Miami Dolphins draft strong safety

Miami Dolphins can breathe easy – perhaps – as the team has selected safety Reshad Jones out of Georgia in the fifth round to take the place of veteran Gibril Wilson who was cut earlier in the offseason after one disastrous season after having been signed as a high profile free agent. The Dolphins traded with the Rams to get their hands on the pick, which was their second of the round, the first having been acquired in the Ted Ginn trade. While fifth round picks are far from sure bets to become quality NFL starters, Jones may provide some hope at the team’s one remaining glaring position of weakness, which was a consistent problem throughout the 2009 season. Free agency is also an option for the position.