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The Miami Dolphins came away from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. Waddle with the sixth pick gives Miami a presumed starter in the slot, though he has the speed and athleticism to play outside and go up to fight for receptions. Phillips was largely rated as the best pass rusher in the Draft, though there are injury concerns that pushed him down some boards.
It was a good start to the three-day draft process, but was it the right one? I wanted to see what you as fans thought of Miami’s first round.
As the first round was winding down, I sent out this tweet:
FIrst round reactions? GIFs only.
— The Phinsider (@thephinsider) April 30, 2021
You all delivered. The reactions were all over the spectrum, with some fans in love with the two picks, while some clearly were not feeling it. I could not include every reply, so if you want to see all of them, hit up the original tweet and start scrolling. It is worth it.
— WMD (@rain_again) April 30, 2021
— Todd Wilpon (@TWGator623) April 30, 2021
Ignore the naysayers.... pic.twitter.com/pSKFRVo5em
— Thomas (@nashmax73) April 30, 2021
These reactions are the best. Glad to see my fellow Dolfans have a sense of humor after the past 20 seasons! #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/Y36LorPMOF
— Amanda Bee (@AmandaBeeTweets) April 30, 2021
— JD Weigle ⚓️ (@SheaHeyKid86) April 30, 2021
Trade up for Najee pic.twitter.com/g9DcRoC8l3
— JD Weigle ⚓️ (@SheaHeyKid86) April 30, 2021
— Randy Wallace (@rcwalla) April 30, 2021
— JaCarri Johnson (@jacarri0515) April 30, 2021
— Adam Wilhelm (@awilhelm1528) April 30, 2021
— Lancer (@LancerRockRadio) April 30, 2021
I only say that because I’m just not sure on Phillips. If healthy he’s a monster. If not it’s a bad pick. Waddle I think will do well. pic.twitter.com/SRVAEZ27Q4
— Michael Anderson (@Beastmike) April 30, 2021
— Bravenugfin (@bravenugfin) April 30, 2021
— The 600lb Guerrilla (@mrkillbill78) April 30, 2021
Grier trading picks all the time. No way Waddle was the plan all along. Don't buy that for a second. pic.twitter.com/mcNC1fGSZb
— RocFinFan (@Andrew32897841) April 30, 2021
— C.T. Smith (@CraigInThe843) April 30, 2021
— Sam (@Sam_8108) April 30, 2021
— The Taxman (@Taxman_19) April 30, 2021
— Richard (@morrow_phins) April 30, 2021
— MARIO BURILLO LOZANO (@MAYONESA06) April 30, 2021
— Tua Tickets to Paradise (@HansMichaelHolt) April 30, 2021
— Hunter B (@Hunterbul2) April 30, 2021
— David James (@1davejames1) April 30, 2021
— Joshua Ricks (@jrizzle1231) April 30, 2021
— Sharon #FinsUp 2021 (@LoveMyDolphins1) April 30, 2021
— Jackson Long (@DaPhinest72) April 30, 2021
— Aaron Hawley (@aaronwhawley) April 30, 2021
— Nick Gomez (@NickGomez60) April 30, 2021
— mycuznskeeter (@mycuznskeeter) April 30, 2021
— gth #TuaGangGang (@gth829c) April 30, 2021
— Jim (@DiehardDolfan) April 30, 2021
— Lofton (@jwlofton) April 30, 2021
— Michael English (@halcop) April 30, 2021
— Cliffy Mac (@mclifford36) April 30, 2021
— Ken Dasher (@kdash65) April 30, 2021
— Anthony (@anthonyrockk) April 30, 2021
— Fazal Imam (@fazism) April 30, 2021
— Peter Sciφlis (@psciolis) April 30, 2021
— JD (@dominican_554) April 30, 2021
— Cory Hansen (@coryhansen16) April 30, 2021
— DuStFiN (@dustinlcole) April 30, 2021
— BigPapaDrip (@JJosahn) April 30, 2021
— Wade Tripp (@WadeTripp1) April 30, 2021
— Alex (@AlexElUnico) April 30, 2021
— ʍᵢล㎥ᵢ ťᎠลᏚลụ е (@Porgie_Jorgie) April 30, 2021
— J Soto (@dolphin_4life) April 30, 2021
— Lawrence Alexander (@latrey69) April 30, 2021
— Pato Garcia (@PatogarciaRP) April 30, 2021
— Casey Moore (@caseymoore977) April 30, 2021
— USCGguy (@jerra_julio) April 30, 2021
— Qixona (@QixonaGaming) April 30, 2021
— Ashton_Brown (@Ashton_brown34) April 30, 2021
— Elliott (@ayetskis) April 30, 2021
— Josh (@J_stu32) April 30, 2021
— Dr. Steve Elardo (@DrSteveElardo) April 30, 2021
— Mike Saville (@aussiemika74) April 30, 2021
— Jorge Castillo (@JorgeDCastillo) April 30, 2021
— Richard Buck (@RichardBuck11) April 30, 2021
— Demarcus Knowlés (@BugattiKnowles) April 30, 2021
— David Engelson (@David_Engelson) April 30, 2021
— Logan Stumbo (@theloganstumbo) April 30, 2021
...if they can possibly get back in the 1st and get Williams pic.twitter.com/OoQSskoOdo
— LawlessKO (@LawlessKO) April 30, 2021
— EricB (@fooh101) April 30, 2021
— Charles Mockler (@charlesmockler) April 30, 2021
— Mau Guti (@MauGutiG) April 30, 2021
— Octavio Méndez L. (@octo84) April 30, 2021
— Juanda Vélez (@Juanda_v65) April 30, 2021
— Troubadour (@Phood_Phanatic) April 30, 2021
— Brian R Kelley (@BrianRKelley70) April 30, 2021
— Stacy Overby (@vaphinfan13) April 30, 2021
— Dave Banta (@DBanta007) April 30, 2021
— Murphy (@CubanMurph) April 30, 2021
— Davesgold (@Davesgold39) April 30, 2021
— Michael Matthews (@MRobertMatthews) April 30, 2021
— Jon Wick (@Jonsanchez626) April 30, 2021
— Rod Hayes (@TheRealRodHayes) April 30, 2021
— FtLauderDaniel (@FtLauderDaniel) April 30, 2021
— XavienHowardBuner (@HowardBuner) April 30, 2021