offensive positions and how they will and have now improved so much.
WR:
Although Chris Chambers is an above average WR, he is getting lazy. There were hints before going into the draft that at practice, Chris Chambers was removed from the first team squad which shows us that Cameron wasn't impressed. We all know that Marty Booker is not a 2nd WR anywhere else in the NFL, and he isn't getting any younger, but is a good possession WR which we could use in the slot. Ted Ginn gives us the opportunity to use deep plays and quick slants which were never used last year, because Mike Mularky was Offensive Co-ordinator. I knew what to expect last year, when you leave anything in charge to him. Ted Ginn gives us electrifying speed, good hands and a good punt return man since we lost Wes Welker. Ted Ginn is more useful than Welker because he's faster, and more dangerous. Wes Welker was our most producing WR last year in my eyes, and I think that people comparing the trent green and wes welker value to our draft picks for a trade is ridiculous. Wes going to the patriots for a 2nd and 7th was such a good price for us. He was one of our most producing WR, but realistically, he couldn't serve as our #2 WR, and we got a 2nd for him. Derek Hagan has a lot of work to do, and I don't see him being our #2 WR because he's just not that good and needs a lot of work on catching the ball. I am a Marcus Vick fan, and I believe Cameron is going to use him this season, because he's always got some tricks up his sleeves, and Vick has played QB which gives us a new WR Option.
TE:
I was hoping of getting Ben Patrick from Delaware in the 7th round to fill our hole at TE. But from what it looks like, David Martin or Justin Peele might be the starter and Cameron might see some potential in them. Letting Randy McMichael go was not even a major concern to me. The guy just keeps getting lazier every year, and is not as good as he was 2-3 years ago. Waiting for him to step up his game would of costed us, money we don't have.
OL:
Was our 2nd major concern behind QB. Samson Satele was a great pickup in my eyes, because I saw this guy at the combine, and he impressed me. I was wishing for Ryan Kalil, but of course, the Panthers get another lucky pick. Vernon Carey has been moved to LT, and Cameron knows that he is a good player, so that is a good sign that he didn't have to reconstructure a whole line, and he knows what he's working with. Our line will be more productive with an offensive coach, and Ronnie Brown is going to have a breakout year.
RB:
This leaves the question of why was Lorenzo Booker Drafted? Is it because Ricky Williams is not coming back? NO. Booker is explosive, he is more talented than Morris and Minor combined, and we only have one RB on our roster. Booker might be kinda small, but I see the Maurice Jones-Drew inside of him, believe me. He can catch out of the backfield with good hands, and he's got speed. Miami needs 2 RB's on the field for an effective offence. Ronnie Brown is going to have an explosive year with Miami I can guarentee it. He isn't a lazy RB, but we can't put all the pressure on one RB for our team, he's gonna take a beating. Booker is a great 3rd down back, and gives us lots of potential.
QB:
Is John Beck the future of the Miami Dolphins?
I don't know. Cam Cameron seems to think so. He's progressed both Drew Brees and Phillip Rivers. He knows what to look for in a QB and what they need to become successful. The draft is nothing but a lottery, you take chances, and they right players become stars. But coaching is a main factor in these players becoming stars, and we know that Cam Cameron has potential to be a great coach. Brady Quinn and Jamarcus Russell have had the media surrounding them for months for the draft. If the media wasn't following Brady Quinn, and hyping him up to be what they believe he is going to be, he'd be getting drafted in the 2nd round. Who knows why Brady Quinn was not drafted, but Cameron definitly knew that he was no Brees or Rivers, so he might of saved us a couple years and a lot of money. John Beck was barely talked about, and Cameron seen something in him, maybe the 26 year old age is a downfall for long-term plans, but a maturity value we need in a QB to win us some games. We can face it, Culpepper will never be the same again, I know it, and he also knows it. Nick Saban rushed him into playing, regardless of what anyone says, because Saban had a lot of pressure on him to change around this franchise and not only did he ruin our QB's future, but our last years draft and franchise.
Last Years Draft:
NOT 1 draft pick started last year for the Miami Dolphins. I will just leave it at that.
Our Secondary:
The only thing I can say about our Secondary, is their fast and young. We have the opportunity to make these guys into stars, although Will Allen was considered a bust, I assume he has one more year to show his First Round Pick Value this season. Jason Allen was not the answer to last year's draft, and I think that was more disapointing than this year. Jason Allen will never become pro-bowl material, unless he steps his game up, and shows the franchise that their investment in this kid was well worth it, and at this rate, we don't have time to wait on him.
LB: The addition of Joey Porter is just insanity. That gives us lots of potential on Defence, and he is going to have a great year with the dolphins.
We drafted Kelvin Smith, he is a HUGE addition to our Lineback Core. This guy has Linebacker in his blood, iv seen him play, hes a good hitter, and is gonna be a great fit in our Defence.
DL:
I think it's fine. We can stop the run, and we can rush the Quarterback, and I see great things for this defence for next year. Expect a higher production from our D, regardless of age, Jason and Zack want a Bowl, and they just keep getting better every year.
Overall:
I think that this draft was a new step to progress our offence, to what Cam Cameron knows thinks is best, and the type of players he is going to need to make this a winning franchise and explosive offence. Don't expect the dolphins to make playoffs next year, but I think the dolphins are on right track to become a .500 team as of now. Once Beck learns the offence, and our WR's become more useful, we will be seeing the playoffs soon. Until then, as dolphins fans, we must do our job and not discourage our draft picks, but support them for when that day comes, Cam Cameron will not have to explain to the fans why he chose Ginn over Quinn and to take Beck.
I have been a life long dolphins fan, and I support the decision Cameron has made on this draft, and is in a better position to evaluate players, rather than us critisizing picks through rankings.
