If I were the GM-Miami

I like this organization.  The way Bill Parcells has come into his role as Team President and turned this thing around from the Nick Saban disaster has been quite impressive.  Coach Tony Sparano is the perfect man to manage the team, and should have answered any questions about his hire by now with the team's play on the field.  Now, why would I praise a team that went from first to third- and missing the playoffs- in a single season?  First, they played over their heads in 2008.  The Wildcat scheme is creative, and no one really had an answer for it until this season.  Secondly, they played a first-place schedule, not a last-place one like they had the year before, so they played against tougher competition.  Still, I saw improvement.

This team has numerous strengths.  Their running game is one of the best in the NFL.  I realize Ronnie Brown and backup Patrick Cobbs are coming off injuries, but look at the depth of the position.  Ricky Williams was a top ten back this season, and they found a nice diamond in the rough with Lex Hilliard.  The Dolphins have a talented offensive line led by Pro Bowler Jake Long.  He was a former number one overall pick in the draft, and has lived up to the billing.  The best thing that occurred to this team was the injury to Chad Pennington, as terrible as it is to say- you never wish injuries on anyone, especially, if by all accounts, they're good people.  Chad Henne looks like the real deal, and may have been a steal where they drafted him (second round).  On the defensive side of the ball, they have two promising corners in Sean Smith and Vontae Davis.  Both improved over the course of the season, giving Miami potentially top corners for years to come.  Safety Yeremiah Bell was a Pro Bowler, and is a good hitter.

Where this team needs improvement is in their front seven and the wide receiver spots.  The front seven, while talented, is growing long in the tooth, and could use more playmakers.  The wide receiving corps doesn't have a true number one guy for Henne to throw to.  I like Davone Bess, but he's more of a complimentary receiver, who can do damage with single coverage.  Ted Ginn, Jr. hasn't lived up to his billing of a first round pick.  He's a better return guy at this point of his career.  They have some depth at tight end, but nobody that scares opposing defenses.  Also, as good as their offensive line is, they could use additional depth.

Luckily, for the Dolphins, there's a good chance that they can fill their major needs through the draft.  They should stay with their pick and take either wide receiver Dez Bryant or linebacker Rolondo McClain.  Both fill major needs of theirs.  If both are gone, then they should consider trading back, and get more value for their pick.  Perhaps they could select a Carlos Dunlap.