When it comes to projecting the first pick of the 2008 NFL draft, it’s a mock consensus down to a tale of the same last name: Virginia defensive end Chris Long vs. Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long.
The debate is heightened because the team picking at No. 1, the Miami Dolphins, has dire needs on both lines, and Chris and Jake are elite prospects who play opposite positions. In addition, Dolphins boss Bill Parcells has a pre-draft poker face that’s hard to read.
Looking at the two options, however, the decision should be easy: If the team isn’t able to trade down, going with Chris Long is the best pick for the Dolphins. And it comes with good reasons....
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