First pick gives insight to Parcells' plan

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.

The Miami Dolphins have signed Jake Long to a 5-year deal

frankfso posted 4/22/2008 from www.newerascouting.com

Jake Long is a phenomenal fit for the bruising offense preferred by Tony Sparano and Bill Parcells. Long will fit in as the left tackle in this offense, or should at least be penciled in there for the time being. Getting Long in camp early is very important, as this is a new regime and a new offense for the entire team.

Dolphins sign Long, will select OT No. 1 overall

The Phinsider 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.

Dolphins Land Big Fish; Sign Jake Long

beisbolct posted 4/22/2008 from soxanddawgs.com

The Miami Dolphins have made their selection with the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft five days early by signing Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a 5-year, $57.75 million contract with $30 million guaranteed

Ozzie Newsome’s Mock Draft Already 0-1

Blogimore Ravens found this 4/22/2008 on www.tiricosuave.com

Here’s an excerpt from this article: “I think one of the best parts of the draft is the intrigue that goes with it with what other teams are going to do,” Newsome said. “Right now, probably half of you think Jake Long is going to ...