In 2000, they dealt a seventh-round pick for Jim Druckenmiller.

In 2001, they sacrificed a 2002 sixth-rounder and a conditional seventh-rounder in 2003 for Cade McNown and a 2002 seventh-rounder.

In 2002, they gave up a 2003 seventh-rounder for Sage Rosenfels.

In 2004, they sent a 2005 second-rounder to the Eagles for A.J. Feeley.

In 2005, they shipped Feeley and a 2006 sixth-rounder to San Diego for Cleo Lemon.

In 2006, they sent a 2006 second-rounder to Minnesota for Daunte Culpepper.

In 2006, they sent a sixth-rounder to Detroit, which has since upgraded to a fifth-rounder, for Joey Harrington.

Several years ago, we were arguing that the Steelers needed to nab a long-term quarterback in round one, given the revolving door at the position since Terry Bradshaw had retired.  Though the Fins haven't been struggling at the position for as long as the Steelers did, Miami should be ready to pounce on Quinn if he slips through the cracks to No. 9.

If Quinn is gone, the Fins would then be wise to use their two second-rounders to vault back into the bottom of round one for a crack at either Trent Edwards of Stanford or Drew Stanton of Michigan State. 

Left tackle is another area of need for the Dolphins, and if Quinn is gone by the time the Fins pick, they should consider Penn State's Levi Brown.  Arguably, they could slide back several spots and still get him.  But since a good left tackle usually can be had only during the draft, it might make sense to take Brown when they can get him, if they decide that they want him.

Elsewhere on the offensive line, the Dolphins need a replacement for Jeno James -- and generally could use more able bodies to shore up the primary weakness on the team in 2006.

At receiver, the trade of Wes Welker creates a clear need for a guy who can play out of the slot, and take advantage of all of the attention that gets directed to Chris Chambers.  While new arrival Az Hakim possibly is a candidate for the job, he's not getting any younger.

The defense is still strong, but continues to get older.  Nose tackle Keith Traylor is operating on fumes; they need a big, fat line clogger who can be groomed to take his place.

It's also time to start thinking of an eventual replacement for linebacker Zach Thomas, who'll be 34 when the season starts.  In linebacker years, he's pushing 65.  There are rumors that the Fins could be jumping on fleet-footed Mississippi linebacker Patrick Willis at No. 9 in order to fill this looming need.