Evaluating (Not Grading) the Dolphins Draft
Breaking down the pros and cons of each of the seven Miami Dolphins 2021 draft selections
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May 3, 2021
The days after the end of a draft produce countless grades from media outlets far and wide, both local and national, sometimes accompanied with the caveat that immediate grades aren t necessarily fair.
So we ll take a different approach here because, yes, immediate draft grades are premature. We ll save the grades for three years down the road, which is why later this week we ll be grading each pick in the Dolphins 2018 NFL draft.
For now, let s just look at the seven picks of the 2021 Dolphins draft individually and examine the pros and cons of each selection, along with other selections the Dolphins could have made instead.
Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 5/1/21
The second day of the 2021 NFL Draft was filled with even more drama and intrigue than the opening round. It included a run of quarterbacks to close Round 2 and open the third round.
Meanwhile, the New York Jets got Zach Wilson a shiny new toy at wide receiver while the Minnesota Vikings dominated their competition with four stellar third-round selections.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Las Vegas Raiders continued to struggle through the annual event while the Cincinnati Bengals made one questionable selection.
These are among the winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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The Bears disregarded their most pressing needs for the upcoming season to trade up and take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields at No. 11 overall Thursday. It’s a thrilling pick, but there’s more work ahead.
At the top of the to-do list: Find an offensive tackle.
The Bears are currently heading into the season with Charles Leno at left tackle and Germain Ifedi at right. Had they stayed at No. 20, they likely would’ve addressed that need. Instead, they can try again Friday in the second round (No. 52 overall) or third (No. 83).
It will be nearly impossible for them to trade up more than a few spots, so it’s unlikely they can get Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins a popular first-round projection who slipped to Day 2. They will probably be eying Stanford’s Walker Little or Texas’ Samuel Cosmi instead.
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