The Miami Dolphins come off of a 7-9 season, and their division title in 2008 seems to be a long time ago. There were issues all over the field that needed to be addressed, and the Dolphins got 2 of them right off the bat. Mike Pouncey will help solidify the offensive line, which outside of Jake Long has not performed up to snuff. Poincey can play guard and center, and it looks like Miami will have him anchoring the middle. Another area of concern was running back. Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown are free agents, and Miami got a solid power back in Daniel Thomas. Thomas is a north-south runner who should thrive going through holes opened by Long and Pouncey.
With only six picks, the defense wasn't addressed until Round 7. But the quarterback position wasn't addressed at all. It looks like the Dolphins are either going to hand the keys of the offense back to Chad Henne, of go after a veteran in free agency.
A late round sleeper looks to be Edmond Gates, a wide receiver from Abilene Christian selected in the fourth round. Gates is a burner, but transitioning to the NFL may be difficult.
Draft Grade: B-
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