Dolphins vs Falcons: Four things to watch for tonight
by Matty I on Aug 27, 2010 5:00 AM EDT
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Tonight the Dolphins take the field at Sun Life Stadium to play in what amounts to a "dress rehearsal" for the regular season game. This is the game that will most resemble a meaningful regular season game, with the starters playing into the third quarter.
Head coach Tony Sparano said this week that though this is only a preseason game, it's a good barometer to find out where the Dolphins stand right now:
"This is a team I consider a playoff team from the NFC, and from our end we consider ourselves to be one. So this will be a good challenge. I'd like to play well when you bring your first groups out there for a little more time."
With that said, let's talk about just four of the many things we should be watching for tonight.
-Consistency is the key for the offense. Last week I wondered how the Dolphins' first-team offense would bounce back after a really ugly performance in the preseason opener against a below average (to say the least) Tampa Bay defense. Needless to say, after a slow start last week Chad Henne and the starting offense quickly put our worries to bed. The passing attack looked crisp and efficient. Henne looked excellent. The offense showed the kind of resiliency that you want to see.
But now the offense has to show consistency. Outside of the center position, the starting offense is set. Nobody is really playing for jobs. Instead I'll be focusing in on how well the offense moves the ball against a playoff contending NFC team. Will the offensive line again provide the quarterback enough time to scan the defense and make a throw? Will Henne again be accurate with his passes and make the right reads? Are the dropped passes by the starting receivers a thing of the past? This is really the final tune-up for the starting offense. Let's hope for another strong showing.
-It's time for the secondary to improve. The Dolphins will likely face Matt Ryan and the Falcons' starting offense for a little over a half tonight. This means the secondary will have to put up with play-makers like Roddy White, Harry Douglas, and Tony Gonzalez - also known as players who are far more dangerous than the guys the Dolphins have faced in their first two preseason games.
Sean Smith and Vontae Davis have already allowed enough long pass completions to worry even the most optimistic Dolphin fan. Sure, some will talk about how Mike Nolan has been using a very "vanilla" defensive game plan in the preseason. But when the games actually count and the Dolphins start bringing pressure, these corners are going to be asked to defend receivers one-on-one. Are you confident they'll be able to do it?
-Which back-up receiver will set himself apart? That's the question now following the trade of Greg Camarillo to Minnesota. Patrick Turner, Marlon Moore, and Roberto Wallace are the three players who have seen their window of opportunity open wider than ever. One of these three are going to make the team. Another has a very good chance - though the Dolphins could end up scouring the waiver wire to find their fifth receiver. Regardless, it's time for one of these three to step up.
Moore has been the most impressive this preseason, though he's played against the bottom of the opposition's roster. Still, he's got speed and the ability to create some YAC - which we know Tony Sparano is looking for. Turner, though, has great size and may have finally had the light come on after a very disappointing rookie season. Wallace possesses the best combination of size and speed but has shown the least this preseason. Once the starters come out tonight, all eyes will be on these three receivers to see which ones seize the moment.
-The coaching staff will be looking to see who stands out on special teams. Many of the remaining position battles could come down to who are the best special teams players. Roster spots at positions such as inside linebacker, wide receiver, and cornerback could come down to who performs the best on special teams. And for good reason, too.
Miami has had some major struggles this preseason in various aspects of special teams. Their punt protection has struggled mightily, surrendering two blocked punts already. Their kick and punt coverage units have allowed far too many long returns - partly because poor tackling and partly because of poor angles. And the guys who are supposed to be blocking for their own return men haven't given Nolan Carroll (kick returns) and Davone Bess (punt returns) many lanes to run through. For guys struggling to make the bottom of this roster, performing well on special teams could be their ticket to the 53 man roster.
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also an interesting battle will happen tonight
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I agree with some of the things and I’ll be looking for a lot of the same. I want to see the offense continue last week’s performance as well.
I definitely agree with secondary. Smith is a very polarizing CB (highest success rate for NFL CBs last year, but highest YPC allowed). Both Smith and Davis need to lock down the outside and stop giving up big plays. The blitzes may help them, but if the offense beats the blitzes while Smith and/or Davis are man-to-man, we may see our fair share of big plays during the season. I’d like to see at least 3 or 4 blitzes by the first string defense tonight.
I’m not so concerned about special teams because a lot of the players currently on the unit won’t be with Miami come September.
Players I’m looking out for:
Benny Sapp – We need to see if he can handle the nickel CB for us.
Jake Grove and Joe Berger – Tonight, one of these players needs to win the job. I’m betting on Grove.
Chris Clemons – He’s played pretty well so far, but tonight is the night to show the coaching staff (and showing the fans would be nice too) the Dolphins made the right deceision pressing forward with him as our starter.
Patrick Turner – Can he show enough he deserves to be the #4 WR? He’s played pretty well so far, but he still has a lot more to show for us to have confidence in him.
Brian Hartline – It’s a good thing he’s our #2 WR, otherwise we wouldn’t even know if he’s been playing during this preseason. I have faith in our youngster, but he needs to continuously show up for us to take advantage of Marshall’s arrival. Tonight is the night where he needs to start being consistent.
Nolan Carroll – He was great in the first game, not so much in the second game. He’s competing with Jason Allen to see where he ranks on Miami’s depth chart. I’m sure he’ll make the roster regardless, but tonight’s game may determine just how much playing time he gets on Sundays.
David Martin – Time to show up. Is he a player we brought in to be our #2 TE or is he not what he used to be and ends up being a training camp body? The coaching staff has already said that everything being equal, they will go with the younger guy. David Martin, that means you better show you’re the same player prior to the injury.
Lydon Murtha – He really needs to show something, anything at all. If he doesn’t, Miami might look to the FA wire to see if they can get a backup OT and cut Murtha.
I think we need to lay off Hartline for a bit...
Once again we are running vanilla offense and we haven’t even seen how Henning is going to open up this offense. I don’t see Hartline as a typical #2 like say TO will be in Cinci. Hartline works best when he’s in motion or when he is lined up as the #1. Most of the plays that Hartline did well is when he took advantage of a look that the defense gave him. He’s not physically gifted like Marshall, but he’s smart. In regular season you’ll see him work the defense, and that’s when he will strike. Preseason, he’s going to be very low key. Get off his back, he’s are #2 receiver.
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Sorry...
We have a general idea how Henning will run the offense because he has for a few years now. For Hartline or any other WR to be effective in my book they need to be able to beat a CB 1-on-1, not just by throwing him in motion all the time. If we had to put Hartline in motion for him to be effective, we are essentially limiting our offense to cater to him.
Can't get mismatches by playing 1v1 all game with your #2 receiver...
I’m not gonna expect Hartline to beat some corner who can run a 4.3 40, that’s a joke. But you put hartline in motion, maybe a slower safety slides over, or even a linebacker and bam, Hartline is golden. That’s called Offense in the Pros. Makes it easier too when our #1 can beat double coverage more than 40% of the time. I see your reasoning, but I don’t think thats how it works in our Offense.
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Hartline
I don’t expect Hartline to consistently be a mismatch with the #2 CB. I do expect for him to get open on his own at times though. And yes, I do expect him to beat some corner who runs a 4.3. We expect Marshall to do it too, don’t we? There is always more things than just speed. Beating the competition 1-on-1 is called offense in the pros, not styling your offense around the #2 WR because he can’t beat a player unless he’s in motion. Luckily, I don’t think Hartline needs to be in motion to beat someone. If he did, I would suggest Miami look elsewhere for another WR.
You're fun...
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Who says we can't do both?
Hartline may be best when working in motion or in unorthodox formations, but I think he’ll develop enough to be able to beat CB’s 1v1 at a decent rate. I’m sure he’ll see his fair share of looks by lining up wide and by going in motion
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That is what I'm hoping for
I don’t doubt Hartline has the ability to beat CBs when he’s not in motion or the focus of trying to find a mismatch for him. I think he has enough ability to handle his own.
But you can't compare Hartline to Marshall
Marshall is 6’4" 230 and is hard to bring down, so that’s how he makes his big plays. Hartline is no where near the physical specimen as Marshall nor does he have the speed. But it’s ok because Hartline is a crafty receiver and will find ways to get open
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Wait I thought you hated Hartline or am I confusing you with DRoyce again?
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You must have me confused because unlike some
I don’t hate, I appreciate
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by Deuce Black on Aug 27, 2010 3:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL I think you might just have some hate in that heart of yours I just am
not sure who its for.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, just spoke to my doctor and he confirmed
There’s not a drop of hateration in my blood
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by Deuce Black on Aug 27, 2010 3:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thats a good thing because hating others is no way to go through life
but I still need to see a copy of your tests.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
You got that right but haters gon keep on hatin, besides they're pretty useful motivational tools
And I’ll have my doc fax it to you lol
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by Deuce Black on Aug 27, 2010 4:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah ok.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 28, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hartline seems to be visiting Ginnlandia in terms of the critism he's starting to get.
I agree, it’s early days and the test will be when the bullets are live. I hate the fact they traded Camarillo, but they wouldn’t have done it unless they were convinced Hartlne (who’s just 23 BTW) could do this job.
List of players as physically gifted as Brandon Marshall:
Andre Johnson
Brandon Marshall
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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 27, 2010 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I have stated before in other posts
Ginn and Wilson are gone so our fans need another whipping boy. It appears to me that ever since we got Marshall, Hartline has assumed that role along with Pat White. Both of those players are 2nd year players. Let them actually get on the field in a meaningful regular season game during their 2nd season before we start wanting to feed them to the sharks.
I don’t hear any one bitching about Marshall and his drops this preseason. I think I have seen him drop 3 already and he is supposed to be the saviour of our team to hear people rave about him.
Don’t get me wrong, I love BM, and think the drops are nothing more than a result of bad weather and it being preseason. I think when the season is over and done with ALL of our WRs will have very solid years. Lets just please stop blasting Hartline.
Isn’t is a goal in most sports to try to get a mis-match? They try it basketball, they try it baseball, but apparently it isn’t ok to try and get Hartline mis-matched against a defensive player.
by Vanman_FishFan13 on Aug 27, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Hartline and the bashing
I think people are just disappointed they haven’t seen Hartline getting open much and making plays, not just him dropping a few passes. Besides, Pat White is by far the biggest whipping boy with Channing Crowder being second in line. Hartline is far from the crosshairs I think.
As for creating mismatches, the NFL is a bit different than MLB and the NBA. For the NBA, they have 5-on-5 for players and generally, the teams focus around 1 or 2 players. In MLB, the only “matchup” is pitcher vs hitter. In the NFL, every play is about 11 vs 11. Yes, teams try to create mismatches, but you can’t build your offense with one player (Hartline in this case) continuously being the one trying to take advantage of a mismatch. The offense will still try to create mismatches with the TEs, Marshall, Bess, and Brown. When the Dolphins do that, they will still need Hartline to be able to perform and will need him to be able to beat his man when not being put in a position of advantage.
MLB
Lefty hitters vs. lefty pitchers. Mis-match of the game.
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by Dave.Phuller on Aug 27, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless your name is Josh Hamilton.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Three kinds of mismatches in football.
Fast on slow (this includes quick, smart and experienced)
Big on small (includes tall and strong)
Many on few
In terms of O and D it’s a two-way street.
Even more than Basketball the idea is to try to create then take advantage of a mismatch. If Hartline catches 40 passes for a 15 yd average and 5 tds it will be because Marshall will have caught 90 Bess 70 and the TEs 70. He will have had a hand in creating mismatches.
What we want out of him is the ability to punish a defence that forgets about him or doesn’t pay him enough attention.
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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 27, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Also good technique vs. poor/bad technique although not as obvious.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll buy that.
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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 27, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Those mismatches
An offense can’t control those “mismatches” if that is what you want to call it. Being faster or taller isn’t necessarily a mismatch. Is lining Patrick Turner on Darelle Revis a mismatch in Miami’s favor because he’s taller? No. What I am talking about anyways was Heater;s suggestion of Hartline having the mismatch by going in motion. What I am saying is Miami can’t put Hartline in motion on every play just so he can get a mismatch when they will likely try to put other players (Marshall, Fasano, Brown, Bess) in motion to take advantage of those players, but they’d be unable to do so if they put Hartline in motion every play.
I disagree
I think people are still optimistic about Hartline, but they’re disappointed in his preseason games, which is only temporary if he starts catching more passes. To be fair, it wasn’t all Ginn’s fault because he was such a high pick. Hartline has less pressure because we’re asking him to be a #2 WR, not a #1.
A lot of Ginn’s criticism also came about because his reluctance to take the hits, avoid contact, and run out of bounds.
I have no doubt that Hartline can beat CB's 1v1...
Look at the play where Hartline got behind Finnegan against the Titans, poorly thrown ball, but he did get behind and had to make big time adjustment to make the play. I just feel that Hartline is better at making plays when in motion or out of the slot position, which is where your #2 will end up a lot.
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I have no doubt Hartline can beat CBs 1v1 either. I’m just hoping we see him do it on a consistent basis. If Hartline can reel in 40-60 catches for us, I think he will do well for us this year. Brandon Marshall and Davone Bess are likely to get their share so it’s not like I’m counting on him to get 75 receptions as a #2 WR.
you better add
Larry Fitzgerald onto that list of physically gifted players.
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be looking at all our new starters and 2nd year players,
but especially, Clemons, Vontae and Sean, Misi, Odrick and Hartline, all these players need to show something if I am to believe Sparano that we are a playoff team, all of these players are being counted on for critical positions and so far this preseason their is little to show for it from any of these guys.
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Clemons and Odrick
Have looked good, at least from what I’ve seen. Clemons has been solid every time I’ve seen him except for that stupid scramble play for a 1st in the Bucs game. Other than that I’ve seen him react well and make good plays in the run game. Odrick has been a force, he gets double teamed a lot and if you’ve noticed our rush defense so far, he’s been an integral part of that.
Vontae and Sean – we’ll see how that turns out, they’ve both been lackluster thus far in the preseason. Misi hasn’t been as good as I’d hoped but I think he should progress a lot. Hartline has been sucking it up this preseason, but eh, it happens.
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He is jumping to conclusions…Seriously, its a board game with different conclusions on it that you can “jump” to. Its gonna give the pet rock a run for its money.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Aug 27, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
no
that would have been a mat….
You see, it is a mat with a bunch of different conclusions on it. And so you jump on it, and you are jumping to conclusions! Get it?!?
That is a terrible idea! Yeah, that is the worst idea that I have ever heard!
LOL, love that movie!!
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by texascowpunk on Aug 27, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
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by uncle finster on Aug 27, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
quick
where is fr8 to jump all over this one?!?! ;)
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I'd just like to be able to watch the game.
Instead of broadcasting the game the NFL Network is showing:
NFL FOOTBALL FOLLIES: SUPER DUPER FOOTBALL FOLLIES
Now isn’t that love?
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What? You don't want to stay up until 2 am to watch it?
Why show a live game when you can air reruns of guys with 70’s haircuts saying “Hi Mom?”
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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 27, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
HOW IS THIS A TEST FOR OUR OFFENSE???
OKAY, Atlanta is a playoff team.BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they ranked 21st in total defense and 28th in pass defense, the real test is if out defense can make stops against a decent offense
Hey there, it's still early.
Your yelling in my coffee!
I figger it’s a test in that the O should dominate all (1st team) game.
And yeah, it’s definitely a test for the D.
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Well like Matty said, it's a test to see if they're consistent
And we played really well against a shotty defense last week, let’s see if we can play well against a shotty defense this week. Even if it’s a weak defense, consistency is consistency am I right? Lol
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Our defense against there offense.
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by Seminolephinatic on Aug 27, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Odrick - Misi - Wake
Sure the secondary really needs to show improvement – but these three listed above worry me the most. ODRICK FIRST – I taped the last game and watched every play looking closely at Odrick – what I saw was a player who never seemed to “make” the play… around the ball … tied up with a blocker…He didnt look overmatched – but not dominant either. Really AVERAGE to me. Then Charles GRANT came in and was continutally in the backfield – pushing people around… disrupting the offense…to me GRANT looked much better, he was really hitting out there. Now, I think Odrick will get there – but right now, without a big night – CHARLES GRANT should already be the starter. Watch for him, you’ll see what I mean…. Grant will make plays.
Misi looked much better than Odrick – but he also needs big improvement. Wake has not shown the constant pressure we need – but I think this is becuase of the “vanilla” defense we have been running. In any case Wake also needs to get a sack and show some constant pressure – if he is WHO WE THINK HE IS…
I am pulling for MOORE to make this team also – I see a much better WR than Patrick Turner in Moore. I think they both make the team. But Turner needs to have a 3-4 reception night to convince me he looks worthy.
We need to throw the ball to test these WR’s and our OLINE…come on COACHES last big chance to work out the issues !!! Open it up on offense, we all kniow RW & RB will be fine..let’s not run too much.
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Agreed
I wanted that to happen last game. Instead we were tryin to run the ball with Cobbs. Our young guys need alot more reps
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by Souwantmyname on Aug 27, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree Lou. Odrick has been a non-factor in the 1st two preseason games.
He has yet to record a tackle. That should tell you something.
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"Walter, I love you, but sooner or later, you're going to have to face the fact you're a goddamn moron." THE DUDE (The Big Lebowski)
I am devastated that there is no comment on Pat White in the fourth quarter....
Return men and Clemons is my worry……
Adjutant General, Matty Fan Club
64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
"Let's kick their ass and get the hell out of here!" -- General George Armstrong Custer
I wanna see Pat White handing off and taking a knee to run out the clock in the fourth quarter again...
just for the memories
Jared Odrick 6-5 304 DL & Tim Dobbins 6-1 246 ILB & Koa Misi 6-3 251 LOLB
Brandon Marshall 6-4 230 WR; John Jerry 6-5 328 LG; AJ Edds 6-3 247 LILB
Nolan Carroll 5-11 204 CB & Rashad Jones 6-1 214 S; Chris McCoy 6-3 244 ROLB; Austin Spitler RILB 6-2 243; Pet Cat:Chris "He's the REAL" McCoy 6-3 244
ah yes, the memories
almost like it happened just a few weeks ago…….wait a minute, it did happen a few weeks ago! Is Pat still on this team? :)
-lol the cop yells something like "guttenhiemerschnitzel!!" and the dog hears "kill the guy with the hat on!!"
Official Leader of the "Bring Back Zach Thomas!!" Foundation
On Matty's "Draft Sean Smith Squad" since he declared
Smacking Beck lovers for opening their mouths, since 09'
Are we really going there again?
Bold Pat White Prediction: 500 Yds Rushing, 300 Yds Passing, 3 Touchdowns
Driver of the "DRAFT RAS-I DOWLING IN 2011" bandwagon!!!
It calls for rain again tonight
we should be playing like pros in the rain by now…
"Welcome to The Doghouse"
"The more people I meet the more I like my dog."
Winner of The Davone Bess Little Guy Award, 2010
lol noo don't jinx it
Now south florida weather is bi-polar so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was sunny at kickoff, but anyway I’m lookin foward to a good game
Btw ay kdog shouldn’t you be in school yungin?
"And who are you to tell me how to conduct myself? Why don't you practice safe sex and go f@#! yourself." -Loso
"Randy Moss is still victimizing teams that passed on him in 98', and Dez Bryant will do the same." -Deuce Black
"2010 is Year of the Ginn" -Deuce Black
"Marlon needs Moore playing time" -Deuce Black
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by Deuce Black on Aug 27, 2010 1:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Monday...
"Welcome to The Doghouse"
"The more people I meet the more I like my dog."
Winner of The Davone Bess Little Guy Award, 2010
O my b
"And who are you to tell me how to conduct myself? Why don't you practice safe sex and go f@#! yourself." -Loso
"Randy Moss is still victimizing teams that passed on him in 98', and Dez Bryant will do the same." -Deuce Black
"2010 is Year of the Ginn" -Deuce Black
"Marlon needs Moore playing time" -Deuce Black
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by Deuce Black on Aug 27, 2010 3:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm ready for the regular season to start.
Even if the Dolphins destroy the Falcons, it doesn’t mean we are destined for greatness this year. This game is not something to get overly excited or overly depressed from.
Would be nice if one of the youngen’s makes a pick though (Smith, Davis, Clemons)
Unofficial Bandwagon for Signing Karlos Dansby
... of the three I'm worried about Clemons....
(kinda like squashing Cleo Lemon…… Clemons)
Adjutant General, Matty Fan Club
64 "Phinsider Fued" Points..!!
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
"Let's kick their ass and get the hell out of here!" -- General George Armstrong Custer
lmao
You a trip
"And who are you to tell me how to conduct myself? Why don't you practice safe sex and go f@#! yourself." -Loso
"Randy Moss is still victimizing teams that passed on him in 98', and Dez Bryant will do the same." -Deuce Black
"2010 is Year of the Ginn" -Deuce Black
"Marlon needs Moore playing time" -Deuce Black
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