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As the first round wears on, the new regime led by Bill Parcells might display the same aggressiveness it showed in locking up Long. Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland said he sees major advantages in being able to focus on pick No. 32. One of them might be more time to work on a deal to move up into the first round.

The Dolphins have needs almost everywhere, so they won't be eager to deal away any of their eight remaining draft choices. Moving into the first round would be easier if the Dolphins chose to gauge other teams' interest in trading for 33-year-old defensive end Jason Taylor, who might prefer to finish his career with a playoff contender.

For example, Jacksonville — a 2007 playoff team desperate for a pass rusher — has the No. 26 choice and could be interested in talking trade. If the Dolphins moved up, they would have two first-round picks for the first time since 1992, when they selected cornerback Troy Vincent at No. 7 and linebacker Marco Coleman at No. 12. Either way, with Long under contract, the Dolphins can make their next draft decision without distraction.

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RoyWilliams

Ha yeah right!

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UCFNoleFan

I could still see them getting a 2nd next year for him, but he is too old to get a first.

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TNdolfan54

I'd hate to see him go. He and Zach Thomas were the face of the Miami Dolphins over the last decade, but if he wants out and we can get good value for him, then i say go ahead and do it.

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Footbalmaster

I could see a second, but they have to trade him. They are in full on rebuilding mode and he has no value for the team besides the present and they've sacrificed that.

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TNdolfan54

yeah i could agree with that. He's not getting any younger and the longer we wait, the less value we will get outta him

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