We are on the clock. Only hours until the draft starts and then, well, only hours until something happens in Miami. I'm pumped.
So let's have a radio show! And let's do a live blog!
Here's the deal:
I will be on the air today on 790-AM The Ticket in South Florida and will be talking Dolphins and draft from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are not fortunate enough to live in paradise, you can listen online at 790theticket.com and call the show toll free from anywhere in the United States at 1-888-790-3776. I want to hear from you!
Then at 4 p.m. when the draft begins we will do a live blog until the Dolphins pick or something actually happens. I will be on here throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
This should be an interesting day. I am told the Dolphins have spent some time the past 24 hours thinking about Derrick Burgess. The OLB possibility is available in trade from the Oakland Raiders. Yes, I know I've been telling you the Dolphins want to add draft picks not trade them away. Yes, I know Burgess is turning 31 in August. But the guy has been a solid pass-rusher of the first order in his career, collecting 47 sacks in seven seasons. Coach Tony Sparano has a great deal of respect for Burgess from the player's days with the Philadelphia Eagles.
This doesn't mean the Dolphins will trade for Burgess. But obviously they have to study the possibility.
By the time it's over, we'll know the names of the three players -- the first-round and two second-round picks -- that had better turn into starters for the Dolphins before the 2009 season is over.
We'll have a pretty good idea where Jason Taylor will end up in 2009, with New England continuing to be the favorite.
And we'll see how well or poorly Miami's AFC East rivals do as they attempt to dethrone the AFC East champions.
By the way, if you can't call the radio show and cannot be here for the live blog, you can leave your comment or question below and I'll answer them first when the live blog begins. And please people, let's leave the monkey talk and the social chat room banter out today, OK?
Gotta go get find my Mel Kiper wig now.
still no usc linebackers
Posted by: chuck | April 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM
armando, you said sanchez was sweating,i think you meant your lucky tuna
Posted by: jet in love with sanchez | April 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM
What's your comment on the PFT report that Darius Butler has been promised to be the pick. His father spilled the beans.
Posted by: Pat | April 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Called that in my column the other day. I LOVE Malcolm Jenkins. He'll be good, I think. New Orleans gets a good player.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM
told ya.. DAM!! Hope Maaluga lasts 2 25..
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM
hey robby, so how do you explain how ricky was one of parcells favorites?
Posted by: ziggy | April 25, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Pat answered that already but the short answer is I think the report is correct and Butler's dad may be saying that.
But I don't think that backs the Dolphins into a corner. They'll do what is best for themselves regardless of what they've told people before the draft.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM
orale mando what happend to jenkins holmes.
Posted by: spider | April 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Houston going with Cushing now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM
what do you think of the sun-sentinel blogging that darius butler cb from conneticut, if hes on the board, was promised the pick by parcell. for our first round pick?
Posted by: Jrod75 | April 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM
i think jason tylor's value went up by 34 bucs
Posted by: jet in love with sanchez | April 25, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Rey Rey Rey Rey Rey.......just hoping
Posted by: The Cuban Assassin | April 25, 2009 at 05:45 PM
orale houston more cushing for pushing ese.
Posted by: spider | April 25, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Any one picked Gort, Mega Tron, Or Optimus Prime Yet ?
Posted by: cuban menace | April 25, 2009 at 05:46 PM
If Maualuga gets past San Diego, he may very well be there at No. 25.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Ziggy: Ricky was proven & we did not have a RB behind Ronnie.. Camarillo, Ginn & Bess provide more depth than we had at RB.
Besides, what happens in a tent in India stays in a tent in India.
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:47 PM
a real gm goes out and gets takes what he wants when he wants .. Instead of waiting for leftovers.
Posted by: jet in lube with sanchito | April 25, 2009 at 05:48 PM
If Cleveland take Nicks then that cancels the Edwards trade setting up Miami to take Harvin.
Posted by: CC | April 25, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Jrod, already answered that twice including two posts ago. I think it's a correct story. They have an intern at Butler's draft party.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:49 PM
I can't see malaluga getting past SD here!
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Mando--whadda Fins do if Percy H's on the board when Fins draft??
Posted by: O. Dulay | April 25, 2009 at 05:49 PM
mando, Chargers r taking Mr Bean
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Please say no to Percy Harvin!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mike | April 25, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Or Everett Brown
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I do not believe the Dolphins draft Harvin.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM
doesnt take Nicks
Posted by: CC | April 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM
The Dolphins just can't take Harvin
Posted by: MaCo | April 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Let me see if I got this right: jets give up a 1st, 2nd and three players for a mexican QB who only started in 16 games? Hah, hah, hah.
Posted by: cocoajoe | April 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM
That is GREAT news for the Dolphins. Maualuga will likely be available at No. 25!!!!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Sanchez is not Mexican. The Jets wouldn't be that lucky.
Posted by: MaCo | April 25, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Wow.. Larry English..a bit of a reach. I thought he would be a late first rd.
Posted by: Mafioso | April 25, 2009 at 05:53 PM
SD-larry English - oh man the options for Miami just got better.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 05:53 PM
I would lov efor us to draft maualuga, he is a beast
Posted by: Mike | April 25, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Mando,
Can Broncos steal Ray from us?
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Mando, won't the Pats take Maualuga ahead of us???
Posted by: cneighbor | April 25, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I disagree if Harvin is there they pick him up. Too few playmakers on offense. We will see Armando.
Posted by: CC | April 25, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Mando, is Maualuga the pick at 25 is he's still on board? Aren't he and Crowder the same player in that defense?
Posted by: Eric | April 25, 2009 at 05:56 PM
I think Harvin will be available in the late 2nd if fins want him.
Posted by: aquaandorange | April 25, 2009 at 05:57 PM
I love Maualuga he is by far the best LB out the USC crew ..doesnt look good in shorts but plays with great intensity...Mando what are the potential consequences if the fins take him..b/c they jus signed Crowder to a deal..and Akin Ayodele has only been on board for a year would they try to move one of those guys outside or what ?
Posted by: Stubb305 | April 25, 2009 at 05:57 PM
CC: hate to argue with everyone wanting Harvin but THE GUY SMOKED WEED b4 the combine!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 05:58 PM
trade coming tb moving up/
Posted by: pancanfinfan | April 25, 2009 at 05:58 PM
I dont care what they promised. If someones there who is better, lets take them.
Posted by: FinsFan4Life | April 25, 2009 at 05:59 PM
It hinges on the Clevland pick ( WR ) if we end up with Edwards then not Harvin. Now that Clevland has moved down again whoever they want will still be there.
Ring Ring Brown for Edwards calling ?
Posted by: CC | April 25, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Here are the potholes for Miami:
Butler might go to Atlanta or New England.
Maualuga might go to New England or Atlanta.
Worst case scenario = They go back to back which would be a knife to the heart.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 06:01 PM
mando,
Answer the Rey question people r asking cuz I may be getting nervous for nothing! How would they use him with Crowder?
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Mando,
I hope the intern the Dolphins sent to the Butler draft party is fast, just in case things change...
Posted by: Paul | April 25, 2009 at 06:02 PM
New england took a ilb in mayo last year. i don't see them drafting 1 in the 1st round again.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | April 25, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Fins should move up and grab Manugala now. Maybe Denver wants Beck?
Posted by: aquaandorange | April 25, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Robert Ayers to Denver!! What about the pass rusher from Fl St?
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Robby: Akin Ayodele is signed only through 2010 and Maualuga is a more physical player than he is TODAY. The Dolphins also have to consider that this kid has GREAT blitz skills from the ILB spot. He's amazing going downhill.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I think the Pats are going after Barwin from Cincy.
Posted by: cneighbor | April 25, 2009 at 06:06 PM
They are reaching for these quaterbacks none of those guys are top 20 prospects this a WEAK class of qb's the top 3 qb's in college football went back to school:
Tebow
Bradford
McCoy
Posted by: Stubb305 | April 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Robert Ayers to Denver. Denver has become a much better team the past two hours. Too bad they have no QB.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM
this is my jam ohh hot dam put your hands up in the ayer ay ay ayer
Posted by: la mugrosa | April 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM
thanks Mando!! Although now I really wanting & am more nervous!!
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 06:08 PM
I feel bad for Ayers. Going from Rocky Top to a yellow trash hick town.
Posted by: Dying in Denver | April 25, 2009 at 06:09 PM
We need a kick returner with this pick.
Posted by: Cam Cameron | April 25, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Armando,
It looks like the Dolphins are going to end up with a good player at 25 regardless of who gets taken ahead of them. Maleguela would be great. So would Butler and so would Matthews. But surely if Maclin is still there at 25 the Dolphins would take him.
Posted by: Craig M | April 25, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Mathews is also still on the board..
Posted by: RobbyMarino | April 25, 2009 at 06:10 PM
You guys notice no veteran players we heard were on the block -- boldin, edwards, parrish -- have been traded?
Nothing would happen, if it happens at all, until late, late first or second because nobody will give up a pick this high for any of those guys.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 25, 2009 at 06:11 PM