B
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins fleeced the room on the phones and earned a B.
by dolphanbob ·
2024 NFL Draft
· 8 picks
· 1 steals
· 0 reaches
If you want a masterclass in dealing, watch the Dolphins, who turned every swap into a profit this weekend. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B.
The quarterback hole is the one line item this class does not answer. The McCoy pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch.
Nearly every premium pick went to that side of the ball.
In short, they left a little better than they arrived, which is the whole idea.
Pick-by-Pick
They did well to land Patrick Paul in the 53rd pick, just ahead of his grade. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
A market-rate cornerback, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Cooper DeJean. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Leonard Taylor III at slot 66 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Rod Moore at Round 3, Pick 22 nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Fair-plus on Tommy Eichenberg, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Payton Wilson at pick No. 148 is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
No edge and no loss on Jack Nelson in the 166th overall pick; it is a wash and a sensible one. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Bru McCoy slid further than he should have, and the Round 7 slot is lovely value for the wide receiver. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.