Dolphins won’t need to do safety dance in draft

By Adam Sweeney  |   Sunday, March 01, 2009  |  Comments( 7 )

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Anyone care to guess which side of the ball the Miami Dolphins will use their first couple of draft picks on this April? Hint: It's likely not on defense. The Dolphins made a big splash on the eve of free agency last week, signing big-hitting safety Gibril Wilson to a five-year deal worth $27.5 million.

The acquisition automatically improves the Dolphins' defense. Wilson, who had 129 tackles last season for Oakland, brings an intensity level that will make him and strong safety Yeremiah Bell -- who re-signed for four years -- a pair which will force wide receivers to keep their heads on a swivel.

Don't be deceived by the Raiders' release of Wilson as an indicator that his skills are lacking. The Raiders were looking to clear some cap room because of past foolish signings. Wilson, also a former Giant, will play well under Tony Sparano and brings championship experience to a team hungry for more playoff appearances. Don't fret, Dolphin fans. Bill Parcells knows defensive talent and he saw a lot of potential in Wilson.

We suspect he will have a career year next season.
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Adam Sweeney spent 4 years as an opinions and arts & entertainment columnist with the Lone Star Lutheran, also working with Sports Illustrated.com. Along with his work on Realfootball 365 he currently is a contributor for Film School Rejects, SLAM Online, Talkhoops.net, and C-Heads ...
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