Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland called Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis moments ago and told him he'd be the Dolphins first round draft pick this year. And sure enough, the Dolphins selected him moments later.
The Davis addition immediately fills a major need for the Dolphins. The team had signed Eric Green as a free agent earlier this offseason, but Davis is expected to compete with Green and Jason Allen for that job.
"I had a workout with them and I knew they were one of the team interested in me," Davis said. "I'm a physical corner. I fit the style of their defense with my physical play and I can be aggressive."
There is no question Davis is a physical speciman. He is 5-11 and 203 pounds. But his ability to accept coaching has been questioned. And there are also rumors about whether he is something of a prima donna.
Davis doesn't think that is so.
"I'm a great person," he just said. "They know what kind of person I really am. Everybody that knows Vontae knows what type of person I am."
Davis said his goal his rookie year is to be the "Player of the year in the Natonal Football League."
lips - NE traded out of the first round. thus 4 picks in the second.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 07:53 PM
lol: I didn't delete your comments. Funny you're telling me I don't know anything when you are making a mistake. I'm laughing at you.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Please guys im sure your executives back in 2000 knew what they were doing when they selected jamar fletcher and passed on drew brees or drafted eddie moore and passed on anquan boldin give Mando a break
Posted by: Luis | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Paul Kruger, Clint Sintim or Connor Barwin in the 2nd?
Posted by: Eric | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
A bunch of the commentors on this board are ridiculous and pathetic. Armando does a stellar job of REPORTING and keeping fish fans informed on the team. Why some people make personal attacks and other comments is beyond me. Give the guy is due. He has the best Dolphins blog and is an extremely bright guy.
Posted by: mike | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Rey is still there Mando
Posted by: Robert | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Butler at 44 would be flippin sweet! That would totally take care of our CB problems. Remember fans...this is a three year project and this is draft #2.
Posted by: cneighbor | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Mando, what wr's are left that we can take?
Posted by: FinsFan4Life | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Boldin is not going to be available because of all the WRs that went in the first round. If Arizona could have gotten Hakeem Nicks, they might have parted with Boldin. But I don't think they'll let him go now.
Posted by: Bruce | April 25, 2009 at 07:54 PM
WTF is Denver doing?!? They're worst than senile Al Davis!
Posted by: Tommya | April 25, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Finsfan CT: Correct. I can't help myself.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 07:55 PM
I'm thinkin Ramses barden - cal poly - WR 6'6" physical specimen - raw but huge upside.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Mando what do you make of that Eric Wood pick by the Bills? I think Jets and Pats have served tehmselves well today, not so sure about us or the Bills.
Posted by: Stav | April 25, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Mando, what do you see with the 44 that would most help the phins?
Is it still Rey or is it the question of only being a two down back as reported earlier?
Is it time for a WR?
Posted by: stating the obvious | April 25, 2009 at 07:57 PM
WR that are available:
PAT WHITE, Massaquoi, Louis Murphy, Derrick Williams of Penn State, Juaquin Iglesias, among others.
Yes, I know White played QB. So?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 07:58 PM
broncos trade a 1st for a CB when they just signed Goodman.. WTF?? Patriots better
Not end up with Malauga!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 07:58 PM
lets get pass rush. there goes rey to cincy.
Posted by: sk | April 25, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Forgot Ramses Barden tomorrow.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 07:58 PM
bye bye rey - wasn't meant to be.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Son-of-a biscuit!!!!!!! Rey's gone!!!! At least Belicheat didn't get him!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Four of the players the media talked up still available, but seven picks before us including Pats & Bills
Posted by: Stav | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Butler, Smith, Barwin or Sintim -- all good!!
Posted by: LTSTDCB | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
pancan i couldnt remember his name but that guy will be the 2nd pick of the 2nd round the first will be Brace there ray is off the board now we dont have to hear about this guy.
Posted by: ac slater | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Rey Maualuga of the Cincinnati Bengals will be at the Pro Bowl within four years.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
guess its not gonna be reY!
Posted by: Al, London | April 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
I am a little worried about the maturity issue. I have watched many U of Ill. games and believe me he is the total package. He is very physical and can cover anyone. Marc Sanchez challenged him and was not very succesful.
Posted by: morphin | April 25, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Phins need to keep their word to Butler's dad and draft the kid at #44. Remember #44 pick in 1998? Pat Surtain.
Posted by: cneighbor | April 25, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Big O & Mando hate V Davis..........hmmmmmm???
Posted by: O. Dulay | April 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
our next pick will be clint sintim
Posted by: scott alderson | April 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Any word on any upcoming Fins trades Mando? No rumours yet this year?!
Posted by: Al, London | April 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Armanodo, what about brandon tate in day 2??? still a possibility???
Posted by: Chase | April 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
maybe after brace. c money
Posted by: ac slater | April 25, 2009 at 08:02 PM
There is excellent Talent Available in Everrette Brown, Connor Barwin, Darius Butler, Ron Brace, Paul Krueger and Clint Sitim.
Sorry about Rey, Mando.
Posted by: Robert | April 25, 2009 at 08:03 PM
I hope this guy learns a little humility and grows up quick.
Sparano won't tolerate much divaness.
I smell bust big time.
Posted by: Zed | April 25, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Will the Raiders pick a punter here?
Posted by: Tommya | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Fins will draft Paul Kruger at #44
Posted by: Georgia Panther | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
We should package one of these 2nd rounders for boldin or something. All Wr's are gone and we need a good one.
Posted by: FinsFan4Life | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
lets see how the raider jack this up!
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
I do not hate Vontae Davis. But I'm concerned about the selection. That doesn't mean I hate him.
I LOVE Pat White.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
bye rey rey,,, Mando are the dolphins working the phones to make any trades???
Posted by: Luis | April 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
well, damn near every player I would have like to seen on the Phins is phucking gone!!! What a phucked up day...................
Posted by: LarryC | April 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Everett Brown still available.. Hope Pats don't get him!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
i was getting excited about rey too but i really do trust bill's judgement. the jets made a splash but the remember the dolphins still have henne to unveil.
oh and there are no WR worth taking here in the second.
Posted by: #1 dolfan CT | April 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
wow these picks just come and goo they come and goooo ouuuooooo
Posted by: karma chameleon | April 25, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I'm still freaked out that BP could not trade out of 1st..
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 08:06 PM
i really hope pats dont take pat white.......
Posted by: Chase | April 25, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Clint Sintim or Conner Barwin and i'm a happy camper
Posted by: morphin | April 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
HOW THE FUDGE do the cheaters now have 5 picks in round 2?!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: al, London | April 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
i am really worried about NE here guys. armando what do you think of NE here in this round?
Posted by: #1 dolfan CT | April 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
does anyone see pat white here?
Posted by: #1 dolfan CT | April 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
well that didn't take long - trade with the pats so they can pick two in a row. Raiders blow!
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
mandito im likeing pat white as well but in 2nd good buddy u dont think he will be available in the 3rd
Posted by: karma chameleon | April 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Any word on mega - tron????
Posted by: cuban menace | April 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
miami will select clint sintim next if he's there.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | April 25, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Mando, did the Dolphins make multiple visits with White?
Posted by: Matt | April 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
why are we not making moves? Frustrating watching pats steal right from under us..grrrrrrrrr
Posted by: bcat | April 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
alert, i am going to help the fin fans to feel better,the rumores around Maualuaga here in new england after scouts followed him last year that he got himself out of few games more than 6 and could come back and play and he didn't and that's why tuna took one of the best D player in the entire draft in davis.
p.s, TUNA never played the hype game with the draft
Posted by: Gopats | April 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
yes cubes i belive him and faga are at a draft party something about a jets celebration or something like that.
Posted by: karma chameleon | April 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
al London: belicheat is in with the league, the agents and the clip board holding family members!! He cheats through his teeth; I hate him!!!!! As a matter of fact, I'll hate these 2 players they pick immediately!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
i really liked ron brace him for miami.... crap was hopin hed make it to our 2nd pick in the 2nd round
Posted by: Chase | April 25, 2009 at 08:12 PM