Miami Dolphins First Quarter Review
by Matty I on Oct 11, 2010 5:00 AM EDT
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PrintIt's been a very rough past two weeks for Dolphin fans. Having to endure the early week five bye has made it even more difficult for us all. But the players are back at the team's facility today and preparations for Green Bay will get underway in earnest. Before the second quarter of the Dolphins' season gets going next week, let's take a look back at the first quarter of the 2010 season and peak ahead at the second quarter - one that will be as tough (and as important) as they come.
Realigning Expectations
When the Dolphins got off to their 2-0 start with road victories in Buffalo and Minnesota, excitement for Dolphins football was as high as it's been in a while. There was also a clear shift in how fans viewed this team, raising expectations above where they were heading into the season.
Eight to ten wins. That was what most Dolphin fans (myself included) felt this team was capable of in 2010. But after back-to-back road wins and a seemingly suffocating defense, we started getting carried away. Visions of 12+ wins started dancing in our heads. But after deflating back-to-back home losses to the Jets and Pats, it's time to get back to our original expectations.
When the schedule for the Dolphins was announced last spring, many Dolphin fans were hoping to come through those very tough first eight games no worse than 4-4. That's still very possible. If I would have told you that you could sign for a 2-2 record at the bye, how many of you would have reached for a pen?
As painful as these last two weeks have been, we have to consider where this team is right now. I know it's easy to think about "what might have been." But the bottom line is that this team is right in the thick of things in the AFC. Only five teams have fewer losses than Miami.
There's still a long way to go and this team is far from done.
Play of the First Quarter
There's no question that the single most important play of these first four games was the 4th and goal stop on Adrian Peterson back in week two. The offense was struggling up in Minnesota. It was the defense that scored the go-ahead touchdown thanks to a Cameron Wake sack and forced fumble, recovered by Koa Misi for the touchdown. But the defense was reeling as Peterson began gashing the unit with run after run late in the fourth quarter.
On fourth and goal from the one with just over two minutes to go, a tired defense made just one more big play - saving the game. Peterson looked to be going outside behind his fullback. He cut back up field where he was met in the hole by Karlos Dansby, with Vontae Davis there to help clean up - keeping Peterson short of the end zone.
Just think where this team might be right now if the defense did not make that huge goal line stand.
First Quarter MVPs
In no particular order:
Jake Long - He's been a rock at left tackle despite playing through a minor knee issue. He really dominated Jared Allen back in week two and is playing at an All-Pro level. If he does this for the remaining 12 games, he'll get named a first-team All-Pro. So far this season, he's been the best LT in the league.
Davone Bess - D-Bess has been outstanding so far this year and is quickly getting the national respect he deserves. He's second on the team in receptions and receiving yards. More importantly, his effectiveness on third down continues. Heading into this past weekend, Bess was second in the NFL in third down receptions for first downs - with 8 (only two behind Anquan Boldin for league lead). Bess has also caught 80.8% of the passes thrown his way - tied for third among all receivers in the NFL. I expect to see Bess continue to excel as defenses continue to focus on that other receiver.
Brandon Marshall - He got off to a slow start in Miami but is still putting together a solid season. He's on pace for 108 receptions, which would be a team record, and 1360 yards - which would be just under the team record. His impact on the offense, though, goes beyond just stats. Defenses are being forced to game plan around containing him, freeing up guys like Bess and Anthony Fasano. He's also been an impact blocker down the field. The best part? We haven't seen the best of Brandon yet.
Vontae Davis - Opposing quarterbacks just aren't throwing in his direction this year. That says basically everything you need to know about the season Vontae is having. He had that acrobatic juggling interception around the goal line against the Vikings. Two weeks later, he shut out Randy Moss. He's shown exceptional closing speed when they do throw his way. He's been physical in run support as well - proving he's a complete corner.
Cameron Wake - Wake has been a beast getting to the quarterback. He's got three sacks and countless quarterback hurries. Teams have been forced to consistently double him. And even then, Wake is getting to the quarterback. Of course, we all knew he could rush the passer. His job against the run has been even more impressive. Occasional breakdowns setting the edge? Sure. But he also has three tackles for loss and simply looks more comfortable out there.
Kendall Langford - Langford has taken that next step and is quickly becoming a dominant 3-4 defensive end. He's been active against the run. And he has also been disruptive with his pass rush. A defense like Miami's doesn't work without guys like Langford. So far, it looks like he's progressed nicely and has taken that next step in his development.
Early Disappointments
Don't want to be a "hater." Just a short list of guys who have disappointed through these first four games:
Joe Berger - When I look at the troubles running the football, I believe the blame comes down to the interior offensive line. Richie Incognito has been good enough. But center Joe Berger as well as the right guard position (John Jerry was playing well before getting sick) has been a major obstacle for this ground game. Jake Grove, whom the Dolphins cut before the season, was an exceptional run-blocker when he was healthy. Considering he hasn't found a job yet, I'm guessing he's still not fully healthy. Regardless, Berger's struggles have made running the football much more difficult - and it's something that needs to be addressed if the team wants to get back to their power running game.
Yeremiah Bell - Maybe I'm just expecting too much from Yeremiah. But Bell has just had more lapses this year than he has historically had. He's given up big receptions. He's missed a few tackles. He just doesn't look like the same Bell that we have gotten accustomed to.
Randy Starks - The Dolphins are asking a lot from Starks. He spent all offseason preparing to play the nose but has since been asked to shift back to end while Jared Odrick recovers from injury. With that said, Starks hasn't looked as dominant as he did a year ago. I do expect him to improve as the season goes on - especially once he gets back to being the primary nose tackle.
Key Players for Next Quarter
One player from each side of the ball who is going to be important as the Dolphins look to survive these next four games:
Chad Henne - I know, I know. I'm highlighting the quarterback - the guy who is obviously going to be a critical player. Fine - flame me if you want. But here's why I couldn't look any where else on offense for this particular selection. The vultures are circling. Another bad game or two and things are going to get ugly for Henne and this coaching staff. Quarterback controversies are never good for teams - it's that simple. Henne needs to come out with a strong showing against Green Bay next week and then sustain that high level of play consistently over the next few games. And this is especially important since i do not believe Miami's running game is going to get infinitely better very quickly.
Sean Smith - Remember him? He was the rookie corner who beat out Vontae Davis last year for the starting job opposite Will Allen. Very slowly, he has seen his number of defensive snaps increase game by game since losing his starting job in camp to Jason Allen. He's done a good job with his limited role and I believe we're going to see Smith slowly getting more snaps at outside corner. Jason Allen was a good story for two games. But it's quickly approaching midnight for Jason. The Dolphins are going to need Smith to get back to playing good football - especially with some talented receivers coming up on the schedule.
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I really hope Special Teams adds a positive to the equation.
Maybe just better field position on both sides of the ball gets the team that much more motivated.
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
Im still thinking if getting rid of Ginn was a good idea
we should have at least kept him around as our return specialist
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He gave San Fran a chance yesternight.
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
by Tunaflipper on Oct 11, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah he did lol
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I agree. We should have kept Teddy Bear and his family!!
We really got nothing for him in return. I think once we got Marshall, there would certainly be times where he could line up opposite BM and then when you add Bess, someone’s got to get open. Plus as a kick returner, I think it would have been worth keeping him
My other comments:
1) I disagree that Marshall has been an MVP. Other than that one Jets Game, I don’t think he has been used appropriately. Throw the ball to him and lets see how he does !!
2) Ricky and Ronnie have been disappointing 400 yds total!! Not exactly super numbers!!
3) I guess Jason Allen had a couple of fluke games. We could have used Will Allen and Sean Smith has definately been disappointing!!
4) Obviously our special teams has been an embarassment!!!
I guess you are right 8-8 or 9-7 is not beeing overly optomistic or pessimistic especially with the next 4 games against Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Green Bay and Cincinnati
5) Maybe if we get Odrick and Crowder Back, the defense will improve!
we got Reshad Jones for Ginn
Dont delude yourself Ginn still blows, he had his yearly good game and that was not even at WR.
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i thought it was nolan carroll that we took with the san fran pick but could be wrong
its laughable hearing fans still dissing ginn….he averaged chunk yardage on kr at least once a game. better than we are doing now. we hated him off the team….let it rest. bad fan karma.
Yes. we can!
Happy to C that w/ ginn
SF ST are a whole lot better then ours.. They were getting their hands on the gunners and sending them out of the play. WE never see that…our returners always have to the beat those guys first..
by Phins4life2334 on Oct 11, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not as long as Ireland continues....
to make the moves he’s been making. I think we all know Special Teams is not made up of starters. Ireland’s continous turn over of the bottom end of the roster creates inconsistency in the Special Teams.
Agree with entire post Matty but as for key players for next quarter,
I will like to add Crowder, Jerry, Odrick, and Brown, All have been hampered by injury and now it is do or die for them to perform on a weekly basis to enable FO to evaluate them and address the needs for next season. Still believe we can win 10 plus games, once every player realize their own potential and believing in the guys beside and behind them.
Damn the sheriff, Bring on MARSHALL LAW
This has been one of the most unpredictable seasons ever!
We can do this. If we can go 3-1 for the next four, I can safely say I forget about the loses to NE and NYJ, and look forward to avenging those loses at the end of the year.
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The key pieces are in place
I like our team but our achilles heel is our lack of depth. We have good starters and have drafted fairly well in the past 3 years in terms of impact players at key positions (LT, DE, CB, QB) but the drop-off from our starters to our back-ups is HUGE. Maybe this is why Sparano keep flipping rocks every week instead of trying to make something out of the players he has. After Davone Bess & Sean Smith, we don’t have even one back-up player player would could start for any other team in the league. We’ve also seen this year why Sparano always says that you can never have enough good linemen. Sounds like 8-8 too me.
Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadian Fin Fans out there…..
by crossborderFISHingtrip on Oct 11, 2010 8:21 AM EDT reply actions
Depth
Well, most teams don’t have a #4 WR or a #4 CB that would be starters on other teams. Considering that going into this year Miami also had Will Allen up until his injury, Miami’s CB depth was very good. Miami’s #4 WR was also good enough that Minnesota traded for him to make an impact while Rice was down up until they traded for Randy Moss.
Now realizing what you meant
Ok so I thought you meant our #4 WR and #4 CB. Either way, we still have Ricky Williams, Chad Pennington, and maybe even Tyler Thigpen who could start for other teams. I also tend to believe that Tony McDaniel, Paul Soliai, and Tyrone Culver could be adequate starters for a few other teams.
upon further review.....
Ricky is a special case that wouldn’t work on any other team. QB’s yes but the others I’m not so sure about. I’m thinking more about the draft and even next training camp. I like our “starting” 22 and think it can compete with the league’s best. Can’t wait until the day we can draft for want instead of need. But which non-starter would you be fearful of losing in free agency that couldn’t be easily replaced? Think back to training camp. There wasn’t more than 2 or 3 positions up for grabs.
by crossborderFISHingtrip on Oct 11, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey everyone, I was able to watch some football this weekend but not as much as usual
and I realized that Miami…
has the quietest, least energetic and least game-altering home crowd in all of football.
Worst home field advantage in football… Miami Dolphins, getting kind of sick of the fact that teams coming into our stadium is like going to Disney Land because we make these home games a family event.
Maybe since its Monday morning I am just thinking of us losing 2 home games in a row in a quiet stadium. Or maybe its because we play Jimmy Buffet when we score Tds, Enrique during timeouts and Jennifer Lopez during the half-time show. I know that attitude comes from the coaches for our players but the stadium ambiance is downright pitiful and it needs to be addressed. This is about winning. Not getting your kid ice cream.
Here comes the blaming of the Florida Marlins again…
Matty....
Great job on the post as usual. I’d like to see our defense get lined up at full strength once this season with Crowder and Odrick back while Starks playing the middle. Since Odrick went out, the defense looks totally different and Crowder should really help in run stopping. Personally I saw us at 8-8 or 9-7 but starting 1-3 so I’ll take 2-2.
I am loving watching Wake this year. I would also like to put Dansby up for MVP since he seems to be all over the field.
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Can't wait for my Marshall jersey to get here
by More Miami than Crockett and Tubbs on Oct 11, 2010 8:42 AM EDT reply actions
The 1Q of this season is a HUGE disappointment
Before the season started, I was expecting 3-1 in the 1Q of the season. There was no reason not to expect beating all three division teams based on last years performance, the fact that Miami has better players this year and 2 of those games at home. What I didn’t expect is to see the Phins play like shit at home coming off 2 road wins especially against teams that you should know well.
But now look at the next 7 weeks. GB on the road, Pit at home, Cin on the road, Balt on the road, Ten at home, Chi at home, and Oak on the road. Are any of these games gimme’s? The combined record of the next seven opponents is 21-13.
Right now the Phins offense is ranked 26th in the league in points scored. Their defense is ranked 24th in points allowed. They are a -3 in turnover differential. And their special teams are a disaster. What all this tells me is that they are not doing anything well and to think that they will magically flip a switch and everything will be OK is unrealistic.
The direction of this team will be determined over the next couple of weeks. Hopefully there will be improvement. But right now I am not that optimistic.
"It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." MACBETH
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dolphins defense ??
excellent post MATTY !!
the offense is no concern 2 me , the problem areas as u know
1. special teams 2. DEFENSE , believe it or not my concern is
not the special teams its the DEFENSE??
lets LOOK @ this 2 and 2 record. the 1st 2 games on the road
the defense played hard-nose old-school football.
when they got back 2 miami the defense got SOFT??
i was surprise how easy it was 2 run & pass on this dolphins defense??
the first 2 games the defense was n the top 5 n the NFL,now w/the first
4 games the defense has dropped out of the top 10.
i am hoping MIKE NOLAN can put that genius mind 2 use and get us back on
track. Heal soon Jared Odrick the defense need u.
lastly i want 2 give a shout out 2 Cameron Wake !!! this guy gives a 110% effort
on each play. if the rest of this dolphins defense put the effort (excluding vontae davis)
like WAKE the dolphins record would b 4 and 0 .
this^ and offense as well with exception of Marshall, Long, and Bess.
Damn the sheriff, Bring on MARSHALL LAW
by fin4three5yrs on Oct 11, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Dolphin defense only gave up 14 I think
To NE, i say only bad game was jets… Offense needs to execute and playcalling is AWFUL
by Goon305Boy10 on Oct 11, 2010 11:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heres the thing
Notice the dropoff from when we were playing with and without both jerry and odrick. With odrick,and starks in the middle,wake wasnt as troubled by the double team,at least,he didnt have to work as hard. When jerry was in,we averaged 5.4 yards per carry,and it seemed fasano was able to catch more passes because he wasnt called upon as much for protection duties.
Looking at it this way,with crowder out as well,it seems we have a deep crack down the middle of our defense. One that is also affecting the play of both misi and bell. Contrary to popular belief,these two rooks have become a vital part in the production on both sides of the ball.
Sure,their stats on paper arent eye popping stats,but sometimes its the things you DONT see that are important to the production if a team
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Oct 11, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree
it’s like MIke Nolan had to much respect for NE and Jets. We stopped blitzing and stopped flying around the ball. Why play those teams and not blitz and mix up your defenses schemes. I liked the first two games when our defense was all over the place, you never knew where players were blitzinf from they just came. I think thats where this team needs to get back too and thats when this team will turn around. Defense wins championships and offense scores points, and they are capable of that!
Marshall deep threat theory?
What is the purpose of having Marshall if you are not going to throw the ball more than 12 yds at a time? Miami needs to open up the offensive play book, if they have any plays designed to go deep? The Defense just has to pin their ears back and take their chances. It is time to become desperate in attitude and take it to someone. Let them guess what we’re going to do for once! I’m tired of the reactionary offense and Defense. Put someone away for once, instead of letting them stay in the game.
You cant just go deep because you want to
You need the players that can get deep. Hartline, Bess and Fasano do not have the size nor speed to get behind defenses
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Oct 11, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
wake up !!
if you have to rely on your tight end going deep you have a team with alot of problems. you want fasano to do exactly what hes doing using the middle of the field and most of the time those plays are short to mid range. you want your tight end open in the 10 to 20 yard range to move the chains and be a possession receiver. historically tight ends are not game breakers!!! lets go phins !!!!!!
answer
gates is a terrific tight end but lets face it he also benefits greatly from the passing offense that the chargers have used for the past 30 years going back to before coryell/ fouts era. that being said how would gates fare if he had to stay in and block for over 200 plays a season like fasano does. all i’m saying is that fasano is a morer than credible tight end who is solid in every aspect of his game. it’s unfortunate for him that he came here when the fins are a featured running team. his stats should improve this year if henne begins to look at more than one receiver on a play. i’m satisfied with fasano he’s a solid dependable player, of which this offense needs more of.anyway it was nice to finally have a dialog with someone on this site. i see the fins beating the packers on sunday probably something like 28-24 LETS GO PHINS
I'm glad Kendall Langford gets a mention.
I think he has looked really good. I also am in favour of Sean Smith coming back in. I’m not knocking Jason Allen, I just thought that last year, he covered well and his receiver didn’t seem to get thrown to much. Someone with stats is welcome to tell me I’m wrong, that was just my impression from watching. Bit of tackling practice….
I hope the coaches are telling Henne "your our QB no matter what happens for the entire season!" I think he needs to hear that. He will become good!
GEtSICK 4 JC
by GEtSICK13 on Oct 11, 2010 10:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
Jared Odrick
He is bigger for this team than Sean Smith IMO. He was a beast against the run in week one and blew up Spiller on more than one occasion. Jason Allen isn’t playing like an all-pro like in weeks one and two, but he’s been ok. Both really are important but Odrick is more important for me. BTW I attend Penn State University.
We're pretty much where I expected so I'm not freaking at all
Ugly win in Buffalo, huge win in Minny. That was great.
Then a tough loss to the Jets who are a great team whether we like it or not. We could have won that game, but didn’t and it happens – can’t beat yourself up about it.
Then the Pats game – this was the only true disaster of the 1st quarter. We had the beating of them and imploded in a bad way. Also, since I hate the Pats way more than the Jets it hurt like hell.
So yeah, that sucked. But anyone who thought this was a 12 win team is smoking crack. 12 win teams are those that have been good for years, have settled and excellent QBs, and often play in weak divisions.
I said 8 wins would be par, 10 would be a birdie and 11 an eagle. Still agree with that.
No one’s pulling away in the league this year. Everyone has flaws. Few teams will be better than 10-6. I think we match up well against Pitt and Balt. GB is badly injured, Cincy is utter crap. It’s still there for us. The key is never performing like we did against the Pats ever again. I have faith that we won’t.
Just to compare
The 49ers were expected to win their division and are 0-5.
I like where we’re at, thanks.
I Agree
BBne head Parcells had to let Ginn go because he was a draftee of the last regime. He is a dangerous return man and the difference between starting on the 40 and what we are doing now, starting on the 15!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
*Bone-head
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Pitt gets Rapistberger back so I dont think we win that game (Mendenhall is a good back)
Balt’s defense will eat our interior line up. Henne isnt winning a game in the air for us. Green Bay and Cincinatti look very flawed so far. GB cant run it and Cin can but choose to throw it way too much
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Oct 11, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Scared of him?
Cameron wake will feast on someone keeping the plays going for that long.
The biggest dissapointment this year is Parcells.
Everyone, including me, drank the Parcells Kool-aid after the 1-15 season. Parcells is a snake oil salesman. He comes with nothing more than hype. When it becomes obvious that he has no concept of the modern game, he leave…and leaves quickly.Lebatard is right on!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
This is just babble from the sickbed
What on earth are you on about?
You think Parcells built a winner?
You didn’t buy the 3 year crap like everyone else? He is another Saban. Parcells hasn’t been relevant since the Giants 20 years ago. However, he leaves before the house of cards fall at every job so that his hype carries on. We all fell for it! If anyone other than Parcells had the draft flops like White and Turner, everyone would be calling for his head!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
you say he comes with nothing more than hype
I’m afraid you are categorically wrong. He obviously has solid credentials. If you feel he is past it, that’s your affair, but we did go from 1-15 to the playoffs upon his arrival. I don’t see how you can dismiss that.
I'm not sayint the guy is not better than the people who bult the crap of the Wanstedt-Cam Cam era,
Just that he is not the champion builder that was sold to us. He is all smoke and mirrors. I’m happy to see that Sporano is out from Bill’s protection. Now he can make it as a coach or not ,based on his own merit. We went from 1-15 to 11-5 because the Jets cut Pennington. Remember that before that luck fell into our lap we were looking at who…McCown or Beck?!! that was what the Parcells camp was getting ready to run with…don’t forget that!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Weeeeelllll
justa minute.
We’ll agree that he’s better all of the post Shula era? Maybe we can.
All high mgm’t personnel come in as champion buiders -that’s how they’re marketed.
Parcell’s has had a champion builder record of creating rock solid org’s. Whether they win (or not) is more up to the football gods (& those “other” championship builders).
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
Why is everyone giving Parcells a free pass?
I will not. He is mediocre at best. we are again heading to an 8-8 year, where is the improvement, the 11-5 record with the easy schedule? The minute we hit the playoffs we were crushed by a real team. I’m tired of mediocrity. I hope that this team goes all the way, but I’m not convinced so far. Parcells=hype and people should admit it and stop believing in it. Give Ireland and Sporano 1 year on their own, then cut the ties to Parcell’s apostles and get a real GM if Ireland and Sporano can’t cut it.
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Being supportive doesn't equal a free pass.
Might you be doing the diametrical opposite of those you are calling out?
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
Here's sumpin' to look at
Look down to the lower right slide show about Bill Parcell’s
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
I'm not calling out Parcells
He is no longer a part of the Dolphins. How are you being supportive of someone who quit on your team. He brought us to mediocrity and hauled ass!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
That is simply stating the facts:
Dallas…no championships
NY Jets…no championships
NE Pats…LOST superbowl
Miami…1 playoff game, 1 losing season
ALL HYPE and nothing elite!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Okay, you are being overly critical of those you are accusing of being overly critical.
Dallas went 13-3 after BP left. Hmm, Owner issues?
The Jets went 12-4 (yeah, the 8-8) Hmm, GM issues?
Pats getting to the SB? Are you kidding me? That’s a failure?
Miami’s future is still undecided.
There’s no hype there. And I’m not saying it’s elite. I am saying solid. We’re you expecting a 1-2 year turnaround to elite? Who’s that guy we should’ve hired?
I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg
by Tunaflipper on Oct 11, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I didn't say 1 or 2 year turnaround...
The three years thing was the common theme when BP was hired. I believe that even this site pushed it. What is solid, 9-7, 8-8? That is what BP has built. We all were sold on the fact that the Dolphins would be better than that this year. It wouldn’t seem so bad if BP would face the music and admit that he needs more time to build a winner, but he tucks tail and runs…sorta Sabanish! Again, hype! Owner issues…GM issues, no one wants to speak up and actually call it what it is…BP issues!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
I'll not go with the tuck's tail theory. He negotiated that in his contract.
The building process is still in motion and this year is yet still in motion. If he’s left it to Ireland & Sparano maybe he’s done what he can do.
I shall not let you jump off the wagon. I cannot let you drink that kool aid.
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That’s why I’m tired of mediocrity. I just think Parcells was a load of hot air. Did we or did we not hear 3 years? I figured that meant 3 years and we will be a force in the NFL, not 3 years and BP runs off!
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Let me add that I was one of the people that thought BP was the guy to build an elite team
Maybe that is why I feel so disapointed in the guy.
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
i made a thread bout it
no-one seemed to care. Big Bill from Biscuitville has no loyalty, we all knew that. He got his “hype” with the impact of LT, personally he left us with a bunch of bust that are no longer on the roster, same as cam & everyone else. I will never give him a pass, in a few years, everyone will add him to the Satan class of names. Why is it always the 1-15 to 11-5? Parcells didnt do it, our team did. We had Josh M & John B untill Penne was cut. Look at all the 2’nds, 3’rds, etc gone, hell even Shawn Murphy wasnt that late of pick. BP era is over, old school style doesnt work anymore in the No Fun League. Fans wanted “action”, thats what they are getting from most teams. More people hate BP than like him, I guess its like the BP oil spill & BP VP, no one likes it. 11-5 was the easiest schedule for any team in over 12 years, stats people bring it up! Still got blew-out in the play-offs didnt we?
Take a breather… remember how happy everyone was for Cam Cam??? Do you? or do I need to go through old post and call ur names out??
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2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
That seems a more reasonable way to put it...
I still tend to disagree. Drafting Jake Long was alright by me as a building block. That’s also not that old fashioned, taking a left tackle first overall.
Anyway, i feel now we can respectfully disagree, and together, cheer on whatever he did leave us with.
HELP!!!!
Could some tell me what Tuna’s roll and positiom is with the Dolphins. There is a dicussion over at BTB that he is only a consultant and not in charge anymore. What is the real story?
Lock n Load
the story is he is only a consultant and not in charge any more
Jeff Ireland is calling the shots now.
I could not have said better
At least the part about Realigning Expectations. As I told MaxwellsDemon aka Dictionary Man. We have a long way to go and anything can happen.Getting healthy would be a great start. We already have a bunch of new starters as it is. On offense and defense. The interior line and both wide receivers on offense. And on defense 4 LB’s,FS,DE,NT and CB. They need more time playing together to bound as solid unites.
I also agree on the Play Of The First Quarter, but not the fact that the offense was struggling. In a defense battle field position is very important. And even though the offense only scored one touchdown. It’s the main reason the defense got theirs. By pinning the Vikes on their on 5 yard line.
Now as well as we think the defense played. I think they looked a lot like last years Super Bowl champs the New Orleans Aints. Giving up plenty yards, but getting turnovers at just the right time. We let Adrian Peterson slash and dash though us for four quaters. Favre didn’t have a great game,but besides the turnover he looked pretty good. The defense also put the offense in horrible field position. Having to start in side the five yard three times. Twice on the one and once on the three.
To start the game. First hafl.
1st drive:Min29 10 plays 45 yards to Mia 26 4 and 2 stopped on downs
2nd drive: Min20 4 plays 9 yards punt
3rd drive: Min14 11 plays 73 yards Int Mia 1
4th drive:Min8 9 plays 42 yards punt
2nd half
1st drive: Min5 3 plays -5 fumble Mia TD
2nd drive: Min26 6 plays 61 yards Int Mia
3rd drive: Mia3 2 plays TD
4th drive Min11 13 plays 78 yards FG
Last drive: Min34 1 play Int ball game
Time of position Min 35:48 Mia 24:12
Without the turnover the Vike could’ve beaten us by kicking FG’s. As good as we looked we also looked bad. the key to that game was keeping Brett on the ground. History show he’ll give the ball up.
And I’d Also give Dansby a 1st quater MVP. He’s been worth every penny thus far.
Matty do they keep up with the holding calls for the players that are being held? Because wake would have at least 4 more sack this season. There should be a way to give credit to the defensive player.
Oh and I hope hurricane Randy attack Revis Island and leaves it covered in Moss. LOL
Good post as usual. Go Fins!!!!
by NawlinsPhinPhan on Oct 11, 2010 2:25 PM EDT reply actions
i have been very impressed with wake
i was hoping he would turn it up and he did. he has looked unblockable at times. we’ll find out alot about this team on sunday. after a bye, we’ll see if they can move on after the last two turds they left on the field. we’ve historically played well against the packers, but the past doesn’t mean shit for right now. smoke’em if you got’em.
37 years is long enough to wait for another Super Bowl title. How about it Dolphins?
people need to quit bashing henne
hes not a great qb he is very good for where he is if they would let him play his game he would do a lot better
i dont understand why allen get canned so quickly.
smith gets burned plays off no ints and misses tackles. and he ges a pass. allen misses a coupel and lets a coupel go in one game and he gets canned. mind you he had a few picks and shouldve had even more an is very diruptive and he sucks. i just dont agree.
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no mention of special team disappointment
no mention of any disappointments on special teams? how about all of our returners – looking like keeping ginn just to have a dynamic returner would have been a good idea
other nominees are the new defensive starters that have been absent since game 1? where have chris clemmons dreads been since dominating the bills?
thunder. rule of thumb
if you dotn se ehtme gettign beat they are doing a good job.
vontae and clemons have been holding it down.
special teams have literally sunk this team this year im so pissed.
really surprised special teams wasnt mentioned.
j allen shoudl eb playign though thats my opinion.
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Jets
Watching the Jets’ tonight made me come up with a very disturbing fact. Taking my Phin-fan hat off and being totally objective, the Jets’ are better than us at virtually every position. RB is the only position where I believe we’re comparable. That’s a terrible indictment on the people who have put this thing together. What’s equally disturbing is that NE comes down here and whips us even while that franchise is in “rebuild” mode and stockpiling draft picks next year. They now have eight picks in the first 4 rounds, including TWO 1st rounders’! How are we ever going to catch up with these teams when we waste picks on the Pat Whites’ and Patrick Turners’ of the world, not to mention the John Nalbones’ and Shawn Murphys’! Hate to say it, but we’ve been totally schooled at player procurement and development by our two most hated division rivals. It’s sad, all this while we’re building disco’s at the stadium! AWFUL!
by Biggest Dolphin Fan on Oct 12, 2010 2:39 AM EDT reply actions
Agreed...
2009 was like picking up a fat chick, You had a little fun, but you don't necessarily want to see it again.
Dance Fever and TJ Hooker rock! Long live Adrian Zmed!
Rodgers doubtful Mathews out
W might beat the Pack!!!
Yes, Rodgers likely NOT playing and they have a ton of other key injuries!
So that is a good thing for the Phins! The perfect time to meet the Pack…in G.B. We should hopefully be able to take care of this one fairly easily (if there is such a thing) and if we’re as good as we should be… and then back to the tough schedule again.. but we need to take care of this opportunity first.. beat this team when they’re down!
by dolphinsfan4life on Oct 12, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent post Matty
Looks like Green Bay is beatable this coming Sunday… lol
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by Alpha6 on Oct 12, 2010 10:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
All around I just don't see it.
There are glaring needs that other teams seem to be able to hid with decent players. Our Special Teams is horrific an is going to impact us all season. We have the catalyst in place but bad coaching. We are in disarray and are going 8-8. another loser year but this time we have something to build on.
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