Vernon Gholston

ine that allowed 53 sacks, added two linebackers (free agent Calvin Pace and first round draft pick Vernon Gholston) to improve a dismal pass rush that produced 29 sacks, and changed nose tackles in two separate trades (bye Dwayne Robertson, hello Kris Jenkins) to fortify a mediocre run defense that was ranked 15th in the league.

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But if the draft goes as I expect, Chris Long and Vernon Gholston will be just out of reach:

1. Miami Dolphins – OT Jake Long, Michigan
The ‘Fins opt for an O-line anchor for the next decade

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ot of talk going on, starting with the Miami Dolphins talking contract with Jake Long and Vernon Gholston. And the talk that died down between Dallas and Tennessee has sparked back up.

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caught people off guard is also included in the negotiations is Ohio State defensive end/linebacker Vernon Gholston. Noone considers Gholston one of the best players in the draft. Heck, Virginia's Chris Long, a defensive end/linebacker hybrid like Gholston, is rated as a better player than Gholston. And depending on who you ask, Gholston is either a borderline top-five player or is overrated. Why are the Dolphins showing interest in the Buckeye?

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Imagine this:

LB Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
He follows in the footsteps of Mike Vrabel. Heck, he even wears #50 like Vrabel does for the Patriots

LB Keith Rivers, USC
He follows a long line of famous #55s, including Willie McGinest and currently Junior Seau

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Will draft a QB later

4 Oakland Raiders – DE Vernon Gholston
Sacks look cooler than stopping the run

5 Kansas City Chiefs – OT Ryan Clady
KC cut three O-linemen from a unit that gave up 55 sacks

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Some are because they truly have an interest in the player (like Ohio State's Vernon Gholston and Georgia Tech's Darrell Robertson) while others are to play games with other teams.

Everyone believes the Patriots want to trade down. What better way to draw possible suitors than to fein interest in wanted players?

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And with the seventh pick overall NE is in position to draft Ohio State's Vernon Gholston if Oakland and the New York Jets pass on the Buckeye. He would become a rush linebacker and likely spend his rookie year learning the intricacies of the defense while playing a situational role during passing downs.

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Brohm had a much better supporting cast around him.

Also, they rate Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston as a second round pick. Just about everyone else disagreed, and Gholston's performance at the NFL Combine improved his stock.

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