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2008 NFL Draft Overflow Thread

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It's been an interesting draft so far.  Lots to talk about, and we haven't even had any Dolphins news yet.  So be sure to continue talking about it below in the "live-updating" comments.

As for the Top 15 Challenge we had going, the final standings were:

Finnatic - 13 points
13FinsFan - 13 points
YatilGinnJr - 10 points
Yorke Hunt - 9 points
boss302 - 9 points
Number Seven - 9 points
Matty I - 8 points
Natalya - 8 points

Congrats to "Finnatic" and "13FinsFan" for tying in 1st place.

Things are going to be getting more interesting.  So be sure to get involved below!

**UPDATE 6:57pm** First off, here's what we know.  The Dolphins have drafted Phillip Merling, out of Clemson, with their #32 pick.  Merling was thought to be a first round prospect, but fell after suffering from a "sports hernia," limiting his pre-draft workouts.  He did say, though, in a conference call that he could practice next week if he had to.  So his health shouldn't be a problem.  He also said in the conference call that he envisions himself as a 3-4 DE, but could play OLB if he had to.

I think this selection means Matt Roth and Vonnie Holliday have been put on notice.

And here's a video of Merling.

We'll have more on Merling, and everything related to this weekend's events, in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins have indeed traded Lorenzo Booker to the Eagles for their 4th round pick, number 100 overall.  I'm kind of disappointed in this, but I guess Booker wasn't this regime's kind of RB.

As for Jason Taylor, rumors are flying that the Dolphins have traded Taylor to the Bucs in exchange for Tampa's 2nd and 4th round picks, and possibly a 6th rounder in 2009.  But this is not "confirmed."

**UPDATE 7:21pm** The St. Petersburg Times is now reporting that the Dolphins and Bucs may indeed have a deal in place for Jason Taylor, in which Miami receives Tampa's 2nd rounder (#52 overall).

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jenkins!

Please don’t take him Dallas!!!!!

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the first "overflow" thread of 2008!

This should reduce the lag that was occurring with over 500 comments in the first one.

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.....

I still can’t believe that Sam Baker pick….

by johnson2399 on Apr 26, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess with Cherilus getting picked early

and no other 1st round tackles available, they figured get him now before PIT does. But I don’t even know if he was a Steeler Target

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just reinforces that taking Jlo #1

was the best pick. had the drafted Clo and tired to pick up a tackle late they would be SOL now.

by W NY Fins Fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That would make the most sense here…and means no Jenkins…yet

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering the same thing

If they do, Jones is really an Arky homer.

by Yorke Hunt on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think for Dallas

it’s running back first, then corner back…....

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Thanks for the link

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Redskins got 2 2nd rounders from Atlanta in that deal.

Could one of them be part of a deal for Jason Taylor? Probably not. But it’s fun to talk about.

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol

No it isn’t, it makes my heart go nuts!

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There be alot to choose from

for Miami sitting at 32.. Jenkins (fingers crossed), Cason, Phillips, Groves, Calais Campbell…. I like it

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cowboys still take..

...Felix Jones. And Jerry Jones is a HUGE homer.

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mendenhall plummets

haha Yorke called it ARK homer!

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How smart does it look for Miami to have taken Jake Long now.

Because even the 2nd tier OTs are getting taken in round 1. That would have been a big mistake if Miami passed on Jake.

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

was thinking the same thing myself… plus i was the guy saying they would get one of the holdoevers for RT.

by W NY Fins Fan on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gave us a B+ for Jake

he gives out his grades based on his mock lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

would be the greatest moment in draft history

and the highest rated youtube clip of all time lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

theres nobody left at the OT position if we passed on Jake

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kiper

is a Homer-lover….....

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What does Pitt do?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahh.........

the Pits—they need a receiver too, don’t they??

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Merling is the key

If you want Groves, the longer Merling is on the board, the better.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

And Groves/Jenkins continues to fall!

It’s like Plinko lol just fall to the right spot baby

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Titans better take Limas Sweed here for VY..

We already know what they can do together…..

by johnson2399 on Apr 26, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

but all the wideouts are available.. So would they take Devin Thomas over Sweed?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Sweed looks like the obvious choice here.

by Yorke Hunt on Apr 26, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

#32

Who are we going to take?

by Bueller on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Henne

You savvy?

by Neo on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

32..

with the way this draft has developed, whoever it is, it will be a quality player that we may not have thought would be there.

by pitaq on Apr 26, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Groves

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is the trend so far...

OK OL is prominent and may be there are some reaches. Anymore trends I’m not seeing?

by Corroncho on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

um

biggest shocker of the draft?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ooooo

I am laughing my ass off!!!

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

biggest WTF?! moment so far?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding me?

We’re now on pick #25, and not a single WR has been chosen yet.

Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things - blocking and tackling. ~Vince Lombardi

by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The RUMOR is:

Bucs get Taylor
Mia gets 2nd rounder, 4th rounder, and 6th rounder

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I like it since it looks like his replacement is gonna be at 32

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TB doesn't have a 6th this year...

Is it a 6th next year?

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

that would be awesome if its true gives us three picks with one starter at least. I hope it is true

by qbinfin on Apr 26, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

While this JT rumor gets sorted

what does SEA do here? Trade back?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats what I'm thinking too

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about

a Defensive Tackle. Don’t the team need a powerful nose tackle??

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WR

if any of the top tier wr is still on board at 32 we have to take one of them IMO

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am getting calls

That means it is true. I hate my life. This is the worst day in franchise history.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER trade?!

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dallas came up for a WR

I’m almost positive they want Thomas here

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

unless..

they jumped Houston for a CB

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

idiots

jones would have been there at 27/28…. could have drafted the other way

by W NY Fins Fan on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Extra-strength Pepsi all around.

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crap

the dream ends.. hope SD and GB don’t go CB

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mel Kiper lol

just said Orlando Scandrick will come off before Antoine Cason

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Within 5 min, this day has gone to shit

Zach and JT gone in the same year, I can’t believe it. And now we lose out on Mike Jenkins and will probably get a QB. I am really questioning my phin faith right now.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chill out

We are rebuilding. We only won one game with JT last year. Let JT go to a better team, and we get more tools for rebuilding.

by JLFins08 on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm getting some food...

...so I won’t be in front of the comp.

That usually means big things happen. So odds are something big (Dolphin related) will happen.

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JT Rumor

JT has stated that he does not want to be in Miami. So how could trading him be bad. I like that 2nd and 4th picks rumor. Hopefully it will come true.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JT Rumor

Correction, apparently the JT rumor is 2nd, 4th and 6th round pick.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duane Brown?

in the first round?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They skipped

over Dustin Keller, John Carlson, M Bennett, F Davis, Brad Cottam to take Duane Brown? They must know something.

by Yorke Hunt on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It isn't a rumor, it is true

Turn on your radios and look around, it is starting to be reported everywhere. I just heard it on WQAM.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JT

What are the details?

by Bueller on Apr 26, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lorenzo Booker traded

LBO was just traded to Philadelphia for a 4th round pick. Announced by the NFL Network.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes..

LoBo was traded to the eagles for a 4th round pick

by TheSeaMammals on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lobo

What did I just hear about LoBo

by nmphinfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JT

Good luck and thanks, you kept on giving even going out the door!! :))

by Hudman10 on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wdf

wdf!! WWFWD FEW FEW FWE FEW EWF WEF W

NOT LORENZOOOO!

matty what the fuck is goin on?

by finsxfactor on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF

If we seriously traded LoBo too, I am officialy done. That is just ignorant.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN

Cason to SD

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

small

LoBo was just too small, I liked him but Bill must have other plans

by nmphinfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way..

all these rumors are true..i hope

by Hudman10 on Apr 26, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im looking hold up

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

later rounds

They will pick up a Hback in later rounds they have their guy

by nmphinfan on Apr 26, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

didnt

didn’t we draft obo at 3rd?

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I think something is definitely up. Wow, just wait until the 2nd round hits. It will be really interesting.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like we will get

Merling or Campbell with 32? (If JT is true.)

by Yorke Hunt on Apr 26, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok...

So JT for a 2, 4, and 6, from TB, and LoBo for a 4th from philly?

That gives us 13 total picks??

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lobo

I was excited to see him next year

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad

QGroves keeps dropping baby

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody Relax

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Groves

He plays that 3-4 LB Merling is a hand down DE

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WR is still available

Do forget there have been no WRs taken yet.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No QB

It has to be Groves at 32

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LoBo did not have

BP proto-typical size. Bye

by Corroncho on Apr 26, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STILL no WRs selected....

Maybe we will end up picking a WR here. I mean, we could definitely use them. It’s not our biggest need, but if a player like Sweed or Thomas falls to #32, we always HAVE to take them.

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

correction

almost have to take them, not always

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cant sit down anymore

So many options here.. WR, Groves, a CB, plus all the trades happening.. I need a tranq shot

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jets gonna take qb

this is good for me and the beck supporters.

by JakeLong77 on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They came up for Henne

I hope

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JT confirmed, what next?

SIRIUS confirmed….....they said multiple picks this year, and a conditional next year…....

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, No!

Now Salguero gets to call Bill Parcells a LIAR!

by Yorke Hunt on Apr 26, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

13 if I counted right

i still dont know what the exact JT deal is

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Jets

Their Draft Blunders may have ended with Gholston but they will start again if they take Keller at 30

by johnson2399 on Apr 26, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dustin Keller

the new Kyle Brady

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah good point,

Is this going to be another instance when they pass on a QB we want and he turns out to be a HoF?

by johnson2399 on Apr 26, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One more to go. Go Phins.

I have to believe. JETS suck.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not terrible pick..

but too make a trade up???

by Hudman10 on Apr 26, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok.....

what are we going to do?? who’s the guy or is it a trade???

by Hudman10 on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who????

who is the BPA rite now for us?

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please

I beg you football god.. no chad henne

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay

I dont know if we are taking Groves at 32, i mean we did trade for a Ayodele, i think we go either De, Cb or Wr

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ayodele plays inside

Groves plays JT’s spot

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm

I say wr, s or LB

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who could have thought we can still get a top tier wr in the second round

by dolphin23 on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shocked

If we do take Henne :(

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO HOO

The streak Lives on!!! for UM Baby

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay so Giants took Phillips

We are on the clock, yeahhhhhhhhh

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where the fxxk is Matty?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This pick

will determine how we do in the rest of the draft.

I am as excited as a teenager getting his first kiss….....

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MERLING

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh

Phillip Merling. What the hell was I thinking?????

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

I think he’s gonna be under center this year, and we’ll never look back (beck).

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like I just lost 100 lbs

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Agreed smart pick

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I like it he can play that 3-4 End he’s a big dude 6’4 280 nice

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Booker WAS TRADED...

FOR A 4th Round PICK…. It is true…it is true… I heard it myself

by TheSeaMammals on Apr 26, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah....

I was trying to post a diary…but I didn’t have enough words…lol

by TheSeaMammals on Apr 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

to philadelphia...

too bad Booker looked like he had some potential. Could mean a RB later.

by 13FinsFan on Apr 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Tampa Bay has the 52nd pick in the second round

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So when

do the Dolphins pick again???

by Alpha6 on Apr 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hear the Jets

gave up the rest of there draft to move up lol anyone know the details

by jvw on Apr 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha I gotta friend in STL

I just called him… he didnt say anything except What The Fuck??

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Merling worked out yesterday...

Miami was there. Must have been a good workout.

by 13FinsFan on Apr 26, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice to hear

Merling said on a conference call he patterns his game after, yeah you guessed it, JT nice one. I gotta think this trade might go down.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Groves health

In question, i think that is why the slip in the draft. He would be a nice investment but i think his health issue has hurt him so far.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know he fixed it..

but just the fact that it was his heart may turn some teams off

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Merling stand up?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matty...

Can you absolutely confirm the JT and LoBo trades? The JT trade is being “confirmed” on the radio and on FinHeaven, and the LoBo trade is “confirmed” by the NFL Network, but both of those are “confirmed” with quotation marks around them. Have you heard anything concrete?

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lofton ahead of Dan Conner?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

from ESPNs DE/DL draft rankings - good stuff on Merling

Run-stoppers:
Depending on scheme and situation must be able to take on blocks to protect linebackers. Makes plays in pursuit. Plays with leverage, shows discipline and knows how to use hands to tie blockers up. Sniffs out the run quickly and is able to shed blockers. Pursues hard and takes good angles. Plays with a great motor. Is a powerful and reliable open-field tackler.
Best defensive end: Phillip Merling, Clemson
Best defensive tackle: Glenn Dorsey, LSU

by pitaq on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can he stand up though?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more ESPN Insider info on Merling...

Strengths: Is a well built DE with adequate height and good bulk, arm length (33.2) and hand span (9.5). Has above-average initial quickness for size and can beat blockers to the point of attack. Moves well laterally and keeps head up when scraping down the line of scrimmage. Takes excellent pursuit angles, plays with a good motor and has above-average range. Generally does a good job of getting in position, plays with discipline versus the run and will execute his assignment. Thickly built with a strong lower body. Is able to take on blocks when he plays with leverage. Plays with a mean streak. Wraps up upon contact and is reliable open field tackler that can deliver the big hit. Uses hands to protect legs, shows good balance and can fight over cut blocks though is somewhat inconsistent in this area. Flashes the ability to turn the corner and is a relentless pass rusher. Athletic enough to redirect inside after starting outside and flashes an effective swim move. Stays alert, has long arms and gets hands up when isn’t going to get to the quarterback. Has experience lining up at defensive tackle, has experience dropping into coverage and is versatile.

Weaknesses: Has good size for a defensive end but stands up high too much and gets driven back on some of those occasions. Has some problems shedding bocks when he lets blockers lock onto his frame. Does not show powerful upper body strength (only 17 reps on bench press). Lacks elite closing speed for an end and is going to have a harder time turning the corner at the NFL level. Relies on quickness and athletic ability too much and isn’t much of a bull rusher at this point. Turns shoulders and creates running lanes too much. Doesn’t always rush outside in and lets quarterbacks break contain too much.

Overall: Merling played 271 snaps during his true freshman season in 2005. He started all 13 games of the 2006 season, finishing with 46 total tackles, including ten tackles-for-loss. Merling also recorded three sacks, 20 quarterback hurries and one forced fumble that year. In 2007, he recorded 78 total tackles, including 17 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks. Merling does not possess the speed of a dominant edge rusher and he needs to improve his upper body power. However, Merling is a gifted athlete for his size and he projects as an impact every-down starter in the NFL. While he could develop into a solid 3-4 end, we think his best fit is at the power-end position in a traditional 4-3 scheme. Regardless, Merling projects as a mid-first round pick.

by pitaq on Apr 26, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Scouting on Merling

Video scout report on Merling

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?&brand=null&videoId=3355967&n8pe6c=2

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It wont be 48

thats the Eagles pick.. we traded LoBo for their 4th round (115)

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plenty

Rachal, Tracy Porter, Justin King, maybe James Hardy…

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

Like the 2 cornerbacks i think have not been drafted yet 

Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa

Reggie Smith, CB/S, Oklahoma

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

there go Chilo

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we will be 52 and 57

My ideal would be Hardy at 52 and Nicks at 57.

by JakeLong77 on Apr 26, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Nicks too.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am back

Has the JT report been officially confirmed yet? I am hoping my praying ritual worked and it was just a very very cruel joke.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why?

why do you want to keep taylor so badly

by qbinfin on Apr 26, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I already talked about this

He is the focal point and face of this franchise. He is a year detached from being the defensive mvp. I think a lot of you are making the mistake of blaming this past season on him but he still had a decent year.

Let this season BE GINN!

by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes please explain

Why would anyone want him since he has said that he does not want to be here anymore.

by resman on Apr 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They might

take Limas Sweed

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't here for the initial reaction to Merling.

What do you guys think? You like the idea of taking a 3-4 DE at #32?

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by Matty I on Apr 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good pick

I dont have a problem with Merling, is a good pick

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am confused

Everywhere I read, they say he isn’t built for a 3-4 system. I like his videos so far though, seems to be a real beast.

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by JPenedo on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will he be a DE for sure?

He’s a bit undersized, listed between 275-280. Usually DEs in a 3-4 are 285-300. Either way I like it. Great value.

by JMFlyer1454 on Apr 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it

he comes in at 280 if he puts on 10-15 lbs he’ll be a great 3-4 end. I think he was the best value at that pick.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LoBo trade confirmed on ESPN.

That kind of pisses me off, actually. I really thought that he could add a different angle to our offense as a Reggie Bush/H-back style player.

Of course, this also may mean that Ricky Williams is impressing the Tuna enough that we don’t need LoBo…..

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

48 is Washington

wasn’t the trade supposed to Tampa for pick 52 among others?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

Looks like the Wr’s are going fast this round.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweed would be great

IMO he’s the best WR in the draft

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would take either Sweed or Nicks if they are still there at 52nd or 57th.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need some proof

did jt trade go down if 2,3,@6 rounder. i’d say thank you jt put another dolphin in the hall. but yhr tuna needs to do the best for the team.

by dolphanjoe27 on Apr 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dam beat me to it lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brohm to Minn here?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

52 if the JT trade is absolute

57 if not

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um...

hes still available lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and a great fit

He’s a big CB, perfect for our 3-4

by JMFlyer1454 on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

godfrey

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=11663

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wideout

is the best move but not if there is a good value pick at corner.

by dolphanjoe27 on Apr 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like Tom Petty said....

And he’s free, free fallin
Yeah he’s free, free fallin
Free fallin, now Henne’s free fallin, now he’s
Free fallin, now Brohm’s free fallin, now he’s
Free fallin.

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

adam schefter

hinted to the JT trade at 52, I think it is real

by qbinfin on Apr 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt Forte?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Henne will be gone at the end of this round.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and it seemed like destiny last year a number 9… and the miami dolphins select…. ted ginn jr. wide reciever from ohio state.

by and1ms238 on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can you imagine.....

Groves at 52 and Godfrey/King at 57

by JakeLong77 on Apr 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohh yeah don’t forget that the fins apparently like Pat Sims from Auburn.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

starting to lag down again

gettin close to that 500 magic number again

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

appreciate it

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats what im saying

I love the passing on the qb thus far too

by JakeLong77 on Apr 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Groves at 52 would be HUGE

and then a Corner at 57 like King.. good call guys

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Groves stands up and replaces JT

Merling puts his hand down and plays the 3-4 end

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The nerves are kicking in again

everybody is still dropping lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha I was hoping

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henne looks a bit disappointed on ESPN right now

not Quinn disappoointed, but disappointed nonetheless

by pitaq on Apr 26, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brohm

A solid back up if Beck doesn’t pan.

If we don’t get a QB today this is the ultimate vote of confidence in Beck. Which is absolutely bizarre the way he played last year.

by DolfinPhan on Apr 26, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Henne or Brohm falls to rd 3

do you think we should then take one?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree.

he just needss more time behind the line. and with jake in town… he’ll get a little more time. move vernon over… and we’re on our way.

by and1ms238 on Apr 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerome Simpson?

Why no Sweed or Kelly??

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wont run to conclusions on Beck just yet, lets wait out to see who we pick today and tomorrow, let the kid develop with some good young guys around him, solid O line, he can be sucessfull.

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We already have a solid backup for Beck in Josh McCown.

I will be very surprised if we take Brohm or Henne. Maybe a guy like Josh Johnson, Dennis Dixon, or Colt Brennan in the 5th or 6th, but no earlier then that for QB.

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by ratenxs on Apr 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

except with Brohm/Henne dropping, what about JDB or K O’Connell maybe in the 4th

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 26, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

heck no!!!

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by Finnatic on Apr 26, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Overflow Thread #2 is up.

So head over there to carry on the convo.

This thread will be closed momentarily.

Thanks, everyone!

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