Miami Beach Adult Entertainment: Miami Dolphins: Should Jeff Ireland Keep His Job?
He finally solved the problems at center with Mike Pouncey, who should be a future Pro Bowler. Clyde Gates showed promise as a return man, and has potential in the receiving game once he adjusts to the NFL. Charles Clay was an excellent late-round selection who made big contributions in his rookie season, and Jimmy Wilson showed flashes of potential to suggest he can play at a much higher level than his seventh-round selection implied.
The Daniel Thomas pick was questionable, as a second-round pick was not needed at the position; late-round or undrafted runners were succeeding in the NFL.
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While Thomas didn’t make a huge impact this year, it is certainly too early to declare him a bust. He has talent, but must be more consistent. If he is, he too could be considered a solid pick.
Miami had a good free agency and draft—not spectacular, but very solid. However, Ireland’s good personnel moves were often overlooked in favour of his errors.
Of course, he, like many others, is prone to the odd gaffe, and many fans blame him for not drafting Dez Bryant after Ireland’s ill-advised “prostitute question” to the wide receiver.