Assessing the Miami Dolphins’ 2009 First-Day Draft Selections

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Published: April 26, 2009

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... roster, including two cornerbacks. This was a pleasant development for me, as I've felt all offseason that cornerback was our biggest need and I was happy to see it addressed quickly in this draft.

I can't say I wasn't a little thrown off by the Pat White pick, and I'm still not sure if it was the right move at that point in the draft. Time will tell though, and White's versatility could certainly be useful.

Noticeably absent from the Dolphins' draft thus far are the wide receiver and outside linebacker positions. I expect both to get addressed tomorrow, however. On the bright side, the fact that the team did not add a top rusher through the draft has to increase the chances of a Jason Taylor reunion in Miami.

I was also pleased to see one of my favorite prospects in this year's draft—Utah cornerback Sean Smith—land in Miami. As you may recall, I had Smith going to the Dolphins in the first round of Bleacher Report - NFL
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