Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick - The Postgame Pub

Raider1one · 04-10-2008, 10:18 AM

from espn.com

With the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins select ... Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long?
According to several reports out of South Florida, the Dolphins, who own the first overall selection in the draft, have begun contract negotiations with Long.
Long, a 6-foot-7, 313-pound senior who moved to left tackle in 2006 and started his final 26 games, was an All-America selection and Big Ten lineman of the year in each of his last two seasons.
With the draft just over two weeks away, the Dolphins hope to have a contract agreement with whomever they select with the top pick before they choose.
Long might be one of several players whom the Dolphins negotiate with before the draft. In fact, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the team is also talking contract with Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston.
Gholston, a 6-foot-3, 266-pound senior, set a single-season Ohio State record for sacks with 14 in 2007.
Virginia defensive end Chris Long and LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey are other players who have been linked to the Dolphins as their potential selection at No. 1.
Chris Long had a sensational senior season for Virginia, registering 79 tackles (19 for losses), 14 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.
Dorsey started all 14 games as a senior last season (at left and right defensive tackle) for national champion LSU, finishing the season with 69 tackles (12.5 for losses), seven sacks, a forced fumble and four pass breakups.

Crono139 · 04-10-2008, 11:32 AM

Like part of the article says, don't buy too far into this. Jake Long still isn't a lock to be our #1 pick.

We'll probably send offers to Gholston, Chris Long, Matt Ryan, etc.

Master Shake · 04-10-2008, 12:23 PM

Miami should take Matt Ryan for the #1 pick. What else do they plan to do with thier QB situation?

And why would they be talking to Gholston over Chris Long?

Crono139 · 04-10-2008, 12:29 PM

We'll probably end up drafting either Brohm, Flacco, Henne, or maybe even Woodson. Ryan isn't all he's hyped up to be.

This just in. The Dolphins are also discussing a contract with Gholston right now. Chris Long should be next, so Ryan, and McFadden seem like they are out of the picture.

Master Shake · 04-10-2008, 12:37 PM

Thats what my second guess would be. Long as the first pick, Flacco earaly second.

Crono139 · 04-10-2008, 12:41 PM

I'd actually prefer Brohm, but that's just me.

Kiper says that Ryan will be the only QB drafted in the 1st round.

Master Shake · 04-10-2008, 02:59 PM

I pretty much agree with Kiper on that one. (Which is unusual)

But the Dolphins have so many holes to fill.... they made a few good moves in free agency.... but even with the draft I really think this team is going to continue to struggle. Oh well, they have nowhere to go but up.

Crono139 · 04-10-2008, 08:56 PM

Our special teams is going to do big things this upcoming season.

Raider1one · 04-11-2008, 09:07 AM

I think with Parcells Cleaning house the Dolphins will be tough sooner than most people think.

Crono139 · 04-11-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raider1one

I think with Parcells Cleaning house the Dolphins will be tough sooner than most people think.

One can only hope.

**P J Shaker** · 04-11-2008, 07:12 PM

its really weird to see an O-lineman go 1st overall....even more weird when there are so many other things that need to be addressed, it is tempting to go with the flare of a big name QB or RB 1st overall....but a good O-lineman is the safest pick you can make...it doesnt matter who is throwing or running the ball when they have no blocking....this would be a good pick

Crono139 · 04-11-2008, 10:28 PM

As long as we don't draft Matt Ryan in the 1st round, I'll be happy.

04-10-2008, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raider1one PGP PIMP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WEST COAST Posts: 418 vCash: 2702 Donate Rep Power: 9	Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick from espn.com With the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins select ... Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long? According to several reports out of South Florida, the Dolphins, who own the first overall selection in the draft, have begun contract negotiations with Long. Long, a 6-foot-7, 313-pound senior who moved to left tackle in 2006 and started his final 26 games, was an All-America selection and Big Ten lineman of the year in each of his last two seasons. With the draft just over two weeks away, the Dolphins hope to have a contract agreement with whomever they select with the top pick before they choose. Long might be one of several players whom the Dolphins negotiate with before the draft. In fact, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the team is also talking contract with Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston. Gholston, a 6-foot-3, 266-pound senior, set a single-season Ohio State record for sacks with 14 in 2007. Virginia defensive end Chris Long and LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey are other players who have been linked to the Dolphins as their potential selection at No. 1. Chris Long had a sensational senior season for Virginia, registering 79 tackles (19 for losses), 14 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. Dorsey started all 14 games as a senior last season (at left and right defensive tackle) for national champion LSU, finishing the season with 69 tackles (12.5 for losses), seven sacks, a forced fumble and four pass breakups.

04-10-2008, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42200 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick Like part of the article says, don't buy too far into this. Jake Long still isn't a lock to be our #1 pick. We'll probably send offers to Gholston, Chris Long, Matt Ryan, etc.

04-10-2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Master Shake Why so serious? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buffalo Posts: 39 vCash: 130 Donate XBL Gamertag: shake616 Rep Power: 1	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick Miami should take Matt Ryan for the #1 pick. What else do they plan to do with thier QB situation? And why would they be talking to Gholston over Chris Long? __________________ http://www.youcastr.com/profile/mastershake -Football Buzz Talk radio show

04-10-2008, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42200 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick We'll probably end up drafting either Brohm, Flacco, Henne, or maybe even Woodson. Ryan isn't all he's hyped up to be. This just in. The Dolphins are also discussing a contract with Gholston right now. Chris Long should be next, so Ryan, and McFadden seem like they are out of the picture.

04-10-2008, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Master Shake Why so serious? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buffalo Posts: 39 vCash: 130 Donate XBL Gamertag: shake616 Rep Power: 1	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick Thats what my second guess would be. Long as the first pick, Flacco earaly second. __________________ http://www.youcastr.com/profile/mastershake -Football Buzz Talk radio show

04-10-2008, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42200 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick I'd actually prefer Brohm, but that's just me. Kiper says that Ryan will be the only QB drafted in the 1st round.

04-10-2008, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Master Shake Why so serious? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buffalo Posts: 39 vCash: 130 Donate XBL Gamertag: shake616 Rep Power: 1	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick I pretty much agree with Kiper on that one. (Which is unusual) But the Dolphins have so many holes to fill.... they made a few good moves in free agency.... but even with the draft I really think this team is going to continue to struggle. Oh well, they have nowhere to go but up. __________________ http://www.youcastr.com/profile/mastershake -Football Buzz Talk radio show

04-10-2008, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42200 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick Our special teams is going to do big things this upcoming season.

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Raider1one PGP PIMP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WEST COAST Posts: 418 vCash: 2702 Donate Rep Power: 9	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick I think with Parcells Cleaning house the Dolphins will be tough sooner than most people think.

04-11-2008, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
P J Shaker On the verge of greatness Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,314 vCash: 53004 Donate XBL Gamertag: P J Shaker Rep Power: 100 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick its really weird to see an O-lineman go 1st overall....even more weird when there are so many other things that need to be addressed, it is tempting to go with the flare of a big name QB or RB 1st overall....but a good O-lineman is the safest pick you can make...it doesnt matter who is throwing or running the ball when they have no blocking....this would be a good pick __________________ If god gives you lemons, GET A NEW GOD!!!

04-11-2008, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crono139 <3 Hayley <3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,976 vCash: 42200 Donate XBL Gamertag: Crono139 Rep Power: 99 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Dolphins Negotiating w/ Jake Long for #1 Pick As long as we don't draft Matt Ryan in the 1st round, I'll be happy.