Phins Mock Draft Roundup 3.0 / VIDEO: Grier interview
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Sceetoforum_veteranOPDan Kadar, SBNation.com: CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
“Sure, Miami brought in Byron Maxwell from Philadelphia, but he's much better as a No. 2 cornerback. Alexander can be the legit No. 1 the Dolphins have needed for a while. He's a confident cornerback with natural athleticism and speed.”Marc Lillibridge, 590The Fan: CB Macksensie Alexander, Clemson
“The Dolphins traded back five spots and get a lock-down cornerback, a wily veteran cornerback (Byron Maxwell and a starting linebacker (Kiko Alonso).”Chris Burke, SI.com: CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
“Alexander might not be able to step in as a No. 1 cornerback but he has the mentality and physical game to handle the gig in short order. If the Dolphins sign a cornerback ... they could go offensive line, especially if they have any inclination to move Ja’Wuan James inside to guard. There are a bunch of tackles available. One more pass rusher is a must, but with (Shaq) Lawson and (Kevin) Dodd already gone, they might be down to Noah Spence or waiting.”Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: CB Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
“Hargreaves is a little shorter than teams like as an outside cornerback, but his twitch and coverage talent is undeniable.”Dan Brugler, CBSsports.com: T Jack Conklin, Michigan State
“Miami has made some flashy moves in free agency, but should focus on the meat and potatoes in the draft. Conklin offers versatility at tackle and guard and is ready to start from Day One.”Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com: RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
“They signed C .J. Anderson to an offer sheet, but the Broncos might match. So will put a back here until we know for sure. They clearly want help there.”Rob Rang, CBSSports.com: CB Eli Apple, Ohio State
“The Dolphins could be targeting a linebacker with this pick but with three coming off the board in the first 12 picks of this projection, Miami may instead turn back to the secondary. The addition of Maxwell is mitigated by the Dolphins releasing Brent Grimes, who was their best corner last year. Apple has natural coverage skills, including the fluidity and quick hands to make plays on the ball. He was voted the Defensive MVP of the Buckeyes' Fiesta Bowl win over Notre Dame.”Chad Reuter, NFL.com: CB Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
“Even after acquiring Byron Maxwell from the Eagles, the Dolphins could use help in the secondary. Hargreaves' ability as a playmaker won't be overlooked.”Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle: CB Eli Apple, Ohio State
John McClain, Houston Chronicle: OLB Darren Lee, Ohio State
DraftTek.com: CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
Alternate pick 1, CB Eli Apple, Ohio State; Alternate pick 2, DE Noah Spence, Eastern KentuckyTony Grossi, ESPN Cleveland: T Jack Conklin, Michigan State
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report: RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
At this point I don't see how we don't go corner in the 1st...we have absolutely nothing opposite Maxwell for one, secondly Maxwell himself might not even be in the team's long term plans...just took a quick look at his contract on overthecap, cutting him next year clears $7 million, trading him clears $10M with Zero dead money...wouldn't get much for him of course but it would be a great salary dump so Miami might just take whatever they can get.
djphinfansubscriberopinions are everywhere with the pundits....with the blue chips off the table I say its a good year to trade down and see if this tannebaum/grier team has any talent.
"djphinfan wrote:
opinions are everywhere with the pundits....with the blue chips off the table I say its a good year to trade down and see if this tannebaum/grier team has any talent.
this was actually the year to trade up...we just made that task more difficult by moving down without aquiring any picks ...I guess we'll have two 3rds next year with the comp pick from losing OV so we can still try to move up in this draft...maybe offer a 3rd this year and a 3rd next year, I'd do that.
texanphinaticforum_veteranEh trade ups rarely seem to work or recoup the value. I liked where we were - good spot to snag a falling prospect like a Buckner or Bosa. Where we are now is between two worlds though. Agree with DJ, this is a year to explore going downward - you can still get Alexander, Apple or Jackson later.
If we stand pat, we need to see if we can identify a Sheldon Richardson/Aaron Donald from this draft. Both of those guys went at 13 recently. There is talent to be had, just need to find it.
OnehondosubscriberJust wait to see this board explode if someone really exceptional falls to number #8 and is grabbed up before #13.
Las Vegas isn't impressed with the Dolphins offseason so far. The odds of the Dolphins winning the SB dropped from 50-1 to 66-1 since free agency started. The only two teams with higher odds are the Titans and Browns.
The Dolphins need to have the best draft they have had in decades. They need three or four immediate quality starters from this years draft or they could end the 2016 season with their worst record since 2007.
This just isn't a team with much talent on the roster and they lost several of the younger and better players in free agency. I think Gase may be a big upgrade at head coach. I just don't know if he will get a chance to prove it with the players the front office is providing him with.
They always say you have to hit rock bottom before you can recognize the need to change for the better. It won't surprise me if the 2016 season doesn't turn out to be the Dolphins rock bottom.
Hopefully if it is, Ross will realize Tannebaum isn't the right man for the job and he will finally hire a real football czar who actually knows how to build a successful NFL team.
dolphin25forum_veteran"jw3102 wrote:
Las Vegas isn't impressed with the Dolphins offseason so far. The odds of the Dolphins winning the SB dropped from 50-1 to 66-1 since free agency started. The only two teams with higher odds are the Titans and Browns.
The Dolphins need to have the best draft they have had in decades. They need three or four immediate quality starters from this years draft or they could end the 2016 season with their worst record since 2007.
This just isn't a team with much talent on the roster and they lost several of the younger and better players in free agency. I think Gase may be a big upgrade at head coach. I just don't know if he will get a chance to prove it with the players the front office is providing him with.
They always say you have to hit rock bottom before you can recognize the need to change for the better. It won't surprise me if the 2016 season doesn't turn out to be the Dolphins rock bottom.
Hopefully if it is, Ross will realize Tannebaum isn't the right man for the job and he will finally hire a real football czar who actually knows how to build a successful NFL team.
we sadly let our talent go in Miller, Matthews, and Shelby.
Lord help us.
OnehondosubscriberWe already had holes to fill and due to our player losses we created even more holes to fill. True, we signed some players but we only added more question marks, not solutions.
"jw3102 wrote:
Las Vegas isn't impressed with the Dolphins offseason so far. The odds of the Dolphins winning the SB dropped from 50-1 to 66-1 since free agency started. The only two teams with higher odds are the Titans and Browns.
The Dolphins need to have the best draft they have had in decades. They need three or four immediate quality starters from this years draft or they could end the 2016 season with their worst record since 2007.
This just isn't a team with much talent on the roster and they lost several of the younger and better players in free agency. I think Gase may be a big upgrade at head coach. I just don't know if he will get a chance to prove it with the players the front office is providing him with.
They always say you have to hit rock bottom before you can recognize the need to change for the better. It won't surprise me if the 2016 season doesn't turn out to be the Dolphins rock bottom.
Hopefully if it is, Ross will realize Tannebaum isn't the right man for the job and he will finally hire a real football czar who actually knows how to build a successful NFL team.
Gase has final say on personnel so he will have no one to blame but himself.
djphinfansubscriber"LBsFinest wrote:
this was actually the year to trade up...we just made that task more difficult by moving down without aquiring any picks ...I guess we'll have two 3rds next year with the comp pick from losing OV so we can still try to move up in this draft...maybe offer a 3rd this year and a 3rd next year, I'd do that.
You do it Ramsey I'd do it in a heartbeat for Jack.
invidsubscriber"djphinfan wrote:
You do it Ramsey I'd do it in a heartbeat for Jack.
Charlie Campbell reported that Ramsay and Tunsil are in the running for first overall to the Titans, with Ramsay having a considerable lead. Myles Jack, I have a feeling, will be a top-5 pick.
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