Miami Dolphins: 5 Mistakes to Avoid in the 2020 NFL Draft

4. Don’t be afraid to buy insurance for 2021

It’s easy to push things off until the next year because, once a draft pick is made, it immediately loses value. I am not saying the Dolphins shouldn’t be aggressive and look to compete right away in 2020. However, they have the capital to buy insurance for the next year if things go awry.

I think back to 2018 when the Arizona Cardinals selected Josh Rosen with the No. 10 overall pick, one slot before Miami. After Rosen disappointed in his first year, the Cardinals were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 and selected Kyler Murray.

That move immediately paid dividends, as Murray went on to win rookie of the year and Rosen lost his starting job to Ryan Fitzpatrick in Miami.

Given Tagovailoa’s long-term injury concerns and that Trevor Lawrence is regarded as the best prospect since Andrew Luck, why not build additional capital in 2021 in case their draft selection this year fails?

They already have two first-rounders and two second-rounders next year, so trading out of their 18th overall pick could net them a high second-rounder this year and another first-rounder next year. I know Dolphins fans have been anticipating this draft since September, but buying insurance for 2021 could be a wise move.