We've discussed this ad nauseam, now it's time to make your picks. You're in Chris Grier's shoes and you get one trade, who are you taking? 6. Ja'Marr Chase(because I think Pitts is off the board) 18. Trade back to 26 with CLE, pick up #59 and send them #156 26. Zaven Collins 36. Terrance Marshall Jr 50. Javonte Williams 59. Quinn Meinerz 81. Rashad Weaver
I think I'm looking for a trade somewhere in the first. Back from 6 or back from 18 or even up from 18. 6 - Happy with and expect top pass catcher. Wouldn't mind if we traded down to 9ish as long as we still end up with one of them. 18 - Trade. Unless someone drops unexpectedly and is a steal I don't think this year's draft talent offers great value. If we trade up it has to be only for a top WR AND Pitts (or maybe Sewell). If back then for additional second, third or fourth round picks. *36 - BPA - maybe a DE or RB. Ideally someone who fell out of the first. Not a reach though. *50 - A centre or IOL - Dickerson, Humphrey, Meinerz... *81 - BPA - RB, DE, LB, or even Double down on IOL. * - I'm not locked in on any specific player but second round and onward I want us to come away with talent/ upgrades at: IOL (x2 if the talent is there) Meinerz, Humphrey, Wyatt Davis, DE Weaver, J. Phillips ?? RB Harris, Etienne, Williams, Carter S Devine Deablo... LB Dylan Moses, Jabril Cox, Jamin Davis, 1st round has to be premium players. And I'm not convinced by many at 18 unless we can trade back a little - Paye, Ojulari, Harris, Parsons if he drops. I think we can pass on RB and find talent later.
My ideal draft, if we stay put. 1a: WE/TE Chase or Pitts. 1b: Edge Paye 2a: RB Javonte Williams or Travis Etienne 2b: C Creed Humphrey or Quinn Meinerz 3: S Tyree Gillespie 5: CB Ben St-Juste 7a: LB KJ Britt 7b: OG Tommy Kraemer. Dark horse for a late (7th) rounder: QB Shane Ehlinger, developed specifically for being a long-term backup. If I get 2 of these right, that would be outstanding lol, but always fun to throw out your favorites.
#6 - Pitts or Chase. Fingers crossed! #18 - Parsons if he slides. If not I really like Paye. Ojulari would also be a great Dolphins type pick here. Huge raw upside on an ascending player. #36 - Phillips. Long Shot. Realistically Asante Samuels Jr. (I think he profiles as a safety convert for us). Also like Leatherwood, Bolton or E.Moore. #50 - Dickerson. Bohemeth, best centre in draft and huge leader/character guy. Fits our O line mold! Injury problems and may not be able to start the year. Skura could be place holder until he is ready. Other - J. Williams, Ossai, Stokes #81 - Sermon Also really like S Deablo or Edge Toney
Note, I'm picking based on what I think the Dolphins will do. #18 is purely BPA (Parsons will drop) while the rest are drafting for position of need. I traded from 6 to 7 and swapped 41/81 w/ Detroit to deliver- 7. Kyle Pitts, TE Florida 18.Micah Parsons, LB Penn State 36. Javonte Williams, RB North Carolina 41.Terrace Marshall Jr., WR LSU 50. Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE Wake Forest
This what I think we happen not what I want to happen.. personally I think trading out of 3 was a mistake as I can see Pitts and Chase both going to Atlanta and Cincinnati. 6. Penei Sewell 18. Kwity Paye 36. Terrance Marshall Jr 50. Javonte Williams 59. Quinn Meinerz
