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With the 3GML season more than half over the NFL draft has started to become a topic of conversation among the three league owners. The most intriguing part of being an owner in this league is figuring out how to maneuver around salary cap space, draft picks, and free agency in order to build a “perfect” team, if there is such a thing. While all three teams in the league are exceptional, and could arguably be the three most complete teams in the 3GML football world, there are still holes on each roster. In looking forward to the draft, we are going to explore ways that each of these teams could improve themselves in order to compete for championships and ultimately, and most importantly, get his name on a plaque.
Miami Dolphins:
The defending Super Bowl Champions of the 3GML are the Miami Dolphins. The ground-and-pound Dolphins are led by a power run game and a stout defensive front. While the team doesn’t have the explosive playmakers of the Bills, or fun-n-gun passing attack of the Jets, they are consistently the best running team and defensive unit in the league. That being said, despite a tremendous start to the season, and their name on the plaque to end last year’s campaign, the team isn’t without warts. This is the first look at what the Dolphins can do in the spring’s draft to upgrade the team.
The defending Super Bowl Champions of the 3GML are the Miami Dolphins. The ground-and-pound Dolphins are led by a power run game and a stout defensive front. While the team doesn’t have the explosive playmakers of the Bills, or fun-n-gun passing attack of the Jets, they are consistently the best running team and defensive unit in the league. That being said, despite a tremendous start to the season, and their name on the plaque to end last year’s campaign, the team isn’t without warts. This is the first look at what the Dolphins can do in the spring’s draft to upgrade the team.
BIGGEST
MOVE OF 2016:
The team desperately needed playmakers and getting Laquon Treadwell from the Vikings was seen as a coup at the time. The issue after is that in “real life” Treadwell hasn’t gained any traction, pun intended, as an everyday receiver. The player traded for Treadwell is a person who could potentially be an All-Pro this season in twice traded Xavier Rhodes. The team has played pretty well in the secondary overall this season, but a large portion of that can be attributed to a tremendous pass rush.
The team desperately needed playmakers and getting Laquon Treadwell from the Vikings was seen as a coup at the time. The issue after is that in “real life” Treadwell hasn’t gained any traction, pun intended, as an everyday receiver. The player traded for Treadwell is a person who could potentially be an All-Pro this season in twice traded Xavier Rhodes. The team has played pretty well in the secondary overall this season, but a large portion of that can be attributed to a tremendous pass rush.
OVERALL
ANALYSIS OF THE TRADE:
The team lost this trade, despite Treadwell’s upside, Xavier Rhodes is already at minimum a pro-bowl player, and potentially an All-Pro. This move did free up a ton of potential cap space as Rhodes is a free agent in another season, but on a roster with virtually unlimited cap room, it wasn’t necessary. The team could look to come back and resign Rhodes if he ends up as a free agent though.
The team lost this trade, despite Treadwell’s upside, Xavier Rhodes is already at minimum a pro-bowl player, and potentially an All-Pro. This move did free up a ton of potential cap space as Rhodes is a free agent in another season, but on a roster with virtually unlimited cap room, it wasn’t necessary. The team could look to come back and resign Rhodes if he ends up as a free agent though.
DRAFT
ANALYSIS AND NEEDS:
Let’s be totally honest, while Jacoby Brissett has become a solid game manager, he’s not the long term answer at quarterback for this roster. The team also has needs at wide receiver and could potentially use a big time tight end, as the team has relied heavily on a mediocre Clive Walford, who has totally outperformed his ranking. Perhaps the biggest spot the team could use an upgrade though is at strong safety. While Calvin Pryor is a league favorite, his play in the 3GML has slipped a bit this season, and his “real life” play has deteriorated for the Jets. A running back could be a need too, as if this team had an elite runner like Gurley or David Johnson, he could legitimately challenge for 2,000 yards.
Let’s be totally honest, while Jacoby Brissett has become a solid game manager, he’s not the long term answer at quarterback for this roster. The team also has needs at wide receiver and could potentially use a big time tight end, as the team has relied heavily on a mediocre Clive Walford, who has totally outperformed his ranking. Perhaps the biggest spot the team could use an upgrade though is at strong safety. While Calvin Pryor is a league favorite, his play in the 3GML has slipped a bit this season, and his “real life” play has deteriorated for the Jets. A running back could be a need too, as if this team had an elite runner like Gurley or David Johnson, he could legitimately challenge for 2,000 yards.
POTENTIAL
DRAFTEES:
1. Jabril
Peppers, SS Michigan. Peppers is arguably the best overall player in this draft
class. He’s an elite athlete and playmaker and on top of that he’s a dynamic
football player. Adding him to that defense would make it the best in the 3GFL.
Malik
Hooker, S Ohio State
Jamal
Adams, S LSU
2. Mike
Williams, WR Clemson. A huge target at 6’5 and 235 pounds makes Adams the
perfect fit for Miami’s power run game. He gives them a big play target down
the field and a tight end style blocker for the sweeps and power runs to the
outside.
Ricky
Jean-Seals, WR Texas A&M. He’d be on day 2 or 3 but same style and size.
3. Jake
Butt, TE Michigan. A truly elite tight end prospect in that he can block but
still has great ability to make plays in the pass game. Can come right in and
start day 1.
O.J.
Howard, TE Alabama
David Njoku, TE Miami
David Njoku, TE Miami
