While the 2008 NFL Draft is still more than two weeks away, it appears as though Bill Parcells and the Miami Dolphins don't want to wait to make the first overall selection. According to several media reports out of Florida, the Dolphins have already begun talking shop with standout Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long. Long, a 6-7, 313-pound left tackle, has been the darling of scouts for quite some time now, thanks in no small part to winning Big Ten lineman of the year in each of his last two seasons.
Miami is apparently intrigued with the prospect of adding a franchise LT to the mix. Its leaky offensive line was one of the biggest problems during last season's disastrous 1-15 campaign, but Parcells has been leery in past drafts of using high picks on the O-Line.
There are also reports that the Dolphins are discussing contract with Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston. The former Buckeye set a single-season school record for sacks - with 14 - in 2007 and is widely considered to be one of the top-three talents available in the upcoming draft.
