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First Round Analysis With Input From KP

It's somewhat late, but I hope you think this is worth the wait. I put in my opinion on all of the first round picks of this year's draft. KP was nice enough to help me out and voice her opinion as well.

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1. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long, OT, Michigan

The Dolphins signed Long a few days before the draft and he is already the highest paid offensive lineman in the entire league. Anyways, I agree and disagree with this pick. Long is an absolute beast and he will be a great tackle for years to come. However, I don't think their quarterback situation is very good at the moment. I find it hard to believe that John Beck is the future of this organization and Chad Henne may be good, but I don't see him as a franchise quarterback. Matt Ryan could have been a good pick for them. If I was Bill Parcells I would have drafted Matt Ryan and put together a package with Jason Taylor and a pick or two for a first rounder to nab an offensive lineman to protect him, like the Falcons did. Anyways, Jake Long will provide space to throw and space to run and will benefit their team greatly. Your team can't succeed without a good offensive line, but it can't without a good quarterback either.