Week 1, Miami @ Atlanta

by dolphanforever on Jun 8, 2009 10:15 AM EDT

I just want to break down the first game of the season a little bit. Yeah I know there is not to much I can do but I will see what I can come up with.

Now first things first. Was Matt Ryan really that good last year or was it just a fluke? He even said in an interview with Eisen on NFL Network that he wants to be consistent so he knows what it takes to be succesful. I know they have a great receiving corps to work with and if Ryan gets time he will pick apart the defense. But last year he made a lot or rookie mistakes and if he can't have them fixed this game I believe we can win this game. But if he does fix them and plays smart, we will have an exciting game.

Their defense doesn't worry me too much because I know Sparano will have them prepared well to go up against them. I think Brown will get into a groove and I think that we will use the Wildcat or Spread formation in the 2nd half and not the first. Just a random hunch I have. I believe we can do short throws and have an efficient running game against them. But it is too early to be looking ahead but Im just doing a prediction of what I believe. If we hold Ryan and his offense to making mistakes we can win this game. If their offense can't be stopped then we will end up with a shootout with the Falcons. I believe we win this game in their house with a defense that stops Ryan and an efficient day from Brown and CP10. Dolphins win 24-17.

On one last note it is going to be interesting have the Coach of the Year up against the 2nd running coach of the year. Mikey and Tony. This should be interesting.:-)

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A little early to be dissecting

but I can’t say I blame you.

Anyone going up for this one since it is in our delightful neighbor of a state to the north? I will be heading up with some buddies and it would be awesome to make it a huge gathering of Dolfans on opening day… IN ATL.

by boozer on Jun 8, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Im goin!

do you know when individual tickets go on sale? Me and a couple of buddies will be heading up there from tallahassee.

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by Madman29 on Jun 8, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm going, too!

Coming down from D.C. One of us should collect some e-mails, plan some sort of meet-up or maybe (if there are enough of us)…even group seating? Boozer or madman, either of you willing to handle that? If not I could try…I lead a ‘Fins group here in the District so I’m no stranger to organizing.

by elzatcho on Jun 9, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

my email is dolfan2915@aim.com

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by Madman29 on Jun 9, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Boozer........... is that for Emerson, or Carlos.. ??

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by Alpha6 on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Ryan throws 4 INTs

We win 49-3

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by chrislucas on Jun 8, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Defense comes to play (6 sacks, 2 fumbles, 2 ints)

making for an easy game. Ginn and Taylor have big games 34-6.

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by Phintastic on Jun 8, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

I think this is going to be a close game hopefully we win so we can shut Kipers mouth about us not taking Ryan

the key for both teams to win is most def how well the D plays I would say we have the better Defense but I would give Atlanta the nod on offense we really need to put the pressure on Matt and force him to make bad plays,also we need to stop Turner and the true test for our secondary to keep White and Gonzo at bay jesus he was a stud against us in the KC game he could very well be a big factor in this game as well.

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by Foy on Jun 8, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Michael Turner

That’s a potent offense on a play-off caliber team. Fortunately history is on our side: ATL has never had back to back winning seasons which means they have never been a back to back play-off caliber team.

What better way to keep that tradition going with a FIN WIN.

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by DolfinPhan on Jun 8, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

You Forgot Tony G

I think he will hurt us!

by psldolfan on Jun 9, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed here...

… they seem to have put up some good pieces on offnese that should make them better.

However, it’s their defense that will hurt them this year. Yeah they drafted a LB, but it’s not enough.

They’ll be like NO… the offense trying to keep up with the points, cause the defense can’t stop anyone….

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by Alpha6 on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed

didn’t they lose Michael Boley as well?

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by Little Nicky 21 on Jun 9, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Tough Game ...

ATL has really upgraded there already strong offense with the addition of Tony G. and with another off season with Matty Ice it should be a tough offense to stop, if the Dolphins can stop Turner I like our chances in this game. While there offense is very good the ATL defense i think will struggle this year with the loss of Brooking to DAL which should cause them a lot of problems and games this season.

The Wildcat errr WildPat will cause them too many problems Dolphins win 28 – 17

by markus_13 on Jun 8, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

i see a close game, with all the respect there are due making the playoff's last year!

they win the coin toss elect to recive the kickoff. a small front come’s through at the start of the game, we take the wind at our back’s. the kickoff goe’s out of the in zone, they get the ball at the 20 first play run -1yd. 2nd play short pass to the flat gain 3yds. 3rd. play drop’s back to pass taylor make’s an inside move & befor the game’s three minute’s SACK!!!!! O well that’s as far as i’m going right/now we win 28-24 one of the greatest game’s of the year with all the penalties & whoplaw about the wildas$ white cat ending’s. pat white comes in in the fourth q. there’s 4 minuts too play. some reason a safty come’s up to the line of scimage, there’s a shift brown move’s up, white move’ to slot befor the safty can move back into place hick of the ball with the safty out of place it’s an easy 6 point after we win!!!!!!!!

by wild zion beaver on Jun 8, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions