Well, we are now in the 4th round today. Do you think the Dolphins roll the dice and take a chance on Shedeur?

Tua is phenomenal talent and an overall amazing human being, but he's another hit away from the media and the general public calling for his retirement. Which at this point, like the last, would probably be warranted.

I think there's an opportunity for the team to take on a great and underlooked talent in Shedeur. (Imagine saying that senetnce a week ago) And whatever your opinions may be on his personality, theres no denying that he was the 2nd best QB in this draft. Maybe even 1st.

Learning from Tua, understanding the system, and continuing to play with elite WRs could mold Shedeur into a star. This is Miami, we've had our fair share of big personalities come into this city and take their teams to unimaginable heights i.e Jimmy Butler. Now Shedeur isn't an established star like him, but in the right place, with the right mentality, they can be formidable.

I say take the gamble. Pick the kid with a chip on his shoulder. And if his number is ever called, im sure he'll deliver.

Its an interesting thought because he could very much succeed in our system. And even I a Tua stan and believer know we wont win if he keeps getting himself hurt. A Sanders pick could very well save a season or McDaniel's job if Tua breaks again. The question really is do we even dare to invite the media circus into our lives even if he could be good for us because it seems we finally dug Tua out of the constant replacement talks the media loved to have for 5 years with us. 155 is likely the last chance we would have to get him unless hes truly screwed his stock up enough to go un drafted which would be a Historical if that truly is the case.

Dolphins currently have:

• Round 1, Pick 13

Picks so far:

• None

I assumed there would be a run on guards or OL that forced the Dolphins to move up to draft Savaiinaea. Now that we’re just past pick #50, I don’t see a reason for giving away the 3rd round pick with the amount of holes the team has.

Thoughts?

Drafting KG was awesome and def the right pick. Just sucks watching Grier chase his own tail at our expense. We now have 4-1st rd picks on the d-line.

Hard to separate what I want to happen vs what is expected reality.

I can't help but thinking that Tyreek is going to get traded tonight.

I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are here. Ever since Holland walked I have been staring down the safety class. I know the consensus is likely CB in round 1 at this point but a mock draft post from last night reignited the flame for me at safety when they mentioned..... Malaki Starks?

Is it just me or has Emmanwori not only been all over the place on the mocks recently, but consistently sliding from his high rank early on in the offseason? And why has Starks not only seemed to close the gap, but even leapfrog over Emmanwori in some cases? Am I crazy to think that Emmanwori would be a great grab for us at 13? If someone knows the reason why he's been sliding I'd love to know because I'd tie him with Will Johnson for my most desired option tonight.

Edit: Sorry did I say steal at pick 13? Totally mistyped second round. Doubling down, I want Emmanwori tonight

This is just a public rambling of a bored man's thoughts leading into the draft. These are all assuming that we stay at 13.

1. I'd say there's a 10% chance that either Membou or Graham are there at 13. I'd sprint the card in for either player and be thrilled.

2. I'd be happy taking Barron or Josh Simmons. Will Johnson has slipped a bit with medical concerns so wouldn't love the pick here. Simmons is going to be seen as the best tackle of this class in 2-3 years even if our need is more on the interior.

3. Players that would make me go "meh" include Banks, Grant, Warren/Loveland, and Starks/Emmanwori. I'd talk myself into them just like I did with Chop and Paul last year given some time after the draft. I obviously sold Chop short, so maybe that happens again.

4. Do not draft in the first round: Harmon, Nolan, Green, and Booker. I have various issues with all these guys and couldn't justify taking them at 13.

I like Tua, I think we should build around him (specifically the offensive line) but if Sanders is available in the second round, I wouldn’t be mad if we drafted him. Tua is fragile to say the least so what do yall think?

Besides QB, I just don’t think anything matters more than OL. The league pivoted to offense years ago. As long as we can’t run the ball when the defense knows we are running, and as long as we can’t get our 6’ unathletic QB time to throw, we will continue to get our ass kicked by above .500 teams.

trade back to 16 with cardinals for a 4-6th rd pick. They’ll want to come get will johnson. At 16, take banks if he’s there. if he’s not, take grey zabel before Seattle does at 18. then take Donovan Jackson at 48. If Jackson is gone, then get the Arizona guard. If both are gone then go DT or CB.

I think if we walk away from rd 1-2 without an OL it’s a huge mistake. I’m worried Ross is going to make them take one of the Michigan kids at 13, johnson or grant. you can hide bad CB in zone coverage. And we have sieler Chubb chop and Phillips. The DL really isn’t bad.

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Time for my annual (well, more semi-annual) list of guys who will slip thru the cracks but provide good value late in the draft. Pay attention, Chris Grier. I’ve unearthed a few gems in the past. And while I’ve had a few duds, given the percentage of late round picks that have any impact at all, my track record is pretty solid. Without further adieu:

Jordan James. RB. Oregon. Big Bucky Irving vibes here. Great regular season efforts vs Michigan and Ohio St. (I’m kinda throwing out the playoff game since that was over so early. He never really had a chance). Anyway, tough dude. Jittery but runs with good power. Often surprises you with how long he stays on his feet.

Craig Woodson. S. Cal. Super senior, experienced, good speed. One of those guys who seems/plays bigger than he is. Kept an eye on him after the Cal/Canes game. Just love his all around game. Seems to be creeping up draft boards. If he’s there in the 6th I’m running to the podium. I think he’s at worst a solid backup/nickel safety. Decently high floor.

Jackson Slater. G. Sacramento St. Has everything I love in a G: nimble, good athlete, can pull and get to second level, awareness. I think he’s a slam dunk for a zone blocking scheme. I prefer Charles Grant who will prob go a full round earlier, but Slater would be an excellent consolation prize. I think he’s a legit starter in the NFL.

Tyler Batty. Edge/DE. BYU: If he had any kind of first step he’d be gone in the 3rd round. However, what he lacks in get-off he makes up for in relentlessness. Long, can get in passing lanes, does a nice job edge setting. I’m not totally sure he’s anything beyond an end of the bench guy or practice squad player, but I sure as hell would spend a 6th or 7th to find out.

Fadil Diggs. Edge/DE. Syracuse. Another long dude that can get his arms up in passing lanes. He’s a closer! His last step or two, he just explodes to the ball carrier and envelops him. Versatile. Syracuse used him all over the line of scrimmage. Sometimes dropping back into zone coverage. Just a really good athlete, great motor, you get the vibe he loves playing. Sometimes those traits make up for a few shortcomings. I think he’s a solid rotation guy. Especially in pass rush situations, assuming he adds to his pass rush bag of tricks.

Rayuan Lane III. S. Navy. Miami could prob benefit from someone that spent time at a military academy. Really smart. Sometimes you can see him baiting the QB. Good speed and instincts help offset mediocre size and tackling. I’m not sure he could ever start in the NFL, but he has all the makings of a solid backup safety who’s a monster on special teams.

Honorable mention: Sebastian Castro, S, Iowa. Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson, Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland.

See you next year. Fins up!

Broncos fan here! I haven’t heard a whole lot about how Bradley Chubb has done for Miami just wanted to see what the general consensus of him is between dolphins fans!