NFL: Miami Dolphins begin contract talks with Jake Long

zumbro clones · 04-10-2008, 10:05 PM

Alright, so are they playing games or are the Dolphins serious about Jake Long?

Miami Dolphins begin contract talks with Jake Long - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

mwitt · 04-10-2008, 10:09 PM

Knowing Parcells, I'd say they're serious.

zumbro clones · 04-10-2008, 10:11 PM

From what I read about Jake, he's a quality guy who can start right away and be a solid OT for years.

StormnClone58 · 04-10-2008, 10:13 PM

the past would tell you that parcells isn't high on OL .... traded down and passed up orlando pace ....

DougMasters · 04-10-2008, 10:31 PM

They are negotiating contracts with both Longs, Gholsten and Dorsey, so they haven't decided on anyone yet for that top pick.

ISUFan22 · 04-11-2008, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by DougMasters

They are negotiating contracts with both Longs, Gholsten and Dorsey, so they haven't decided on anyone yet for that top pick.

Right.

It will be very interesting to see how much influence Parcells has. As a coach, he always said if he was expected to cook - he should get to buy the groceries.

Now that he's a big-wig...I'm interested to see if he lets his head coach do the shopping.

BryceC · 04-11-2008, 10:09 AM

I really want Jake to fall to the Chiefs at 5.

jdewaard · 04-11-2008, 10:18 AM

Now that he's a big-wig...I'm interested to see if he lets his head coach do the shopping.

That will never happen. Nobody is a bigger fan of Bill Parcels than Bill Parcels. And Wayne Huizenga knows it. That's why he brought Bill on board. Everybody knows he's a great talent scout.

I think that if the Dolphins take Jake Long, it's going to shake some things up. I think Gholston and Chris Long are both deserving of that number 1 pick, Gholston for his upside, and Long for his safeness. The Rams, I think, would take Jake Long if available, but what if he's not? Excellent tackles like Ryan Clady and Chris Williams will still be on the board later in the round, so a trade is possible.

zumbro clones · 04-11-2008, 10:29 AM

More on Jake Long:

STLtoday - Dolphins, Rams have eye on tackle

Cy Heavy · 04-11-2008, 10:32 AM

I really don't see the Fin's taking Jake Long at #1. The Tuna is probably playing games for contract leverage with picks or trade leverage with other teams. If they do take Jake @ #1 I'd envisin them trading him for a few other picks.