The 2011 Miami Dolphins started off losing their first seven games of the season, but showed promise winning six out of their last nine games.

Despite holding opponents to a AFC East low 330 points the Dolphins failed to improve on their record from 2010 which resulted in the dismissal of head coach Tony Sparano.

The 2012 NFL draft could be an interesting mark in time for the organization as the emergence of Matt Moore may have altered the original plan of looking for a quarterback.

The Dolphins new head coach is Joe Philbin who was previously the offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers since 2007 and originally joined the team as the assistant offensive line coach in 2003.

Michael Brockers

This marks the 10th head coach in team history as Stephen Ross was searching for a “young Don Shula.”

More importantly the Dolphins owner is looking for stability and that could also mean at the quarterback position.

The Penalty Flag’s Mike Presley has the Dolphins selecting the following two players in the first rounds;

Round 1, Pick 9: Michael Brockers DT LSU: The Dolphins are surprisingly moving to a 4-3 defense and will need players to fit that scheme. Jared Odrick can play one of the Defensive Tackle positions but they need someone else to play the other. Brockers is climbing up draft boards and may be a top 15 pick come April, so reaching for a great player here at 9 won’t be much for the Dolphins.

• 2012 NFL draft: Michael Brockers DT LSU (college-sports-university.com)

Round 2, Pick 42: Zebrie Sanders OT FSU: Marc Colombo can and should be upgraded, whether in Free Agency or in the draft. You know how bad he is, he gave up three of the nine sacks that the Eagles had in their game last season. Sanders, or well anyone can be an upgrade over Colombo and they should be focused on protecting Matt Flynn or whoever the Quarterback will be.

• 2012 NFL draft: Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State(college-sports-university.com)
  

  Zebrie Sanders

Mel Kiper of ESPN.com thinks the Dolphins will take Riley Reiff, OT Iowa State;

“The Dolphins made big improvements to the offensive line last year with their first-round pick, and Reiff would offer them an immediate starter and make the offensive line a big strength. Reiff’s tape was exceptional this past season, and he has a lot of experience and a proven ability against top competition. The Dolphins were very close to being a good team in 2011, and I do think they can target a player on offense, although help at outside linebacker also makes sense. The Dolphins could be another team looking for options at quarterback, but even if they go into the season with Matt Moore back as starter, Reiff adds further stability to an offense that could continue to improve.”

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