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What a Good GM might do in the 2025 Miami draft

gofins60 said:
Miami's o-line problems started when Philbin introduced his fancy, finesse zone-blocking schemes. The same o-linemen who were decent against tough, physical d-lines under Sparano were mostly pushed around and dominated by those same d-lines under Philbin. So, the players weren't the problem, it was the ineffective blocking schemes.

And now, McDaniel is even more finesse-oriented than Philbin was, and this current o-line is much weaker than Philbin's. IMO, this is why they struggle to convert 3rd or 4th and short on the ground, especially near the goal line.
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I'm not a fan, personally. Great when it works but I prefer the punch-em-in-the-mouth style.

It's what we currently employ so it kinda is what it is. McD won't run anything else.
 
Finswatch said:
wow, did you watch the display of tackling that didn't happen on Thanksgving night? I'd be really happy if we had a real GM who drafted defense at every level including DT, LB, S and corner. Much more important than drafting a guard in rounds 1, 2 or 3

Who do we have in the back 7 next year? a bunch of waived players, rejects and late round picks. should we bring back Jordan Poyer and Kader Kohou on cheap deals? Or keep putting slow duds at linebackers and continue to get crushed by tight ends year after year.

This obsession with OL, OL, OL is futile, especially if we have the same two clowns in charge of bringing in these offensive linemen.
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Well the first thing I would do is get rid of Grier.

Then yes, make sure my OL is rock solid and my DL is rock solid.

I like your ideas of building LB and back end too but trenches are the first thing after QB and we are weak in both sides of the trenches:
 
Finswatch said:
I'm going to assume Grier and McD will be sent packing after the season and one of the directives of the new GM is adding toughness and elements to this roster and certain position groups that it doesn't have.

I'm also going to stop bagging on Tua, we're joined at the hip with him for the next 2-4 years. Don't dislike him, just don't buy into the idea that he's part of the solution but do think if we give him more, we'll get more out of him.

IDL
Problem: You lost Wilkins and have replaced him with a series of guys who have played OK but lack special traits. Campbell probably gone and a better pass rush push is needed whether Calais re-signs or retires
Solution: Mason Graham DT Michigan

Where: Round 1 and a few more losses would help make this happen

IOL:
Problem: complete lack of size, athleticism, power, talent (am I missing anything)

Solution: Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson not the quickest feet but strong and can anchor. Moves well enough, played in a pro style offense. Was the #1 guard coming out of high school, hasn't quite lived up to that, I think he probably goes later than people think

Where: round 2 or 3


Backup QB:
Problem: McD has brought in a series of backups with limited ability like Skylar Thompson or career backups on the downside of their career like Mike White and Tim Boyle or Snoop Huntley. Thompson never developed in 4 years and is probably what you should expect when you take a 7th rounder who didn't play against a lot of top talent in college. Get a guy with some special qualities who has played against top competition to backup Tua

Solution: Garrett Nussmeier LSU, an athletic kid with a big arm who isn't afraid to make a throw into a tight window, can be turnover prone but I think his experience in the LSU offense, the arm talent and all the big games he played make him a really good prospect and a future starter
Round 3

Power RB
Problem: too many third and shorts have to be run out of the shotgun or turn into difficult conversions where Tua has to scramble for his life or make a throw to a tightly covered receiver. We dumped Chris Brooks, don't use Jeff Wilson and don't want to have to over-use Devon Achane.

Solution: Phil Mufa Clemson a power back who can move the pile but has speed and wiggle. can also catch and pass protect
Round 4

All around ( and reliable) TE
Problem: Jonnu Smith is a great and has added a huge dimension to the offense. he's an H-Back though and doesn't really block. I think waiting for Tanner Conner or the penalty and drop/fumble machine Julian Hill to develop is like waiting for Kim Kardashian to win a Nobel Prize. Durham Smythe is past his sell by date imo, I don't think he gives you enough in either area of the game. Having a real two TE set would give this team more options. I have to think the new GM and coach will look at this unit and say, yeah, not tough or good enough.

Solution: Mason Taylor LSU, Gunner Helm Texas, Oscar Delp Georgia
Taylor: big, strong, fast, can block, great team guy and will abuse DBs at the next level: round 2-3
Helm: tall, strong, great red zone weapon, he's the Longhorns receiving TE but can block
Delp: sat behind Brock Bowers, always could block but has become a receiving weapon in the last half of the season, made some huge plays in big games, can be drafted later than the first two guys

Rounds 2-5, wide range I know but this is a valuable position and I think teams are looking for a guy like Sam LaPorta who some say was over-drafted in round 2 but he soon proved them all wrong becoming one of the best TEs in the NFL.

Going to look at safeties and LBs next as I think they should be high priorities positions in the next draft
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i don' think good assumptions. grier and mcdaniel will probably still be here. as for giving tua more, he is already in a top 5 situation in the NFL with what is around him. and given his salary cap hit only goes up, by definition there will be less around him. the bed is made, now we all get to lie in it.
 
I would invest in one high level guard in FA and draft another on day 2 or sign a second/third tier guy. I would be fine with having an “all defensive” draft for the most part. That side of the ball needs some serious retooling and a youth movement.

A big run stopping DT, off ball linebacker to play alongside Brooks, and the secondary is going to need some work. I’d imagine Jevon Holland walks and if so, we will need two starting caliber safeties.

Also don’t know where we stand long term at edge rusher….. Chop is obviously a keeper/developmental guy with a high ceiling, but we can’t depend on Phillips staying healthy and he’s going into that 5th year option. Chubb is an easy June 1 cut for me but we may have to keep him as that’s an expensive premium position to fill.
 
Well if someone doesn't walk the plank you can say hello to mr mediocre 👋 for awhile
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Finswatch said:
wow, did you watch the display of tackling that didn't happen on Thanksgving night? I'd be really happy if we had a real GM who drafted defense at every level including DT, LB, S and corner. Much more important than drafting a guard in rounds 1, 2 or 3

Who do we have in the back 7 next year? a bunch of waived players, rejects and late round picks. should we bring back Jordan Poyer and Kader Kohou on cheap deals? Or keep putting slow duds at linebackers and continue to get crushed by tight ends year after year.

This obsession with OL, OL, OL is futile, especially if we have the same two clowns in charge of bringing in these offensive linemen.
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Does anyone know the number of missed tackle 1H vs 2H. Score shows the D played better
 
fansinceGWilson said:
Does anyone know the number of missed tackle 1H vs 2H. Score shows the D played better
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Would be interesting to know that number. I do think the "D" played a bit better in the 2nd half

I was alarmed to read that aside from the 20 missed tackles against the Packers
We had 12 missed tackles last week against New England
We had 8 missed tackles against the Raiders the previous week

This is a MAJOR issue........
 
As for the draft, even though it is a repetitive theme by many here on the forum, the O-Line is the key

"According to NFL First Gen stats, defenders are making contact with Dolphins rushers behind the line of scrimmage 48.6 percent of time. That's a very, very high and unacceptable rate"
 
fansinceGWilson said:
Does anyone know the number of missed tackle 1H vs 2H. Score shows the D played better
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There was another stat involving Josh Jacobs that I thought was very telling.

Jacobs, had 43 yards rushing on Thursday Night. However, he had 58 yards "after contact"...........
 
Bob512 said:
Would be interesting to know that number. I do think the "D" played a bit better in the 2nd half

I was alarmed to read that aside from the 20 missed tackles against the Packers
We had 12 missed tackles last week against New England
We had 8 missed tackles against the Raiders the previous week

This is a MAJOR issue........
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Any idea what the avg missed tackle # is by team per game? Is 8 avg? I can't find it
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
I think so. I'd love Warren for Miami, but doubtful Grier would go TE that early.
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Yes, Tyler Warren would be excellent, Big, fast, strong, versatile and way more Big-10 and Kittle-esque than Mike Gesisicki

I think getting him at 42 or wherever we're gonna pick would be a tremendous pick, would add so many elements to this offense which means you're right, Grier won't take him. One of his son's friends is eligible and Chris got a better report on him
 
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