Dolphins Stop Clock and Sign Tackle as Top Pick
Published 4/23/2008 at NYT > Pro Football
The Miami Dolphins signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long on Tuesday, setting him up to be the first offensive lineman to be chosen No. 1 overall since 1997.
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The Phinsider: Front Page Posts found this 4/22/2008 on sports.espn.go.com
Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.The Worst First. Twice.
Sarge posted 4/23/2008 from www.waitingfornextyear.com
With the Miami Dolphins announcing today that Jake Long (OT - Michigan) will be the first overall selection in this year’s NFL Draft, Rivals.com took matters into their own hands to create slide-shows of the 10 best and 10 worst top selections ever.Jack Long Recap
soccercityfc posted 4/23/2008 from www.footballreviewdaily.com
Provided below is a recap from various Internet sites regarding the Dolphin's selection - OT Jake Long. Click to view the various articles now online.Fins welcome Long. So does the Gasman.
Fencer04 posted 4/23/2008 from www.firedupsports.com
So Jake Long walked into Dolphins Stadium Tuesday, his mother on his right arm, smiling a first-pick grin and loving every moment. His smile was wider than the Florida coast and yes, Long, Michigan’s monsterous offensive lineman, will be the first pick in the NFL Draft Saturday.One down and two to go before Al Davis makes his choice
RdrRob posted 4/23/2008 from mvn.com
One of the many possible scenarios for the Raiders’ fourth overall selection in this weekends draft is officially off of the board. Jake Long, the Michigan offensive tackle, signed with the Dolphins today for a reported 5 year $57.75 million contract with $30 million guaranteed. That comes to one year less and $3.25 million less than last year’s number one pick, JaMarcus Russell. It’s ...
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DAVIE, Fla. — Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.
DAVIE, Fla. — Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.
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It’s official, with the first pick in the NFL draft the Miami Dolphins select Jake Long, OT out of Michigan. After weeks of negotiations, Long has accepted a 5-year deal worth $57.75 million with $30 million guaranteed which will make him the ...
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DAVIE, Fla. - Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled. The Miami Dolphins were...
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Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.
Jake Long seemed at ease in his new role as the NFL's No. 1 draft pick, leaning into a news conference microphone to talk about his mean streak while his mother sat in the corner, nodding as she smiled.
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