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Miami Dolphins 7-round mock draft: Playoff edition

By Tyler Olson

Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase on the sideline during the second half against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase on the sideline during the second half against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) scrambles with the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) scrambles with the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Rd 5, Pick ?: Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh

Losing quarterback Ryan Tannehill in week 14 hasn’t killed Miami.  Longtime backup Matt Moore has filled in admirably leading the Dolphins to the playoffs but he won’t be around forever.

Tannehill’s knee injury is cause for concern especially if he comes back in the playoffs and re-injures it.  Miami can’t afford losing him and having an aged Moore take over for a long period of time.  If Moore goes down, then who?

Brandon Doughty was drafted last season but once Tannehill went out he wasn’t even activated to the roster as Miami went out and signed TJ Yates.  What that says about Doughty and where he is with his progression gives us all reason to think Miami could address the spot again in April.

Nathan Peterman started his career playing for Tennessee until he transferred to Pittsburgh.  In two seasons with Pitt he’s thrown for 47 touchdowns to just 15 interceptions all while leading them to two bowl game bids.

If Peterman had a defense that didn’t give up an average of 43 points in four losses this season people may have been talking a lot more of him this year.  His most impressive game came in the victory over Clemson; Peterman threw for over 300 yards and five touchdowns against a team Ohio State couldn’t score a single point against.

Also worth noting: Miami has had success drafting Pittsburgh quarterbacks.

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