*****The Official Miami Dolphins 2021 Draft Thread*****

This seems to confirm what's been reported the last couple days. Pitts unlikely to make it past Atlanta at pick #4.

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports that "as of now," Florida TE Kyle Pitts would be the Falcons' selection at No. 4 overall.
Per Russini, the Falcons have "taken calls from just about everyone," but that "there hasn't been an offer good enough to trade back." Russini reports they are "willing to keep listening." This would seem to be the Falcons begging for better offers for a spot that's the highest anyone could move up for on Thursday. Although a special talent, Pitts would be a luxury pick for a roster with massive holes on both sides of the ball.

Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter
Apr 29, 2021, 1:22 PM ET

Assuming no trades in top 5 and it goes like this...

1) Lawrence
2) Wilson
3) Jones
4) Pitts
5) Sewell

means Chase should fall to us.

Chase/Smith -> Najee -> Tackle/edge -> Tackle/edge this is probably what i would do i know no one wants a rb at 18 but meh that dude is legit and a complete player.

I'll be at the stadium for the draft party so hoping for a good time. Honestly the only way the dolphins will piss me off is if they trade back and go defense with both first round picks.

"Rouk wrote:

Chase/Smith -> Najee -> Tackle/edge -> Tackle/edge this is probably what i would do i know no one wants a rb at 18 but meh that dude is legit and a complete player.

I'll be at the stadium for the draft party so hoping for a good time. Honestly the only way the dolphins will piss me off is if they trade back and go defense with both first round picks.

Sounds like fun Rouk. Wish I could join you, but would be a very long ride for The G Man. Enjoy brother!

"The G Man wrote:

This seems to confirm what's been reported the last couple days. Pitts unlikely to make it past Atlanta at pick #4.

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports that "as of now," Florida TE Kyle Pitts would be the Falcons' selection at No. 4 overall.
Per Russini, the Falcons have "taken calls from just about everyone," but that "there hasn't been an offer good enough to trade back." Russini reports they are "willing to keep listening." This would seem to be the Falcons begging for better offers for a spot that's the highest anyone could move up for on Thursday. Although a special talent, Pitts would be a luxury pick for a roster with massive holes on both sides of the ball.

Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter
Apr 29, 2021, 1:22 PM ET

Assuming no trades in top 5 and it goes like this...

1) Lawrence
2) Wilson
3) Jones
4) Pitts
5) Sewell

means Chase should fall to us.

I wonder if the Detroit's love of Chase enough for Miami to pick up a free 4th round pick for a trade up

"Dol-Fan Dupree wrote:

I wonder if the Detroit's love of Chase enough for Miami to pick up a free 4th round pick for a trade up

Unless the team is convinced that Smith is better than Chase there's no way I would do this. A 4th simply isn't worth it to me if we want Chase more.

"Dol-Fan Dupree wrote:

I wonder if the Detroit's love of Chase enough for Miami to pick up a free 4th round pick for a trade up

Definitely a possibility Dupree. But, why settle for a 4th rounder? I personally would much rather have Chase over Smith, but I'd consider letting Detroit come up to #6 to take Chase. But, not for anything less than their 2nd rounder. Go big or go home IMO.

And who knows, sitting at #7 maybe another teams comes a calling? :wink2:

"daphins wrote:

Unless the team is convinced that Smith is better than Chase there's no way I would do this. A 4th simply isn't worth it to me if we want Chase more.

I don't want Chase more. I am hoping Miami doesn't want Chase more either.

"The G Man wrote:

Definitely a possibility Dupree. But, why settle for a 4th rounder? I personally would much rather have Chase over Smith, but I'd consider letting Detroit come up to #6 to take Chase. But, not for anything less than their 2nd rounder. Go big or go home IMO.

And who knows, sitting at #7 maybe another teams comes a calling? :wink2:

Fourth rounder seems to be the going rate for going one down. Unless Carolina or Denver really want Chase than I don't see how you can get more than a 4th. Realistically. Miami doesn't have a 4th to trade up to a 3rd with.

Pitts/Chase or Sewell and Phillips. Make it happen Grier

If Pitts and Chase are gone at 6, its Waddle!

"Phinz13 wrote:

If Pitts and Chase are gone at 6, its Waddle!

Oh wow, I sure as hell hope not. Much rather see them take this guy at #6 if it came right down to it.

WR is deep, especially this year. Can always get a good one later.

"Striking wrote:

Pitts/Chase or Sewell and Phillips. Make it happen Grier

Have you heard the reports that Phillips arm/wrist will never be fully operational again after the moped accident?

It didn’t slow him down at all last year as he looked like a beast... He also pressed 26 reps on bench I believe.

but it’s a little concerning.

Also I’m pretty damn pumped!!

I think we only take Pitts or Sewell at #6. If Atlanta takes Pitts, there will be two QBs available and I think the phone's going to blow up. Especially if the Bengals take Chase at #5.

So, if Atlanta takes a QB, I think we'll take Pitts or Sewell and if the Falcons take Pitts, we're dealing. If the Bengals don't trade - and I don't expect them to - I think the price will be too high to pass up.

"Pennington's Limp Arm wrote:

Have you heard the reports that Phillips arm/wrist will never be fully operational again after the moped accident?

It didn’t slow him down at all last year as he looked like a beast... He also pressed 26 reps on bench I believe.

but it’s a little concerning.

I would be more concerned if Jason Pierre was not so successful. But it likely drops him out of the 1st round

"OwesOwn614 wrote:

I think we only take Pitts or Sewell at #6. If Atlanta takes Pitts, there will be two QBs available and I think the phone's going to blow up. Especially if the Bengals take Chase at #5.

So, if Atlanta takes a QB, I think we'll take Pitts or Sewell and if the Falcons take Pitts, we're dealing. If the Bengals don't trade - and I don't expect them to - I think the price will be too high to pass up.

I choose to believe this reality.

Home after some overtime ended blessedly early lol. Let's goooooooooo!

Anyone have any bold predictions? I think there's a chance Devonta Smith lasts until 18.

"daphins wrote:

I choose to believe this reality.

You do you.

Surtain Jr. rocking the soft pink suit lol, and Waddle with a two-tone thing going on. I liked Slater's Blue with white stripes.

And, away we go!

I've eaten too much already and am now struggling. Doesn't help that it's 1am here.

Please no drafting RBs tonight Fins.

Why the hell is there a concert still going on? Thought it was draft time?

If we draft at WR...Smith, Waddle, Chase and Etienne or Harris at RB with our first 2 draft picks, I will consider tonight a resounding success.

This is what I want. This is what we NEED!!!! A DYNAMIC WR threat and a DYNAMIC threat at RB, we will have a BALANCED offense and be in contention for years to come offensively.

If nothing else, with this balance on offense, we will know for sure whether or not Tagovailoa is the quarterback for the future.

"Wilkimania wrote:

I've eaten too much already and am now struggling. Doesn't help that it's 1am here.

Please no drafting RBs tonight Fins.

Unless it's Etienne or Harris

"Berezo wrote:

Why the hell is there a concert still going on? Thought it was draft time?

Good question. I have no idea.