| Miami Dolphins Draft Needs | | | | blame should really lay with Chad Henne. Henne had |
| Heading into the offseason the Miami Dolphins had a | | | | accuracy troubles with the deep ball but should be |
| few majors holes. The biggest holes are definitely on | | | | much improved after a full season as a starter. |
| Defense as their offense is surprisingly pretty set. The | | | | The Defense is where the Dolphin's real problems are. |
| Miami Dolphins have a lot of young players who are | | | | The Miami Dolphins had a very soft defense in 2009. |
| almost ready to contribute continuously to the team | | | | The defense was great against the run, in large part to |
| and just need to fill some holes on the defense. | | | | Langford, Starks and Ferguson. Once Ferguson |
| On Offense, the Dolphins are extremely young. The | | | | became injured the run defense went downhill. Soliai |
| Dolphin's offense is actually the youngest offensive unit | | | | can be effective, but not every play. The dolphins |
| in the NFL. Because of their youth, the offense should | | | | need to look for a NT in the first three rounds. The |
| be expected to improve from last year simply based | | | | Dolphins pass defense was also terrible. The bad pass |
| on the fact that the players are a whole year more | | | | defense is a direct result of having 2 rookie corners |
| experienced. The Dolphins offense was really no | | | | starting along with bad safety play. Those corners |
| slouch to begin with. The Dolphins could already run the | | | | aren't rookies anymore and the bad safety had been |
| ball extremely well. The run game is anchored by Jake | | | | cut. In order to sure up the pass defense, the dolphins |
| Long and Vernon Carey and they plow holes open for | | | | just need to find a free safety. There are a couple |
| Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams on a consistent | | | | good options in the draft that could easily fill the role, |
| basis. Miami had quality guards but decided to bring in | | | | and the Dolphins also could consider 2009 draft pick |
| another great option by signing Incognito. Incognito, | | | | Chris Clemmons or standout reserve Tyrone Culver. |
| while being a troubled player in the past, is extremely | | | | Another weakness, inside linebacker, has already been |
| talented and could turn out to be a steal for the | | | | addressed. Early in the offseason the Dolphins signed |
| Dolphins. | | | | free agent Karlos Dansby to a lucrative contract. |
| While the running game was one of the top rated for | | | | Dansby is expected to help the Dolphins defense |
| much of the 2009 season the Dolphin's passing game | | | | greatly and will likely fill the void left by the termination |
| wasn't too bad either. The Dolphins obviously did not | | | | of Akin Ayodele's contract. |
| resemble the Colts or the Saints on offense, but they | | | | There is great reason for optimism among the |
| were effective. The Dolphins receivers run crisp routes | | | | Dolphin's organization and they should be a much |
| and always find a way to get open on third downs | | | | improved team in 2010. The Dolphins are getting better, |
| and 1st year quarterback Chad Henne always has a | | | | but so are the Patriots and Jets. The AFC East will |
| way of finding them. The deep ball has not developed | | | | continue to be a tough division and the Dolphins will |
| yet but it can be expected in the future. While many | | | | have to continue to get a lot better if the wish to |
| blame the receivers for the lack of deep balls, the | | | | compete. |