colonel Wrote:
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> The running game seems to be on track with 3 solid
> performances from Ajayi and the first string
> o-line. Noticeably absent is Jordan
> Cameron...lost for the year. Four concussions
> should be clear evidence to him and the Dolphins
> that his playing days are over. He needs to take
> care of himself. One's health overrides fame and
> fortune.
>
> What we need, I believe, is to find a college
> player in the next draft who can play the TE
> position, catching passes, blocking as well as
> providing additional blocking from the fullback
> position. Charles Clay was supposed to be that
> "hybrid" TE/FB, as I recall, but he wasn't used
> very well in prior coaching schemes.
>
> In any event, we did see a bit of the TE position
> being used successfully against the Jets. I would
> personally like to see the Dolphins obtain a first
> rate TE...that would be a good upgrade for the
> team, and would provide an additional offensive
> tool around the end zone.
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Well, Colonel, not sure what round you are thinking of drafting that TE, but probably not until the third round, or second round if a top notch TE is there where Miami picks. No trade ups for a TE, please.
IMO, first round is BPA, position doesn't matter, which is the way it should always be. Second I would go LB or OL. Our LBers have been in and out all year with injuries, plus they just aren't that good. I say OL because although our (present) starting five are solid, it has been noted that if one or more of them is not in the lineup, Miami loses. Besides that, we can't count on Albert to either be healthy for 16 games, or whether or not he will even be with Miami (retirement?).
Then the third round comes along, and maybe Miami goes for that TE. If not, I would have Miami go for another DB, and what Miami presently has is inconsistency and injury.
Some on this board I am sure will clamor for a QB. I would do that (first or second round) only if this guy could be the next coming of Marino. RT will do just fine with what Miami is doing on offense, right now. No longer need that superstar (although if another Marino fell into Miami's lap, I wouldn't mind).
Anyway, that's my two cents.