McFadden just ran a 4.27 at the combine

by Offer Doll on Feb 24, 2008 3:44 PM EST

First of all - amazing! Incredible speed for a back who is over 200 pounds. Almost makes me cringe at missing him but we are going to have to. This is only good news for the Phins though, if he had run a 4.4 it wouldn't have surprised anyone but a 4.27 could be the icing on Jerry Jone's cake that forces him to deal.

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mcfadden

sounds good,
but damn his fast, Adrian peterson only ran a 4.40 last year!

by stiza007 on Feb 24, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions

He also ran a 4.33 his 2nd time

So that proves that he's got truly elite speed.

by Matty I on Feb 24, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions

I wouldn't cringe too much, Offer Doll...

...as McFadden is the only name that the Dolphins haven't been linked with in the upper echelon of players. That loud thundering disinterest you hear could actually be a bit of deception. At this point, I think Parcells and Ireland really feel that they're dealing with expansion-team talent and will take the best player available with each and every pick. I think anyone is possible, whether it's with the first overall pick or a trade down, and that includes McFadden.

Go Dolphins.

by lancelotlink on Feb 24, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions

Expansion team talent?

I read the comment about Parcells saying he has "3 guys" but I don't know, expansion-level seems a stretch to me. We already have some quality talent plus we'll be adding more in free agency. I just don't see Parcells taking the best guy available at each pick, it seems too scattershot for him.

That said, it does seem like McFadden is a rare talent at Arkansas he seemed like a man playing amongst boys. I love the fact that besides running well he can move out wide and play receiver and he can throw like LT (he played QB in high school) which keeps the cornerbacks from cheating up on him. The guy just has some incredible tools. I still don't think we take him though.

I'm pretty sanguine about whoever we pick, I'd be shocked if we took McFadden, but not disappointed. I'd also be fine with either Jake or Chris Long, Dorsey or Sedrick Ellis. Personally I hope we take Jake Long, the guy had two penalties his entire career. Two! He only allowed one sack his senior season. Pretty awesome, even if he isn't Joe Thomas he's still going to be a great tackle.

by Offer Doll on Feb 24, 2008 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

I agree with you on all fronts...

...except I worry about Dorsey's health. Otherwise, yeah, I'd be happy with any of the above. Jake Long would also be number one on my list.

Go Dolphins.

by lancelotlink on Feb 24, 2008 5:21 PM EST reply actions

This guy is it

I know that the kid has problems but wit a combine like its just amazing,The kid is somethean speacil and hes only 20 years old,wit speed like that you can compare him wit devin hester but a running back.I just dont know wat were gonna do if he ends up bein anotha adrian peterson................

by lionel on Feb 24, 2008 10:35 PM EST reply actions