Can the Bungles Make Magic Happen for Phins?

Jimmy Bourbon

4 years ago

Could the Bengals put Burrows in play for the Phins?

Everything you hear says ‘it’s a foregone conclusion that the Cincinnati Bengals will select LSU quarterback, Joe Burrow’. However, as the Miami Herald recently pointed out, what if the ‘Bungles’ surprise everyone and go with Tua instead or even deal the pick? In this scenario, it’s hard to not picture the Phins trading the farm.

Let’s remember that before this college football season started, Burrow was nothing more than a potential 3^rd round QB prospect. On the other hand, Tua was the consensus #1 QB prospect in the nation penciled to be the first pick in the draft. Things sure do change fast in sports. Now, with Burrow’s meteoric rise after a record-setting season and Tua having two more surgeries, the script has flipped. But can the script flip again?

A few things to consider:

Reports are Tua’s recovery has been as positive as can be expected and no one is denying his talent and character.
Burrow said, ‘going #1 overall would be nice, but going to an organization that gives him the best chance of winning a Super Bowl is the most important’.
Owner Mike Brown runs the Bengals with a ‘money first and winning second mentality’.
Jordan Palmer (brother of Carlson) is Burrow’s throwing coach.

The questions plenty of fans and teams hope to end up true

Could Carson be chirping in Burrow’s ear through Jesse?
Is Burrow hinting that he doesn’t want to play for a team and organization like the Bengals?
Could Burrow pull an Eli Manning and refuse to go to the Bengals if he was selected?
What if the Bengals see the writing on the wall and decide to go with Tua instead of Burrow?
Since winning isn’t the priority, maybe the Bengals feel they could get a draft haul for Burrow, save money with all the picks, and still draft a good QB prospect in Herbert or Tua at #5.

The Bengals organization and owner are notorious for not spending money to improve their chances of winning something meaningful. This will never change as long as Mike Brown owns the team. Ask Carson Palmer who said he learned ‘that it’s not about the players on the field, winning starts with the people at the top’. Carson signed an extension with the Bengals in part because Brown said he’d change the team’s M.O. and spend money to win. Brown lied and Carson wasted his best years with the Bengals.

I’m sure Burrow knows this and more through his throwing coach, Jesse Palmer. Burrow also knows that Stephen Ross isn’t afraid to spend on his team. This has to have his wheels at least turning on his options. Yes, despite all this it would be quite a shock if Burrow pulls an Eli or the Bengals pass on him. However, history has shown with the NFL draft and the Bungles anything is possible.

Phins fans should prepare for a trade-up

I know most of us Miami Dolphins News fans want no part of a trade-up. Unfortunately, we’re not making the decisions. And I hate to keep bringing it up, but one of the reasons why Grier and company accumulated all these extra picks was to have the ammunition to trade up if they weren’t holding the top pick in 2020. Miami holding pat at the #5 spot could be a bit too late to draft even Tua. Right or wrong, if the Phins believe either player is a franchise QBs it’s a good bet with the bitcoin sportsbook software sites that Miami would move up to get them if they could.

Yes, most likely it will all go as expected with Burrow at #1 and Tua at #5. And I’m certainly not advocating that the Phins should trade up. But, let’s be real: This franchise is starving for the ‘next’ Dan Marino and has a ton of draft picks, so be prepared for a trade up to select either player… just in case.

What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins news fans’ thoughts about how this will shake out come draft day?

Become an Online Bookie

If you are looking to become a bookie and take action on sports then you will need to get set up with the top pay per head software site. AcePerHead.com offers price per head solutions for independent bookmakers.

Could the Bengals put Burrows in play for the Phins?

A few things to consider:

The questions plenty of fans and teams hope to end up true

Phins fans should prepare for a trade-up

Become an Online Bookie

More Tips for Online Bookmakers