I have been reading about the NFL Draft for 2009. While I have been a fan of the Miami Dolphins since 1969 [when I was seven years old], I am still a novice when it comes to the draft. My understanding of the NFL Draft is the equivalent of high school students being matched with the college of their choice or vice versa. What happens afterwards depends on the team and the player.

The same might apply with the college and or the aspiring student. Before writing about the draft and the Miami Dolphins, it was decided to make a comparison between 2008 and 2009 before discussing the draft.

The Fins are in a better position in the beginning of 2009 then they were during the 2008 NFL Draft. Sparano and Parcells were instrumental in turning the team around after their only victory in the 2008 NFL Season.

The time has come to select players that will contribute to the continuity of the success story from Miami Florida. One of the interesting sources has been “Craig’s NFL Mock Draft Picks, Nos. 21-32” written by ctsports picks. He commented about Aaron Maybin from Penn State. I am in agreement with his suggestion of Maybin for the Miami Dolphins.

Aaron Maybin played DE for the Penn State Nittany Lions. During his career with Penn State, he had 61 tackles, one forced fumble, and no interceptions. His participation in the 2008 Penn State Football Season resulted in eleven victories and one loss in what almost became a perfect season for the team.

Aaron Maybin participated in the Alamo Bowl [2007] and the Rose Bowl [2008]. He was also the recipient of the All American, All Big Ten, and the Big Ten Defensive Pow during the year 2008. He has also ranked in seventh place in the United States of America with 12 quarterback sacks.

While he has visited Seattle, San Francisco, and Baltimore to explore the possibilities with each of the above mentioned teams, I cannot help but think that it would be a big mistake if Parcells and Sparano allow Maybin to go to another team. If Maybin goes to another team during the NFL Draft and the Fins receive another DE who cannot help in the continuity of the Miami success story, then they should talk with the other teams and negotiate a trade.

Again, I am stating this as a novice of the NFL Draft. I watch the NFL Draft every year and I am attempting to learn about it. Aaron Maybin is of a good character that is respected by his teammates.

He has been known to be tough in the field. While his weakness is a lack of consistency in his plays, he can learn to improve his deficiencies. His advantage is not only playing football but a desire to learn in his sport. There are people who say that the NFL Football Season is not the time to learn. I am of the opinion that learning is a never ending process.

If Sparano and Parcells could read my article, I would say to them that whatever they do in the NFL Draft of 2009, the person who deserves to wear the Dolphin Uniform is Aaron Maybin.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159271-craigs-nfl-mock-draft-2009-picks-21-32

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=188688

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1117617 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160113-parcells-should-draft-maybin?just_published=1