Mel Kiper 2012 NFL Mock Draft 2.0
by Kevin Nogle on Feb 15, 2012 2:04 PM EST
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PrintESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. updated his 2012 NFL Mock Draft today, with the only change in the top ten picks being at number eight with the Carolina Panthers. In the first mock from Kiper, he had the Panthers taking Dre Kirkpatrick, the cornerback from Alabama. Now, Kiper projects the Panthers to take Michael Brockers, the defensive tackle from LSU.
As for the Miami Dolphins, with the ninth pick, Kiper still anticipates Riley Reiff, the tackle from Iowa State. About the choice, Kiper writes:
"The Dolphins made big improvments to the offensive line last year with their first-round pick, and Reiff would offer them an immediate starter and make the offensive line a big strength. Reiff's tape was exceptional this past season, and he has a lot of experience and a proven ability against top competition. The Dolphins were very close to being a good team in 2011, and I do think they can target a player on offense, although help at outside linebacker also makes sense. The Dolphins could be another team looking for options at quarterback, but even if they go into the season with Matt Moore back as starter, Reiff adds further stability to an offense that could continue to improve."
Check out the full mock draft to see all 32 first round picks.
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i love it!
sign the man!
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
I third that.
Just so long as they somehow address QB and get another pass-rusher and upgrade safety.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Ireland's tendencies for picking O/D-lineman the past few seasons.
Safe pick, why not!?
But, I want Coples.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Feb 15, 2012 3:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If we get Reiff we would have insurance for Long so if he has a little tid bit injury again he can sit out and heal
Also i believe it is easier to find a good pass rusher in the ladder rounds than a good RT. QB will probably fixed in free agency and safety will go in the draft. So i do like the Reiff pick but we should actually trade down and get that guy from Stanford. In the future we wont be able to afford two elite tackles along with marshall, bush, wake, davis, etc
by west coast phinfan on Feb 15, 2012 3:27 PM EST reply actions
My understanding is that the top four OT's are strong. The depth at pass rusher goes 3-4 rounds deep but as far as safty
this is according to some only one quality guy and he might last until the fourth. QB for sure and maybe safety are areas to address in FA.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
I could see it going either way...
Reiff would be a monster of a RT, but we could still land a quality RT in the 2nd or 3rd round even. Sanders may be there in the 2nd and we’d have a decent option with Potter in the 3rd.
For DEs we can hope that Nick Perry falls in the second. As far as Safety goes, maybe we’ll bring in Reggie Nelson? Its so hard to tell until we make some FA moves…
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So true. We all know this is a fruitless waste of time until FA begins but its an nice waste of time.
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by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever keeps the wife at bay!
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We do not need 4 1st round draft picks on the O-Line, Jerry can be a good RT. we should use that top 10 pick on someone who can be a gamechanger because hopefully we wont have too many more top 10 picks for a while...
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Carey is not someone we can count on.
Consider it three 1st round picks, especially since Carey is a FA.
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ok, i'll give you Carey (although he was drafted in 04, so if we went another way, that player could conceivably still be with us), but even still, 3 top 15 picks is overkill
and inhibits our ability to improve other positions
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^ This and I agree 100%.
Although, Reily is the safe pick in Ireland’s mind, or any GM for that matter. Who holds a top 10 pick.
Lets look at our options here:
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So it boils down to pass rusher, or safety.
And, I rather pick a pass rusher. For the simple fact, how the Giants front 7 disrupted their way to the Super bowl.
On top a good offense.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Feb 15, 2012 4:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Im conflicted with our options here.
I’ve always been told…and have thought…you get your skill players in the 1st and 2nd rounds of the draft. I would rather have a QB, CB, S, WR taken in the first few rounds. Then I see our options…and…I’m all for drafting an OL. However, I’m sure there are good OL players in later rounds. So, for me, I don’t know whether I would be happy taking an OL guy.
Draft a top tier TE!
Draft Wishlist: QB, TE, RT, FS, DE (No particular order)
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it depends on a number of things no one can possibly know until the draft gets here and I understand everyone has a Guy they wanna see in Miami next year but with coples Ingram or reiff all three improve our team and both positions are needs for our team as well I’m down for any of them
"You can do more, you can always do more." - Dan Marino
by Miamiboi84 on Feb 15, 2012 4:16 PM EST via Android app reply actions
OT
It’s not my top choice but a definite need. If I’m Ireland, I’d trade down to get another 2nd rounder. WR Kendall Wright could be the gem of the draft and can probably be obtained in the late 1st. I’m becoming convinced that WR might be more of a need than we think. The weakness of the WR’s last year was creating separation. Kendall Wright is the guy that can do that. If trading down isn’t an option, go for Melvin Ingram.
AS an Iowa Hawkeye fan
I take offense to Reiff being called from Iowa State.
I have, however, been watching him all season and can say that I would love if we got him since he is legit.
Ehhh...
Not my first choice or even second I would much rather preferr to either get Melvin Ingram or even Quinto Coples. We also need another big play Reciever because Hartline is not a very high caliber Reciever… AT ALL!!!
The problem with trying to predict Miami's draft goals is that they're hugely dependent on free agency this year.
Miami has to choose a QB:
1. Matt Flynn – Miami’s draft goals in the first two rounds will be a RT and DE/OLB (Reiff or Melvin Ingram in the first). Miami will have the Flynn, a veteran with starting experience (Matt Moore), and a developmental prospect (Pat Devlin.)
2. Peyton Manning – Miami’s first pick will be Reiff since they can’t count on an unproven, recently injured 7th round pick (Lydon Murtha) or a disappointing 3rd round pick (John Jerry) to keep Manning healthy. The Dolphins will draft to help Manning win now (OL and defense), with Matt Moore backing him up, then NEXT year, draft a QB prospect in the first round to act as a successor. It won’t make sense to draft a first round QB immediately since he’s leaving the Colts because they’re using their top pick on a QB instead of drafting him help to win now.
3. Neither Flynn or Manning – Dolphins MUST draft a QB in the first round (RG3 or trading down for a late first round QB and multiple players in the second round).
It’s possible Miami gets RG3 without trading up. What a lot of people forget is that if Miami doesn’t take Manning or Flynn, then someone else will. If the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns take Manning and Flynn, then it’s entirely possible that after the Colts take Luck, RG3 will still be around at pick #8, because none of the other top 7 teams are looking for a QB!
In other words, Miami’s draft day priorities will be determined by now only Miami’s free agent decisions, but the other QB-needy teams’ decisions.
I think if we can't/don't get Flynn or Manning it doesn't mean we have to draft a QB if we get a
RT FS and another pass rusher and reggie bush has another 1000 yds season we could still get a wild card with Moore. Also we could trade up next year for Barkley or another good prospect or get a later round QB this year.
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If we get the Wild Card this year...
We’re not getting Barkley next year. He’s the early favorite for the #1 overall pick.
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