The Splash Zone 4/6/17: The Case For Taking A Defensive End In Round One

Though the Dolphins have a star defensive end in Cameron Wake and a quality starter in Andre Branch, according to Armando Salguero, he believes the team should draft a defensive end in the first round. Wake is getting up there in age and after having a solid season last year, Branch needs to prove he can do that on a consistent basis. I see where Armando is going with this and I like his thinking. The Dolphins are going to eventually have to replace Wake and the team has to find a player of equal or better skill. This is going to be tough to do as Wake has been one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the league since he joined the NFL.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Miami Dolphins’ case for a defensive end in the NFL draft’s first round | Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins will have a choice of picking from numerous position players in the first round of the coming NFL draft. This explains why defensive end should be atop their list.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Fales joins Dolphins, will try to catch on as third quarterback | Miami Herald
David Fales and Adam Gase, together again. Gase coached Fales in Chicago in 2015, and has brought him to Miami.

Dolphins Offensive Line

Miami Dolphins have interesting decision looming with Ja'Wuan James
The Dolphins have until May 2 to pick up the fifth-year option for 2018 on Ja'Wuan James, who has been solid but unspectacular, or risk losing him.

Bushrod And Gase Are Reunited Again
Bushrod started all 16 games at right guard for the Dolphins in 2016, plus the playoff game at Pittsburgh, and Gase sees no reason the longtime left tackle can’t build off that season with a full year of experience at right guard.

Dolphins Secondary

Dolphins summon UCF's Shaquem Griffin to Davie for pre-draft visit | Miami Herald
You might have heard of Shaquem Griffin, the star UCF linebacker who was his conference’s player of the year despite playing with one hand. His twin brother Shaquill plays too, and is on the Dolphins’ radar.

2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins linked to two cornerbacks | The Daily Dolphin
If the Miami Dolphins are serious about adding depth and talent at the cornerback position, there are two players NFL draft forecasters have regularly identified as potential fits.

Dolphins Offseason

Miami Dolphins 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0 " CBS Miami
The Dolphins’ draft board changed a bit with the re-signing of right guard Jermon Bushrod as well as the signing of offensive lineman Ted Larsen, who also has experience playing guard. Those moves essentially shore up the offensive line –...

2017 Dolphins Draft Primer
The Dolphins will go into the 2017 draft with seven picks, thanks to three compensatory picks they were awarded by the league a few weeks ago.

Miami Dolphins’ 2017 season ticket sales tracking ahead of last year | The Daily Dolphin
The Dolphins' surprise playoff berth last year is already paying off in ticket sales. With the 2017 opener still five months away, president Tom Garfinkel is seeing increased interest. "I think everything is positive," he said last week.

2017 NFL Draft: Ordering Miami Dolphins’ needs after free agency | The Daily Dolphin
It's been an interesting offseason for the Dolphins as they angle to fill out a starting lineup before the NFL Draft. They kept all of their own prominent free agents and picked up one linebacker in Lawrence Timmons.

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