We are a month away from the 2019 NFL Draft and the Miami Dolphins head into the draft with such uncertainty and many glaring needs throughout. Free agency didn’t exactly start off with a splash (as expected) with the frugal spending and unloading of bad contracts. Many wonder what exactly will they do with the 13th pick, do they trade it? Draft the best player available? Or possibly draft the next franchise QB (fingers crossed)? However, history has shown success drafting at the 13th spot nailing the pick 2 of the 3 times Miami has selected 13th overall in the past, with AJ Duhe and Laremy Tunsil.
I think the focus should be on building the trenches and selecting the best available player at the defensive line position. With the departures of Wake, Branch, Hayes and the possibility of losing Quinn via trade or being released shows a very thin and unproven defensive front unit. Past years have shown disappointment at pressuring the quarterback and the ability to stop the run. Also keep in mind some names to look out for during the draft such as edge rushers Josh Allen of Kentucky , Clelin Ferrell of Clemson or defensive tackles Quinnen Williams of Alabama and Houston’s DT Ed Oliver. They are all presumed to be off the board by the time Miami makes a pick but if one so happens to fall they must jump on that player. Therefore it’ll be interesting to see what Chris Grier does with the pick. I really expect the Dolphins to select an offensive or defensive linemen in round 1 as the depth at those spots are plentiful.
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Phins will build from inside out, starting with D Line. I say it will be a DT, then a DE, then OL in the 3rd, 4th, CB in the 5th, and an LB in the 6th, S in the 7th. Maybe not even a QB this year, unless they trade down and get an extra 2-5th rounder. Big mental adjustment for Phins fans this year and next.
It will result in finally a very good team in 2021, but the sacrifices come now. Can we fans handle it ?
I am ready. Tired of 6-10 and 7-9 seasons !!!
I agree,
I would love to see the Killer Bs to come back to Miami. What a exciting Defence that was.
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