fgrocker
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In my opinion, the Dolphins have only two options for their first four draft picks (#1, #32, #57, #64), assuming no additional picks are traded for.
Option 1
1) C. Long/Gholston (OLB/DE)
32) OT
57) CB
64) WR/TE
Option 2
1) Jake Long
32) CB
57) LB/WR
64) WR/TE/LB
I believe Chris Long and Jake Long are the top two choices for the organization right now, based on need and talent. Matt Ryan may turn out to be a franchise QB, but the Fins seem to be willing to give Beck more time. Also, there's the theory that Ryan is rated highly because he's the top QB in a weak class, while QB talent is more prevalent in the next few upcoming drafts.
That being said, there are four main areas of need at this time. After switching to a 3-4 D, the Dolphins lack depth at the DE and LB positions. DT was previously a problem, but due to trades and FA has been fulfilled at least for this year. DE also may be set depending on where Jason Taylor plays and the acquistion of Randy Starks. The LB positions seem to need the most addressing, especially with run defense. If we look to fill these positions with the #1 pick, our only options seem to be Chris Long and Vernon Gholston. Both of these players should be able to make a major impact on our D. Since the offensive line and cornerback positions are also major needs, these should be addressed with the next two picks. It is a strong class for both, but first class OTs may have run out by the time we get to our #57 pick, which is why we should target that position first. CB is taken care of next, and our #64 fills the last position of need, WR or TE. Whichever QB we have starting our season will need more targets than the Fins currently have, and we should be able to find major talent still at this point.
If we choose Jake Long with the #1 pick, our OT need is taken care of, leaving CB as our next highest position of need. There should be a few first class CBs available at pick #32, giving us a first round talent. With our next two picks, the Fins should expect to target a LB with pick #57, unless a 1st or early 2nd round talent WR has dropped. The third round pick should be used on either a LB or WR, whichever wasn't the #57 pick, unless a 1st or early 2nd round talent TE is available.
Sorry if any of this is confusing, I'm trying to put my thoughts in writing and sometimes that can be problematic. I think this would be a fantastic gameplan for the draft, if nothing happens in FA to change team needs. I would love to hear your feedback, thanks for reading!
Option 1
1) C. Long/Gholston (OLB/DE)
32) OT
57) CB
64) WR/TE
Option 2
1) Jake Long
32) CB
57) LB/WR
64) WR/TE/LB
I believe Chris Long and Jake Long are the top two choices for the organization right now, based on need and talent. Matt Ryan may turn out to be a franchise QB, but the Fins seem to be willing to give Beck more time. Also, there's the theory that Ryan is rated highly because he's the top QB in a weak class, while QB talent is more prevalent in the next few upcoming drafts.
That being said, there are four main areas of need at this time. After switching to a 3-4 D, the Dolphins lack depth at the DE and LB positions. DT was previously a problem, but due to trades and FA has been fulfilled at least for this year. DE also may be set depending on where Jason Taylor plays and the acquistion of Randy Starks. The LB positions seem to need the most addressing, especially with run defense. If we look to fill these positions with the #1 pick, our only options seem to be Chris Long and Vernon Gholston. Both of these players should be able to make a major impact on our D. Since the offensive line and cornerback positions are also major needs, these should be addressed with the next two picks. It is a strong class for both, but first class OTs may have run out by the time we get to our #57 pick, which is why we should target that position first. CB is taken care of next, and our #64 fills the last position of need, WR or TE. Whichever QB we have starting our season will need more targets than the Fins currently have, and we should be able to find major talent still at this point.
If we choose Jake Long with the #1 pick, our OT need is taken care of, leaving CB as our next highest position of need. There should be a few first class CBs available at pick #32, giving us a first round talent. With our next two picks, the Fins should expect to target a LB with pick #57, unless a 1st or early 2nd round talent WR has dropped. The third round pick should be used on either a LB or WR, whichever wasn't the #57 pick, unless a 1st or early 2nd round talent TE is available.
Sorry if any of this is confusing, I'm trying to put my thoughts in writing and sometimes that can be problematic. I think this would be a fantastic gameplan for the draft, if nothing happens in FA to change team needs. I would love to hear your feedback, thanks for reading!
