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Hey, I got nothing to do between 1 and 2 p.m. Thursday so why not spend it with Dolphins fans?
I will be on here for those 60 minutes so come aboard -- ask questions, make comments, insult my writing -- and we'll see if we can't have some fun.
By the way, if you leave your questions or comments early because your boss will be looking over your shoulder between 1-2 p.m., I'll answer those also.
I will be on here for those 60 minutes so come aboard -- ask questions, make comments, insult my writing -- and we'll see if we can't have some fun.
By the way, if you leave your questions or comments early because your boss will be looking over your shoulder between 1-2 p.m., I'll answer those also.
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what's ronnie brown's latest injury update? you said he was running i believe. TIA.
What he said. Geez, I aks you this every time you have a live blog hah.
hi armando do you know who will be the starting leftguard in 2008 drew mormino ike ndukwe or a rookie
hi heres my mock draft 1.c.long 2.henne 2.duane brown 3.kellen davis 4. john greco and jason taylor trade we draft 2.antone cason and 4.rubin nt peace
Are you a dolphins fan? I haven't heard you say something positive about anything dolphins in ages.
insult your writing? i'd much rather insult you personally, fagmando.
Which regime was more tight-lipped? This current regime or Nick Saban?
Hey Armando,
first off i really appreciate your thoroughness, it is really hard to stay sane during the off season.
How do you seriously think we will address our tight end situation? We still haven't gotten anyone who could be called decent.
While I believe the Cole report (somewhat...albeit Jason was a great beat writer for the Dolphins and probably used his contacts from back in "el dia"), I don't believe the Dolphins have "NO USE AT ALL" for Jason Taylor and feel ultimately compelled to deal him no matter what. I believe that they still feel that they could use him as a leader on defense and in the locker room. As long as they can win atleast 6 games (which would ultimately be a stretch, but please don't tell me that Parcells is sitting in his office dreaming of ending this season with only a handful of wins...I mean, he's just way too much of a competitor for that), I think that would be enough to placate Taylor from becoming a cancer, which is why teams deal big-name stars so cheaply in the first place. So anyway, that being said, Parcells is playing a big game of poker with JT's value across the league. And I agree with him!!! I mean, JT is one season removed from MVP. He's a game changer. In a year with "SUCH A WEAK FIRST ROUND OF TALENT" (which I really don't believe, because its what said EVERY YEAR by the media), you can't tell me that he isn't worth more to a team TRYING FOR NOW (much like the Fins and the Ricky deal back in '02), than some guy who may or may not contribute at all. So anyway, I know that you've iterated before that you think if the Fins got a 2nd rounder they should snatch it up immediately. I disagree. I like JT more playing for the Dolphins than having the next Matt Roth on my squad. BTW, I like your work.
'Mondo,
Who else is interested in JT besides the Jags? Maybe the eagles? Love your work
BTW,
I'm after a FIRST ROUNDER for JT.
#1 - Chris Long
#2 - (for JT) Branden Albert
#3 - Chris Williams/Gosder Cherilus
#4 - (from SD) John David Booty/Chad Henne
Armando,
Any word our supplemental picks yet? How did the personal visits w/ the Longs and Ryan go? Can you somehow post your live session on this blog? Thank you.
Armando
Since the 1st pick has so much value and the player selected will cost a fortune, what do you think it'll take for us to trade down?? I personally think its gonna have to be a three way trade.Also, in the past ten drafts how many times has the first pick been traded away?? One last question , how is Ricky Williams is he on track to be ready for offseason conditioning?
Armando, don't understand why you keep saying the Dolphins should draft McFadden. He may be the best player in the draft but he is not what we NEED. Running back is not a need on this team....or at least a pressing need. Don't understand why there hasn't been talk of the Raiders moving up to take Chris Long and let him play where his Dad played. I would be fine if we could move back to third or fourth and add some extra picks. Jake Long would be ideal but so would Dorsey or Gholston. All needs for us.....
Has Mormino bulked up during the off season?
I liked his tenacity and demeanor however last preseason he seemed to get man-handled.
anonymous, Armando is saying to take the best player with the number 1 pick. He believes this is D. McFadden. You have to hit on a player that your going to pay over 30+ mil guaranteed. Regardless of the postion. You can fill out the rest of your roster & needs with the rest of your draft & free agency.
For all of you wanting to take Jake Long (a LT with average feet who struggles with speed rushers, where there was a lack of them in the Big 10)
This is a great article about the difference in impact of great & good off. lineman & paying them huge amounts of money. Remember this draft is deep in offensive lineman this year.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ross_tucker/03/26/oline.salaries1/index.html?eref=T1
Armondo, can you tell me why you want to trade the best player on the team? do you think Bill and company care if you writte stupid things like that? I bet that any predictions you may have about the delfines are why off...
AndyP
Came by for a couple of minutes to check up on the blog and see all these questions already so let me get them out of the way.
James: Ronnie Brown had surgery in October and his agent has said he's way ahead of schedule. Having said that, it is quite possible Brown will not be ready for the start of training camp, although that is his goal.
Anon: I don't know who the starting left guard will be. Neither do the Dolphins.
Branden: I want the Dolphins to win because I am a fan of ME and it benefits me when they win.
And I have said some positive things about them, but think about it: We're talking about a 1-15 team that fired the coach and GM. The new regime is in a bunker and in free agency improved mostly the special teams.
Not a lot of positives out there to say.
Mando! Live Blog!
I can see your logic on picking McFadden, although personally I don't think he has the maturity/character to be such an investment. With a good line, we don't need a 1st overall pick to get the job done at RB. With that said my question is-what's the possibility of grabbing a DT like Dorsey?
Anon: To insult me personally you would have to meet me face to face, but you are too much of a coward to even sign a name much less get out from behind your computer, you homewhipped loser.
Dear Artist: So far the Nick Saban regime was an open book compared to this one.
But there is a get together to meet Ireland and Sparano on Friday and eventually the season will start and lips will loosen up. Always happens.
Andyrew: Draft
Alex: Still looking for a question somewhere inside your epic-sized post.
Shawn from NC: I do not know. I know at least two teams called the Dolphins about JT, but I don't know which. I am assuming one might be Jacksonville, but remember in my post I said I didn't know if Del Rio's interest in Taylor had reached the point where he's making calls to Miami.
MartinK: Supp. picks will come out next week, likely Mon or Tues.
JDizzle: There hasn't been a trade among the top five picks since 2004. Meanwhile, Ricky is in the offseason program which began Monday.
Anon: I understand the Dolphins will not draft McFadden. They were not even present at his Pro Day. But ...
He is the BEST player in the draft IMHO. And I will address the issue of need in an upcoming column in The Herald.
airpedro: Actually Mormino spent all of last season bulking up and recovering from his shoulder injury.
OndyP: The idea of trading a 34 year old player for a high draft pick -- a first or second rounder -- in a year your team is not going to be a playoff contender is not "stupid."
And I suppose since you believe that to be true, you'll think Bill Parcells is stupid if he does it? Be real.
Red Dog: Thanks for showing up!
Dorsey has the injury flags and those are more pronounced than McFadden character flags.
And you talked about investment -- that means you make this pick thinking about the future not just now. So while it is true the OL is questionable now, who is to say it will be questionable in 2009 or 2010 when McFadden will be reaching his prime?
A-
I am curious to why you think the Dolphins offseason has been unsuccessful so far since we have focused more on cheaper, younger up and coming players rather than high priced older players. I work with several Jet fans and they are very excited about some of their moves. Even though NY record was better than us this year I feel the team was in a similar position as ours. I think that unfortunately NY will most likely beat us the next 2-3 years but they better win a championship because they will be in big trouble the time we are hopefully hitting our prime. Players like Jenkins, Faneco, Richardson, T. Jones, L. Coles, K. Jenkins, etc. will be way past their prime or gone and the team salary cap will be a nightmare. Considering that both teams are at the same point this year, do you believe the current Dolphin strategy (Young FA & draft) is better or worse than the overspending of NY?
hi A-Sal, will the dolphins be making the 1st pick Friday night or Saturday? How many picks do they
have at this point? When is the first mini camp? Please keep the articles about dolphin football coming,enjoy reading your articles.
I'm a big Chris Long fan, but I think the Fins have to go with Jake Long for one reason:
The only way to really know what we have at QB is to have an OL that can protect the QB.
Putting Jake on the right side and keeping Carey on the left would be the best way to go.
What do you think Armando?
Hey A-
Want to know who the Fins are targeting later in the draft. we know the usual suspects at no.1, how about 2nd or third round guys the Fins may be targeting? any word? Thanks man!
Mando: so what sleepers are there in the later rounds? think well have any good steals in the 2nd day of the draft? do u think were targeting receivers in the draft, if so who? and what are the chances they are able to trade down? if were not able to trade down what are the chances that we let the pick pass, and if we do what happens if no one wants to pay the 1st pick $??? oh and whats really going on with taylor?? i love taylor but truth is if we can get 2 picks for him either 1st and 4th or 2nd and 3rd that would be great
off beat question, who write the heat blog, it never has any comments? is it because no one cares or is the writer that bad??
Armando,
My insight tells me the other team interested in JT is NY Giants, work on that and I pretty sure you will fond something, questions:
1). Do you think that the dolphins front office has not done a good jog up to this point, because i see otherwise, I say play to your advantages, well special teams it is.
2). Have you had any contact with the new miami players, any coments or discussions
Thanks
Jonathan
I get the feeling this regime likes Beck more than anyone available in the draft, and won't be selecting a quarterback in the first two rounds. Do you have any idea at all what they really think about Beck? Do you plan to ask them about him anytime soon?
so what is the deal with Beck??? is he working hard this offseason? whats he doing? if he aint impressing now than we have to look elsewhere hes over 26 already and thats pretty old for a guy just learning, if he hits his prime and is srill making rookie mistakes then he no good to us, what do u think? r u looking hard at any quarterbacks in the draft, besides ryan which i think will be a sure bust
While Chris Long seems to be a perfect fit for the scheme the dolphins want to run on defense next year, it seems a shame that we would pass on Jake Long. Are there more quality O-lineman that we could pick up later in the draft for maybe a cheaper price? Do you invision any receivers being chosen? If so, who?
Armando, for sake of dicussion, let's say the dolphins address Def Line with their 1st overall pick barring a trade out of there (which won't happen). That pick would be Vernon Gholston, Glenn Dorsey or Chris long. If that's the case, who do see Miami taking with it's next 2 picks in the 2nd round?
OK, I'm here a little early so let's get restarted.
hp in pa: I understand what the Dolphins are doing. They built something of a foundation in free agency and will continue doing so in this draft. That's fine. But when people say it is genius or it turns things around, I have a real problem with that. Look at Miami's roster today. Does anyone see six wins? Four maybe and I'm usually optimistic on the wins.
As for the Jets, yes, they underpaid. But to say they're dumb for the moves they've made is going to far. I would remind everyone the Jets have been better than the Dolphins for quite some time now and likely will continue to be in the coming season. That doesn't make them dumber.
Armando - If the Dolphins draft C Long #1, who do you see them taking in the 2nd round with their 2 picks?
dude, did you see you PFT was making fun of you yesterday?
Dolphin Wil: The Dolphins' first minicamp is May 2-4. They will have three camps this year.
Early may for rooks, mid-late may for vets. June 6-8 mandatory for everyone.
The Dolphins have all their picks in every round except the fifth which goes to KC for Trent Green. The team also has two second-round picks.
A couple quick questions for you:
what's ronnie brown's latest injury update? you said he was running i believe. do you know who will be the starting leftguard in 2008 drew mormino ike ndukwe or a rookie?heres my mock draft 1.c.long 2.henne 2.duane brown 3.kellen davis 4. john greco and jason taylor trade we draft 2.antone cason and 4.rubin nt
...Are you a dolphins fan? I haven't heard you say something positive about anything dolphins in ages.Which regime was more tight-lipped? This current regime or Nick Saban?first off i really appreciate your thoroughness, it is really hard to stay sane during the off season How do you seriously think we will address our tight end situation? We still haven't gotten anyone who could be called decent. While I believe the Cole report (somewhat...albeit Jason was a great beat writer for the Dolphins and probably used his contacts from back in "el dia"), I don't believe the Dolphins have "NO USE AT ALL" for Jason Taylor and feel ultimately compelled to deal him no matter what. I believe that they still feel that they could use him as a leader on defense and in the locker room. As long as they can win atleast 6 games (which would ultimately be a stretch, but please don't tell me that Parcells is sitting in his office dreaming of ending this season with only a handful of wins...I mean, he's just way too much of a competitor for that), I think that would be enough to placate Taylor from becoming a cancer, which is why teams deal big-name stars so cheaply in the first place. So anyway, that being said, Parcells is playing a big game of poker with JT's value across the league. And I agree with him!!! I mean, JT is one season removed from MVP. He's a game changer. In a year with "SUCH A WEAK FIRST ROUND OF TALENT" (which I really don't believe, because its what said EVERY YEAR by the media), you can't tell me that he isn't worth more to a team TRYING FOR NOW (much like the Fins and the Ricky deal back in '02), than some guy who may or may not contribute at all. So anyway, I know that you've iterated before that you think if the Fins got a 2nd rounder they should snatch it up immediately. I disagree. I like JT more playing for the Dolphins than having the next Matt Roth on my squad. BTW, I like your work. Who else is interested in JT besides the Jags? Maybe the eagles? Love your work.I'm after a FIRST ROUNDER for JT.
#1 - Chris Long
#2 - (for JT) Branden Albert
#3 - Chris Williams/Gosder Cherilus
#4 - (from SD) John David Booty/Chad HenneAny word our supplemental picks yet? How did the personal visits w/ the Longs and Ryan go? Can you somehow post your live session on this blog?
Since the 1st pick has so much value and the player selected will cost a fortune, what do you think it'll take for us to trade down?? I personally think its gonna have to be a three way trade.Also, in the past ten drafts how many times has the first pick been traded away?? One last question , how is Ricky Williams is he on track to be ready for offseason conditioning?
don't understand why you keep saying the Dolphins should draft McFadden. He may be the best player in the draft but he is not what we NEED. Running back is not a need on this team....or at least a pressing need. Don't understand why there hasn't been talk of the Raiders moving up to take Chris Long and let him play where his Dad played. I would be fine if we could move back to third or fourth and add some extra picks. Jake Long would be ideal but so would Dorsey or Gholston. All needs for us.....
Has Mormino bulked up during the off season?
I liked his tenacity and demeanor however last preseason he seemed to get man-handled.
Armando is saying to take the best player with the number 1 pick. He believes this is D. McFadden. You have to hit on a player that your going to pay over 30+ mil guaranteed. Regardless of the postion. You can fill out the rest of your roster & needs with the rest of your draft & free agency.
For all of you wanting to take Jake Long (a LT with average feet who struggles with speed rushers, where there was a lack of them in the Big 10)
This is a great article about the difference in impact of great & good off. lineman & paying them huge amounts of money. Remember this draft is deep in offensive lineman this year.
Armondo, can you tell me why you want to trade the best player on the team? do you think Bill and company care if you writte stupid things like that? I bet that any predictions you may have about the delfines are why off...
Came by for a couple of minutes to check up on the blog and see all these questions already so let me get them out of the way.
Ronnie Brown had surgery in October and his agent has said he's way ahead of schedule. Having said that, it is quite possible Brown will not be ready for the start of training camp, although that is his goal.
Armando Salguero said...
Anon: I don't know who the starting left guard will be. Neither do the Dolphins.
I want the Dolphins to win because I am a fan of ME and it benefits me when they win.
And I have said some positive things about them, but think about it: We're talking about a 1-15 team that fired the coach and GM. The new regime is in a bunker and in free agency improved mostly the special teams.
Not a lot of positives out there to say.
Mando! Live Blog!
I can see your logic on picking McFadden, although personally I don't think he has the maturity/character to be such an investment. With a good line, we don't need a 1st overall pick to get the job done at RB. With that said my question is-what's the possibility of grabbing a DT like Dorsey?
To insult me personally you would have to meet me face to face, but you are too much of a coward to even sign a name much less get out from behind your computer, you homewhipped loser.
So far the Nick Saban regime was an open book compared to this one.
But there is a get together to meet Ireland and Sparano on Friday and eventually the season will start and lips will loosen up. Always happens.
Still looking for a question somewhere inside your epic-sized post.
I do not know. I know at least two teams called the Dolphins about JT, but I don't know which. I am assuming one might be Jacksonville, but remember in my post I said I didn't know if Del Rio's interest in Taylor had reached the point where he's making calls to Miami.
Supp. picks will come out next week, likely Mon or Tues.
There hasn't been a trade among the top five picks since 2004. Meanwhile, Ricky is in the offseason program which began Monday.
I understand the Dolphins will not draft McFadden. They were not even present at his Pro Day. But ...
He is the BEST player in the draft IMHO. And I will address the issue of need in an upcoming column in The Herald.
Actually Mormino spent all of last season bulking up and recovering from his shoulder injury.
The idea of trading a 34 year old player for a high draft pick -- a first or second rounder -- in a year your team is not going to be a playoff contender is not "stupid."
And I suppose since you believe that to be true, you'll think Bill Parcells is stupid if he does it? Be real.
Thanks for showing up!
Dorsey has the injury flags and those are more pronounced than McFadden character flags.
And you talked about investment -- that means you make this pick thinking about the future not just now. So while it is true the OL is questionable now, who is to say it will be questionable in 2009 or 2010 when McFadden will be reaching his prime?
I am curious to why you think the Dolphins offseason has been unsuccessful so far since we have focused more on cheaper, younger up and coming players rather than high priced older players. I work with several Jet fans and they are very excited about some of their moves. Even though NY record was better than us this year I feel the team was in a similar position as ours. I think that unfortunately NY will most likely beat us the next 2-3 years but they better win a championship because they will be in big trouble the time we are hopefully hitting our prime. Players like Jenkins, Faneco, Richardson, T. Jones, L. Coles, K. Jenkins, etc. will be way past their prime or gone and the team salary cap will be a nightmare. Considering that both teams are at the same point this year, do you believe the current Dolphin strategy (Young FA & draft) is better or worse than the overspending of NY?
hi A-Sal, will the dolphins be making the 1st pick Friday night or Saturday? How many picks do they
have at this point? When is the first mini camp? Please keep the articles about dolphin football coming,enjoy reading your articles.
I'm a big Chris Long fan, but I think the Fins have to go with Jake Long for one reason:
The only way to really know what we have at QB is to have an OL that can protect the QB.
Putting Jake on the right side and keeping Carey on the left would be the best way to go.
What do you think Armando?
Want to know who the Fins are targeting later in the draft. we know the usual suspects at no.1, how about 2nd or third round guys the Fins may be targeting? any word? Thanks man!
Mando: so what sleepers are there in the later rounds? think well have any good steals in the 2nd day of the draft? do u think were targeting receivers in the draft, if so who? and what are the chances they are able to trade down? if were not able to trade down what are the chances that we let the pick pass, and if we do what happens if no one wants to pay the 1st pick $??? oh and whats really going on with taylor?? i love taylor but truth is if we can get 2 picks for him either 1st and 4th or 2nd and 3rd that would be great off beat question, who write the heat blog, it never has any comments? is it because no one cares or is the writer that bad??
My insight tells me the other team interested in JT is NY Giants, work on that and I pretty sure you will fond something, questions:
1). Do you think that the dolphins front office has not done a good jog up to this point, because i see otherwise, I say play to your advantages, well special teams it is.
2). Have you had any contact with the new miami players, any coments or discussions
I get the feeling this regime likes Beck more than anyone available in the draft, and won't be selecting a quarterback in the first two rounds. Do you have any idea at all what they really think about Beck? Do you plan to ask them about him anytime soon?
so what is the deal with Beck??? is he working hard this offseason? whats he doing? if he aint impressing now than we have to look elsewhere hes over 26 already and thats pretty old for a guy just learning, if he hits his prime and is srill making rookie mistakes then he no good to us, what do u think? r u looking hard at any quarterbacks in the draft, besides ryan which i think will be a sure bust
While Chris Long seems to be a perfect fit for the scheme the dolphins want to run on defense next year, it seems a shame that we would pass on Jake Long. Are there more quality O-lineman that we could pick up later in the draft for maybe a cheaper price? Do you invision any receivers being chosen? If so, who?
Armando, for sake of dicussion, let's say the dolphins address Def Line with their 1st overall pick barring a trade out of there (which won't happen). That pick would be Vernon Gholston, Glenn Dorsey or Chris long. If that's the case, who do see Miami taking with it's next 2 picks in the
2nd rd?
Thats all I wanted to ask
Fox Mulder: I don't think you use the first overall pick in the draft for a RT. If the Dolphins believe Jake Long is a great LT, then that makes sense. But a RT you can pretty much find later.
Anon: The team has not yet set up its draft board so it really isn't targetting anybody yet.
They want help at G, TE, QB, CB and DE/LB. Keep your eyes on Quentin Groves of Auburn if he's around with the second pick of the second round.
Isn't there anyone on this blog that knows how to spell??? I know it's just a football blog, but things like this start in one place and continue to another. Soon the whole country will be speaking in ebonics. who dat be? wut up? dat dude he a bad mudda fuh.
Hello Armando,
What is your take on the QB situation? I have always liked McCown.
Anon: Also forgot the WR corps needs help, too.
Anon: I don't know why the Heat blog isn't very popular. Maybe because folks like you are here instead of there.
Jonathan: I understand special teams is important, which is something the Dolphins apparently didn't realize at the start of last year. This regime has made a commitment to improving that area in free agency. But if that is the best thing that comes out of this offseason, the coming season is going to be veeerryy long.
If you were a general manager in the NFL, would you give up your late first round pick to rent Jason Taylor for a few years?
Armando, Have you had the opportunity to speak one on one with Sparano? I was wondering what your impression of him was based on your past experience with Cameron, Saban, Wannstedt and Johnson.
Hey, Armando. I asked this in your last blog, I just copied/pasted it to this one...
You wrote about a week ago that Jake Long is not the pick. Yet, Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, Scott Wright, and Mike Mayock all say it is a possibility. What do you know that they don't?
I personally think the Dolphins are going to draft Chris Long or trade with Atlanta and take Gholston, so I agree that Jake Long isn't the choice, but why are you so certain? We had same number of the staff at Ryan's, the Long's, and Henne's, workouts, so how does the number of staff rule out Jake Long, or crown Matt Ryan over Henne?
If you can, enlighten us, and if you do have inside info., how about a hint on the pick...?
Armando,
What does Parcells think about the ownership change and will this be reason for him to leave the Dolphins? Therefore possible front-office chaos again?
Voo, Beck himself has not been told what the new regime thinks of him.
I think he will get a chance to show his ability and compete with McCown. I also think they Dolphins will add a QB in the draft or as an undrafted free agent. I don't see Ryan being taken No. 1.
Jose: Two scouts have told me this is the best year for offensive tackles in maybe a decade.
Steve: OL with one maybe both of those.
PFT made fun of me yesterday? He's got to stand at the back of a very long line.
Can you please clarify that if we draft Chris Long, he will not play defensive end? He is way too small for a DE in the 3-4 scheme. Frankly, it seems to me that he is only highly valuable for teams that run a 3-4. Because, as an every down DE in a 4-3, he really doesn't have that Jason Taylor round the corner speed. He's more of a Patrick Kerney and you really wouldn't use a high #1 for that player. . . .
bill in foxborough: Good question.
Any truth to the rumour that the fins new defensive strategy will be to have the front line all fart at the same time to draw constant false starts on the opposing teams offense?
Alex (epic post guy): No. A third yes. A first absolutely not.
JustAnotherDumbApatheticAmerican: Tru dat.
Armando, Is Dan Connor on the Fins radar with the first pick in the 2nd round, if Connor drops that far? Luke warm interest in Flacco-smokescreen or do the fins really like Henne that much more? Thanks Armando-you rock like tube socks.
Patrick: I will get that opportunity tomorrow when the Dolphins have set up a meet and greet with Sparano and Ireland for invited media.
Any news on Chad Henne? Who do yo think is the best between Henne, Flacco, and Brohm?
Anon: My impression of McCown is he has much growing to do and needs a lot of coaching. He looks the part but has consistently made poor decisions in his career. I suspect if he get one GREAT coach working with him for two or three years, he'll get it. He has not had that in his career, bouncing from place to place.
Armando,
I like everything that the Trio has done to date. They purged the team. Made some smart value moves in free agency.
I dont agree with you about making big moves, splashes, and spending big money for players in free agency. When your building from the ground up you just dont do it.
You do it when you have to fill holes on a playoff caliber team to get to the Super Bowl
Parcell's is smart, and has built playoff contenders "everywhere" he has gone.
His downfall is his "coaching" because he can tend to be stubbornly conservative in his play calling - which gets him into trouble sometimes.
Since he isnt coaching we have the best of both worlds.
I would love to see them take Jake Long if he can be used at left to fill that need.
Miami needs to focus on building the O-Line, Secondary, and possible bringing in a good WR.
I would be surprised if Parcell's spend the money on Ryan at QB - because I think he rather find a diamond in the ruff like a "Romo"
Dont you agree?
mando...
What round do you think they will take a QB... I think it would be a late rounder. I know they like Henne and maybe Flacco but there are more pressing needs than using another high round pick on a QB. Also What about Chris Simms? Do you think we could get him from Tampa and would he be an upgrade?
Steve: Jake Long isn't the pick because there still is not a certainty he is a great NFL left tackle. Because this is a great year to find tackles later on. Because Bill Parcells doesn't typically invest high picks on OL, with Fabini being an exception. Because there are two or three players with higher grades than Jake Long.
Add all those up and it makes a pretty compelling argument in my mind why Jake Long is not the guy.
Inside information? Not yet. Soon. But not yet.
2 of our biggest needs forever is QB + a difference making WR-when will thes be address? Also, I would love to get Brian Brohm-any chance?
Any updates on the injury status of Brown, Ricky, Bell, etc...
Mando,
ON OFFENSE: Where exactly should Vernon Carey be playing? He's just good enough not to be upset but not quite good enough to be excited about. I've heard talk about keeping him at LT or even moving him to guard. The guy's best season was at RT...why not keep him there?
ON DEFENSE: If the season started today who would the starting front 7 be. I see one legitimate star (Taylor) one washed up joker (Porter) a dissapointment who may redeem himself (Roth), a couple pensioners (Fergusson and Holiday) and a bunch of clowns. What a decline from the glory days. Your thoughts?
Anon: Great questions about the ownership change.
Parcells told me he knew this change was coming, but I have a hard time completely buying that because he made a big deal of the fact he chose to work for the Dolphins over the Falcons because he knew Wayne Huizenga better.
I think Huizenga will be out in two or three years. Parcells has a four-year contract. I think the odds of Parcells working through the end of that four years are slim, with his love for money being the only thing that might keep him tied that long.
Jeez!! I can't understand that man. You're telling me if your Jacksonville, Dallas, Green Bay, or Indy (even though they don't really have one), you wouldn't give up that first round pick to acquire a guy that will be an IMMENSE presence on the field...a GAME CHANGER?? For the propsect of drafting someone who will be a BIG question mark as to his ability to help the cause that same year...that SAME YEAR that YOU WANT to make a championship run??! Of course you would, but the media likes to make the argument of all these probowl players (not defensive MVP's mind you) who go to other teams on the cheap, but the distinction is THAT THEY WERE DISGRUNTLED! So obviously the better option is to let them go before they cause to much trouble, and you have to let them go cheaply because you have NO leverage in negotiations. JT didn't do that! Even though many media outlets in South Florida were calling for him to do that, probably just so they could write a good story on the Fins because there is nothing else to really write about. He didn't do it. He publicly professes his happiness, and Parcells publicly professes that he will "stay here or retire". You want him? Give up a first round pick. Applause to Bill for being a genius. That guys is good.
I dont agree Porter is washed up !!! He came on strong at the end of the season.
and WAS miss-used
Armando, do you think we are still going to be looking for a WR in the draft. Our lineup still looks a bit weak, but our TE lineup looks horrendous, do you think we will look for a TE or WR early in the draft?
ao: The fact is the Dolphins will run a 3-4 so the point is moot.
fathead: The fart rumor is not true. The fact is only the tackles will fart while the DE and edge linebackers burp.
So Mando your #1 is who Chris Long?
Mando,
It's time to cut the BS and answer the real question on people's minds.
Will Ted Ginn's biggest contribution be on offence or special teams?
I know the answer. Do you?
Chopper Riding Fin Fan: Connor would be great in the second round, but as you suggested, it would have to be with the first pick of the second round because he'll be rated higher than that and too much of a value pick to go any lower.
Anon: Brohm. Not the best arm. Just the better QB.
Mando...
Do you have a complete mock draft for '08 for all of the rounds the dolphins pick? If so what are they? How did you do in '07 with your mock draft versus what players they actually took? How many compensatory picks will the phins get any guesses? I say four...
Armando, great work on this blog. Where do you come down on the Chris Long v. Vernon Gholston debate? I know Gholston may have more raw ability, but I would far rather have Long for his attitude and instincts.
can you name so of those late rd OL's the dolphins could look at, and what school they are from.
fmagliv: I don't see Ryan either, as I've stated. Too many interceptions in college. How will he throw fewer interceptions in the pros?
If Long were a sure-fire LT, I could see it, but nobody is really certain he is that.
phinknoli: Chris Simms? I haven't heard that one. As for a QB, I think you take a quarterback every year no matter what, no matter your needs. But I'm not the GM.
With both of our lines so depleted...are there anymore quality free agents to sign for both lines?----Ray from San Diego, CA
Hi armando, thanks for the question and answer set.
Now, my question....
You have been through at least three coaches classes now for the phins.
With your expereince, when you look back from then to now, what has been the best feeling around the team at the start of a new regime? As in, when you thought the intial moves were solid and the feeling from players and personal who would talk was the greatest and most scencere.
I am looking for early viewpoint and not the evolution explosion of bulls**t that happend when those regimes colapsed.
Hi Armando, if the Dolphins were to invest in a 3-4 pass rusher, don't you think Quentin Groves is much faster than either Gholston or Long?
Tom Olivadotti: Haven't typed that name in a long time ... Anyway, Vernon Carey would be an OK right tackle if you have excellent players next to him. I don't think the LT experiment worked.
On defense: JT, Holliday, Ferguson, Starks, Porter, Torbor, Crowder. Obviously, I've moved Torbor inside and that's not how it will look initially, but I don't have the benefit of a draft yet.
Hi Mando, iam from Switzerland, so sorry about my English. But do you think Matt Roth will go to the Pro Bowl once in his career or will he turn out as a bust?
Thanks
Mando,
Word on Ryan. Beck had better rating and we have him already.
I agree on McCown - possibly good with right QB Coach and good OLine
More pressing needs at OL, DB, TE & WR. If Ronnie and Ricky are healthy.
But I like that the team is getting younger fast
trade ronnie brown and our #1 to the falcons for their 1st and second round pick and draft mcfadden
Alex: I'm going to answer a question with a question. How many games did Jason Taylor change last year? So how is it you're calling him a game-changer?
fgmavli: My No. 1 is trade down. But if they can't do that, Chris Long.
Vernon Gholston: He's a freak of nature, and pretty smart.............. could he be the guy at no. 1?
C'mon Mando. I'm not calling him a "game changer". I'm calling him a "DEFENSIVE MVP"...bro! No one position (except MAYBE qb) is a game-changer on a GARBAGE team! You can gameplan around any ONE guy. None of my aforementioned teams are like that. No thoughts on my reasoning?
Mando, how many first round picks are really truly sure fire??? Maybe once every 5 years? If JLong isn't a sure fire, CLong isn't a sure fire either. Do you really take McFadden when your needs are everywhere else other than running back?
Have you heard anything about how Beck is doing with the new coaches?
Chase: TE is a greater need than WR right now, especially with the offense Henning usually deploys. And I don't think the TE they got in free agency, who had like nine career catches, will suddently become Jason Whitten.
Mando,
You wrote:
On defense: JT, Holliday, Ferguson, Starks, Porter, Torbor, Crowder.
You can do that on the OLine can you? Thats why I hold on to Jake Long at #1
He's in the top 3 for a reason, I havent read any negative press on him anywhere, so why dont you feel he's not worth the pick.
.. if we cant trade out
Anon: Actually, I've been around six sets of coaches dating from Shula, JJ, Wannstedt, Saban, Cameron and now Sparano.
The greatest expectations were set by Jimmy. He was coming home where he won a national title and had just won two super bowls. People thought he walked on water ... until he messed with Marino and blew a couple of first round picks.
I agree with you on J. Long not being the first p;ick if he is going to play the right side..........
And from what I've seen his footwork kinda sucks to be an elite LT, so I'd be surprised if the Fins played him at LT, which means he probably won't be the first pick.
CM: I think Gholston, but I am by no means an expert having seen maybe two Virg. games and two OSU games last year. That guy just shows up more.
Sissgirl: Matt Roth to the pro bowl? Not while he's on a 3-4 team.
Gary Stevens: Haven't typed that name in a long time, either ... I like Ginn's potential. I say he'll be a good receiver with the right coaching.
Alex: read your post. You said GAME CHANGER. By the way, take Green Bay out of that group. They don't have a proven QB.
I agree that our best hope is to trade out of #1
Well then..... lets hope Jerry Jones really wants McFadden bad enough... to compliment Barber.
and gives us his two 1st rounders
Ray in San Diego: If there are more anonymous OL for Miami to sign, they aren't making much of an effort to do it. I think they wait on the draft, which as I wrote earlier is supposed to be a good one for OL>
nosurething: Nobody is every a sure thing.
The only sure thing is it is past 2 p.m. so I gotta go.
Thank you all for stopping by.
God bless you.
fmagliv said...
I agree that our best hope is to trade out of #1
Well then..... lets hope Jerry Jones really wants McFadden bad enough... to compliment Barber.
and gives us his two 1st rounders
The cowboys aren't going to trade their 2 1st rounders to move up if they think there is any chance they can get Felix Jones(who should be available when they pick). I would love nothing better than for the Phins to trade out of the #1 spot and get more picks but it doesn't seem as though it will happen. Right now it would seem that C. Long might be the pick and that's not such a bad thing if moved to OLB.
A.S., How many OL do you think the Phin's draft?
Thanks
Phan in Hou.
Armando,
Now that Dorsey had his pro-day do you think he is a possibility, and what is your thought on trading down and how can it be done if possible.
Jonathan
I've said it once and I'll say it a thousand times. "It's going to take a three way trade for the Dolphins to trade out of the first pick.
Why , because no one team wants to give up the value it takes for the first pick, along with accepting the steep cost of signing that pick! Add on the fact there is no clear cut first pick in this draft and you make a tuff scenario for the Dolphins in terms of trading down. I think this will show/test the skills of Bill and Jeff. One thing we can be sure of is Bill and Jeff won't be drafting another family with our first pick,PRAISE GOD for that!!!!
And God bless you, Armando, lively exchange today. I was unable to participate, but after an exhausting day performing rounds, it is enjoyable decompressing with a neat Hennessy while reading your blog. Success, always.
G. Restrepo III
Coral Gables
Hennessy sounds good...
The draft........If they cant trade down, this is how it goes down...#1 c.long..OFL.after that go for flacco and then trade JT for more OFL.........
hey armando, it's spelled witten. and why didn't you include jim bates on your coaching carousel.
My bad. Thank you.
Man, Dolphins sign a player and there's no post? Maybe if Mando wrote more about DOlphins and less silly baseball we'd have some Crocker info. GGthuGG peace out
Does anyone on here know a good Beef Wellington recipe? Some friends are coming in from Cabo San Rapheal this evening and I wanted to do something special.
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