Todd McShay on Dolphins #1 Pick

[TXFinFan]

Dante (CT): Todd, what do you think the Dolphins will do with the #1 pick? Who do you think they will select? How could they pass on Ryan?

Todd McShay: (12:26 PM ET ) I think it comes down to the following three players: QB Ryan, DE Long and OT Long -- assuming, of course, there's no trade. They need to decide on Beck first. If they think he can be a franchise QB moving forward, then it's one of the two Longs in my opinion.

Todd McShay: (12:27 PM ET ) The only reason I wouldn't include Dorsey/Ellis in that mix is because neither is an ideal fit in a 3-4, which I suspect they will use as their base defense. And you don't want to spend No. 1 overall money on a DL that will spend most his time occupying blockers.

Todd McShay: (12:29 PM ET ) FYI... Michigan OT Jake Long is the buzz in Indy right now. None of the groups has worked out yet, but Long measured in at 6-foot-7, 317 pounds with 11" hands and -- most importantly -- 35 3/4" arms... that's huge because it shows he has the reach to play LOT in the NFL.

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=19382

 

[emocomputerjock]

Before anyone gets all crazy over this, I will post this reminder:

This is ESPN we're talking about. Yes, that ESPN. Grain of salt, grain of salt.

(not directing that to you for posting it TX)

 

[TXFinFan]

Thanks Emo. Don't shoot the messenger guys.

 

[TXFinFan]

Wow. No other comments?

 

[donart]

It's got to be C Long IMO.

 

[The Aqua Crush]

I think the safest pick would be Chris Long as well, and I for one would be very happy if we did take him.

And i've been a big supporter of Dorsey too. I think long might not have the destructive upside that dorsey has, but were a team that needs a solid foundation on the line and Long provides that stability more than dorsey in my early opinion.

 

[#1 Fan]

i hate picking safe with #1. we're going to regret it. someone's going to actually get the bpa and be happy with that player for a long time.

 

[burger13]

i hate picking safe with #1. we're going to regret it. someone's going to actually get the bpa and be happy with that player for a long time.

...and someone is going to get a bust and regret it for a long long time.

It's a crapshoot.

 

[uga3406]

if we trade down to say to # 3 i would love to grab gholston..there is something about the kid...nothing aganist chris long but i hope the rams grab him at # 2 and we get gholston...

 

[fishypete]

Before anyone gets all crazy over this, I will post this reminder:

This is ESPN we're talking about. Yes, that ESPN. Grain of salt, grain of salt.

(not directing that to you for posting it TX)

Frankly...Everything he wrote is true to date...at least it's what most known draft people are saying also...so a grain of salt isn't needed at this time...of course if you don't agree with him..thats O.K. also.

 

[emocomputerjock]

Frankly...Everything he wrote is true to date...at least it's what most known draft people are saying also...so a grain of salt isn't needed at this time...of course if you don't agree with him..thats O.K. also.

I say that because ESPN is without a doubt known to be the most flagrant of hype and bandwagon supporters. What Todd McShay or anyone working with or for ESPN says should be taken with a grain of salt due to their willingness to both manufacture and maintain hype on any sports topic they can.

 

[fishypete]

I say that because ESPN is without a doubt known to be the most flagrant of hype and bandwagon supporters. What Todd McShay or anyone working with or for ESPN says should be taken with a grain of salt due to their willingness to both manufacture and maintain hype on any sports topic they can.

Normally I would agree with you...but what is written there isn't any different than most opinon that I have read from numerous other sites...and afterall...it is just opinion.