As an avid Miami Dolphins fan, I’m well aware that this team has a few holes that need to be filled in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The biggest holes in my estimation reside on the O-line and the D-line, with CB and S as priority 3 and 4 respectively. There’s no way to spin this other than to admit that having a substantial O-line is top priority. Right behind that, thanks to the re-signing of NT Benito Jones, DT/DE is priority #2. The CB spot opposite Jalen Ramsey currently is a competition between UDFA CB Storm Duck, 2023 NFL Draft 2nd RD #51 CB Cam Smith and CB Isaiah Johnson who was signed to a futures contract in January of this year. This particular draft may be deeper on the D-line and O-line than at CB, so I would be amenable to drafting O-line first, CB second, and then DE/DT third if they feel there are a few players in 3rd and 4th RD that can help us. There is still a window open for DE/DT Calais Campbell to return at age 39.
As I have stated here quite a few times before, getting this offense back to elite, or near elite is a must. I don’t think our defense is capable of being a top 5 unit unless Grier hits so well on a few draft picks, but that would be the anomaly, not the norm, to expect that is foolish. The offense however, with talented WR’s Tyreek Hill (If he’s not traded, I’ll get to that later), Jaylen Waddle, TE Jonnu Smith, and then explosive chunk running game led by RB De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright who will finally have the training wheels off, and newly acquired RB Alexander Mattison. Achane is a dangerous player every time he’s on the field, both rushing and receiving. Of course, and most importantly, we need the O-line to give him space. No, the O-line is not just a wall to protect “The Frajeel”, but it can be a weapon if this O-line can open up holes and give Achane and Wright running lanes. That will force defense to play and respect our running game if we continue to gash them with big chunk rushes and short passes to Achane.
I’ll also add that I’ll concede that Grier and MM will be drafting for 2025, and not so much for beyond, much in the same vein as they have already constructed the roster, a lot of short contracts, mostly 1-year deals to get us through ’25 and hopefully compete in the playoffs. Now that doesn’t mean I want them to trade up and use future picks, I would hate that actually, especially since it may be a different GM and HC that will be doing the drafting in 2026 if Grier’s “Project 2025” fails. As I’ve mentioned so many times, be responsible stewards of the franchise, don’t restructure bad contracts and don’t trade away future assets just to keep your job. That’s a very fair request, considering Grier has been here nearly 2 decades, and as for HC Mike McDaniel, there is a possibility that ownership may let him stay on as long as the GM they hire okays that. I’d prefer both to be gone, but I’m not going to get ahead of myself here.
Rumors have swirled about the Dolphins potentially trading WR Tyreek Hill. Doing so would probably hurt our chances short term to making a deep run into the playoffs, he’s our most talented offensive player, or at least he was. I actually think the offense could still thrive with Waddle, Westbrook-Ikhine and Malik Washington, along with TE Jonnu Smith, maybe another drafted TE or WR, and of course De’Von Achane. I don’t really know what type of compensation we’d get back for Tyreek Hill, but I would think a minimum of a 2nd RD pick and maybe more, and if that pick or picks were in this draft, it would give us more flexibility in acquiring the many needs we have. I would do it if we could get an early 2nd RD pick minimum and maybe a 5th RD pick in addition. A 1st RD pick alone would be acceptable as well. I will be surprised if it happens, but despite showing some remorse for his actions in the season finale, pulling himself out of the game without really communicating why, and then telling the whole world “He’s out”. Personally, unless the leaders of this team, whomever they are vote that they want Tyreek Hill to be a captain again, I don’t see how he can be named captain after what he did.
If we stay put at #13, who are the likely prospects to be available? No one really knows, but there should be at least one of the following 3 OL I’d love to have still there at #13. OT/OG Armand Membou may be the least likely, followed by OT/OG Will Campbell and then finally OT/OG Kelvin Banks. Membou would be my selection and I’d be thrilled to run to the podium with that pick if he were still there, but I strongly believe we should take one of these players if they’re still there when we pick. Going to our 2nd RD pick, it gets a little tougher to project who will last that far, but there a few guys that could probably help us right away at DE/DT. DT/DE Kenneth Grant, DT/DE Tyleik Williams, DT/DE Alfred Williams, and DT/DE Shemar Turner. Again, no chance all of these guys are there, but hopefully one of them is still available.
Next priority, at least in my estimation is CB. We have to find a player who can start immediately opposite CB Jalen Ramsey. If we’re choosing a CB in RD 3, it gets even more difficult to project who will be available, you’re likely not getting one of the top 10 prospects at the CB position if you wait until RD 3, but I’ll do my best to give you some choices here. CB Darien Porter, who ran a blistering 4.3 at the combine but didn’t really show well on his gameplay tape could be available. He has very little game experience as he didn’t start at CB until his 6th year (no typo!) at Iowa St. This would be a huge gamble, but he has the physical tools to be a legit player, but as I mentioned he has only 1 year as a starter. Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison is a possibility, another very athletic player here. California CB Nohl Williams had some nice game production, 14 INT’s (7 in ’25) in his 5 year career at California. No saying whether a guy with that type of production makes it to RD 3, but who knows?
Safety would probably be next, and I’m going to bother trying to figure out when and where we address that position. We did pick up FS Ashtyn Davis, who could conceivably start and so might SS Ifeatu Melifonwu. Both have started some games, but neither was a regular starter this past season. Davis has 22 career starts in his 5 year career, just 1 last season, while Melifonwu has 14 career starts in his 4 year career with 3 starts last season. When you spend bottom dollar, this is pretty much what you end up with. There may be a veteran option that becomes available after the draft, and that can happen at a number of positions, like DT/DE, OL, CB and S. We still have some cap space, and we can always make moves to free up space like cutting players, and we’ll probably do some of that as well.
In summation, we just have to have a very successful draft, there’s no two ways about it. We’re going to need legit starters at a few important positions, and if you look at Grier’s draft record, it’s unlikely for that to occur. Trading Tyreek Hill and adding a high pick could really help, while of course taking away a little firepower for the offense. I’d do it regardless, I’d rather be more well rounded and be able to choose another top prospect at a position other than WR to help our team. That being said, I’m kind of doubtful we pull a trade off for Tyreek Hill. So we all just to have sit back and watch it unfold, and hope that just this once, Grier has an amazing draft and our team will be in the race for a AFC East title, knowing Buffalo as long as Josh Allen is playing has a huge leg up on us, and the New England Patriots made some great strides with their roster talent and QB Drake Maye has a year of experience under his belt and should improve with a better all around team.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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BBMike
sorry to hear about your recent health scare. Keep your head up. Prepare for everything make sure that doesn’t bring you down.
Campbell signing elsewhere is huge blow
we better get ready to draft multiple DTs
we should probably sign a vet CB asap so it’s less of a need and we can focus on that LG and DT position early
WHAAAT???????!!!!!!!
@AdamSchefter
BLOCKBUSTER: New Orleans #Saints acquire Miami #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and a 2025 third-round draft selection in exchange for WR Chris Olave, 2025 first-round, and 2026 second and fourth-round NFL draft selections.
If only it weren’t April Fool Day and this were true!!!
SVUCKS! You got me! LOL 😆
Are we trading up for a QB now?!! WTF???
Hulkster,
Good to see ya post here today, Bro.
Needed to pass on some well wishes to BBM
You’re a good dude, you BIG GREEN FUCK! 😉
And at the same time, you are a BAD MAN! 😉
I am kinder gentler Hulk. Well maybe just older. Kind of like Harrison Ford
All good!
I’m getting kinder and more gentle with age as well. Lost my SIL to cancer nearly two weeks ago. Experience is the benchmark of maturity… and it’s not always good.
Sorry for the contradiction in back-to-back posts, as I tried to walk back, “All good”.
It’s all about perspective.
Sorry to hear about your SIL
Thank you, Hulkster.
UK,
Hey! Don’t know if you watched “Star Wars: Andor”, but the second season is coming out in about 3 weeks (just like the Draft). I’m really looking forward to it. How about you?!
I do hope you saw my kind reply to you, regarding the death of my SIL… your post meant a lot to me, man.
You draft the best player. You can address needs in other rounds. We’ve got the picks to do so.
Just remember there has to be a 32. Most teams don’t have 1st round grades on half of them. It doesn’t mean they’re not good players but they don’t want to invest 1st round investments in them.
Let’s say Ashton Jeanty fell to #13, should we take him? He’d be the best player, but that’s not going to help this team right now
I’m not getting kinder at all. Get off my fucking lawn! lol
Calais Campbell didn’t choose us? He went back to where his career started. Ruh-roh! I said we were damn lucky last year he was around, and we were. Now we actually have to fill that spot, either in the draft, or wait for another vet to get cut to so we can give them a 1 year contract
Thanks for the well wishes everyone! I feel blessed to have you all in my corner! Ken, great to see you and says a lot about you knowing I thought you may not be back until at least TC. You all are great people!
Grier, F’ed up again. Grier had a standing offer to Campbell on the table for months now. Apparently, it was a rather disrespectful low ball offer, probably 2m again with incentives. After his performance last year, he should have been offered more and would have kept him in Miami.
Obviously, this is Campbell’s farewell tour with the team who drafted him and I will be rooting for him.
On a good note, this puts the Dolphins in line for a comp pick next year. I don’t know if it was by design but, of all the free agents the Dolphins signed, only James Daniels and Zack Wilson count against the comp formula as anyone signed for under 3m per year do not count.
Dolphins have now had 3 UFA’s signed to over 3m p/y deals in Holland, Robert Jones and now Campbell.
Barring any injuries, this could put the Dolphins in line for as high as a 2026 4th round comp pick.
I still would rather of had Campbell.
Any free agents signed after 1 June do not count against the comp formula.
Had to cancel surf fishing this morning. SE wind at 17mph with 30mph gusts does not make a good day of surf fishing. lol
You would have been out there if it was snowing
lol, heck yeah!
Here’s a possible UDFA or 7th round prospect to think about. He’s an Ogbah type DE/Edge who can line up in multiple spots. NC State’s Davin Vann 6’2, 280 made Feldman’s freaks list. Has lots of power and ran a 4.79 forty.
Kind of where our mocks have been going on CB.
I’m not yet sold on Jahdae Barron for us due to his limited size as a boundary CB, but he’s a player: Mr. Versatility. Will Johnson > Barron, for sure, IMO.
I definitely like Trey Amos and Dorian Strong in the 2nd and on day 3, respectively.
What I don’t like is having to rely on a 2nd rounder or a day 3 pick to be a starter. Will Johnson is the most pro-ready and he’s a STUD who fits our system.
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mostert_miffed_about_diminished_role_in_last_season_with_dolphins/s1_16637_41993482
To me, our top priorities right now are CB, DT, and G… in no particular order. The remaining FA CBs are slim pickings, as is the case with the remaining FA DTs.
However, we could still sign FA G Brandon Scherff in order to address the Guard position in the 3rd round or later.
So IF we were to sign Scherff before the Draft begins, I’d prioritize CB and DT with our first two selections… just me.
I’d go with either…
R1 DTs Walter Nolen or Kenneth Grant and R2 CB Trey Amos
or
R1 CB Will Johnson and R2 DTs Omarr Norman-Lott or Joshua Farmer
In round 3, I would select OT/OG Charles Grant
Now, if we DON’T sign Brandon Scherff before the Draft, things get muddled and could go any which kind of way.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we traded for a DL.
Have anybody in mind… and what would we trade to acquire him?
No idea. But that is another way to acquire players. Not saying a big time trade, but a guy who can help us. Those 4th and 5th round picks come in handy.
Okay, I hear that! Not a bad idea.
Linemen. Both sides of the ball
Definitely.
I see us definitely adding a lot of linemen through all avenues.
I feel like if we wanted Brandon Scherrf we would have signed him already.
We gave Eich a contract, so my guess is they’re drafting O-line early and Eich will be the swingman everywhere
OL is the position I trust Grier the least in drafting. His track record is deplorable in drafting OL.
I hear ya, Mike E… and that doesn’t give me much hope regarding Chris Grier’s plans for 2025.
Grier is going to HAVE to draft at least 3 starters in this Draft in order for us to contend in ’25.
That’s not likely to happen, so I’m frustrated he wasn’t shown the door after last season ended.
And I MUST say this…
If we want the ‘Greatest Show on Surf’ again, we should probably take the best OT/OG availed to us @ R1P13.
we also need a HC who can adapt.
^
Good lineman aren’t always 1st round picks.
This is true.
Good to see you back Ken
what if we got Armstead to come back and play LG?
sure would’ve liked to have signed Calais, but at some point he’s going to decline dramatically and if we had signed him and this was that year it would’ve sank us
PICK: 23 RND: 1 (MIA)
Walter NOLEN
DT Ole Miss
PICK: 48 RND: 2 (MIA)
Nick EMMANWORI
S South Carolina
PICK: 54 RND: 2 (MIA)
Xavier WATTS
S Notre Dame
PICK: 98 RND: 3 (MIA)
Charles GRANT
OT William & Mary
PICK: 116 RND: 4 (MIA)
Terrance FERGUSON
TE Oregon
PICK: 135 RND: 4 (MIA)
Logan BROWN
OT Kansas
PICK: 150 RND: 5 (MIA)
JJ PEGUES
DT Ole Miss
PICK: 155 RND: 5 (MIA)
CJ WEST
DT Indiana
PICK: 159 RND: 5 (MIA)
Tommi HILL
CB Nebraska
PICK: 224 RND: 7 (MIA)
Trey WEDIG
OT Indiana
PICK: 231 RND: 7 (MIA)
Ty HAMILTON
DT Ohio State
PICK: 253 RND: 7 (MIA)
Jaylin SMITH
CB USC
I LUV this one!!! Only one thing… who’s going to start CB opossite Jalen Ramsey?
I don’t know….lol
that’s what I kept thinking about.
but now that Calais Campbell is off our radar maybe they can sign a vet CB. One way or another we got to close a hole somewhere with free agency
I was counting on Campbell to do that – so maybe now switch gears to a vet CB?
Bri – I agree, so in that regard, I would trust him to stay put at #13 and take one of the universally top 3 OL either Membou, Campbell or Banks. I don’t trust him to find a gem in the 2nd RD or beyond, because he can’t frigging do it!
Tim, Bri – I didn’t get to see the game today, but got to watch the recap. Alonso could really have a huge year if he keeps up what he’s doing now. He’s having some excellent AB’s, staying in, not being overanxious, fouling off tough pitches, and when he’s putting balls in play with RISP, he’s crushing the ball, hitting lasers. The Mets are 3-3 and Francisco Lindor has 1 hit in 20 AB’s.
Kion Smith the forgotten man, he might also be able to move to LG
not as the plan, more of an insurance policy
putting these suggestions out there, because there’s not much left in FA and we aren’t drafting 5 day 1 starters
we’re as thin as we’ve been since 2019 before the draft
other teams have these issues too, those that get guys to step up have good years
at CB we have 3 or 4 that could step up, at LG maybe Armstead or Kion, S of the 4 guys we have 2 should be able to be decent, at DT we have no choice we have to draft one by the 2nd rd
our secondary will only be as good as our passrush allows
Mike E.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Edit)
Bri – I agree, so in that regard, I would trust him to stay put at #13 and take one of the universally top 3 OL either Membou, Campbell or Banks. I don’t trust him to find a gem in the 2nd RD or beyond, because he can’t frigging do it!
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I kind of think all 3 of those guys are can’t miss prospects no matter who doing the drafting
but there seems to be a growing belief that Sheduer Sanders won’t be drafted so early (top 3) causing a domino affect when Cleveland and the giants take defensive players, leaving Patriots to take OL at 4, and then the other two remaining OL to go off the board before 13
That would suck such ass for us. I have been seeing RB Omarion Hampton going early, so who the heck knows. I think Shedeur Sanders does go Top 10 and don’t be shocked if Jaxson Dart goes before us too.
I feel like we can find a vet CB in FA after the draft after cuts easier than finding a quality OL that will fit our system and budget. Let’s face it, Kendall Fuller wasn’t that good last season and our defense wasn’t the larger issue. Clearly, the O-line was a much bigger problem and it will be the same situation if we don’t bring in a quality OL in the draft.
Piggy – If we don’t get one of those Top 3 OL, I can see Grier panicking in the 2nd or even the 3rd and trading up to get a guy Tate Ratledge or someone like that and he’ll end up being a nightmare for us.
Jonah Saviniiaea and Marcus Mbow are both guys to keep an eye on in the 2nd
and of course if Grey Zabel drops a little
Who’s Kion Smith? JKJBBLOLOL
I usually end up drafting Terrence Ferguson in a lot of my mocks
I think he’s an interesting well rounded TE prospect
but I do read mixed reviews on his run blocking
Mike
Jaxson Dart might be the key to us trading down if we go that route
another miss at CB but other than that – pretty good
39.
Kenneth GrantDT Michigan
41.
Tyleik WilliamsDT Ohio State
48.
Jonah SavaiinaeaOG Arizona
72.
Andrew MukubaS Texas
98.
Cameron WilliamsOT Texas
116.
Gunnar HelmTE Texas
135.
Jordan PhillipsDT Maryland
148.
Malachi MooreS Alabama
150.
Tommi HillCB Nebraska
155.
Ty RobinsonDT Nebraska
224.
Jackson HawesTE Georgia Tech
231.
Cody SimonLB Ohio State
253.
Trevor EtienneRB Georgia
Mike ,
yes, Alonso has been cranking it so far this year. I’d like to see him keep his average up around .270 for the season.
Just getting around to watching Draft Day. This movie is terrible.
Wait until you see ours! lol
bailbondmike
says:
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 pm
Long video but thought it was interesting and wanted to share.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mgZaT-OriO8?feature=oembed
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First, stay strong BBM, for yourself and your family. This impacts all of you and your lives for better or for worse. My 5-year experience with my beloved was the hardest thing I have ever taken on in my life. All the best and know, you will be in my thoughts as you and your family work through this.
Regarding the video interview you the posted above (I listened to over an hour of it): My advice, read (listen) to EVERYTHING, but don’t believe everything. You are a smart man.
In my opinion, this doctor makes a lot of sense regarding the COVID vaccines, its failure in clearing the virus from the body, and its inflammatory impact on the body. No or few doctors (AMA-bread) even come close to addressing inflammation (in the body) as a root cause of disease and cancer although it has been known for years.
Poor diet (high carb and bad fat/processed food), alcohol, smoking are leading causes of inflammation (and thus disease and cancer) in the body today.
These are known facts, especially when compared to societies (pre-American adopted diet vs post-American adopted diet), but doctors will still treat the above symptoms of inflammation with a myriad of drugs and NEVER have a conversation with you about what you eat, drink and smoke because they have the magic pill to treat your symptoms. NOT!
Thanks Krishna!
From last night, Kion Smith and Jackson Carman will continue to be swing OT’s. Borom was brought in to compete at LG. Borom and Eich will at the least be backups on the 53 with all the guaranteed money they got.
Armstead is going to retire. He will not be hanging around to play LT or LG. He is waiting to retire after 6/1 so the Dolphins get to spread out the dead cap hit or would otherwise take a negative cap hit if he retired now.
Armstead not announcing to retire after 6/1 is a small smokescreen to keep other teams guessing what the Dolphins will do at #13.
13. Miami Dolphins – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
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Stay strong BBM!
Thanks brother!
Several writers, after talking to NFL execs in evaluation of teams offseason moves, believe the Dolphins are in pre reset mode. 1. They didn’t try to clear major cap to sign a big FA. 2. They didn’t touch any of the big contracts on players who the Dolphins can easily move on from after the 2025 season in Tyreek, Chubb and Ramsey. 3. The biggest money they spent was on OG James Daniels who’s contract had little guaranteed money (7.2m). If he doesn’t return to form this year, the Dolphins have a 2026 out clause and can release him with no cap hit prior to the 2026 new league year. The rest of his guaranteed money is not guaranteed unless he is on the roster after the start of the 2026 new league year. 4. They didn’t touch Tua’s contract. Tua becomes tradable as early as pre 6/1 in 2026. Big dead cap but will still clear 11m in 2026. Don’t see that happening though. 5. Dolphins, again, filled most holes with 1yr contracts.
If the Dolphins are in pre reset, I don’t expect them to more than double down at one position in the draft. I think they will strongly target DT, OL and CB. Then target Safety, TE, ILB, WR and maybe Edge (not in any particular order).
I think there is a strong possibility for them to trade down, not just for extra picks this year but 2026 also. I also see them trading up this year to get their guy but I don’t see them using future picks to move up just picks this year.
Like Tim said, I could see the Dolphins coming away with just 8 players when the draft is over.
Dolphins 1st overall pick in 2026 will be a QB is my prediction and Ramsey could very well be in that trade package if they have to move up in the draft to get one. It’s going to be a good QB class.
BBM,
I think I might look seriously at drafting Shough from Louisville in the 5th round.
I would also. I should have added QB to that list above.
Mike – Honestly, they have done precisely what I’d hoped they would do. They haven’t touched any future assets, whether money or draft picks. I’m very happy about that. That says they’re proceeding responsibly, not mortgaging the future. We may not win this season, but at least they didn’t hurt us for next season and beyond. That’s all I could ask.
Also, and I probably posted this a while ago, but the Dolphins won’t have to restructure anyone next year for cap space. With a 2026 projected cap at around 295.5m + the adjusted salary cap + Armstead post 6/1 retirement (11.4m) – the 2025 rookie contracts the Dolphins will have around 15m in 2026 cap space to start with.
A pre 6/1 release of Tyreek will clear 36.3m. That alone would give the dolphins around 51.3m in cap to start with.
You really wouldn’t need to restructure anyone. Seiler and LB Brooks will be in the last year of their contracts in 2026. You could give them extensions and clear some more cap.
It even allows you to keep Chubb and Ramsey at their high salaries or trade them. They will not cost a lot for a team trading for them. Probably not top 10 money at their position.
I don’t think Borom is a good starter option. That would sorely disappoint me if we start him at LG. Chicago’s OL was horrible last year. They are completely revamping their OL because it couldn’t protect Caleb last year. Borom is not the answer….he couldn’t even start in Chicago. I see him as a possible upgrade to Eich as a swing G/T. The thing Eich has going for him is that he can play all 5 positions. I don’t believe Borom has played Center. He should be depth and not much more. He’s a below average player based on what he’s shown. Typical Grier OL signing.
But, I’m still rooting for him. Yay!
Not excited about either Borom or Eich. That’s why, I hope, they will be just backups.
From an article I read a week or so ago, an NFL exec said Dolphins have not improved their OL at all even with the signing of James Daniels because him alone won’t make a difference especially with the looming retirement of Armstead.
The exec said the Dolphins can make 3 choices in the draft that would change their line from barely average to a good productive OL. 1. Draft OT/OG Will Campbell at #13, even trade up to Bears pick at #10 for him if he is there. 2. Draft a top DT in the first round and draft either Wyatt Milum or OG Tate Ratledge in the second round.
He said all 3 are great fits for the Dolphins and would be plug and play at LG. One of these 3 players would transform the Dolphins IOL from struggling all season to a formidable one.
Went on to say there are other options in the 1st and 2nd round but the others may struggle initially (referring to Membou, Banks and Savaiinena) with the position changes that these 3 won’t.
Meant to ask what your thoughts on that are.
He did add Donovan Jackson as a 4th option but says he will go top of 2nd round and not worth trading up for if you can stay put and get Milum or Ratledge.
The Patriots are trading quarterback Joe Milton to the Cowboys, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
Dallas will send one of its fifth-round compensatory picks in April’s draft to New England in exchange for Milton and a seventh-rounder. The Patriots received the 171st overall pick and the Cowboys now have the 217th overall pick, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
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Damn, I would have made that trade.
I’d trade Tua straight up. lol
OOOOOF!! Do NOT look at your retirement accounts today boys.
I am down $40+ K in two months time.
You still got $20,000,000, don’t fret Rocko, ya aiight
I don’t look I just wait for my financial planner to call and tell me when I can retire
26.Shavon Revel CB East Carolina
48.Jonah Savaiinaea OG Arizona
80.Omarr Norman-Lott DT Tennessee
98.Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia
116.Dont’e Thornton WR Tennessee
135.Billy Bowman S Oklahoma
150.J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
155.Jeffrey Bassa LB Oregon
224.Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
253.Craig Woodson S California
2026 CIN 2nd
2026 LAR 2nd
BBM,
bailbondmike
says:
April 3, 2025 at 12:49 pm
Meant to ask what your thoughts on that are.
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You already know my thoughts on Wyatt Milum. If we wait until the 2nd round to draft for the O-Line, he’s my guy.
1st round: Will Campbell, Kelvin Banks, or Armand Membou
2nd round: Wyatt Milum
3rd round: Charles Grant
Day 3 or UDFA: Willie Lampkin or Addison West
PS: I would NOT trade up from R1P13.
And speaking of Charles Grant, I see some are projecting him to go as early as the 2nd round now. Sheesh! And here I thought I had found a diamond in the rough back in January when I introduced him to y’all.
Mike E.
says:
April 2, 2025 at 9:11 pm
I feel like we can find a vet CB in FA after the draft after cuts easier than finding a quality OL that will fit our system and budget. Let’s face it, Kendall Fuller wasn’t that good last season and our defense wasn’t the larger issue. Clearly, the O-line was a much bigger problem and it will be the same situation if we don’t bring in a quality OL in the draft.
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Just my opinion, but I think that’s a very dangerous game to play… waiting and hoping that a quality vet CB will become available after the Draft.
What’s more, CBs are a LOT more expensive than OGs. Plus, it would be wiser to get a CB on a rookie deal rather than paying through the nose via FA.
I don’t disagree that finally solidifying our O-Line must be a priority of ours, so I feel we can come much closer to attaining as much if we just sign Brandon Scherff now. That doesn’t mean we won’t address the O-Line in the Draft, just not necessarily on day 1.
Only thing regarding Brandon Scherff? He’s a vet in his early 30s who will likely take his time to sign his next contract. He doesn’t NEED to go through the vigors of the offseason at this stage in his career. I see him as definitely being available past the Draft and then some.
I don’t recall where I saw this in the past week, but it came from a known pundit… I want to say it was Mel Kiper(?) but I’m not sure. I watch dozens of these things daily. Anyway… and it’s only one opinion…
The case was being made that Walter Nolen is every bit as good as Mason Graham, but Nolen’s ceiling is WAY higher than Graham’s. Graham has a slighter better floor than Nolen, but in the long haul, Nolen has the potential to be the best DT of this class.
It’s stuff like this that has me second-guessing myself, after I wrote Nolen off as my R1P13 favorite. And the so-called “character concerns”? How bad it could be… and why won’t anybody address what those concerns are? It’s as though somebody is trying to tank his stock so that somebody will have Nolen availed to them when they select.
Sorry, but Walter Nolen is right back up there for me in the discussion at R1P13.
steveccnv
says:
April 2, 2025 at 8:54 pm
our secondary will only be as good as our passrush allows
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And the pass-rush starts up front in the trenches. If we have great DT play, it should spring our EDGEs… making life easier for our secondary.
What’s more, if we can generate a pass-rush from inside (somebody to pair with Sieler), the less we’ll have to rely on blitzing (see the Eagles in the Super Bowl).
This is a case being made for the best DT available @ R1P13, IMO.
I must confess, this particular Draft has me chasing my tail like a pup. All we need is just ONE MORE PICK before day 2 ends!
My recommendation? Trade down (if possible), but keep it in the teens. Get that extra pick before day 2 ends, and we can make some serious noise.
Where Hulk retirement planner??? Hulk getting angry!!!!
FFR – Try and post again, I caught that it wasn’t approved and put it through. Sorry, it’s an automatic thing. I’d like to tell ya I’m happy as fuck to see you, hope you see this and tell BBM what you wanted to say
HERE is the beef
25.
Derrick HarmonDT Oregon
48.
Josh Conerly Jr.OT Oregon
58.
Maxwell HairstonCB Kentucky
98.
Jonas SankerS Virginia
116.
Oronde Gadsden IITE Syracuse
135.
Demetrius Knight Jr.LB South Carolina
150.
Garrett DellingerOG LSU
155.
Jamaree CaldwellDT Oregon
224.
Joshua GrayOG Oregon State
231.
Trevor EtienneRB Georgia
253.
Ben SaulsK Pittsburgh
2026 HOU 2nd
2026 WAS 4th
Caldwell in a good looking NT
and the Oregon State guard might be a really good fit
@Marcel_LJ
Per source, the Dolphins are hosting DT Alfred Collins for a 30 visit. Massive need on the defensive line after Calais Campbell’s departure — and massive is a perfect word to describe Collins. The former Texas DT is listed at 6-6, 332 pounds. Second team All-American in 2024
I like Collins a lot!
Same! He’d be a very good selection for us. Not my favorite selection, but he’s a stud in his own right.
He could be the pick at #48 if they go OL or CB in 1st. The Ravens D focuses on having a disruptive monster in the middle and Weaver wants the same. That’s why I have always gone for Grant but Collins fits that bill also.
FFR!!! LONG time, my friend!!! GRAND to see ya here!!!
BBM’s Never Happen Mock Draft
25. Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
45. Walter Nolen DT Ole Miss
48. Wyatt Milum OG West Virginia
54. Carson Schwesinger ILB UCLA
79. Denzel Burke CB Ohio State
116. Jaylen Reed S Penn State
124. Logan Brown OT Kansas
135. Luke Kandra OG Cincinnati
150. RJ Harvey RB UCF
155. Rylie Mills DT Notre Dame
224. Kyren Lacy WR LSU
231. Jason Marshall Jr. CB Florida
232. Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
253. C.J. Dippre TE Alabama
Wow! FFR, where’s his post?
Up the board @ 2:14 PM
I saw but this is all that is shows
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finfanrob2a65365917
says:
April 3, 2025 at 2:14 pm
BBM,
Yes… seems he was trying to send you a message. That’s why Mike E asked him to try to send it again, Bro. First-timers here have trouble getting through the gate.
LOL at the Hulk retirement plan
Was that an FFR sighting above. I started thinking that maybe the cheerleaders escaped and chained him to the couch in the basement
😆
BBM,
There are about 4 guys I’d take in round one. There are about 15 I’d take in the next 2 rounds, as far as OL. It’s not as much for the DL, but it’s a buyer’s market. For me, if they somehow can’t come away from this draft with some significant help for the LOS, then either they weren’t gonna do it anyway or they suck. It shouldn’t be that hard. There are lots of options.
I think this is a build your team draft not a get a superstar one….and I think that’s just what this team needs right now.
Agreed, this should be a ‘meat & potatoes’ kind of Draft. We already have all-world talent at the skill positions on both sides of the ball.
Minus a CB opposite Ramsey, that is.
I think this is a build your team draft not a get a superstar one
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100%
see below
I agree as well
If we are looking for DL, OL and DBs – which we should be looking for
we might be better off trading down maybe even out of the first round
I just don’t know if a trade down is gonna be there for us
we don’t need playmakers – we need the fundamentals
See below
Just an opinion, but I question the long-term ROI of a 330+ pound rookie. Yes, they can pay off instantly for a team who is on the cusp of a championship… but they generally aren’t for long.
I just looked up Haloti Ngata, who had a 13-year career playing over 330 pounds. He’s certainly the exception, not the rule.
So now I’m chasing my tail again. If we’re “ALL-IN”, we could certainly use a fat cat like Kenneth Grant! But if we’re drafting for today AND beyond, ya don’t want a fat cat with such a short shelf-life, relatively speaking.
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel we can find a run-clogging NT on day 3 of the Draft.
NT DJ Reader is like 330+ and still playing well. He’s been around for a while.
But I get what you are saying.
Hey FFR!!! Why don’t you finish what you started and let BBM know what you wanted to say?
What’s going on, I don’t see any posts from FFR?
finfanrob2a65365917
says:
April 3, 2025 at 2:14 pm (Edit)
BBM,
I don’t see any content.
I think he probably couldn’t post and that’s why Mike is commenting on
he started to post but probably didn’t post it?
WordPress is a nightmare
hopefully FFR figures it out
I really hate what WordPress has done to there system – constantly fiddling with it
it’s warm again in NYC
weeeeeeeeeee
Pants off?
39. Kenneth Grant DT Michigan
41. Donovan Jackson OG Ohio State
48. Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA
72. Denzel Burke CB Ohio State
98. Gunnar Helm TETexas
116. Joshua Farmer D TFlorida State
135. Malachi Moore S Alabama
150. Garrett Dellinger OG LSU
155. Jalen Rivers OT Miami (FL)
224. Phil Mafah RB Clemson
231. Ben Sauls K Pittsburgh
BAM! Call Ross and let him know I’ll take the job for HALF of what Grief is being paid.
you keep drafting LBe pretty early and I’m not sure we need a LB – the LB room is looking stacked
Rivers is a really good pick late there’s a couple of
there’s a couple of good day 3 OTs who might transition well inside
We nave a lot on the roster right now, how much quality is to be seen.
Awesome draft!
If we could stock up on 2nd and 3rd round picks it could be exactly what the team is dying for. High quality guys on 4 year contracts that are MUCH cheaper to carry over those four years.
Tim – he started to write something to BBM but didn’t finish his post. Not sure why
40. Donovan Jackson OG Ohio State
54. Azareye’h Thomas CB Florida State
56. T.J. Sander sDT South Carolina
71. Kevin Winston Jr. S Penn State
98. Tyler Shough QB Louisville
109. Joshua Farmer DT Florida State
116. Logan Brown OT Kansas
124. Damien Martinez RB Miami (FL)
135. Luke KandraOG Cincinnati
150. Jeffrey Bassa LB Oregon
224. Phil Mafah RB Clemson
231. Ben Sauls K Pittsburgh
2026 NO 2nd
Trading OUT of the 2nd round may be the ticket.
Rockphin Tradey Pants presents I am a trade addict draft
How was Tyler Shough able to play 7 years of college ball?
probably extra years for Covid but
We really don’t need off the ball LBs high in the draft. We have three quality guys. We have depth and potential on the Edge. We need interior DL.
True, this year. Only ILB’s on the roster in 2026 are Brooks and Dodson who will be in the final year of their contracts. It’d be nice to draft one this year to school up whether it’s 2nd round (after trading down for extra picks) or get one on day 3.
That said, I think Schwesinger would be the only one I would consider on day 2.
The rankings on this simulator seem close to PFN’s. Though, I see no way Kandra lasts to the 7th round. I like Zeek Biggers as a 7th round option.
Nice draft!
Just a month after trading for him, Las Vegas has agreed to terms with Geno Smith on a two-year extension worth a maximum of $85.5 million with $66.5 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday. Smith is now under contract through the 2027 season.
NFL announces 2025 offseason workout dates for all 32 teams
Miami Dolphins
First Day: April 21
OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27, May 29-30, June 2-3, June 5
Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12
BBM,
I catch up now and then with the blog and as I did I saw your post. I just wanted to wish you the best and hope everything works out for you.
Later All.
FFR, thank you brother! You have been missed here. Take of yourself as well!
On Thursday evening, the Chicago Bears signed veteran quarterback Case Keenum. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Keenum inked a one-year deal worth up to $3M.
MF13 just became a Bears fan.
LOL
Bears are doing it right this off season. NFC North is going to be a battle ground this year.
Reports are out that Grier did only offer Campbell a low-ball offer of 2m with incentives.
really doesn’t make sense given our cap room
Not to mention the person and type of player he is. He loves everything about football and plays at a high level every play.
he was such a great leader
maybe griers worst decision so far
Per Drew Rosenhaus, don’t be surprised if Dolphins draft a QB as early as #98 but more likely around #116. Dolphins have met with Quinn Ewers (to include dinner), Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough.
They add that Milroe is likely gone by #98 but expect Ewers or Shough to be there at #98 or early day 3.
I would take Shough over Ewers.
Yes, but they bought Ewers dinner, that MUST mean something. LOL
LOL, I’m sure they buy a lot of dinners
it was McDonald’s …
HA! That’s exactly where I took him in my last mock.
98. Tyler Shough QB Louisville
Good call. If we trade down for more picks, there should be no reason to take that shot.
no reason not to take that shot
I really thinks rounds 1-4 should be nothing but OL, DL, DB and maybe a TE
I really hope we dont take a QB
we have so many needs
I see a lot of mocks having the Dolphins take Kyle McCord in the 5th. I am not against that pick either.
I think I screwed this up by waiting too long to draft the tranches
but our secondary will look good
I also traded down with the bill but I took all their 1st and 2nd rounders….
Maybe too late on OL but the DL guys are solid. Like Kandra, I don’t think Howard Cross lasts to the 7th either.
yeah I don’t think those guys are 7th rounders either – both that’s why I draft them when they are there…lol
20 days to the draft
2025 NFL Draft: ‘Trust the tape’ prospects who shouldn’t be overlooked despite lacking elite athletic traits
TE Mitchell Evans, 6’5, 258, ND. Reason being, despite a 4.74 forty, his 1.55 split ranked in the top 90%, which is impressive for his size. This demonstrates a quicker get off in route running or pulling in run blocking. Though, not a high-volume pass catcher at ND, he is a bull with the ball in his hands as he forced 21 missed tackles on just 77 receptions.
Edge Jah Joyner, 6’4, 264, Minnesota. Reason being, despite not having a great burst as his split ranked at 29%, he still had over a 14% pressure rate over the last 2 seasons due to his mass and length. Also, Joyner is in the running for the sturdiest edge-setting run defender at the position in the class.
DT Omar Norman-Lott, 6’2, 291, Tennessee. Reason being, athletic traits don’t wow for a smaller DT. While never an every-down player, he registered an almost unprecedented 14% pressure rate at defensive tackle across two seasons in Knoxville. You have that type of production, across multiple seasons in the SEC, you, most likely, can play.
Didn’t realize Norman-Lott measured that at the combine.
MEH
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James McKinney
MAREK’S MOCK: Full Miami Dolphins 7-round 2025 NFL Draft mock version 7.0
From thephinsider.com
I liked it with the exception of Trapilo and Neal. Got to do better with OL picks at #98 and #150 as Trapilo and two 7th round prospects won’t cut it.
22.Jahdae Barron CB Texas
48.Aireontae Ersery OT Minnesota
53.Andrew Mukuba S Texas
98.Alfred Collins DT Texas
116.Savion Williams WR TCU
135.Howard Cross III DT Notre Dame
150.Charles Grant OT William & Mary
155.J.J. Pegues DT Ole Miss
224.Kurtis Rourke QB Indiana
231.Cody Simon LB Ohio State
253.Nofoafia Tulafono OC Wyoming
2026 LAC 2nd
2026 TB 4th
Ersery is becoming a hot prospect and rising draft boards. Some are projecting him to late 1st round now.
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