Ricky Williams leads the way as Dolphins defeat Panthers
by Matty I on Nov 20, 2009 1:06 AM EST
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It sure did get nerve-racking a few times on Thursday night. But when all was said and done, the Dolphins went up to Charlotte and officially dug themselves out of the 0-3 hole they put themselves in to start the season by knocking off the Panthers 24-17.
Ricky steps up in Ronnie's absence to lead the way
There was a lot of panic amongst Dolphin fans over the past few days as we all awaited word on how serious Ronnie Brown's injury was. We then learned yesterday that Brown would be done for the season with a Lisfranc fracture to his right foot (he'll have surgery Friday, by the way). That's when we all began to wonder whether Ricky Williams could step into the role of workhorse and lead this offense. We all learned on Thursday night that - at least for now - Ricky's still got it.
In an outstanding performance, Williams carried the ball 22 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns - adding a receiving touchdown as well. This, by the way, was Ricky's third career three touchdown game and the first time in his career that he scored a touchdown both running and receiving. Not bad for a 32 year old back.
Don't let the numbers fool you, though. It was an up and down game for Williams. Nine of Ricky's 22 carries went for two yards or less - including four runs for negative yardage. Of course, it's not all Ricky's fault - sometimes he just got no blocking help from his line. But what impressed me most was how explosive Ricky was on some of those other carries. He looked very spry on that 3rd & 1 toss left to get down to the one yard line on Miami's second touchdown drive. And then, of course, there's the 46 yard scamper by Ricky in which he showed good burst and long speed on his way to the endzone - on carry number 22 on the night, by the way.
We said this week that without Ronnie and on a short week with little preparation time, the Dolphins would get back to the basics and play "conventional" football. They did just that - and it worked thanks to Ricky Williams. Now can Ricky keep it up for the rest of the season?
Henne and the receivers make some critical plays
For all the talk about how the Dolphins badly need a receiver - and they do - it's worth noting how well Chad Henne and his current group of receivers played on Thursday night. The stats aren't special by any means. And Henne was still a bit too inconsistent with his accuracy for my taste. But when they absolutely had to make a play, this passing offense got it done - against a pass defense that was ranked fourth in the NFL heading into this game.
Here's a stat I like a lot. When asked to pass on third down, Chad Henne started the game 0 for 3. But he then converted 5 of their next 7 3rd down passing situations - which included some of the biggest plays of the game.
It all started on Henne's completion to Ricky Williams out of the backfield on a 3rd & 9 inside the red zone. Ricky was running a Texas route out of the backfield (a zig zag where he runs towards the sideline out of the backfield and then cuts it inside like a slant once he hits the line of scrimmage) and Henne did a nice job of being patient and finding the open man.
On their next scoring drive, Henne converted a big 3rd & 6 by throwing a strike to Davone Bess, who made a remarkable lunging catch for the first down. Five plays later, Williams got into the endzone.
And then there was the biggest play of the game - which we'll get to in a moment.
All in all, you have to really like what you continue to see out of Henne. He didn't make any mistakes. He didn't take any sacks - a credit to both the offensive line and to Henne for getting rid of the ball when necessary. I'd like to see more consistency with his accuracy, of course. But it's not like he has an accuracy problem. Some of his throws are absolutely perfect in where they are placed (a couple throws to Bess, the throw to Brian Hartline, and the throw to Ted Ginn along the sideline). It's a consistency issue with him - especially when he needs to put some touch on the ball.
Henne's getting better, though. And I think his future is pretty bright.
TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
Some might say the turning point of the game was the 46 yard touchdown run by Ricky Williams. But that play never happens if not for the play that Chad Henne and Davone Bess made one play earlier.
Momentum was beginning to shift in Carolina's favor. The Dolphins were leading by only three late in the fourth quarter, staring down a 3rd & 12 and very close to a potentially costly three and out. The crowd was loud and the Panther defense was fired up. So what does a young, first year starting quarterback do? He takes the snap, rolls right, waits, waits, and waits some more. Then he shuffles left a little bit and throws a strike to Davone Bess - who was running right to left away from Henne, but also away from the coverage. Chad Henne showed outstanding poise and vision while Bess showed terrific awareness.
If the Dolphins don't make that play, who knows how this game plays out.
QUICK HITS
Many more quick thoughts on the game:
- Some many performances deserve to be mentioned. But I'll start with Joey Porter. A team-high 8 tackles and 2 sacks? That's the "Peezy" I know and love. Welcome back! Put back-to-back games like this and I'll officially apologize to him.
- Lousaka Polite is a monster. He's officially one of my five favorite current Dolphins. All he does is pick up short yardage first downs and knock heads. Even Joey Porter, speaking on NFLN after the game, talked about Polite's play tonight - and he wasn't even asked. It's easy to see why his coaches and teammates love this guy.
- Jake Long simply owned Julius Peppers on Thursday night. Great job, Jake!
- Speaking of the offensive line, how about that depth? Players kept going down left and right and it just didn't matter. Henne was never sacked and they opened up enough holes for Ricky. Huge shout-out to Nate Garner, by the way. The man played left guard, right tackle, and center at different times in this game. That's manning up.
- Lex Hilliard - welcome to the NFL, kid. After back-to-back penalties by Jake Grove, Hilliard powered his way on a 3rd & 16 draw play - picking up 18 and a first down. Tacklers were just bouncing off of Hilliard on the run. He's not a bad fourth running back, huh? Again, props to the front office for the solid depth at running back as well.
- Davone Bess - wow. How about those hands, folks? He had a few hiccups along the way this season. But it looks like our favorite undrafted wide receiver is back to his consistent form. That highlight lunging catch he made on a critical third down was the kind of catch that superstars make.
- We have to give a shout-out to Ted Ginn. He didn't have any drops, made a couple of tough catches, and averaged 42 yards per kickoff return. He came into the game third in the league in kick returning. He now has a very real shot of leading the league in yards per kick return this season. At least that's something - and maybe will help build his confidence again.
- Nice job by the defense getting pressure - at critical times, too. All four of Miami's sacks came on third down. Two of them were red zone sacks, too, forcing Carolina to punt. I think we need to dial up those safety blitzes a little bit more often - especially on third downs - moving forward. They seem to work and free up others to make a play.
- Randy Starks is having a hell of a season. Starks was one of the two guys who made the initial stop on that 3rd & 1 run by the Panthers midway through the third quarter to stuff Carolina and force them to punt. He then sacked Jake Delhomme early in the fourth quarter on a 3rd & goal play to force the Panthers to settle for a field goal.
- Nathan Jones is one of this team's unheralded key role players. He's made a number of big plays this season - including an interception to end a Carolina drive and a big pass break-up with under two minutes to go. He's becoming a terrific nickel corner.
- Why not kick a field goal with 44 seconds left? It would have only been a 45 or 46 yarder for Dan Carpenter and would have sealed the game. A very bad decision by Tony Sparano here. Luckily, it didn't come back to bite him in the ass. But let's not have that happen again, alright?
- Joey Haynos with two bad drops. Do I hear more calls for Kory Sperry?
- Let's hope Jason Ferguson isn't hurt badly. Without him, this defense looks drastically different.
- Just how important was it to get out in front of the Panthers 14-3 and take Carolina out of their game plan? Very. DeAngelo Williams was averaging nearly 10 yards per carry against the Dolphins. But he only got 13 carries thanks to a combination of poor play calling by Carolina and having to play catch-up late in the game. This game could have been ugly if Miami didn't get in front before the half.
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What a effin Game!
How about Ricky lookin likke a freshman with those BIG runs!!!!
And LOVE the quick hits Matty, Lex is looking like the HUMAN PINBALL!
And how about Jake Long OWNING JPep ALL GAME!
FINALLY TO .500, DONT STOP NOW!
Laces out!
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 1:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
Except Peppers only played in obvious passing situations and has a broken hand…but Jake looked dominate against whoever he had lined up in front of him.
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
jake long was absolutely incredible
he dominated one of the best des of the past decade and never let him close to henne
huge props there
and polite is just fantastic
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by ronnie brown for president on Nov 20, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered the exact same thing
Why go for it on 4th and not THAT close? Make it a two-possession game on the strength and accuracy of DC$’s leg. Instead, you pull a Belichick (luckily not nearly so close to our end zone) to try to ice the game? Could have been very costly, and I was a bit upset with that call.
That being said, Chad, Ricky, and Davone are freaking awesome. Great game to watch, and we now have a mini bye-week to prepare for the Bills.
6-5, here we come.
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by Dave.Phuller on Nov 20, 2009 1:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not even close to the same situation as Bellachunk.
It would have been a 45 yard attempt (I think — or around that) AND the kicking unit was banged up. Remember the opening kick-off when Carpenter slipped? Guys were sliding all night long on that field. It was a great decision to try and get the 1st down. Put it on the defense. The other danger with blocked field goals is that the kicking team usually has NOBODY with speed in case the ball is recovered by the defensive side.
Great call Sparano - and a huge huge win.
by rintintinsoldier on Nov 20, 2009 6:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well while I agree with all that
It’s still questionable to risk giving them the ball with such solid field position given their fourth quarter struggles all season. Don’t trust the field’s surface and don’t want Carpenter slipping again? Sure, don’t risk kicking. Maybe you consider Fields instead.
Perhaps I’m questioning more the decision to run the ball on that down than the decision to go for it in the first place. Chad Henne was performing well and the passing game wasn’t being shut down. Why not go for a quick screen to Ricky/Davone or a slant to Ginn/Davone? With such offensive line problems throughout the night, it makes more sense to take a second in the pocket and find your guy through the air than to try to send Lex into the fray with no holes.
I’ve been wrong before. If I am again, oh well. Either way, fun game to watch and the result was what I wanted to see.
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by Dave.Phuller on Nov 20, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know about all that. Why not send the kicking team out there, but then have Carpenter pooch punt it to bury them deep in their own terrority?
by bjchit on Nov 20, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The field goal option on 4th down...
Sparano said the special teams unit was all beat up due to the injuries and he would have to substitute players who have never practiced at those positions and didnt feel comfortable with that option and he had confidence in his defence
by fins24_7 on Nov 20, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
interesting explanation
i like the decision to go for it and seal the game. too many bad things can happen on the FG attempt esp. w/ the line being shuffled around.
by YatilGinnJr on Nov 20, 2009 1:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone remember what happened to the Chargers against Philly 3 years ago?
by BayAreafinfan on Nov 20, 2009 1:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I almost hurled
and I could care less about the Chargers!
by BayAreafinfan on Nov 20, 2009 1:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all they have to do is block, as long as you have your regular long snapper and kicker
all is good
by MauMontaV5 on Nov 20, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blocking isn't easy, especially if the defense senses and is aware of the inexperience of the blockers
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by ocelotfox on Nov 20, 2009 3:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely Ridiculous
to me. Obviously loved the game, and I love Sparano. But I could not believe they went for it on 4th down. I don’t even know if you can rationalize it. Ok, lets say it is missed. They get the ball 7 yards further than if we didnt get the first down (which we didnt). Worst case scenario, it is blocked and returned for a TD, which ties the game and we get the ball back. Best case, Carpenter hits it, up 10, game more or less over.
How can you not trust your special teams (even if theyre backups) to block for a FG?! Sparano tries to get too cute some times at the end of games, and I just hope to God he is not turning into the next Andy Reid. Great game manager, bad at the end. Not the first time we have seen it this year.
by captain flitzy on Nov 20, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For those who have never played in the trenches on kicks
It gets crazy out there. There are many different ways that defenses can bring guys to try to block a kick and if you aren’t experienced on what your role and gap responsibility, communication between you and the guy next to you, and familiarity with pick ups….it can be very hairy to say the least. I absolutely agree with going for it on 4th down there. However, I don’t like the play they called. With the success that we were having on short passes to Bess, I would have liked to seen a pass called where we rolled Henne to the right and try to find Bess underneath (bring him in motion to keep him relatively free from the Jam) and take our chances at completing a high percentage play. And tell Henne that if he doesn’t have an open throw, to get rid of the ball and not take a chance. An incomplete pass there does the exact same thing as running the ball and not picking up the 1st down.
by Vanman_FishFan13 on Nov 20, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ricky is the f'in man
thats what a 5 overall pick performs. Hilliard also showed potential. Overall great showing by the dolphins. Next year its ours
by g35phin on Nov 20, 2009 1:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about a shout out to Hartline.
I think that he had a really good game. He had a couple of solid catches, and good hand on the kickoff return, especially on the onside kick. He’s been a pretty solid player all year.
Guys, that may be the last we see of Ferg. That just doesn’t look good; the look on his face said it all.
Also, that was a great bounce-back by JP. He looked fresh tonight; maybe a nice vacation was all he needed.
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by AussieKen on Nov 20, 2009 1:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
seriously
I think that week off gave him time to “reboot”. He looked like a beast on the very first play making that tackle on Deangelo…needless to say he remained a beast for the rest of the game. Lets piss Peezy off more often, shall we??
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we need more henne credit i think...
hes gunna b the future and has all the things we need in a qb. and he converts alot more clutch downs than given credit for.
by CaliPhinsFan on Nov 20, 2009 1:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
the simple side step and throw to Bess was a thing of beauty
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Nov 20, 2009 2:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was Marino -esque
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by Patssuck456 on Nov 20, 2009 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
settle down.....
Throwing around any Marino comparisons is just about absurd…..
it was a great pass…lets not go crazy
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by Fr8Train on Nov 20, 2009 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2nd that
Henne played very well and looks like the QB of the future….but, please, who are we joking even putting his name in the same sentence with Marino’s? When Henne throws for over 5,000 yards and 48 TD’s in a season, I will GLADLY eat my own words.
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it was jesus-esque
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was Henne-esque
You guys better watch out. In ten years time folks might not think much of Marino. If Henne can WIN, who’ll care about the numbers. We need to get this team good and get it into the Super Bowl and WIN!
Marino will always be my favorite player, but there is one thing that Henne can do that Marino never did, if only because Henne’s still playing.
I also think it’s “okay” to let go a Marino-esque once in a while if Henne makes a great play. It’s giving respect to Marino and Henne at the same time, and no one is going to be confused as to who is on the field.
Besides, Henne threw it slightly behind Bess, which was why Bess fell down…trying to catch the ball. Great stuff by both of them, but not perfect. Not yet.
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by SunDolphin on Nov 20, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
relax
all I’m saying is that the play reminded me of Dan the Man.
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by Patssuck456 on Nov 20, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but did anybody else noticed that Bess was wide open in stride
he coulda have ran the entire length of the field and scored but instead he fell.
Great catch though, Bess played lights out, our receivers stepped up in a big way!
Laces out!
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Henne.. but that woulda been even more "a thing of beauty" if he had put the ball in front of Bess cus if he had Bess woulda gone to the house with it.
Still happy about the play though!
Henne is now our leader. Lets see what the guy can do !
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by MainePhinFan on Nov 20, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4th down attempt
Sparano talked about the choice being a matter of his field goal unit having too many new guys pushed in due to all of the injuries. He felt it was a risk he needed to take. Considering he knows his team better than I do, ill believe him. He admits when his choices are wrong but I truly believe it may have been a technical personnel issue.
by picklescapone on Nov 20, 2009 2:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I personally didn't have a problem with them running a play there,
but I thought they would have had a better chance with a pitch outside instead. With all the issues with the O-line getting hurt, kicking a non-chip shot FG. I thought, was a bit risky.
by blackadder_650 on Nov 20, 2009 7:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SAINTS FAN
Way to go Phins
Very glad you won. Just like I said after your game with us (Saints) You and your team seem like very nive people there. I will keep pulling for you and hope we can see the Dolphins in the big dance…LOL …that would be a home game for you. After we defeated the Phins all I rember was your fans were kind and positive and wished us the best here and said you would be pulling for us , and thats what I am doing here as well , pulling for you. Maybe we can help you some because we have the Patroits here next week in the Super Dome. Good luck-good win-keep winning
Saints Fan…..WHO DAT..WHO DAT
by sainthog on Nov 20, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, any Pats losses are appreciated
Although, I must say, I’m more of a Panthers fan than a Saints fan (I like your team as well, just not as much). In general, the NFC South seems like the classiest division in the NFC since the departure of a certain VA Tech graduate…
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by ocelotfox on Nov 20, 2009 4:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's nice =)
please, DO crush the pats.
by Rennie85 on Nov 20, 2009 7:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, crush the Pats next Sunday
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by Patssuck456 on Nov 20, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
please destroy brady
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great win!
… and a tad unexpected, dare to say, especially after the Ronnie news.
One thing I don’t understand: why were people doubting Ricky so much? Nowadays, athletes in the early 30 are by no means ‘old’, as a matter of fact, it’s just the age where they perform the best, because they can mix experience with a still pretty well functioning physique.
Only NFL RBs happen to be the exception, due to the pounding they take; however may people forget that Ricky:
1- played only 19 games in the last 5 seasons, without ever being seriosly injuried to his legs
2- Ricky follows diet and training regimes predicated to extending a person’s lifespan and body efficiency … yes Yoga does that to you. he does not drink, does no longer smoke, and if he parties, he does it with acumen and moderation.
Now, go ahead and call him ‘old’ again, after two 3TD games ….
However, I hope the the coaches give the players free until monday and then, up with the Bills.
by toscana jones on Nov 20, 2009 4:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great win, worried about the injuries
Too many now, Brown first but now several on OL and Ferguson are all serious concerns. Luckily we have a long week.
I said before the game the DeAngelo is as good as any RB in the league not named Peterson, and luckily for us Carolina only gave him the ball 13 times. He was killing us.
Very happy with our D for the most part though again we tend to hit the panick button in Q4.
Ricky was super, but the guy is 32 and we have 6 games to go, so please TS give more carries to Lex who showed he can run the ball. We need to keep Ricky fresh.
What can i say about Bess? I will either call him Mr. Clutch or Snugglez (as he is security “Blanket” to Chad). Some great great plays there.
And thanks Matty for pointing to several of our unsung heros this year, including:
- Starks, who has been in excellent form.
- Losaka “not so” Polite, king of the impact blocks
- Nathan Jones who has been playing so well in the nickle spot
Next week at Bills, smells like one of those games we can find a way to shoot ourselves. Lets hope the injuries are not serious and we can take a 6-5 record to the game of the year, home vs Pats.
Go Phins!
PS: Still don’t like the extra conservative play, not sure why we didn’t kick a FG on the last offensive drive.
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by MoLimits on Nov 20, 2009 6:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 studs u named there
all 3 deserve game balls.
of course Ricky is the man of the hour. I knew he was an excellent complementary back but even I was surprised on how he ran so well on so many carries. He really does get better as the game progresses. I also saw a stat that he averaged 19 yards when they stacked the box with more than 8 players on D. THATS ABSuRD!
And how about Lex hilliard, I feel alot better about Ronnie’s injury now that this kid is a hard nosed ball player as well
Laces out!
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i always call him “not so” polite also!
by CaliPhinsFan on Nov 20, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ricky,Ricky,Ricky
Everyone here in my office choose the panthers
Hope that Ricky Willaims shit burger tastes really nice!!!
by ecks on Nov 20, 2009 6:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not kicking the field goal at the end was the CORRECT call!
Great post and recap, but I strongly disagree with your point about the decision to not kick the field goal - Sparano said in the post-game interview that too many things could have gone wrong — the field goal unit was banged up and missing some normal players due to injuries suffered during the game. I was sitting there thinking “don’t try it, it could get blocked, a miss will give the Panthers even better starting position, etc.” It was the right call hands down.
Great win by the Phins! Hopefully the injury list won’t look too awful 10 days from now. Jason Ferguson’s injury looked the worst.
by rintintinsoldier on Nov 20, 2009 6:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Strongly Disagree..
They would have gained 7 yards, not to say 7 yards isnt important, but they had to march a decent length of the field anyways. I get that alot of things can go wrong, but the actual odds of that kick getting blocked are not as high as you would think. The way you ice the game there is kicking the field goal.
They were a pass away from tying the game anyway. And if they did block the kick, we still get the ball back (and probably with good field position cuz of Teddy) with a chance to go kick a FG to win it anyways. And this is coming from someone (me) who agreed with Belichick.
by captain flitzy on Nov 20, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i mean DC$ is DC$
but a blocked kick could have been HUGE
Laces out!
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The receivers just needed some time to get used to Henne's velocity coming in...
They have made the adjustment and are starting to form a chemistry with our young gun slinger. I will keep an eye on that theory the next few weeks… maybe we are not in as bad shape as we thought for WR. No doubt we could use a game changer though.
by Fins4evr72 on Nov 20, 2009 7:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo! Way to go!
- Hillard’s 3rd down conversion was AMAZING! What an explosive fella! I expected to see more of him during the game but I guess it was Ricky’s night.
- Hope Fergie is okay =/ And will someone please yell at Grove for the silly penalties? It’s not the first time it happens…the guy is certainly an improvement to our o-line, but he does look nervous sometimes.
- Sure-hands Bess is back! =D And Ginn didn’t drop a single pass! WOW
by Rennie85 on Nov 20, 2009 7:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ginn had a good game. Solid.
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by SunDolphin on Nov 20, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MY TIVO CUT OUT
I had to get to bed early last night because I have an entrance exam for the FBI this morning. I went to bed at the end of the 3rd quarter, and watched the 4th qtr this morning. At the very end, my TIVO stopped recording at the peak arc of Delhomme’s hail mary pass. I have never booted up my laptop so fast.
GO FINS!! And may I say, Go Ginn!!!
Dolphins and Gators baby!
by gatorfin on Nov 20, 2009 7:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
What ever the FBI tells you about me....
it aint true! :) LOL
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a great game.....
Polite is the man!!!!!
Everytime i saw that dude he was destroying someone….
He wasn’t just blocking dudes, he was knocking them on there ass with authority!!!!!!!
I still don’t agree with the call to go for it on fourth down but I guess it doesn’t matter cause we won…
Lex Hilliard looks great but i am a little worried with all the injuries last nite…
by scbrandon on Nov 20, 2009 8:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bess' punt return...
of the short punt just before half setting Miami up with the great field position was huge.
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by OntheGo on Nov 20, 2009 9:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game was a blast!
We stepped up without Ronnie and got it done. I think Hilliard can be a good running back in this league, we’ve got Pat White (but did he even play?), and I’m curious to see how Sheets will play if he gets time. He was a great college back, though that doesn’t translate to the NFL, I think he might be able to handle it.
Carolina is not a bad team, and this is a worthy victory.
The injuries are scary, and I wonder what happened to the coaching staff’s line that no one was allowed to get hurt. They still doing that this year? No one’s listening…
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by SunDolphin on Nov 20, 2009 9:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Poilite should be nominated for the ProBowl.
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by Patssuck456 on Nov 20, 2009 9:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
rofl
at that sig, by the way. T. Lex.. I love it.
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I know that
I am casting my votes for LP-3D$$!!!
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great win coaches listened
Im Pretty sure they didnt but i did say keep the Wildcat at a minimum(they did) and Run traditional style football(they did).
I also would like to note that Lex Hilliard did a fair enough job and passed to get more carries for next weeks game for Ricky if he needs the rest. (sure didnt look like it)
Great win tho and what a great time to have off with all those injuries. Jeez I know the O-line will be fine but Jason Fergesun i hope hes ok.
Obvious game ball to THE O-LINE AND LUSAKA POLITE
No sacks
My lord did u see those blocks(knocked the wind out of somone on one of the blocks). we have a real underrated FB played like a probowler
by soxoff on Nov 20, 2009 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chad Henne is Chad Pennington but with a rocket on his arm
by radzyfsu on Nov 20, 2009 10:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not Yet my friend
IF that was the case then Chad Henne would be the best QB in the League
Accuracy not quite there yet.
by soxoff on Nov 20, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed,
but he’s working on it and I see improvement. Yes he’s inconsistent at times, but some of his passes are just perfectly on the mark. Beautiful bullets.
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by Dave.Phuller on Nov 20, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fasano
what was up with him “alligator” arming that pass on the sidelines?
by BraveNole on Nov 20, 2009 11:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
but I honestly thought that Haynos was getting better and better, until he played last night. Guy is catching the butterfinger virus….looks like GInn let Haynos borrow his gloves for this game or something.
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
where was Sperry!
Laces out!
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Suck it Pats, Bills and most of all... the god damn jets.
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by BSerious72 on Nov 20, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They traded gloves. Or Ginn stole Haynos' and left his behind.
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by SunDolphin on Nov 20, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Helluvah Game!!!
Man, that was a kick-butt game to watch. Good to see that Ricky still has it…guy should easily break 1,000 yards this season. I am going to tip my hat to Ginn….no drops that I saw and great returns, kudos to you Ginn Family. How about my boy Bess!! Can we all please admit now that Bess is better than Cammy? I love Cammy, but Bess is way better than him at this point. Hartline looked good too, guy is making strides. BUT, where in the heck was Turner? I didnt see him out there….did anyone see him?
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by Dragon27az on Nov 20, 2009 11:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lousaka Polite
This man absolutely blew people up tonight. His enthusiasm after every steam roll was great to watch. This guy had been a beast since his Pitt days. And big ups to Ginn for extending drives. Polite may be my new favorite Dolphin.
by ao513 on Nov 20, 2009 11:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The FG
rintintin,
Its easy to say its the right call because we stopped them, but had they scored, would you feel the same way?
To me, i always like to see the team play to win. Yes, things could go wrong, but they could also go wrong on the D. How many times have we had a FG blocked? and you can’t say “we need to trust our D and show them that trust”, because it can be easily said we want to trust our special teams unit and kicker and show them that.
Fact is, we entered the week 31st in the league in surrendering points in 4th Qtr!!!! so i say we should have kicked the FG IMO.
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by MoLimits on Nov 20, 2009 11:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol this is a bit funny
Wouldn’t going for it on the 4th be considered “Playing to win the game?”
I wonder how many people would have said “Man the Phinz played to conservatively 58 seconds left on the opposing 28 yard with 5 or so to go….they should have gone for it and showed they wanted it!”
If you kick the field goal…right call where ahead by 10 and then we kick off with a potential good return….
if we went for it we have a chance of converting to win the game or leave them stuck at their 28 for a long drive forceing Cirque du Delhomme to throw and let our corners and safeties intercept it as well as let our D who has been pounding it all day and in force do their thing.
Play to win the Game. Hmmm.
by Ex Sniper on Nov 20, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
We went for it on 4th and long with a clear play designed to give the ball away, we were NEVER gunna get a first down in that play.
10 points in 58 seconds is impossible, you can squib the kick which gives them better field position but impossible to return. The game is over.
Again, we were the second worse teams giving points in 4th Qtr and it wasn’t impossible for Carolina to score once, but it would have been impossible to score twice.
Just my 0.02 $
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by MoLimits on Nov 20, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4th & long?
since when is 3 yards long?
by Matty I on Nov 20, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
only when my richard is that size will it be considered long
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by PhinsTifosi on Nov 20, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Might want to ask our friend Bill Bellichek if 4th and 2 or 3 is long....... :-)
by Natalya on Nov 20, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
when it's on your 30
and Peyton Manning the “sherrif” is on the other side of the ball I would say 4th and inches seems like a mile away.
Much different when your looking at Cirque du Delhomme and on his 28.
by Ex Sniper on Nov 20, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ricky
Is it just me or does it seem he runs much better from the base formation then Ronnie? i know its one game, but Ronnie takes his time to spot the whole (as in the WC) and maybe that is effecting him in the base formation.
Ricky picks a hole and just give it a burst, and honestly i thought he did much better then Ronnie all year from the base formation
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by MoLimits on Nov 20, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ricky
Great write up Matty
-Quick hits are awesome
-So good to hear the announcers last night acknowledge Polite on several occasions
-Bess was making some amazing runs and catches, the third and 12 was just crazy, great poise by Henne too…maybe the tight helmet will stay around for a while
-Cannot say anything else but WOW for Ricky. That catch and run for a td was just great, turned around made the snag going away from his body, turned with it and powered into the endzone. All night Ricky Polite Cobbs Hilliard were just powering through tackles, not running around anything, going through people. so HUGE
-Dont know about that non-kick call on 4 and 3 but hey we got the win
-Wanted to see Pat White run the Wildcat, i think him and ricky can work that out after a nice long break for next game
by 09cunliffe on Nov 20, 2009 12:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay not going for the FG, but the play...
…call surprised me. If ever there was a time for a play-action, this was it. Carolina was totally focused on stopping Lex Luthor, and Henne can certainly be trusted to throw it away were there even a chance of an interception, and if it was incomplete, well, the clock stops on change of possession anyway, and a pass probably would have burned off a few extra seconds than a run.
by Joel West on Nov 20, 2009 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As far as comparing Henne to Marino on that third down sidestep completion to Bess...
Marino would have hit him in stride and Bess would of been a free man.
by la Roc on Nov 20, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone impressed with Matt Millen?
I like him. He is no Collinsworth, but I thought he was really good. It is hard to take him serious though with the whole, ohhh, I dunno, last 7 years of ineptitude in running (ruining?) a team. But, hes insightful, knows his stuff, and is kinda funny. He messed up a few times but he is good..
by captain flitzy on Nov 20, 2009 12:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he was terrible...
he kept talking about how fox knew steve smith’s caught the ball so he challenged it. if he knew it was a catch then why was it called incomplete and confirmed on replay.
Do u know what the Lions have done since getting rid of Millen? They Won A Game!!!
by CaliPhinsFan on Nov 20, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
true…i was in the bar for that play so i didnt hear him, but i watched the whole second half home and was kinda enjoying it. Maybe just because its NOT jaworski and gruden. Those 2 speaking might be the worst thing on television.
by captain flitzy on Nov 20, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of ppl are praising Jaws and Grudens work
on MNF. They say they all work well together
by kazam92 on Nov 20, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last nights game
Solid win for this team with all these injuries. We are now 5-5 after starting 0-3.
Bess and Ginn stepped up big time last night. They won me over and I hope they can keep that up.
Henne is a star in the making; Marino? No. However he is such a smart QB, even when the offense was struggling; he always picked the smart play. How about that flip he did on the play where he was going out of bounds and realized that he was going to lose 3 or 4 yards if he did? He realized it, flipped the ball forward and saved the team a loss of yards. He has such great awareness and a cannon of an arm.
Ricky was awesome; he looked like a stud last night and he stepped up big time when we needed him to the most.
Polite is quickly becoming one of the best blocking fullbacks in the NFL
When I saw Lex Hilliard in preseason, I really liked what I saw. He is a hard runner that can run people over. That draw on 3rd and 16 was very impressive. I would love to see him get more carries to help keep Ricky fresh
Finally with all the love for the offense, our D was huge last night. They came and they conquered. They were incredible when we need them most. lets remember that our offense struggled much of the 1st half and our D was nearly flawless to keep us in the game.
All in all a great short week; now we get 10 days off before we play at Buffalo; a game we should absolutely win. I cannot believe I am rooting for the Jets, but I want to gain another game on NE; we have the tiebreaker over the Jets anyway. I hope it all works out to where we are either 1 back or tied with NE going into the game in 2 1/2 weeks.
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Nov 20, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When we had "noodle arm" at QB.....
3rd and 11 was an impossible task. it was rare that we could ever convert that play. BUT now i dont feel that way with Henne. Hes not the Marino but there is just more of a feeling that we got a QB that can get us out of those situations with a 1st down. Thats why i like him as our future.
by CaliPhinsFan on Nov 20, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Interestingly enough...
in 08 the fins had a 37% 3rd down conversion rate.
Here in 09 though, we are at 49% which is #1 in the league.
For the first 2 games where CP went the whole way, we were 19-32 (52%). The charger game was mixed obviously (CP & CH both played).
Basically it has been pretty consistent in terms of 3rd down conversions. Methinks our much improved running game provides a clue.
by Natalya on Nov 20, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell kind of tackle attempt was that..?!
Glad he tried it that way tho..!!
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by Alpha6 on Nov 20, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right! What kind of idiot tries to take Ricky like that!
What I really love about this play and many others last night, is how far down field Ricky was getting before he was even ‘touched’. Polite was just blowing guys up!
by finhead on Nov 20, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looked like he's trying to choke him out or something.
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how Ricky turns and looks back at him as he steps into the endzone
as if to say, “Better take that weak a$$ $hit somewhere else!”
by finhead on Nov 20, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What other team.
could lose their starting QB, and starting RB, have 2 rookie corners, no WR, and be 5-5? This season is almost impressive as last!
by captain flitzy on Nov 20, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was no Belichick on third down.
With Berger and Grove down there was no long snapper.
by paulymcmac on Nov 20, 2009 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Denney was the LS
and Jason Taylor the backup
by kazam92 on Nov 20, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct.
Dolphins and Gators baby!
by gatorfin on Nov 20, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts
Polite = badass of the highest magnitude
Peezy – Welcome back. 8 totals tackles very impressive.
Ted Ginn – hey he had some catches! Hopefully this build confidence but I’m still taking it with a grain of salt
O-Line – Get well soon
Jake Long – Earning that pro bowl spot.
by kazam92 on Nov 20, 2009 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here's some stats
2-2 this season against the NFC South
4-0 total against Carolina
6-4 total against New Orleans
7-4 total against Atlanta
9-8 total against Tampa Bay
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26-16 total all-time against the NFC South
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish that New Orleans record was 7-3
We certainly had the Aints on the ropes that game until we let them back into it right before and just after the half.
by finhead on Nov 20, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Henne
does look stupid good, no matter where you draw that line. He’s definitely not #13 at all, and its definitely too early to gauge his skill, but he is the finest QB I’ve seen in a Dolphins Jersey barring Pennington since Marino. (Sorry, I just flat out did not like Fiedler at all)
Last night he had no picks, stayed mobile and in the pocket so he didn’t get sacked, though thats also saying something awesome about our OL. Thats the kind of stuff you want to see in a QB.
He’s definitely gonna be a kid to watch in the coming years and I hope he pans out to be a solid franchiser.
by Naki on Nov 20, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I liked Fiedler, but he had his issues.
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How are you guys liking the Montana boys?
Not much of a dolphin fan myself, but I must say I was pulling for you guys last night with a kid from Kalispel (Lex) and a kid from Helena (Carpenter) contributing so much. Anyway, congrats on the win last night, and since your front office seems to like the MT guys, take a look at Marc Mariani for your late-round/UFA draft previews this offseason.
by ButteBronco on Nov 20, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WR
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seemingly decent Punt returner, but how he'd stack up to Bess, I don't know,
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes a WR/PR
He’s the biggest playmaker ever to play at Montana. Admittedly, that’s not saying much, but this guy always makes the big catch or the big return when the team needs him. He just has that “it” factor that makes good football players into great ones. He’s the type of guy that will never stack up against guys like Davone Bess physically and likely will never be given a chance to play at the NFL level, but has what it takes to make plays at any level.
Here’s a highlight of a pretty nice grab he made in last year’s FCS title game.
Here’s his espn profile with stats.
by ButteBronco on Nov 20, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some MT guys!!
hmmmmm
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by Neo on Nov 21, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great win last night...
if last week was vintage 08 dolphins (re: winning ugly as heck!) then this week was more of the 09 flavor: make some big plays on offense, bend but don’t break on defense, and mistake-free QB play.
Ricky was excellent! In a fanshot someone was saying they’d love to see him get 2 bills rushing and 3 td’s. I thought 1 bill and a TD would be nice – Ricky did that and more.
Still, as one of you mentioned above, he is 32, he does not want the spotlight – so if the coaches are smart, they’ll work Lex Hilliard (who had a nice game) much more into the running game. Keep Ricky’s carries at 15-20 and incorporate more Hilliard + WildPAT runs.
Anyone know the injury status on Grove? This isn’t an ‘i told you so’ comment, but we all worried about him getting hurt given his injury. He’s been very effective so let’s hope he’s alright.
Too bad about Ferguson also. That is a huge hole in this D if he is out. Which again lends credence to the fact that we need more young guys at NT.
Finally at .500 with all to play for next week – bills in total disarray/chaos. The injuries are a downer but this team has played hard every week and fought toe to toe with the best in the league. We’re very competitive right now and in every game, but next year, oh, just you wait and see how much better we’ll be.
by Natalya on Nov 20, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sparano didn't have any updates on injuries during his press conference today.
But I think Grove will be fine. He was trying to get back into the game once Berger went down. 10 days of rest should help him.
And many hated on the move to bring him in – and we were wrong. He’s been outstanding.
by Matty I on Nov 20, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad he was willing and ready to go back into it
if anything it shows he’s grateful to be out of Oakland and playing for a real team :D
by Ex Sniper on Nov 20, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah agreed...
I was skeptical because of his injury history but his play has been excellent so far.
I missed the conference so I guess we’ll find out soon but 1-1/2 weeks off helps.
Props to Peezy too btw, he made a bit of a statement didn’t he? The best kind too, on the field production!
by Natalya on Nov 20, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sparano, Injuries? No :p
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by Farorefox on Nov 20, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the team won it's game for the weekend...
… now we need the other AFCE douche bags to loose!! (again)
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by Alpha6 on Nov 20, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huge win
My view of the 4th down play. I was screaming for a bootleg. Henne isn’t gonna run the wild cat but he isn’t immobile either. You could see Carolina was selling out for a run, plus if its not there, he’s outside the tackle so he can just throw it away. That being said, don’t want to take away from a greatly needed w.. with all the injuries and a short week, that was awesome. Keep it goin boys
by dolfanfromcali on Nov 20, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
#34
Ricky is the best running back Miami has ever had. He holds most of the Phins rushing records and Dave W loved him so much he ran him right out of Miami. What back at 32 do you see run like that?
It was pissing me off how Matt Millen was saying he needs to run like he was in New Orleans. He had his best years and games as a Dolphin.
by gophish on Nov 20, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great damn game Ricky is still the man
also how many yards away is Ricky to pass Larry all time thanks
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by Foy on Nov 20, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate Garner
One guy we missed from the accolades, this guy played FOUR positions on the line to fill the injuries, yes, thats FOUR positions!!!! Talk about a tough task.
Matty,
IMO, 4th and 3 is long if you line-up in what was so clear a simple run up the gut. A Goal-line defense will not surrender 3 yards on such a play.
As someone said , a bootleg or play-action, maybe a 4 WR formation but still running it? or why not even have Pat White there and have him a fake naked bootleg or something? Everyone in the world knew that was going to be a simple run in the gut.
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by MoLimits on Nov 21, 2009 2:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wear Orange Jerseys for New England !!
Hey Matty !!
I don’t know who much influence you have down there, but I for one want to see the Orange Jerseys back on for New England Battle !! I’ve never been so proud of our guys than last Thursday Night against the Panters !! That was one of the Smashest Mouth Games I have ever witnessed !! It proves to me that finally BELONG !!
I wish I could vote because we are deserving of wearing the ORANGE JERSEYS ONCE AGAIN !!
GO DOLPHINS !! RUN RICKY RUN !! and, BRADYCHEAT CAN SUCK MAH ORANGE & ORANGE BALLS !!
Lets Kick Butt Dolphins!!
by BurlyDude72 on Nov 21, 2009 10:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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