We couldn't cover a Tight End if our lives depended on it. So enter Minkah Fitzpatrick the langy 204 lb Safety from Alabama.
He has the speed and toughness to line up in the slot, against TEs and even blitz the QB. He is versatile enough to play center field but he will be used near the line of scrimmage.
Arguably rated in the Top 10 and picked at 11, he had to be the top rated player on our board.
I think we will come to love this kid as much as Nick* Saban did at Alabama. He started for the 3 years he played there. All 3 years!
Fitzpatrick won both the 2017 Jim Thorpe Award as the Top Defensive Back and the Chuck Bednarick Award as the Top Defensive Player. He has the instincts and skill set to be a captain on our defense and a Pro Bowl player during his career.
You got to love this pick despite passing on Tremaine Edmunds who could've played LB for us.
Time will always tell but it looks good so far.
Phins Up!
Carl Leone
Dol-Fan since 12/25/1971
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Lou Saban?
He looks like one of those guys who won't have a problem transitioning into NFL standards and routines
He looks like one of those guys who won't have a problem transitioning into NFL standards and routines
Haha. I just showed my age. Lou was the man who coached a long time in the NFL. His famous quote "what's more, you gotta get it down" made highlight reels for years.
Should contribute right away.
All I heard was best QBs and 1 of the 2 LBs that will be gone, so nobody knows? Edmunds was there?.?.?.
I love the Fitzpatrick pick(I have a soft spot for Irish-Americans), but is it a bit confusing.
I keep thinking they are really gonna try McDonald at LB?
I think they are looking at McDonalkd at OLB in 3 down sub packages.