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JLB
March 17th, 2008, 1:35:27 AM
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22760523/

TEAM NAME POS. HT. WT. COLLEGE
1. Dolphins Chris Long DE 6-4 275 Virginia

If the Dolphins hold on to their pick, they can use it on Long and get a first-rate pass rusher who is also tough against the run. Long's smart and the has long arms and quickness needed to be effective from the start. Bill Parcells is hoping and praying that Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan has a sensational workout at his pro day (March 18) so teams like Atlanta (very likely) and Baltimore (less likely) make the Dolphins a significant trade offer.
JLB
March 17th, 2008, 1:38:23 AM
2. Rams Jake Long OT 6-7 318 Michigan

The Rams need an offensive lineman with a great work ethic and a nasty personality. Long fills that bill. He's bigger and stronger than any other lineman and has a chance to dominate at the next level because he plays with a mean streak. Nearly as important as his onfield play is his personality. Once Long establishes himself, he will have the ability to influence a locker room that has been divided for a number of seasons.

3. Falcons Matt Ryan QB 6-5 227 Boston College

If Ryan has a top-of-the-line workout, look for Miami’s Parcells to show quite a bit of interest. Parcells is an outstanding salesman and if he can get the desperate Falcons to believe he’ll take Ryan, they might be forced to trade up to get Ryan. If Ryan stumbles at all on his workout, that scenario won’t be viable.

4. Raiders Darren McFadden RB 6-2 208 Arkansas

While our previous mock draft had McFadden going first overall, cooler heads have said the Dolphins will build with defense if they hang on to the pick. As a result, the Raiders will get a chance to give JaMarcus Russell a high-caliber NFL running game. He is a breakaway back with the instincts to cut away from tacklers at the perfect moment.
Smapdi
March 17th, 2008, 1:39:19 AM
I wouldn't be against taking Harvey. He would make our d-line one of best in the league.

It's scary thinking that the 3 other teams in our division have a pick in the top 7. This has Chris Long, Gholston, and Dorsey coming to the AFC East; not good. If the Patriots land Dorsey or Gholston I will be pissed.
FinNasty
March 17th, 2008, 1:48:14 AM
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22760523/

TEAM NAME POS. HT. WT. COLLEGE
1. Dolphins Chris Long DE 6-4 275 Virginia

If the Dolphins hold on to their pick, they can use it on Long and get a first-rate pass rusher who is also tough against the run. Long's smart and the has long arms and quickness needed to be effective from the start. Bill Parcells is hoping and praying that Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan has a sensational workout at his pro day (March 18) so teams like Atlanta (very likely) and Baltimore (less likely) make the Dolphins a significant trade offer.

3. Falcons Matt Ryan QB 6-5 227 Boston College

If Ryan has a top-of-the-line workout, look for Miami’s Parcells to show quite a bit of interest. Parcells is an outstanding salesman and if he can get the desperate Falcons to believe he’ll take Ryan, they might be forced to trade up to get Ryan. If Ryan stumbles at all on his workout, that scenario won’t be viable.


Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! http://www.dolphinsnation.com/forums/images/smilies/evilmod.gif

We are going to have a circus at that Pro Day too. I cant wait. Go Ryan!!! :D
f8ta1ity54
March 18th, 2008, 3:07:59 PM
i really hope we dont take harvey. our DE's should get more pressure with stroud.
JimKelly12203
March 18th, 2008, 4:25:51 PM
Yeah, i'm with NBC on that one. Harvey for the win! He would have an incredible impact on our D and would suddenly make our DL pretty darn good. Then we'd have a solid rotation at DT and DE whereas right now, imo, our DE rotation lacks true natural physical skills a bit. Don't get me wrong, i like "high motor" players like Denny, Kelsay and Schobel, but they'd be in great shape with a guy like Harvey added in there.
JimKelly12203
March 18th, 2008, 4:27:49 PM
i really hope we dont take harvey. our DE's should get more pressure with stroud.

This is true, Stroud and McCargo going into year 3 are going to aleviate a ton of pressure on our DEs. Still, if you add Harvey to the mix, it's going to amplify our DL even more and it will help our LBs and secondary far more (IMO) than picking a LB or CB would.

Unfrotunately i don't think we should go WR here despite it being a monsterous need. I think we should go w/ Harvey and then trade back into the top of the second (in addition to using our current second rounder) to add a TE and WR.
skoorah720
March 18th, 2008, 4:47:54 PM
I think we should go w/ Harvey and then trade back into the top of the second (in addition to using our current second rounder) to add a TE and WR.

If we do this we lose probably both of our 3rds and don't pick until the 4th round again. While I agree we need to use WR and TE in the first 3 rounds...I think we desperately need a CB more than a DE at this point.
JimKelly12203
March 18th, 2008, 5:18:46 PM
If we do this we lose probably both of our 3rds and don't pick until the 4th round again. While I agree we need to use WR and TE in the first 3 rounds...I think we desperately need a CB more than a DE at this point.

It's the whole chicken and egg thing. Do you help your pass defense with superior corners? or by confusing the QB with better pressure. I'm fine with either.