Will the Dolphins draft a quarterback with the 15th overall pick?
Probably not. Jeff Ireland and Tony Sparano are on the hot seat, and any encouragement they might receive to "draft as if their jobs are safe" will be neglected. They know that they have to win this year and they will draft accordingly. So, drafting a quarterback that may take multiple years to develop is not a realistic option for this current regime.

Who will they draft with the 15th overall pick?
The two candidates that have been consistently connected with the 'Fins are Florida center Mike Pouncey and Alabama running back Mark Ingram. Based on the abundance of quality backs slated to be available in both the middle rounds of the draft and free agency, Miami can pass on Ingram and his disheartening knee in favor of bolstering a thin offensive line with Pouncey. If one of the elite defensive end prospects such as Robert Quinn or Da'Quan Bowers free-falls, the Dolphins might take a talent over need approach and grab one of them. Outside of Cameron Wake, Miami has few sources capable of generating a pass rush, so pursuing a pass rusher in the first round is not entirely out of the question.

What about a trade down?
Depending on the return, this is the best-case scenario for the Dolphins. If they can move back and add a second round pick, the draft completely opens up. Again, depending on the price, Miami could target highly heralded prospects Titus Young or Mikel Leshoure in the second round and stockpile some picks for the latter rounds.

Will they draft a quarterback at any point?
Miami would be wise to target a quarterback late in the draft, yes. There are some intriguing late round prospects such as Alabama;s Greg McEloy, Delaware's Pat Devlin, Idaho's Nathan Enderle and Minnesota's Adam Weber, who could make for worthwhile investments. Drafting a quarterback would also serve to motivate Chad Henne.

What are their top priorities?
The obvious priorities are quarterback and running back. But Miami is also in desperate need of a vertical receiver, a tight end, and in great need of special teams depth. The Dolphins need a "vertical" receiver who can provide a similar skill-set to, it hurts to say it, Ted Ginn. Such a player can keep secondaries on their toes and draw attention away from Brandon Marshall. Miami still has not grasped the benefits of an athletic tight end, and the special teams units should be emphasized after so much embarrassment in 2010.

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