The Miami Dolphins have a lot of holes to fill. They have needs at CB, RB, guard, DE, and linebacker. Mr. Tannenbaum will have some decisions to make in this draft. He should be fully aware of the needs on this team, highlighted by the fail attempt to keep or catch a reliable optio to Jay Ajayi in the backfield.
There are many draft scenarios for the Dolphins. It is almost certain that they will address corner back in the first two rounds. Their choice in the 1st may well be running back Ezekiel Elliott but he is that might be gone by the 13th pick. Myles Jack the UCLA linebacker is certain to selected before the Dolphins pick. The likelihood will be Hargreaves, McKenzie or perhaps Apple at cornerback. The second round may yield a running back or guard depending on other team selections. Players like Alex Collins or Vadal Alexander may be available. There are multiple possibilities but in likelihood linebacker will be ignored until the 3rd or even more likely the 4th round.
Miami have attempted to address their shortcomings at LB in the trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. The acquisition of Kiko Alonso along with Byron Maxwell in exchange for the 8th overall pick may or may not have been prudent. Time will tell. Kiko Alonso was outstanding in his rookie campaign with Buffalo. Hopefully Kiko can bring some of that rookie magic to South Beach.
His injury and subsequent loss of form with the Eagles have cast doubt on his ability to rebound, the result being that the Dolphins need to add depth at LB. Koa Misi is OK at best but we can’t count on him being healthy. Last year Jelani Jenkins was a shadow of his former self. Neville Hewitt showed promise late on but that was at a point in the season where there was little to play for.
Come aboard Scooby Wright? There are diverse opinions on Phillip Anthony ‘Scooby ‘ Wright. Draft analysts are unsure where the Arizona Wildcat will or should be taken in the draft.
There can be no arguing on his 2014 stats.163 tackles, 29 for loss, 14 sacks, 6 forced fumbles. Read that again. 163 tackles, 29 for loss, 14 sacks, 6 forced fumbles. He was the winner of the Bronco Nagurski award meaning ( press award to the best defensive player in college football ). He won the Chuck Bednarik award meaning coaches award to the defensive player of the year .
2015 wasn’t his best year of the young stud linebacker. Wright had a knee injury that hurt his season. He played in only 3 games. His draft stock dropped a lot! Nevertheless, he declared early for the draft. He was obviously concerned that another injury may derail his NFL dream completely.
The draft is approaching and analysts have expressed concerns about his athleticism. Experts say he is too small and lacks strength. He lacks lateral speed ( 4.9) and is a one dimensional straight ahead run stuffer and blitzer. Film shows something different. Wright is relentless. He does not take a play off. He wants to make every tackle. He is incredibly instinctive. He diagnoses the play quickly and his excellent anticipation gives him an immediate advantage.
There have been comparisons to Miami’s very own Zach Thomas. Similar height and similar weight.
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