Miami Dolphins 2008 NFL Draft and
Free Agency Team Needs The top needs for every NFL team to fill
in the upcoming draft and free agency.
The Dolphins need help all over the place, and at
the top of the draft look for them to try to trade out for more picks as the
top player is not the answer. That defense is quickly getting very long in
the tooth and they are going to have to be very active to get younger before
they completely fall apart on that side of the ball as well as on offense.
Quarterback:
Parcells will not risk his tenure on John Beck's shoulders, so look for him
to search far and wide for a replacement, either in the draft with Joe
Flacco or Matt Ryan, or a reliable veteran on the market such as Chad
Pennington
Defensive tackle:
The Dolphins were the worst team in the league against the run, and an aging
Keith Traylor was the prime reason, he is already gone, but His backup,
rookie Paul Soliai, was even worse if that is possible. So, if Parcells can
overlook LSU's Glenn Dorsey's injury-prone history, he could be wearing a
Dolphins uniform next season. Vonnie Holliday is on the downside as well so
they have to find some help.
Defensive End: The Dolphins still had Jason
Taylor, but at 33 how long can he last? Once again they have to find someone
to groom as his replacement.
Tight end: Parcells loves tight ends,
so look for them to snag Notre Dame's John Carlson, whose college coach,
Charlie Weis, could give good his good friend — Parcells — the inside word.
Missouri's Martin Rucker or Texas A&M's Martellus Bennett would also be
solid additions in the later rounds.
Cornerback: The Dolphins do not have anyone
on their roster who can be considered a number one cornerback
Offensive Tackle: L.J. Shelton and his top
backup at right tackle were shown the door, so they are going to have to get
some help here for sure.
Strong Safety — The Dolphins need a
head-hunting safety who can also cover to put fear into opposing wideouts
and tight ends as they go deep
Linebackers: Lets see Joey Porter looked
old and Zach Thomas IS old and gone, they have to get some help at
linebacker in the worst way.
Wide Receiver: Marty Booker isn't getting
any younger, and the already-departed Chris Chambers needs to be replaced
