Miami Dolphins Draft Grades: A way too early analysis of first three rounds

And they all loved Odrick over there. I feel extremely comfortable with him as our #1 pick.

I like Jerry’s chances for starting sooner rather than later. Sparano is one of the best in the business when it comes to the offensive line, and he has no qualms about starting young players (Thomas in 2008, pre-injury) if they’ve earned it.

I really like him.

not what I expected (FS, TE) but it seems they have a VERY solid plan for this team and everything seems to be falling into place.

Now that the draft is over I think it’s safe to assume JT would have been a jest regardless of how long he waited.

Defense and guys who play in the trenches. Typical Parcells school style. We already were damn good up front… and we’re getting better. Not to mention we added one of the top skill players in the league in Marshall.

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And the direction are team is headed.
Good hard nose workers. Hopefully we can fill
the FS with Atowge.
I was disappointed at first that we didn’t get a TE but Defense was definitely our priority. And the more I think about Marshall opening up our offense,…..maybe Fasano will be better.

is it a coincidence or is this Regime seems to be doing the opposite of as Matty said it: ‘“the know-it-alls” claim the Fins would do for FA & thr Draft. I think lots of people were surprised that we landed “The Beast” especially with giving up a 2nd rounder. Then the draft, I personally thought we would draft Thomas the Longhorn or at least Williams the Vol. Nonetheless I’m feelin’ good like Nina Simone, about this year, can’t wait till we play the Pirates(Oakland), I should be there.

this whole grading the draft immediately after it happens is insane, you gotta wait at least a couple years before you can judge how that draft went…and i think this draft will pan out as pretty solid draft, with a couple potentially long time starters for us…this whole draft was filled with solid players, quality players taken in all 7 rounds, i think this was one of the better drafts for the league overall in a loooong time

but he just looks like a strong

On Odrick, considering that KC took the best similar player last year in Tyson Jackson with the THIRD overall pick, this is a good deal, especially getting the second with it.

On Misi, its very hard to judge converted/hybrid DEs to play as OLBs. Not many rated Misi this high, but playing in Utah may not have helped. So lets see, lets hope Misi becomes a success.

For this season. I like our picks and what we’ve done in fa. I also can’t wait to see nolan’s defense. I think bringing him in as our dc helps a lot on it’s own. Now all we need to do is sign darren sharper and i honestly believe we could be serious contenders. I mean look at what he did for the saints! their defense was terrible and then he came in and snagged 9 picks! obviously this would only be a temporary solution but at this point i think it’s our best option.

First, you have to add in the FA signings of Dansby and Marshall – that alone makes this a fantastic draft/offseason. For those two players i am really thankful ! But, really this was an “Average” draft by the FO during an EXTRA deep draft. The Colts and Ravens to name just a few, really out shined the miami FO. I think Odrick, Jerry, And Edds will be starters. OLB Edds excites me the most of our whole draft. – He can cover (5 INT’s) and is pretty quick with a high football IQ, his pass rush skills will improve too. Odrick was a good value pick – but not at a position of need. Moving our best DE to NT is wasting his talent. Starks has played NT before on passing downs, and in a backup role. He was never real successful, because he is a little too small at 305. Starks is a GREAT PLAYER – and better served at DE. I just hope this signals the end of the 3-4 as our base DEF. In a 4-3 Starks would be great at DT, Odrick could play either DE/DT and MERLING could be on the field starting as well. KINDLE and HUGHES are gonna be big hits in the NFL – and we could have had either one. Cody will develop into a dominating NT – could have taken him as well. I have to agree with Kiper – draft grade of “C”…..and Matty – your support of John Beck shows a real loyality to this team – but not much in the way of “football smarts” BECK was a waste right from the start…. anyone who didint see that- dosent know much about football – the same with GINN, and Pat White….

Also – not sold on Koa Misi at OLB, he is not a great rush OLB, but was drafted for his size… I think Edds outplays him right from the start.
At Safety – the FO showed how LITTLE THEY VALUE THE POSITION …. If not – why not pick a safety higher ? Actions speak louder than words. Even a person like myself, having said many times that S. is a lower value position, would have addressed the position much earlier….. I just hope we sign O.J. Atogwe now…
Where are all the BERRY & THOMAS lovers ? And why didnt the FO spend a decent pick addressing this problem ?

According to Adam Schefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to release DT John Henderson today. I have watched John Henderson for many years, since he was at the University of Tennessee, so believe me when I say he definately earned the nickname “Big John”. This guy is huge, and he plays big. So, with the obvious need at DT, do you think the Dolphins should consider signed him? Maybe we bring him in, and he battles for one of the DT positions, and we can release Paul Solai..

What are everyone’s thoughts?

… and never looks back…

heh heh heh

I am not saying if it will work or not and thats the one thing I am uneasy about – that fear of the unknown of how Starks will perform inside at DT.

I like the idea of a Hybrid 3-4 where we have guys that can pass rush and play the run instead of having the traditional NT that can get exploited if the offense decides to spread and go no huddle.

My initial fear is that the fins won’t be as stout against the run. But they will have to be better versus the pass beacuse guys like Dody are run stuffers period.

what are your thoughts on this please?

Is the best grade I’ve heard so far. Great post by the way.