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. . . The Miami Dolphins select University of Michigan offensive tackle, Jake Long.

It’s official. The first bit of suspense for the NFL draft has been buzzkilled, now that Bill Parcells has signed the former Michigan standout as his first overall selection in 2008. It’s a pretty wise selection, if you ask me, given what is out there and what’s safest with the first pick. He’s huge, he’s quick, and he reminds a lot of people of Joe Thomas, one of the best rookies from last year’s crop. The problem is, when you mention big and quick, you’re also immediately reminded of Robert Gallery who, I might add, wasn’t one of the better rookies in his class, and that’s putting it lightly.

Hoo-raw to Parcells for making the pick; 20 bucks says the Dolphins still take their full 15 minutes before announcing it on Saturday.