Quick thoughts on Dolphins 24-0 win over KC
Well that was certainly fun, wasn't it? If nothing else, this team is certainly giving fans reasons to be excited following a 1-15 season. I just wanted to quickly touch on some things from the game, with a longer post to come on Sunday night:
- Chad Pennington isn't flashy or anything, but he gets the job done. He, again, moved the team down the field and produced points, including a nice TD pass to Anthony Fasano despite being under some pressure. To my count now, Pennington has picked up points in 4 of his 8 drives since becoming a Dolphin. Nice. And he continues to show the ability to move around the pocket to keep plays alive, which is really impressive. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: for the first time in a long time, this offense is not over-matched anymore with Pennington at the helm.
- Ricky Williams is ready for a big season. Until Ronnie Brown is fully healthy, Ricky's going to get tons of opportunities to make plays and he's showing that he's as close to his old form as he'll ever be.
- Ted Ginn. What else can I say? He only had 3 catches, but he showed he can change the game in other ways. If there was ever any question as to who Miami's return man would be, there's certainly no question about it anymore.
- Chad Henne is a rookie afterall. He missed on a couple of throws, though I won't put all the blame for the interception on him. I think all tonight proved was that Pennington, by far, gives this team the best chance to win. QB competition over.
- The defense continues to make plays. Sure, KC's offense isn't anything special. But Miami was able to get to the QB much more often, and even held Larry Johnson in check. And the play of the day by the defense, in my view, was that 4th and goal play from the one where Phillip Merling (with some help from Reggie Torbor) stuffed Johnson short of the goalline.
That's all for now. Look for a longer post Sunday night. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on the game below...
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i wanna know what happened to Wilford?
if the guy was actually in the game, he was invisible.
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Aug 24, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he wasnt invisible
he fumbled….worse than being invisible
Its Sunday afternoon.....do you know where your beer is?
by Rzayo24 on Aug 24, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he stinks
wow…he is a stiff
Its Sunday afternoon.....do you know where your beer is?
by Rzayo24 on Aug 24, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That career is probably over.
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y not if im wrong who will remember
by qbinfin on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM PDT
by DolfinPhan on Aug 24, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I was bartending tonight and didn’t get to watch every play, but did get to watch a good chunk here and there and I was really impressed. Offense, defense, and special teams were all making noise. Pennington and Tricky Ricky are making that offense look solid. The defense, especially with that 4th and goal at the 1, was great. And Speedy Ginn-zolez takes on to the house on special teams. Awesome stuff man.
And who cares if KC isn’t really that great of a team… our entire season is pretty much against so-so teams. Things are getting pretty interesting.
by SDefee on Aug 24, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FINS
We had a great all around game. I was very impressed with the rookies,vets, and coaching staff. We need to really work on our penalties but besides that it was great and fun to watch. GO FINS
by Dolphan on Aug 24, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hate to say i told you so....
but I told you guys Wilford was a scrub when we signed him, but no one wanted to listen.
by YatilGinnJr on Aug 24, 2008 4:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude! I listened!
I even lobbed a call to Parcells, but he never got back to me!
;)
-LCFF
by LeftCoastFinFan on Aug 25, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite camera shot
was seeing Ireland and Parcells watching there team……..Were in good hands people…..I think this draft will be talked about for years…….
by jvw on Aug 24, 2008 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Lines are coming together nicely
but our ST coverage really needs some work.
CP is a surgeon but Henne looked absolutely HORRIBLE tonight but I’m not shocked at a rookie acting like one so please dont start bashing him just yet buttonmashers.
I Really liked Ginns fingertip grab early in the game and his return..faggetaboutit,Bess looked good,Camarillo lit someone up yet again,was Wilford at the game?
Long is a FKN stud…so good to be so young,not there yet but well on his way.
Parmele runs well when he reacts instead of thinking..needs to just explode.
by buttonmashersrhilarious on Aug 24, 2008 6:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RB and Recievers
Closing in on Cutting Time….
RB’s-
Hilliard did nothing but fumble – gone. (or PS, but only b/c he’s a BP pick)
But that leaves us with 2 good running backs to back up R&R. Will we keep 4? What about the fullbacks? Mauia did some good run blocking but Boomer seems the better all around player, receiving and ST. Drop Mauia to keep a 4th RB? Cobbs is solid and great on ST, but how could we cut Parmelee after such a great game?
WR-
Wilford did nothing but fumble – gone.
Ginn is inn like Flynn. Hagan is a keeper (or at least value for an upgrade trade). Bess is the second coming of Welker- in. Camarillo should have #4 with another nice grab and that WWE style smackdown on ST.
Foster-child? Armstrong- not so strong (got KO’d on ST)? I say, we keep 5 but #5 will be someone we pick up off waivers.
by Dolphriend on Aug 24, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are looking better
I Been a Fins fan all my life and started going to games in 1984. All in Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indy, & Pittsburg….with a few trips to Miami sprinkled in there for good measure. Because I’m a traveling physical therapist I was able to move to Fla for last season..UGHHHH!!! But now, I am very hopeful as I plan to return to Miami by mid Oct. I AM SO F###ING PUMPED FOR THIS SEASON!!!! I don’t claim to a big X’s & O’s guy like some of the good folks here, but what I am is HUGE fan. Being from Ohio and loving the Buckeyes just warms my heart to see Teddy on the team, hell…I’m even glad to see those boys from Michigan helping out. As much as I do hate the Maze and Blue, I do root for the big ten during bowl season. So,as I’m so excited here’s my question……….can they regain respectability and win some games this year?? Also, does anybody here go to the games down in Miami, if so I wouldn’t mind meeting some new friends as I’ll kknow noone down there………….
Griffin
by Ohiofinfan4life on Aug 24, 2008 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Henne.
Although you never like to see guys fail, I think this game may work out in Henne’s favor in the long run. The starting QB job is obviously Pennington’s now, which not only puts the team in a better position to win right now, but puts Henne in a better position to learn and grow. There will always be players like Peyton Manning who start from day one and develop into Pro-Bowlers, but there are more guys like Carson Palmer or Tony Romo who need time to develop.
"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
by Daniel52 on Aug 24, 2008 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who wouldve imagined that we could have such a stingy defense without Zack and Jason.
Our starting D has only allowed 7 pts (and Im not sure if they were all in on the 2nd qtr TD against TB) in 3 games without our two pro bowlers. Its f ing amazing.
by Wade on Aug 24, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roth
Well, I wanted to see an improvement from him and fair play to him, that’s what I saw. Hopefully this transition to OLB will work out for him and the Phins.
C'mon over to Shady's world, MiamiDolphins.co.uk
by ShadyMDUK on Aug 24, 2008 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i cant help but think..
that JT is sittin in washington smackin his forehead “what was i thinking…”… but old news aside, yeah it was only preseason, but i bet everyone in KC w/ “P.Merling” tattooed on their face today isn’t thinking ‘preseason’…..i am impressed in many ways, but none more so than w/ PM…speedy ginnzoles lol who coined that 1? [best thing camcam ever did]…i cant believe im turning into a Pennington fan, geeez i feel like i should repent for all the terrible things ive said about him in the past lol…." no i never said those things, lies, all lies…" and tho its early, i agree, this was probably the best draft for the phins since ive been following the draft.
by Krab on Aug 24, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, only preseason..
…but hard not to get swept in this.. I have only gotten to see highlights as I am in NY and have no NFL network, but what I have seen has been impressive. Ooooh would love a win to start the year off againts the Jets… This team could win a few this year— my over under would seven… but who the hell knows..
The Jayfiss Report ...one fan's rants
by NumberSeven on Aug 24, 2008 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
quick question
How was Jason Allen playing? I didn’t see the game, and I’m hoping he was at least looking competent. (I know he got a pick, but it always could have been a fluke)
by bassman on Aug 24, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Allen played well as a safety AND a cornerback
I wonder if the Trifecta have plans for him at Cornerback since they have both Crocker and Hill at Safety.
The Allens (Will and Jason) could form a great CB tandem in a few years…
by DolphDallas on Aug 24, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defensive Line
Is looking great. The most important part of the 3-4 is getting pressure on the QB and without an elite pass rush it looks like it will have to be a group effort.
So far so good.
Matt Roth looks like he may get double digit sacks this year.
www.thephinisher.com
by The Phinisher on Aug 24, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because of the..
front 7(last night) , the defensive backs look great . If we can continue this type of presure, it will pay divident.
My only 2 concern are(not a biggy now though) SP coverage and penalties. They are getting better on ea game(coverage) and on penalties, the mayority were comitte went a special situation came up, like no audible and the 2 min drill etc. Thay has to work on those thing. Im sure THEY WILL!!
I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(21 years and counting)
by Aleta on Aug 24, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Henne
Henne didn’t look ready to play -which, in common English, means he stank. The line didn’t open holes consistently, but there were some good runs. The defense was awesome, and so was J. C. Pennington. Gotta love Bess. What a game by the Dolphins.
To put things in perspective, however, the Chiefs will be drafting very high next year. Still, I believe there is hope we’ll make the playoffs, or at least go 8-8.
by icerob on Aug 24, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ginn
I have been telling people to wait and watch for a long time with Ginn…..my how having atleast a half of a quarterback makes the recievers and tight ends look great….!
DOL-FAN!
by gada on Aug 24, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tickets vs Blackouts
Does anyone think that the excitement is back enough to get the season tickets sold so there will not be any blackouts?
DOL-FAN!
by gada on Aug 25, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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