Dolphins are interested in a long term backup QB and Brandon Doughty may be it.
Dolphins are interested in finding a long-term backup QB.
According to Adam Beasley, the Dolphins are clearly very interested in finding a long-term backup QB .
It makes sense since the Quarterback is the most important position in football. Every team takes a good look at the upcoming draft class of QB’s every year. Despite the fact that a team might even have an elite QB, it is never too early to draft a youngster to be groomed as a successor, or used as trade bait.
In addition, when a new coach is hired, that coach usually likes to draft his own QB since their two fates are so closely tied together.
Adam Gase has stated that he has Ryan Tannehill’s back, and he’s going to do everything he can to help him reach his potential and succeed. Gase has Tannehill watching tape of Manning, and is setting him up to have more freedom on offense with complete line of scrimmage control.
Tannehill is without a doubt Adam Gase’s first option.
But, even though Gase supports Tannehill that does not mean that he isn’t hedging his bets by drafting a QB – whether worse case scenario is injury or Tannehill under performs.
The fact is, Miami did re-sign Matt Moore to be the primary backup this season – this season. However, going forward is another matter. Moore has been in the league for 8 years, and all football gambling fans will say he is nothing more than a backup QB.
Miami is heavily invested in Tannehill with one small, yet important caveat: his contract allows the Dolphins to opt out of his deal after 2016 with $3.5 million guaranteed in 2017. So this is a huge year for Tannehill and Miami alike. Miami needs to at least have a plan B if Tannehill does not take the next step and prove his worth. The best and cheapest way to safeguard themselves is by drafting a QB during the 2016 draft.
Miami does not need to, nor should it, use their first round pick on a QB. However, depending on the player and how the board shakes out they may seriously consider using their 2nd, 3rd or 4th round pick on a QB.
Miami will draft a long term solution for backup QB.
One young man that is beginning to gain a lot of interest, who has had a terrific collegiate career is Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott. He is 6’2”, 226 pounds, arm length 31.38, hand size 9.88 and 40 yard time of 4.79. I have watched him play a great deal, and what jumps out the most about him is leadership and his presence on the field. He is always calm and collected during the game, and always appears to be in total control of his offensive personnel. He has a Russell Wilson esq quality with his command of the offense and playing style. While a pocket passer, he has the speed, patience and smarts to also be very dangerous with his legs. Last year he completed 66% of his passes for 3,793 yards, 29 touchdowns, with only 5 interceptions, and 588 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, and all of this was done against the SEC, which has some of the best defenses in college.
Broncos are now taking a serious look at Prescott in the first round. So while it might not be Prescott, they have recently had a visit with QB Brandon Doughty. They will draft a QB this Draft…the only question is when and who. Go Fins!!!
