The Dolphins clearly were going to add an offensive tackle if you read the between the lines every time coach Joe Philbin pressed the importance of adding help up front.
Today, the Dolphins made Stanford left tackle Jonathan Martin their second round pick. Martin will change positions to play in Miami.
"I haven't played right tackle but I feel I can play right tackle," Martin said.
"It's a dream come true. It's an amazing city, amazing fan base, amazing history. I can't wait to get down there and work."
Martin said he talked to the Dolphins at the Indianapolis combine but didn't have much contact with the team beyond that.
The Cardinal used zone and power blocking techniques up front so Martin can do both. "I feel comfortable with it," he said.
Martin initially was thinking of playing for Harvard when he was told by that school's admission office that his he would have been the university's first fourth-generation African American student. Martin's parents went to Harvard. His grandparents did. One of his great grand parents did.
General manager Jeff Ireland dismissed the idea that Martin is not extremely strong. Martin had only 20 reps on the bench press during the combine. Ireland said part of the reason is because he has exceedingly long arms for his position.
Chris Givens, yo. Get him.
Posted by: Marc Anthony Can't Sing | April 27, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Oliver Vernon would fit a need at 72
Posted by: Jon | April 27, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Massie and Sanu...What do you guys think?
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 27, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Darryl, you hoping for the Miami Grizzlies?! LOL
Posted by: Finsfan in CT | April 27, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Massie....
We can just start 11 Olineman on offense.
Posted by: TONY SPARANO LOVES FIELD GOALS | April 27, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Redskins jump in front of us for some reason.
Posted by: Texas_Dolfan | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
There is still some good quality left for those picks.
Posted by: JOE PHILBIN'S CLIPBOARD | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
We already have a RT prospect, now we need OG and DE
I hope we get Cam Johnson and James brown.
Posted by: Hydrashock | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
Jake bequette, get him.
Posted by: Marc Anthony Can't Sing | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
Fast and furious. Vin Diesel must be picking these guys.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
Man, all these picks are beyond me. Most I can say, we need 1-2 WRs, a pass rusher and a solid safety
Posted by: oscar canosa | April 27, 2012 at 09:28 PM
love to get Sanu in a phins uniform
Posted by: B33RCA53 | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
We're set at OL. Let's go for WR and DL
Posted by: Arturo | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Oops, Bills move up 2 to swap with Redskins.
Posted by: Texas_Dolfan | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
If you go by BPA, ESPN has Brandon Thomas DT the best player available with a grade of 87.
Posted by: Jon | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
I'd double-down on WRs with #72&73 if I were Miami. Lot of good prospects available (assuming they don't get run on in the next few picks).
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
At this point maybe we can trade one of the 3rds for a 2nd next year to any takers. Maybe jags.
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Lou
Keep in mind it's a team game. Henne was awkward. The oline was in shambles after 2008. Our young WR's had different QB's and different OC's to adjust to. Bess may not be big on yac, but he looks like an excellent slot receiver to me and we got him as a UDFA (credit Ireland). If we don't draft wr, it says Philbin likes the potential of Mooore/Wallace.
Posted by: ion | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Lewis and Sanu both still on the board!
Just Saying...
Posted by: Finsfan in CT | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Someone must have hacked in to the war rooms. They're announcing the picks on the television and the GM's are in the war rooms saying "WTF!"
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Love to trade long and his massive contract. grab massie with martin. Have them compete
Posted by: KBFinBOSTON | April 27, 2012 at 09:30 PM
Is Brandon Boykin still on the board?
Posted by: husketeer | April 27, 2012 at 09:30 PM
Finsfan in CT..Always.. The Dolphins scout the Grizzlies pretty hard..Caleb McSurdy is an inside linebacker..Not what we are looking for, I doubt he is on our board. Struggles a bit v the pass..
Armando..Anymore guesses for the 3rd round??
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 27, 2012 at 09:31 PM
Might be a good time to move back and pick up an extra 4th rounder
Posted by: Jon | April 27, 2012 at 09:31 PM
Keep in mind, many of these players look great on the highlights because they are going against inferior competition. I don't know that ANY of the remaining receivers would beat out any of the five we currently have.
Posted by: ion | April 27, 2012 at 09:32 PM
If massie is there you have to take him
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Bills just took T.J.Graham...Mayock had him ranked in the 7th round...LOL!! Someone's wrong...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 27, 2012 at 09:32 PM
Graham's got some upside but that's a reach.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:32 PM
LOL Mike M couldn't even figure where he had Graham on his board
Posted by: Arturo | April 27, 2012 at 09:32 PM
LMAO How do you take a punter in the 3rd???
Posted by: Jon | April 27, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Nice pick by jags they need him
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:33 PM
The Jags just drafted a punter...LOL!! Man, they hire Mularkey, sign Chad Henne and draft a punter in the 3rd...LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 27, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Armando is there some late info with massie dropping?
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Yeah, Graham is a 7th rd prospect.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
In defense of our current receivers. They are all young. They all came into a team in turmoil with questionable coaching, QB changes, OC changes. The great teams have something we have not had since Shula, CONTINUITY.
Posted by: ion | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Jags were a punter away from the Super Bowl last year!
I wonder if they would have taken Fields for a 3rd?
Posted by: Finsfan in CT | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
...A Punter????
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Has to be a WR (Sanu/Givens and a pass rusher (Crawford/Johnson)....
Posted by: Mark | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Massie and thompson. Nice value and depth
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
This is where we need to do some damage!
Posted by: Marc Anthony Can't Sing | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
One more to go. I believe we NEED to take Cam Johnson. He could be the only decent pass rusher DE still available, perfect for our 4-3 defense.
Posted by: Hydrashock | April 27, 2012 at 09:34 PM
why do the Jaguars hate their fans so much
Posted by: Jim in NYC | April 27, 2012 at 09:35 PM
TJ Graham and the a punter? What is going on? Ireland better not try and keep this trend!
Posted by: Arturo | April 27, 2012 at 09:35 PM
I'm crossing my nuts.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:35 PM
I will not ever say a bad word about Ireland again.
Posted by: Texas_Dolfan | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Well, maybe after these picks.
Posted by: Texas_Dolfan | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Well, I remember the great Ray Guy was drafted highly. Of course he blew everybody away.
Posted by: oscar canosa | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Hurts like a mother but I do what I can to help my team.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
BRB i gotta find a jaguars blog
Posted by: Jim in NYC | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
And we still need an OG for the right side I believe...
Posted by: Hydrashock | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
And the Bills traded up to get this guy...Is Wanny in their war room?? LOL!!!
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 27, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Want to see two solid picks here.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | April 27, 2012 at 09:37 PM
..shouldn't you be fired on the spot for drafting a punter round 3???? That is freekin insane. Imagine being the Jacksonville fan?
Posted by: Darryl Dunphy | April 27, 2012 at 09:37 PM
I was only joking about someone hacking into the war rooms but I think it actually happened.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:37 PM
Maybe Brandon Taylor at safety with massie
Posted by: Crtz | April 27, 2012 at 09:38 PM
If we DID go OG (which I hope we won't), I think we would end up with Brooks.
Posted by: Finsfan in CT | April 27, 2012 at 09:38 PM
I want to see Criner followed by Childs.
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:39 PM
ON THE CLOCK
Posted by: Jim in NYC | April 27, 2012 at 09:39 PM
Now is the right time Dolphins. Cam Johnson and James Brown pleaseeee...!
Posted by: Hydrashock | April 27, 2012 at 09:39 PM
They traded out of the #73
Posted by: Professor Lou | April 27, 2012 at 09:40 PM