Points of view from a Dolphins perspective

Armando Salguero separates spin vs. fact about the Dolphins draft:"Narrative: The Dolphins trade down in the second round was part of Miami’s plan to land Rosen.

“Mando verdict: Not only is this spin, it is demonstrably untrue.

“We understand that from general manager Chris Grier himself. From the Dolphins’ news conference at the end of the draft Saturday:

“Question: Were there discussions at pick 48? Did you have to trade back from 48 to make that [Rosen] trade happen in your mind, to make the numbers add up?

“Answer: ’No. The Cardinals were steadfast in what they wanted for it and they were pretty up front with all of the teams. We hadn’t really talked to them until right at the start of the…