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Which Long should Dolphins select?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by ATVZ400, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. ATVZ400

    ATVZ400 Senior Member

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    The casual fans might never have heard of them.
    They probably have never discussed the careers of a few pass rushers named Andre Wadsworth and, arguably, even Courtney Brown. Probably never debated the prowess of an offensive lineman named Mike Williams, either.

    For the Miami Dolphins, that is a scary thought.

    You see, Wadsworth, Brown and Williams all have a few things in common. All three entered the NFL within the past decade. All three were selected within the top four picks of their respective draft classes.
    But none of the three is a starter for any NFL team.

    Now, it is up to vice president of football operations Bill Parcells -- who likely is to draft a player who plays one of those same positions -- to make sure his choice doesn't fall into that same category.

    The good news? When picking an offensive lineman or a pass rusher in the top five picks of the draft, it appears that trio of disappointments are actually anomalies. The success stories at those two positions outweigh the nightmares.

    Still, there is a decision to be made: Take an offensive lineman (Jake Long) or a pass rusher (Chris Long or Vernon Gholston). The safer bet might be in the blocker.

    ''If [Jake Long] doesn't become a great left tackle, if he's not good enough, he [moves to] right tackle,'' ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said Wednesday. ``There's that fallback plan automatically for a guy like Jake. That's why I think taking an offensive tackle high is a good thing. And it's a safe thing. You know you're getting a nice return on your investment. There's not going to be a major bust at this spot.''

    GOOD Read
    LINK to rest of story
    http://www.miamiherald.com/616/story/499051.html
     
  2. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    Thanks for the link, excellent read. I'm all about taking Jake, but hope he signs a contract first.
     
  3. Lt Dan

    Lt Dan Season Ticket Holder

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