Who should be #1?

This is typically a college sports blog, but since the NFL Draft involves the pros and the collegiate athletes, I won’t lose much sleep over this post.

There is a lot of talk about Miami drafting Boston College QB Matt Ryan with the #1 pick. Justifiably so. Ryan is an excellent QB who could really flourish anywhere he plays. However, drafting a QB may hurt them more than help. Need we forget, Miami drafted former BYU QB John Beck in 2007 NFL Draft. Yes, Miami finished 1-15 and yes Beck started in a few of those games. But please be reasonable. After Miami lost Chris Chambers to San Diego, who did he have to throw to? And who was protecting him at the line? Beck may have had better luck throwing to real dolphins, and as far as protection goes, the cheerleaders may have been better.

I submit to you the man that will change their horrific luck: Michigan’s Jake Long. This 6′7” 315-pound behemoth moves faster then many defensive linemen and has the skills to play most any position up front. He is young, he is smart, and he is a no-miss pick. We know that a QB is only as good as his protection. Need proof? Just watch Super Bowl XLII; simple enough.

Ryan is a good QB, and I’m sure that there are plenty of teams out there that could use a guy with his talent. As of right now, the Miami Dolphin don’t fit that billing. Once Miami gets those things that a QB needs, such as good linemen and good receivers, maybe they can start to be a little more picky.