NFL Draft Primer – Miami Dolphins
MIAMI DOLPHINS
2010 Record: 7-9
1st Round Pick: #15
1. Running Back – It doesn’t look like Miami will be bringing back either of their two leading backs from last season, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. Both Brown and Williams had durability issues, but they combined to be at least adequate over the past few seasons. Losing both of them will make this the clear top priority on Draft Day.
Picks That Fit – The ‘Phins are arguably the only team with a true need at RB in the entire first round. That being the case, they should be in perfect position to snag Alabama’s Mark Ingram, who is far and away the best back in this draft.
2. Offensive Guard – This need goes hand-in-hand with finding a feature back when it comes to putting together a ground attack for the 2011 season. Miami needs a dominant presence on the interior of the offensive line to create opportunities for their running back, whoever that ends up being.
Picks That Fit – If, for some reason, they pass on Ingram in the first round, the only player at this position worth taking at #15 overall is Florida’s Mike Pouncey. Should they wait until Day 2 to fill this need, guys like Danny Watkins of Baylor and Marcus Cannon of TCU would be solid selections.
3. Quarterback – Has Chad Henne had enough time to truly prove himself as a starting QB? Probably not. However, the leashes have grown shorter for everyone in the NFL, from general managers and head coaches down to the signal-callers. Henne might not have done enough to keep Miami from drafting some competition for him.
Picks That Fit – It’s highly unlikely that Miami will use a first round pick on a QB, but starting on Day 2 it will definitely be on their radar. If they want to land a QB in the 2nd round, Florida State’s Christian Ponder, Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick, and Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett are all possibilities.
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