Dolphins vs Bills: Keys to Victory

by Matty I on Dec 5, 2008 12:15 AM EST in News Comment 67 comments

We're inching close and closer to Sunday's big game between the Miami Dolphins and the Toronto Bills. And I thought that a good discussion starter would be to discuss some of the keys to victory for the Dolphins. I'll just talk quickly about some that I feel are important and then I'll open the floor up to all of you.

And these keys are in no particular order:

PTR - Pound The Rock
I think it was our very own "Little Nicky" who came up with this slogan (if I'm wrong, please correct me), but it's 100% what the Dolphins' motto should be for not just this week's game, but for every game that remains. While the Bills do struggle a bit more against the run - statistically speaking - this is a key to the game more so due to the need for the Dolphins to make sure they take full advantage of their best playmakers.

Don't get me wrong - I love Chad Pennington just as much as most of you do. And this isn't a knock on him. But you win football games - especially late-season battles - by running the football successfully. That's why it isn't any wonder that the teams who are currently in the top 5 in rushing attempts per game all would be playoff teams if the season ended today. The Dolphins, meanwhile, rank just 14th in the NFL in rushing attempts per game (27.8).

I just don't understand why Ronnie Brown - this team's best offensive weapon - is only getting 14 carries per game and just 16 total touches per game. That's unacceptable. Don't take this as an insult to Ricky Williams, either. It's not. He's getting 10 carries per game, and I'd like to see that increase as well. Why not run the ball 32-37 times per game, with Ronnie getting 20-25 carries and Ricky getting 12-15 per game?

This offensive line is built to run the ball, too. While I'm aware they've struggled from time to time, I think now is the time to see what they are made of. The loss of Justin Smiley sucks, but Andy Alleman played pretty well last week after Smiley went down. And the running game really wasn't hindered at all.

So the motto is PTR - and doing so will be a big key this week.

Get Pressure on the QB
With Trent Edwards not practicing the last two days, it's looking more and more like J.P. Losman will get the start on Sunday for the Bills. Regardless of who is starting, though, the Dolphins have got to get pressure on the quarterback.

Edwards has been sacked only 8 times, but he completes less than 50% of his passes and has a QB rating of just 71.1 when he is under pressure.

But it's looking more and more like Losman will start - so we'll spend more time talking about him. And getting pressure on Losman is even more important. Why? Because he has a big arm and loves to throw the deep ball. But to do so, he needs time. So it'll be very important for the Dolphins to find ways to get to Losman before he can get the ball off.

And let's be honest - sacking Losman isn't exactly difficult. This season alone, Losman has been sacked 8 times - which is an astounding number when you consider he's only dropped back to throw 46 times. That means that Losman has been sacked on 17% of his drop-backs this season - an amazing stat when you really think about it. And last week, Losman was sacked 3 times by the 49ers in just 20 drop-backs, which was an improvement for Losman - only being sacked on 15% of his drop-backs.

Last time these two teams met, Joey Porter was able to get to Edwards a couple times. But the rest of the team struggled to do so. On Sunday, look for the Dolphins to really try to find ways to create pressure on Losman.

Prevent the big return
The Bills present a big challenge for the Dolphins on special teams. They possess two of the most dynamic return men in the NFL. Rookie Leodis McKelvin is averaging 29.4 yards per kick return - 1st in the NFL among players with at least 20 returns. Roscoe Parrish, the Bills' dynamic punt returner, is averaging 14.2 yards per punt return - placing him 4th in the NFL.

In their first meeting this year, the Dolphins did a surprisingly good job at containing these two game-breakers. But the Fins are still the worst team in the NFL in kick coverage, allowing 26.2 yards per return. Miami is also 2nd worst in punt coverage, allowing 14.5 yards per return.

The encouraging sign, other than Miami' success at containing these two back in week 8, is that the Dolphins have played better on special teams lately. Over the last 2 weeks, the Dolphins are only allowing 6.3 yards per punt return and 21.1 yards per kick return - a marked improvement from the previous 10 games.

This trend will have to continue if the Dolphins want to contain Toronto's - I mean Buffalo's - two outstanding return men.

Those are my 3 top keys to victory this week. Now it's time to hear from you all. What do you think will be the keys to victory on Sunday?

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Ronnie

I think a reason for not giving him the rock to much this season is because the Dolphins feel like this is a rebuilding year and yes, it’s possible to make the playoffs but we are two more yrs away from contending for a super bowl.

Why give ronnie so much wear a tear on a wasted yr? save him for the next two yrs when we have a shot.

by Dizzi00 on Dec 5, 2008 12:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Really?

There’s no way in hell a year where we’re in the playoff hunt in December is being consider a wasted year by anyone. Ever.

by Saxonthebeach on Dec 5, 2008 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

you play with everything you have every game all year. I can’t recall a team ever having the luxury of holding anyone back for next year.

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agree and disagree...

I am with the others that you do not hold off on your best players going out and giving it their all (and using them as much as possible in leading to victory), as I am sure it would be taken as an insult to Ronnie if he were asked to do so.

I will say I agree with it being another two years before they challenge for the title, however. I would be surprised if they do not lose more games next year than this year when looking ahead to next year’s schedule… NFC and AFC South, AFC East, and probably the Ravens again next year (and even potentially worse, the Steelers), Yikes!

by KSB on Dec 5, 2008 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You have the same initials as me.

I read your post and I’m like “I didn’t say that!”

by Saxonthebeach on Dec 6, 2008 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

spoke to an old friend on the "Athletic Training Staff " monday

He was so fired up about this season and he said “this is not so much a rebuilding year as it is a statment of Bill Parcells, to show what can be done with what we have and build on that”
I asked him did he belive we would be a contender at this point in time/ NO not untill the Coach Parcells spoke to the staff after the Jason Taylor trade..Basicaly He told them were gona suprise everyone and predicted with the team giving into there plan….9 wins.

We talked for 30 min or so and the subject came up about the running game last week and for the season. He asured me that Miami is right where they should be Ronnie is fine and healthy and the running game is ready for Dec and all good play off teams have a great running game and he (like he had to) reminded me of Rickey’s ability to get hot late in the season as well as the 4th quater. Also He said were walking a fine line with the team and depth at each spot, but were pretty healthy and and new plays have be drilled into the game plan and we will look vary fresh on offence in the streach, with Johnson signed and Erik Walden will be an instant inprovement to kickoff covarge. I started to joke about the wildcat he stoped me and said If you had something so good as that would you bring it out each week? NO I probley wouldn’t new plays screwed in over a month ago

ride and die dolphin fan

by phinfan on Dec 5, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I agree with your keys...

but I’d trade some pressure on the QB for defensive stops on 3rd down. That would mean that we are also limiting the productoin of their solid RB tandem, as well as, avoiding the huge deficit in time of possession like we had last week. At one point in the 4th quarter we were 8 minutes down in time of possession to the Rams, and we all know that is a dangerous imbalance to try and win with week-in and week-out.

One other obvious flaw that is critical to correct for a win Sunday and a successful Mission 4W…cut down on the penalties.

"Lighten Up Francis"
SGT. Hulka (Stripes)

by OntheGo on Dec 5, 2008 12:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

matty I have to agree

but your PTR sounds a lot like me….

but it’s very hard for this team to run the ball when they are facing 8 or 9 in the box on every early down, dictating that the fins should pass….

why other teams do this is beyond me???

but i have to agree with your assestment that Ronnie is The MVP of the team and they need to get him more touches…. and i’d like to see them work him into the passing game a little more… i haven’t looked at the numbers but I’d have to say that my impression is that Cam was a little better or getting ronnie into open space than this admin… but screens and outlet passes to backs is one of the things cam does do well.

by W NY Fins Fan on Dec 5, 2008 1:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie knee a factor at all?

I have agreed all season that we should be running a lot more.. there are so many factors and variables to that but I would have to assume that his reconstructive knee surgery just might be a small part of that…maybe he just isn’t ready or the team isn’t ready to give him 20-25 carries a game because of fear of re-injury.. I think that plays into it a bit but all signs appear to show a full recovery in an amazingly short period of time.. that’s a huge blessing for this team because more then 80% of player who come back from ACL tears within a year have significant drops in output numbers.. Ronnie has impressed..
but as the season winds down, we need to run… a lot! PTR and PTR and more PTR! with whoever has the hot hand.. Ronnie, Ricky, Cobbs, Polite.. doesn’t matter.. teams that can run can control the flow of the games…especially in the post season!

by dolphinsfan4life on Dec 5, 2008 2:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I always find anyone's 'keys to victory' kinda funny

I mean, Matty’s totally right here and it’s a great, well written article as always, but still, running the football and pressuring the QB are always fundamental things you have to be able do – the Giants proved it once again last year on their SB run.

I mean it’s like saying – keys to victory, 1. score TDs, 2. don’t concede TDs. I still totally agree about getting Ronnie more touches – it must be done. One thing I’d say about pounding the rock though, is that it might not be as important as it would have been in Buffalo in the open. Obviously still important, but Chad should be able to find Mach19 a couple of times in the safety of a dome.

It’s the returns that really apply for us, imo. Most teams don’t even worry about it, for us it’s like some kind of heart-attack nightmare every time we kick the ball away. The Bills will probably struggle a bit on offense, so we CAN’T just give them cheap special teams yards and expect to win. I also totally expect to win the turnover battle in this game, and that’ll be huge.

BTW, this game is on in Europe and I am totally pumped about this game. Can’t wait man, can’t wait. Go fins!

Football isn't a matter of life and death - it's far more important than that.

by Agumen on Dec 5, 2008 8:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Play smart

Saying they need to pound the rock misses the whole point. I’ve noticed the team does best when the play action or pass on first down.

Everyone knows Miami would prefer to run the ball but we have to smart enough to get out of run plays when they crowd the box. When they run for 1-2 yards on first and 1-2 yards on second that leaves us a 3rd and 6-8 yards an obvious pass play. Next it’s fourth and we punt.

We need to keep Buffalo guessing. That’s when we’ll have Ronnie Brown with 100+ yards.

by sdelinois on Dec 5, 2008 9:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Just an addition to your PTR key

…Ronnie has a tendency to keep trying to bounce it outside. Usually because he’s trying to make a big play. Were he to get more carries, he’d probably be a little more patient and less likely to keep going to the outside. There was one run last week (towards the end of the game) where the middle had a fairly decent hole for him, had he hit it, he’d have gotten a good 3-4 yards if not more. Instead, he tried to bounce it and literally fell right onto a pile of other players, for a loss. So yeah, more carries are a must. Even if up the middle for yard or two gains early on.

Anyway, as I put on my “Pulse of the Upstate New Yorker hat” I realize that I have to remove it immediately for my “Close neighbor of our Canadian friends hat” instead. Toronto’s Bills are on the ropes. The fans are restless, the team is on the cusp of meltdown, people are calling for Jauron’s head. One of two things can happen here – Toronto will try to hit us hard and make a statement, or we can come out, hit them hard, and watch them buckle. WATCH THE BIG PLAY DOWNFIELD – it’s coming, and it’s coming early, maybe on the first play of the game (They remember Penny to Ginn the last time). All-out effort on the opening pass rushes, get to whoever’s QBing early and this game is over. It could be a long afternoon if we don’t get early sacks or pressure.

"That's never going to heal if you don't stop picking"

by mikem1224 on Dec 5, 2008 9:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

special teams

I have been reading this blog for a couple of months and decided it was time to join the fun.

by fansince70 on Dec 5, 2008 10:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

welcome!!

make yourself at home!

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by Matty I on Dec 5, 2008 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

special teams

Let’s try this again.
The special teams in the last couple of games has been greatly improved, and it has helped our defense with better starting field position. Dan Carpenter is the man, he saved our butt against the Rams.

by fansince70 on Dec 5, 2008 10:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

defense

I think our offense will be fine. We can not allow the big play on defense. I am sure Buffalo will test us early. If we can make them pay for it, with pressure or a sack and get in the quaterbacks head, then shut down the rushing game, we will win. Now I know that this is an obvious conclusion, but I think it’s imperative that we do it early.
It just shows the progress that Jake Long has made, when everyone is talking about him taking the “new” guy under his wing. The best draft pick since Dan.

by fansince70 on Dec 5, 2008 10:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

welcome aboard Fansince70

PTR!!! and when that doesnt work, PTR!!! ‘pass the rock’… that was Neo’s contribution, live game thread last week haha] hey am i less than observant, or did anyone else notice that Dan Carpenter was named AFC special teams player of the month? right on man, go Dan !!! just 1 more reason that i <3 Ireland…… ok so for the next two days i’ll be meditating, only instead of ‘om’, i’m going w/ ‘…ptr…ptr….ptr….ptr…’ : D

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by Krab on Dec 5, 2008 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

PTR...LONG

I have noticed in stats and just rewatching the games as many times as I have that we seem to have so much more success running left then running right. One of the biggest things that has suprised me though is that when Ronnie is wildcatting it he seems to head into the pile more and not slipping out into open ground on the left…I would love to see him counter one step to the right and go left. Everybody knows that he will punish the first guy and with everyone going the other direction I think his speed and toughness would allow more running in the open.

by unklphinnie on Dec 5, 2008 10:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

PTR

yessir!! I’ll take credit for that, but it would’ve flopped completely if nobody joined in when I started chanting it during the game thread lol

I do think that running the ball early and often will be the biggest key to this game. We cannot let them control the ball and the clock with Lynch. Our running D is pretty solid, so as long as we don’t leave them out to dry for 80-90 plays, they should be stout. To do that, we need long, sustained, clock-killing drives. PTR, Ronnie Ricky and WildCobbs, get em all carries. I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing that Ronnie is not loaded with carries, because if we get in the playoffs, and we have to play a bad weather game, and we absolutely need him to tote the rock 25 times, he’ll be fresh and hungry for the carries.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 5, 2008 12:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

COMPLETELY AGREE WITH IT ALL, Matty.

Run R&R 35-40 times. Pressure QB. Prevent STs damage.

We do this, we win, guaranteed! Also, there are some pretty interesting developments with the O-line, that could actually make them even better.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

O-line changes

http://www.thephinsider.com/2008/12/5/682618/shake-up-on-the-o-line-may

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

From Rzyao24's favorite writer

We all know the Dolphins will win the AFC East if they win out. Those numbers have been crunched like cereal. But did you know if the Dolphins and New England win Sunday and the Jets lose, YOUR MIAMI DOLPHINS will be in FIRST PLACE in the AFC East with three games to go in the season?

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

by Neo on Dec 5, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yessssss

keep tossin’ gas like that on the fires of hope buddy………me likey

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Always a great thing to hear

"The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea. Dolphins can attack and kill a shark or whale. Sailors say bad luck will come to anyone who harms one of them." - Joe Robbie, Oct 8, 1965 upon announcing the name of the new AFL Miami football team.

by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Come on 49ers!

"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"

-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

by Patssuck456 on Dec 5, 2008 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

PTR

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And that’s what I have to say about that!

by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL LOL

YEA BABY!!!!!! My God, your troops must go through walls for you!!

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think they think I am crazy

And I know my Executive Officer thinks my obession with the Dolphins is WAY over the top.

Oh well…

GO DOLPHINS

by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Get the Paladin painted!!!!

would be so cool on the side of the turret, a nice Dolphin Logo in all black, and on the gun itself a nice little saying like “Penningtons Paladin” or “Henne’s Howitzer”, “Belicheat Blaster”, “Jetwash”, “Bills Beheader”, “Beast of the AFC East”, “In Sparano We Trust”, “Kill em All, Let Parcells Sort Them Out”, “Peace Through Superior Finpower”……….enough yet?

You take a picture of that, especially with a players or coaches name on it, send it to the Dolphins, or to someone in the Media, and you being a Vet , I bet you get that steak dinner at Shula’s with some Dolphins. Its America baby, stuff like that happens. I’ll do what I can to help, just ask!! I’m sure others will as well. You owe it too yourself, so don’t be shy about it. Uuu ahh?

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I might try something....

It shouldn’t be hard. I keep meaing to take my flag down to the guns and get a picture with it up there.

The pain might not be able to happen until I get back to Texas, just because we don’t have the extra paint over here, but we’ll see what I can do…

by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

charcoal dust, crayons, felt tip markers.........

you guys get black camo face paint right? hmmmm? I told you I was a wannabee, wasn’t lyin’ about that. : ) Just make it a one shot picture thing, and then wash it off. I’m lovin’ my tax dollars at work here……….

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ROFL

Reading your post, I have this image of Beavis going “fire! fire! fire!”
:)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

you know me so well for not meeting me Lefty

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by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ya know, i was in colorado yesterday...

i was thinking about driving over to see you. :)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahhahahahahahaha

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by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

DID ANYONE SAY PTR?

"You are the people you hang out with"

by buckeyebill on Dec 5, 2008 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what Mosul said.........

then if it’s OK, …………..GO DEEP……

"CP10 BACK TO PASS, HE’S GOT TIME, TED GINN JR BEAT HIS MAN, THE BALL IS IN IN AIR, TED GINN JR HAS GOT IT!!! HE’S AT THE 30, 25 , 20 ………..NOBODY IS GONNA CATCH HIM…………..

TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS, TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS, TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS, TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS, TOUCHDOWN DOLPHINS……..SO ON, AND SO ON, AND SO ON…………..

DOLPHINS ROLL …..100 TO 00!!!!!!!!!!

What if I say I'm not like the other?
What if I say I'm not just another one of you plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender. --The Foos
GRIFFIN

by Ohiofinfan4life on Dec 5, 2008 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

FUEL

Bills are losin’ more guys. This although a great tragedy (sarcasm) can’t but help us out. look and see
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/miamidolphins/entries/2008/12/05/bills_qb_edwards_doubtful_scho.html

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 5, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they will just forfeit.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NEE!

If you don’t give me a shrubbery, I will continue to say Nee!

by Mosul_DolFan on Dec 5, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You must cut down the mightiest tree in the forest...with.....

A HERRING!

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie

I forgot to add this bit to my first post…

By limiting Ronnie’s touches we allow him to fully heal his knee.

For all we know, he could be experiancing some tendinitis in the knee.

by Dizzi00 on Dec 5, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

GOOD PLACE FOR THIS I GUESS

congrats on a nasty Rutgers win last night Matty/X-Man…..got to see it…..when did USC decide to play Rutgers last game for them? lol

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by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

dude it was awesome game. I actually went to it. i loved it...every single bit of it

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by finsxfactor on Dec 5, 2008 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yea teel nice game....

7 tds…way to go out on a high note

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by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol dude it was awesome

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by finsxfactor on Dec 5, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

and you were killing Teal this year

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by Matty I on Dec 6, 2008 12:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol dude i kno...i still have doubts

this year most games were like

when teal drops back to pass…i cover my eyes

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by finsxfactor on Dec 6, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It was a sad night in every Louisville bar

I know, I saw a bunch of disgruntled Cards fans.

Winner of All Movie Quote Challenges

by DolfinPhan on Dec 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol got i loved that rutgers win

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by finsxfactor on Dec 5, 2008 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

RUTGERS FOOTBALL!!!!

MATTY GIMME A WOOOOHOOOOOOO

IF THAT DOESNT DO IT….LET ME SAY…

ST.LOUIS CARDNIALS!!!

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by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

rutgers….not “cardnials”

wdf is a cardnial anyways?

lol..matty and his wierd team (notice how i said wierd)

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by finsxfactor on Dec 5, 2008 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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by Matty I on Dec 6, 2008 12:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HERE YA GO GUYS

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

haha

nice touch

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by Matty I on Dec 6, 2008 12:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

touch? he really has a sword lol....this pic was in a caption contest on my fav site...

OTHER THAN THIS ONE OF COURSE!!!!……SPORTSBYBROOKS….BEST BLOG …OTHER THAN THIS ONE!!! EVER LOL

DEADSPIN.COM IS GREAT TOO FYI

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 6, 2008 6:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

KILL KILL KILL

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

DIDNT KNOW WHERE TO PUT THIS...BUT FYI

Chris Hannon clocked a blistering 4.37 seconds, best of the day among the 19 former Vols hoping to enhance their stock in time for the April 29-30 NFL Draft. That time, combined with his 6-3 height and leaping ability, should get him selected on Day 2 of the Draft, although early projections list him as a probable free agent.

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Finkel is Eihnhorn.......Eihnhorn is Finkel

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Lynch

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fun with picture part 10293894848483

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 10:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

nope...... not done yet

Jersqual opened a can of worms i tell u

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 10:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

just wrong......but funny

"This is one of the most competitive businesses there is . . . It's my life. It's my blood. It's how I'm measured."
---BILL PARCELLS

by Rzayo24 on Dec 5, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

okay, that crossed the line.

Don’t EVER do that again.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahahah

RZ your outta control

by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 5, 2008 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Winning

The biggest thing to stop, I think, is stoping the run. Sure he doesn’t have outstanding stats this year. But Marshawn Lynch is a good big back. Lately we have a had problem stoping the run and I thnk we need to stop them oftern and early. Same thing with the passing game. The way we are going to win this game is by stoping there offence. I know our offence can keep up with there defense. There should not be any competition there. If there is, then we shouldn’t be going to the playoffs. I expect Chad to have a great day. There is a dome and I expect Ted Ginn to have a bog day, beleive it or not. There is no wheather, meaning everything should be flowing easily.

I am so hoping our team will “Shine like stars” as the bible states. And I am hoping we do just that. It would be awesome if our “potentials” would just play awesome wouldn’t it? I expect our defensive line to step up this week. Or at least I hope so. I do have to agree though. We do need to run Ronnie and Ricky. It is stupid not to utilize your best players itsn’t? Ronnie can develop into the incredible back, I absolutely agree with Matty I, we need to run the beast! This is just a post so I tried not to make it to long. I am sorry if I did and if you read it, your a a devoted fan, who reads all most every post? lol Thanks for reading. I will continue to pray for these Dolphins, and I hope you all do the same! Thanks guys and GO DOLPHINS!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Sincerely, Isaiah

by Isaiah15 on Dec 6, 2008 3:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs