I read that article just a little while ago and have to say that the stats are pretty convincing. I was particularly encourage by the Ginn stats. His progression seems to be right in line for a #1 receiver.
The problem Miami has is that none of their receivers are big name guys. They are not stars. So because we don’t have the big name guy, the perception is that we need a wide receiver. I don’t think so. The stats speak for themselves.

maybe the Steelers made greater gains at point of reception, as do the Cards and so have recievers who can get there in the first place. They don’t need to make up so much yardage after the catch. If we had recievers who could get open further down field and a QB that could get it there then it might be more interesting.

However, Im talking out my ass as I don’t have stats to back this up. Nevertheless, I am not in favor of a stud WR in rd 1.

maybe the Steelers made greater gains at point of reception, as do the Cards and so have recievers who can get there in the first place. They don’t need to make up so much yardage after the catch. If we had recievers who could get open further down field and a QB that could get it there then it might be more interesting.

However, Im talking out my ass as I don’t have stats to back this up. Nevertheless, I am not in favor of a stud WR in rd 1.

All valid points that point to the fact we’re not taking a WR in rd 1. Im hoping we trade down a few spots to pick up extra pks. Im also hopin that the Giants dont make a play for Boldin and Edwards so that maybe they’ll trade with us. We Love Nicks giants fans(smokescreens) baby

I am pretty happy with our options at top 4 Wr, and am comfortable we can find a 5th later in the draft or undrafted.

I think the first day of the draft should be spent entirely on defense.

I know I really like Brandon London, as do many, but others outside the DolFans think he is just a fan favorite who is the odd ball out to get cut. We know the cap hit Wilford carries and that Ginn, Greg, and Bess are not on the chopping block this year so London is the odd man out. However you have to think of it in another way, London is still young, has a lot of up side and has a year under his belt with the offense. To me that gives him the upper edge on any WR drafted.

Many including myself like Kenny Britt as a WR in the NFL, and compares very similar to London. From watching Britt at Rutgers, I know hes a beast at the point of attack and have not seen to much on London, but to me the knowledge London has is a great advantage over Britt. Any receiver the Phins have right now will most likely be as productive as any rookie this year, and allows them to address another need. A rookie, may help in the long run, but WR is sold now until the rest of the team is built!

I’m with matty! We have decent WR and very questionable CB!!

is that we potentially lose sight of how they affect other aspects of our offense – for instance, our running game and how defenses gameplan against us.

For example, last year during the entire season, CP10 threw a grand total of 9 passes that traveled 31 yards or more. Let’s compare that to a number of other QB’s:

Matty Ryan, 23 passes
Phillip RIvers, 24 passes
Matt Cassell, 20 passes
Tony Romo, 28 passes
Peyton Manning, 28 passes
Drew Brees, 32 passes
and even Jeff Garcia, a guy with a noodle arm of his own, tossed 18 passes (twice that of CP-10) of 31+ yards.

What that tells me is that as an opposing defensive coordinator is that against the dolphins, I have a smaller area to defend and can shift my focus towards shutting down the run and defending the short-to-intermediate passing game. A good enough defense will do that, successfully against us, more times than not and I think both baltimore games illustrated this.

So do the dolphins need a receiver? I still think they do. Not to mention in the long term a QB that can consistently throw every route in the passing playbook.

Sure, its ok to say that we “need” and corner and that wr is a “luxury.” However, if we have a chance at a top tier WR at 25 and we can get a CB in the 2nd round who’s almost as good as anyone we could get at 25, we should draft the wr at 25. The draft is about making your team better for the future, not necessarily filling needs that year that they are drafted.

our offense needs a starting gaurd, depth at all offensive line positions, and a running back to get some experience behind Ricky and Ronnie while we still have them.

If Nicks is there at #44, whick I don’t believe he will be, we have to draft him. Chad Henne with Nicks, Ginn, and a playmaking tight end would be awesome in a couple of years.

i have been thinking the same thing…i really don’t think we need to draft a WR in the 1st round, or even the 1st day, and i will be angry is we select one in the 1st round…we have more pressing needs, such as LB, CB, or D-Line…we have very capable receivers in Ginn, Bess, Camarillo, Brandon Landon is capable of being something special IMO, as well as Ernest Wilford (if he ever makes the field)…we have a good mix of speedsters and size, and i really think we should elsewhere with our first pick…

I have said that not only did I like our WR group that still hasn’t reached their ceiling BUT most importantly the FO does. WR will NOT NOT NOT be a pick of any of our first 5 choices unless something crazy happens and unbelievable value falls to one of those first 5 picks at the WR position

I think he would do wonders for this team!

3rd and short, who are we throwing it to? If I’m on defense, I’m guessing Bess or Camarillo, and I’m probably right.

2nd and short, who should you look for? Many teams like to take a home run shot on 2nd and short, so if I’m on defense, the only home run threat on the field is Ginn, so that’s who I’m looking for.

Inside the 10, where’s the ball going? There’s only one guy who’s a candidate for a jump ball, so I’m gonna keep my eye on London.

Yes, we have good WR’s, and yes, the YAC and YPA look pretty good, but we have guys that are good in certain situations, and not so good in others. We don’t have a WR to force the defense into bad sets because he can house it on any play in any situation. I like our WR’s don’t get me wrong, but I don’t think we’re set at that position, and I still don’t see a guy who strikes fear in anyones heart. That’s what I want.

How does one WR in this years draft guarantee “fear” in the eyes of the opposing defenses? You see so many teams with an amazing beast receiver, but the team still lacks to win, either because the defense sucks, or that guy is double covered. No receiver in this draft (aside from crabtree and maclin) will demand double coverage right away. The Dolphins have a good group of WR’s, and dont forget how much the TE’s contributed last year. CB is the need, and I can almost guarantee a WR will not be picked at 25, even the 2nd round is a waste in m opinion.

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Our receivers are not just good, they’re great. I said as much in a recent fanpost, but the reaction to mine was much different.

but do we need to get one now? no. i say to let our wr’s develop now. ginn is still learning, has showed flashes of what he could be, and bess is gonna be awesome for years to come… enter a healthy camarillo, we got oursleves a squad. nothing like the pats or indy’s with wayne, gonzalez, and when they had harrison…. but theres definitely a “safe” set of receivers playing in aqua.
I say safe because i dont see any of these receivers posting numbers like fitzgerald or andre johnson every week. one week it may be ginn— the next bess, always changing, and that inconsistency of whos gonna be the #1 target each week may be just as effectiv as having a dominant pro bowl WR. put one good corner on the guy, he’s not as good… but put one good corner on miami, and theres still two- three options who still could put up good, effective, numbers.

and as i’ve frequently stated over the last 6 months… the recievers are pretty dang good. there were hardly any drops, let alone meaningful ones, last year. these guys made tough catches in tight spots, often on high floaters that got them rung up (and yes i do mean mssr martin who deserved a purple heart for the passes he caught from CP last year)…

but the deep passes to ginn and YAC numbers were likely high because that is how defenses (well maybe not denver but then again they didnt play defense last year) lined up against miami… they threw everything into the line to stop the R&R and risked the big play (ala cobbs/bess beating a cb and going for 60)…

now having said that the receivers pretty much stunk in the red zone…. and that is really the crux – they haven’t shown either the size/toughness to push offcreate space or the quickness to hit the open spots in the zone…. but how much of that is the recievers or the fact that the red zone is one of those areas where a weak armed QB is exposed…

Our front office is evaluating 1st day WR’s and could very well select one.
So Parcells obviously feel it’s enough of a need to check out Nicks and Harvin personally. And if the BPA (for our system) at 25, 44 or 56 is a WR get on board baby!

but if we can get a proven WO I say lets do it. I’d take Braylon or Anquon. D is where our most pressing needs are though. Need a couple good DB’s and WE NEED TO PICK UP JT!!! along with drafting either Mattews or Mauluga

because CB is a bigger need, but this draft is deep at WR and I believe we will use at least our third rounder on one.

lots of ways to adress our fueture lets get the very best forget the jets we need an elite qb & all we have to do is structure a deal right now i realy like the top 4 qbs on the board but the top 2 are elite lets go get them with extra draft picks players whatever it takes

if the best is there why gamble man, what was henne 2nd round 2nd pick he might of gone to third. u tell me this u think u know more then all these nfl gurus then why is there so much talk about qb flaco, its his arm-a lagit weppon please no more talk of a wide-out when the need is arm!!!!!!!!! every one of our recivers should have scored between 3-7 tds last year & u know that & a mater of fact this year year also.but with-out the year of experence between qb. & wr.your orphning our offence. just do our best to get the best arm out there. i was there aganst buffalo when what was it on first down cp threw a 35-40 yard bomb & he must of threw his arm a bit off couse i never saw a airel atack like that again.

woodly (wantabe) why is it we dont see henne playing first team & dont tell me time marino started right in first year & never looked back.

the next leavel is still real fresh & i’m sure coach can get that back from players. thats what playoffs do, train you for next level-no u cant teach arm strength. hey

(hay matty l) just to let u no,not trying to make any waves-but if i can this typ of a reaction out of you. we only know what someone might suspect of what we are capeable!!!!!!!! miami dolphins as a team (draft wize)