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The jury is still out on the Allen pick from last year. He's definitely more of a safety in my opinion than corner though.

I'm hearing Ugoh is more of a project at tackle for the NFL now that the draft is over. The Dolphins are moving Vernon Carey over to left tackle this season so the pick in Satele should pay off for us early if Carey makes it at tackle.

I didnt want to pick Quinn #9 because I knew we wouldnt get Ginn if we did and Ginn will end up making an immediate splash, ala Reggie Bush this season. Now in hindsight if we would've traded up and picked Quinn like Cleveland did, everyone would have said "the Dolphins draft was outstanding" instead of second guessing the picks. I truly believe that Beck is going to be an excellent pro quarterback if he doesnt get killed in the first year or two.

I would've liked to get Pittman before the running back from Hawaii though. Kind of a mistake there imo. The defensive backfield will be better this year because the pass rush will be better. Taylor is unblockable one on one and Porter should give him some help on the blitz. If we get anything out of the interior Dline the defense should again be excellent. Hand the ball to Ronnie Brown and spread the field with Ginn and Chambers. I'm predicting 10-6 with a wild card berth for my early predictions. After summer camp I'll revisit where I think we are then.
 
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Hey I think The RB Mauia from Hawaii is actually a FB. I read some where That his Jr. season he was over the 300 pounds. But got down to 275 his SR. Somebody Left an iteresting You Tube Link Last page. I wasn't impressed that he ran through drywall. But I was impressed at how a 275 pound Somoan can have no body fat. This is true a big scarey looking individual. I don't know if that translates into a good player but damn.
Ya I would have liked Pittman Instead of that RB from Florida State.
 
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Mini Camp II opened today and Teddy was there on the field. When drills started he rode the stationary bike though.

Duante Culpepper looks great! He's lost about 15 pounds or so and looked pretty cut. His upper body looks very strong and no limping was noticable on the knee. It appears he's taken that advice on losing some weight to heart and hopefully his knee will be ready to go.

Beck looked impressive in his passing drills today. We got a good one!

The fullback from Hawaii is huge and has very quick feet.

We'll see after this week where we stand with the skill players.

Porter has taken to Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor like they're old high school buddies thus far. That sounds like trouble for opposing offenses......

more to come.
 
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There are some weapons on this team if we can just find someone who knows how to use them. I can't wait to see Teddy lighting it up on Sunday's. I also think the Oline will be much improved this season leading Ronnie Brown into a big season.
 
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I'm not convinced the O-line will be better. I think Vernon Carey will struggle at LT. IMO, L.J. Shelton is only a guard(and not a very good one either)not a tackle. I'm under the impression that he will be moved to RT. I think the Oline is the question mark on this team. Solid Defense. With Green at the helm, he will find Teddy. Cameron is a good offensive mind and will find ways to feature Teddy in the game plan.
 
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Canton

Dolphins may have a steal in trade for Chiefs QB Green
document.title = "Dolphins may have a steal in trade for Chiefs QB Green";Sunday, June 10, 2007
By STEVE DOERSCHUK

It's almost amazing a quarterback who passed for more than 4,000 yards in three of the last four years is worth no more than a fifth-round draft pick. But then, Trent Green will turn 37 on July 9 and was banged up in 2006, so that's all the Chiefs got for him in a slow-developing deal with the Dolphins.

Miami dreams of another Rich Gannon, who was about Green's age when he was MVP in 2002. They see Green putting them in the hunt with the AFC East's 2006 playoff teams, the Patriots and Jets - the Browns face all three in 2007.

The Chiefs hope they stole draft value in exchange for a craftsman they no longer wished to pay. But a measly fifth-round pick?

Actually, Kansas City struck fifth-round gold in 2000 by drafting Dante Hall, who became a return whiz. Since then, though, Round 5 hasn't exactly brought Chiefs fans out of their seats.

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Joey Porter will be highly motivated.

The NFL fined Joey Porter 3 game checks for his altercation in the spring with Bengals Olineman. He's stated he hasn't been this motivated in 5 or 6 seasons and loves playing with Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor. In other defensive news Jason Allen has added about 12 pounds in the offseason and has added the strength needed to play tight man coverage. He's been playing primarily corner. We definitely need him to step it up.

Offensively the Oline is probably going to start Satele at center which gives us more depth at the guard position. The biggest question mark remains- can Vernon Carey play LT in the NFL? I think so. With Hudson Houck, the best Oline coach in the NFL, guiding him I think he can do it. I also think Cam's playcalling will benefit Vern with no really deep drops from Green. Quick hitters and power running should make up some deficiencies there.

Theodore Ginn remains the only unsigned draft pick to this point, which is outstanding and I look for him to be signed by this weekend. He's been excelling with all of the duties Cameron has placed on him so far. In the end the change of field position thats coming and the occasional big play on offense could completely change the Dolphins fortunes this season. I'm looking forward to this season and I'm predicting a complete turnaround and back to the playoffs as long as Green is healthy at least half of the season. 10-6.
 
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