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Phinfever Owner: Dave "Big Dave" Blake
Tavon Austin
WR West Virginia Senior 5 '8.5" 171 lbs 40 @ 4.40
Since my last mock two weeks ago, the Dolphins added CB Brent Grimes to a 1 year contract. If he is healthy he becomes out best cornerback to play since the Sam Madison/Patrick Surtain days. That gives the Dolphins leverage to extend his contract this year or to even draft a cornerback next year. I do see the Dolphins drafing a cornerback in the first two rounds though with one of their first 3 picks. Miami's biggest need right now is at the left tackle position, but keep in mind that the Dolphins went 2-3 last year with Jonathan Martin playing at left tackle after Jake Long went down. The losses were against the 49ers and Patriots, and except for our final game the Dolphins played very competitively against them. Martin definitely needs to bulk up and take the next step forward. Also, Ireland has said that he would like to revamp our offensive line, but good offensive lineman can also be found later in the draft. I've heard that before from several Dolphins head coaches and have yet to see that as a reality for us.There are rumors that the Dolphins are going to trade up to grab one of the two best offensive tackles. Heck, Ireland may want to trade down as a lot of draft analysts are saying tht the talent level between 11-25 is about even. My thinking is that the Dolphins could decide to upgrade the slot position with an outstanding playmaker that can break a touchdown every time he gets his hands on the ball. You're talking about a home run and red zone threat with WR Tavon Austin. How often does such a player just sit there for us? Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU
Apr 12
Phinfever Draft Guru: Tony Simmons
The thought by many is that the Dolphins have addressed their needs at wide receiver with the additions of Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson and the re-signing of Brian Hartline. That said, the Palm Beach Post has indentified Davone Bess as the top veteran in line to possibly be cut. He is going into the last year of his contract and there has been talk that the Dolphins are looking to trade Davone. Tavon Austin is probably the most explosive offensive player in this draft, and he would give the Dolphins something that Bess could never hope to give Miami, a player that can take it to the house any time he touches the ball from the slot WR position. This little nugget was in the Miami Herald this morning.
Lasts mock: no change.
Mar 31
Phinfever FFL Commish JP Correia
Tyler Eifert
TE Notre Dame Senior 6 '6" 251 lbs 40 @ 4.75
Eifert has the least going against him. The only real argument against Eifert is value, but even that isn't a strong one given how far ahead he is of every other TE in this class. Rhodes isn't a scheme fit and both him and Trufant aren't far ahead enough of the other CB's for me to take at 12. Fluker isn't what Miami is looking for at 12. No way the Dolphins are getting away with drafting a guard in the first round, so Cooper and Warmack are out. Tavon Austin has a lot going for him, but as of right now a lot going against him as well; need and size. He is #2 on my list though. Werner is a good player, but not special enough to take that high. Jones and Mingo aren't fits given their size, and Carradine is a reach at 12.
Eifert adds the size Miami needs at pass catcher, the depth they need at TE, the young TE they need to groom under/with Dustin Keller, and the ultimate weapon in any quick pace offense; a big time, versatile, athletic 2 TE set. I had the pleasure of watching Eifert play in person this past season and he was even more fluid than he looks on tape. Having gotten to see Gronkowski play in Training Camp, Pre Season games and regular season games up here in Foxboro, I can tell you Eifert is as natural catching the football as Gronk, and is probably more athletic in the open field. That said, he doesn't have the strength or utilize his size like Gronkowski is able to in the red zone, in traffic, or as an inline blocker.
I think Eifert and Keller could produce a top 5 TE combination in the game immediately, and it gives massive flexibility to your offense. While there are other solid TE options later, none provide the upside that Eifert does. He's an immediate game changer for your offense.
Apr 10
Bleacher Report
Xavier Rhodes
CB Florida St Junior 6 '2" 217 lbs 40 @ 4.55
Right now, this seems like one of the most likely picks of the entire round. The Dolphins need a corner, Rhodes presents solid value outside of the top 10 and he can help the team right away.
Mar 29
CBS Sportsline Rob Rang
Chance Womack
OG Alabama Senior 6 '3" 320 lbs 40 @ 5.37
The Dolphins have added talented pass-catchers for Ryan Tannehill but they won't do any good if he doesn't have time to throw. Miami lost left tackle Jake Long to the St. Louis Rams and allowed veteran guard Brandon Moore to leave town after hosting a visit with the New York Jets' free agent. With the top offensive tackles off the board, general manager Jeff Ireland might do the next best thing by selecting Warmack, who some believe is the best overall player in the draft and only available here due to the fact that he's "just a guard."
Last mock: G Jonathan Cooper, UNC
Apr 8
Draft Academy
Lane Johnson
OT Oklahoma Senior 6 '7" 307 lbs 40 @ 5.30
1st: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma. Jake Long is gone, Martin slides over to LT but they need a real starter at RT. Johnson is a starter from day 1.
2nd: Terrance Williams WR Baylor. A good combo WR, this is assuming they don't sign Greg Jennings.
2nd: Will Davis CB Utah State. Complete ballhawk, they need to replace Sean Smith.
Mar 4
Draft Ace
Desmond Trufant
CB Washington Senior 6 '0" 186 lbs 40 @ 4.45
A reach? Maybe. But the Dolphins situation at cornerback is a mess and Desmond Trufant is one of the most underrated prospects in this draft class. In my opinion, the gap between Trufant and Dee Milliner is relatively small. Trufant should immediately be the No. 1 corner in Miami and a significant upgrade over Sean Smith from a season ago.
Last mock: no change.
Apr 7
Draft Insiders Digest Frank Croyle
12 Miami - Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia 42 Miami - Justin Pugh - OT - Syracuse 54 Miami (Indianapolis) - Alex Okafor - DE - Texas
Last mock: WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee
Draft Daddy
Dolphins signed Brent Grimes to a "show-me" deal but could still add more at the position.
Alternate picks: CB Xavier Rhodes, DE Bjoern Werner, DT Sheldon Richardson.
Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU
Apr 2
Draft King
Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah
DE BYU Senior 6 '6" 270 lbs 40 @ 4.80
This is year two for Miami in a 4-3 defense, and after franchising DT Randy Starks, the Dolphins could take some of the focus off of DE Cameron Wake by drafting Ansah to bookend him on the other side. While a bit raw, Ansah wouldn't have the immediate pressure to be a team's top pass rush threat, and subbing him in for Jared Odrick on passing downs would be a potentially frightening proposition for opposing offensive lines.
Apr 5
Draft Season Lupagus
The Phins have signed just about every free agent out there including receivers Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson, but that shouldn't stop them from getting Austin here. Davone Bess is a good slot guy but he'll be gone after next season and Austin would be electric. The team can get nutty and line him up just about everywhere and he's a threat to score every time the balls in his wee little hands.
43. Miami Dolphins - Menelik Watson OT, FSU The Phins should trade this pick for Branden Albert but if they don't, they can go with Menelik and hope he learns quickly enough to help out in year one.
56. Miami Dolphins (From Indianapolis Colts) - DJ Hayden CB, Houston The Dolphins signed Brent Grimes but that was just a one year deal. They'll take a corner with one of their first 3 picks.
Last mock: no change in Round 1.
Draft Season Onebar
Analysis: Although the Fins might have greater needs at cornerback, if Ansah falls to 12 Miami could pounce. Ansah is seen as a raw talented defender that could end up being the steal of the entire draft.
Draft Season Will Lomas
12. Miami – Ziggy Ansah DE, BYU
43. Miami – Johnthan Banks CB, Miss. St.
56. Miami (via Indianapolis) – Gio Bernard RB, UNC
Last mock: DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo, LSU
Draft Tek
12. WR Tavon Austin, WVa Miami isn't left with too many desirable options in this iteration of DRAFTSIM. Gone is the necessary OT piece (Joeckel, Fisher, Johnson). Ditto for Alabama CB Milliner. Back-up plans such as DT (Floyd, Lotulelei) or a pass rusher (Mingo, Ansah)? Already picked! The services of Trufant or Richardson are needed but both positions are deep and better value could be had in the Second Round. Ireland and Co. have done a phenomenal job this offseason adding some playmakers (Wallace, Gibson, Keller) for QB Tannehill. Do they have to stop there? Austin is considered by many to be the second coming of Percy Harvin. The former WVU star scored touchdowns four different ways in 2012. He accumulated 285 receptions for 3,411 yards (~12 yds/rec) and 29 TDs in 52 games as a Mountaineer. Oh, he also returned 97 kicks for 2,407 yards and 4 TDs plus 34 punt returns for 928 yards and a TD. He contributes in the runnig game too (110 rushes for 1,040 yards and 6 TDs). Simply put? Another weapon for the supposed franchise QB.
42. OT DJ Fluker, Alabama Fluker is being tossed around by some as a target for Miami at 12. While that seems like a stretch there's no doubting the Dolphins' need at the position. While he may not be the best prospect for their scheme there's no doubting his abilities. He's a fringe First Round pick that Miami's personnel men would have to consider should he be available at this point. He started 36 games for the Crimson Tide and won 3 National Titles in 4 seasons.
56. DT Kawann Short, Purdue It'll be a tough pill to swallow if Miami doesn't add help at CB with any of their first three selections. However it's hard to argue against a playmaker (Austin) and superb value (Fluker, now Short). While the DT position is stocked for the 2013 season it's the future that could be troublesome. Both Starks and Soliai are set for Free Agency in 2014. Short has been compared to Starks. The Dolphins would love to have that for another 5+ seasons.
Last mock: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma
Apr 9
East Coast Sports
DJ Fluker
OT Alabama Senior 6 '6 335 lbs 40 @ 5.35
The Dolphins filled their biggest need on the team in free-agency with the signing of Mike Wallace but have need a real need at LT and help for the middle of their line since Richie Incognito has just one year left on his contract...the team is said to be high on Fluker who they feel can start at RT from day one with Martin moving over to LT. Team Needs - HB, WR, OG, OT, CB; Offense - Vertical passing, Zone blocking. Defense - 4-3 scheme, Press man coverage
Last mock: OG Jonathan Cooper, UNC
ESPN Mel Kiper
Analysis: The Dolphins will shift second-year man Jonathan Martin to left tackle in the absence of Jake Long, but it leaves a pretty big talent deficiency at right tackle, and in Fluker they get a player who is ready to step in immediately. The Dolphins have made personnel upgrades in their passing game, but they don't want the problem to become protection or an inability to run the ball and create short-yardage situations where they can open up the playbook. They do need another pass-rusher, but Fluker makes sense.
42. Miami Dolphins - Tank Carradine, DE, Florida St. They fill the void at tackle in Round 1 and target a needed pass-rusher in Round 2.
54. Miami Dolphins (from Indianapolis) - Robert Alford, CB, S.E. Louisiana One of the top sleepers on my board, Alford hits an area of need at cornerback.
Apr 4
ESPN Todd McShay
Scenario 1: With the loss of OT Jake Long, the Dolphins would surely like to package picks and trade up to get ahead of Arizona and lock down their left tackle spot. Scenario 2: Should Warmack or Cooper fall here due to positional-value concerns, they would offer good value and help solidify the offensive front. Scenario 3: If Miami opts to stay home, Rhodes' length and top-end speed would make him a fit in the Dolphins' press-man coverage schemes. Stats and Info: With Long on the field in the past five seasons, the Dolphins allowed a sack every 16.2 drop backs, compared to every 9.6 drop backs with him off field.
FF Toolbox: Binstock
Miami has had an active free agency signing Mike Wallace, Dannell Ellerbe and Philip Wheeler. However after trading away Vontae Davis last year and allowing Sean Smith to sign with the Chiefs, Miami jumps on the second best CB in the draft. Rhodes is big and physical with the ability to play tight coverage from the line of scrimmage all the way down the field.
Mar 26
FF Toolbox: De Lima
Trufant continues is steady climb up draft boards after a great offseason evaluation period. Miami has needed a corner since trading away Vontae Davis and now especially after allowing Sean Smith to sign with the Chiefs.
42. (2.10) MIA: Justin Pugh, OG, Syracuse Back to back Orangemen is merely a coincidence because their talents are anything but coincidental. Pugh's ideal size and strength should contribute early as a starter.
54. (2.22) MIA: Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State Carradine sometimes looked like the better prospect between he and Werner. He has a great combination of length and pass rush moves.
FF Toolbox: Dimon
Rhodes has great size for a cornerback at 6'2'' and 217 pounds. After leaving FSU early, he has cemented himself as a virtual lock for the first round.
42. (2.10) MIA: Matt Elam, S, Florida Elam has a chance of ending up as the first safety off the board come April.
54. (2.22) MIA: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State* Standing at 6'7'' and 268 pounds, Gholston will be tough to pass up toward the end of the second round.
Mar 15
FF Toolbox: Standig
Signing Mike Wallace to a mega contract and keeping Brian Hartline addresses (in theory) the Dolphins receiver need and moves them closer to best available territory. Ansah's athleticism has defensive coordinators giddy about his blitz possibilities. Upside come push him into the top10 before long.
42. (2.10) MIA: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State* Dolphins would be rather pysched for a viable offensive tackle at this point.
54. (2.22) MIA: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas Dolphins defensive ends are just okay. Okafor compiled 12.5 sacks last season.
Last mock: DE Bjoren Werner, FSU
Apr 3
FF Toolbox: Warner
The 6-2, 215 pound redshirt junior has 35 tackles, seven passes broken up and three interceptions in 2012. He has a solid size/speed combo with above average hands and would be a welcomed addition to a Miami secondary that saw top CB Sean Smith sign with Kansas City. The very replaceable Richard Marshall is coming off back surgery. Trading Vontae Davis to Indy was a mistake as Miami's pass defense fell to 27th in the NFL.
42. (2.10) MIA: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State* Former #1 overall pick Jake Long signed with St Louis. Rookie Jonathan Martin struggled early improved and will likely start 2013 on the blind side. A new right tackle is needed.
54. (2.22) MIA: Margus Hunt, DE, SMU Miami owns this pick as part of the Vontae Davis (with Indy). Cameron Wake was the only consistent pass-rushing threat on the Dolphins defense in 2012. Margus Hunt is a officially a Freak. The Estonian track star-turned SMU D-lineman had an impressive combine running a 4.60 forty with 38 reps on the bench. Hunt (6-8, 275 pounds) has 17 career blocked kicks (10 FGs, 7 PATs), which ties for second in NCAA history (record is 19). He was named First-Team All-C-USA honors in 2012 and amassed 14.5 career sacks.
Mar 27
FinNation Catanzaro & Lucas
Someone please explain this to me: why is Tyler Eifert good enough to be a #15-20 pick, but not a #12 pick? Eifert would add a physical seam threat dimension to an offense playing small-ball in the redzone with RB Lamar Miller, WR Mike Wallace, WR Brian Hartline, and TE Dustin Keller. He'll be a full 3 inches taller than any WR or TE who lines up in the redzone.
43) Miami Dolphins – CB Jamar Taylor, Boise St (NYF) Reminds me a lot of former Dolphins CB Will Allen: great speed, awareness, and tackling ability. Physical enough to play man-coverage, but instinctive enough for the zone. A steal here at #43.
56) Miami Dolphins – CB DJ Hayden, Houston (NYF) Amazing comeback story as we approach the NFL Draft. Hayden's senior season was cut short on November 6th when he tore an IVC vein in his heart that nearly took his life. He jumped back on the map at Houston's Pro Day by runnning a 4.33/40 on his first attempt. Amazing body control, strength, and pure speed for a 6'0 – 190 pounder.
Football Fan Spot
6. Miami Dolphins (TRADE)- OT Lane Johnson (Oklahoma)
This is one of three trades I'm going to be mocking in this first round. The Dolphins have 5 picks in the first 3 rounds and, after free agency, they don't have a ton of pressing needs. The Browns, meanwhile, don't have a 2nd round pick and there isn't a player here who really fits their biggest needs, which are cornerback, wide receiver, quarterback, and tight end.
Unless DeMarcus Milliner falls here, the Browns could easily trade down and they're in a good spot to do so. If Geno Smith is still here, a team like the Bills could easily try to jump Arizona for him. Even if not, teams like San Diego and Miami could want to jump Arizona for Lane Johnson, who won't fall out of the top-10. After the top-3 tackles, this draft class gets very thin at offensive tackle.
In this case, Miami uses their later 2nd round pick to move up 6 spots to grab Johnson. The Browns, meanwhile, pick up a 2nd round pick and can fill one of their pressing needs at 12 or trade down again if they so choose. Lane Johnson can step in and be Jake Long's replacement, allowing Jonathan Martin to stay at right tackle.
Great Blue North Draft Report
Jonathan Cooper
OG North Carolina Senior 6 '3" 295 lbs 40 @ 5.15
(No comment given.)
42. MIA: David Amerson - CB - NCSU 54. Mia (from Indianapolis): Jonathan Banks - CB - Mississippi State
Heard's Football Report
Chance Warmack
G Alabama Senior 6 '3" 320 lbs 40 @ 5.37
Apr 6
Cornerback is argubly the biggest need for Miami right now, but defensive and offensive tackles could come into play with this pick.
OT Terron Armstead Arkansas-Pine Bluff This would allow Jonathan Martin to play right tackle and give the team young bookends.
OLB Khaseem Greene Rutgers Miami was super busy in the offseason, which leaves depth/competition options at this point.
Apr 11
LA Times Sam Farmer
The Dolphins filled so many needs in free agency, they have the luxury of taking the best player available. The big, rangy Rhodes would be a good pick here, providing they don't trade up to grab Johnson.
Miami Dolphins Draft. COM
Round 1 Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State The Dolphins have a clear need at CB with Sean Smith departed, and recent signee Brent Grimes coming back off an Achilles injury. Taking the big, physical Rhodes will be plugging in a similar style player to Smith, someone who can match up with the taller/stronger receivers in the NFL for years to come. Rhodes is a little bigger than the Ireland prototype corners he usually employs, but those players struggle matching up with the bigger receivers in the game and Rhodes would give Miami comfort in those matchups. He can also play in zone coverage, but would likely prefer man to man a lot like Sean Smith did during his tenure.
Round 2 Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International and Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise St A theme emerges right away, as the Dolphins completely revamp the secondary and still have 8 picks left to fill out the roster with. Cyprien is another local prospect who could play alongside Reshad Jones and make receivers think twice about coming over the middle. He's very athletic and would also be able to play alongside Chris Clemons if Jones were to be injured as he can play either position. Taylor is much more in the mold of the corners that Ireland prefers taking, is versatile and fast, solid against the run and could line up opposite Rhodes once he is ready and the Dolphins decide to move on from veterans Richard Marshall and Grimes. The first two rounds would offer Miami plenty of newfound depth in their secondary and establish a unit built to last for several seasons.
Last mock: WR Tavon Austin, WVa
National Football Post Russ Lande
Dee Miliner
CB Alabama Juior 6 '1" 199 lbs 40 @ ---
They traded Vontae Davis last year and lost Sean Smith in free agency this year, so the Dolphins definitely need to add talent at cornerback. Milliner possesses the rare combination of size (over 6'0), elite speed and top athleticism that makes NFL coaches drool. He should be a quality starter from day one.
NFL.COM Bucky Brooks
Rhodes easily slides into the role vacated by Sean Smith during the offseason. The Florida State standout is a sticky press corner with exceptional size, strength and speed.
NFL.COM Charlie Casserly
Will Tampa Bay jump Miami to snag this rangy cornerback?
Mar 24
NFL.COM Charles Davis
Cordarelle Patterson
WR Tennessee Senior 6 '3" 205 lbs 40 @ 4.50
A crying need meets its match. The Dolphins lack a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter, and Mr. Patterson fills that role.
Mar 5
NFL.COM Daniel Jeremiah
The Dolphins have lost both of their starting cornerbacks over the past year: Vontae Davis was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, while Sean Smith departed via free agency. Rhodes is a raw prospect, but his combination of size, length and speed is very intriguing.
Last mock: G Chance Warmack, Alabama
NFL Network Gil Brandt
Cooper is pretty good -- a very athletic player who can be used at several different spots, including center. He doesn't look as big as some NFL guards, but he has a great attitude. I think he'll be around for a number of years.
NFL Draft 101
With Wallace, Hartline and Bess the wide receiving corps goes from a area of need to a strength. Xavier Rhodes answered the speed question running a 4.43. The complete package from an athletic standpoint, the converted running back could develop into a shutdown corner. Rhodes is a fluid athlete with the hip transition to turn and run with receivers downfield. That physical running back mentality carried over to the defensive backfield, enough so he is considered a possible safety prospect.
42. Miami Dolphins - DE Sam Montgomery - LSU Montgomery has first round talent, but after admitting he took games off while an LSU Tiger teams will have to question his work ethic and be more than comfortable with him as a person following interviews. When he's engaged the motor actually runs white hot but isn't as consistent as you'd like. He is versatile and a good pass rusher so all things considered the second round is about right.
54. Miami Dolphins - CB Jordan Poyer - Oregon State (from Colts) Poyer was a unanimous All-American and has good cover skills. He's on the smaller end and therefore could struggle against bigger wide outs, but can stick to his guy in man coverage.
NFL Draft Blitz
12.Miami Dolphins – CB Xavier Rhodes (Florida State) *
42.Miami Dolphins – OT Justin Pugh (Syracuse) *
54.Miami Dolphins (from Colts) – DE Alex Okafor (Texas)
NFL Draft Countdown
It's been a head-scratching offseason for the Dolphins thus far. Miami had a lot of money to spend and they made some flashy moves in free agency, most notably bringing in Mike Wallace and Dustin Keller to soup up the passing attack and replacing Karlos Dansby and Kevin Burnett with Dannell Elerbe and Philip Wheeler at linebacker. However, the Dolphins also let their left tackle (Jake Long) and best cornerback (Sean Smith) get away and have yet to upgrade their pass rush. One would think the organizations top priorities would be protecting their young quarterback while beefing up the pass rush and secondary since they have to face Tom Brady twice a year. In all fairness the Phins still have time to make additional moves in free agency and also have eleven picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, including five in the top three rounds, but counting on youngsters to fill holes at key positions like left tackle, cornerback and pass rusher is asking a lot. Xavier Rhodes | Florida St. Seminoles It's unlikely that Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson will make it this far so Miami may have to turn their attention elsewhere in round one. Xavier Rhodes of Florida St. offers rare size at corner and answered questions about his speed by running a 4.43 forty at the Scouting Combine. Rhodes would be a nice fit in the Dolphins scheme and could step into their starting lineup immediately. If it's a pass rusher Miami wants the most likely options are Jarvis Jones of Georgia, Ezekiel Ansah of B.Y.U., Barkevious Mingo of L.S.U. and Bjoern Werner of Florida St.
Mar 20
NFL Draft Dog
Sheldon Richardson
DT Missouri Senior 6 '4" 295 lbs 40 @ 4.95-
Came on strong towards the end of the year. Very powerful and quick at 6' 4" 295 lbs.
Jan 27
900 Football Links
All the pundits who are criticizing the Dolphins for treading water with their linebacker signings confounds me. They talk about the big contracts but fail to recognize a simple fact; the Dolphins got younger and avoided cap problems in the near future and did so very economically. The real cost for Ellerbe was his money minus Dansby's money. The same thing goes for Wheeler, his real cost was his money minus Burnett's money (the cap impact is a little more complicated since it needs to be adjusted for money brought forward because of their early releases) . The Fins also avoided a situation where in a couple of years the older linebackers could be underperforming vis-a-vis their contracts at a time when the Dolphins could be in cap trouble instead of having cap room. Well, enough of that. Miami has a need at cornerback, and also could use a pass rusher opposite Wake. While Werner is still an option here, I'm off him for now and am projecting Trufant over Rhodes. Trufant is my second rated cornerback in the draft and as I see some draft analysts agreeing with me, I'll take the plunge and project him as the second cornerback off the board. He will tam with newly signed Brent Grimes to provide the Dolphins with a solid pair of corners.
Mar 30
Round 1, Pick No.12- OL Lane Johnson (Oklahoma): Many signs were point to a cornerback or wide receiver coming into the 2013 offseason, but now since Jake Long has took his offensive line tactics to St. Louis, Miami will have to target a blocker for their young quarterback. That being said, the best choice on the board (that will be available) will have to be former Oklahoma Sooner's offensive lineman Lane Johnson. Johnson, the 6-foot-6, 303-pound lineman, is exactly what the Dolphins need in this point of the draft. It is rare to have a good offensive line, and if you tack Johnson in the mix with Mike Pouncey, Richie Incognito, Nate Garner and others, the new-look Dolphins will be in good shape to secure their second-year quarterback.
Round 2, Pick No. 42- DE Datone Jones (UCLA): Miami selected Jared Odrick with the 28th pick in the 2010 NFL draft, but his production has been low with 58 combined tackles, 11.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. And with Cameron Wake turning 31 in January, the need in this spot in the draft must point to defensive end Datone Jones. The former Bruin recorded 62 tackles, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble. In the 2013 season, Wake posted 53 combined tackles, 15.0 sacks and three forced fumbles, but he can't do it himself. That's why Jones is the guy.
Round 2, Pick No. 54- CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (UConn): Besides his name bringing trouble to commentators, Wreh-Wilson has a knack for the football. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback brings depth to the small list of the Dolphins secondary. Wreh-Wilson used his height to an advantage in college against receivers after posting 47 total tackles and one interception.
Last mock: no change
Row 12 Sports
In less than a year, Miami has lost both starting cornerback. They traded Vernon Davis to Indianapolis last August, and Sean Smith left via free agency. Rhodes fits the profile of bigger, physical cornerbacks. He's also an outstanding athlete. The Dolphins could count on him starting on day one.
12. Miami Dolphins - Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame The Dolphins have done a lot in free agency and could be positioning themselves for a trade down (or up if they really want a certain player). With the best offensive linemen gone, getting another weapon for Ryan Tannehill would be a wise move. Wide receiver signing Mike Wallace won't do a lot for Miami in the red zone, so Eifert could be the perfect security blanket.
42. Miami Dolphins - Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State Miami needs to add a young cornerback to the mix. With the amount of zone coverage the team plays, Jordan Poyer would be an excellent fit.
54. Miami Dolphins - Eric Reid, S, LSU Miami adds another talented player to a secondary that needs a few.
Sports Illustrated Don Banks
Miami would have zero complaints if Rhodes is their guy. He'd slide right into the starting spot vacated by free agent Sean Smith. Some mockers have Rhodes going ahead of even Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner, but time will tell if NFL personnel evaluators agree.
Dolphins need a young, athletic, rangy CB, and Rhodes fits Jeff Ireland's prototype.
Last mock: CB Desmond Trufont, Washington
Apr 1
The Football Expert: Clearwater
Kenny Vaccaro
S Texas Senior 6 '1" 218 lbs 40 @ 4.5
12. Miami (7-9) Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
42. Miami (7-9) Kyle Long, OT/G, Oregon
54. Miami – from Indianapolis (11-5) Gavin Escobar, TE, San Jose St.
Walters Footbal Charlie Campbell
The Dolphins need another pass-rusher on the other side from Cameron Wake. It is one of the few needs they haven't addressed in free agency.
Many are raving about the potential of the 6-foot-6, 270-pound Ansah. The senior totaled 62 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, nine passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception in 2012. He exploded this season after recording a grand total of only 10 tackles as a junior and sophomore.
There is no doubt that Ansah has a great combination of size, speed, strength and athletic ability. He looks like this year's version of Chandler Jones or Jason Pierre-Paul. Both those players had little college production, but are great athletes who flew up draft boards.
Walters Football Walter Cherepinsky
It's no secret that the Dolphins need tackle help in the wake of losing Jake Long. There's heavy speculation that they'll move up for Lane Johnson, but as mentioned, the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero said that the team has questions about the Oklahoma product. Tony Pauline, meanwhile, reported that the Dolphins love D.J. Fluker and would consider him at No. 12.
Fluker, who is not a good scheme fit for Miami, would definitely be a reach at this juncture, but you can't put it past Jeff Ireland to pull a move like this. Ireland has irresponsibly overpaid so many overrated players this offseason. He's on tilt, as his transactions have lacked all logic.
1. Xavier Rhodes, CB - This is a very popular pick because it makes a ton of sense.
2. Sheldon Richardson, DT - The Dolphins are reportedly looking to add a defensive tackle. They need depth, and both Randy Starks and Paul Soliai will be free agents next spring.


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By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystitis/DS00285
Cystitis (sis-TI-tis) is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, and it's called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be painful and annoying, and it can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
Less commonly, cystitis may occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may also occur as a complication of another illness.
The usual treatment for bacterial cystitis is antibiotics. Treatment for other types of cystitis depends on the underlying cause.
Cystitis signs and symptoms often include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- Discomfort in the pelvic area
- A feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen
- Low-grade fever
In young children, new episodes of accidental daytime wetting also may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Nighttime bed-wetting on its own isn't likely to be associated with a UTI.
When to see a doctor
Call your doctor immediately if you have signs and symptoms common to a kidney infection, including:
- Back or side pain
- Fever and chills
- Nausea and vomiting
If you develop urgent, frequent or painful urination that lasts for several hours or longer or if you notice blood in your urine, call your doctor. If you've been diagnosed with a UTI in the past and you develop symptoms that mimic a previous UTI, call your doctor.
Also call your doctor if cystitis symptoms return after you've finished a course of antibiotics. You may need a different type of medication.
If your child starts having daytime wetting accidents, call your pediatrician.
In otherwise healthy men, cystitis is rare and should be investigated by your doctor.
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Your urinary system includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from your body. Your kidneys — a pair of bean-shaped organs located toward the back of your upper abdomen — filter waste from your blood and regulate the concentrations of many substances. Tubes called ureters carry urine from your kidneys to the bladder, where it's stored until it exits your body through the urethra.
Bacterial cystitis
UTIs typically occur when bacteria outside the body enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. Most cases of cystitis are caused by a type of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.
Bacterial bladder infections may occur in women as a result of sexual intercourse. But even sexually inactive girls and women are susceptible to lower urinary tract infections because the female genital area often harbors bacteria that can cause cystitis.
Main types of infections
The two main types of bacterial bladder infections are:
- Community-acquired bladder infections. These infections occur when people who aren't in a medical care facility develop a bladder infection. Bladder infections are more common in women than in men.
- Hospital-acquired bladder infections. These infections, also called nosocomial (nos-o-KO-me-ul) infections, occur in people in a medical care facility, such as a hospital or nursing home. Most often they happen in those who have had a urinary catheter placed through the urethra and into the bladder to collect urine, a common practice before some surgical procedures, for some diagnostic tests, or as a means of urinary drainage for older adults or people confined to bed.
Noninfectious cystitis
Although bacterial infections are the most common cause of cystitis, a number of noninfectious factors also may cause the bladder to become inflamed. Some examples:
- Interstitial cystitis. The cause of this chronic bladder inflammation, also called painful bladder syndrome, is unclear. Most cases are diagnosed in women. The condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
- Drug-induced cystitis. Certain medications, particularly the chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide, can cause inflammation of your bladder as the broken-down components of the drugs exit your body.
- Radiation cystitis. Radiation treatment of the pelvic area can cause inflammatory changes in bladder tissue.
- Foreign-body cystitis. Long-term use of a catheter can predispose you to bacterial infections and to tissue damage, both of which can cause inflammation.
- Chemical cystitis. Some people may be hypersensitive to chemicals contained in certain products, such as bubble bath, feminine hygiene sprays or spermicidal jellies, and may develop an allergic-type reaction within the bladder, causing inflammation.
- Cystitis associated with other conditions. Cystitis may sometimes occur as a complication of other disorders, such as gynecologic cancers, pelvic inflammatory disorders, endometriosis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, lupus or tuberculosis.
Risk factors
Some people are more likely than are others to develop bladder infections or recurrent urinary tract infections. Women are one such group. A key reason is physical anatomy. Women have a shorter urethra than men have, which cuts down on the distance bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.
Women at greatest risk of UTIs include those who:
- Are sexually active. Sexual intercourse can result in bacteria being pushed into the urethra.
- Use certain types of birth control. Women who use diaphragms are at increased risk of a UTI. Diaphragms that contain spermicidal agents further increase your risk.
- Are pregnant. Hormonal changes during pregnancy may increase the risk of a bladder infection.
Other risk factors in both men and women include:
- Interference with the flow of urine. This can occur in conditions such as a stone in the bladder or, in men, an enlarged prostate.
- Changes in the immune system. This can occur with conditions such as diabetes, HIV infection and cancer treatment. A lowered immune system increases the risk of bacterial and, in some cases, viral bladder infections.
- Prolonged use of bladder catheters. These tubes may be needed in people with chronic illnesses or in older adults. Prolonged use can result in increased vulnerability to bacterial infections as well as bladder tissue damage.
In men without any predisposing health issues, cystitis is rare.
When treated promptly and properly, bladder infections rarely lead to complications. But left untreated, they can become something more serious. Complications may include:
- Kidney infection. An untreated bladder infection can lead to kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis (pie-uh-low-nuh-FRY-tis). Kidney infections may permanently damage your kidneys. Young children and older adults are at the greatest risk of kidney damage from bladder infections because their symptoms are often overlooked or mistaken for other conditions.
- Blood in the urine. With cystitis, you may have blood cells in your urine that can be seen only with a microscope (microscopic hematuria) and that usually resolves with treatment. If blood cells remain after treatment, your doctor may recommend a specialist to determine the cause. Blood in the urine that you can see (gross hematuria) is rare with typical, bacterial cystitis, but this sign is not uncommon with chemotherapy- or radiation-induced cystitis.
Preparing for your appointment
If you have signs or symptoms common to cystitis, make an appointment with your primary care provider. After an initial evaluation, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in urinary tract disorders (urologist or nephrologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared.
What you can do
- Ask if there's anything you need to do before your appointment, such as collect a urine specimen.
- Write down your symptoms, including any that seem unrelated to cystitis.
- Make a list of all the medications, vitamins or other supplements that you take.
- Take a family member or friend along, if possible. Sometimes it can be hard to remember all the information, and a relative or friend may hear something that you missed or forgot.
- Write down questions to ask your doctor.
For cystitis, basic questions to ask your doctor include:
- What is the most likely cause of my signs and symptoms?
- Are there any other possible causes?
- Do I need any tests to confirm the diagnosis?
- What factors do you think may have contributed to my cystitis?
- What treatment approach do you recommend?
- If the first treatment doesn't work, what will you recommend next?
- Am I at risk of complications from this condition?
- What is the risk that this problem will recur?
- What steps can I take to reduce my risk of a recurrence?
- Should I see a specialist?
In addition to the questions that you've prepared, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time when you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
- When did you first notice your symptoms?
- Have you been treated for a bladder or kidney infection in the past?
- How severe is your discomfort?
- How frequently do you urinate?
- Are your symptoms relieved by urinating?
- Do you have low back pain?
- Have you had a fever?
- Have you noticed vaginal discharge or blood in your urine?
- Are you sexually active?
- Do you use contraception? What kind?
- Could you be pregnant?
- Are you being treated for any other medical conditions?
- Have you ever used a catheter?
- What medications are you currently taking, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs as well as vitamins and supplements?
Tests and diagnosis
If you have symptoms of cystitis, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. In addition to discussing your signs and symptoms and your medical history, your doctor may order these tests:
- Urine analysis. If it's suspected that you have a bladder infection, your doctor may ask for a urine sample to determine whether bacteria, blood or pus is in your urine.
- Cystoscopy. Inspection of your bladder with a cystoscope — a thin tube with a light and camera attached that can be inserted through the urethra into your bladder — may help with the diagnosis. Your doctor can also use the cystoscope to remove a small sample of tissue (biopsy) for analysis in the lab. This test most likely won't be needed if this is the first time you've had signs or symptoms of cystitis.
- Imaging tests. Imaging tests usually aren't necessary, but in some instances — especially when no evidence of infection is found — they may be helpful. For example, an X-ray or ultrasound may help rule out other potential causes of bladder inflammation, such as a tumor or structural abnormality.
Treatments and drugs
Cystitis caused by bacterial infection is generally treated with antibiotics. Treatment for noninfectious cystitis depends on the underlying cause.
Treating bacterial cystitis
Antibiotics are the first line of treatment for cystitis caused by bacteria. Which drugs are used and for how long depend on your overall health and the bacteria found in your urine.
- First-time infection. Symptoms often improve significantly within a day or so of antibiotic treatment. However, you'll likely need to take antibiotics for three days to a week, depending on the severity of your infection. No matter what the length of treatment, take the entire course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor to ensure that the infection is completely gone.
- Repeat infection. If you have recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend longer antibiotic treatment or refer you to a doctor who specializes in urinary tract disorders (urologist or nephrologist) for an evaluation, to see if urologic abnormalities may be causing the infections. For some women, taking a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual intercourse may be helpful.
- Hospital-acquired infection. Hospital-acquired bladder infections can be a challenge to treat because bacteria found in hospitals are often resistant to the common types of antibiotics used to treat community-acquired bladder infections. For that reason, different types of antibiotics and different treatment approaches may be needed.
Postmenopausal women may be particularly susceptible to cystitis. As a part of your treatment, your doctor may recommend a vaginal estrogen cream — if you're able to use this medication without increasing your risk of other health problems.
Treating interstitial cystitis
With interstitial cystitis, the cause of inflammation is uncertain, so there's no single treatment that works best for every case. Therapies used to ease the signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis include:
- Medications that are taken orally or inserted directly into your bladder
- Procedures that manipulate your bladder to improve symptoms, such as stretching the bladder with water or gas (bladder distention) or surgery
- Nerve stimulation, which uses mild electrical pulses to relieve pelvic pain and, in some cases, reduce urinary frequency
Treating other forms of noninfectious cystitis
If you're hypersensitive to certain chemicals in products such as bubble bath or spermicides, avoiding these products may help ease symptoms and help prevent further episodes of cystitis.
Treatment of cystitis that develops as a complication of chemotherapy or radiation therapy focuses on pain management, usually with medications, and hydration to flush out bladder irritants. Most cases of chemotherapy-induced cystitis tend to resolve after the chemotherapy is finished.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Cystitis can be painful, but you can take steps to ease your discomfort:
- Use a heating pad. Sometimes a heating pad placed over your lower abdomen can help minimize feelings of bladder pressure or pain.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid coffee, alcohol, soft drinks with caffeine, citrus juices and spicy foods until your infection has cleared. These items can irritate your bladder and aggravate your frequent or urgent need to urinate.
- Take a sitz bath. Soaking in a bathtub of warm water (sitz bath) for 15 to 20 minutes may help relieve pain or discomfort.
If you have recurrent bladder infections, let your doctor know. Together, you can develop a strategy to reduce recurrences and the discomfort that cystitis can bring.
Cranberry juice or tablets containing proanthocyanidin may or may not help reduce the risk of recurrent bladder infections for some women. Conflicting results from research studies make it difficult to know whether cranberry juice really helps or whether there's a placebo effect. As a home remedy, avoid cranberry juice if you're taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin (Coumadin). Possible interactions between cranberry juice and warfarin can lead to bleeding.
Although these preventive self-care measures aren't well-studied, doctors sometimes recommend the following for repeated bladder infections:
- Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Drinking lots of fluids is especially important if you're getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy, particularly on treatment days.
- Urinate frequently. If you feel the urge to urinate, don't delay using the toilet.
- Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement. This prevents bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
- Take showers rather than tub baths. If you're susceptible to infections, showering rather than bathing may help prevent them.
- Gently wash the skin around the vagina and anus. Do this daily, but don't use harsh soaps or wash too vigorously. The delicate skin around these areas can become irritated.
- Empty your bladder as soon as possible after intercourse. Drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria.
- Avoid using deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital area. These products can irritate the urethra and bladder.
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