When the draft resumes this afternoon, I'm hoping the Dolphins land a certain RB that I've had my eyes on for a while whose name I will not type here because, believe it or not, I've recently learned at least one rival AFC team reads this blog for updates on what the Dolphins are thinking -- obviously not recognizing that I don't know squat about squat.
Joke's on them!
Nonetheless, I won't mention this RBs name at this point, not that it's a big secret.
Lookit, the Dolphins need speed today. It is lacking for them on offense. It is lacking on defense, although not to the same degree. It is definitely lacking on special teams.
Speed, speed, speed, speed, speed, speed!
When Bill Parcells first started constructing this team it started looking like a mirror image of the 1990 New York Giants for a while there. The Dolphins were big, hulking, and bulking. This team looks very imposing in the airport.
But the game has changed since 1990 and is played on the field not in an airport. So the plodding Fins have some adjusting to do.
They need speed to be more dynamic. They need speed to make sure those kickoff returns and punt returns stop going 90 yards in the other direction. They need speed to do something that we haven't seen around here a lot lately: Blow somebody up with a 90-yard punt return of their own, or hit them on a 74-yard run, or throw a 68-yard bomb over the top of their defense, or return an interception 101 yards.
So my hope is today is about turning the Incredible Hulk into Flash. Or something like that.
The hope for today is a:
Change of pace fast RB.
A return man. Must be ... fast.
(Hopefully the Dolphins can get two for one by having the fast RB also be a fast return guy.)
OLB help to punish Tom Brady and Slim Shady now that they're boys in New England.
Maybe a NT. He's the only one that doesn't need to be fast. Don't sleep on the NT, by the way.
[NOTE: Live blog happening right here at noon. Yesterday was the biggest day on this blog in all of 2011. Enormous! Thank you. And thanks to that team for checking in. I don't know anything.]
The last time Frank Kearse says he spoke with the Dolphins was four months ago when someone from the team called to ask his social security number.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:36 PM
just getting in and love the Gates pick, speedy receiver who can stretch the field, if only we had a QB who can get him the ball!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mags1972 | April 30, 2011 at 06:36 PM
This isn't a bad spot to get a backup for Soliai
Someone that can develope
Posted by: NHDolphan | April 30, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Dolphins are on the clock again.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:36 PM
The Phins probably took Kearse with their first 7th round pick because the Steelers worked him out individually.
Posted by: Ian | April 30, 2011 at 06:37 PM
miami has a history to brett belima - of course that was a few decades ago but we have a history too
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Hopefully this will be Ireland's very last pick with the dolphins.
Unless Thomas and Pouncey dominate this draft has been embarassing.
Notice how nobody ever talks about the Dolphins on draft day, its because our picks suck.
Posted by: Fins Baby | April 30, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Can they please take a QB now??
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | April 30, 2011 at 06:38 PM
So we were big on the guys from small schools this year huh? Ireland must think he can find the next Jerry Rice in Gates and the next Charles Hailey (sic)
Posted by: djstarface | April 30, 2011 at 06:38 PM
waste of a pick wwoooww
remember ERIC KUMEROW!!!!
Posted by: gerry | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
last pick Jeff make it a blockbuster
Posted by: djstarface | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
I'd challenge anyone on this board to research how many 7th round picks are currently contributing in some meaningful capacity for the team that drafted him. Defining "meaningful" may be difficult, but it definitely isn't practice squad or training camp fodder. I'd love to do the assignment, but I know the results will be somewhere less than 10%, so why bother.
Looks like a lot of people believe taking a "name" player (whatever that means) after round 6 is crucial to a successful draft.
Posted by: dln265 | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
BIG MONDO - youre on the clock - for the 4th time - what positions in free agency besides qb damnit
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Fannin
4.37 speed please
Posted by: Swamy | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Amen to that FinsBaby. I hope it's the last pick he ever makes as well.
Posted by: Mitch | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Charles Youdontknowme, ST, goes with our last pick, out of North Dakota State Community College
Posted by: RhynoFinFan | April 30, 2011 at 06:39 PM
who did we pick?
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Jimmy Wilson, Montana DE is the Dolphins final pick.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:40 PM
J Wilson Montana, cb
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:40 PM
James Wilson?
Posted by: Ian | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Jimmy Wilson!
Posted by: Chase | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
and the dolphins take - channing chowder again - hes that awesome - we go ahead and redraft him again
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
John Walley, LT
Posted by: ready for 2012 | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
on nfl.com it says jimmy wilson is a centre
Posted by: Nicholas | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
A (zero technique) would mean a nose tackle aligned nose-to-nose with a center.
(1 technique) the defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the A gap.
(2 technique) defensive lineman is nose-to-nose with the offensive guard.
(3 technique) defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the B gap or outside shade of the guard. He is responsible for maintaining outside leverage and not letting himself get hook or reached blocked by the offense.
(4 technique) defensive lineman is line up nose-to-nose with the offensive tackle.
(5 technique) meant that the defensive lineman had his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tackle.
(6 technique) was nose-to-nose with the offensive tight end.
(7 technique) meant the defensive lineman had his nose on the inside shoulder of the offensive tight end.
(8 technique) meant that the defensive lineman was aligned on air outside the outside shoulder of the offensive tight end.
(9 technique) meant that the defensive lineman has his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tight end.
I had to look that sh*t up. Tells you what I know about playing D-line.
What's the word on Wilson?
Posted by: Jimmy Jam | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
He is a CB not DE right?
Posted by: Chase | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
OOPS...dont know him either
Posted by: 72dolfan | April 30, 2011 at 06:41 PM
James WIlson, Montana...i wasnt far off!! Cant even find him..!!!!!!!!OMGGGGGGGGGGGG!
Posted by: RhynoFinFan | April 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
C'mon another DB?? They have one QB on the roster and they pick another DB?? Devlin!!
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | April 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
This guys was charged with murder. If you don't believe me, here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,282455,00.html
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Its not how you start the draft, its how you finish that matters. Words all the geniuses on this board apparently live by.
Posted by: dln265 | April 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Jimmy a SHOCKER!!! they could have signed him as a free agent!!!
Posted by: gerry | April 30, 2011 at 06:42 PM
another 7th round gone, another GM throwing darts at names blind folded;
Posted by: John Matrix | April 30, 2011 at 06:43 PM
BIG MONDO - we gonna get some action tonight or what - im large and in charge and lookin for some chickies
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Is this the example you are setting here Jeff? Unbelievable. Really.
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:43 PM
No need to pick a QB this draft
Posted by: 72perfectstill | April 30, 2011 at 06:43 PM
We drafted him cause otherwise it would have been an all offensive draft.
Next year, I will only draft special teams players!!
Fins Up!
Jeff
Posted by: jireland | April 30, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Armando, please tell me I'm wrong and that this isn't the guy who was charged with murder below:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,282455,00.html
Is this possible?
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Ok just who in the hell is Jimmy Wilson. Sounds like a bad alias you use in a trashy bar. Uh hi I'm Jimmy Wilson!
Posted by: djstarface | April 30, 2011 at 06:44 PM
If there was one scat back available in the 6th or 7th round that was better than Korey Sheets (injured or not) please let me know.
Posted by: dln265 | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Last year??? I can't even remember the 7th rounders we picked this year!!
Posted by: 72dolfan | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
charged with murder, I'm glad we're getting rid of the hoodlums
Posted by: Pat | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
If we where to waste the last two pick i'd have picked devlin since we need firepower on Offense
Posted by: gerry | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Well, now I know what they mean when they say they are going to turn over every stone looking for a QB. They mean EVERY stone before choosing someone.
Good like finding a starting QB under a stone.
Posted by: 0x80 | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
per walterfootball.com
James Wilson is a talented corner, but spent two years in prison because of a murder charge. He eventually was acquitted, so maybe someone will give him a chance as a UDFA.
Posted by: Swamy | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Jimmy Wilson is a DB, not a DE. Sorry.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
BIG MONDO - are you off on the side gettin some - we havent heard from you lately
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:45 PM
University of Montana Cornerback Charged With Murder
Should fit right in with the rest of our players!
FIST PUMP!
Jeff
Posted by: jireland | April 30, 2011 at 06:46 PM
i wanted to draft ted ginn's family again
Posted by: LC | April 30, 2011 at 06:46 PM
IN A WORLD WITHOUT C'S I GIVE THIS DRAFT A BIG FAT C- ......LOL
Posted by: SureShockMiami | April 30, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Wilson: "I'm a real competitive guy, real physical. At the next level, my physical abilities will shine through."
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:46 PM
ASK ME A WEEK FROM NOW IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A B- LOL
Posted by: SureShockMiami | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Wilson: Dont mess with me or I will kill you!
Posted by: jireland | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
WILL*
Posted by: SureShockMiami | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Armando, why don't you answer? This guy has been charged with murder son. Bring him on. We make the U look like Sainthood.
Posted by: FB | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
What do you guys want to know!!!
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
he should fit in great in the miami area - ive seen enough episodes of the first 48 on tv.
Posted by: little amondo | April 30, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Wilson was charged with murder at one point. Obviously got off.
He said it definitely came up during pre-draft process but doesn't want to discuss it.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 30, 2011 at 06:48 PM
I think the point of this blog is for people who have never seen any of these guys play to offer expert opinions based on 3-5 sentences they read on a guy 5 minutes ago on how the Dolphins are drafting and presume they know more than people in the organization who actually have seen them play.
And can someone explain to me how you "waste" a 7th round pick? Is that like if you pick someone who's dead? Pretty sure that most teams know that its highly unlikely that their 7th round picks aren't going to make the active roster anyway. Anything at all you get out of these guys is gravy, so can we turn it down a notch?
Posted by: Only Adult in the Room | April 30, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Let me guess, Wilson is 24?
LOL. We only draft players 24 years or older?!
Posted by: jireland | April 30, 2011 at 06:48 PM