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My gut feeling tells me that Miami picks defense in the first round, but I thought I would look at two different drafts and see what fellow Dolphin fans like.
Gamble for Greatness
1 Ted Ginn Jr. -- the kind of speed that can add the electric element to Miami's offense. His presense alone would force safeties to back off much like Paul Warfield did for Miami in the 70's. You don't have to get the ball 10 times a game to make a difference.
Pros - Culpepper, if healthy, is the type of qb who could exploit Ginn's deep speed. Ginn has the versatility of playing corner and returning kicks.
Cons - I don't see him as an elite player yet and there are better receivers who could be around when Miami picks (Dwayne Jarrett, better hands, more physical).
2 Brandon Merriman -- First round talent at safety who falls because of character.
Pros - Has the speed to possibly play corner. Miami needs a playmaker in the secondary.
Cons - Character. The Dolphins secondary is a hard one to learn as we saw with Jason Allen. Might not contribute right away.
3. Jordan Palmer -- The ultimate gamble on greatness pick?
Pros -- Has the deep arm to complement Ginn. Likely wouldn't have to play for a couple of years so he could learn his trade. Has all the talent you look for at the position.
Cons - Decision making, which may be the number one criteria in a qb. With better coaching maybe he can iron that out.
4. Ryan Harris -- A left tackle who protected Brady Quinn's blind side.
Pros -- Good, quick feet. Looks good in pass protection. Miami needs to find a left tackle which may be tough.
Cons -- At 6-5, 295 may not fit Miami's mold on the offensive line. Not a physical player. A Denver type prospect?
6. Matt Gutierrez -- My sleeper pick at qb. Saw this kid play at De La Salle HS, but he got caught behind Henne at Michigan.
Pros -- Good developmental type pick with a lot of talent.
Cons -- Not a lot of experience. NFL Europe could help.
7. BPA
More Likely
1. Leron Landry -- A playmaker in the secondary who knows Saban's system.
Pros - A leader. Called the smartest player Saban has coached. May be able to play corner. Would allow Miami to switch Jason Allen to corner or could team with Allen to form a great young safety duo.
Cons - With the emergence of Bell safety is not a huge need, although Bell is injury prone.
2. Kyle Young - Physical player with the size (6-5, 330) that Miami covets. Smart and versatile. Could play center or guard.
Pros - Could compete for a starting job right away on Miami's line.
Cons - Not real quick.
3. Troy Edwards - Could move way up the charts with a strong postseason showing. Has the physical attributes.
Pros - A smart game manager who put up decent numbers on a terrible team. A Chad Pennington/Brian Griese type. A leader.
Cons - Injury prone. Good arm, but not a deep passer.
4. Ryan Harris (see above)
6. Guiterrez - Can battle it out with Edwards.
7. BPA
Gamble for Greatness
1 Ted Ginn Jr. -- the kind of speed that can add the electric element to Miami's offense. His presense alone would force safeties to back off much like Paul Warfield did for Miami in the 70's. You don't have to get the ball 10 times a game to make a difference.
Pros - Culpepper, if healthy, is the type of qb who could exploit Ginn's deep speed. Ginn has the versatility of playing corner and returning kicks.
Cons - I don't see him as an elite player yet and there are better receivers who could be around when Miami picks (Dwayne Jarrett, better hands, more physical).
2 Brandon Merriman -- First round talent at safety who falls because of character.
Pros - Has the speed to possibly play corner. Miami needs a playmaker in the secondary.
Cons - Character. The Dolphins secondary is a hard one to learn as we saw with Jason Allen. Might not contribute right away.
3. Jordan Palmer -- The ultimate gamble on greatness pick?
Pros -- Has the deep arm to complement Ginn. Likely wouldn't have to play for a couple of years so he could learn his trade. Has all the talent you look for at the position.
Cons - Decision making, which may be the number one criteria in a qb. With better coaching maybe he can iron that out.
4. Ryan Harris -- A left tackle who protected Brady Quinn's blind side.
Pros -- Good, quick feet. Looks good in pass protection. Miami needs to find a left tackle which may be tough.
Cons -- At 6-5, 295 may not fit Miami's mold on the offensive line. Not a physical player. A Denver type prospect?
6. Matt Gutierrez -- My sleeper pick at qb. Saw this kid play at De La Salle HS, but he got caught behind Henne at Michigan.
Pros -- Good developmental type pick with a lot of talent.
Cons -- Not a lot of experience. NFL Europe could help.
7. BPA
More Likely
1. Leron Landry -- A playmaker in the secondary who knows Saban's system.
Pros - A leader. Called the smartest player Saban has coached. May be able to play corner. Would allow Miami to switch Jason Allen to corner or could team with Allen to form a great young safety duo.
Cons - With the emergence of Bell safety is not a huge need, although Bell is injury prone.
2. Kyle Young - Physical player with the size (6-5, 330) that Miami covets. Smart and versatile. Could play center or guard.
Pros - Could compete for a starting job right away on Miami's line.
Cons - Not real quick.
3. Troy Edwards - Could move way up the charts with a strong postseason showing. Has the physical attributes.
Pros - A smart game manager who put up decent numbers on a terrible team. A Chad Pennington/Brian Griese type. A leader.
Cons - Injury prone. Good arm, but not a deep passer.
4. Ryan Harris (see above)
6. Guiterrez - Can battle it out with Edwards.
7. BPA
