http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Free-agent signings and trades alter the landscape in terms of team needs and draft strategies every spring. Taking value over need is a lot easier wh...]]> March 27, 2013 06:28:35 PDT With Peyton Manning now in Denver, Matt Flynn in Seattle and the No. 2 overall pick in the hands of the Washington Redskins, the Miami Dolphins have t...]]> March 20, 2012 09:30:26 PDT Soon, a host of former college athletes will be thrown into the ultimate meat market. They'll be poked, prodded and interviewed until their faces turn...]]> February 21, 2012 13:15:37 PST The NFL combine (Feb. 22-28) will offer all prospects a chance to boost their stock at least a little, but some players are in position to make more o...]]> February 21, 2012 05:29:50 PST One of the most unpredictable years in memory starts off with a familiar face on top of the first mock draft of the season for Mel Kiper. Here are projected picks for all 32 teams.]]> January 16, 2012 03:20:42 PST Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2011 No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton has generated more buzz than any other rookie heading into the NFL season, but he...]]> September 08, 2011 08:09:18 PDT Dolphins OT Jake Long shares his thoughts on the confidence provided by Miami's 2-0 start, Chad Henne, the defense's performance, Minnesota's 0-2 reco...]]> September 20, 2010 07:38:29 PDT Long appears to be the name of the day. With Jake Long safely squirreled away by the Miami Dolphins as the overall No. 1 pick, the St. Louis Rams decided to take Chris Long with the No. 2 pick.]]> April 26, 2008 03:52:33 PDT The early signing of Jake Long by the Miami Dolphins seemed to catch a lot of people off guard. It was by design, and there was a Plan B ready to go.]]> April 23, 2008 06:52:34 PDT Todd McShay writes that the Dolphins might be looking to gain leverage by opening negotiations with Jake Long, while WR Malcolm Kelly ran disappointing 40s in his individual workout.]]> April 10, 2008 05:33:45 PDT Chris Long, Glenn Dorsey and Matt Ryan project to be the first three picks in April's NFL draft, but in what order they are selected remains to be seen, writes Mel Kiper.]]> March 03, 2008 10:38:19 PST Darren McFadden is the No. 1 prospect in the 2008 NFL draft, but Glenn Dorsey might fill the biggest need for the Miami Dolphins. Then how come Matt Ryan could be the No. 1 overall pick?]]> February 05, 2008 08:01:08 PST Glenn Dorsey would look great in a Miami Dolphins uniform. Then again, so would a lot of players. Mel Kiper Jr. reveals his first-round projections for April's NFL draft.]]> January 16, 2008 10:02:10 PST Mock draft orders will be changing until the end of the NFL season and Todd McShay has tweaked his top 10 heading into Week 16.]]> December 17, 2007 11:48:10 PST The Miami Dolphins might end up with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft. And while Darren McFadden -- assuming he comes out -- might be the best talent in next year's draft, Mel Kiper writes why the Dolphins would be better off passing on the Heisman runner-up.]]> December 17, 2007 03:29:06 PST