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Which draft makes most sense for the Miami Dolphins QB search?

By Dale-Paul Jordan

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 31: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks looks to pass against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half of the Redbox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 31: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks looks to pass against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half of the Redbox Bowl at Levi's Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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The Miami Dolphins hold the 13th overall pick in the first round in this upcoming NFL draft.

It’s a little ironic that the last time the Dolphins actually had a franchise quarterback, he wore number 13.  With that in mind, should the Dolphins use their upcoming pick to find their next Quarterback or continue to wait?

There are three legit quarterbacks in this upcoming draft class that could potentially be first round picks; Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins and Drew Lock.   This is just my opinion, but these prospects are not starting caliber or better yet, franchise worthy quarterbacks.  They all have some great characteristics, but for them to turn a franchise around, it would have to be a perfect situation, similar to what the Dolphins previously had with Ryan Tannehill.

If you are a Dolphin’s fan, you understand that the Dolphins are in a rebuild.  This is not a quick fix, rather something that will continue for the next two to three years.   With that in mind, the quarterback situation in 2020 and 2021 offer potentially once in a lifetime prospect that could turn a franchise around.

In 2020, the following prospects could potentially become available:

·         Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

·         Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia

·         Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

In 2021, the following prospect could potentially be available:

·         Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

Which leads to the following debate, if you are the General Manager of the Dolphins, and knew that you were building a team for the future, which draft is your primary focus for the quarterback of the future? We polled our fellow writers to get their insight:

Brian Miller:
Trevor Lawrence is very unique but he has only one year. Next year’s draft has three top potential QB’s and I would not pass on Justin Herbert who is my top choice. While I like Lawrence, he is the only QB right now in the 2021 draft and there is no way to know you will get him. So I would not pass on anyone in the 2020 class. If 2021 comes around and he is there for you, take him as well.

Matthew Stevens:
If the two options are 2020 and 2021 QBs, I would go with 2020.  While Lawrence looked outstanding last season, there is no way to tell if it was a one year fluke.  And, more importantly, Lawrence is only a Junior in 2021 and isn’t a lock to come out so the team should rebuild for two seasons and STILL might miss out on the prospect they are targeting?

Just my thoughts.  (Off the record, provided it doesn’t cost a ton of draft capital, I would target Haskins in this year’s draft.  If Haskins can keep last year’s momentum, Dolphins have their QB of the future ahead of schedule.  If Haskins is mediocre, then look to Lawrence or others in 2021/2022.)

Sean Moon:
You take Tua in 2020 and do your due diligence. Hopefully the Dolphins have positioned themselves well. If he struggles mighty you hopefully have enough picks to go all in for 2021. At the end of this year if it’s a disaster and then the Dolphins are in perfect position to draft, can save some picks for 2021 just in case.

Shawn Digity:

I would prefer addressing the Dolphins’ quarterback situation in the 2020 Draft, and the reason is very simple; it’s the draft class that’s currently projected to have Tua Tagovailoa. I’m not claiming to be an omnipotent draft expert in comparing Tagovailoa to Jake Fromm, Justin Herbert or Jordan Love, he’s just my favorite of the QB prospects. The 2020 Draft is my vote for finding the next big-name Dolphins quarterback.

Nick Belotto:

I think 2020 is the best chance to get a quarterback that can change the future. Waiting until 2021 might alienate a fan base that needs something to latch on to. There s no denying Lawrence’s talent, but “settling” for Tua in 2020 would be fine with a number of Miami faithful. Miami should build both lines in this draft and do whatever they can to get Tua next year.

Dale-Paul Jordan:

To be honest, I don’t believe the hype for Tua.  The kid is talented, but I want a QB that demands attention, has a rocket for an arm and can control the line of scrimmage as well as his teammates.   I get Tua comes from Nick Saban’s tree, but when was the last time you saw an Alabama QB make a difference in the NFL? Justin Herbert looks like the real deal.  He has the size, arm and mobility that you want to see in a franchise QB.  Although, Trevor Lawrence looks special, you don’t know if he will enter the draft or just wait it out in school.   Also, I need more than one year of tape on this kid before jumping on the bandwagon.

What are your thoughts on when the Dolphins should target their next franchise quarterback and who should they target?

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