Sound off: What do you think of Jared Odrick?

[Brian Fein]

The newest Dolphin is Jared Odrick. 

Thoughts?

[Brian Fein]

I don't know anything about this guy, but from what I have read in the past hour, he seems like a dynamic player that could step into the role that JT played 5 years ago.  The big quick pass rushing DE that can hang inside, and pursue on the edges.

Not having watched him in college, can anyone tell me how he ranked on Penn State's defense?

[Sunstroke]

I watched a few Penn State games...think we got a solid DE in Odrick. Not sure he's as dynamic a pass rusher as Jerry Hughes is, but more versatile, and definitely better at anchoring against the run.

Since it was a draft pick that brought him here, I still see Miami coming out of their first two picks with Brandon Marshall and Odrick, which I think is a nice start to addressing major needs with quality players.

I reeeeeally like the fact that we got back the early second rounder in the trade down with SD, because that is going to be another outstanding player, whether it's a NT like Brian Price, a safety like USF's Nate Allen, or an OG like Jon Asamoah or Vladimir Ducasse. I wouldn't mind cheering for Vlad Ducasse...he looks like a really nice guard.

[TonyB0D]

i have never heard of him!

[bsfins]

I was looking at who was being Mocked to S.D.,saw Odrick...thought ok....Saw this,I like these positives, negatives break downs...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2010/draft/players/59528.html

I think it's a solid pick, It's a better Value pick...I'd liked to had Earl Thomas or Dan Williams,but Love the idea of getting back a 2nd round pick.Now we've got a guy that should have a little less pressure to be great out of the box,and another player with the 2nd round pick (Which also IMO makes the Marshall trade even better....)

I see an article mentioning him with teams like the Ravens,and Patriots..and Think...Hmm Toy for Mike Nolan....
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-jared_odrick_fits_the_mold_for_a_lot_of_nfl_teams_html-2010416

I'm ok with it....

[Jim Gray]

I think he's a good value pick at 28, and not likely to be a bust.  He will be an upgrade and we need depth at the position, but I don't this was our greatest need.  I want to see what we do with the other picks. 

It's great to get a high 2nd round pick for moving down, but it only has value if we draft quality.  If we piss away the pick, I'll be really annoyed that we didn't take Williams when we had the chance.  Good nose tackles aren't easy to find, and we need a good nose tackle with Ferguson's suspension (and his age).

[Dave Gray]

I don't know the player specifically, but I said that DE was one of our main needs and I like the guy's size.  I'm okay with that.

[Defense54]

Yeah........at 6'5" 304.  Thats a big Boy.

Do you think if Dan Williams was still there we might have went for him over Jared?

[Dave Gray]

Yeah........at 6'5" 304.  Thats a big Boy.

Do you think if Dan Williams was still there we might have went for him over Jared?

I think so.  Everyone seemed to be projecting us taking him with the original pick, before we traded down.  Had we done that and picked up a free 2nd rounder, that would've been sweet.

[Defense54]

I think so.  Everyone seemed to be projecting us taking him with the original pick, before we traded down.  Had we done that and picked up a free 2nd rounder, that would've been sweet.

Yeah I punched a couple of couch pillows when Arizona snagged him. So close.......But that happened with Chad Henne as well. I forgot his name but there was a QB that went right before him that projected better and Chad was clearly the better choice. Hopefully this will work out as well.

[jtex316]

I have never heard of this player before. Maybe that's better than a over-hyped bum like Tebow!

[Brian Fein]

Yeah I punched a couple of couch pillows when Arizona snagged him. So close.......But that happened with Chad Henne as well. I forgot his name but there was a QB that went right before him that projected better and Chad was clearly the better choice. Hopefully this will work out as well.

Chad Henne was drafted 57 overall in 2008.  At 56 was a guy named Brian Brohm from Louisville who was picked by the Green Bay Packers.  So far, in his career, Brohm has played 2 games, started one, for the Buffalo Bills and is 17 of 29 for 146 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT for his career.  But, he did throw the pass that ended up being TO's 1000th career reception.

Who was better?

[Dolphster]

I'm not familiar with Odrick, however, I'm not the college guru that a lot of people are.  I do like the idea of trading down from #12 to get back the 2nd rounder that we lost to Denver.  Even better is the fact that it is a high 2nd round pick. 

[Brian Fein]

^^I'm pretty sure its higher than the one we originally had....

[MaineDolFan]

I hate the term "value pick."  Having covered the Patriots for too many years and watching them basically do what they did last night, I am weary of that term.  That term never means an impact player.

At first I was kind of ticked.  Obtaining the 40th is nice.  And the LB coming over from SD is actually a good special teams player.  Still, at 12, you can make a huge splash.

Then I started looking at the big picture - IE - this guy's size and motor.  I feel that football is won at lost at the line (both sides).  I think of situations with this kid and Wake on the line and then remember a little guy we signed by the name of Dansby.  I think about how there is a difference between a pass rush and a pocket collapse.  One is the sexy term, the other just as important. 

This kid can anchor the run defense which, IMO, is a critical need for this team.  His size can draw a double team.  Something an O-line can't afford to do when Dansby is lurking around.

I like this pick.  A lot.