Tannehill still seems like the pick

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One hour from the start of the 2012 NFL draft -- by 21st that I'm covering, by the way -- and every indication continues to point to the Dolphins picking Ryan Tannehill.

Why?

Who you got that's better? No seriously, who is better that will potentially be available at the No. 8 overall selection?

Hear my heart, I am not trying to convince you that Tannehill is the best player for the Dolphins. I am merely trying to explain what the Dolphins may be thinking. That is that there is no shining talent that is likely to be available at No. 8 that is a must-pick guy.

Mark Barron? Is he Ed Reed?

He's not even a free safety. He's a strong safety.

Quinton Coples? He's not Julius Peppers. Sorry.

Luke Kuechly? I love the kid. He's going to be a fine player. But the Dolphins have Karlos Dansby and this is a team that never won anything with great inside linebackers like Zach Thomas or John Offerdahl on the roster. Inside linebackers have to be all-time talents such as Ray Lewis to make a big difference and even then they need help all around.

David DeCastro? A guard? At No. 8. Not a value.

You guys know I love Fletcher Cox. I was the first in South Florida to suggest him as a possible pick by Miami. But he's so good, he might not be around when Miami picks.

I would consider Morris Claiborne as a potential difference-maker and so would the Dolphins, but it's unlikely he'll be there.

Bottom line, the quarterback with the potential to be a franchise player -- regardless of the fact he won't be that his first season in the league -- is the logical pick. It may not be right. But it is logical.

Let's see what happens.

I'll be in the comments section as the draft begins. Join me there.

Posted by Armando Salguero at 07:17 PM | Permalink

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ARMANDO,

THIS IS A BLITSKRIEG DRAFT!!

Posted by: Swamy | April 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM

Armando.. i listen every am from Jersey.. fun and informative.. entertaining

Posted by: Tru | April 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM

Odds are high Henne STILL isn't a Leader, nor does he make good decisions, ESPECIALLY in the Red Zone.

Posted by: ultrageetah | April 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM

Here is where henne ends up biting us in the ass... By outta no where starting to play excellent... Look at past players that haven done much here go somewhere else and excel..

Posted by: grrreatdane | April 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM

Fisher is stock piling....hope it blows up in his face....

Posted by: Kris | April 26, 2012 at 08:38 PM

quiz, the Browns knew they wanted Richardson and were afraid someone would jump in front of them for the guy they believe is the third best player in the draft. They were just protecting themselves.

Posted by: Armando Salguero | April 26, 2012 at 08:38 PM

Morris woulda been good trade bait!! Not looking good for us to trade down!!

Posted by: robbyhernz | April 26, 2012 at 08:38 PM

Darn...Claiborne would of looked good in a Dolphins jersey...Please no Tannehill...

Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 26, 2012 at 08:38 PM

Looks like Tannehill's coming to Miami boys. Im feeling it in my gut!

Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | April 26, 2012 at 08:38 PM

TANNEHILL!!!!! THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY.

Posted by: g | April 26, 2012 at 08:39 PM

FLOYD please

Posted by: phins4LIFE | April 26, 2012 at 08:40 PM

ROSS WILL NEVER MISS ON TANNEHILL .......

Posted by: ALoco | April 26, 2012 at 08:40 PM

Trade please!

Posted by: Chase | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

Seems Tannehill will be coming to Miami. So now the interesting part will be day 2. Who'll be our 2nd rd pick.

Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

Armando,

THAT'S "BLITZKRIEG" DRAFT.

If Fins take the whole alloted time, it's trade down time.

Posted by: Swamy | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

Did the Bucs just gamble by moving down to 7th and lose, they wanted Richardson and lost, then Claiborne..... There goes my hope of Dallas trading up w/Dolphins....

Posted by: Raed_J | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

Still would like to trade back..

Posted by: PoWhiteTrash | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

Cox or Gilmore in the first, Cousins in the second...

Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | April 26, 2012 at 08:41 PM

We're on the clock!! NO TRADE!!! Crap!!!

Posted by: robbyhernz | April 26, 2012 at 08:43 PM

ON THE CLOCK BABY. COME ON DOWN TANNY!!!

Posted by: SullysPhins | April 26, 2012 at 08:43 PM

Please get a QB-KILLA !!!!!

Posted by: Swamy | April 26, 2012 at 08:43 PM

Rams now have three second-round picks.