The Red Zone Report | 2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 1-8
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2008 NFL Draft First Round Questions: Picks 1-8

The is only two weeks away, and speculation is rampant about who teams will be selecting with their first-round picks. Theres certainly no shortage of options, and with that in mind, I thought Id break down which directions each team looks likely to go in the opening round on April 26, starting with the first team that will be on the clock, the .

I originally posted this article and the second article (picks 9-16) on Tuesday and Wednesday, but I took them down in order to re-post them after my mock draft, as I ended up going in a different direction with a few picks. Picks 9-16 will be re-posted later, and after that will come 17-24 and 25-31.

1. : Will they go Long, or will they surprise us? What Bill Parcells and the Cowboys, I mean Dolphins, will do with the #1 pick has been hotly debated for quite a while, and fortunately, theres only a few more weeks until they reveal their decision.

Many names have been thrown about - LSU DT , USC DT , Virginia DE , Ohio St. DE , Boston College QB , Arkansas RB , and Michigan OT . It doesnt appear that theyre going to trade it, so which one of those guys will it be?

One of the Longs, who are both the top prospects at their respective positions, seem to be the likeliest possibilities, because Tony Sparano can count on them to be immediate starters in places of need. If it is one of the Longs, it will likely be Jake, because offensive line is a more pressing need than defensive end/rush linebacker.

However, it wouldnt be a surprise if Gholston winds up being the name Roger Goodell calls first. With his freakish athletic ability and potential, he could be a superstar.

Miami has started negotiations with , and has also reportedly opened talks with Gholston as well, but thats not something to read too deeply into just yet. Still, I picked #1 in my mock, because like I said, O-line is their biggest need right now, and they can address the others with their other early picks.

My Choice: , OT, Michigan
Secondary Choice: , DE, Virginia

2. : What do they need more - offensive line or defensive line? The Ramsoffensive line was ravaged by bad luck last season, and if doesnt get taken with the first pick, he could be an option at #2. However, if hes taken at #1, then the clear path is defense. Leonard Little is getting older, and coming off of a serious injury, and LaRoi Glover is not the tackle that he used to be.

With Boston Colleges Gosder Cherilus an option in the second round, defense seems like the most logical choice, especially if falls to #2. If he goes #1, then Gholston is the choice, simple as that. Gholston projects as an outside linebacker in the NFL, but he can afford to put on a