The Dolphins have been linked to a first-round quarterback in this draft since before the 2019 draft. After a 5-11 season preceded Philip Rivers‘ departure, the Chargers have been mentioned as a prime QB landing spot as well. But it may not be a lock both teams pull the trigger near the top of the draft.
Buzz has swirled about both Miami and Los Angeles passing on quarterbacks at Nos. 5 and 6 overall, Albert Breer of SI.com notes, adding that tackle may be each team’s fallback choice. Both franchises possess a need at tackle, and each would be in line to land one of the draft’s coveted prospects at this position.
For the Dolphins, this would be a fascinating strategy. They also hold the Nos. 18 and 26 overall picks, which would fall in Jordan Love territory. The team brought Love in for a visit — before the NFL nixed that process — and other teams believe the Dolphins’ interest in the Utah State product is genuine. A Monday report also indicated Justin Herbert — whom the Dolphins have done extensive work on — is not in consideration at No. 5. Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline pointed to the Fins picking Tua Tagovailoa or a non-quarterback there.
The Bolts are believed to be fans of both Herbert and Tagovailoa, and their timetable is further along than the Dolphins’. Los Angeles signed three 30-something starters — Chris Harris, Bryan Bulaga and Linval Joseph — this offseason and have a veteran group of skill-position players. For what it’s worth, Breer mocks Herbert to Miami and Tua to L.A. But if the teams go elsewhere, that would open the door to craziness atop the draft. Anthony Lynn has spoken highly of Tyrod Taylor as a legitimate starting option. Taylor has not been a full-time starter since his time in Buffalo, where Lynn coached him for part of his tenure.
Additionally, Breer notes that 49ers running back Tevin Coleman and Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson have surfaced as potential trade candidates. With Matt Breida also emerging as a possible trade chip, it seems this might be an either/or setup alongside Raheem Mostert next season in San Francisco. One year remains on Coleman’s two-year, $8MM deal. Wilson has not panned out for the Colts, who took him in the 2017 second round. One year remains on his contract. Indianapolis, which has not used Wilson as a starter since 2018, added both Xavier Rhodes and T.J. Carrie this offseason.
Man it’s like a smokers lounge in here.
Lol yea the entire city of Miami is surrounded by a smokescreen right now
Good call dynamite. Like the count room in a big casino in the 50’s
Lol that’s actually exactly what I was picturing
Visors, sleeves rolled up, cigars. Nice call
What is up with that picture?
It’s that moment when you realize there was a reason they told you to use the toilet before the game started.
Last sentence ignores Indy also lost Desir
Lol Lions Giants Dolphins and Chargers are all horrible liars.
Dolphins and Chargers don’t want to trade up
Lions Giants want teams to trade up.
Horrible lies.
@hOsEbEeLiOn
I don’t believe either the Dolphins or Chargers need or want to trade up into the top 4. Herbert is not a good enough prospect to trade a top 6 pick plus more for. If he is there at 5 or 6 then the Dolphins or Chargers may take a shot but neither is trading up. Tua has serious concerns surrounding his health and durability. No team is trading into the top 4 for him either. Sorry to burst your bubble but the lies are from those trying to push the trade up narrative.
Somebody will move up to get a QB or Stafford if Lions drafted a QB.
I’m not sold on the Lions drafting a QB. If they did, you’d have to figure it’d be Tua. If so, it might make sense to hold onto Stafford and let Tua sit a year. Lot of ifs here, though.
Ultimately, I think Miami is just trying to hide the obvious a bit. They’ll take a QB, the only mystery is which one.
@mgomrjsurf
With the Lions being in win now mode they are not taking a QB at 3 and will not trade Stafford. They want to trade down. Problem is IMO, no team is really interested in trading up to 3 especially at the ridiculous price the Lions are supposedly asking.
For the dolphins, what are the chances if they don’t select a QB and the chargers take tua, could Herbert be available at 18? Could they trade the 18 pick and their second round to move up a bit and select Herbert?
Realistically, outside of vegas and jax I don’t see any team drafting a qb before Miami picks again. Maybe Denver? New England and New Orleans could be possible trade up candidates to leap frog Miami at 18, but from a pure need perspective I don’t see any obvious teams
@I give no fox
I agree with you. There really isn’t a team that I see moving into the top 4 for a QB this year. I think the Raiders take a shot at Love, Hurts, Eason or another QB with a later pick. I do not see them moving up. I see the Jaguars all in on Lawrence in 2021. I believe they are in “tank” mode for 2020. They will continue to cut and attempt to trade players. I still think that Denver is going to give Lock another year, so I don’t see them trading up either. I see both Tua and Herbert dropping to 5. If I had to make a guess on which one the Dolphins take. I will say they take their shot with Tua.
I absolutely agree. Jax seems poised to go all in for Lawrence and if they strike gold with minshew mania they can just say they believed in him all along. I also agree that vegas won’t be taking a qb with it’s first pick just because they already have two veterans on the roster. A developmental qb makes more sense there.
The only reason the Lions are in win-now mode is bc ownership has unrealistic expectations. Matthew Stafford isn’t taking this team to the playoffs.
Taking Tua and trading Stafford would be the best move. They have needs all over the field.
Theres a perfect scenario… Stafford to the Jags for Ngakoue and a 4th. Tua at 3, Go OL in the 2nd, RB n Corner in the 3rd. Cap space to build around Tua for the next 5 yrs. Bring in a punching bag for QB this year.