As the calendar approaches March, the NFL Combine is essentially the start of the off-season in a prospect’s professional journey. In the NFL timeline of what has become a 12-month season, we can say the combine is almost month one.
In addition to the scouting of players who will begin the official on-field evaluations on Thursday, March 2 with defensive linemen and linebackers, NFL front offices will then have to analyze their draft capital. Adding to the formula of building a team in the off-season, throw in needs at free agency as well. This brings salary cap evaluation as well as players currently contracted who could be expendable.
In that latter case, it could be as simple as a heavy contract versus need on the team, or simply a player who can benefit from a new situation, thus allowing the Dolphins to recoup salary cap, while potentially acquiring a draft pick or multiple.
This brings us to Miami’s current allotment of 2023 draft picks, which currently reads as follows:
- Round 2, Pick 51
- Round 3, Pick 77
- Round 3 Pick 84
- Round 6, Pick 178
- Round 7, Pick 240
Of course, Miami originally owned a pair of 2023 first-round picks, however, one was taken away from the league, and the other shipped to Denver in the Bradley Chubb trade with the Broncos.
Miami has a need at linebacker, running back, offensive line, tight end and cornerback to name a few areas. Yet, when looking over the roster, there could be a few opportunities to explore a deal with other teams who may have higher draft capital, yet a more immediate need for a player with NFL experience.
It’s here we look at some other teams who own some of the highest-valued pick counts and overall pick numbers.
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Now we look at some potential teams Miami should call.