If you are anything like me, you like things spelled out for you plain and simple. I am the farthest thing from a numbers guy - I like to judge a guy by what I see. Well, that's difficult when you have no idea who to look at. That is why I decided to put together a "Joe Sixpack" ( I really hate that expression) Offseason guide. I searched google and gave you the top results in a nutshell. Inside you will find links to numerous mock drafts, some realistic, some down right crazy. I also included a free agent list for the spots I think we will be looking at.

  After signing lower tier guys last year, and passing on the Calvin Pace's of the world, I am almost certain we will go young and versatile. I believe that is the smartest thing we can do, and the right move for the longterm good of the franchise. I will say for the first time since Jimmy Johnson was coach, I feel totally comfortable with any/all decisions this regime makes. We have 10 total picks in the 2009 NFL Draft (April 25/26). In case you have been living under a rock for the past 8 months, we have 2 2nd round picks because of the JT trade. That is refreshing to all of us. Recently we traded 2nd round picks for the likes of AJ Feeley and Daunte Culpepper (ughh!!!).

  Before we get started, take a look at this:

Miami to Dallas. Miami traded its sixth-round selection in 2009 and sixth-round selection in 2008 (No. 167: used to select linebacker Erik Walden) to Dallas for defensive tackle Jason Ferguson and Dallas' sixth-round selection (No. 195: used to select offensive guard Donald Thomas).                                                                                                                                                     

Yes, the Eric Walden special teams stud we picked up midseason. So lets review...not only did we get Fasano/Ayodele for a 4th round pick....but we traded last years 6th rd pick, and this years 6th round pick...to move down in the 6th round in 2008 and a little fellow named Jason Ferguson was thrown in. We then took Donald Thomas (noyce!)....started Ferguson all year.....and then our slickass front office got the player the Cowboys picked anyway. Walden is nothing super, but he is a special teams missile you notice on everyplay. It is offical....the Cowboys sucked this year because of us. We stole their soul....and most of their players...cheap. Sexy Time!!!

WalterFootball.com  - D.J. Moore, CB Vanderbilt

Draft Countdown - Brian Cushing, LB USC

NFL Draft Dog.com - Greg Hardy, DE/OLB Mississippi

Fantasy Players.com - Brandon Spikes, LB Florida

Draft King - William Moore, FS, Missouri\

Draft Prospects - Terrence Cody, DT Alabama

NFL DRAFT SITE - Brian Cushing, LB USC

The Football Expert - Brian Cushing, LB USC

The Draft Connection - Jerry Peria, DT Ole Miss

Weller & Bryan's - Jerry Peria, DT Ole Miss

About.com - Brian Cushing, LB USC

Fox Sports - B.J. Raji, DT Boston College

Doc Sports - Hakeem Nicks, WR UNC..(hmmmm)

Phinatic Magazine - Everette Brown, DE THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (im moist when reading this)

Toolbox.com (?) - B.J. Raji, DT Boston College

Associated Content - George Sevie, DE/OLB South Florida

Draft Aces - Terrence Cody, NT Alabama

Fantasy Football Xtreme - George Sevie, DE/OLB South Florida

CBS Sports - James Laurinaitis/ILB/Ohio St.

Draft Empire - Taylor Mays, S USC (tasty)

Sports City - William Moore, S Missouri

New Sports Draft - Vontae Davis, CB ILL

USA TODAY (Just for fun) - Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech...#1 pick...shows you how much respect the media gave us in the preseason. 1st pick????

Draft Headquarters - James Laurinaitis/ILB/Ohio St (seems right for some reason)

  Thats enough "Mockery" for now. Now I will post you a list of potential free agents, at postitons the Dolphins might be looking for help at this summer.

WR/TE Free Agent List

Offensive Linemen Free Agent List

Defensive Linemen Free Agent List

Cornerback Free Agent List

LB Free Agent List (Ray Lewis?!)

Quarterbacks (If Beck is cut we will need someone)

  Some tasty stuff going on in these lists. Knowing what we know, I would say this regime, just like last summer, lands some lesser guys that can play special teams as well. Especially in the Linebacker and Cornerback department. Of all the lists, wideout seems the most shallow. A guy like Hank Baskett might not be a bad choice, he is big and probally wont comand anymore than Wilford did last season. Julius Peppers seems like a similar gamble the Jets took on Jenkins last year. Both dominated and carried the Panthers for a few years, and both seem to be on the up after a few down years. Jordan Gross pops out at me when it comes to Offensive Linemen, but we have allot of money invested already in our line, so I see us drafting instead of signing anyone expensive. I included the Quarterbacks list because I really believe Beck is on his way out of town. At this point it would be smart for both parties to part ways, He will never start here, and is the oldest 3rd year player you will find these days. As much as I am down on Beck, I do believe its a luxury to have him as our 3rd QB. With guys like Mark Brunell still in this league, guys like Beck are at least a good backup, backup plan. If anyone is willing to give anything above a 6th round pick, I see us trading him. By the way, Donald Thomas was our 6th round pick last year, so dont scoff at that kinda return for someone who will never play. I say land a 3rd QB in the 7th rd (Travis Daniels pick) I do believe this is a great place to take a 3rd QB. Low risk there, and like we have spoken about, I would love it to be a converted QB like Pat White, although he will be gone by then.

  I was shocked to see all 3 of the Ravens star LB crew (Lewis, Suggs, Scott) are free agents. Any of them would be a upgrade over Channing. I , like most of you, would like to keep Channing on the team even if someone is signed. I dont see us signing any of them, but I would be all for any of them. Cornerbacks wise, a cheaper option might be Chris Gamble. He is a nice player, and very underated to me. He is athletic as hell, and fairly young, I think medium money brings him down here, and I believe he would be very succesfull down here if we have the right safeties.

  So thats the information, now you can get your wheels turning upstairs. As I stated, allot of this info is dated and probally just "fantalk". My goal was to just start throwing knowledge at the wall, and see what sticks. I personally have met Everette Brown and his entire family. Last year I managed the restaurant that held the "Seminole Booster" meetings. He is a down south humble boy, reminds me of CP10 in that sense. His character is exactly what you are looking for in a player. He spoke at a function once, and gave a 30 minute speech on "Why he loves the game". He recieved a standing ovation at the end, and it really was something I didnt expect to hear. Of course I am a homer, but his stats speak for themselves. Some of these mock drafts have him in the top 3, so at #26 I think he would be a steal. If you are looking for a Phins player he reminds me of, It would be a mix of Marco Coleman and Jason Taylor. He is very much like another FSU player the Steelers drafted last year, Lawrence Timmons.

  Thanks for reading, and thank you in advance for your feedback. If you have a link to more info I missed I will add it below. We idiots must unite in our offseason search for knowledge. Nicky, Gator, Matty, Lefty...etc...You guys need not apply. You are too smart for this post....and us average men are jealous of you. LOL JK...really we could use your input....actually...WE NEED IT...HELP!

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