Lamar is a player who could use some development… perfect for the Phins situation
Lamar could use the remaining two years of Tannehill’s contract to develop
The ‘wish-talk’ on Miami’s 2018 draft revolves around a QB in the first round. Baker Mayfield is usually the name attached to those wishes.
Reality is that unless Mayfield’s stock takes a sudden hit, he’ll be selected well before Miami gets on the clock at #11. A couple of weeks ago, Phinsnews wrote about the Mayfield trade up being nothing but a pipedream here. So unless Mayfield does fall he won’t be an option for Miami.
Instead, a more practical approach is Miami seriously considering a QB’s anywhere from round 2 to 4.
With that being said, Phins brass, along with Dan Marino, recently met with electrifying QB Lamar Jackson. Not for nothing, but I have already expressed–over and over–my man crush on Jackson and prefer him over any other QB in the draft.
Yeah, love can be blind… but it can also be spot on, too.
No doubt Jackson is a raw prospect. However, fans and per head sportsbook software alike won’t deny his talent and potential.
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Miami has already committed money to Ryan Tannehill for the upcoming 2018 and 2019 season. Wouldn’t a QB needing development be a terrific option? Two years to sit and learn behind Tannehill might be the perfect situation to work out his mechanics. Despite a poor 2017 Season, many still believe Gase is an excellent QB Coach. If Gase is as good as he was billed to be, he’d become an instant star if he could develop all that potential.
Jackson would a HUGE hit if he pans out
Many analysts feel that Jackson will be the 5th or 6th QB selected in the draft and depending on how the first 10 picks go. A late first rounder or early second round pick seems likely. He will be available when Miami is on the clock with the 11th pick, but that could be too high a pick to gamble on him.
Miami could end up trading back, then a Jackson pick would be a better fit with that later pick or at #42.
But if Miami does like Jackson and decides to wait till later than #11, they could lose out on him. Teams like the Patriots, Cardinals, Steelers or Saints either need or could use a QB. I also have wondered if the Browns pass on a QB with their two top picks, might they trade back into the 1st to get Jackson? Tyrod Taylor would be a perfect teacher for Jackson. Both players have a similar skill set and the offensive gameplan would run seamlessly in a transition.
Like I said love is blind… but sometimes it’s right on the mark. I believe in Jackson… what do you think?