Much has been done about the Miami Dolphins’ decision at the top of the draft, but fans should not overlook the potential dynamics of Miami manipulating its draft picks with a potential trade that presents a second-round pick. of this off-season. General selection no. 18 is one that puts the Dolphins somewhat between a rock and a hard spot – they might have to take a run back in that slot if they hope to secure one of the top three running backs in this year’s class, even if it’s a sub-par positional value.
A transaction could certainly help calm this down. But who are the potential trading partners with 18th place dolphins? Miami should be calculated here, if they go back too far in order, they might still jump into their offer to add an upgrade to the backfield (or elsewhere). Fortunately, if Miami wanted to postpone a few selections and make sure they get another top, there are a handful of potential trading partners that would still allow the Dolphins to tackle a few more mid- or late-round options.
Who should the Dolphins call?
The Tennessee Titans are at the top of the list. I just saw the Dolphins and Titans doing business recently in a creative exchange for OT Isaiah Wilson, a move that got heavy and left the Dolphins to wait another year for their 7th round pick presented in swap. But there is more business to be done if the Titans are interested in jumping in front of a crowd of teams that could threaten the Titans’ board.
Best of all, Tennessee is 22nd overall, so just talk about giving up four places in order.
Why would Tennessee move? Isaiah Wilson’s experience left the Titans with an open hole on the right attack and since then the team has broken up with veteran Dennis Kelly. So Tennessee is currently scheduled to start Kendall Lamm on the right attack. This will not work for a team trying to maintain a winning window. Tennessee has three teams between them and Miami: Washington, Chicago and Indianapolis.
All are candidates for an attack.
So the sales pitch in Miami is easy. If a painting that the Titans love is on the board, you sell them with the idea of coming to slam the door of a team that snatches their chosen equipment. Miami would likely receive an early selection on day 3 for the swap (and maybe a late-round throw) and would drop from 18 overall to 22. And in 22nd place overall, the Dolphins are still ahead of teams hungry as Jets, Steelers and Bills.