2013 NFL Draft: OT vs. WR/TE

[AFCMiamiEast]

I have seen plenty of early mock drafts, and the majority I have seen have us drafting an OT, and many have Chance Warmack's name in our 12th slot. This bugs me, seeing the lack of offense we have and I am making this thread to see the general FinHeaven consensus here. I can see the argument in drafting an OT due to the idea of drafting a WR later on in the 2nd, however I am for trading down, gaining an additional 2nd and hitting on Justin Hunter in slots 20-25. We have invested a 1st overall pick into the offensive line...and Long didn't even last more than 5 seasons here (assuming he likely hits free agency). Jonathan Martin started at LT throughout his NCAA career in Stanford, but hasn't played lights out in the finals weeks of the 2012 season in Long's absence. There is no saying he does not turn the corner in 2013 though, making Long expendable. It's simple. Upgrading the offensive line would help this offense no doubt, but what is the point of investing in a line to give Tannehill a few extra seconds to find his receivers...when they can't find separation themselves worth a damn? I am done babbling, so what is the FinHeaven consensus, OT or WR/TE in the 1st? I included the WR and TE positions in the same slot due to them being skill positions.

[SF Dolphin Fan]

So much depends on free agency and what players Miami keeps. The strength of the draft seems to fit our needs pretty well. There are some really outstanding pass rushers who could take this defense to the next level and that's the direction I'd go in R1. There are a lot of good receivers to be had in this draft, though maybe not a franchise guy. Lots of quality offensive lineman. TE and corner are pretty slim, I'd say. The Dolphins would be smart to find corner and tight end help in free agency.

[TheWarriorFins]

If we resign hartline and get a WR through FA then I don't see why not especially if we can't trade down for a TE. If we do like I said about resigning Hartline/WR through FA then I see our next biggest needs in this order CB/OG/DE/TE/SS/WR. It really depends on what happens in FA.

[AFCMiamiEast]

So much depends on free agency and what players Miami keeps. The strength of the draft seems to fit our needs pretty well. There are some really outstanding pass rushers who could take this defense to the next level and that's the direction I'd go in R1. There are a lot of good receivers to be had in this draft, though maybe not a franchise guy. Lots of quality offensive lineman. TE and corner are pretty slim, I'd say. The Dolphins would be smart to find corner and tight end help in free agency.

That is not a bad approach by any means if a guy like Barkevious Mingo falls to our 12th selection. In any other circumstance though, I am going for the offensive play makers, but as I said...if Mingo fell to us and we hit on him, I'd be content. I'm just basing this poll off the crowds in favor of OTs and WRs/TEs. The purpose of this thread wasn't to silently blast people who are for drafting a DE/CB in round 1, I am just looking for the consensus here on those 3 positions.

[edaniel1717]

DE pass rusher.....

get your WR and TE in free agency.....

[AFCMiamiEast]

DE pass rusher.....

get your WR and TE in free agency.....

Wow...there is a sure recipe for disaster and inevitable failure.

[Gonzo]

To anybody that says OT, welcome back! Sorry to hear about your coma through the 2000's. Let me catch you up: The game has changed. Stick to the playmakers in the top rounds and go cornfed later. Oh, and don't worry about that "twitter" thing you keep hearing about. It's garbage.

[DKphin]

If we draft an OL in the 1st., the anti-Ireland faction may bomb Jeff's house.

[snovacc]

I say take a top rated WR with the first pick.

[3rdandinches]

If we draft an OL in the 1st., the anti-Ireland faction may bomb Jeff's house.

If we draft an olineman in the 1st the Ireland supports may bomb Jeff's house!