The NFL draft is finally here and this blog is a-live!
So do the Dolphins go with the primetime pick in this primetime draft? Do they trade back as I've been told they are trying to do? Do they pick a quarterback?
"A quarterback makes sense if and only if they think a FRANCHISE quarterback is there," Dan Marino tweeted today. "Otherwise, I am firm believer in taking the Best Player Available."
So whom would the man once hired to lead the Dolphins franchise -- he quit two weeks later -- consider the franchise quarterbacks in this draft?
"With my CBS gig I spend more time watching the QBs on Sunday so it wouldn't be fair for me to say if a guy is or isn't a franchise QB," Marino followed with another tweet.
The national insider types are reporting there will be a run on QBs in the top 12 picks. We'll see about that. Aside from the QBs, here are some names I'm going to ask you to keep in mind:
Alabama RB Mark Ingram if they do not trade back.
VT RB Ryan Williams if they trade back.
Florida C Mike Pouncey if they do not trade back.
Purdue OLB Ryan Kerrigan if they do not trade back.
Kansas State's Daniel Thomas if they do trade back.
I'm rooting for the trade back. OK, meet me in the comments section. Let's go a-live!
Cam's Dad just asked for another 200k.
Posted by: Prince William the Cat | April 28, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Got a girl friend I gotta bang.
Sorry but little Po takes priority.
Thanks for the shout out though...
Posted by: Po White Trash | April 28, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Werder needs to get rid of that stache....looks like 1970's throw back
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I don't believe that's the REAL bobby. He wouldn't be calling for Mallett....he knows better. He's still behind Henne. Identify yourself, fraud!!
Posted by: Craig M | April 28, 2011 at 08:13 PM
LOL Odinseye lol...
Posted by: VA Fin Fan | April 28, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Von miller is a good kid hard worker. And hes definately going to be a star
Posted by: Chase | April 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
everyone start addressing your questions to little amondo !!! not that immitation armondo !
Posted by: little amondo | April 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
What a waste of a pick.
Posted by: Prince William the Cat | April 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Vonn Miller...what a great name....
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Von Miller goes No. 2 to Denver. Interesting how HOF passer John Elway goes with the QB tormentor.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Von Miller....probably one of the safer picks in the draft. Good player....will help the Broncos a lot.
Posted by: Craig M | April 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Needed a break Mando, still read and enjoyed your columns though. Good to see you on live blog!!
Posted by: bobbyd12 | April 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
buffalo to draft gabbert!
Posted by: Nicholas | April 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Dareus to the Bills?
NOPE! Gabbert!
Come on, PLEASE GOD!
Posted by: odinseye | April 28, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Mr. Soiled. I think Mr.Newton may know the whereabouts of your lap top...Just sayin'
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
If we don't pick a quarterback-I'm done!
We can't wait until everybody else in the NFL has an outstanding quarterback for us to do so.
Henne is what he was at Michigan-and the fans won't take this mediocrity much longer.
Everyone says this staff can't afford to wait-that's right-we are going to witness the firing of the whole staff on draft night without a QB. It's just a question of the official date!
Posted by: David | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
This has to be the longest entance...EVER
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
I 2nd bd12.
Posted by: Po White Trash | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
miller and dumerville thats gonna be good
Posted by: boulderfinfan | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Good pick Denver
Posted by: DolFan Rick | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Love His (Vonn's) Passion tho
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Well said David
Posted by: dishpan | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Bills are going Dareus
Posted by: NHDolphan | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
marcell darius to the bills. they have to go defense
Posted by: boulderfinfan | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
How about this? Denver trades their two second rounds picks for Miami number 15, and they then take Corgey Liuget DT. Good Trade for both.
Posted by: david | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
Sorry I havn't wrote more often but I took up a musical instrument(guitar) have have been channeling my creative juice's in that direction....this old dog is learnin new tricks...though it still has not led me to relations with the female kind as of yet.
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Everyone, little amondo is smarter than I am. But only if it's before midnight, then he loses his mind and does wrong things.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Buffalo needs to take a QB, any QB.
Posted by: Prince William the Cat | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Armando, any fresh news of possible Dolphin trade up or down yet?
Posted by: DyingBreed | April 28, 2011 at 08:17 PM
chunk yards - exciting players -- big offense - talk to me big mondo
Posted by: little amondo | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM
...Armando.Are you in NYC? Le Bernardain, or Per Se?
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM
We have to find a way to trade back. I'm sorry there's just no way I would take Pouncey at 15 especially if we're planning on him being our center. It's bad enough worrying about Henne protecting the ball but using the 15th pick on a guy that we cannot guarantee to provide a good snap for Henne. I'd much rather trade back and look at running back, or the other offensive tackles available that share the experience at guard and tackle. I also would take a look at Mallett down there cause say what you want about the guy I am very confident he wouldn't under throw Brandon Marshall on the deep ball.
Posted by: Jimbo | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM
No trades for Kyle Orton or any other vet tonight, Eric.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Armando,
Prediction for Da Bills?
Come on now, we want you predictions as soon as the clock starts!
Posted by: odinseye | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Yeah...and the Jets thought Gholston was the answer.
Posted by: Bogota Phin Fan | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Craig M, I still believe Henne is the QB in 2011. BUT I also said the Fins would draft a QB and sign a veteran FA to compete in camp. And again, I going by GUT feeling. Personally, I would LOVE to have Kyle Randolph, but I just think everything points to Mallett.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Armando,any rumor about the Dolphins trade down to get a Second Round Pick?
Posted by: tony in Miami | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
Bills should go Gabbert, then get a OT in the 2nd.
Posted by: Po White Trash | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
SoiledBottom,
Where have you been buddy?
ALoco told me that you had returned to your homeland of Somalia. Is the true?
Posted by: DyingBreed | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
cam the cat...200K....please...thats chump change now.....lol
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:19 PM
mondo you are a beast and i like you , your a good joe .
Posted by: little amondo | April 28, 2011 at 08:20 PM
How did Pouncey match up with Dareus in the college season?
Posted by: Chase | April 28, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Just got tougher to run against the Bills!
Posted by: DyingBreed | April 28, 2011 at 08:20 PM
We might need Pouncey..lol. Gotta block Dareus twice a year now.
Posted by: DolFan Rick | April 28, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Looks like Dolphins will continue to face Ryan Fitzpatrick as Buffalo's QB.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 28, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Many Teams needing defensive help. Good for us.
Posted by: oscar canosa | April 28, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Draft is movin quick.
Good!
Posted by: Po White Trash | April 28, 2011 at 08:21 PM
now it gets interesting. I say either aj green or gabbert.
Posted by: boulderfinfan | April 28, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Bungles going Gabbert
Posted by: NHDolphan | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Armando...don't sleep on Fitzpatrick...he's got guts...
Posted by: Kris | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
that ladies gold hat was dope on nfl network
Posted by: little amondo | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
A Nick Saban special.
Anyone read about Saban's oversigning allegations?
Posted by: Prince William the Cat | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Does the Bengals pick start a run on qb's some of the draft experts predicted?
Posted by: UTdolfan | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
What was that lady wearing on her head?
Posted by: Bogota Phin Fan | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Cell phones have ruined the draft. I like the surprise of the announcement
TFK
Posted by: TFK | April 28, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Geez,
I wonder who the Bengals will pick?
If they have any balss at all, they go Jones over Grenn, wink, wink!
Posted by: odinseye | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Have we beat Ryan Fitzpatrick yet?
Posted by: Chase | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Kris, not disrespecting Fitz. Seen him beat the Fins twice the last two years. He's 2-0 against them.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM
little amondo? Never heard of him.
Posted by: oscar canosa | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Did Alabama even play Florida this year? Aren't they in different divisions of the SEC?
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM