waitingfornextyear.com - 4/23/2008
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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.
Dolphins sign Long, will select OT No. 1 overall
sports.espn.go.com 4/22/2008 — 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 have signed Jake Long to a 5-year deal
newerascouting.com 4/22/2008 — 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 Land Big Fish; Sign Jake Long
soxanddawgs.com 4/22/2008 — 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
Jack Long Recap
footballreviewdaily.com 4/23/2008 — 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.
firedupsports.com 4/23/2008 — 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.