With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft the Miami Dolphins selects Jake Long, offensive lineman out of the University of Michigan. Obviously the men upfront are important and they get left out of most conversations about the best players in NFL history.
So the idea here is to show the O-lineman some love. With out further adieu here is the list top to bottom in no particular order.
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April 25, 2008
Jake Long's dad spent 30 years working for General Motors, but the first thing Jake is going to buy with his new contract is a Ford truck. That's cold. With $30 million in the bank, he should at least buy a GMC and let it sit in the driveway. Just to appease the old man. When I suggested that to Jake last night, he said that he would think about it, but that in the meantime...
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April 22, 2008
One of the many possible scenarios for the Raiders' fourth overall selection in this weekends draft is officially off of the board. Jake Long, the Michigan offensive tackle, signed with the Dolphins today for a reported 5 year $57.75 million contract with $30 million guaranteed. That comes to one year less and $3.25 million less than last year's number one pick, JaMarcus...
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March 20, 2008
Since my last mock, the bulk of the free agency period has come and gone, thus changing the specific needs listed last time. The combine is also in our rear view mirror as the only workouts left for draft eligible players is their Pro Days. So without any further interruption here is my newly updated mock draft.
1. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long. LT. Michigan.
Needs: (LB, DB, WR...
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November 25, 2008
The Dolphins did not get good news on WR Greg Camarillo yesterday, out for the season with an ACL tear. A Now fans and coaches alike await the injury news on LT Jake Long. A Long injured his ankle in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Patriots.The rookie his having a fantastic season and is ...
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July 31, 2008
Miami's top rookies have minor skirmish
"Frustrated after he was dominated by rookie tackle Jake Long on consecutive plays in a position drill, defensive end Phillip Merling sent a couple of right hooks into the chest of the Miami Dolphins' No. 1 pick."
Perry takes it in stride
not injured yet
U-M strength and conditioning coach raises the bar
another day...
What's up, Yardbarkers?
Just wanted to check in with the Yard on the night before the Draft. It's been a big week out here in the Big Apple, not just for me but also for Glenn Dorsey, Matt Ryan, Vernon Gholston, Chris Long and of course #1 pick Jake Long (congratulations, man). I've been loving New York and the whole Draft experience. I came out a couple days before the...
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June 25, 2008
You had to know this was coming. The NBA Draft is upon us so of course I have to give you my mock. It's also gives me another chance to boast about the fact that I said the Dolphins would take Jake Long back in January. I'm changing up the style up a bit though from NFL Draft. (Editor's note: What are you going to do? Get more than four right?) Instead of just giving you the player...
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April 07, 2008
The solid choice here is Jake Long, however I really think with the signing of Jacob Bell and a ton of bodies coming back from injuries the Rams may get aggressive and take Vernon Gholston. If Chris Long is still available this will be a very tough pick. The Rams need to help out their defense which ...
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November 28, 2008
Despite being on the injury report Jake Long and Jason Allen will be playing.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Status Report
PROBABLE
CB Jason Allen (hand), T Jake Long (ankle)
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Greg Camarillo (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Jake Long (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
T Jake Long (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION...
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April 15, 2008
As the agent for Michigan tackle Jake Long continues to negotiate with the Miami Dolphins regarding the possibility of working out a contract before the time comes for the Dolphins to make their pick, there's a report that Jake isn't all that juiced about playing for the Fins.
John Czarnecki of FOXSports.com reports that "[t]he word on the street" is that Long...
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January 13, 2008
Once a week we will be taking a look at Mel Kiper's big board. Here is what it looks like this week: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (6-2,292) Jake Long, OT, Michigan (6-6, 320) Chris Long, DE, Virginia Tech (6-4, 282) Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College (6-4, 223) Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC (6-1, 297) Kentwan B...
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April 24, 2008
The beer is on ice. The Raider fans are sharpening their spikes and getting the face paint ready. April's answer to the Super Bowl is two days away. Now all the eyes are on the teams with the worst records from the past season. The passions are high in the Raider Nation as the fans are arguing like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton over whether to pick Darren McFadden, Chris Long...
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July 06, 2008
In March 2006, NFL Owners voted almost unanimously, 30-2, to accept the NFLPA's final proposal to extend its collective bargaining agreement (CBA). On May 20, 2008, NFL Owners unanimously voted to opt of that same agreement, meaning the current collective bargaining agreement will expire in 2011 instead of 2013. Now, many questions linger about the future of the league and what...
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July 29, 2008
Yesterday the rush of adrenaline, the pressure of training camp, and the level of contact rolled to a head when Jake Long pancaked fellow rookie Phillip Merling. Merling, who just saw Long get the better of him a play or so earlier, took offense and came up swinging. Round 1 goes to Long.
Head coach Tony Sparano, [...]
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January 18, 2008
With the Raiders now in offseason mode, the talk naturally turns towards the draft. The Raiders will have either the #3 or #4 pick depending on the outcome of a coin flip with the Atlanta Falcons. With the 2008 draft approaching, naturally Raider fans will be looking at the success and failure of past picks as a guide towards the current pick. Without a doubt one of the arguments...
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