The Miami Dolphins, who acquired WR Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos earlier in the week in a trade, decided to trade WR Ted Ginn Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth round draft pick. The Dolphins were shopping Ginn Jr. even before they acquired Marshall, with some in Miami labeling him a bust. Ginn Jr. was the ninth overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. He is a speed receiver and an excellent return man, but never lived up to the expectations the Dolphins had for him.
This move is a fresh start for Ginn Jr., but a great acquisition for the 49ers. Pairing Ginn Jr. alongside WR Michael Crabtree can be great for the 49ers' offense, in addition to having RB Frank Gore in the backfield. The Dolphins had a chance to pair Ginn Jr. with Marshall, which would've taken pressure off of Ginn Jr. and allowed him to perform. However, they got impatient and made a very bad deal.
The expectations on Ginn Jr. were too high to begin with. At Ohio State, Ginn Jr. was known for his speed, but not necessarily his good receiving skills. He was also an excellent special teams player in college, and he's showing exactly that in the NFL. The Dolphins had a chance to have explosive receivers alongside QB Chad Henne. Now, the compliments to Marshall on the Dolphins are WR Davone Bess, WR Greg Camarillo, and WR Brian Hartline. The Dolphins won't be much better than last season, and the Jets and the Patriots will remain favorites in the AFC East.
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