2020 NFL mock draft: Dolphins tank for Tua Tagovailoa is on
By Brad Weiss
The Miami Dolphins were throttled by the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and it is clear they are headed for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
With Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season in the books, it is time to revisit our 2020 NFL mock draft. Many teams made big statements in Game No. 1, some for good reasons, and others showing they are definitely headed towards the top of the draft next April.
Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft.
59. . Quarterback. Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa. 1. player
The Tank for Tua campaign is officially on in Miami, as they were absolutely throttled by the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Losing to a playoff team from the year before is no big deal, but to allow almost 60 points to one is inexcusable at the NFL level.
The bottom line is, this team is atrocious, and it is only going to get worse in Week No. 2. This Sunday, the Dolphins will welcome the New England Patriots to town, who are fresh off a 30-point win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.
If the Dolphins continue to play this way, they are certainly going to be picking at No. 1 overall, and Tua Tagovailoa is the consensus choice to be the top overall pick. The Dolphins may have traded for Josh Rosen this offseason, but he is not the future there, and it is obvious that this is a franchise going through a complete rebuild. It starts with the quarterback.
30. . Offensive Tackle. New York Jets. Andrew Thomas. 2. player
There were high expectations for the New York Jets heading into their Sunday matchup against division rival Buffalo. After getting out to a 16-0 lead, thanks mostly to their defense, the Jets took their foot off the gas, allowing 17 unanswered points en-route to a disappointing, and embarrassing loss in front of their home fans.
New York’s defense hung tough early, led by prized free agent pickup C.J. Mosley, who would end up leaving the game in the second half with a groin injury. That allowed Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen to find his rhythm, which he did, leading the team to two 80-yard touchdown drives in the fourth quarter.
The Jets proved on Sunday that there is a lot of work to do, but they did get a solid game from quarterback Sam Darnold, who is entering his second season as the starter. He could use some help up front along the offensive line, and a guy like Andrew Thomas from Georgia would be a perfect selection with the No. 2 overall pick in April.