2010 Draft Talk

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Now that our Dolphins' season is done, it's time to talk draft.  I've seen people on here talking about "we need to draft a WR" or "we need to draft a LB".  Now is your chance to scout some guys who you think will fill that position.

I think everyone can agree that the Dolphins need a NT.  Soliai is good, but not great.  If we are going to get a NT, it has to be in the first round.  The choices are Terrence Cody and Dan Williams.  I'm torn between these two.  On one hand, Cody is just a mauling beast.  On the other Williams is a little more athletic and in shape.  I think I'd still pick Cody over Williams though.  Of course if Eric Berry is still on the board, draft him over both Cody and Williams, but he will probably be long gone by our first round pick.

The second round is our chance to get a WR.  Damien Williams, Dez Bryant and Brandon LaFell should be gone by our second round pick, as well as possibly Golden Tate.  Arrelious Benn should still be available.  I'm a little torn on this pick as well.  If Tate is still available, he'd make an immediate NFL impact, as he is more NFL ready being in a pro-style offense, yet Benn has more potential, but is a little raw and would need to be coached up a bit.  Tate is slightly faster, but Benn has a big size advantage (Tate: 5'11'' 195 lbs., Benn: 6'2'' 214 lbs).  Benn has been known to drop passes and take plays "off", where as Tate has very soft hands, and a "never say die" attitude, plus runs very good routes.  If Tate is still around, I say draft him, otherwise draft Benn.

Of course, this will probably all change once the combine is over.  I'll get into the later rounds later, but what says you about who we should draft?

[StL FinFan]

They could get Danario Alexander in the 2nd round.

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They could get Danario Alexander in the 2nd round.

I like his size and speed (6'5'' 215 lbs, high 4.5 forty).  His route running is bad though.  He will probably go in the later rounds, unless he has a good combine.

He did have great stats this year (113 receptions, 1,781 yards, 14 TDs).  He could be a mid-late round gem.

[Brian Fein]

A guy I work with is starting the "draft Brandon Spikes" bandwagon.

Thoughts?

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A guy I work with is starting the "draft Brandon Spikes" bandwagon.

Thoughts?

He started as a top 20 pick, and is now projected to go in the second round.  There is a reason for that.  He over-pursues plays, the whole "eye gouging" thing, he disappears at times during a game and he horrible in the zone.  Of course, if he has a good combine he could be a top 20 pick again, but as of right now, we'd have to spend a 2nd round pick on him, and that's not even guaranteeing he'll be there at our second round pick, plus we wouldn't be getting that #1 WR everyone is craving.  Using a 1st rounder on Spikes would be reaching.  If we were to use a 1st or 2nd on a MLB, I would rather go with Rolando McClain in the 1st, he's an all around better LB than Spikes.

If it were up to me, I'd get a MLB in the mid-to-late rounds.  There are a lot of big, talented guys in rounds 3-5.

I have my eye on Micah Johnson in the third round.  The guy is HUGE (6'2'' 254) and could be a monster in the middle, especially with Terrance Cody in front of him.

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From a different thread...

Dan Williams or Rolando McClain would be my two early favorites for that first round pick...and I would gladly take either for our front-7.

Not taking anything away from McClain, but do you think he might have benefited from having Mt. Cody in front of him, thus making him look better than he really is?  Don't get me wrong, I think McClain is a stud and is way better than Brandon Spikes, I'm just saying it's something to consider.  Also, do you think Dan Williams is that much, if at all, better than Cody?  I would be ecstatic to have any of those three on the phins, and want to hear your opinion on it.  Personally, I like Cody the best.  I mean look at the guy...HE'S HUGE!  6'5'' 365 lbs.  Ya, I want that guy on my team.

[JVides]

A guy I work with is starting the "draft Brandon Spikes" bandwagon.

Thoughts?

Total 'Cane homerism alert!

Draft another Gator MLB to make no game changing plays?  I'll pass!

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Total 'Cane homerism alert!

Draft another Gator MLB to make no game changing plays?  I'll pass!

LOL, I'd be lying if I didn't say that crossed my mind as well.

[Brian Fein]

Total 'Cane homerism alert!

Draft another Gator MLB to make no game changing plays?  I'll pass!

That is EXACTLY what I said to him, and he continued to tell me how much better Spikes is than Crowder.  I drank the Kool Aid for a minute, but I'm still not sold.  Did I mention this guy is a die-hard Gator alum?

[JVides]

^^^I guess anything's possible.  I'm always all over Gator fans about Gator wide receivers in the NFL, too, and then Percy Harvin happened...

[StL FinFan]

Why don't you guys look past Florida?  There are good football players in the rest of the country, too.

[Brian Fein]

Why don't you guys look past Florida?  There are good football players in the rest of the country, too.

No there aren't...

^^^I guess anything's possible.  I'm always all over Gator fans about Gator wide receivers in the NFL, too, and then Percy Harvin happened...

Percy Harvin isn't THAT good.  He's a slower Ted Ginn, with slightly better hands and gets injured a lot.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Why don't you guys look past Florida?  There are good football players in the rest of the country, too.

If fans got do the drafting, half of the Rutgers team would wind up playing for the Jets.....Boston College and UConn would be well represented on the Patriots.....Every Charger would come from USC.....etc. 

[StL FinFan]

^ Maybe but I would want to see Mizzou players on the Dolphins.

[StL FinFan]

I like his size and speed (6'5'' 215 lbs, high 4.5 forty).  His route running is bad though.  He will probably go in the later rounds, unless he has a good combine.

He did have great stats this year (113 receptions, 1,781 yards, 14 TDs).  He could be a mid-late round gem.

Bad route running?  I think not.  He'll go in the 2nd or 3rd round.