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Ryan Tannehill QB Camp with Jon Gruden [Video]
Here is the full Gruden's QB Camp episode with the Miami Dolphins eighth overall pick, Ryan Tannehill.
Enjoy!
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A Look at the Miami Dolphins Offensive Rookie Class of 2012
The NFL draft has finally come and gone for the Miami Dolphins, and we are left with a bunch of new, talented players that will hopefully contribute for years to come.
The Dolphins drafted nine players this year, and since then they have signed fifteen undrafted free agents. Below is a list of all of the players that the Dolphins have added with whatever film and/or scouting reports I could find on them.
Enjoy!
Quarterback
1. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
- Miami was projected to take Tannehill in the first round, and that is exactly what they did. He is expected to be able to start in a few years for the Dolphins. Here is a playlist of eight different games played by Miami's eighth overall selection:
Running Back
1. Lamar Miller, Miami
- Miami got great value when they picked Lamar Miller out of Miami in the fourth round. Miller is one of the best running backs in this draft class and is a perfect example of the BPA (Best Player Available) drafting style that Jeff Ireland followed this year. He is extremely talented and gives the Dolphins incredible talent at the running back position. Here are four videos on him:
2. Jonas Gray, Notre Dame
- Gray is an undrafted player that the Dolphins signed yesterday. I know nothing about him and was unable to find any good film on him, so here's a little info that I found on him:
Wide Receiver
1. B.J. Cunningham, Michigan St
- Cunningham was the Dolphins first receiver taken in the draft this year. They selected him in the sixth round, which was later than they were expected to. Regardless, Cunningham is a solid receiver who should contribute almost instantly. Here is a game that I found on him:
2. Rishard Matthews, Nevada
- Miami selected Matthews late in the 7th round. We'll see what he is able to do. Here are two games of his:
3. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
- Fuller was Ryan Tannehill's second favorite target last year. He went undrafted and Miami signed him yesterday. I'm skeptical about how good he is, but we didn't really have to give up much for him so there's really no harm if he isn't any good.
Tight End
1. Michael Egnew, Missouri
- Egnew is definitely a pass-catching tight end. I wasn't thrilled when we drafted him because I like Anthony Fasano a lot, but he strengthens our tight end group and will definitely help our passing game. Here are three games of his:
Offensive Line
1. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
- Martin was Stanford's starting left tackle. Miami selected him in the second round with the intention of moving him to right tackle. Hopefully he is able to make the transition smoothly.
2. Derek Dennis, Temple
- Dennis is another undrafted player that the Dolphins brought in. He is projected to be a right guard, but that is about all I know about him. Here is a scouting report that tells you a little more:
3. Josh Samuda, UMass
-Miami also signed him after the draft. It was tough finding anything on him. I do know that he is a guard. Here is the best I could find on him (sorry):
Thank you guys for stopping by. Let me know what you think about who we added.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com or follow me on twitter @PaulDSmythe.
The Dolphins drafted nine players this year, and since then they have signed fifteen undrafted free agents. Below is a list of all of the players that the Dolphins have added with whatever film and/or scouting reports I could find on them.
Enjoy!
Quarterback
1. Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
- Miami was projected to take Tannehill in the first round, and that is exactly what they did. He is expected to be able to start in a few years for the Dolphins. Here is a playlist of eight different games played by Miami's eighth overall selection:
Running Back
1. Lamar Miller, Miami
- Miami got great value when they picked Lamar Miller out of Miami in the fourth round. Miller is one of the best running backs in this draft class and is a perfect example of the BPA (Best Player Available) drafting style that Jeff Ireland followed this year. He is extremely talented and gives the Dolphins incredible talent at the running back position. Here are four videos on him:
2. Jonas Gray, Notre Dame
- Gray is an undrafted player that the Dolphins signed yesterday. I know nothing about him and was unable to find any good film on him, so here's a little info that I found on him:
Jonas Gray didn't show what he was truly capable of at Notre Dame until his last season. The running back emerged as a power runner as a senior, amassing 791 yards with 12 touchdowns on 114 carries in 11 games. A torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in his final home game ended Gray's breakout season, but it started him on a path to possibly play in the NFL. Gray took part in some of Notre Dame's Pro Day activities on Tuesday, just five months removed from surgery. "It's crazy," Gray said of being talked about as any where from a third-round to fifth-round pick. "It's certainly a blessing. I just make sure I'm doing everything I can to get back to where I was before." Gray pushed his bench press number from 20 at the combine to 22 at Pro Day. He ran and cut during passing drills, but he didn't take part in other running or agility drills. "I felt like I could do a little bit more," said Gray, who admitted he has been told to hold back while he continues to recover from surgery. "It was all about patience," Gray added about returning from the injury. "A lot of times, I maybe felt a little over confident, but my doctors and physical therapist gave me great advice. I started to feel really good in about three and half months. When I came back from the combine, that's when I started to do a lot more running stuff, straight ahead speed stuff. I knew at this point I'd be pretty far ahead." - Tony Krausz, The Journal Gazette
Wide Receiver
1. B.J. Cunningham, Michigan St
- Cunningham was the Dolphins first receiver taken in the draft this year. They selected him in the sixth round, which was later than they were expected to. Regardless, Cunningham is a solid receiver who should contribute almost instantly. Here is a game that I found on him:
2. Rishard Matthews, Nevada
- Miami selected Matthews late in the 7th round. We'll see what he is able to do. Here are two games of his:
3. Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M
- Fuller was Ryan Tannehill's second favorite target last year. He went undrafted and Miami signed him yesterday. I'm skeptical about how good he is, but we didn't really have to give up much for him so there's really no harm if he isn't any good.
Tight End
1. Michael Egnew, Missouri
- Egnew is definitely a pass-catching tight end. I wasn't thrilled when we drafted him because I like Anthony Fasano a lot, but he strengthens our tight end group and will definitely help our passing game. Here are three games of his:
Offensive Line
1. Jonathan Martin, Stanford
- Martin was Stanford's starting left tackle. Miami selected him in the second round with the intention of moving him to right tackle. Hopefully he is able to make the transition smoothly.
2. Derek Dennis, Temple
- Dennis is another undrafted player that the Dolphins brought in. He is projected to be a right guard, but that is about all I know about him. Here is a scouting report that tells you a little more:
"Temple Owls offensive lineman Derek Dennis is a late-round prospect with power, good size, and with some additional coaching, the potential to be a quality reserve in the NFL. Dennis needs to continue working on his football. He lunges at times, causing him to overextend and lose his center of gravity.
When he can get his hands on defenders first, look out; but with so many offensive lines incorporating zone-blocking concepts, his ability to block on the move is limited. Pulling outside the tackle box isn't a strong-suit either. In pass protection, he does well holding his ground and taking on guys one-on-one.
Dennis does have room to grow as a football player. He's a project and a coaching staff will see that right away, but what they'll also see is a strong, physical lineman who's not afraid to scrap in the trenches. He needs to continue improving his knee bent and not lean too far forward. By taking shorter, quick steps his anchoring ability will improve overnight.
Dennis projects as a sixth round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft."
-Courtesy of FFToolbox
3. Josh Samuda, UMass
-Miami also signed him after the draft. It was tough finding anything on him. I do know that he is a guard. Here is the best I could find on him (sorry):
Thank you guys for stopping by. Let me know what you think about who we added.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com or follow me on twitter @PaulDSmythe.
Miami Dolphins Sixth Round Pick: WR BJ Cunningham
I must say I wasn't very excited about the choice of Cunningham in round six. I had my heart set on a few other Receivers that were available at the time. I sort of disregarded him entirely due to him not being as fast as some of the much bigger receivers available at the time. But, those other receivers are history, so lets take a look at what might be the future.
Here's a glimpse of BJ Cunningham's abilities:
Here's his Michigan State Spartan (and lifetime) biography:
http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cunningham_bj00.html
I feel a little more at ease now! I'm also liking Jeff Fuller from Texas A&M and Derek Moye out of Penn State, who were the undrafted free agents brought in to compete with him for the openings at wide receiver.
What are you thinking about BJ Cunningham? Let us know below.
Here's a glimpse of BJ Cunningham's abilities:
Here's his Michigan State Spartan (and lifetime) biography:
http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cunningham_bj00.html
I feel a little more at ease now! I'm also liking Jeff Fuller from Texas A&M and Derek Moye out of Penn State, who were the undrafted free agents brought in to compete with him for the openings at wide receiver.
What are you thinking about BJ Cunningham? Let us know below.
2012 NFL Draft Rounds 4-7 Live Chat
We are at the final day of the NFL Draft. Miami has five picks in the next four rounds. They have one 4, one 5, two 6's, and one 7. I expect we will draft two receivers in this round.
Let's find out if I'm right.
Let's find out if I'm right.
Miami Dolphins Select Ryan Tannehill in the First Round
Well, the first day of the 2012 NFL Draft has finally come and gone for the Miami Dolphins. After months of studying, discussing, and predicting we officially know who the Dolphins have drafted eighth overall.
While it may seem like an anticlimactic ending to the hours and hours that we have spent discussing prospects, I assure you that the discussion has only begun. The next few years are going to be very interesting to follow. We will spend next offseason (most likely) wondering whether Tannehill will be ready to start.
Heck, maybe something miraculous will happen and he'll be ready to start this year. I highly doubt that, but you never know. He's a hard working kid, and you know he's going to do his best to win the starting spot.
I know we have a lot of people who weren't very excited with the pick because we spent a very high draft choice on a player that probably won't start for another year or two, but I want you guys to hear me out on this one. Here are a few reasons why I am happy with us selecting Tannehill.
The #1 Reason: We finally got our quarterback
Tannehill has the potential to be a franchise quarterback. That much we know. It might take him a few years to develop, but it's not like we had another option this year anyway. We have two good quarterbacks in Matt Moore and David Garrard. They will be able to hold down the fort for a year or two while Tannehill develops, and they will also be able to help him in the development process because of their experience.
Miami has gone too long without a franchise quarterback, and I think there is a really good chance that Tannehill becomes that franchise quarterback we've been searching for.
Reason #2: He fits our offense
Tannehill makes more sense with the Miami Dolphins than any other team in the league, and that is the truth. We have his old head coach as our offensive coordinator, we have players that can fill in for however long we need them to until he is ready to start, and we run a west coast offense which suits his abilities very well.
Mike Sherman, who is our offensive coordinator and was Texas A&M's head coach last year, has been with Tannehill for all four years. He knows him better than pretty much everyone else in the league. I read today that Sherman really wanted Tannehill, which can only be good news for the Dolphins.
Tannehill just makes too much sense with the Dolphins. His situation fits perfectly with what Miami is able to do. Not only can we afford to wait (and yes we can actually afford to wait, despite what most Dolphins fans think), we also have the right group to help teach him whatever he needs to know.
Reason #3: It's not as much of a reach as it's made out to be
I'm not saying it isn't a reach, but it's not like they took someone who was going to be taken in the second or third round. If Miami didn't take Tannehill in the first round, then someone else would have. They were unable to find a trade partner so that they could trade down and take him later, so if they wanted him then they had to take him at eight.
It isn't like they passed on some surefire guy who was guaranteed to be a starter for a long time. The next player to be picked that we thought they were considering was Quinton Coples at 16 to the Jets, and he had question marks of his own. After him was Melvin Ingram at 18 to the Chargers and Riley Reiff at 23 to the Lions. I'm not saying that I wouldn't have liked to have any of those three, because I would. What I am saying is that taking Tannehill wasn't exactly a crazy decision.
Getting players like Coples, Ingram, and Reiff would have been nice, but we need to help the most important position in football more: quarterback.
I would also like to mention one thing kind of as a side benefit of getting Tannehill, and that is that he has a beautiful wife:
See guys? Things aren't that bad for us. I believe that we have finally found our answer at quarterback: Garrard or Moore for 1-2 years and then Tannehill for (hopefully) the next 15.
Thanks for stopping by. As always leave your comments below.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com and follow me on twitter
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| QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M |
While it may seem like an anticlimactic ending to the hours and hours that we have spent discussing prospects, I assure you that the discussion has only begun. The next few years are going to be very interesting to follow. We will spend next offseason (most likely) wondering whether Tannehill will be ready to start.
Heck, maybe something miraculous will happen and he'll be ready to start this year. I highly doubt that, but you never know. He's a hard working kid, and you know he's going to do his best to win the starting spot.
I know we have a lot of people who weren't very excited with the pick because we spent a very high draft choice on a player that probably won't start for another year or two, but I want you guys to hear me out on this one. Here are a few reasons why I am happy with us selecting Tannehill.
The #1 Reason: We finally got our quarterback
Tannehill has the potential to be a franchise quarterback. That much we know. It might take him a few years to develop, but it's not like we had another option this year anyway. We have two good quarterbacks in Matt Moore and David Garrard. They will be able to hold down the fort for a year or two while Tannehill develops, and they will also be able to help him in the development process because of their experience.
Miami has gone too long without a franchise quarterback, and I think there is a really good chance that Tannehill becomes that franchise quarterback we've been searching for.
Reason #2: He fits our offense
Tannehill makes more sense with the Miami Dolphins than any other team in the league, and that is the truth. We have his old head coach as our offensive coordinator, we have players that can fill in for however long we need them to until he is ready to start, and we run a west coast offense which suits his abilities very well.
Mike Sherman, who is our offensive coordinator and was Texas A&M's head coach last year, has been with Tannehill for all four years. He knows him better than pretty much everyone else in the league. I read today that Sherman really wanted Tannehill, which can only be good news for the Dolphins.
Tannehill just makes too much sense with the Dolphins. His situation fits perfectly with what Miami is able to do. Not only can we afford to wait (and yes we can actually afford to wait, despite what most Dolphins fans think), we also have the right group to help teach him whatever he needs to know.
Reason #3: It's not as much of a reach as it's made out to be
I'm not saying it isn't a reach, but it's not like they took someone who was going to be taken in the second or third round. If Miami didn't take Tannehill in the first round, then someone else would have. They were unable to find a trade partner so that they could trade down and take him later, so if they wanted him then they had to take him at eight.
It isn't like they passed on some surefire guy who was guaranteed to be a starter for a long time. The next player to be picked that we thought they were considering was Quinton Coples at 16 to the Jets, and he had question marks of his own. After him was Melvin Ingram at 18 to the Chargers and Riley Reiff at 23 to the Lions. I'm not saying that I wouldn't have liked to have any of those three, because I would. What I am saying is that taking Tannehill wasn't exactly a crazy decision.
Getting players like Coples, Ingram, and Reiff would have been nice, but we need to help the most important position in football more: quarterback.
I would also like to mention one thing kind of as a side benefit of getting Tannehill, and that is that he has a beautiful wife:
See guys? Things aren't that bad for us. I believe that we have finally found our answer at quarterback: Garrard or Moore for 1-2 years and then Tannehill for (hopefully) the next 15.
Thanks for stopping by. As always leave your comments below.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com and follow me on twitter
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2012 NFL Draft Live 1st Round Chat
The NFL Draft is finally upon us. Please join us for a live chat during the first round below.
Dolphin Shout 2012 NFL Draft Consensus Chart
Here is the final Dolphin Shout 2012 NFL Draft Consensus Chart. Thanks to everyone for your input.
Should you miss on your first pick it's bound to mess with your entire draft. Therefore, if a name you chose shows up on our roster at any selection then a Dolphin Touchdown has been scored in your honor, and deserves an animated Fist Pump from all, because you've all contributed great scenario's !! GOOD LUCK to you ALL, and OUR MIAMI DOLPHINS : ) !!
According to the chart I've tabulated the following results at pick number eight: Though a vote of a position could be just about anybody, so I gave those selection's to the most likely BPA at the suggested position's of those selections, and ended-up with..
Five votes for QB Ryan Tannehill.
Four votes each for DE Quinton Coples and WR Michael Floyd.
Two votes for OT Riley Reiff with RG David DeCastro, and the Lone Ranger Courtney Upshaw has one..
BuckEye could have caused a tie with a his backup scenarios to OLB C Upshaw at eight/tradedown with (Coples/Floyd), but nooo, he had to be different ;) .. It just happened to fall the way it did, and I think it's pretty damn cool that we have a well rounded, open minded, balanced set of wishes at the SHOUT! Only half of the people that contributed to the Free Agency Chart took part in the Draft Chart.. I guess that took place due to frustration via a lack of acquisitions??
Quotes straight from your mouths to Jeff Irelands ears !!
Beach Potato, "Its like panning for Gold. Sometimes, you get a speck of Gold after discarding lots of sand and stones many times over and over. Even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes. Got to keep drafting. Or get one that's been a back-up for 3 or 4 years. Maybe the old 27 year old former baseball player is doable as a QB prospect. I haven't a clue. I am just waiting for Training camp to open and sit in the stands to watch some practices. Hearing grunts and groans, smelling the dust and sweat. Football season should be year round. I watched all of Grudens show and the one last night with the best 10 guys tells me it could be a crap shoot again for the Dolphins."
Buckeye, "As a 35 year FinFan, I can honestly say that I have no clue what direction we are leaning in the draft, for maybe the first time ever. I haven't always agreed with where we went but always had some sort of an idea what I thought they were thinking. We need to take the best pass rusher available if we stay at 8, spend 2nd round on WR and get OL in the 3rd/4th then start filling holes in later rounds. "IF" we could gain two first round picks #17 and #21 from Cincy, how can that be a bad thing? We WOULD be able to get two immediate starters instead of one. Not sure Cincy will be THAT trade partner, but if a tradedown opportunity arises it is something we should do to gain extra picks, because we need players. I love the concept behind it, just hope Cincinnati does as well, I would be tickled to trade down and gain extra picks!! I have us taking Upshaw or Coples if we stay at 8. The Upshaw kid is a beast and he would be a great pick for us."
TexDolFan, "I agree that if what we want is not there at 8 then trade down instead of reaching."
NEFinFan,"I think we should just hold on to the 8th spot myself. If Tannehill is off the board before 8, which seems to be the case since the dolphins have shown some strong interest in him. I would wait to the final minutes to see if that 8 spot could yield us more picks then just a 2nd rounder. I think if Philadelphia really wants it, they'll give up the farm to get the 8th pick. But I agree with most and that's lets keep 8 and get a pass rusher if Tannehill is not available"
NEFF, "I'm going out on a limb here to tell you what I think as far as the 1st two rounds at least. I went back and looked at the pick 8th senerio and what i've come up with is QB/WR (both needs of the team as is RT) but I say avoid 1st round o-line pick and go after either QB Tannehill or WR Blackmon with 3rd choice WR Floyd. With one of those selected that would shore up one of our concern spots. Now not picking a WR in the 1st round isn't a bad thing since the draft seems to be loaded with them."
John Baruch, "What nobody is talking about that is so evident is the about the glass being half full!! How Tannehill did so well at QB with such lil time, and has all the measurables. Stop worrying about the lack of college experience at the position, and embrace how well he did in such a short time. Imagine the potential with that, and that is something at #8 too hard to pass up. Then WR, SFY, DE, OL, WR, LB, and in the 7th LB."
JP/Belgium, "Well, Tannehill was impressive to say the least. The next Dan Marino? Who knows. Right now, I feel better if we take HIM at eight. I don't believe the Browns will gamble on him at four. But if the Phins want him, beware of a trade down after that impressive "Pro-Day" showing, Bills, KC waiting around the corner. Even Seattle! Man, aren't they confident in Flynn ??"
Paul, "Kalil is my favorite, but he'll be gone. DeCastro is a guard, and I think we'll want to get a tackle. So, my choice is Reiff. I could see them taking a DE/OLB like Melvin Ingram, though, which I wouldn't mind. As I studied Tannehill more and more, I began to see why he's projected to go so high. I do believe that Tannehill is an improvement over Moore after a year or two of development. The great part about Miami's situation is that they have a short-term starter (Moore or Garrard) while they can develop a long-term one (Tannehill)."
Polly, "I hope we take Guard Decastro(if we do not get Scott), or DE Coples in the 1st. Maybe Tannenhill will fall to the 2nd and then I would say take him. I know you are all going to get on me because we need a QB. OKay I get it but I would not waste that #1 pick on him."
Thorny, "We need to rebuild through the draft with quality players. Heck sign Tannehill, Osweiler, or Weeden for Qb get Coples, Get a TE and a WR then fill the voids but we need fresh young talent that come with cheap contracts if possible (not that a first rounder will be cheap). I think Tannehill would be a great fit as well, but you have to sit him awhile and with the inpatients of late I am not sure thats what most want. Personally I would love for Miami to get him and another Qb (Weeden) but there are way too many another needs to get both."
FinZone, "Although disappointed in this off season embarrassments, I think this regime can redeem themselves in the draft!!! I like the OL selection you have but I really like what I see in Oklahoma QB-Brandon Weeden, I've been watching alot of film on Brandon & he has good size & presence, a big arm & good mobility in the backfield...Also, he has nice touch on the shorter passes, he's very poised. better than Tannehill. -Sonny-
Patrick, "I'm a big Weeden fan.. Out of all the QBs including RG3 (maybe not Luck), Weeden looks to have the most potential to me. I know he's older, but I'd still take him over Tannehil. He played MLB for 5 years... I don't see a lot of wear coming from playing baseball. The problem with Weeden is, he will not make it until our 2nd round pick. That means we would have to do something to get to bottom of the 1st round, that's where I think he will go."
JP/Belgium, "Well Patrick, he's too old...When he'll eventually be able to start, he'll be? 30? At best?"
Rich9336, "Can someone tell Fan Tarkenton he was to short to play? He put the fear in every DC he played against.Bring on Kellen Moore He is a winner and will light a fire under their butts."
CanAm, "During his film session with Kellen Moore, Gruden marvels at a play where the receiver is not even within view of the camera behind the quarterback when Moore lets a pass fly over the middle."
Donald, "If you really want a good smart mobile quarterback with little financial risk Dolphins might want to spend a late round pick or free agent offer to Austin Davis of Southern Miss. He broke all of Favre's records while at USM and set some that Favre didn't have. If you look at the combine he did very well. Could get him for a song and pay off big."
Jules, "I'd like Austin Davis in the 5th, or 6th.. According to some experts, he is supposed to be like a 10 or 11 among the top prospects, while Weeden, comes out consistently as a 4, 5 or 6, depending whose opinion you are reading... Weeden, has a negative side, and that's age (28) as well as an old baseball injury. I also like WR Ty Hilton in the 4th."
13kvFINS, "A Davis is a "projected" 6th rounder, but is quickly moving up the charts.." Mike Mayock say's ""He's SOMETHING SPECIAL"" :) !!"
Quadzilla, "Keep drafting a quarterback... until you get it right!"
IvMcKenzie, "I definitely believe we need a proven play maker in the first round. No more quote, unquote, safe picks! Replacing a 3 year 100 yard receiver is no small feat, however, through the draft we can get it done. We need a big fast and physical receiver, a Mega-Tron, Andre Johnson type, with the sure hands of Larry Fritzgerald. Secondly, we need a pass rusher to compliment Wake. I do not think QB is a dire need for us. Please no bullets!!!!!! We need a Guard and OLB, and SS with Yeremiah Bell gone. We got tons of spots to plug, and too many to focus on the QB position. Moore is efficient, just surround him with weapons to help him win and let the D do their thang as well."
GaDolFan, "If he is still there at #8 we need to take Trent Richardson"
Patrick, "GA, I don't agree on several levels... Taking RBs high in the draft is a bad move nearly every time."
RiverdoG, "Wouldn't most of us agree that the majority of the players the Dolphins draft will be " projects ". There will only be a few players from this draft that are close to being NFL ready. The QB position more than any other is more about finding a guy that can work his way into being that one special QB all teams are searching for. So NFL teams look at more than what a QBs record was and more about foot work, accuracy, arm strength, awareness, deciphering, and mobility.
It's a simple question really, does Tannehill have those qualities ? If a QB doesn't have those qualities there is no need to worry about the intangibles that separate the Franchise QBs from all of the rest. His Collage record means very little, nor does it matter what school he comes from.
It seems to me that very few experts are doubting that Tannehill has those skills. Wouldn't that make him an early round draft pick ?"
13kvFINS, Poor Ireland can't win !! Half the world will say he blew it if he doesn't trade up and Tannehill gets picked before the Fins turn, Half the world will say he blew it if he does'nt take him at 8, half the world will say he blew it if he takes him at 8...
The only way the majority of the fanbase instantaneously ends-up somewhat happy with Ireland is if he can trade down and STILL land Tannehill .. That way the folks that wanted him at 8 if not earlier are happy, and the folks that think he's a reach at 8 are at least happy cuz we get an additional 2nd rounder while landing Tannehill at a more reasonable pick of value...
Problem is that if Tannehills at 8, (once the pick of him is actually Irelands call).. Ireland can't risk trading down and potentially missing-out totally on Tannehill (no matter how he honestly feels about him good or bad).. Unless Irelands not concerned about being run outta town ??
Poor guy can't please everybody, but if he lands Tannehill at 8, at least some will be sedated long enough for Ireland to regain his footing, because we will have finally made a bold move at the QB position in an choice of conviction towards finding our Franchise QB : ) !! Let-Alone being guaranteed of having ONE QB under contract at seasons end!!
AGAIN, Im fine with Osweiler, but he can't be guaranteed in the 2nd round either while if Ireland doesn't take Tannehill on Thursday night April 26th, the fans may collapse the stadium, and Franchise before the Fins Friday night 2nd round pick of possibly Osweiler..
For the sake of the franchise, I hope like heck that Ireland loves Tannehill, and lands him at 8 or in a (risky tradedown).. If not, he'll only be safe in South Florida 24 hrs later with 6-8 Osweiler by his side... Fingers Crossed!!
LongTimeFinFan, ""Dolphins have been my team since 1967 - too late to give up now!!!!.........Good luck Coaches, Fans, and Go Dolphins !!!!!!! ""
THANK'S for all your Open-Minded Reading's through this process, IT'S BEEN FUNNN :)!!
GOFINS!!
http://www.dolphinshout.com/2012/04/miami-dolphins-three-round-prospect.html
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/126547...
| 1st Round 8th Pick (8th overall) | Trade Down in 1st Round | 2nd Round 10th Pick (42nd overall) | 2B Through 1st Round Trade Down | Two 3rd Round Picks (72nd & 73rd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye | OLB Courtney Upshaw | WR Michael Floyd | QB Brock Osweiler | OT Mike Adams | WR Alshon Jeffery and Mohamed Sanu |
| FinZone | Offensive Lineman | QB Brandon Weeden | |||
| GADolFan | WR Michael Floyd | OL Cordy Glenn | QB Brock Osweiler | ||
| J Baruch | QB Ryan Tannehill | Wide Receiver | Safety | Defensive End | Offensive Lineman and Wide Receiver |
| JPBelgium | QB Ryan Tannehill | OLB Melvin Ingram | OLB Whitney Mercilus | WR Mohamed Sanu | Offensive Lineman and Tight End |
| Jules | DE Quinton Coples | QB Brandon Weeden | WR Rueben Randle | QB Brock Osweiler | OL Kosemele and OL M Schwartz |
| Mckenzie | Wide Receiver | Pass Rusher | Guard | Outside Linebacker and Safety | |
| M McBride | Pass Rusher | QB Brandon Weeden | |||
| NEFinFan | QB Ryan Tannehill | WR Michael Floyd | WR Stephen Hill | ILB Luke Kuechly | WR Mohamed Sanu and OT Bobby Massie |
| Patrick | DE Quinton Coples | SS Mark Barron | QB Brandon Weeden | WR Alshon Jeffery and TE Michael Egnew | |
| Paul | QB Ryan Tannehill | OT Riley Reiff | WR Kendall Wright | DE Nick Perry | QB Kirk Cousins and Defensive Lineman |
| Phinthulu | WR Michael Floyd | SS Mark Barron | OL Marcel Jones | OT Mitchell Schwartz | QB Kirk Cousins and TE Ladarius Green |
| Polly | OG David Decastro | OLB Shea McClellin | OT Zebrie Sanders and TE Michael Egnew | ||
| Riverdog | WR Michael Floyd | QB Brock Osweiler | Offensive Lineman | Defensive End and Wide Receiver | |
| Shawn | OG David Decastro | DE Nick Perry | WR Stephen Hill | DE Jared Crick | OT Zebrie Sanders and QB Russel Wilson |
| TXDolFan | RT, RG, or DE | Wide Receiver | |||
| Thorny | DE Quinton Coples | QB Ryan Tannehill | Wide Receiver | QB Brock Osweiler | Offensive Lineman and Tight End |
| 13kvFins | QB Ryan Tannehill | OT Riley Reiff | OLB Shea McClellin | QB Brock Osweiler | WR Mohamed Sanu and OT Zebrie Sanders |
Should you miss on your first pick it's bound to mess with your entire draft. Therefore, if a name you chose shows up on our roster at any selection then a Dolphin Touchdown has been scored in your honor, and deserves an animated Fist Pump from all, because you've all contributed great scenario's !! GOOD LUCK to you ALL, and OUR MIAMI DOLPHINS : ) !!
According to the chart I've tabulated the following results at pick number eight: Though a vote of a position could be just about anybody, so I gave those selection's to the most likely BPA at the suggested position's of those selections, and ended-up with..
Five votes for QB Ryan Tannehill.
Four votes each for DE Quinton Coples and WR Michael Floyd.
Two votes for OT Riley Reiff with RG David DeCastro, and the Lone Ranger Courtney Upshaw has one..
BuckEye could have caused a tie with a his backup scenarios to OLB C Upshaw at eight/tradedown with (Coples/Floyd), but nooo, he had to be different ;) .. It just happened to fall the way it did, and I think it's pretty damn cool that we have a well rounded, open minded, balanced set of wishes at the SHOUT! Only half of the people that contributed to the Free Agency Chart took part in the Draft Chart.. I guess that took place due to frustration via a lack of acquisitions??
Quotes straight from your mouths to Jeff Irelands ears !!
Beach Potato, "Its like panning for Gold. Sometimes, you get a speck of Gold after discarding lots of sand and stones many times over and over. Even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes. Got to keep drafting. Or get one that's been a back-up for 3 or 4 years. Maybe the old 27 year old former baseball player is doable as a QB prospect. I haven't a clue. I am just waiting for Training camp to open and sit in the stands to watch some practices. Hearing grunts and groans, smelling the dust and sweat. Football season should be year round. I watched all of Grudens show and the one last night with the best 10 guys tells me it could be a crap shoot again for the Dolphins."
Buckeye, "As a 35 year FinFan, I can honestly say that I have no clue what direction we are leaning in the draft, for maybe the first time ever. I haven't always agreed with where we went but always had some sort of an idea what I thought they were thinking. We need to take the best pass rusher available if we stay at 8, spend 2nd round on WR and get OL in the 3rd/4th then start filling holes in later rounds. "IF" we could gain two first round picks #17 and #21 from Cincy, how can that be a bad thing? We WOULD be able to get two immediate starters instead of one. Not sure Cincy will be THAT trade partner, but if a tradedown opportunity arises it is something we should do to gain extra picks, because we need players. I love the concept behind it, just hope Cincinnati does as well, I would be tickled to trade down and gain extra picks!! I have us taking Upshaw or Coples if we stay at 8. The Upshaw kid is a beast and he would be a great pick for us."
TexDolFan, "I agree that if what we want is not there at 8 then trade down instead of reaching."
NEFinFan,"I think we should just hold on to the 8th spot myself. If Tannehill is off the board before 8, which seems to be the case since the dolphins have shown some strong interest in him. I would wait to the final minutes to see if that 8 spot could yield us more picks then just a 2nd rounder. I think if Philadelphia really wants it, they'll give up the farm to get the 8th pick. But I agree with most and that's lets keep 8 and get a pass rusher if Tannehill is not available"
NEFF, "I'm going out on a limb here to tell you what I think as far as the 1st two rounds at least. I went back and looked at the pick 8th senerio and what i've come up with is QB/WR (both needs of the team as is RT) but I say avoid 1st round o-line pick and go after either QB Tannehill or WR Blackmon with 3rd choice WR Floyd. With one of those selected that would shore up one of our concern spots. Now not picking a WR in the 1st round isn't a bad thing since the draft seems to be loaded with them."
John Baruch, "What nobody is talking about that is so evident is the about the glass being half full!! How Tannehill did so well at QB with such lil time, and has all the measurables. Stop worrying about the lack of college experience at the position, and embrace how well he did in such a short time. Imagine the potential with that, and that is something at #8 too hard to pass up. Then WR, SFY, DE, OL, WR, LB, and in the 7th LB."
JP/Belgium, "Well, Tannehill was impressive to say the least. The next Dan Marino? Who knows. Right now, I feel better if we take HIM at eight. I don't believe the Browns will gamble on him at four. But if the Phins want him, beware of a trade down after that impressive "Pro-Day" showing, Bills, KC waiting around the corner. Even Seattle! Man, aren't they confident in Flynn ??"
Paul, "Kalil is my favorite, but he'll be gone. DeCastro is a guard, and I think we'll want to get a tackle. So, my choice is Reiff. I could see them taking a DE/OLB like Melvin Ingram, though, which I wouldn't mind. As I studied Tannehill more and more, I began to see why he's projected to go so high. I do believe that Tannehill is an improvement over Moore after a year or two of development. The great part about Miami's situation is that they have a short-term starter (Moore or Garrard) while they can develop a long-term one (Tannehill)."
Polly, "I hope we take Guard Decastro(if we do not get Scott), or DE Coples in the 1st. Maybe Tannenhill will fall to the 2nd and then I would say take him. I know you are all going to get on me because we need a QB. OKay I get it but I would not waste that #1 pick on him."
Thorny, "We need to rebuild through the draft with quality players. Heck sign Tannehill, Osweiler, or Weeden for Qb get Coples, Get a TE and a WR then fill the voids but we need fresh young talent that come with cheap contracts if possible (not that a first rounder will be cheap). I think Tannehill would be a great fit as well, but you have to sit him awhile and with the inpatients of late I am not sure thats what most want. Personally I would love for Miami to get him and another Qb (Weeden) but there are way too many another needs to get both."
FinZone, "Although disappointed in this off season embarrassments, I think this regime can redeem themselves in the draft!!! I like the OL selection you have but I really like what I see in Oklahoma QB-Brandon Weeden, I've been watching alot of film on Brandon & he has good size & presence, a big arm & good mobility in the backfield...Also, he has nice touch on the shorter passes, he's very poised. better than Tannehill. -Sonny-
Patrick, "I'm a big Weeden fan.. Out of all the QBs including RG3 (maybe not Luck), Weeden looks to have the most potential to me. I know he's older, but I'd still take him over Tannehil. He played MLB for 5 years... I don't see a lot of wear coming from playing baseball. The problem with Weeden is, he will not make it until our 2nd round pick. That means we would have to do something to get to bottom of the 1st round, that's where I think he will go."
JP/Belgium, "Well Patrick, he's too old...When he'll eventually be able to start, he'll be? 30? At best?"
Rich9336, "Can someone tell Fan Tarkenton he was to short to play? He put the fear in every DC he played against.Bring on Kellen Moore He is a winner and will light a fire under their butts."
CanAm, "During his film session with Kellen Moore, Gruden marvels at a play where the receiver is not even within view of the camera behind the quarterback when Moore lets a pass fly over the middle."
Donald, "If you really want a good smart mobile quarterback with little financial risk Dolphins might want to spend a late round pick or free agent offer to Austin Davis of Southern Miss. He broke all of Favre's records while at USM and set some that Favre didn't have. If you look at the combine he did very well. Could get him for a song and pay off big."
Jules, "I'd like Austin Davis in the 5th, or 6th.. According to some experts, he is supposed to be like a 10 or 11 among the top prospects, while Weeden, comes out consistently as a 4, 5 or 6, depending whose opinion you are reading... Weeden, has a negative side, and that's age (28) as well as an old baseball injury. I also like WR Ty Hilton in the 4th."
13kvFINS, "A Davis is a "projected" 6th rounder, but is quickly moving up the charts.." Mike Mayock say's ""He's SOMETHING SPECIAL"" :) !!"
Quadzilla, "Keep drafting a quarterback... until you get it right!"
IvMcKenzie, "I definitely believe we need a proven play maker in the first round. No more quote, unquote, safe picks! Replacing a 3 year 100 yard receiver is no small feat, however, through the draft we can get it done. We need a big fast and physical receiver, a Mega-Tron, Andre Johnson type, with the sure hands of Larry Fritzgerald. Secondly, we need a pass rusher to compliment Wake. I do not think QB is a dire need for us. Please no bullets!!!!!! We need a Guard and OLB, and SS with Yeremiah Bell gone. We got tons of spots to plug, and too many to focus on the QB position. Moore is efficient, just surround him with weapons to help him win and let the D do their thang as well."
GaDolFan, "If he is still there at #8 we need to take Trent Richardson"
Patrick, "GA, I don't agree on several levels... Taking RBs high in the draft is a bad move nearly every time."
RiverdoG, "Wouldn't most of us agree that the majority of the players the Dolphins draft will be " projects ". There will only be a few players from this draft that are close to being NFL ready. The QB position more than any other is more about finding a guy that can work his way into being that one special QB all teams are searching for. So NFL teams look at more than what a QBs record was and more about foot work, accuracy, arm strength, awareness, deciphering, and mobility.
It's a simple question really, does Tannehill have those qualities ? If a QB doesn't have those qualities there is no need to worry about the intangibles that separate the Franchise QBs from all of the rest. His Collage record means very little, nor does it matter what school he comes from.
It seems to me that very few experts are doubting that Tannehill has those skills. Wouldn't that make him an early round draft pick ?"
13kvFINS, Poor Ireland can't win !! Half the world will say he blew it if he doesn't trade up and Tannehill gets picked before the Fins turn, Half the world will say he blew it if he does'nt take him at 8, half the world will say he blew it if he takes him at 8...
The only way the majority of the fanbase instantaneously ends-up somewhat happy with Ireland is if he can trade down and STILL land Tannehill .. That way the folks that wanted him at 8 if not earlier are happy, and the folks that think he's a reach at 8 are at least happy cuz we get an additional 2nd rounder while landing Tannehill at a more reasonable pick of value...
Problem is that if Tannehills at 8, (once the pick of him is actually Irelands call).. Ireland can't risk trading down and potentially missing-out totally on Tannehill (no matter how he honestly feels about him good or bad).. Unless Irelands not concerned about being run outta town ??
Poor guy can't please everybody, but if he lands Tannehill at 8, at least some will be sedated long enough for Ireland to regain his footing, because we will have finally made a bold move at the QB position in an choice of conviction towards finding our Franchise QB : ) !! Let-Alone being guaranteed of having ONE QB under contract at seasons end!!
AGAIN, Im fine with Osweiler, but he can't be guaranteed in the 2nd round either while if Ireland doesn't take Tannehill on Thursday night April 26th, the fans may collapse the stadium, and Franchise before the Fins Friday night 2nd round pick of possibly Osweiler..
For the sake of the franchise, I hope like heck that Ireland loves Tannehill, and lands him at 8 or in a (risky tradedown).. If not, he'll only be safe in South Florida 24 hrs later with 6-8 Osweiler by his side... Fingers Crossed!!
LongTimeFinFan, ""Dolphins have been my team since 1967 - too late to give up now!!!!.........Good luck Coaches, Fans, and Go Dolphins !!!!!!! ""
THANK'S for all your Open-Minded Reading's through this process, IT'S BEEN FUNNN :)!!
GOFINS!!
http://www.dolphinshout.com/2012/04/miami-dolphins-three-round-prospect.html
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/126547...
Looking at Potential Miami Dolphins on Sports Science
Here's some more Potential Dolphin Funnnn-Stuffff that speaks for themselves ..
Trent Richardson (Running Back) ..
Coby Fleener (Tight End) ..
Quinton Coples (Defensive End) ..
Justin Blackmon (Wide Receiver) ..
Blackmon, Coples, Floyd, Reiff, DeCastro, Upshaw, Tannehill,(Richardson, Fleener)..
I don't know that we can go wrong with WHOEVER we happen to pick at a position of need ?? What'A'You'Think ?? GOFINS!!
Trent Richardson (Running Back) ..
Coby Fleener (Tight End) ..
Quinton Coples (Defensive End) ..
Justin Blackmon (Wide Receiver) ..
Blackmon, Coples, Floyd, Reiff, DeCastro, Upshaw, Tannehill,(Richardson, Fleener)..
I don't know that we can go wrong with WHOEVER we happen to pick at a position of need ?? What'A'You'Think ?? GOFINS!!
Miami Dolphins Top Three Quarterback Options of the 2012 NFL Draft
Here are the top three quarterbacks (in my opinion) that the Dolphins are looking at. What do you think?
Brandon Weeden ..
Brock Osweiler ..
Ryan Tannehill ..
We figured we'd allow these Three to speak for themselves ..
Stay Tuned for Wednesday's Draft Eve SHOUT Consensus Chart where you did the same ;)!!
GOFINS!!
Brandon Weeden ..
Brock Osweiler ..
Ryan Tannehill ..
We figured we'd allow these Three to speak for themselves ..
Stay Tuned for Wednesday's Draft Eve SHOUT Consensus Chart where you did the same ;)!!
GOFINS!!
Dolphin Shout 2012 Mock Draft Sponsored By GamblingNerd.com
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Dolphin Shout Mock Draft written by John Bleech and brought to you by GamblingNerd.com.
It seems as though Quarterbacks couldn't possibly be discussed anymore throughout the draft process. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are outstanding prospects, and it's rare to find two QBs this talented in a single class, much less one. Luck is said to be the best QB to enter the draft since the QB he will replace in Indianapolis, Peyton Manning.
RG3 brings a unique blend of athletic ability and intelligence that I don't believe the NFL has never seen. A world class athlete, he was once a hurdler and brings incredible speed to the QB position (4.41 40), while still being a true pocket passer.
These two definitely look the part to become franchise QBs and difference makers in the NFL. And if they aren't.............they sure have me fooled (especially Luck).
While everyone knows the destinations for Luck and RG3, Ryan Tannehill's landing spot is far from definite.
Will Cleveland take him at four? Will Miami take him at eight? Will Kansas City take him at 11? Will a team trade up to get him? Will he fall more than most are projecting?
It's tough to know. With Tannehill going from QB, to WR, and back to QB, he only had 19 starts in his college career (12-7 record). With this lack of experience, it makes him tough to judge and will have some teams scared to take him near the first half of the first round. His decision making has been questionable, but this is something that can be coached and improved with time.
What Tannehill has that cannot be coached: work ethic, size (6'4” 221 lbs.), ability to throw on the run (as well as he does), and elite arm strength. These things do not necessarily makeup a franchise QB, but they're definitely attributes of one.
If I'm Cleveland would I take him at four? I don't think so. And it's mainly because of that risk, when they can draft the elite talent at RB, Trent Richardson.
If I'm Miami would I draft Tannehill at eight? Yes, I would. Miami does in fact need a pass rusher, and a number one wide receiver, but I don't think there's a must have prospect when they're on the clock. In my opinion, Tannehill needs to sit a minimum of two years. Miami is in the position to do just that, while being developed under the right personnel. Miami is a perfect fit, and gives Tannehill the best chance to succeed.
Here is my 2012 Mock Draft. With the new rookie pay scale, there will be much wheeling and dealing (as usual), destroying this mock. At the very least, I hope you enjoy the mock and find some of the picks interesting.
Bleech's 2012 Mock Draft
1. Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford- One of the best NFL prospects to ever enter the draft. The Colts will transition from Peyton Manning, to the best prospect to come out since he entered the draft in '98.
2. Washington Redskins (from St. Louis) - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor- RG3 brings a unique skill set to the QB position and is a perfect fit for Mike Shanahan's bootleg offense. I believe he's the franchise QB Washington has been searching so long for, and I think he will look like a better, well-polished Michael Vick.
3. Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil, OT, USC- A franchise left tackle is one of the toughest positions to find and Minnesota desperately needs to protect Christian Ponder, who the Vikings hope is their franchise QB. While CB Morris Claiborne is intriguing, with the tough QB competition in the NFC North, Kalil will not be able to be passed up.
4. Cleveland Browns - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama- Cleveland needs a RB, number one WR, and a franchise QB, amongst other positions. In my opinion, Richardson is most definitely the best prospect on the board at this point. He will provide a much needed run game, which will in turn improve the passing game. Even with the downgrade the RB position has had in the NFL, he is an every down back and is one of the exceptions. The best RB prospect to come out since Adrian Peterson.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU- Ronde Barber is 37, Aqib Talib has all sorts of problems off the field, and Claiborne just happens to be one of the five elite players in this draft.
6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington) - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.- Sam Bradford needs a number one receiver as much as any other QB in the league. While I don't think Blackmon is an elite talent, I do think he is a valid number one receiver and will help the Rams offense greatly.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars - Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina- This would be the first “eye-opener” of the draft. I don't think Gilmore is a top ten prospect, but I've heard a couple of insiders say the Jags believe he's worthy of a top ten pick. This is very believable if one looks at GM Gene Smith's draft history, who likes extremely safe picks. DE Melvin Ingram is also a very likely choice.
8. Miami Dolphins - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M- It's tough to predict where Tannehill will be drafted. I can see some team trading up for him, whether it be Miami (who wouldn't trade up far, if at all), Kansas City, or Cleveland (with their second 1st round pick), and I can also see him falling a bit. Miami is under a new regime, bringing in head coach Joe Philbin, defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle, and offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, who was Tannehill's college head coach. Miami is in good position to take Tannehill, as they can sit him as long as needed, while continuing to be developed under Sherman, along with Philbin. I think Miami is the best chance for him to succeed since he can sit that much needed time, and he is also best suited for the west coast offense.
9. Carolina Panthers - Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina- Quinton Coples is one of the poster boys for this year's “boom or bust” prospect. He had 17.5 sacks over the past two seasons, but his performance in his senior season was inconsistent. This is a red flag to many teams, and Carolina might very well go with Melvin Ingram, or DT Fletcher Cox. When Coples has “it” turned on, he's definitely the top pass rusher of this class, as he has elite talent and size (6'6”, 285 lbs.). I think he might remind Carolina of their former first round pick, Julius Peppers.
10. Buffalo Bills - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame- Buffalo has made the moves to vastly improve their defense, now they need to do what it takes to vastly improve their offense. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is in dire need of weapons to throw to, as Steve Johnson is all he has. At 6'2”, 220 lbs., two straight 1,000 yard receiving seasons, and 37 career TDs at Notre Dame, Floyd has the makings of an elite receiver. Even with the Bills signing Steve Johnson to a big contract, he has shown a lack of maturity, and needs another receiver to keep the attention off of him. If not Floyd, I think OT Riley Reiff is a big possibility.
11. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College- Kuechly is one of the safest picks in this draft, accumulating an astonishing 532 total tackles (only 13 short of the NCAA FBS record) in his three years at Boston College. Though his stats speak for himself, Kuechly is a no-brainer here.
12. Seattle Seahawks - Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina- Seattle has a solid defensive line, but needs a consistent pass rush. Chris Clemons has been the only player to show that and the athletic Ingram could be a great complement to him. Ingram had 19 sacks, 26 tackles for a loss, and 3 TDs in his past two seasons, and all in the dominant SEC.
13. Arizona Cardinals - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa- Arizona re-signed left tackle Levi Brown, but desperately need improvement at guard, and mainly right tackle. Some don't see Reiff as a left tackle, but the Cardinals could plug him in at ROT and possibly replace Levi Brown at LOT down the road.
14. Dallas Cowboys - Mark Barron, SS, Alabama- I'm not very confident Barron will still be on the board here, but if he is I feel confident he's the pick. Impact performers are much needed in Dallas' secondary and Barron might very well be that player. Solid safeties are hard to find and Barron would be a great, versatile piece in Rob Ryan's scheme.
15. Philadelphia Eagles - Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi St.- I could even see Philly trading up for Cox, if he gets past Carolina. Cox is known as the best pass rusher of this DT class and is one of the safer picks. If they stay at 15 and Cox is there, they probably skip to the podium.
16. New York Jets - Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis- Poe blew up the Combine and I think Rex Ryan would love to see him fall. Poe has rare athleticism for his size, as the 346 pounder ran a 4.98 in the 40 yard dash. The Jets have been on the lookout for a replacement at nose tackle since Kris Jenkins retired and Sione Pouha is 33. Poe needs to be coached up and can sit behind Pouha until it's his time.
17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland) - David DeCastro, OG, Stanford- Cincy could go with CB Dre Kirkpatrick, but I think DeCasto is the highest player on their board at this point and is great value here. He fills a top need, is a future Pro-Bowler, and can be their starter for the next decade.
18. San Diego Chargers - Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama- The Chargers desperately need help on the offensive line, along with an improved pass rush. The Chargers ranked 23rd in sacks in 2011, tallying a total of 32. San Diego signed Jarret Johnson, but need fresh legs at OLB. Upshaw comes out of Nick Saban's “pro-ready” defense, has had good production, and is just a good football player. Many worry he doesn't have an ideal fit, but at 270 pounds, is a powerful force coming off the edge.
19. Chicago Bears - Michael Brockers, DT, LSU- I expect Chicago to address the defensive line in the first round. The Bears could very well go with a DE, but I think Brockers would be the highest player on their board. Brockers hasn't come close to his potential and the dominating run stopper could be plugged in at nose tackle from day one.
20. Tennessee Titans - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama- With Courtland Finnegan's departure to St. Louis, CB is probably Tennessee's biggest need. Kirkpatrick is a physical player, and fits just what the Titans are in need of. Kirkpatrick tested positive for marijuana during the draft process, but Nick Saban does a good job of talking up his players.
21. Cincinnati Bengals - Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor- Mike Brown makes it a priority to acquire weapons for the QB, and Wright would complement Cincinnati's 2011 first round pick, AJ Green, immensely. Racking up 108 receptions, 1,663 yards, and 14 TDs in 2011, Wright is great in space and would help keep the pressure off of Green, and more importantly, QB Andy Dalton.
22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta) - Jonathon Martin, OT, Stanford- Cleveland's hearts might be broken with Wright coming off the board, and only one pick ahead. The Browns desperately need a go to guy at WR and they could possibly go with a high potential guy like WR Stephen Hill, but Cleveland has to address the offensive line at some point early in the draft. Martin is a safer pick and is a good fit for Cleveland's zone blocking scheme.
23. Detroit Lions - Cordy Glenn, OG/T, Georgia- Detroit's number one need is probably CB, but I'm not too sure they want the baggage that comes with Janoris Jenkins. The Lions also need major improvement on the O-line. I think Glenn is best suited as a guard, but can also play right tackle, and would be an immediate upgrade.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers - Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama- Pittsburgh and Baltimore will both be salivating over Hightower. Captain of the 2012 National Champs, he fits just what Steeler defense is all about. He's a big, tough, physical player, with tons of leadership qualities.
25. Denver Broncos - Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan St.- Denver's obvious top need is DT. While Worthy was the most penalized defensive lineman in 2011, he has the size and potential to be a solid starter.
26. Houston Texans - Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech- With the players left at this point, I think Houston might take a “gamble” with a developmental player like Hill. The Texans are in need of another receiving threat opposite of the elite, but injury prone Andre Johnson, and while Hill is raw, he can turn into the next successful Georgia Tech receiver. He has an outstanding blend of size and speed (6'4”, 215 lbs., 4.38 40), and while he didn't have many catches (accredited to playing in the triple option), he averaged 29.3 yards per catch in 2011.
27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans) - Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC- History tells us the Pats will trade one of their first round picks. It would be absurd for them to once again ignore their need for a pass rusher. Perry is a strong rusher off the edge, and is versatile enough to play both DE and OLB in New England's hybrid scheme.
28. Green Bay Packers - Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise St.- Clay Matthews dropped from 13.5 sacks in 2010, to six in 2011. The largest factor in that is Green Bay's lack of pass rushers. Not only is McClellin a good pass rusher, he's an all-around good linebacker, and football player.
29. Baltimore Ravens - Chandler Jones, DE/OLB, Syracuse- Jones is very athletic and versatile, but his knee injury could have him fall. Baltimore doesn't have any glaring needs, but they could certainly use a pass rusher opposite of Terrell Suggs.
30. San Francisco 49ers - Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford- This makes sense in a few ways: San Fran runs a good many two TE formations, Delanie Walker is in his contract year, and Jim Harbaugh knows more about Fleener than any other coach in the NFL, and might highly covet him. Fleener is yet another dangerous weapon to help Alex Smith succeed. If not Fleener, I think OG Kevin Zeitler out of Wisconsin is a fair bet here.
31. New England Patriots - Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama- Jenkins is definitely a top three CB in this draft if one just watches his film, and is argued by some to be the best cover corner in this draft. His off the field issues are another story. He would easily be much higher than this if it weren't for all of his baggage. New England has taken chances on players with character issues over the years and could possibly take a chance on him.
32. New York Giants - Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois- The G-Men enhance their strong point even more. NYG need O-linemen more than anything, but Osi Umenyiora might not be back, and if he is it won't be for long. Either way, a team can never have enough pass rushers, especially when they are utilized as well as the Giants'. Mercilus started off his college career quietly, but led the FBS in sacks with 16 in 2011, which could definitely lead to him being taken earlier than this.
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Potential Later Round Quarterback Options for the Miami Dolphins
Should the Miami Dolphins spend all of their first three 2012 draft selections on the likes of wide receiver, offensive line, outside pass rusher, or any of ten other positions besides quarterback, these gentlemen might be targeted via ricochet by the Dolphins on Draft Saturday.
Kirk Cousins
Case Keenum
Russell Wilson
I like this Russell Wilson kid A LOT, and he'd be my preference beyond Tannehill or Osweiler!! He's extremly intelligent, graduated from NC State in 3 years, decided he hadn't had enough of college football, and became the starting QB for Wisconsin as a walk-on after learning their West Coast Playbook in two weeks !! He has every-bit the intelligence, arm strength, accuracy, and mobility as the projected overall number two pick!! If he were three inches taller at 6-2 he'd hold a similar draft status projection to that of RG3!
Others might include Boise States Kellen Moore, a proven winner with Chad Pennington type intelligence, and arm accuracy, though CP has a cannon of an arm in comparison of the two, and K Moore is four inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than the always broken Pennington!
San Diego States Ryan Lindley, Arizona's Nick Foles, and Southern Mississippi's Austin Davis ..
I personally am only a fan of Russell Wilson, while Austin Davis is described by some experts as "something special"!
THANKS for an Open-Minded Read of an attempt to get us one day closer to our hopes and dreams .. GOFINS!!
Kirk Cousins
Case Keenum
Russell Wilson
I like this Russell Wilson kid A LOT, and he'd be my preference beyond Tannehill or Osweiler!! He's extremly intelligent, graduated from NC State in 3 years, decided he hadn't had enough of college football, and became the starting QB for Wisconsin as a walk-on after learning their West Coast Playbook in two weeks !! He has every-bit the intelligence, arm strength, accuracy, and mobility as the projected overall number two pick!! If he were three inches taller at 6-2 he'd hold a similar draft status projection to that of RG3!
Others might include Boise States Kellen Moore, a proven winner with Chad Pennington type intelligence, and arm accuracy, though CP has a cannon of an arm in comparison of the two, and K Moore is four inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than the always broken Pennington!
San Diego States Ryan Lindley, Arizona's Nick Foles, and Southern Mississippi's Austin Davis ..
I personally am only a fan of Russell Wilson, while Austin Davis is described by some experts as "something special"!
THANKS for an Open-Minded Read of an attempt to get us one day closer to our hopes and dreams .. GOFINS!!
The Force will be with the Dolphins
“Need is a terrible negotiator and an even worse evaluator. However, the panic to draft someone who might turn out to be great is immense. Which is why, in addition to worrying about whether Tannehill would be a reach at No. 8, the Dolphins are also worrying about if he'll even be around then. Some other, equally desperate team -- Seattle, for instance -- may trade up to take him first.
The quest to land the quarterback with the Right Stuff -- along with the fear of missing a chance to draft that quarterback -- gets into the heads of football people. Eventually, it can force many people in the game to veer from their principles, abandon strategy and skepticism and ... reach.
Consider, from 1999 to 2011, there were 39 quarterbacks drafted in the first round of the draft, but only 16 drafted in the second round. Teams tend to overrate (and thus) overvalue quarterbacks, and then worry nearly as much about passing on a franchise quarterback as they do about drafting a player who turns out to be a bust.”
Brian Billick
Billick has gotten himself in trouble in the NFL because of a perception of arrogance that billionaire owners do not tolerate from a subordinate. The words above speak of a man who has seen the inside of an NFL draft-room and has identified from being outside, what goes wrong when need becomes the driving force in judgment.
Every coach and GM in the NFL knows their job is riding on the decisions they make on draft day, primarily at the QB position. Send the right name up to the commissioner and a GM is suddenly a genius, send the wrong name and a legacy of failure soon follows. A daunting task will humble even the most confident of men and there is none more daunting than placing your ability to earn a living in the outcome of one decision.
Some men take the path of least resistance, as Jeff Ireland and Bill Parcells did when passing on Matt Ryan for the safety of Jake Long. The number of playoff games the Dolphins and the Falcons have accumulated since that draft should be an indicator of the wisdom of that decision. With each passing year, the decision looms more fateful until the forces that drive the NFL, the QB… Come circling back around again.
Now the name resting at number 8 in nearly every mock draft, from the novice to the self-proclaimed experts has Jeff Ireland right back on the hot seat, with his fingernails chewed to a nub. The Miami Dolphin franchise will move on with or without Jeff Ireland and Joe Philbin but the decision made on Thursday April 26th will define their future.
Take Ryan Tannehill and live the results, or pass and hope beyond hope that Tannehill does not become a pro bowl QB. These extremes cloud judgment and lead to overvaluing and over-drafting. These extremes lead professionals and fans alike to see more into a player than what is in front of their eyes on tape. The perfect height, the perfect arm strength, the exceptional 40-yard dash time, are all the tangible things that point to success, but mean nothing in the 4th quarter of a football game.
Joe Montana had none of those things to the degree of his competitors, Tom Brady had so little of these that he was nearly overlooked completely on draft day. Nevertheless, those two gentlemen had something their competition did not have; they had the will to win with the game on the line. Repeatedly, they brought their teams back in college from what seemed like insurmountable odds and won the game.
The intangible force of moxey to drive other players to a higher place is the source of Montana and Brady’s greatness and to overlook it by focusing on the tangibles will lead to failure. The question is can Jeff Ireland clear the cloud of expectation with the clarity of reality? The force of Ryan Tannehill’s personality could not drive those around him to a higher level when games were on the line.
No matter how much Ireland or Philbin wishes this were not true, Mike Sherman is the offensive coordinator of the Dolphins for this very reason. Sherman would be recruiting players as the head coach at Texas A&M if his QB had that certain moxey that defines great QBs. Could Sherman be fooled again into thinking this is going to change? Montana and Brady showed these traits long before they entered the NFL, but moxey was overlooked for tangibles.
Old Ben Kenobi once said, “who’s the more foolish: the fool, or the fool who follows him?” Can Ireland and Philbin be foolish enough to follow Sherman if Sherman has not learned his lesson with Tannehill? Can Philbin think he can train Tannehill in the Jedi art of moxey, teach him to use the “force” of his personality to drive others. Unfortunately, there is no “force” detector to measure midi-chlorian levels in a QB. There is only history and not learning from it is the fatal error caused by the cloud of expectation.
If the Dolphins over-draft Tannehill it will be done out of desperation and the incredibly arrogant thought that Ireland, Philbin or Sherman are more correct, than what history has taught them. Perhaps this is a cold, inhuman analysis of a player, but isn’t that what Miami fans have come to expect from Jeff Ireland? If history is a teacher than those same fans should realize, Ireland will not vary from his own past and he will not select Ryan Tannehill.
If the Dolphins do select Tannehill and he fails, don’t be surprised if Ireland is again the man left standing. However, Ireland has shown the “force” of his personality and for that reason, it will be no surprise when the Dolphins select…
Quinton Coples
Miami Dolphins Three Round Prospect Chart
With the 8th, 42nd, 72nd, and 73rd picks of the 2012 National Football League Draft!!
"THE MIAMI DOLPHINS select"?
I didn't have room for the less needed defensive backs or interior defensive lineman and had to combine the RB's (Richardson, Martin, Wilson, Miller) and TE prospects into one column! As far as the DBs go, I like Morris Claiborne, Stephon Gilmore, and SS Mark Barron but doubt we'll pick a DB as early as they're projected to go (all are first rounders), though I'd be stoked if Gilmore fell to us in the second.
So this is the 2012 potential fin favorite 63.. 2011's Pre-Draft list of 60 included Pouncey, D Thomas, as well as unknowns C Clay, and C Gates! I don't know that this chart will be as successful, while I tried to pursue a different type of prospect from years past due to scheme changes !! Though we should get at least a few of the players, (because I worked harder than ever before in trying to figure out who fits and why).. They don't necessarly have to be taken as early or late as suggested for the chart to be considered somewhat accurate (as long as some of them are picked somewhere)!! I'm just an outsider lookin-in from the fans point of view, so I could just as easily get skunked.. Who knows, maybe the regime has their eye on Mr Irrelevant at #8, and he ain't on the list : ) !!
The above chart includes the Who's, What's, and When's of my personal preferences. PLEASE make your selections, and feel free to include whoever, whatever, and whenever your preferences may be, while remembering that a first round trade down is a possibility !! Make sure your selection scenario's mesh with each scenario's previous pick.. Make your picks from above, or include your own, GOFANS !!
GOFINS!!
THANKS for an Open-Minded Glance, as we look forward to your final angle of view!!
THE M I A M I D O L P H I N S are "on the clock" !!
"THE MIAMI DOLPHINS select"?
| Positional Needs | OT | DE | WR | LB | OG | RB/TE | QB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | |||||||
| 8th overall | -Matt Kalil -Riley Reiff | Quentin Coples | -Justin Blackmon -Michael Floyd | Melvin Ingram | David DeCastro | Trent Richardson | Ryan Tannehill |
| Trade Down | John Martin | Nick Perry Fletcher Cox | Kendall Wright | -Whitney Mercilus -Courtney Upshaw | Cordy Glenn | Coby Fleener | Brandon Weeden |
| Round 2 | |||||||
| 42nd overall | -Mike Adams -Marcel Jones | -Andre Branch -Vinny Curry | -Rueben Randle -Mohamad Sanu -Stephen Hill | -Luke Kuechly -Zach Brown | Kevin Zeitler | Dwayne Allen | Brock Osweiler |
| Pick two just in case | Mitchell Schwartz | Jared Crick | Alshon Jeffery | Shea McClellin | Amini Silotolu | -David Wilson -Doug Martin | |
| Round 3 (Pick Two) | |||||||
| Zebrie Sanders | Chandler Jones | Brian Quick | -Brian Wagner -Ronnell Lewis | Kelechi Osemele | -Lamar Miller -Orson Charles | Russel Wilson | |
Brandon Mosley | Billy Winn | Juron Criner | Lavonte David | James Brown | Michael Egnew | Ryan Lindley | |
| Bobby Massie | Tyrone Crawford | Greg Childs | Keenan Robinson | Brandon Washington | Ladarius Green | Kirk Cousins |
I didn't have room for the less needed defensive backs or interior defensive lineman and had to combine the RB's (Richardson, Martin, Wilson, Miller) and TE prospects into one column! As far as the DBs go, I like Morris Claiborne, Stephon Gilmore, and SS Mark Barron but doubt we'll pick a DB as early as they're projected to go (all are first rounders), though I'd be stoked if Gilmore fell to us in the second.
So this is the 2012 potential fin favorite 63.. 2011's Pre-Draft list of 60 included Pouncey, D Thomas, as well as unknowns C Clay, and C Gates! I don't know that this chart will be as successful, while I tried to pursue a different type of prospect from years past due to scheme changes !! Though we should get at least a few of the players, (because I worked harder than ever before in trying to figure out who fits and why).. They don't necessarly have to be taken as early or late as suggested for the chart to be considered somewhat accurate (as long as some of them are picked somewhere)!! I'm just an outsider lookin-in from the fans point of view, so I could just as easily get skunked.. Who knows, maybe the regime has their eye on Mr Irrelevant at #8, and he ain't on the list : ) !!
The above chart includes the Who's, What's, and When's of my personal preferences. PLEASE make your selections, and feel free to include whoever, whatever, and whenever your preferences may be, while remembering that a first round trade down is a possibility !! Make sure your selection scenario's mesh with each scenario's previous pick.. Make your picks from above, or include your own, GOFANS !!
GOFINS!!
THANKS for an Open-Minded Glance, as we look forward to your final angle of view!!
THE M I A M I D O L P H I N S are "on the clock" !!
Do the Miami Dolphins have a Potential Trade Partner with the Cincinnati Bengals?
A Dolphin first, second, and third for two firsts and a second?
In a desperate search for additional Miami Dolphin Draft scenarios, I just today realized that the Cincinnati Bengals have 2 first round picks at numbers seventeen and twenty-one with a second round selection at number fifty-three overall.. The total draft value of those three picks is 2120 points !!
The Dolphins have the eighth pick of the first round, a second round overall pick at number forty-two, and a third round selection at number seventy-two .. The total draft value of those three picks is 2110 points !!
In suggesting that the Bengals may have a desire for someone at the eighth pick, and the Dolphins may be looking to move down ??
Essentially, our Dolphins would be sliding down nine spots with their first pick (8 to 17), while taking a huge leap forward twenty-one spots from the second round back into the first round (42 to 21), and another dramatic nineteen hurdles forward from their scheduled third round pick back into the second round (72 to 53) !!
Miami's First, Second, and Third ( 8, 42, 72 ) for
Cincy's TWO First, and a Second ( 17, 21, 53 )..
We'd still have our second third round pick at number seventy-three to boot, so instead of having our scheduled 1st, 2nd, and TWO 3rds, we'd have TWO 1st, a 2nd, and a 3rd..
If we were to trade down ?? This seems to be a more lucrative, possible option than the previously broken down options with Philadelphia at fifteen or Cleveland at twenty-two.
Mother, May I take 9 baby steps backwards?
"Yes, You May!"
Mother, May I take 40 giant leaps forward?
"Yes, You May!"
If The Bengals want someone at eight?
THANKS for an Open-Minded Read, as we look forward to your angle of view ;)!! Get one capable guy at eight, or Two at 17 and 21? What do you think? GOFINS : )!
2012 Draft Order.. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/drafttracker
2012 Draft Value Chart.. http://drafttek.com/tradechart.html
In a desperate search for additional Miami Dolphin Draft scenarios, I just today realized that the Cincinnati Bengals have 2 first round picks at numbers seventeen and twenty-one with a second round selection at number fifty-three overall.. The total draft value of those three picks is 2120 points !!
The Dolphins have the eighth pick of the first round, a second round overall pick at number forty-two, and a third round selection at number seventy-two .. The total draft value of those three picks is 2110 points !!
In suggesting that the Bengals may have a desire for someone at the eighth pick, and the Dolphins may be looking to move down ??
Essentially, our Dolphins would be sliding down nine spots with their first pick (8 to 17), while taking a huge leap forward twenty-one spots from the second round back into the first round (42 to 21), and another dramatic nineteen hurdles forward from their scheduled third round pick back into the second round (72 to 53) !!
Miami's First, Second, and Third ( 8, 42, 72 ) for
Cincy's TWO First, and a Second ( 17, 21, 53 )..
We'd still have our second third round pick at number seventy-three to boot, so instead of having our scheduled 1st, 2nd, and TWO 3rds, we'd have TWO 1st, a 2nd, and a 3rd..
If we were to trade down ?? This seems to be a more lucrative, possible option than the previously broken down options with Philadelphia at fifteen or Cleveland at twenty-two.
Mother, May I take 9 baby steps backwards?
"Yes, You May!"
Mother, May I take 40 giant leaps forward?
"Yes, You May!"
If The Bengals want someone at eight?
THANKS for an Open-Minded Read, as we look forward to your angle of view ;)!! Get one capable guy at eight, or Two at 17 and 21? What do you think? GOFINS : )!
2012 Draft Order.. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/drafttracker
2012 Draft Value Chart.. http://drafttek.com/tradechart.html
Ryan Tannehill Actually Does Make Sense for the Miami Dolphins
As many of you know, I have not been in favor of the Miami Dolphins drafting Texas A&M quarterback prospect Ryan Tannehill with their first round pick in the draft this year.
Well, I have since changed my mind. A friend of mine started to convince me that he has a lot of potential and recommended that I watch his tape again. So I did, and I have to say, Ryan Tannehill is actually pretty darn good. My biggest concern with Tannehill was his knack to fade away late in games, and I also questioned his decision making abilities. I'll divide this up into two separate sections so it's easier to read (I've been told I don't split up my thoughts well enough, so let me know if this works better).
1. Late Game Problems?
What I saw as Tannehill fading away late in games wasn't entirely his fault. It was actually people around him on Texas A&M fading away and putting him in tough positions. I'm sure that by know you know how bad Tannehill's receivers were. I watched Texas A&M's bowl game against Northwestern last season, and Tannehill's receivers dropped six passes by my count. It can be a serious momentum killer when a player drops a pass in a drive. In the NFL Tannehill won't really have to worry about receivers dropping his passes. He will have professional receivers who actually have good hands.
When a team isn't really able to do anything late in games I tend to place most of the blame on the quarterback, and I still stand by that. The quarterback needs to be the one who can step up when things aren't looking so good. A quarterback needs to be able to take the reins and put the team back on the winning track. But with Tannehill it wasn't completely his fault. He played well late in games. Not great, but well enough to not warrant a huge concern.
2. Decision Making
Tannehill's decision making really isn't that bad. I will admit my mistake here. I was too quick to just assume that he wasn't a great decision maker. I've watched his film. He makes a few bad decisions each game, but he's by no means a bad decision maker.
Actually, when you factor in that he was a wide receiver as a freshman, sophomore, and a little during his junior year you begin to appreciate how much he has developed already. His potential is very high. If he is properly developed I think he can be a great quarterback. One thing I noticed is that he is especially great throwing on the run. He makes good decisions and is right on point with his passes.
Would he fit in Miami?
That is the big question that we are all concerned about here. Would he work well with the Miami Dolphins?
Actually, I think the Dolphins would be the best possible fit for Tannehill. We have Mike Sherman as our offensive coordinator, who was his head coach during his entire career at Texas A&M except for his freshman year when he was redshirted. The two already know each other well, which would be an advantage.
Tannehill is also a great fit because he would do well in a west coast offense. He is a great passer on the run, he is very accurate, and he has already been taught the offense by Mike Sherman.
What should the Miami Dolphins do to get him?
I am a firm believer that Miami shouldn't trade up to get him unless they won't have to give up a lot (which isn't likely). I would be happy if they drafted him eighth overall. It might be a little high, which is something that I argued before, but you know what? It's not like they have a pick later in the first round that they can use instead. I'm starting to think that we look too much at value and not enough at individual team situations. If the Dolphins want Tannehill and don't think that they can get him in the second round then they should get him in the first.
Thank you guys for stopping by. Let me know what you think.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com or follow me on twitter @PaulDSmythe.
Want to watch some film on Ryan Tannehill? Here is a collection of videos.
Well, I have since changed my mind. A friend of mine started to convince me that he has a lot of potential and recommended that I watch his tape again. So I did, and I have to say, Ryan Tannehill is actually pretty darn good. My biggest concern with Tannehill was his knack to fade away late in games, and I also questioned his decision making abilities. I'll divide this up into two separate sections so it's easier to read (I've been told I don't split up my thoughts well enough, so let me know if this works better).
1. Late Game Problems?
What I saw as Tannehill fading away late in games wasn't entirely his fault. It was actually people around him on Texas A&M fading away and putting him in tough positions. I'm sure that by know you know how bad Tannehill's receivers were. I watched Texas A&M's bowl game against Northwestern last season, and Tannehill's receivers dropped six passes by my count. It can be a serious momentum killer when a player drops a pass in a drive. In the NFL Tannehill won't really have to worry about receivers dropping his passes. He will have professional receivers who actually have good hands.
When a team isn't really able to do anything late in games I tend to place most of the blame on the quarterback, and I still stand by that. The quarterback needs to be the one who can step up when things aren't looking so good. A quarterback needs to be able to take the reins and put the team back on the winning track. But with Tannehill it wasn't completely his fault. He played well late in games. Not great, but well enough to not warrant a huge concern.
2. Decision Making
Tannehill's decision making really isn't that bad. I will admit my mistake here. I was too quick to just assume that he wasn't a great decision maker. I've watched his film. He makes a few bad decisions each game, but he's by no means a bad decision maker.
Actually, when you factor in that he was a wide receiver as a freshman, sophomore, and a little during his junior year you begin to appreciate how much he has developed already. His potential is very high. If he is properly developed I think he can be a great quarterback. One thing I noticed is that he is especially great throwing on the run. He makes good decisions and is right on point with his passes.
Would he fit in Miami?
That is the big question that we are all concerned about here. Would he work well with the Miami Dolphins?
Actually, I think the Dolphins would be the best possible fit for Tannehill. We have Mike Sherman as our offensive coordinator, who was his head coach during his entire career at Texas A&M except for his freshman year when he was redshirted. The two already know each other well, which would be an advantage.
Tannehill is also a great fit because he would do well in a west coast offense. He is a great passer on the run, he is very accurate, and he has already been taught the offense by Mike Sherman.
What should the Miami Dolphins do to get him?
I am a firm believer that Miami shouldn't trade up to get him unless they won't have to give up a lot (which isn't likely). I would be happy if they drafted him eighth overall. It might be a little high, which is something that I argued before, but you know what? It's not like they have a pick later in the first round that they can use instead. I'm starting to think that we look too much at value and not enough at individual team situations. If the Dolphins want Tannehill and don't think that they can get him in the second round then they should get him in the first.
Thank you guys for stopping by. Let me know what you think.
Feel free to email me at paul@dolphinshout.com or follow me on twitter @PaulDSmythe.
Want to watch some film on Ryan Tannehill? Here is a collection of videos.
A Few Round Two Potential Dolphin Prospects
Ok, so now that you've gauged your preferred angle of approach to round one lets take a look at who we fans think might help the Miami Dolphins in round 2.
WR Mohamed Sanu Rutgers Jr, 6-2, 211, 4.44 forty, GRADE 84.0 .. Intangibles: A selfless player who head coach Greg Schiano raved about when Sanu announced that he was leaving early. He's meant a ton to this program. He's the guy who does everything. He'll be very hard to replace. I don't know if you ever replace him. You'll just have to have a few guys do his thing. Played all three years he was at Rutgers. "While Sanu lacks the elite timed speed to leaves scouts gasping he does possess an exciting blend of size, strength and natural open field running skills. Possessing the size to contribute at split end as well as the savvy route-running and courage to attack defenses from the slot. Sanu has several outstanding qualities but none more impressive than his natural receiving skills. Possesses very reliable hands and a wide catch radius due to his long arms, impressive flexibility, and hand-eye coordination. Extends and plucks the ball away from his frame when he senses the defender near. Very good jump-ball candidate due to strong leaping skills, long arms and timing. Sanu is better prepared than most collegiate receivers to make the NFL jump. " "He is a player who can separate well and excels in the short to intermediate passing game, an ideal receiver for a timing-based, pass-often offense. He has good size and is capable of making a lot of plays within a West Coast offense. He is a polished all-around player." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mohamed-sanu?id=2533040
Coby Fleener Stanford comes to the NFL at 6-6, 247, with a 4.45 forty, is the number One ranked Tight End, and holds an immediate starters GRADE of 85.2 .. "Fleener isn't a thumper as a blocker, but he does have surprising foot speed, agility and leaping ability for a player of his size, making him a legitimate threat down the seam." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/coby-fleener?id=2532838
Dwayne Allen Clemson Jr stands at 6-3, 255, with a 4.89 forty has a higher immediate starters GRADE of (87.0) than the number One TE in this 2012 draft, (depending on where you look).. He holds the One-A TE ranking on this list due to his inferior Red Zone height, speed, and experience to Fleener though he is a better blocker .. "An athletic receiving tight end prospect with decent blockinhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifg skills. Allen has soft, natural hands and excellent ball skills. Speed is good, cuts and turning ability are impressive." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dwayne-allen?id=2533046
DT/DE Fletcher Cox, Mississippi St Jr, 6-4, 298, 4.79 forty, GRADE 77.0 .. "Cox is naturally big, plays bigger and is expected to grow even more in size and ability. A third-year junior, Cox was the only player from Mississippi State to be named All-SEC first team after he collected 56 tackles and five sacks last season. He works hard from kickoff until the final whistle, setting a pace for teammates and wearing down opponents. He showed very good explosion in combine testing. The light-footed Cox played both defense end and defensive tackle and his versatility will be an asset in the NFL." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/fletcher-cox?id=2533051
OLB/DE Whitney Mercilus, Illinois Jr, 6-4, 261, 4.68 forty, GRADE 72.5 .. "Mercilus was a human wrecking ball in 2011, in 16 starts he led the nation with 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and is one of the top pass rushers available in this year's draft. He will be best used by a creative defensive coordinator who moves him around the defensive front, he's a one-year performer, but has the make-up to be a top-40 pick." http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/whitney-mercilus?id=2533049
ILB Luke Kuechly Boston College, 6-3, 242, 4.58 forty, GRADE 91.0 .. I've had my eye on this guy for quite awhile, and always thought he reminded me of #54.. So today Im reading his bio while being reminded of his ZT type attributes, and as I get to the bottom it suggest "And he welcomes comparisons to past and current NFL players known primarily as great tacklers. A popular comparison is former Dolphins perennial Pro Bowler Zach Thomas. Exceptional on-field hustle, instincts, and off-field work ethic. Should garner top general, football character, and intelligence grades." http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664814/luke-kuechly I'M SOLD, even though we don't really need an ILB !! We didn't need an ILB before drafting ZACH either, we had just landed FA ILB Jack DelRio to man the position.. Luke averaged 14 tackles per game over three seasons, I don't see a problem with Karlos Dansby going outside if we had a ZT-type at ILB..http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/luke-kuechly?id=2533056
WR Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech Jr, 6-4, 215, 4.36 forty, GRADE 74.0 .. "The route polish isn't quite there but his athletic traits are really outstanding and exceptionally rare for the position, a tall, imposing WR with long arms and big hands. As a blocker, Hill is outstanding, consistently locating, controlling, moving, and pancaking smaller DBs, and more than holding his own against LBs." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/stephen-hill?id=2533537
WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina Jr, 6-3, 216, 4.47 forty, GRADE 82.0 .. "Possesses a rare combination of hand-eye coordination, body control and hand strength. Can make the circus grab look easy and already has compiled an impressive number of dazzling one-handed grabs. Good flexibility to extend and pluck the ball high and wide, as well as behind him. Tracks the ball well over either shoulder." http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/alshon-jeffery?id=2533039
RT Mike Adams Ohio State, 6-7, 323, GRADE 54.0 .. Though one's opinion is that of a 54.0 grade, Mike Mayock has him as the 3rd ranked OT while CBS, and myself have him at 4th.. "Tall, long, athletic pass protector. Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move. Effective in space and usually drops his hips to get leverage and sustain against shorter defenders. Excellent quick-twitch movement off the snap in pass protection and as a run blocker."
OT Marcell Jones Nebraska, 6-6, 320, GRADE 82.7 .. "Passes the eye test, impressive frame, thick lower half and overall length, has the athleticism and foot quickness to do the job in a short area. Improved fundamentals. Very good toughness." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marcel-jones?id=2532881
OT Mitchell Schwartz California, 6-5, 318, GRADE 58.0, "was a model of consistency at Cal, starting 51 games, 35 at left tackle and 16 at right tackle. He credits diverse blocking schemes at Cal for upgrading his overall play, and that play was impressive at the Senior Bowl workouts, where scouts raved about the way he handled some of the best pass rushers in the country. That was particularly surprising because most scouts believed he projected as a right tackle for the NFL."
OLB Bobby Wagner Utah State, 6-0, 241, 4.48 forty.. "A four-year starter, two-year captain and three-time All-WAC honoree, Wagner can be called short, but he's not small. He packs the power of a man much larger and uses that effectively to tackle anybody with the audacity to be in his vicinity with a football. Experienced pass rusher with enough burst to slip by offensive tackles and enough power to blow through running backs left in pass protection. Possesses a thick build with impressive overall musculature. Intelligent and dedicated. Capable of contributing early in his career."
OLB Zach Brown North Carolina, 6-1, 244, 4.50 forty, GRADE 91.0 .. "He is only beginning to learn how to maximize his exceptional ability on a football field, but Brown is fast and fascinating." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/zach-brown?id=2532804
SORRY FOLKS !! I've decided to take a different One on One type of approach to the review of 2012 Quarterback Prospects which will begin to take place later in the week.. I'm sure you'll like what I've decided upon, but for now I ask for your patience on that subject, and your thorough review of the above potentialities..
In order to positionally mesh with whoever your personal first round favorite's at eight, or in a trade down scenario.. While if you are thinking first round trade down ?? PLEASE choose TWO, and/or offer those you like that may not be on the above list !! Who do you like in ROUND TWO ??
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664646/mohamed-sanu
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-position/dt-by-position-input:wr
Thanks for an Open-Minded Read, as we look forward to your angle of view : ) !! GOFINS!!
WR Mohamed Sanu Rutgers Jr, 6-2, 211, 4.44 forty, GRADE 84.0 .. Intangibles: A selfless player who head coach Greg Schiano raved about when Sanu announced that he was leaving early. He's meant a ton to this program. He's the guy who does everything. He'll be very hard to replace. I don't know if you ever replace him. You'll just have to have a few guys do his thing. Played all three years he was at Rutgers. "While Sanu lacks the elite timed speed to leaves scouts gasping he does possess an exciting blend of size, strength and natural open field running skills. Possessing the size to contribute at split end as well as the savvy route-running and courage to attack defenses from the slot. Sanu has several outstanding qualities but none more impressive than his natural receiving skills. Possesses very reliable hands and a wide catch radius due to his long arms, impressive flexibility, and hand-eye coordination. Extends and plucks the ball away from his frame when he senses the defender near. Very good jump-ball candidate due to strong leaping skills, long arms and timing. Sanu is better prepared than most collegiate receivers to make the NFL jump. " "He is a player who can separate well and excels in the short to intermediate passing game, an ideal receiver for a timing-based, pass-often offense. He has good size and is capable of making a lot of plays within a West Coast offense. He is a polished all-around player." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mohamed-sanu?id=2533040
Coby Fleener Stanford comes to the NFL at 6-6, 247, with a 4.45 forty, is the number One ranked Tight End, and holds an immediate starters GRADE of 85.2 .. "Fleener isn't a thumper as a blocker, but he does have surprising foot speed, agility and leaping ability for a player of his size, making him a legitimate threat down the seam." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/coby-fleener?id=2532838
Dwayne Allen Clemson Jr stands at 6-3, 255, with a 4.89 forty has a higher immediate starters GRADE of (87.0) than the number One TE in this 2012 draft, (depending on where you look).. He holds the One-A TE ranking on this list due to his inferior Red Zone height, speed, and experience to Fleener though he is a better blocker .. "An athletic receiving tight end prospect with decent blockinhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifg skills. Allen has soft, natural hands and excellent ball skills. Speed is good, cuts and turning ability are impressive." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dwayne-allen?id=2533046
DT/DE Fletcher Cox, Mississippi St Jr, 6-4, 298, 4.79 forty, GRADE 77.0 .. "Cox is naturally big, plays bigger and is expected to grow even more in size and ability. A third-year junior, Cox was the only player from Mississippi State to be named All-SEC first team after he collected 56 tackles and five sacks last season. He works hard from kickoff until the final whistle, setting a pace for teammates and wearing down opponents. He showed very good explosion in combine testing. The light-footed Cox played both defense end and defensive tackle and his versatility will be an asset in the NFL." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/fletcher-cox?id=2533051
OLB/DE Whitney Mercilus, Illinois Jr, 6-4, 261, 4.68 forty, GRADE 72.5 .. "Mercilus was a human wrecking ball in 2011, in 16 starts he led the nation with 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and is one of the top pass rushers available in this year's draft. He will be best used by a creative defensive coordinator who moves him around the defensive front, he's a one-year performer, but has the make-up to be a top-40 pick." http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/whitney-mercilus?id=2533049
ILB Luke Kuechly Boston College, 6-3, 242, 4.58 forty, GRADE 91.0 .. I've had my eye on this guy for quite awhile, and always thought he reminded me of #54.. So today Im reading his bio while being reminded of his ZT type attributes, and as I get to the bottom it suggest "And he welcomes comparisons to past and current NFL players known primarily as great tacklers. A popular comparison is former Dolphins perennial Pro Bowler Zach Thomas. Exceptional on-field hustle, instincts, and off-field work ethic. Should garner top general, football character, and intelligence grades." http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664814/luke-kuechly I'M SOLD, even though we don't really need an ILB !! We didn't need an ILB before drafting ZACH either, we had just landed FA ILB Jack DelRio to man the position.. Luke averaged 14 tackles per game over three seasons, I don't see a problem with Karlos Dansby going outside if we had a ZT-type at ILB..http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/luke-kuechly?id=2533056
WR Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech Jr, 6-4, 215, 4.36 forty, GRADE 74.0 .. "The route polish isn't quite there but his athletic traits are really outstanding and exceptionally rare for the position, a tall, imposing WR with long arms and big hands. As a blocker, Hill is outstanding, consistently locating, controlling, moving, and pancaking smaller DBs, and more than holding his own against LBs." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/stephen-hill?id=2533537
WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina Jr, 6-3, 216, 4.47 forty, GRADE 82.0 .. "Possesses a rare combination of hand-eye coordination, body control and hand strength. Can make the circus grab look easy and already has compiled an impressive number of dazzling one-handed grabs. Good flexibility to extend and pluck the ball high and wide, as well as behind him. Tracks the ball well over either shoulder." http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/alshon-jeffery?id=2533039
RT Mike Adams Ohio State, 6-7, 323, GRADE 54.0 .. Though one's opinion is that of a 54.0 grade, Mike Mayock has him as the 3rd ranked OT while CBS, and myself have him at 4th.. "Tall, long, athletic pass protector. Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet. Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move. Effective in space and usually drops his hips to get leverage and sustain against shorter defenders. Excellent quick-twitch movement off the snap in pass protection and as a run blocker."
OT Marcell Jones Nebraska, 6-6, 320, GRADE 82.7 .. "Passes the eye test, impressive frame, thick lower half and overall length, has the athleticism and foot quickness to do the job in a short area. Improved fundamentals. Very good toughness." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marcel-jones?id=2532881
OT Mitchell Schwartz California, 6-5, 318, GRADE 58.0, "was a model of consistency at Cal, starting 51 games, 35 at left tackle and 16 at right tackle. He credits diverse blocking schemes at Cal for upgrading his overall play, and that play was impressive at the Senior Bowl workouts, where scouts raved about the way he handled some of the best pass rushers in the country. That was particularly surprising because most scouts believed he projected as a right tackle for the NFL."
OLB Bobby Wagner Utah State, 6-0, 241, 4.48 forty.. "A four-year starter, two-year captain and three-time All-WAC honoree, Wagner can be called short, but he's not small. He packs the power of a man much larger and uses that effectively to tackle anybody with the audacity to be in his vicinity with a football. Experienced pass rusher with enough burst to slip by offensive tackles and enough power to blow through running backs left in pass protection. Possesses a thick build with impressive overall musculature. Intelligent and dedicated. Capable of contributing early in his career."
OLB Zach Brown North Carolina, 6-1, 244, 4.50 forty, GRADE 91.0 .. "He is only beginning to learn how to maximize his exceptional ability on a football field, but Brown is fast and fascinating." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/zach-brown?id=2532804
SORRY FOLKS !! I've decided to take a different One on One type of approach to the review of 2012 Quarterback Prospects which will begin to take place later in the week.. I'm sure you'll like what I've decided upon, but for now I ask for your patience on that subject, and your thorough review of the above potentialities..
In order to positionally mesh with whoever your personal first round favorite's at eight, or in a trade down scenario.. While if you are thinking first round trade down ?? PLEASE choose TWO, and/or offer those you like that may not be on the above list !! Who do you like in ROUND TWO ??
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664646/mohamed-sanu
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-position/dt-by-position-input:wr
Thanks for an Open-Minded Read, as we look forward to your angle of view : ) !! GOFINS!!
Dolphin Fans Assess Jeff Ireland
There has been a lot of debate on Jeff Ireland’s ability as a GM, but little in the way of real objective information that could lead to a conclusion. As a Dolphin fan I am very emotional about our team and at times I allow this to cloud my objectivity. When I feel this happening I try to get coldly analytical and look at pure data. What follows is a chart tracking every personnel move Jeff Ireland has made in his first 4 years.
I would like to follow this up with an article on what I
think this data means, but before that I would like my fellow Dolphin fans to
review the data and see what perhaps I did not correctly assess.
V=Value, in this column I placed a value on the player based on the priority they were acquired. A high dollar free agent would be a 5, a street FA would be a 1. The trade value is based on what was given up for the player. The draft value was based on the round of the selection, a number 1 draft pick would be a 5, a second would be a 4, etc. then from 5 to 7 a 1.
G=Grade, in this column I placed the value on how that player performed trying not to associated it with the V column so as not to cloud the data. A starter was at least a 4 and a good player was given a 5. A player that got on the field but maybe not a starter was a 3 and a player that was a poor performer was 2, etc.
From that point I simply subtracted the Value from the Grade and was able to get a number. Anything positive is good and anything negative is bad. I would like each of the Dolphinshout readers to take some time with this chart and discuss in the comments section what you agree or disagree with and since this is a spreadsheet, I will change it based on your consensus.
In the end I hope we come out with an assessment of Jeff Ireland based, not on emotion, but on the true value of his performance. This is your chance to take an objective look and allow us to come to a factual conclusion.
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TRADE |
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G |
V |
DRAFT |
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Matt
Baker |
QB |
1 |
5 |
Jason Ferguson |
DL |
5 |
5 |
Jake Long |
OL |
5 |
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2 |
Trey Darilek |
OL |
2 |
3 |
Akin Ayodele |
LB |
3 |
4 |
Phillip Merling |
DL |
2 |
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1 |
Junior Glymph |
LB |
1 |
5 |
Anthony Fasano |
TE |
5 |
4 |
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QB |
3 |
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2 |
Joey Thomas |
CB |
2 |
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3 |
Kendall
Langford |
DL |
4 |
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1 |
David Kircus |
WR |
2 |
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3 |
Shawn
Murphy |
OL |
2 |
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1 |
Sean Ryan |
TE |
1 |
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2 |
Jalen Parmele |
RB |
2 |
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5 |
Ernest Wilford |
WR |
2 |
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2 |
Donald
Thomas |
OL |
3 |
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3 |
Charlie Anderson |
LB |
2 |
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1 |
Lex Hilliard |
RB |
3 |
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3 |
Josh McCown |
QB |
2 |
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1 |
Lionel
Dotson |
DL |
2 |
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5 |
Justin Smiley |
OL |
3 |
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5 |
Randy Starks |
DL |
5 |
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3 |
Reggie Torbor |
LB |
3 |
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2 |
Boomer Grigsby |
FB |
2 |
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Keith Davis |
S |
1 |
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Dave Rayner |
K |
1 |
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2 |
Nathan Jones |
CB |
2 |
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1 |
Tab Perry |
WR |
1 |
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3 |
Chris Crocker |
S |
3 |
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2 |
Will Billingsley |
S |
2 |
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3 |
Steve McKinney |
OL |
2 |
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5 |
Yeremiah Bell |
S |
5 |
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4 |
Greg Camarillo |
WR |
4 |
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3 |
Patrick Cobbs |
RB |
3 |
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3 |
Michael Lehan |
CB |
3 |
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3 |
Ike Ndukwe |
OL |
3 |
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58 |
13 |
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13 |
25 |
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26 |
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SCORE |
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SCORE |
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G |
V |
TRADE |
POS |
G |
V |
DRAFT |
POS |
G |
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2 |
Tearrius George |
LB |
2 |
4 |
Tony McDaniel |
DL |
4 |
5 |
Vontae Davis |
CB |
4 |
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1 |
Ethan Kilmer |
S |
1 |
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4 |
Pat White |
QB |
1 |
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4 |
Cameron
Wake |
LB |
5 |
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3 |
Sean
Smith |
CB |
4 |
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5 |
Gibril Wilson |
S |
2 |
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3 |
Patrick
Turner |
WR |
1 |
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3 |
Joe Berger |
OL |
2 |
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2 |
Brian Hartline |
WR |
4 |
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5 |
Jake Grove |
OL |
3 |
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2 |
John Nalbone |
TE |
2 |
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4 |
Eric Green |
CB |
1 |
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2 |
Chris
Clemons |
S |
3 |
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1 |
Jy Bond |
P |
1 |
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1 |
Andrew
Gardner |
OL |
3 |
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3 |
Jason Taylor |
DL |
4 |
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1 |
J. D.
Folsom |
LB |
1 |
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4 |
Yeremiah Bell |
S |
4 |
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5 |
Vernon Carey |
OL |
3 |
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4 |
Channing Crowder |
LB |
3 |
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3 |
Quentin Moses |
LB |
2 |
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2 |
Ike Ndukwe |
OL |
1 |
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34 |
4 |
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4 |
23 |
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23 |
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SCORE |
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SCORE |
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SCORE |
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2010 |
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POS |
G |
V |
TRADE |
POS |
G |
V |
DRAFT |
POS |
G |
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5 |
Karlos Dansby |
LB |
4 |
5 |
Brandon Marshall |
WR |
4 |
5 |
Jared Odrick |
DL |
4 |
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3 |
Richie Incognito |
OL |
4 |
2 |
Pat McQuistan |
OL |
2 |
4 |
Koa Misi |
LB |
4 |
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3 |
Cory Procter |
OL |
2 |
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3 |
John
Jerry |
OL |
3 |
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1 |
Montavious Stanley |
DL |
1 |
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2 |
A. J. Edds |
LB |
2 |
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1 |
Marques Douglas |
DL |
1 |
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2 |
Nolan
Carroll |
CB |
3 |
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1 |
Charles Grant |
DL |
1 |
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2 |
Reshad Jones |
S |
3 |
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2 |
Bobby Carpenter |
LB |
1 |
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1 |
Chris
McCoy |
OLB |
1 |
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1 |
Clifton Smith |
KR |
1 |
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1 |
Austin Spitler |
ILB |
1 |
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1 |
Jeron Mastrud |
TE |
2 |
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18 |
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17 |
7 |
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6 |
20 |
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21 |
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SCORE |
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SCORE |
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SCORE |
1 |
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2011 |
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POS |
G |
V |
TRADE |
POS |
G |
V |
DRAFT |
POS |
G |
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1 |
Pat Devlin |
QB |
1 |
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5 |
Mike Pouncey |
OL |
5 |
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4 |
Kevin
Burnett |
LB |
3 |
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4 |
Daniel
Thomas |
RB |
3 |
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2 |
Jason Trusnik |
LB |
2 |
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2 |
Edmond
Gates |
WR |
3 |
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1 |
Ronald
Fields |
DL |
1 |
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2 |
Charles
Clay |
TE |
3 |
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3 |
Marc
Colombo |
OL |
1 |
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1 |
Frank Kearse |
DL |
1 |
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3 |
Jason
Taylor |
DL |
4 |
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1 |
Jimmy
Wilson |
CB |
3 |
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1 |
Kevin
O'Connell |
QB |
1 |
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1 |
Ray
Willis |
OL |
1 |
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1 |
David
Nixon |
LB |
1 |
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1 |
John
Matthews |
WR |
1 |
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1 |
Tyler
Donohue |
OL |
1 |
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2 |
Larry
Johnson |
RB |
2 |
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1 |
Gerald
Alexander |
S |
1 |
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2 |
Will Yeatman |
TE |
2 |
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2 |
Dante
Rosario |
TE |
2 |
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3 |
Will
Allen |
CB |
3 |
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3 |
Igor Olshansky |
DL |
3 |
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2 |
Steve
Slaton |
RB |
2 |
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3 |
Matt
Moore |
QB |
4 |
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1 |
K.J.
Gerard |
CB |
1 |
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1 |
Marvin
Mitchell |
LB |
1 |
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2 |
Ryan Cook |
OL |
2 |
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2 |
Nate Jones |
CB |
2 |
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43 |
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42 |
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15 |
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18 |
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SCORE |
-1 |
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SCORE |
3 |
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TOTAL |
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TOTAL
TRADE |
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TOTAL
DRAFT |
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SCORE |
-21 |
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SCORE |
-1 |
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SCORE |
5 |
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TOTAL SCORE |
-17 |
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