Premise is that this is the year of the RBs return to being featured. I am not convinced there will be a late first round run on RBs. And so 36 and even later will net a solid back.

I like the idea of a trade back from 18. Unsure if a 4th round pick is enough to move back from 18 to 22. Would prefer a 3rd.

 

I hope you’re right, because I really want to see one of the 3 Williams, Harris or Etienne in a Dolphins uniform.

 

I don't want to trade back. If anything I'd rather trade up.

 

Stand firm at 18 and take Harris (assuming he’s still on the board)

 

The year of the RBs' return to being featured? When there will likely be four receivers (Pitts, Chase, Smith, and Waddle) drafted in the top 10 overall? Teams are starting to appreciate the value of receivers, not running backs.

There is no value in drafting a running back any higher than the fourth round -- any team targeting players like Najee Harris and Travis Etienne any higher than the fourth round is making a serious mistake:





https://www.pff.com/news/draft-investigating-historical-draft-success-at-offensive-positions

 

I'm in the BPA class with our 18th pick, but i'm not going to be upset at all if we grab Harris or Etienne with that pick. In fact, I will be full of joy. I actually prefer Etienne over Harris by a slim margin, but I'd be cool with whoever.

 

What would prove extremely frustrating is a scenario where we see little drastic improvement in our run game, and then also our pass game, due to worsened or poor offensive line play.

The coaching staff better be certain that the guys on the OL can do what they're asked to do and more. If not it might stall the whole offense.

 

That’s why I think we should pick an OL with one of our mid round picks. Really like that D3 player Meinerz. He could play C or G and could end up being a stud. Would love Humphrey too if we could get him in the 3rd or #50