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25.
Miami Dolphins: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Looking at Bill Parcells' previous 10 first-round picks, four were spent on linebackers. Two were used on corners. The other four were on an offensive tackle, defensive end, wide receiver and quarterback.
Based on the Tuna's history and the first 24 picks of my 2009 NFL Mock Draft, I'm betting that this is either Larry English or Darius Butler. And considering that corner is now a much greater need in the wake of Andre Goodman's departure, I'll go with the latter.
Miami has nothing across from Will Allen. The team signed Eric Green, but that was just to a 2-year deal worth $6 million. Green will be used for depth; nothing more. Cornerback is still a huge need, with rush linebacker being a close second option here (Larry English or Aaron Maybin).
Pick change; previously D.J. Moore, CB
44.
Miami Dolphins: Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Cincinnati
Joey Porter really slowed down toward the end of the 2008 campaign (one sack in his final four games) and the Dolphins could use another body to get to the quarterback; excluding Porter, no Miami player had more than five sacks. Even worse, the Dolphins failed to register a single sack against Baltimore in their first-round playoff loss.
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Miami Dolphins: Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
Ted Ginn and Davone Bess both have their strengths, but neither wideout is a massive target. At 6-3, 207, Brian Robiskie could be the solid split end Miami was looking for when it signed Ernest Wilford.
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Miami Dolphins: Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU
The Dolphins just re-signed Channing Crowder, but he can't seem to stay healthy. This is their insurance policy.
122.
Miami Dolphins: Terrance Knighton, NT, Temple
Jason Ferguson just turned 34, and his contract expires after the 2009 season. The Dolphins will need to acquire a new nose tackle in the near future.
Looking at Bill Parcells' previous 10 first-round picks, four were spent on linebackers. Two were used on corners. The other four were on an offensive tackle, defensive end, wide receiver and quarterback.
Based on the Tuna's history and the first 24 picks of my 2009 NFL Mock Draft, I'm betting that this is either Larry English or Darius Butler. And considering that corner is now a much greater need in the wake of Andre Goodman's departure, I'll go with the latter.
Miami has nothing across from Will Allen. The team signed Eric Green, but that was just to a 2-year deal worth $6 million. Green will be used for depth; nothing more. Cornerback is still a huge need, with rush linebacker being a close second option here (Larry English or Aaron Maybin).
Pick change; previously D.J. Moore, CB
44.
Joey Porter really slowed down toward the end of the 2008 campaign (one sack in his final four games) and the Dolphins could use another body to get to the quarterback; excluding Porter, no Miami player had more than five sacks. Even worse, the Dolphins failed to register a single sack against Baltimore in their first-round playoff loss.
56.
Ted Ginn and Davone Bess both have their strengths, but neither wideout is a massive target. At 6-3, 207, Brian Robiskie could be the solid split end Miami was looking for when it signed Ernest Wilford.
87.
The Dolphins just re-signed Channing Crowder, but he can't seem to stay healthy. This is their insurance policy.
122.
Jason Ferguson just turned 34, and his contract expires after the 2009 season. The Dolphins will need to acquire a new nose tackle in the near future.
