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BigPPup
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I'm a sports fanatic. I hail from Nelson County Virginia, and thats where I learned to be a Virginia Cavalier fan. I also learned to be a Dallas Cowboys fan because I hated how good the Redskins were doing. I've played sports at almost every level with the exception of being a fulltime professional, as a result I have a great perception on the sporting world. I love to talk sports and I've never been shy to share my opinion with someone.

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And With the First Pick, The Miami Dolphins Take...

by BigPPup
created April 22, 2008, last edited June 03, 2008
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The Miami Dolphins have found their man.  With the number one draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Miami Dolphins will take offensive Tackle Jake Long from the University of Michigan. 

 

Five days before the NFL draft begins, the Miami Dolphins answered all of the reporter’s questions by signing Jake Long to a contract.  Long’s contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money.  Not bad for a guy who has never taken an NFL snap.  We will have to wait to see if Long remains on the left side or if he is moved to right Tackle.  Nonetheless, Long has the tools to be a great offensive lineman, and an anchor for Miami to build around.  Long is big and strong and has solid footwork.  While at Michigan he showed a great ability to make the initial block and then get downfield and finds a linebacker or a defensive back.  The one knock on Long is he struggles with speed rush defensive ends.  This was highlighted in last years game against Ohio State game, and is also the reason for the speculation that Long could be moved to right tackle where he won’t face as many speed ends.  Nonetheless, Long is looking to get into camp as soon as possible and begin making the transition to become an NFL Pro-Bowler.


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InterMatAll-American
168 days ago
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... for a tackle ...
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Yakob878MVP
168 days ago
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already the AGM draft was wrong, oh well were only human
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SSreportersLegend
168 days ago
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No, Agent0 picked Jake Long...read the thing again.
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OneflydudeAll-American
167 days ago
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Good for Jake
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