What have we learned about the Miami Dolphins decision makers from the past two drafts?
Here are a few nuggets of knowledge I’ve put together from the Trifecta’s drafting history.
1. Draft picks are the Trifecta’s most valued commodities because the player selected are locked up for a long time (at least four years) at a relatively cheap salary (outside of the first-round pick). That’s why they rarely trade anything above a fourth-round pick away.
2. The Dolphins don’t stray from their bigger is better blueprint on size requirements for each position. So if that linebacker is a little bit on the small side (like Jon Beason was) you might was well drop him a round no matter how productive he was in college. Size matters to this regime because it impacts a player’s durability.
3. Their success or failures in addressing key positions (NT, ILB, OLB, FS, WR, TE) during free agency will drastically impact the team’s draft needs. But that’s not much different than any other team. However, at positions they want to get younger (CB in 2009) they’ll use a draft pick or two to do so.
4. The Trifecta likes players from big name schools (Michigan, USC, Ohio State) that have produced a long list of NFL talents, and usually lean heavily on their prospects because of the coaching involved.
5. Bill Parcells and company usually pick two positions to address in the draft and go hard to fill their needs. In 2008 the Dolphins addressed the trenches (offensive and defensive line). In 2009 they addressed the skill position areas, drafting a pair of cornerbacks and receivers.
6. The Trifecta likes to draft in pairs at each position, doubling down on OG, RB and DE in 2008, and CB and WR in 2009. And coincidentally their second pick at the position has usually outperformed the first one for some reason. Why? Because they have a chip on their shoulder and less money in their pocket. At least that’s my theory.
7. They drafted a quarterback in the second round each year. Coincidence? Quarterback Pat White is proof the Trifecta can fall in love with draft prospects, and couldn’t care less where everyone else has them rated. If they want him they’ll do what it takes to get him.
2. The Dolphins don’t stray from their bigger is better blueprint on size requirements for each position. So if that linebacker is a little bit on the small side (like Jon Beason was) you might was well drop him a round no matter how productive he was in college. Size matters to this regime because it impacts a player’s durability.
3. Their success or failures in addressing key positions (NT, ILB, OLB, FS, WR, TE) during free agency will drastically impact the team’s draft needs. But that’s not much different than any other team. However, at positions they want to get younger (CB in 2009) they’ll use a draft pick or two to do so.
4. The Trifecta likes players from big name schools (Michigan, USC, Ohio State) that have produced a long list of NFL talents, and usually lean heavily on their prospects because of the coaching involved.
5. Bill Parcells and company usually pick two positions to address in the draft and go hard to fill their needs. In 2008 the Dolphins addressed the trenches (offensive and defensive line). In 2009 they addressed the skill position areas, drafting a pair of cornerbacks and receivers.
6. The Trifecta likes to draft in pairs at each position, doubling down on OG, RB and DE in 2008, and CB and WR in 2009. And coincidentally their second pick at the position has usually outperformed the first one for some reason. Why? Because they have a chip on their shoulder and less money in their pocket. At least that’s my theory.
7. They drafted a quarterback in the second round each year. Coincidence? Quarterback Pat White is proof the Trifecta can fall in love with draft prospects, and couldn’t care less where everyone else has them rated. If they want him they’ll do what it takes to get him.
Now that we’ve gone over the Dolphins’ draft habits, let’s check out the nine picks the Trifecta’s working with in 2010.
First round: No. 12 in round
Second round: No. 11 (43 overall)
Third round: No. 10 (74 overall)
Fourth round: No. 12
Fifth round: NONE…traded to Kansas City for QB Tyler Thigpen (No. 11 in round)
Sixth round: from Kansas City for Andy Alleman/Ike Ndukwe trade (No. 4 in round)
Sixth round: from Washington for the 2008 trade of Jason Taylor (No. 5 in round)
Sixth round: No. 10 in round
Seventh round: from Kansas City for the Dolphins’ 2009 7th (No. 5 in round)
Seventh round: No. 12 in round
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