Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers - Injury Report

by Kevin Nogle on Oct 2, 2011 5:00 AM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Yes, the Miami Dolphins are playing the San Diego Chargers today. You got that? The San Diego Chargers. Not the Carolina Panthers. If you didn't see the headline yesterday, you're probably a little confused. If you did see it, you understand.

The Dolphins do take on the Chargers in just a few hours, but it's becoming more and more difficult for the Dolphins to chalk up their first win of the season.

On Friday, the team ruled defensive end Tony McDaniel (hand) out, while listing cornerback Vontae Davis (hamstring), linebacker Koa Misi (neck), and running back Daniel Thomas (hamstring) as questionable. Cornerback Will Allen (hamstring), guard Vernon Carey (shoulder), and wide receiver Roberto Wallace (quadricep) were all also on the injury report, listed as probable.

The "out" portion of the list got longer on Saturday. Neither Davis or Thomas traveled to San Diego with the team. Misi was also ruled out on Saturday.

Although missing Misi - who I think was actually declared missing from the Dolphins defense two weeks ago - isn't something the fans will notice, Davis and Thomas are large portions of the Dolphins game against the Chargers. Both were seen practicing during the week, and were thought to be ready to go this week. But, both continue to struggle with their hamstring injuries.

While the Dolphins will look to cover Davis' position with Sean Smith, Will Allen, Nolan Carroll, and Jimmy Wilson, the running back position is even a bigger mess. Reggie Bush, who wants to be the Dolphins' feature back, is not producing as well as he probably should. Lex Hilliard has worked out as a fullback, and only has two carries for five yards on the year. Charles Clay, the rookie "h-back" for the team, has been used simply as a blocker in the one appearance he has.

Which brings us to the Dolphins acquisition of Steve Slaton from Houston this past week. Slaton may go from being released by the Texans, to be a major contributor on the Dolphins this week.

As the Dolphins prepare for Chargers this weekend, they sre going to have to have several players step up in the absence of the starter - which so far this year, they have't been able to do. If Miami is finally going to get that first 2011 win., an unexpected name may have to be the biggest player on the field.

As for the Chargers' official injury report from Friday:

	OUT	DE Luis Castillo (tibia), DE Jacques Cesaire (knee)

	DOUBTFUL	TE Antonio Gates (foot), CB Quentin Jammer (hamstring)

	QUESTIONABLE	WR Malcom Floyd (groin), WR Vincent Jackson (abdomen)

	PROBABLE	LB Na'il Diggs (groin), DE Corey Liuget (ankle), RB Ryan Mathews (foot)

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why list vonte and thomas as quest when they didnt even fly to sd? just list them as out already

by FishNFinz on Oct 2, 2011 6:26 AM EDT reply actions

No big deal

Its only our best CB and best RB. We got this-lol! That’s all I can do to stay positive, sadly enough.

by miamimike71 on Oct 2, 2011 8:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

This team is a piece of shit....

Now its time to flush the toilet!!!!!!!!

by ecks on Oct 2, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

ok

So the teams a piece of shit…
What are you gonna really do?
There ain’t she we can do as fans
Besides shut up and support them,
Because that’s what we really do right?
People act as if we are the ones playing..
The pieces are there now put them together!!

IM HUNGRY, FEED THE WOLF

by dolfan702 on Oct 2, 2011 11:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

u mad?

2010 The Jim Mandich NewsFlash Award Winner.

Miss the misery.
Need a reason for a change.
Need a reason to explain.
So turn it on again.
Don't change your mind.
You're wasting light.

by Patssuck456 on Oct 2, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

why bring up carolina??

they at least got a win

by Dolphinsfan23 on Oct 2, 2011 12:20 PM EDT reply actions

red zone offense is the key

we’ve shown we can move the ball down field , but we can’t convert. Find a way to get it in the endzone and we can start winning some of these games. take advantage of the few key injuries they have and create mis-matches, Use reggie correctly , in space, in the slot, outside the tackles,cuz without thomas to pound it up the middle, that leaves lex to step up. this might also give us advantage from the Oline , to only concentrate on pass protection.Defense needs to wake up, pre-season is over , these games mean something, hit , hammer and get to the QB. look for jimmy wilson to step up in his hometown, and get a int., in essence, let’s get a win guys, no offense to the suck for luck crowd , but I want a damn win!!! GO DOLPHINS… TO THE GRAVE BABY!

founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club

by daytonadolfan on Oct 2, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions