The Miami Dolphins picked running back Devon Achane in the third round overall 84th pick but have yet to sign him with a rookie contract.
While there was plenty of talented and highly desired player left on the board, the Dolphins’ choice with the RB stunned everybody in the NFL community. After the draft, the Dolphins GM Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel spoke up to the media.
What did Dolphins’ GM and HC say about Devon Achane?
The 40-year-old coach couldn’t hold the excitement in front of the reporter as he said, “Speed we generally like around here. But I think it’s more of you feel like there’s a fit in terms of a guy fitting within your existing team. ”
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“You’re always keeping in mind that you’re adding players to the team and really think that the running back room for us is very important. You find a person and player that fits your skill set that you like but also that fits within the room because we have some other good competition in there as well.”
On the other hand, Grier said, “You’re always keeping in mind that you’re adding players to the team and really think that the running back room for us is very important. You find a person and player that fits your skill set that you like but also that fits within the room because we have some other good competition in there as well.”
“We watched film and probably about two or three weeks ago, Mike was convicted in his love for the player. We all were, but he was very effusive.”
It seems both Chris and Mike were secretly wanting Devon Achane to join their team and they were undoubtedly impressed with the youngster.
