The Pulse of Dolphins Nation: Draft Pick Edition
We've spent a ton of time dissecting the NFL Draft. And we still have over 2 weeks until that day finally gets here. We've talked about the players we like the most; about the players we dislike the most; and why we should or should not draft "Player X" with the 25th pick. And we're going to continue to do so until draft weekend. After all, there's not much else to discuss/debate this time of the year anyways.
But now I wanted to open the floor to you all. I want to know which potential first round draft pick you most want the Dolphins to draft - assuming he was still on the board.
Of course, to do this, I had to make some assumptions:
Assumption 1 - The Dolphins will draft a linebacker (inside or outside), conerback, or wide receiver with their 25th overall pick.
Assumption 2 - The Dolphins will not trade up in the draft to attampt to draft one of the draft's top 10 to 15 prospects - guys who likely won't be around with the 25th pick.
Assumption 3 - Certain players are likely to be long gone by the time our pick rolls around. So if you don't see the player you like on this list, that's because I'm confident that that particular player will not remain on the board at pick 25.
So cast your vote below and then feel free to tell us why in the comments below...
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BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT BRITT
do you really want me to tell you guys why?
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't make me pullout your old nickname and post the pic
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by Rzayo24 on Apr 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In THIS group I'll pick Britt as well..
He’s not at the top of my list but if he’s there at 25 why not take him. We won’t find another guy like him later on. We DO NOT have to take a corner at 25 just because we need one. I’d like Sherrod Martin at 44 and another one in round 5.
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by AussieKen on Apr 9, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELLLS YEA AUSSIE!! thats what im talkin bout
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was bound to happen
That we’d actually agree on something. :)
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by AussieKen on Apr 9, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL wow this must be the Britt bandwagon beause I voted for him as well
I do think Corner is our biggest concern but I just have this feeling that Britt is gonna be the best out of all the wideouts in this draft and I just dont think we can get a guy like him in the later rounds we can still get a good physical corners like Byrd and Francies and with the demand for linemen on both sides and pass rushing linebackers who to say that some of these corners will not slip into the second round
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by Foy on Apr 9, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree with your comments but
I’ll Hakeem Nicks over Britt!
Better Hands…Better Route running!
Does not use his body to trap the ball!
by MassFinFan65 on Apr 9, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still nobody cares lol
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Darius Butler but wouln't mind Vontae Davis.
by StinkyMojo on Apr 9, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Voted for Davis
but wouldn’t mind Butler
;)
by Dave.Phuller on Apr 9, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darius Butler
Come on guys, do you really think we need a receiver over secondary help. We have decent receivers, NOT so decent Corners.
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by Rytackle on Apr 9, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you.
CB is the bigger need, and i picked Butler only because he is the closest to a sure thing. Davis has reported work ethic issues (lack of effort, taking plays off, etc.) and we KNOW his brother has had similar issues in SF. While I think Davis could be the better CB, he could also get paid and quit.
I almost picked Sean Smith, and I believe he will end up being a very good player, but it might be at Safety and it is important that we hit on a CB this year.
Butler is the safest bet to work out as a starter for us at CB.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides, Britt might be there in Rd 2.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol lcff you make me believe
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only choice
Butler Brace Barwin & Barden: 4Bs or not 4Bs, that is da Q
by Corroncho on Apr 13, 2009 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Percy Harvin-
because I’m a complete homer and he is a game breaker and can help us score more TDs.
If we were to go anywhere else- I’d go with Darius Butler or DJ Moore who was criminally left off of this list.
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by GatorPhan on Apr 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SHOTGUN!!!
I want in this bandwagon damnit.
Biggest need? No…but it depends how much you NEED a Reggie Bush that runs routes like Anquan Boldin…up to you.
A corner will be there at 44…and 56. Imagine having one of these corners we hear about…Percy…and another 2nd rd pick corner the tirfecta likes…
then you go ape shit on the rest of the draft and get ur big ugg’s
HARVIN…HARVIN…HARVIN. Britt isnt a 1st rd pick…unless the GMen take him
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by Rzayo24 on Apr 9, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want u all to sit on this stat
14 straight games…..at least 1 TD…and he’s a WR…that played in the SEC.
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by Rzayo24 on Apr 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D.J. Moore isn't a 1st round prospect anymore
His slow times killed that.
by Matty I on Apr 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you ever read the London Calling- Draft Winds series?
If not, you should- the author Simon does his HW- watches a ton of film, and gives really solid observations. He rates DJ Moore and Sean Smith as his 1a and 1b top rated corners.
This is what he said after his film review of DJ Moore
Miami Nice: DJ Moore – Vanderbilt – Junior.
I talked extensively about him last week and while the fact that a) he’s a cornerback and b) he’s a junior, fly in the face of what the front office normally do, I think he has star potential written all over him. His footwork, the way he sits in the hip pocket of the wideout and the ability to break on the ball are superior and he comes off coverage and delivers a blow in run support. He also offers remarkable versatility and should he be on the board at pick 25, he would be yet another to offer Jeff Ireland with interesting possibilities.
This is exactly what I took away from watching him- I don’t care how he runs, this kid can ball and would be worth a low 1st easy IMO.
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by GatorPhan on Apr 9, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two things
I occasionally read his stuff…but those are the same guys who used to post on FH (and think they know all) and who started UniversalDraft.com – a site whose mock, until recently changed, had us taking Malcolm Jenkins at 25 (which wont happen cus this regime sees him as a safety) and the other guy on that site had the Dolphins taking Michael Johnson at 25….which would never happen, either, because he’s a workout warrior and we know this regime wants production.
So I don’t take his word as gospel. I trust Mike Mayock far more and he, like me, agrees that Moore is a mid to late 2nd rounder.
And if Davis/Butler/Smith/Smith are on the board and they pass on them at 25 for Moore, I’d flip the f*ck out – which is why I left him off of our little poll.
by Matty I on Apr 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its only one guy for that article- Simon Clancy.
He does some interviews of UniversalDraft but as far as I can tell its other guys doing the mocks.
I don’t take his word as gospel either- but I watched most of Moore’s games last year and he can play- that’s all I’m saying and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets picked above a few other guys who are ‘rated higher’.
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by GatorPhan on Apr 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my mistake
that’s “Boomer” – the most pretentious of all the former FH members. The guy thinks he is the greatest football mind ever.
Ugh – I suppose I shouldn’t let my dislike for those guys blind me from good analysis…and i’m trying for it not to. But taking away his points, I just don’t see it from Moore.
I think that, in the right system, he’ll be a very good player. But I can’t see him as a first round guy – unless there’s a run on corners and Jenkins, Davis, Butler, and Smith are all gone.
by Matty I on Apr 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides, when i picked Butler
i was thinking about a CB that could cover some of the bigger WRs that we have had problems with in the past. While Butler is listed as 5’10", only an inch taller than Moore, he also had a 43in vertical.
I think Moore would have a problem with the bigger WRs.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayock is the best.
I’d go with his word over any of the “so-called” experts. And if you watch him when he is on the NFL Network with the guys that have actually been GM’s, they agree with him more than not. I don’t think you can get a better endorsement than that.
by dab415217 on Apr 10, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mayock > kiper
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well said
mayock > all other draft guys
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why dont i get a well said?
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no woohoo this time. i expected more out of you.
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by finsxfactor on Apr 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Butler
because I think he’ll be a damn good CB for us, between his speed, jumping ability, and his instincts in coverage.
Also, I still feel like WR’s are gonna drop slightly, with only 2 going in Round 1 (Crab to Seattle/Oakland, Maclin to Oakland/Jacksonville). We should be able to get Nicks/Harvin/Britt at 44, unless there’s a run early in the second, in which case we can hold out until 56 for Robiskie. It’s just tough to see us go with a WR who we may get at 44 anyway, and miss out on a CB who won’t make it outta the first, whether it be Davis, Butler, or Sean Smith.
by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 9, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally agree.
we can pick up one of those WRs in the 2nd round.
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by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 9, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
other
want them to trade up for a certain USC ILB….
but with them drafting so late, i’ve really avoided getting attached to draft prospects this year since it’s very likely that anyone i develop a love for won’t be drafted by the fins… and who wants to end up with a man crush (say britt – who ends up on someone like the jets?)
so i’m keeping my distance.
by W NY Fins Fan on Apr 9, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GO ClINT SINTIM!!!!!
We need another LB!!!
25th pick - CB Vontae Davis
44th pick - LB Clint Sintim
56th pick - DT Ron Brace
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by Heater OsE on Apr 9, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Britt or Harvin
couldn’t go wrong with either… I have seen mock drafts where one goes before the fins pick and the other after in the first round…then reversed…Yahoo compares Britt to Larry Fitzgerald…and Harvin gets the Reggie Bush mold…either would be game breaking WR we lack…get solid secondary help with the second round picks…I will be happy regardless…have complete faith in the Tuna/Ireland/Sparano trinity…
by fincity on Apr 10, 2009 2:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler
Butler was my pick and i just did that cause i thank he will be the best CB that will still be there by 25 the only problem is i thank parcells and CO. will pick the BPA and thats a good problem to have and they will not reach for a player just cause of a need we all saw that last year when we took Jake #1 and merling #32 even know we needed a QB and Henne and Brohm were there and we still got the player that we wanted and needed in all 3 picks so i would like Butler alot there but if there is a great LB thats there i dont know if Parcells will pass that up according to his past drafts and i thank they thank that they can get a good starting CB&WR in the second round one more factor plays in they picked up Wake and really made a hard push to get him since so many other teams wanted him and if they have that much faith in him so were all stuck at square one where none of us has a real Clue to who were going to get but to me i thank WR can wait for a later round and we have alot of bigger needs on D this year to get where we want to be we have some real High Scoring Offense coming to play us this year and we need a D to stop them our Offense was decent last year and it can only get better Wit CP and our “Bently” O-line who ever came up wit that nice and our RB taking alot of pressure off of CP and our D so to me our first pick should be D and at least 3 out of the next 4 should be on D also “JMO”
by MF_34 on Apr 10, 2009 4:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is one, freakin long, sentence.
i think i sort of agree with you, but I’m not sure.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fins, you got any of those dots around that you can loan him?
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLOLOLOL
- super dot?
or
. normal dot?
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the 25th pick in the NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select…..
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAOOOOOO LOLOLOLOL
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like this is a job for....
●●●●Super Dots! Many of them!
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
- Super Dot Barrage
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know, in some parts of the world they refer to them as
periods on steroids.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLOL
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by finsxfactor on Apr 10, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Butler
This a is a deep WR Class and Stintim can be taken with a second rounder.
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by Patssuck456 on Apr 10, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler
In this draft there are less quality corners than wide receivers. I would love to see us get Butler or Alphonso Smith in the first round. Obviously, if Davis is there you grab him. Yesterday, Mel Kiper’s lastest Mock Draft has us drafting Malcolm Jenkins at 25 based upon his lack of speed. If that were to happen what a gift we would receive. This guy is a fantastic player and would be a tremendous addition. A lot of you like Sean Smith, but if you look at a lot of people’s evaluation you will find that he is not in the top 5 class of corner backs. For instance, Mike Mayock’s top 5 are
1. Vontae Davis
2. Malcolm Jenkins
3. Darrius Butler
4. Alphonso Smith
5. Jairus Byrd
According to the April edition of Pro Football Weekly, Sean Smith is on the slide because he is inexperienced and has a raw technique. Remember he is a converted receiver. Also do not be deceived by the performance in the Sugar Bowl. Remember Larry Brown of the Cowboys had that great Super Bowl and the Raiders signed him for the following season and he was a bust.
by sundevil11 on Apr 10, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing with Sean Smith is that he has all the things you can't teach
He’s big, physical, and has good speed. He’s got fluid hips as well. And he has long arms and very good hands. The technique stuff you can teach.
So what if he’s only good enough to be a nickelback as a rookie. I think he has as much upside as any player in the draft.
(Oh – and Jairus Byrd is going to be a safety….he runs like a 4.7 40…I’m fine with 4.55 40s cus speed isnt every…but it is something and 4.7 is waaaaaaaaay too slow)
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i think smith is too small
without the other measureables to compensate.
imo
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way I view Alphonso Smith is simple
He’s going to be a GREAT slot defender….GREAT!
But I think he’ll make just an average edge corner because of his height – which is a shame.
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
butler's only like an inch taller
but his vertical is insane!
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler's got like an inch and a half on him
But the vertical – like you point out – is part of what makes up for it. Butler’s also faster and has better footwork – which is why his stock has sky-rocketed these past few weeks.
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you at all worried about the knocks on Davis for his effort and work ethic?
he looks like money in the bank, athletically. But after seeing guys like Ghoston and Vernon Davis sign big and slack off, I don’t think I’d take a chance on him.
ja’know?
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 10, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not too worried about it
I think that the kind of atmosphere and culture in Miami now would take care of this. He has teammates who will keep him in line and a coach who the players like to play for. And let’s not forget Bill’s presence around the facility. He’s notorious for knowing how to keep young players hungry and motivated.
So all in all, I’d be thrilled with Vontae falling to 25 and ending up in Miami.
by Matty I on Apr 10, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and on that note, I'll trust your judgement.
;-)
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Apr 11, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trust mine?
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