If An Offensive Linemen Is The Best Player At #22

Offensive Linemen might be the best value at 22

Offensive Linemen might be the best value at 22

Despite the need for defense, what if Offensive Linemen are the best value?

The Miami Dolphins have said they are planning to go heavy on defense in the draft; however, they will not let a top tier talent go unselected if he is still on the board. But will that hold true if that player is an offensive player–even an Offensive Guard?

The Dolphins hold the 22nd pick in the first round of the upcoming draft, and there is a possibility that there will be two top Offensive Lineman still available when Miami’s turn on the clock is called.

Those two Offensive linemen are Western Kentucky’s Guard Forrest Lamp and Alabama’s Offensive Tackle Cam Robinson. Both of these young men are considered the top prospect at their respective positions, so if either player falls to the Dolphins, then Miami may very well decide that it is well worth the risk to get the top Offensive Lineman, instead of a top 5 Linebacker or Defensive End.

Many free bookie software fans are betting that Cam Robinson is going to end up being the best Offensive Tackle to come out of this draft. However, Robinson is sliding on some mock drafts because of his arrest from 2016. Robinson and fellow friend and teammate Hootie Jones were arrested last May for marijuana and weapons charges. Subsequently, the charges were dropped entirely. However, in the world of professional sports, teams do not just forget things like that. Many teams will not even bother putting Robinson on their Draft board because of this, which could be a good thing for Miami.

We need defense, but we need Offensive Linemen

As everyone knows, last year Laremy Tunsil slid down the draft board because of a last-minute leaked gas mask marijuana smoking videotape. Since he was still on the board when it was Miami’s turn to select, the Dolphins did not hesitate and made Tunsil their choice. This shows that Miami is not going to immediately shy away from a player that may have a bit of a checkered or questionable past.

If Robinson does end up free-falling down the draft board and landing in Miami’s lap, I believe he would be the unanimous pick. Even though Miami does not need a Left Tackle, they can easily move Robinson to Guard or Right Tackle, which would immediately be a big improvement for our Offensive line. Also, Ja’Wuan James’ contract is up next season, so he could be a possible replacement for him if James continues to stall in his development.

The other option may be Lamp, who is the best Guard prospect in the draft, and most draft pundits think there will be an even better chance of him still being available when the Dolphins are on the clock in the first round. Lamp was the best offensive lineman at the Senior Bowl, and even though he did not play for a true powerhouse college program, he still was an excellent collegiate player throughout his entire career.  He played Left Tackle at Western Kentucky, however, most NFL scouts see him as a Guard in the NFL due to natural strength and athleticism that are superior to his foot speed and footwork. This will be an interesting decision for the Dolphins, because if Lamp is available then it would be hard to pass on the number one rated Guard in the entire Draft, considering we definitely need a Guard.

While the defense is in dire need, Guards are needed as well

Drafting an Offensive Lineman in the first round is not a sexy pick, and even though the Dolphins have done it quite a few times over the last decade, Miami may do it again if they can select a top prospect because there is no question that the biggest question mark on offense is still the offensive line.  If Miami has the chance to finally solidify their offensive line with a top prospect, then I really think they should do it.  Then with the rest of their picks, they can load up on defense. What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans’ and the best pay per head review sites’ thoughts about selecting one of these two Offensive Lineman in the first round?


 

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12 comments

  • Dunner3131
    April 1, 2017 at 12:04 am

    Jordan finally gone! It was only a matter of time, it took lot longer than I expected. Thanks again, Ireland, 2013 draftees are ALL gone. My 13 year old son could have at least picked one player that would have remained on the roster for their second contract. Boy did that set us back, either way we wouldn’t have had the coach/staff to win anyways. That has to be one of the worst drafts in the history of the league, really. We know it was the worst for this franchise. Thank goodness those days are behind us.

    • admin
      April 1, 2017 at 1:44 am

      Yeah, what a waste, but time to move on. I still think the fact that they made him bulk up began his slide… it’s still on him but the franchise didn’t help at all.

  • Steve
    March 31, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    Four Guards to bring to camp after Draft?
    Kyle Kalis, OG
    School: Michigan | Conference: BIG10
    Height/Weight: 6-4 / 308 lbs.

    https://youtu.be/I7GT-a8w69k

    22 career starts, seven at right guard, five at left tackle, one at right tackle and nine at center
    Selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game
    Graduated with a degree in economics in December
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    Cameron Lee, OG
    School: Illinois State | Conference: GATE
    College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Oakwood, IL
    Height/Weight: 6-5 / 312 lbs.

    Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Cameron Hunt will not only be a senior leader to the Ducks, but he will also be a coach on the field in regards to all five spots on the o-line
    Hunt has the rare ability to play all five positions on the line, yet finding his best spot will be the true test for head coach Mark Helfrich and offensive coordinator Matt Lubick. At 6-feet, 4-inches and 295 pounds, Hunt
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    Chris Borrayo, OG
    School: California | Conference: PAC12
    College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Paramount, CA
    Height/Weight: 6-3 / 310 lbs.

    Borrayo doesn’t get enough attention of his own, and the brawling blocker plays a significant role in the success of his more celebrated skill-position teammates. Borrayo (pronounced bore-I-oh) enters his junior campaign with 16 career starts (all at left guard) and earned honorable mention all-conference honors a year ago from Pac-12 coaches

  • Steve
    March 31, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    Two TE to certainly bring to camp after draft?

    Scott Orndoff, TE
    School: Pittsburgh | Conference: ACC
    College Experience: Senior | Hometown: Waynesburg, PA
    Height/Weight: 6-5 / 253 lbs.
    https://youtu.be/ydiOIXOfCy0
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    Jonathan Dorsey TE 6’6 AAMU

    https://youtu.be/Jcw-0nk8XN8
    https://youtu.be/R5eFW4PtDvk
    https://youtu.be/OPLlbZ_kXUA
    https://youtu.be/qdRSFxuZBdw

  • Dunner
    March 29, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    We better score 30+/game, because that is what its going to take. We need some youth in our front 7 defensively. I would love at top notch guard to plug and play, but the defense needs addressing, even more than our guard situation. Take a guard in the first 2 rounds if we trade back and pick up an extra 2nd and/or third, if not defense has to be addressed early and often.

    Just the way I see it, imo. The key to our o-line will and has been Pouncey. Get all the guards you want, if Pouncey gets hurt (AGAIN), we will be the mediocre line we were last season when Pouncey was out, Pouncey plays the J-Train rolls. Its that simple.

    • admin
      April 1, 2017 at 2:31 am

      I gotta believe they will go DE or LB with the first… not sure if I like it, but I think that’s the way it will go.

  • Shane Gray
    March 29, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    One of my biggest concerns so far this year is they have not addressed the guard position with a starting guard. We all saw what our line can do when we have all 5 starters in. We also saw what happens when we don’t. We need to address the guard position and right tackle if Robinson is there at 22. We can bring in all the talent in the world on offense but if your QB doesn’t have time to get them the ball it does no good. Also if they can’t open the holes for our running game. Games are won in the trenches. If you want to make a push at the end of the season or even in the playoffs you need to be solid in the trenches. You draft either one if they are there. The real question is, who do you draft if they are both there?

    • admin
      April 1, 2017 at 2:34 am

      Shane, i felt the same way last year. I want to believe Gase and Co can do what Belicick does and get an interior for dirt cheap and make them succeed, but I’m not sure. Like you, I am very concerned. But I could very well be wrong too. Ajayi is a different guy when you get him at least to the LOS. Once he has to dance 3 yards back, like most backs, he isn’t good. Ajayi must get at least to the LOS this year on a regular basis.

  • Lemmus
    March 29, 2017 at 2:02 am

    …finally, some rational thinking when it comes to the OL! 😎

    • admin
      March 29, 2017 at 2:40 am

      It happens. Two tackles who are top talent falling to Miami two years in a row? Move James inside maybe… not sure if a top tackle would be best. But, if he is as good as they say and doesn’t get into trouble…