NFL Draft 2011: Miami Dolphins Trying to Trade Down to Add More Draft Picks

NFL Draft 2011 Miami Dolphins Better Off Trading Down to Win Now

The Dolphins are currently stuck in a rather difficult place heading into this year?s draft. They have glaring needs that need to be filled and are trying to fill them with just one pick in the first two rounds.

At No. 15, the Dolphins have the pick of the litter from the running back and offensive line positions. They can also still nab a freak pass rusher or top tier versatile defensive lineman.

They could do without drafting a quarterback, but everyone is wondering if incumbent starter Chad Henne is really the future of the team. I'm still a believer that he can put it together, but at this point, I'm hoping more than I know for sure that he can do it.

The best option for Miami to start winning in 2011 would be to trade down to acquire more early-round draft picks.

?There's been much speculation that the Dolphins will pick Ingram with the No. 15 overall selection. I will say for the hundreth time since I was told as much by a source: Miami wants to trade down in the coming draft. The Fins believe the value of a pick later in the draft with the addition of a late second-round pick would be higher (depending on who is actually available at No. 15 on draft day) compared to simply picking at their scheduled spot,? according to Miami Herald?s Armando Salguero.

If the Dolphins can acquire more picks, they can still nab a top-tier quarterback and a top-tier running back.

Yer the caveat may not actually be which running back or quarterback the Dolphins take, but who they can select to improve the run blocking for whoever lines up behind the offensive line. They may not need a player of Ingram?s caliber if they can nab the right offensive lineman and tight end to bull rush their way through opposing defenders to create wide open lanes.

?Miami, with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, is likely to utilize more single-back plays, with multiple tight end/H-Back formations, given some of quarterback Chad Henne's limitations (particularly if he remains the starter). Tight end has become a position of need and one they could address in the third round,? according to NFL Network Insider Jason La Confora.

By adding two dominant run blockers in the tight end Williams and any one of the more talented offensive lineman, Miami will surely be able to boast one of the top rushing attacks in the league in 2010.

Given Miami's offensive line as it stands right now, they are already inching closer to their goal, they just need to sprinkle in two more pieces, including a tight end of Williams' blocking caliber. The improved rushing attack would surely open up the offense for Henne and his wide receivers starring Brandon Marshall.

Clearly, the Dolphins are on the right track as they are searching for quality and quantity. If they can secure more selections, they will be able to achieve their goal of making a Super Bowl push with the right personnel.

We know the Dolphins want to play winning football?tough-nosed defense and smash-mouth rushing?it?s all about using their draft selections to fulfill the game plan. Right now, that outlook is cloudy with limited early-round selections, but if they can trade down their vision will become as clear as day.

As always, for all of the best NFL Draft 2011 information, check out Bleacher Report?s dedicated draft section!

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