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The Dolphins taking Jake Long over Matt Ryan. The gift that keeps giving.

Long's days numbered in Miami?
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The Miami Dolphins had a weak spot in their offensive line at right tackle that they hope to fill in the short term with Stanford's Jonathan Martin, whom they drafted with the 10th pick of the second round Friday. The Sun-Sentinel's Mike Berandino thinks it's possible that their long-term plan might actually see Martin replacing former No. 1 overall pick Jake Long at left tackle.

"The more I do the calculations, the more it seems Jake Long is about to get caught in the vortex of this sweeping Dolphins overhaul," Berandino said.

"It might not happen this offseason, but the massive left tackle -- whose massive contract runs out after next season -- is on shaky ground just the same."

Berandino points to a number of factors to make his case. First, Long has battled a sore knee for a couple of years, underwent shoulder surgery in 2010 and ended last season on IR with a torn biceps. There's also a shift under new coach Joe Philbin to a leaner, quicker roster, which doesn't play perfectly to Long's manhandling ways.

However, GM Jeff Ireland doesn't appear concerned about Long transitioning to a new scheme.

"Jake Long can transfer to any scheme," Ireland insisted, "in any offense and any team in the National Footballl League, in my opinion. I think the guy is a tremendous athlete. He's quick. He's strong. He can do it."

He's also gone to the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons, which means it would be a bit surprising if the Dolphins actually let Long leave after his rookie contract runs out after the 2012 campaign.

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Not a shannahan draft without an RB!

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Eh...ok next pick

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like picking a rb , qb's best friend . He needs to hang onto the ball though .

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[quote=SkinzWin;913297]There's your late round rb gem. Alfred Morris Florida Atlantic[/quote]

All Sun Belt 2nd team

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Wow...

Dude looks TERRIBLE in the NFL.com combine video...

SLOW 40 time.... Dropped a ball on a route...

and looked completely BORED and UNENTHUSIASTIC throughout the whole thing....

why the hell not Polk if RB??

2nd TEAM ALL-SUN BELT??? Sheesh.

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Read that he is a good blocker

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I would have rather had [URL="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/cyrus-gray?id=2532851"]Cyrus Gray -RB- Texas A&M[/URL], but I am just a guy on a couch.

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[quote=mooby;913299]Anyone want to give me a recap of all our picks right now? Only got my phone on me and my espn app is screwed up.[/quote]

1) Robert Griffin QB
3) Josh LeRibeus G
4) Kirk Cousins QB
4) Keenan Robinson LB
5) Adam Gettis G
6) Alfred Morris RB

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[quote=81forHOF;913298]I think he maybe a FB[/quote]

I think he's a rb. Set a school record 3527 yards and 27 touchdowns for his career.

[url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/232857/alfred-morris]Alfred Morris Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio - Florida Atlantic Owls - ESPN[/url]

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Alfred Morris over Chris Polk........did I miss something here?

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Heard he might have to convert to FB.

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Are we loaded at CB or am I missing something??

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[quote=SkinzWin;913297]There's your late round rb gem. Alfred Morris Florida Atlantic[/quote]
The guy's highlight reel is impressive.

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[quote=SkinzWin;913310]I think he's a rb. Set a school record 3527 yards and 27 touchdowns for his career.

[URL="http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/232857/alfred-morris"]Alfred Morris Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio - Florida Atlantic Owls - ESPN[/URL][/quote]
Played RB in college but PFW has him projecting as FB in pros. Which I guess would make more sense for us

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[quote=Hail to the Redskins;913314]Are we loaded at CB or am I missing something??[/quote]

Lol I was thinking the same thing

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he seems worse than polk in every way i can see... i never saw morris play though, so i can't compare. i guess we'll see in preseason though.

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[quote=Hail to the Redskins;913314]Are we loaded at CB or am I missing something??[/quote]

RGIII is going to play both ways. CB and QB. And kick field goals. Sammy Baugh style...

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[quote=HITman21;913311]Alfred Morris over Chris Polk........did I miss something here?[/quote]

You didnt get the memo that we want to be mediocre next year?

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Just youtube'd him.....dude runs hard.....looks like he's hard to bring down. Fights for yards.....but I [B]was[/B] watching a highlight reel.

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[quote=81forHOF;913316]Played RB in college but PFW has him projecting as FB in pros. Which I guess would make more sense for us[/quote]

But don't we have Darryl young?

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[quote=CultBrennan59;913320]You didnt get the memo that we want to be mediocre next year?[/quote]

If you're relying on the 6th round pick for success -- you're gonna have a bad time.

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Morris = Jacobs
Royster = Bradshaw
Helu = Ward

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Yeah Gannaway was also available..

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Not very happy with this draft. No secondary depth whatsoever on this team.

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And the cardinals got a great underrated CB/S in Justin Bethel

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Does anyone have a highlight tape on Alfred Morris?

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;913328]Does anyone have a highlight tape on Alfred Morris?[/quote]

Yes but its practically shot from space
[YT]J7PIvsSRkEw[/YT]

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913324]Morris = Jacobs
Royster = Bradshaw
Helu = Ward[/quote]

Jacobs, Bradshaw, Ward = 32nd rank rushing team last year. Fact.

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[QUOTE=Dirtbag59;913330]Yes but its practically shot from space

[YT]J7PIvsSRkEw[/YT][/QUOTE]



Why would YOU shoot that film from so far away.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913330]Yes but its practically shot from space
[YT]J7PIvsSRkEw[/YT][/quote]
So there really is life .... out there .....

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[quote=IrMitchell;913326]Not very happy with this draft. No secondary depth whatsoever on this team.[/quote]

muahahahah! Pardon my french but I ****ing love it.

Cornerback is always such a safe pick because it's really an easy job where unless you're playing the Lions you're really only involved in 4 or 5 plays a game. Plus we've spent most of the last few years drafting safeties and corners. Time to get guys that play up front, guys that get after the passer and block the guys that go after the passers.

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I'm drafting Morris in my fantasy league next year!

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Wow Trent Robinson just got drafted NOW!?!?!?

He was an absolute stud for State.

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[quote=SkinzWin;913331]Jacobs, Bradshaw, Ward = 32nd rank rushing team last year. Fact.[/quote]

I'm talking 2008. Derrick Ward hasn't been on the Giants in years.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913335]muahahahah! Pardon my french but I ****ing love it.

Cornerback is always such a safe pick because it's really an easy job where unless you're playing the Lions you're really only involved in 4 or 5 plays a game. Plus we've spent most of the last few years drafting safeties and corners. Time to get guys that play up front, guys that get after the passer and block the guys that go after the passers.[/quote]

I'd love to be able to convince myself the same.

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[quote=SkinzWin;913322]But don't we have Darryl young?[/quote]
Yeah, but we carried 2 last year. I dunno, maybe they do want him as a RB. If that is so then they should of taken Polk IMO

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1st team all SEC in 2011
1st team all PAC 12 in 2012
2nd team all BIG10 in 2010

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Markelle Martin would be nice with the next pick......he likes to blow people up.....i miss that at the safety position for us.

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Why don't we have a thread for each drafted player this year?