Dolphins should shop Ginn

By Adam Sweeney  |   Monday, April 13, 2009  |  Comments( 10 )

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The word "bust" is one that has been thrown around quite a bit in the case of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr.'s two-year career.

The reason Ginn -- who has 90 catches and four touchdowns in 32 regular-season games -- has drawn critics' ire is because he hasn't yet played above his small frame (5-foot-11, 178 pounds). In addition, the ninth pick in the 2006 NFL draft isn't returning punts or kicks anymore, which is one of the reasons he was such a high choice in the first place. And with game-managing quarterback Chad Pennington under center, the Dolphins can't really utilize Ginn's downfield playmaking ability.

“Teddy is going into his third year and I think it’s time for him to really show what he was drafted here to do," general manager Jeff Ireland said recently.

Sounds like an ultimatum, eh?

Well, here's one way the Dolphins can eliminate any added pressure on Ginn: Trade him.

The Dolphins have already said they want to get at least three more picks in this month's draft, and dealing Ginn would certainly be a way to stockpile selections. As it stands right now, the Dolphins have a stable of No. 2-caliber WRs, but they lack a go-to playmaker. And of all their wideouts, Ginn's potential would probably be the most appealing in a trade.

One thing's for sure: If Miami is going to look into moving Ginn, the time is now. Otherwise, the Dolphins will run the risk of another letdown year from Ginn.
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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 Magazine.
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