How about those Dolphins? Are they great or what?
This is sarcasm, by the way.
With the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive linemen Jake Long. This is a safe pick, a conservative pick, a "just in case something goes wrong" pick.
Jake Long is a great player, but is he player that could have the biggest impact on the Miami Dolphins in the draft? No. Why not choose someone at an impact position such as quarterback?
Jake Long as a rookie offensive linemen cannot carry the Miami Dolphins, and it is hard for great progress to be seen from that particular position or area, let alone in one rookie season.
The Dolphins already knew they had a young O-line that had to develop, and it would take a year or two for that to manifest. So why not let the O-line manifest in a synchronized manner?
Matt Ryan would take a year or two to get into full pro mode but he could win you games on the way to ultimate success. If not quarterback, look at the wide receivers. The Dolphins have a good base with Ted Ginn Jr., but with give them one or two more receivers (cough...Chad Johnson...cough) and you have a dynamic offense.
Then you could look on the defensive side of things. Getting one or two defensive linemen (like Dorsey) and tightening up the secondary, dare I say with Pac Man Jones, and you could have the rendition of the No-Name Defense.
In essence, I am saying Bill you are inheriting a great tradition (that I am sure you are aware of) and this is a fun puzzle to put together just make sure you put all the right pieces in all the right places, and make the next move your best move. I will see you in the playoffs.
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Chris Radez about 1 year ago
I'll tell you why they didn't draft a quarterback.
One of the main reasons that the Dolphins have been so horrible for the last few years, is there inability to have a consistent starting quarterback. BP might have seen something good in John Beck that he doesn't wish to let go of just yet. Maybe he'd rather provide him with the best pass-blocker in this year's draft so that he can try to develop him into a great quarterback.
It's kinda hard to be a good quarterback, when the opposing defensive line is putting you on your back before your receiver can get downfield.
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Adam Radochonski about 1 year ago
Let's put it like this: Matt Ryan on the Dolphins=David Carr.
The Dolphins have never put together a great offensive line. You'd be kidding yourself if you think Matt Ryan would be a good fit, especially when the Phins spent a 2nd rounder on Beck. Obviously, he has talent because you don't draft a 25-year old QB in the 2nd round for no reason. Besides, they only have 1 offensive tackle under contract, so this pick makes the most sense. Plus, why would you spend $30 million guaranteed on a QB who isn't a franchise QB, when you have 2 2nd round picks and are likely to get a guy like Chad Henne or even Brian Brohm with one of them.
Miami got the best player in the draft at their greatest position of need; why can't people understand that?
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Jeremy McNish about 1 year ago
well when Ricky was the best in the League, he didn't do it all himself.... he's no Barry Sanders. He doesn't create runs, .... have you ever heard of following your blockers?
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Jeremy McNish about 1 year ago
so you don't think the best Q-backs in the drat would go in the first round?
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