Today is the start of the first training camp for the Miami Dolphins. You shouldn't get too excited though. It is only a few days long and is only for the rookies. Also, it's closed to the public. So we will have to rely on information from real reporters to know how everyone did. At this point I guess it would be a good time to list all of our draft picks along with a couple of thoughts on each player. In addition, I'll list the fourteen players signed as undrafted free agents and four players invited to camp for a tryout.
Draft Picks
- Jake Long, OT: I've talked about him before. He solidifies the line and it should be a decent unit.
- Phillip Merling, DE: This was a steal. There is a bit of risk because of his injury and because he is a tweener in the 3-4, but I think he will develop nicely into a 3-4 DE.
- Chad Henne, QB: Ask me how this turns out in four years. I like the pick, especially considering he fell to #57 and we didn't draft him earlier. He could play right away, I wouldn't be surprised.
- Kendall Langford, DE: I was surprised when i heard his name but after studying up, it might be a great pick. He will have to transition to being a two-gapper but this is a good investment because he is a great athlete.
- Shawn Murphy, OG: He immediately is the favorite to start at RG, because Jeff Ireland said so. If he is like the pro athlete his father was, then we are in good shape.
- Jalen Parmele, RB: He is a nice looking back who had great production in the MAC. Even though RB wasn't really a "need," it's nice to have some insurance for Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams
- Donald Thomas, OG: We have another candidate for the starting RG spot. He and his coaches at UConn have connections with Sparano and they really like him. This is a good value pick for a team with no depth at the offensive line.
- Lex Hilliard, RB: A lot of people seem to have a problem with another RB, but I don't. This guy was great at Montana and may project as a FB or goal line and short yardage specialist. Also look for him on special teams.
- Lionel Dotson, DE: We beef up our defensive line yet again. For a team that was the worst defending the run, you can't have enough big players trying to earn their spot on the field.
- Davone Bess, WR: He is the most recognizeable name on this list for college football fans and probably has the best chance of making the team. He had huge production in that Hawaii offense but does possess all the skills needed for the NFL. He may need to prove he can be a special teams player though if he wants to make it
- Dan Carpenter, K: He has a big leg and is good from 50+ yards. He could compete for the kickoff duties since it doesn't appear the team wants Jay Feely handling those.
- Jayson Foster, WR: He did it all in I-AA and his agent says he is more dangerous with a football than Darren McFadden! He will compete for kick return duties and perhaps be a nice weapon for the offense every now and then.
- Titus Brown LB
- Mike Byrne OL
- Dan Gore, OL
- Daren Heerspink, OL
- Aaron Lane, CB
- Selwyn Lymon, WR
- Matt Mulligan, TE
- Kelly Poppinga, LB
- Kory Robertson, D
- Marcel Reese, WR
- Justin Wynn, WR
- Willie Copeland, QB
- Kris Kasparek, TE
- Rolly Lumbala, FB
- Scorpio Babers, CB
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