Everyone has their logic and strategy as to what the Miami Dolphins need to do in the 2025 NFL Draft and Free Agency to be successful this season. I can’t stress enough that both GM Chris Grier and Head Coach Mike McDaniel are tied together and are both sitting on the proverbial “Hot Seat”, doing whatever they can to keep their jobs. The roster may have less gaping holes now than there was before free agency, but as I’ve pointed out, we got a lot of quantity, not quality. We signed a couple of free agent safeties (Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ashtyn Davis) that aren’t starting material. We signed a CB (Artie Burns) that isn’t starting material. We signed a couple of offensive linemen (OG James Daniels and OT Larry Borom), one of which (James Daniels) will be a potential starter. I say potential because James Daniels is coming off of an achilles tear injury last season at the end of September. He may either not be ready by the season’s start, or he may not be the same player he was before the injury. Most recently, we signed NT Benito Jones and that at least was a signing that should impact the team immediately, and potentially take some pressure off Grier and Weaver to nab a DT with the first pick.
There’s always many different approaches to solving things, and I speak for myself on my approach. You don’t have to agree, and I don’t expect you to. I think there are 3 people on the “Hot Seat”. The third member, previously undisclosed, is QB Tua Tagovailoa. His contract gets to the point where it can truly cripple this team if he’s not playing like an upper echelon QB, or just as bad, not available, as has often been the case. That’s why I think the first pick in the draft, regardless of what number that pick is, whether we stay put at #13, trade up (doubt it!), or trade back, we have to get that O-line fixed. Why? There is probably not a more polarizing figure on this team than QB Tua Tagovailoa, there are those that simply can’t stand him, and others that will defend him on any and every front. Regardless of which side you’re on, I think it’s fair to say that we need to know what his ceiling is. The only fair way to attempt to do this is to give Tua the best offensive line this team can muster. As of this writing, we don’t know whether LT Terron Armstead is going to play in 2025. If Armstead comes back, there’s still a very good chance he comes back more as a mentor and “break glass in case of emergency” type of situation. I know you draft guys, and you know who you are, love OG’s in the 2nd RD and later, and have traded back thousands of times to add more players, but we have quantity, and now it’s time for quality.
As of now, we have Patrick Paul at LT. Paul has 3 starts under his belt. We do not have a LG at the moment. Our OC is Aaron Brewer. Our hopeful starting RG is the aforementioned James Daniels, he of the achilles injury comeback. The RT is Austin Jackson, who last played November 3, 2024. He suffered a knee injury and missed the remainder of the season. Look at this through my lens for a moment. Many of you here were quite vociferous about the quality of our O-line, of course, in defense of QB Tua Tagovailoa, or perhaps just because it wasn’t very good. Either way, you obviously can see how this unit as currently constituted has question marks everywhere, with the exception of OC, where Aaron Brewer was solid. Can Patrick Paul who has started only 3 games be the guy to keep edge rushers at bay, and open up holes on the left side? Will RG James Daniels be ready and healthy to be effective in 2025? Same question for RT Austin Jackson. If there is a top quality OL available at #13, namely OT/OG Armand Membou (Missouri), OT/OG Will Campbell (LSU) and OT/OG Kelvin Banks (Texas), we need to get the one that’s still there at our pick. There are so many more guys that you might like, but you’d also probably have to admit that the three guys I listed are the cream of the crop.
This offensive line was poor last year at protecting the QB. QB Tua Tagovailoa wasn’t injured last season because of the O-line, no, it was his own stupidity engaging a defender like a running back, even if that defender was S Damar Hamlin who may be 10-15 lbs lighter than Tua. Our group of QB’s last season were sacked 43 times, Tua in particular, 21 times. For a guy who throws the ball before 2 seconds on most plays, that seems like a lot, but the other guys including QB Tyler Huntley, Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle were sacked 22 times in total between them. To be fair, none of those QB’s were ready for game action, it’s all about Tua, and will be as long as he’s here. This offense needs to hum, we need to be able to convert short yardage plays, and QB Tua Tagovailoa needs to be elite if we’re going to compete and win a win a playoff game. There can be no excuses. If Grier takes a CB or S in RD1, and they take OG Grey Zabel or Jonah Savaiinaea and they don’t pan out, Tua is in trouble and Grier and MM are looking for jobs. Actually, all 3 (Grier,McDaniel and Tua) are all probably gone, and rightfully so.
One of the very respected bloggers here, M13 feels we need to go CB, and he’s not wrong, it’s a hole that needs to be fixed without a doubt. My feeling is this team has been built on offense, and the production we got from our offense last season, even with Tua at the helm, was underwhelming. With WR’s Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, both very well paid, catching balls from QB Tua Tagovailoa, also extremely well paid, this team is offense centric. That doesn’t mean we can ignore the defense, but this offense has to be scoring in the 28-30 PPG range to be what we want to be. Last season with Tua at QB we scored 24.6 PPG. Neither WR, Hill or Waddle managed 1000 yards receiving. Our best RB, De’Von Achane didn’t crack 1000 yards. Mike McDaniel is an offensive coach. The defense is built on straws. As flawed as the O-line is at the moment, we’re relying on 2 OLB’s who are constantly injured. We still need a DT/DE to play on the other side of Benito Jones to be Sieler’s bookend. As M would point out, we have no starting CB opposite CB Jalen Ramsey. I’d point out despite signing Melifonwu and Davis, we don’t yet have a starting S. We do, however, have a nice group of inside linebackers with Brooks, Dodson, Gay and Britt. The outside linebackers are all question marks with the exception of 2nd year player Chop Robinson. Can we ever count on Jaelan Phillips to give us a full season healthy, and the same for Bradley Chubb?
If I were Chris Grier, I would make sure this offensive line was at the very least top 15, and if I could do anything to make it better, I would. That means don’t be surprised if we not only take an OL at #13, but another one before RD 5. DE/DT, CB, and S are all priorities, but with my job on the line, and for Mike McDaniel too, I need Tua to have the chance to get through the season healthy, have the run game be great, a big part of what made him special as run game coordinator for the SF 49ers. We need the hogs up front to open up holes for Achane and Wright and Mattison, especially on those short yardage plays we were miserable at last season. On that note, it would absolutely shock me if we went CB, DT or S before nabbing a top offensive lineman with our first pick. Now a signing of say OG Brandon Scherrf could change that, because he played at a high level last season and played all 17 as he had the previous 2 seasons as well, so three in a row. This is possible, too, with the restructure of RT Austin Jackson. Honestly, I’m disappointed they didn’t give him another year or two as well, this whole team is pretty much gone after a year or two, very strange, but as I’ve said many times, Grier hasn’t built a team, merely filled roster spots year in and year out.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Big year for the Tua!!!
I’m not sure folks understand how hard it is to have a solid inside short yardage running game with a 275 pound center.
We better have some big ass OG’s then paving the way!
He’s 295, not that it matters, we get the point
Willie Gay looks to be a solid signing
ILB and top 4 WRs seem set
^ and that’s about it. lol
Oh, and TE also.
Barry Jackson@flasportsbuzz
·The Dolphins have given no guaranteed money in 2026 to a single player signed in free agency
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In a way, he is still wrong. The signing bonuses are guaranteed money spread over the contract.
James Daniels 2025 base salary is fully guaranteed. Then, his 6 mill signing bonus is spread out at 2 mill per season through 2027.
Nick Westbrook’s 2025 1.2 mill salary is fully guaranteed. Then, his 2 mill signing bonus is spread out at 400K over 5 years to include 3 void years.
Yeah, they got the money this year, but you have to go by when it affects the cap.
In a way, he is right. It’s just a comment that doesn’t mean anything because in the end they affect future cap.
He’s no better than Kohou or Cam Smith. Only played 51 defensive snaps last year. What was the point in signing him?
Mike E,
Once again, a very solid write! You make a very compelling argument to draft our LG @ R1P13. I have to be honest with you (always am)… gun to my head right now, who do I pick @ R1P13? The safest, cleanest bet is whoever is available of the three O-Linemen you mentioned above: Campbell, Membou, or Banks.
I happen to believe it will be Banks who will be available, AND he can play LT (not that we’d ever have a LT go down for any length of time, 😉 )
That being stated, it will be a LONG season if we can’t get legit play out of the starting CB opposite Ramsey. As currently constituted, that player isn’t going to get much Safety help, either: I agree that our Safety signings to date are meh.
Dammit, I wish we had two 1st rounders this year so as to address both LG and CB.
Thank you for the kind mention in your write! We’ll see who else we may add before Draft day… perhaps Brandon Scherff solves the problem?
Thanks M!
Thank you, kindly, for the condolences given to me on the loss of my sister-in-law yesterday, good peeps. Y’all are appreciated!
Thanks MikeE!
MikeE,
I’d bet every cent I have that he’s not 295. 285, maybe.
Would you bet your bucket? lol
@TomPelissero
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers visited the #Steelers facility today, as
@gerrydulac
reported. No deal is done or imminent. But Rodgers spent time with coaches — another sign he’s seriously considering playing his 21st season in Pittsburgh.
M13,
I’m sorry to hear that about your SIL. My condolences to you and your family.
Thank you, Randy. I appreciate that, man.
MikeE., another reason to make your point stronger is Zack Wilson. If Tua hurts himself again, we need an, at very least, above average OL.
Though, many will say if Tua is out the season is over anyway. That’s not the point. The point is building for the future.
Ah, building. Something we haven’t been doing here for too long. If you want to draft a QB next season (I do!!!), it would be nice to have a good O-line in place already for that QB
^
So sorry M13, I just saw about your sister in law. My condolences to you and your family. 😥
Thank you, Tim. I appreciate it, Bro.
Randy, about comparing Chop to Derrick Thomas. Yes because of his quickness which is elite. It’s a comparison, I didn’t say he’ll have the same career. But I think he’s going to be very good.
Jevon Holland does not expect Miami to draft a safety high to replace him. What he says makes sense. Referring how Weaver wants to build his defense.
“When you look at the Ravens and how they are built, because it’s kinda their scheme, the front is where they make their bread,”
“If the safeties and corners are good, it just makes the defense even better. I feel their thought process is to build from the bottom up.
“The scheme for the safeties is more an umbrella thought process. A keep-everything-in-front-of-you mindset — like staying deep.”
Added about McMorris:
“Patrick last year was sitting behind me and Jordan Poyer,” Holland said. ”He can really play, just needs that opportunity and I think he’s going to get that.”
Keeping Chubb and not post 6/1 releasing him and the moves at ILB make more sense. Next, DL.
That’s good stuff. I always like hearing from players that know what’s going on.
IT’S WHY I KEEP REFERRING BACK TO THE EAGLES D IN THE SB! LOL!
TE Colston Loveland said Friday at Michigan’s pro day that he’s scheduled to visit the Chargers on Tuesday.
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He could be Chargers 1st round pick. Harbaugh recruited him to Michigan.
Mostly, you build a football team from INSIDE out…at least one that sustains success.
Thank you, Mike E. I get the point of your title…lol. Too bad.
No doubt we’re drafting DL and OL probably early and often and what I mean by that is through the first 4 rounds.
We need to add a multiple technique DT in the draft. Some quickness and power.
His name is Walter Nolen. Second best run-stopper in college football from a season ago, and his upside as a pass-rusher is nearly off the charts.
With any kind of luck (I highly doubt it happens), he falls to us @ R2P48 due to reports of his immaturity as a person (not as a player).
And if Calais Campbell comes back (I HOPE SO!), he’s the perfect person to make Nolen grow.
Tim,
Kenneth Grant is just stuck in the back of my mind. If that young man is willing to commit himself fully, I think he could be a beast. I’m projecting a little more than I like to, but the clay is there to be molded. Potential….such a filthy word. I hate it. Lol
Agreed he has the upside to be what we’re looking for.
My fav DT’s for the interior (first 4 rounds) are: Kenneth Grant, Tyleik Williams, Alfred Collins, Jordan Phillips, Jamaree Caldwell and CJ West.
Opposite Seiler: Mason Graham, Walter Nolen, TJ Sanders, Omarr Norman-Lott, Darius Alexander and JJ Pegues.
Please say NO to Derrick Harmon and his 39% tackling grade and NO to Deone Walker who has to take plays off due to conditioning issues and will not survive the heat in Miami. I would be more concerned with the drive in Walker than I would be with Grant.
I’m 100% with ya on NO to Harmon.
AND 100% NO to Deone Walker.
I have been mocking Caldwell to us a bit, but that may change. He’s disruptive but also does not grade as well as the others in tackling. He still grades much better there than Harmon.
I think most of us agree that our priority needs (as of today) in the Draft (in no particular order): OG, DT, CB, and S.
IF we could somehow acquire another day 2 pick, that would be GRAND, in order to address our priority needs via the Draft… and hope they all pan out as starters from the jump.
Again, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. My draft isn’t better than yours and vice-versa, so if we can address these four needs before day 2 of the Draft ends, we’re going to be in better shape.
Right now — and after clearing out some cap space with the restructure of Austin Jackson — we should sign Brandon Scherff… and do it before Draft day.
I’m STILL going to draft an O-Linemen before day 2 of the Draft is over, but the signing of Scherff would help us to focus on Defense in the Draft.
Here’s another question to ask oneself. What happens if Jalen Ramsey gets injured at some point this coming season? Never mind who may be playing opposite of him with two mediocre Safeties for support… our season would be OVER!
Just read Jackson could move inside, if we draft an OT
I’d feel better drafting an OT at 13, that would actually play OT long term, than an OG
Banks would be my guy.
I agree with Holland that we’re not drafting a Safety early, but for different reasons. Glad to hear that’s the case, for whatever the reason is. We need O-line and D-line, and then CB and S
I will not be happy if we draft a Safety in round 1, Brother. Safety can wait until round 2 or 3.
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McMorris got hurt early on and was cleared for the second half of the season. He played well when we were banged up at safety. If we’re going to to rely on front 7 and play shell coverage a lot of the time, you don’t pay $15M for a safety or draft one high.
Exactly, those middle round guys like Castro, Winston Jr., Ransom, Bowman Jr, Moore, Sanker, the other PSU guy Reed, etc.
I think you could find a promising Safety in every round of the draft. It’s a good class.
You always focus on the market and what’s available and when.
Former Jets TE Tyler Conklin reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Chargers
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Maybe their meeting with Colston Loveland didn’t go as planned. lol
@TomPelissero
Veteran QB Jameis Winston is signing with the #Giants, per source. The team remains open to adding another QB through free agency or the draft, and Winston’s deal — two years, $8 million — doesn’t preclude them from making additional QB moves.
They had to add an experienced QB. They’re in a really weird place.
You mean we could have gotten Winston at 2yrs, 8 mill over 1yr 6 mill Wilson? SMH
We have 14 DBs on our roster.
And only one is really a STUD.
Like Mike E is saying… QUALITY, not quantity.
I think it’s better than that.
Who’s better?
As fans we don’t really know these players up close and personal.
BBM No Tradypants Mock Draft
13. Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas
48. Darius Alexander DT Toledo
98. Quincy Riley CB Louisville
116. Malachi Moore S Alabama
135. Savion Williams WR TCU
150. Luke Kandra OG Cincinnati
155. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
224. Jalin Conyers TE Texas Tech
231. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
253. Cody Simon LB Ohio State
If we’re going to be a shell coverage team you better tackle. We’re basically running Cover 2 as a base defense.
Don’t the Ravens have a stud safety?
Nothing is off the table when it comes to BPA.
M – sorry to hear of the loss of your sister in law. Your nephew must be distraught, even though I’m sure you did your best to prepare him. Sounds like a lot on your plate going forward – anyone who reads this blog knows how highly you think of him. Stay strong – I have every faith that you will be a rock for him in his future going forward. Sending condolences and positivity to you from over the pond. Good luck 👍
Thank you, UK… and especially for the words of encouragement. That means very much to me, man. You are most appreciated.
RIP George Foreman
Yes he was a great boxer and personality.
M13,
I just scrolled back to the last article- I’m very sorry for the loss of your SIL. My condolences to you and your family
Thank you, Brian. I appreciate it, my PSU Brother.
River Cracraft signing with the Seahawks.
Jerome Baker signs with the Browns.
Good breakdown on Xavier Watts.
22. Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas
48. Maxwell Hairston CB Kentucky
55. Darius Alexander DT Toledo
98. Savion Williams WR TCU
116. Jaylen Reed S Penn State
125. CJ West DT Indiana
135. Luke Kandra OG Cincinnati
150. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155. Tyler Shough QB Louisville
158. Jeffrey Bassa LB Oregon
224. Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
231. Barryn Sorrell EDGE Texas
253. C.J. Dippre TE Alabama
I know Banks won’t fall that far, most probably.
just watched SJU lose so I did what makes me feel best….mocks that have no shot of happening
I REALLY like this one, except for Deone Walker. It’s not about taking another DT (or in this case, NT) @ 98, it’s the player. I think he has bust written all over him.
Regarding Deone Walker, I think it’s important to note: he was projected to be a 1st round pick as the ’24 season kicked off, and now he’s almost falling out of the 3rd round.
I agree, great draft Piggy. Except for Walker. I think if you want a NT there, go ahead and reach a little for one like the dude from Maryland.
Jaylen Waddle reacts to River Cracraft’s departure from the Miami Dolphins on Instagram “I’m hot bout this one !!!”
River Cracraft is so underrated, IMO. Sucks to see him leave us.
Mike E.
says:
March 22, 2025 at 6:55 am
RIP George Foreman
Reply
Tim Knight
says:
Yes he was a great boxer and personality.
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Yes… that one hurts. George Foreman was a great person by all accounts. RIP, Champ.
I’m really getting tired of people dying… *sigh*
Earlier this week, I discovered that a former member of Digital Underground (my favorite music group) had passed away. His name was Saafir, and starred in the movie “Menace II Society”. He ended up in a wheelchair due to cancer before his untimely passing.
Saafir and Shock G had a HUGE falling out in the day, leading to Saafir leaving Digital Underground. Shock G (my avatar, of course, RIP), out of his heart, used to push Saafir around in his wheelchair in more recent days on stage before Shock’s untimely death (joint unknowingly laced with too much FENTANYL) in 2021. The old friends became friends once again… life is too short.
Shock G has always been a class act, and I aspire to be more like him. He always wanted to patch things up after a feud, to help other people, to LIVE to GIVE, and to just bring a smile to everybody’s face.
FUCK CANCER and FUCK FENTANYL 😡
Bookman,
Apologies for the foul language, my guy. I’m just really, really upset right now. And I’m not mad at the Lord (never will be), I’m just frustrated… really, really frustrated. HE will see me through!
I traded down ONE SPOT to the Colts…
14.
Kelvin Banks Jr.OT Texas
45.
Xavier WattsS Notre Dame
48.
Trey AmosCB Ole Miss
116.
Savion WilliamsWR TCU
135.
J.J. PeguesDT Ole Miss
150.
Charles GrantOT William & Mary
155.
Jamaree CaldwellDT Oregon
224.
Moliki MatavaoTE UCLA
231.
Dante Trader Jr.S Maryland
253.
Nazir StackhouseDT Georgia
Caldwell looks like a true Nose Tackle
stackhouse too
Nice!
Very nice!
MF13,
SVUCKS about your SIL. Sorry to hear that man.
Thank you, SB7. And I really appreciate the “SVUCKS”: can’t believe anybody still remembers as much. 🙂
Doubled down at CB. Ramsey becomes very tradable pre 6/1 in 2026. Cap hit for a team trading for him would only be around 13 mill in 2026 and 2027. Though, his cap hit for the Dolphins would be 25 mill in 2026 and 26.8 mill in 2027 if not traded. Dolphins could get a 2026 1st round pick on that deal and still clear 6.5 mill in 2026 cap. That would go a long way in trying to secure a top QB in the 2026 draft.
14. Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas
48. Xavier Watts S Notre Dame
80. Omarr Norman-Lott DT Tennessee
98. Dorian Strong CB Virginia Tech
116. Quincy Riley CB Louisville
135. Savion Williams WR TCU
150. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155. Charles Grant OT William & Mary
224. Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
231. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
253. C.J. Dippre TE Alabama
Our 1st + Ramsey could get us in the top 5 in 2026.
Ramsey would have to be traded just before the start of the 2026 new league year before his 2026 option bonus kicks in.
I also have a list of 20 players I wouldn’t mind having as Possible UDFA.
QB Brady Cook, QB Seth Henigan, RB Montrell Johnson, RB Mario Anderson, WR Andrew Armstrong, WR Isaiah Neyor, TE Caden Prieskorn, OT Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, IOL Gus Hartwig, IOL Nofoafia Tulafono, DT Thor Griffith, DT Yahya Black, DT Cam Horsely, Edge Ahmed Hassanein, ILB Jackson Woodard, ILB Jailin Walker, CB Fentrell Cypress, CB Corey Thornton, Safety Tysheem Johnson, Safety Seyi Oladipo
It would be nice if we could get about 8-10 of these guys when they start signing UDFA’s.
Sources: The #Vikings have had discussions with former #Titans QB Ryan Tannehill about a potential deal. Talks are ongoing and nothing is imminent as of right now, sources tell
A LB project for sure. I wonder if he could be a box safety at 6’3, 222 pounds. His athletic scores are good, ran 4.46 forty with a 1.57 split. Already a good cover LB but a project everywhere else. He projects as an UDFA.
Another possible UDFA prospect at ILB is Bam Martin-Scott from South Carolina.
Mike – I don’t think the Dolphins could anywhere near a 1st RD pick for Jalen Ramsey. Maybe a 3rd RD at best for a 31 year old DB and probably less if he doesn’t have a really good year in ’25.
I think we could get more than a 3rd, especially if he balls out this year.
You are probably right in not a 1st, but he could still be packaged with our 1st to move up for a higher 1st round pick.
Omar Norman-Lott and TJ Saudets are both DTs we should be looking at very seriously
if we are selecting DL in the 2nd round, they might be there for us
and both would be great picks if we sign Calais Campbell. They can be rotational guys in 2025 and give us a little energy with our pass rush
TJ Sanders also 😉
I keep seeing Tyreek trade reports. I thought that was settled.
I’d do it for the right price, but that would be really surprising though considering they’re probably trying to win now to save their jobs
I just keep seeing it repeated over and over not sure if it’s really a thing.
I have quit on TK…lol
What did I do? 🤷🏻♂️
Oh fuck! So sorry! I have quit on Tyreek Hill! TK!!!!
THHHHHH!!!
😂
Regarding all of the draft simulators one can use… seems every time I take a CB @ R1P13, I’m getting hosed in terms of available O-Linemen and D-Linemen who are system fits for us in the 2nd round: I either have to over-reach for a system fit or settle for a non-system fit.
Of course, these are all simulations and based on somebody’s / draft site’s opinion of the way the Draft will unfold… it differs from site to site. But still, it seems somewhat consistent from site to site.
We’re still a month out from the Draft, but I sense we’re going to be moving up and down the Draft once again… rightfully or wrongfully. Do NOT be surprised if we trade down from R1P13 (not too far down) is my opinion… unless someone we rate VERY HIGHLY is available.
And let’s be honest… it would be very kind of Calais Campbell to let us know of his future intentions prior to Draft day.
His return or departure is really going to have an influence (IMO) as to how we address the DT position in the Draft.
and that’s the problem with Grier, he puts too much emphasis on players, that aren’t in the longest term plans
what Calais does shouldn’t have any impact on young players, as to drafting them or not
18.
Jahdae BarronCB Texas
48.
Walter NolenDT Ole Miss
50.
Jonah SavaiinaeaOT Arizona
98.
Terrance FergusonTE Oregon
116.
Jamaree CaldwellDT Oregon
135.
Jaylen ReedS Penn State
150.
Trey WedigOT Indiana
224.
Dante Trader Jr.S Maryland
231.
Vernon BroughtonDT Texas
253.
Cody SimonLB Ohio State
I know it’s about fun but the draft simulators are going to disappoint you when it doesn’t go your way. Then it’s another reason to be annoyed. We really don’t know how the interviews went etc. There is so much more to it than linear rankings, we see it every year.
While that’s somewhat true, Grier has been missing a lot as well. They need to hit. I don’t care what their analytics are, they have to be frigging right this time
mf13ss
says:
March 22, 2025 at 9:11 pm
Bookman,
Apologies for the foul language, my guy. I’m just really, really upset right now. And I’m not mad at the Lord (never will be), I’m just frustrated… really, really frustrated. HE will see me through!
M13,
You do not need to apologize to me for anything. Sorry you have had a tough time of late. He WILL see you through.
Thank you, man. AMEN
if we sign a vet OG before the draft only
18.
Malaki StarksS Georgia
49.
Azareye’h ThomasCB Florida State
50.
T.J. SandersDT South Carolina
98.
Terrance FergusonTE Oregon
116.
Charles GrantOT William & Mary
135.
Jaylen ReedS Penn State
150.
Jamaree CaldwellDT Oregon
224.
Vernon BroughtonDT Texas
231.
Willie LampkinOG North Carolina
233.
Jalin ConyersTE Texas Tech
253.
Caleb RogersOT Texas Tech
13.Kelvin Banks Jr. OT Texas
48.Trey Amos CB Ole Miss
98.Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia
116.Savion Williams WR TCU
135.Howard Cross III DT Notre Dame
150.J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155.Sebastian Castro S Iowa
224.Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
231.Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
253.Karene Reid LB Utah
M13,
This team needs to start committing to building the LOS with youth and through the draft. What Campbell does really shouldn’t matter much. Frankly, I’d do everything I could to trade him for something.
Calais is an FA, the rest of your post is spot on
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It’s the intangibles such as his leadership that makes Calais so special. He’s such a natural leader that his teammates will unquestionably follow him into battle on game day. He has become the heart and soul of our Defense ever since Wilkins left in FA.
That being said, you are absolutely correct that we need fresh blood through the Draft. I would truly love it if Calais comes back and is able to mentor Walter Nolen (if we draft him) for a season.
I hope Campbell comes back but it should have nothing to do with adding young DL in the draft.
Walter Nolen…
https://x.com/PFF_College/status/1904248219284177148
And he WILL develop a pass-rush plan. He has the explosiveness and talent to become a very good pass-rusher.
Agreed, Tim.
@PSchrags
OT Kendall Lamm is signing a 1 year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, per sources. Jeff Stoutland gets the 32-year-old veteran for his Super Bowl winning offensive line.
@nflnetwork
@gmfb
^ Go to 16:04 for Walter Nolen.
I know not everyone is a lock NFL player, but we also have 14 OL currently on the roster.
That’s a lot of camp bodies.
M13,
I have concerns with taking Nolen at #13. He’s a nice pass rushing prospect no doubt but he’s a subpar run defender and a character concern. I want core guys from a top 15 pick. Those core guys need to be great character guys…eventually team leaders.
Nolen isn’t really anything special. We see guys like him come out pretty much every year. We’ll see how high he goes, but I don’t think I’m touching him. There are also plenty of guys I like better given the whole package.
No doubt there are some questions about him.
I’ve been looking at a lot of mock drafts, and I think there are just so many sites and analysts that seem to just have no idea what the Dolphins need. Most of the drafts I’ve looked at this morning have us taking either S Malaki Starks or S Nick Emmanwori. We don’t yet have a starting LG, we don’t have a DT/DE to bookend with Zach Sieler and we don’t have a corner opposite Ramsey, but we’re drafting a safety in RD 1.
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Every once in a while you will come across one who gets it right for the Dolphins but it’s mainly because they are a fan and follow the team like Crabbs.
Actually, Crabbs has the Dolphins taking CB Jahdae Barron at #13 in his latest mock. He has Kenneth Grant ranked as DT2 going to 49er’s at #11 and OT/OG Will Campbell going to Cowboys at #12 or feels the Dolphins would take either of those 2 before Barron. Apparently, he sees it the same as us in needing LG, DT and CB as top needs.
I feel #13 is a slight reach on Barron. Though, some draft people having him go as high as #11 to 49er’s.
Players Crabbs predicts as 1st rounders who are always there in the top of the 2nd round on the simulators: DT Kenneth Grant to 49er’s at #11, OT/OG Grey Zabel to Colts at #14, QB Jaxson Dart to Steelers at #21, CB Darian Porter to Packers at #23, CB Maxwell Hairston to Vikings at #24 and LB Carson Schwesinger to Rams at #26.
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o traded up in tje 3rd
the time between our 2nd rounder and our 3rd rounder is brutal
a lot of good players come off the board
This team has so many needs. You could draft a guy at pretty much any position, and it wouldn’t disappoint me. Just get good players.
32. Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
51. Darien Porter CB Iowa State
64. Andrew Mukuba S Texas
85. Darius Alexander DT Toledo
96. Elijah Arroyo TE Miami (FL)
98. Jackson Slater OG Sacramento State
134. Charles Grant OT William & Mary
135. Luke Kandra OG Cincinnati
150. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155. Nohl Williams CB California
224. Jackson Hawes TE Georgia Tech
231. Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
253. Isaiah Neyor WR Nebraska
2026 PHI 2nd
2026 PHI 4th
BBM,
You’ve stopped taking Rivers in all your drafts. What gives? Lol
Keep missing on him in the 5th round lately. Same with stud OG Luke Kandra. Started having to take Kandra in the 4th.
As Tim said, we have 14 OL on the roster. Only 3 of the 14 are listed as OG. Of those, I think, we have to plug the OG positions with:
OG James Daniels
OG Liam Eichenberg
OG Chasen Hines
LT Braeden Daniels
LT Larry Borom
That’s it, 5 of the 14. Two of the OL are centers Brewer and Meyer. The other 7 seem to be pure OT’s to me. I don’t know.
Not very promising for improving that area.
James Daniels, Eichenberg and Borom were the only OL resigned or signed to guaranteed contracts.
Hopefully, Borom and Eich end up being backup OG’s.
With the 13th pick in the draft, the Miami Dolphins select, Kelvin Banks, offensive tackle….eh I mean guard, Texas
Randy, seems OT really starts to thin out and some of the early day 3 OT’s are climbing a bit as far as the simulator goes.
BBM – Thought I read a blurb that they plan on moving Larry Borom inside to OG
Yeah, that is why I listed him as one of the 5 possibilities at OG. Still, not very promising as starter material at LG.
for me the 13th pick is almost already made provided that one of those 3 OL is still available at 13 – which seems more likely than not
the 2nd and 3rd round is where I raise an eyebrow
especially the 3rd round – that gap of time between our 2nd round pick and our 3rd round pick is ugly
it won’t be easy to find a starter with that 3rd round pick
I know. We would have pick #79 had Grier not traded it away.
what did we get for the pick?
Randy
says:
March 24, 2025 at 8:41 pm
M13,
I have concerns with taking Nolen at #13. He’s a nice pass rushing prospect no doubt but he’s a subpar run defender and a character concern. I want core guys from a top 15 pick. Those core guys need to be great character guys…eventually team leaders…
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Randy, I’ve moved off Nolen @ R1P13 for about a month now, so we agree. If we can move about to get him later, I’m good with that though.
Are we talking about the same Walter Nolen, I ask? He was the 2nd best run-stopper in college football last season and his pass-rushing acumen is what is in question… not the other way around.
I want a 4-down DT who will command doubles in order to spring Sieler AND shut down the run. Nolen is THAT GUY in this Draft class. And as the tape reveals, he’s going to put it all together as a pass-rusher in short order: he’s got the explosion, strength, and closing speed to become formidable in that department.
So why have I moved off Nolen @ R1P13? We again agree: it’s the character concerns. I know of a guy who might make a huge impact in Nolen’s character growth. His name rhymes with My Name Is Ample…
“So what’s my name? My name is ample
Shuttin’ down game like Calias Campbell”
I’m going to copyright that one! WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! LOL
BBM,
No, there isn’t much value at OT. Simmons would probably be my #1 OT if there weren’t injury issues. Membou is okay but nothing special. There are question marks on every single 1-2 round OTs in this draft. Are they really OT? Even a guy like Campbell is a question mark. The quantity is there at OT/OG but the quality isn’t. With where we pick, we can still get a few very serviceable LOS guys and maybe one of them turns into a stud…hey, maybe two!
Thanks for the info. I don’t really know what direction to go and when on the OL. Most of the time I am going DT first as it seems to be the biggest hole right now. That is with the hope James Daniels is ready for the season.
I think if we are drafting OL at 13 it’s not to play tackle, it’s to play guard
Pete Prisco dropped his first mock draft of the season: Walter Nolen!
16:06 in the video below…
I wouldn’t be upset by this, but as I stated to Randy above, I’ve moved past Nolen @ R1P13.
@NFL_DovKleiman
Confidence: New Dolphins QB Zach Wilson still believes he can be a starting QB in the NFL: “I still believe I can be a starter in this league whenever that opportunity comes and so I just try to put myself in the best situation with the best team and coaches and do the absolute best that I can.” Wilson is ready to prove everyone wrong. (via
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If we draft a Safety or CB in RD 1 and pass up a good OL, he may be starting sooner than later
Taking an O-Linemen in round 1 would be the safest bet, IMO. However, we NEED a legit CB opposite Ramsey.
Yes, Safety can wait until later. If we take a Safety @ R1P13, I’m not going to be a happy camper.
Piggy, we traded our original 3rd this year to draft Wright last year.
Beer to Tim
The Flying Pig says: March 25, 2025 at 1:45 pm
what did we get for the pick?
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I believe that was the one they traded for a 4th last year to get RB Wright. I was ok with it when they did it but disappointed he didn’t get more reps and overused Achane when the season was more or less doomed.
I think Wright will get a lot more touches this year. Achane is definitely #1 and Mattison will likely be a situational back due to his experience, and he provides quality depth.
I agree. Year 2 in the system. I think we see Achane lined up even more at WR.
Yeah we can do that especially with a two back backfield. We use so much motion with players on the move defenses can’t get set so easy. Who’s covering Achane?
I like a couple of the late 3rd to 4th round safeties. I think Malachi Moore would be a steal in the 4th, same with either PSU safety.
I could see the 3rd through 5th being the range we add some DBs. 5 picks to choose from.
When you look at Malaki Moore’s #’s per draftbuzz, I wonder why he is not ranked higher.
QB Rating When targeted: 78.5
Tackling: 91%
Run Defense: 82%
Coverage: 94%
Zone: 92%
Man/Press: 89%
Malaki Moore has definitely been on my radar. If he’s available when we pick before day 2 ends, he should be a target of ours.
But of course, my favorite is Xavier Watts.
I went a little trade down crazy in the 1st and still failed to draft a starting CB
23.Derrick Harmon DT Oregon
48.Trey Amos CB Ole Miss
54.Wyatt Milum OG West Virginia
98.Lathan Ransom S Ohio State
116.Savion Williams WR TCU
135.Billy Bowman S Oklahoma
150.Garrett Dellinger OG LSU
155.J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
224.Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
231.Phil Mafah RB Clemson
I like it.
Jaxson Dart’s Pro Day (Ole’ Miss) is this Friday (3/28). If he can ‘WOW’, he certainly has the potential to sneak into the top-10 of this year’s Draft, being this is a QB-driven league.
What this means — obviously — is that it would push more talent down to us @ R1P13.
I’m also looking forward to the Pro Day results of Walter Nolen, JJ Pegues, and several others from that fantastic Ole’ Miss team.
They are calling Dart to Steelers in the 1st. As if “they” really know. lol
I think he goes in the 1st though. QB pickings are slim.
M – I know we need a corner, no doubt. I firmly believe though that this teams success, or failure is going to be predicated on whether this offense can be elite or not. If the O-line isn’t good, I don’t care if we have two all-pro corners, we won’t be going anywhere this season. While that would surely seal the fate of Grier, possibly Mike McDaniel and Tua too-ah, I would like to see what his ceiling could be with a good O-line
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@AdamSchefter
ESPN Sources: The Giants and Super Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. The 10-time Pro-Bowl selection had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns and Steelers, but is opting for New York, where Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII in MetLife Stadium. Now, Wilson is returning there as the Giants’ projected starting QB.
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Thanks, bud! Interesting.
Now, the Stealers* are put into a corner, being Russell Wilson signed with the G-Men. They still don’t have a starting QB on their roster.
Unless they trade for Kirk Cousins or sign A-Rod, they are in trouble at the QB position.
Maybe they would be willing to trade up for Jaxson Dart? Hmmm…
I hear Steelers are targeting Dart.
Diggs to the Cheatriots….I guess he gets to torch the Phins again.
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@AdamSchefter
ESPN Sources: Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs reached agreement on a three-year, $69 million deal including $26 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots.
The guarantee is the kicker. I bet most of that hits this year so they can cut him if need be next year.
That is much more than I thought he would get coming off knee surgery.
Plus Pats still have a ton of cap left to spend
The Giants needed more competent QB play. Not sure if they land the QB they need moving forward in the draft.
they are probably drafting Sheduer Sanders and then bringing him up slowly under Wilson
The grades on Sanders are all over the place. Some say if it wasn’t Deion’s son he wouldn’t even be in the discussion as a 1st round QB.
Top 3 fell to me. Nice!
13. Armand Membou OT Missouri
48. Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
98. Mason Taylor TE LSU
116. Quincy Riley CB Louisville
135. Malachi Moore S Alabama
150. J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155. Luke Kandra OG Cincinnati
224. Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
231. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
253. Ahmed Hassanein EDGE Boise State
I would love that draft! I really would. I think Membou is the guy I want for us the most, and to get Grant and Mason Taylor too, fantastic!
that worked out well with Grant and Taylor falling
I would take this in a second
and interesting pick is Kandra. He’s a good fit for us and probably will be available on day 3
JJ Pegues is another interesting prospect bc he can play NT.
he might have to put on some weight but he did it at Ole Miss