NFL draft countdown/CBS..finding the fit.
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djphinfansubscriberOPMiami Dolphins Best Fit: OL Dallas Thomas, Tennessee, 3rd Round, No. 77 overall.
It is perhaps appropriate that the Miami Dolphins used the 77th pick on highly versatile offensive lineman Dallas Thomas.
The former University of Tennessee standout could wind up replacing departed free agent left tackle Jake Long, who wore No. 77 during his five seasons with the club after earning the No. 1 overall selection of the 2008 draft.
With 25 starts at the all-important left tackle position already on his resume, Thomas gives the Dolphins a quality contingency plan should 2012 second round pick, Jonathan Martin, struggle as Long's likely replacement protecting Ryan Tannehill's blindside.
I like Dallas to back up Martin if things go bad.
Alex44New MemberI havent watched him play, but Ive heard sometimes he looks like a STELLAR LT but doesnt show consistency in technique.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
djphinfansubscriber"Alex44 wrote:
I havent watched him play, but Ive heard sometimes he looks like a STELLAR LT but doesnt show consistency in technique.
I don't agree with that Alex, if anything he shows consistent technique, and sound fundamentals, genetically he's at an advantage with the way he's built, he's got a perfect backside for the position which allows him to sit into his stance with excellent balance and almost a built in anchor, for which he can develop with time..
Why is he a third round pick?... A bit lack of size, strength, and a bit lack of explosiveness..technique and fundamentals look solid though, the gym will help this kids game immensely if he gets it..Lot of folks had him going in the 2nd, some late first..
We just need solid lineman that can get the freakin job done, I'm tired of projects and missevaluations on the oline, finally, I think they got this one right..
padre31luxury_boxThe injury knocked him down as well, unless a player is really special (ala Jordan) teams usually are not fans of drafting players who are not there participating fully in the entire preseason process.
Who knows though, don't think they will move Richie I out of Miami, imo you'd just trade questions on the Right Side for Questions on the Left Side of the OL
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