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Gholston Rumors Wishful Thinking?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by ATVZ400, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    As there continues to be speculation and innuendo in league circles that defensive end/linebacker Vernon Gholston might slip out of the top five, an experienced media insider tells us that, in his view, the talk is wishful thinking from the teams that would love to see Gholston slide.

    Apparently, however, there’s a growing chance that Gholston won’t slide past No. 1. If Michigan tackle Jake Long doesn’t agree to terms to be the No. 1 overall pick, Gholston could be the guy. Per the source, Fins V.P. of football operations Parcells is always looking for the next Lawrence Taylor, which Golston could turn out to be.

    The rumors of a slide also, in our view, could be propagated by the Dolphins, who might be hoping to squeeze Gholston into taking the low-ball offer at No. 1 that quarterback Brady Quinn surely wishes in hindsight that he’d accepted in Oakland.
    http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/15/gholston-rumors-wishful-thinking/
     
  2. NaboCane

    NaboCane Banned

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    Hope so. I don't want Gholston.
     
  3. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    I think you mistunderstood. Wishful thinking that he falls out of the top 5. Not wishful thinking that Miami might draft him :lol:
     
  4. Kanye West

    Kanye West 'Parcells' Guy

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    What do you think of Vernon Gholston? Do you think he could be the next LT
     
  5. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    Call me crazy, but I still think that Chris Long is going to be the guy.
     
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  6. Phinperor

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    I certainly hope you're right. If not then I can live with Jake as our pick, but I'm just not sold on Gholston at #1.
     
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  7. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    He definitely has a ton of upside (he is compared to Shawn Merriman), but he has issues with his consistency and effort. If Tuna and Co. feel that they can get the most out of him and kick his butt into gear, then great. But I still like Chris Long at #1.
     
  8. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Depends on so many levels. Gholston is classic Boom or Bust. If he lives up to his potential he will probably be the best pass rusher in the league. but watching him play at Ohio St he disappeared from games, should have dominated some. He showed what he can do racking up 7 sacks in 2 games vs Wisconsin and Michigan.

    I think Gholston could thrive as a Rush Lineback but I think he could make a better 3-4 End.
     
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  9. Kanye West

    Kanye West 'Parcells' Guy

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    I agree bro:up::hi5:
     
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  10. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    If Jake is the guy, I'll have to live with it and support him, but I think defense is a bigger need and I would be seriously disapponted if we drafted a RT with the #1 pick.
     
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  11. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Actually I like Jake Long than any other pick right now. Yeah we can plug in any round 2 tackle at RT but we can also get a true OLB in round 2.
     
  12. HysterikiLL

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    Gholston is full of more juice than a South Beach sports bar.
     
  13. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Wow a USC fan talking trash :pity:
     
  14. Phinperor

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    Like I said in another thread, if we were able to land both Jake Long and Dan Connor I would be a happy man. However, I'd be even more pumped if we were able to get Chris Long and a top OT.
     
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  15. HysterikiLL

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    Wasn't meant to be a slight on OSU, darling.

    Beating y'all silly this season and next. That's a slight.


    :yes:
     
  16. ATVZ400

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  17. HysterikiLL

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    I love Dan Connor. It's crazy that he could slip out of the first round, but such seems to be the case with a lot of pure talent. I'd love to have him in Miami but I think he'll go before our 2nd pick.
     
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    A guy like Shawn Crable would make the hurt of losing Chris Long sting a little less, but he's no Chris Long.
     
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  20. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    But none would be like Jake Long. Jake Long is the safest pick. Were not sure how well he will do as a LT because he isn't in the NFL yet. To me Chris Long and Gholston are DE's that will play OLB for us. Now I'm not to keen in on that for the number 1 selection.


    USC beat OHio St??? Kidding right? Who's your QB? Who is your RB? You know what I would be shocked if USC scores more than 10 on Ohio St. I expect Beanie to run wild on the Trojans.
     
  21. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Chris Long is a DE, you wonder why Miami isn't in talks with Chris Long? Because they probably didn't like how he is at OLB.
     
  22. like2god

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    There are alot of college DE's that made a successful transition to a 3/4 LB. Infact NE is full of them. Chris has the physical tools to make the move IMO.
     
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    :rolleyes: That's what I get for trying to go through life without a big ten education.

    :tongue2:
     
  24. DOLFANMIKE

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    He'd get a chance to be both in our scheme once it is all settled in...
     
  25. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    True. But I think a deal gets done with Jake Long.
     
  26. KB21

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    So is Vernon Gholston. Yet, Chris Long is better than Vernon at dropping back and playing in space.
     
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  27. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    I agree with that.
     
  28. PhinsRock

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    I want Jake over Gholston, 7 days a week.
     

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