Ireland will be doing an interview on Mike and Mike at 8am EST. It is interesting to see this regime transition from 'hush hush' to some semblance of transparency.
You can listen to it here: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7861770 There's also an interview with Ireland and Big Dog on WQAM. It's on their homepage on the right side. "Decided in the last few weeks he was the guy we would take if he was there". "Felt like he was a 1st rounder based on 6 or 7 games from his junior year".
Nothing really...boring interview. But all signs point to Ireland basically going "all in" with his career with Ryan. He's talking like this is who he has wanted since 2010, so while now he is playing the smartest guy in the room role....ultimately he will live and die with this pick. Also when asked who he was targeting in rd 2, he said " guys who can score TDs, sack the QB, and cover WRs" so looking like we are targeting those positions wich is good. I'll take Vinny Curry please.
Ireland went to see him in person a few times last year (August and October) and talked with Sherman when Sherman was still A&M's coach. Had a few "off the record" conversations with Sherman during his visits to A&M. Intangibles and athleticism are both "A+".
Ireland says that getting Tannehill was ideal even though they signed Garrard and still had Matt Moore on the roster. Says Ross didn't put any pressure on football staff to take any one player. I guess that's some semblance of clarification.
Agree, I'm excited about Ryan...he needs to make smarter decisions with the football but that's to be expected with a guy who has so few starts.
Says Dolphins are looking for "guys who can score touchdowns, sack the quarterback, and cover receivers" in the rest of the Draft. That's about all I've taken from the interview, but IMO, more revealing than the typical post-pick presser from Ireland.
Drafted Dan Marino 29 years to the day of the Tannehill selection according to Mike & Mike. That's interesting. On the Joe Rose show, Ireland hints that if Tannehill had a few more games on tape at quarterback, he thinks most everyone would've considered him "in the same breath as Robert Griffin III and maybe Luck". Sounds like Luck, RGIII, and Tannehill were his 1-2-3 ranked quarterbacks.
That was literally my first thought. I'd campaign for Courtney Upshaw if he was there (or even trade up for him), but that's just me. Some pretty decent linemen and receivers on the board. I wonder if Janoris Jenkins, if he's even on Ireland's board, would be considered.
One last snippet from the Joe Rose interview was Ireland being asked about Cam Wake's situation. Ireland's exact response: "We'll get it done. No worries."
I wish his name was Leeeeeerrroooooooooy!!! (although wouldn't take much to modify this to Janoris)...but its what I always think about when he is referenced. [video=youtube;LkCNJRfSZBU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCNJRfSZBU[/video]
He's gonna go WR/DE in rounds 2 and 3. The good thing is those rounds are LOADED at those positions. I mean, Fleener, Hill, Jeffrey, Broyles all still on the board. Then you have guys like Sanu, who has a lot of upside, still there as well. I'd pass on Jenkins before the 3rd round, honestly. I don't his talent makes up for his off the field problems, unless you wanna take him later.
I was watching NFL network and they asked Jeff Ireland (I think yesterday) if Tannehill will start day one, and the gist of it was that they will work with him, but he didn't draft a qb at 8 to be a backup. So there is a chance he may be our new qb if he wins out the spot from game 1.
Or by the end of the season so as to get some seasoning heading into next year. Something like the last 4 games or so, that may not seem like much but it is a nice little start just to get him some experience or roughly 120 or so throws during that time. That enough film to have things to work on heading into the next year.
Did you not read his quote? He's obviously going OL in round 2 now. Ireland in no way is going to tip his hand on who he drafts in round 2.
He got a 3.63 GPA as a Biology major and wants to one day be an orthopedic surgeon. He is very smart and like you said it will come with playing time. I am excited about this pick!
If Jonathan Martin is there, or Cordy Glenn (maybe) - then I'd have to be a turtle... You bet your sweet *** I'd think about taking them at 42. If Upshaw is there, he would warrant a good look as well. There is a lot of good talent in the first part of the second round... including some very good WRs. Take the highest rated one of any of those positions and you don't get sucked into drafting solely on need. If there is a tie between one position or the other... given what I saw from the right side of the OL last year... get a bigugly and keep the bad guys off the QB's back.
We do need a RT so I'm not completely against one at 42. But I think we could get a decent one later on. I still hope for a WR at #42. But if Upshaw is there, you gotta take him.
I think Murtha or Jerry could play RT. I also think if Miami doesn't get a guard they will sign Scott. I would rather get a pass rusher or a wide receiver.
I'm going to predict right now that Tannehill's first game is this year vs the Bills in that Thursday night prime time affair covered by NFLN. First game vs the Bills... hmm... sound familiar?
I'd make Upshaw the priority, just my opinion. I still think you can get a RT later on like Donald Stephenson - Oklahoma, Jeff Adams - Columbia, or Tom Compton - South Dakota.
Murtha is Mr. Glass and Jerry won't be on this roster come opening day. Jerry doesn't fit the type of OL that this team will move to. Philbin/Sherman use OL that are in the 290 to 320lb range who are VERY athletic. Right now this team is short 3-4 OL for camp so I expect a double dip during the draft and then a couple picked up undrafted.
I'm inclined to think they will go OL at 42, but I am also inclined to think that going a different direction at 42 and getting Stephenson in the 3rd would also be a good way to go. Adams and Compton can be had a round or two later, I think.
Who is VERY athletic that is available in the 2nd round? Jerry weighs 328 and showed he can play the right tackle position last season.
Think Murtha could man RT. We need someone to play right guard. Pouncey could do it - is there a pretty decent center available?
Peter Konz if he makes it to #42. Some expected him to be late 1. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1679100
Public acknowledgement is good enough for me. Considering Mike Sherman had no player over 320 and Philbin only had 1 player over 320 (non starter). Also the way Philbin is harping on and on about the OL needing to be more athletic, I feel pretty good with the prediction. Especially since he was on the bubble of being cut last offseason.
