A Topic of Great Miami Dolphin Concern

Hello Dolphin Shout and ALL MIAMI DOLPHIN FANS.

One would imagine that sites like Dolphin Shout are sometimes visited by new Miami Dolphin fans, or at the least a casual fan, from time to time. For those folks as well as the "always in attendance, hard core nuts" I would like to add some circumstantial input to the dilemma placed upon our 24-year old Miami Dolphin quarterback, Ryan Tannehill.

The thought from this side of the fence is that upon the Indianapolis 2012 first overall draft selection of 23-year old Andrew Luck the Colts became the first team in NFL history that will have the luxury of fielding a franchise quarterback for a likely twenty-five plus years, because as we all know Peyton Manning has moved on after thirteen illustrious Colt seasons.

It goes without saying that had the Miami Dolphins had the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, or that had Andrew Luck fallen to the actual Dolphin pick at number eight, the option of drafting Ryan Tannehill would not have existed! Not to suggest that the selection of Tannehill wasn't the correct choice. I'm just saying that it was the only choice Miami could make if we wanted to obtain our own franchise quarterback to eventually battle against Luck for playoff advancement well into and beyond the 2025 seasons!

This is "of Great Miami Dolphin Concern". The concern is not that of Ryan Tannehill becoming good or great (though he is going to have to become great). The concern is that Andrew Luck has been an NFL-ready quarterback since the start of Stanford University's 2010 season, which happens to be the same year that Tannehill was first handed the reins halfway through that same season for The Texas A&M Aggies.

Andrew Luck had a collegiate total of 38 games started at a 162.8 quarterback rating. His numbers were 713 completions off 1,064 attempts for 9,430 yards, 82 touchdowns and 22 interceptions.

Ryan Tannehill had a collegiate total of 20 games started at a 134.0 quarterback rating with 484 completions off 774 attempts for 5,450 yards, 42 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

Andrew falls two games shy of having twice as many live games played as Ryan. Luck and Tannehill are both elite athletes with all the tools required of an NFL quarterback. The concern is that Andrew is already great and has been for several years. He was great even before Ryan first felt the warmth of a center's loins!

In watching Colts quarterback footage recently, I can't tell if I am watching past or present highlights, until I notice the number 12 or 18. That, folks, is how good Andrew Luck already is! The Colts have not lost a beat since losing Manning as their quarterback. As a rookie Andrew Luck's field presence is practically indecipherable to that of Peyton, unless one happens to notice the number. He is absolutely great, and may very well become the greatest of all time!

Mr. Andrew Luck has a collegiate eighteen games started advantage to that of our Ryan Tannehill. Therefore it is a reasonable proposition to believe that Luck has a huge head start on Ryan toward the success of their NFL careers. Andrew Luck is going to continue to get better, while Ryan Tannehill is also going to continue to get better. It might be suggested that once Tom Brady and Peyton Manning hang their cleats up the Colts Andrew Luck and the Dolphins Ryan Tannehill will be taking turns knocking each other out of AFC playoff advancement on a consistent basis. Beyond both Ryan Mallett and Brock Osweiler who will replace the above mentioned Hall Of Famers.

The question is this. Can Tannehill make up the laps that Luck has on him while becoming very good, if not great in his own right, or will the Dolphin supporting cast have to become that much better over the years to compensate for Miami having the second best AFC quarterback from the 2012 draft?

I can only hope that Ryan Tannehill, with his eventual surrounding cast, will overcome Andrew Luck's forces to the extent of winning half of the time when put head to head!

One final note. Let it be known that for seventeen years the Miami Dolphins had the absolute best quarterback as well as head coach in the AFC, if not the entire league, and went to one losing Super Bowl. Evidently the lesser-than-the-best quarterbacks have historically been able to overcome such long odds of being second best.

Thank-You for an Open Minded Read, and we look forward to your angle of view!!

When the fog lifts..

We will see more of this..

GO 7teen, GOFINS!!

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.

Dolphin Shout 2012 NFL Draft Consensus Chart

Here is the final Dolphin Shout 2012 NFL Draft Consensus Chart. Thanks to everyone for your input.

	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!!

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!!

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!!

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"?

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

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!!

Miami Dolphin Trade Down Draft Scenarios

Hey Miami Dolphin Fans...

With the 2012 NFL Draft coming on April 26th, and seeing that we've already touched on which prospects at what positions we fans as individuals would most like for our team to select at 8 I thought we might like to consider a potential trade down scenario or two, and who our alternate choices might be in such a case. Just an attempt to cover all the bases!!

So, for the sake of ALL possibilities lets pretend for a moment that every prospect we fans and/or the Dolphins wanted at number EIGHT IS GONE!! Those favorites would include of course the untouchables, along with Kalil, Reiff, Ingram, Tannehill, Blackmon, DeCastro, Coples, Richardson, Claiborne, and any others that are potentially worthy of number eight for the Dolphins.. Yes.. I realize that is more than eight prospects, but again we're hypothetically pretending, while for all we know the Dolphins might only like four or so of those eleven if forced to pick at eight.. (From the teams point of view) the preferred prospects could possibly be 20th on the fans lists, Therefore, a "Trade Down" scenario is quite the possibility !!

Boom, it happens, and they've found an alternative route.. Our team is potentially able to come to terms with a team near the mid-teens for our number eight pick, (a guy that we might not really want or need anyway), while in turn we're able to trade down in gathering a much needed additional 2012 second round draft pick, and still being able to land (in the mid teens) one of the top prospects at numerous positions of need beyond the guys we really want..

Okay here we go, according to the (included) Draft Value Chart the Dolphins number EIGHT pick is worth 1400 points.. Since the Jets (who we don't want to drop below) pick at 16.. Lets Say that were able to trade down to 15 with Philadelphia (who's always a big mover in the draft), while the value of the number FIFTEEN pick is worth 1050 points.. The minimum compensation of that 8 to 15 move is an additional draft pick that holds the worth of 350 points which would be a second round pick at overall number 55..

Philadelphia at pick number 15 holds two second round, and overall picks at Forty Six (440), and Fifty One (390), so they'd be forced to offer us even more than the 350 suggested value to make it a move of worth to us, and we'd accept nothing less!! Also, with Philly having two second rounders to begin with, they'll likely be more willing to sacrifice one for an opportunity to move up to eight, and they just lost their starting OT Jason Peters to an Achilles tear in an off season workout.. So, they might be willing to offer the farm for a shot at OT Riley Reiff, or others ?? (An additional player of need, potentially a starter for the simple task of moving down seven spots), because the guys we actually wanted are potentially already gone..

2012 Draft Value Chart;
http://drafttek.com/tradechart.html

If such a scenario were to take place?? Here's a few of the Prospects at positions of need we fans might like in the mid-teens, and into the twenties while the second round thoughts will be considered next week with a possible option of two second round selections..

RT Jonathan Martin, Stanford Jr, 6-5, 312, GRADE 87.0 .. Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jonathan-martin?id=2533041

WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame, 22 years old, 6-3, 220, 4.47 forty, GRADE 89.5 .. Floyd certainly helped his cause by running the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds (unofficially) at 6-3, 220 pounds and showing excellent hands, flexibility, and surprisingly precise routes. Whether it was drifting across the middle during the gauntlet drill, dropping his hips on quick comeback routes, or showing the ability to track the ball over either shoulder deep, Floyd consistently plucked the ball out of air, quickly secured it and got upfield in one fluid motion. - NFLDraftScout.com http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/michael-floyd?id=2532841

WR Kendall Wright, Baylor, 22 years old, 5-10, 196, 4.61 forty, GRADE 88.5 .. "Wright has good playing strength for his frame and takes pride in his blocking. Very physical and aggressive. Fearless over the middle and does a lot of his damage between the hashmarks. Wants the ball more than anyone else on the field. Confident and tough, playing through several injuries over his career. There is a lot to love about his effort and drive, a top competitor who gives full effort on every snap. A fiery leader who plays with football intensity and determination, the type of player who will run through a wall for his team. Smart and shows elite feel and focus for the position." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/kendall-wright?id=2532977

WR Reuben Randle, LSU Jr, 6-3, 210, 4.55 forty, GRADE 83.0 .. "Randle took his game to another level in 2011. He earned All-SEC accolades in catching 50 passes for 908 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging a gaudy 18.1 yards per reception. He showed improved concentration as a route-runner and receiver and developed into a more reliable blocker, as well. Considering that he stood out immediately in the SEC, improved each year while at LSU and enters the draft just three years removed from high school, there should be plenty of interest in Randle as early as the bottom half of the first round." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rueben-randle?id=2533533

OLB Courtney Upshaw, Alabama, 6-2, 272, GRADE 88.0 .. "Essentially asked to pin his ears back and rush the passer as a weak-side defensive end in the Tide's scheme, though he shows enough play recognition to project as a linebacker. Feels screens coming and locates the running back." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/courtney-upshaw?id=2532964

DE Nick Perry, USC Jr, 22 years old, 6-3, 271, Pressed 225 Pounds 35 times, 4.64 forty, GRADE 87.5 .. Considered a 'tweener who could be an outside linebacker or defensive end, Perry wants to play the latter. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/nick-perry?id=2533048

G Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin, 6-4, 314, 79.5 .. "Dependable, no-nonsense mauler who works hard in the weight room and on the field. Did not start the first four games of 2010 due to a high ankle sprain suffered during the summer." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/kevin-zeitler?id=2532980

CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina Jr, 6-0, 190, 4.40 forty, GRADE 84.0 .. "Several NFL scouts were enamored with the mental and physical abilities of this athletic corner. Gilmore plays with an astute awareness that makes him a dangerous defender to test. Gilmore started at cornerback all 40 games the last three years and in 2011 made 46 tackles and led the team with four interceptions, giving him eight for his career. He was selected first-team All-SEC." http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/stephon-gilmore?id=2533062

Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.

For the sake of this article's prospects, I'm saving the Quarterbacks for Round Two, (though under this "trade down scenario"), you know what I'd do with 83.5 and 84.0 GRADES :) !!

THANKS for an Open-Minded Read, as we look forward to your angle of view!! (If Our DOLPHINS trade down from eight into the Mid-Teens to early Twenties) !!
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE from the above listed, or beyond??
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

GOFINS :)!!