Seymour
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Sgt. Largent":2p53o2f6 said:Chapow":2p53o2f6 said:Sgt. Largent":2p53o2f6 said:Of course the Dolphins WANT a 1st, but all reports have stated that it's more than likely going to be a 2nd or 3rd. No one's paying a 1st round for Fitzpatrick, they're just not. He's not an elite DB worthy of a 1st rounder, so let's get that out of the way.
Just my opinion, but I don't think a player needs to be elite to be worthy of a late 1st round pick. Most 1st round picks do not turn out to be elite, especially those in the bottom 10-12 of the 1st round. I'd take a young, cheap, quality starter that makes our team better for a late 1st all day long. I also think there's a good chance Fitzpatrick would be better than just a quality starter for a Pete Carroll coached defense.
*Yes, I am assuming that our pick will end up being in the bottom 10-12 of the 1st round because I think that is the most likely outcome.
It doesn't matter where the player was selected in the draft, Fitzpatrick's value is now what he's done and what his potential is.
Look no further than our own Earl Thomas, he was about to go to the Cowboys for a 2nd, and he was one of the best safeties in the league.
You rarely get back in value what you drafted a player at, especially for a tweener player like Fitzpatrick that no one can really figure out (including the Dolphins) where to play him.
So I HIGHLY doubt any teams is going to give up a 1st rounder for a nickel corner that MIGHT have potential to play safety or CB.
That was not based on talent. That was based on contract desires (top $$), and his age and his weak leg / bone situation along with what we learned from Kam and Cliff on 3rd contracts.