Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins - Quick Reactions: Miami Drops to 0-2
by Kevin Nogle on Sep 18, 2011 7:22 PM EDT
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PrintThe Miami Dolphins lost their second straight game of the 2011 NFL season tonight, having the Houston Texans outscore them 23-13. For the first time in the six game series between these two teams, the Texans defeated the Dolphins by more than 7 points - the problem, of course, is the Dolphins have lost the other five matchups as well.
The team actually looked better this week than they did last week. I know, it's hard to hear, and most of you will probably argue the point, but they really did.
Chad Henne only threw for 170 yards, but he didn't make any bad choices with the ball. The only interception came when Mario Williams abused Miami guard Marc Colombo, hitting Henne's arm as he threw.
Daniel Thomas looks for real. After a preseason where he seemed timid, and the coaching staff asked about his ability to hit the hole hard, Thomas did just that tonight. In his NFL debut, Thomas ran the ball 18 times for 107 yards.
The defense responded somewhat from last week. While not playing like the top 5 defense everyone expected to see in Miami this year, they were no where near as bad as last week. Jason Taylor, Cameron Wake, and Reshad Jones each tallied a sack, and pressure was getting to Matt Schaub a lot easier than it was last year against Tom Brady.
Now, with the Dolphins starting 0-2 again, the calls for the heads of Henne, coach Tony Sparano, and general manager Jeff Ireland will all be loud all week. Somehow, people think firing your entire staff in season somehow will make the team a better team. Don't bet on it. Tony Sparano and company give this team the best chance to win.
If you all remember way back in the lockout, when the schedule was announced, a 2-2 start was considered reasonable, with the majority of those losses being the Patriots and the Texans. Well, that's exactly where we are.
The next game is against Cleveland. If the Dolphins can't do better against the Browns, maybe it will be time to start panicking. But for now, absorb the loss and realize, we are only 1/8 of the way through the season. It could go really, really bad from here - but it doesn't have to. This Dolphins team hasn't shown us exactly what they are this year. Let's see what they bring next week.
Look for the full reaction tomorrow from Leftcoastfinfan.
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did you see the eagles play falcons tonight? passion. this team has none.
ok.. sparano is resigned within. he does his interviews with slumped body language. henne plays well until there is some pressure, then he throws the least accurate passes in NFL history.. a rookie comes in and provides a spark, and the team doesnt get hyped, or rally around him.. just a bunch of guys out there wearing the same jersey..
ok.. sparano is resigned within. he does his interviews with slumped body language. henne plays well until there is some pressure, then he throws the least accurate passes in NFL history.. a rookie comes in and provides a spark, and the team doesnt get hyped, or rally around him.. just a bunch of guys out there wearing the same jersey..true dolphin fans need to stand up and demand the firings of ireland and sparano. tell ross to pay bill cowher whatever the hell he wants with complete control of football operations.
i can take tough losses but when i see a lack of heart and enthusiasm i lose patience instantly.
supporter of all real fighters with much heart
halfway through the season 2-6
“no need to panic! still can go 10-6”
Chiefs beg to differ.
"It's not just linebackers. This is Penn State linebackers, man. We're a certain type. We've gotta be aggressive, relentless, focused. Don't talk. Don't talk at all. We don't showboat or anything. We just play hard and get the job done." -Khairi Fortt
Actually, that would be the Bengals front office
And the Seahawks are worse right now
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 18, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry you feel this way, we are not a joke but your fan-manship is!!! We have played two very very good teams
Our Defense is a bit sad ,and our O-Line is a joke, but we my friend are not a joke. Enjoy the pity party else where!!
TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE; ONE MUST STUDY,TO ACQUIRE WISDOM ONE MUST OBSERVE !!
YOU ARE NOT BORN A WINNER, YOU ARE NOT BORN A LOSER, YOU ARE WHAT YOU MAKE YOURSELF BECOME !!
I LIKE TO TAKE A AMBIEN RIGHT BEFORE I GET ON THIS SITE,15 MINUTES LATER, ITS A GREAT RIDE
Not to mention that the 2 teams we lost to
most have picked to win their respective divisions. The worst thing is a few key plays and the last two weeks would be totally different. I look at last week 1st and goal down by 14 and no points, this week it was the Thomas fumble.
At that point we had all the momentum. I hate to put anything on the rookie, especially how well he played, but after getting the TD with the no huddle we make them go 3 and out (with a JT sack) and then the fumble.
Let’s hope next week we get a win!
No, we're not.
President of the "Do What You Have to Do to Draft Luck in '12" FanClub.
actually the biggest joke in the nfl is...
Fans that give up after two games into the season.
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Sep 18, 2011 7:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 18 recs
what is there to cheer for
Its the same shit that we saw last year. The Exact same shit.
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.
No, it's not.
The shit we saw last year was a great defense, with an offense that couldn’t get it done.
This year, the offense looks good, but the defense is awful.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
The offense looks good?
The offense couldn’t punch it in, what, at least twice. And when they needed to move the ball, they couldn’t. No sir, the offense looked mediocre (meaning not bad) but good? Laughable…
by José J. Amador on Sep 18, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Offense not so bad...
but pass blocking from the O line looks weak. Not giving Henne enough time.
Bigger problem today was DC$. WTF???? Not acceptable. Those 6 points lost meant something to the overall flow of the game.
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Not his fault he was blocked.
Talk to the guys up front.
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
That block was on Carpenter
It was a low kick. It’d be one thing if he was trying a 50+ and needed a line drive, but he drove that ball low on a chip shot FG.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
by Finhead83 on Sep 18, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
100% agreed..
i think DC$’s days are numbered…he has become a liability.
"My cats breath smells like cat food" a wise man once said...
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
by Phinphinatic on Sep 18, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think his days are numbered...
But he does need to get back to where he was.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
The dolphins deserve better fans than you
The Fish are no longer food
I have to agree, even though as a rival I should be wanting your destruction
I’m more disappointed by the fact that you are jumping ship collectively already. The chiefs have concerns, the hawks, the vikings, the Giants if they lose tomorrow. QB is still serviceable and as Mosul wrote you should panic when you lose to a team you think you’ll beat.
And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald
by Noble_Lance on Sep 19, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey hero the only thing thats the same, is the L's at home!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt today? There one thing that needs to be said (Miami Dolphin) i exspect you'll win!
by wild zion beaver on Sep 18, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Fans who are delusional are a much bigger joke. We’re done. I know “we’re only 0-2” but that means death for us. Say for instance if the Steelers lost today to drop to 0-2, they’d still be okay. WE ARE NOT.
We were 2-0 last season
And you were probably saying. “We are the best! We cant be stopped! Playoffs are guaranteed!”
Drama Queens fans are ridiculous while winning or losing.
I could be wrong
but I believe the last time we won the division and went 11-5, we started 0-2.
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Tom Brady wasn’t playing that season and the Jets were not nearly the team that they are now. I don’t see how the playoffs is a realistic option this season after a 0-2 start and while those two teams once again look like some of the best in football.
Hey man
I’m disappointed also, but the season ain’t over after 2 games. There IS talent on this team, they just need to get their shit together in a hurry. I’m not packing up my Fins gear just yet, I’ll wait until we’re mathematically eliminated from the playoffs… after that screw em, I’ll play golf on Sundays LOL
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to also rant but all the words are taken chyt!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt today? There one thing that needs to be said (Miami Dolphin) i exspect you'll win!
by wild zion beaver on Sep 18, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand the Pats, but have you seen the Jets offense?
by Fin Fan Forever on Sep 18, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, the Jets have an offense?
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."
by The Night Owl on Sep 18, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Their defense is their offense.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
& our defense is a lot beter then "KC" altho at this time u wood not beleave that!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt today? There one thing that needs to be said (Miami Dolphin) i exspect you'll win!
by wild zion beaver on Sep 18, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Started 0-2
then went 2-4.
But we had a man named Chad Pennington at QB who could score inside The Red Zone.
'Phins phor Liphe!
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Hmmm...
Maybe he wasn’t scoring enough in those first couple of games, huh? Or we wouldn’t have started 0-2 in the first place.
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We sure didn't go 7-9 that season.
And we didn’t have persistent problems in the red zone either… like we have had the past couple seasons. You see a game, I see similar recurring problems to previous years. It’s ok, as long as you put your head in the dirt and keep saying “if only such and such, we would have won!”, then you will be a “true” fan.
People who have any complaints about the way the team has been handled aren’t true fans! How dare someone voice an opinion that’s not “rah rah dolphins rah!”?? What complete assholes!
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
by joel311 on Sep 18, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We struggled in the redzone last year,
that is for sure but we were 2nd in the NFL in redzone efficiency in 2009.
Sorry
You seem to misundestand. No rah rah here. Merely saying the season IS NOT over yet. There is another 14 games on the schedule, is there not.
You DO NOT have to agree with me, but I fail to see your need to attack me for my opinion. If you don’t like it, don’t read it asshat.
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 19, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
actually we started out 0-3,
But i get your point,lol
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Sep 18, 2011 11:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry I thought you were replaying to a different comment.
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
Umm....
I sure as hell wasn’t saying "We are the best! We cant be stopped! Playoffs are guaranteed!" We barely beat the Bills and Vikings. Nobody’s a drama queen. It’s just frustrating to be a fan of an irrelevant sports team. That’s what we are. It’s not even a matter of whether we’re good or bad anymore. We’re irrelevant and have been for a decade.
We are not irrelevant
at least not yet. If you expected (or hoped) that we would be 2-0 right now, why is it impossible to turn things around and win a couple of games in a row? We’re 2 weeks into a lockout-fouled-up season. Hell, we can still root against our division rivals!
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we are irrelevant
I doubt Jets and Pats fans even give a crap what we do. They know that in the end, we won’t matter.
Have we played the Jets or Bills yet?
I think we have to play both of them two times each? Should we just skip those games and let them take the wins?? Are you afraid?? Will we win any of those games? Possibly. Will we lose ALL of those games? Could, maybe… who knows? Gonna have to wait and see how it plays out. That is why we watch the Fins isn’t it?
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
As the story goes we did last year but we were a top 5 defense then!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt today? There one thing that needs to be said (Miami Dolphin) i exspect you'll win!
by wild zion beaver on Sep 18, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont bother my friend, is not like anyone will miss u. Bye bye now!
I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(Quarter of a Century and counting)
+1
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 19, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I was referring to the negative ones and I don't appreciate your comment
I said :
I’m starting to wonder why some even bother?not we or I but “some”.
some (sm) adj.
1. Being an unspecified number or quantity:
2. Being a portion or an unspecified number or quantity of a whole or group:
3. Being a considerable number or quantity:
4. Unknown or unspecified by name.
im not giving up
im just tired of the same ’ol broke record
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Please, call me Bacon
im with Enhalen
Our Redzone Offense Is Terrible. We The Only Team In The Division That Have Lost. So Far The National Media Look Like They Know More About The Team Than We Do. It Going Be A Long Season If We Cant Score In The Redzone
by biggaandbadda on Sep 18, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
welcome to the club
lol
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
You have a club?
Is it a monkey club? A I survived Alphas box club? A translucent peoples club? An ex-cult members club?
http://www.dolfansunlimited.com/
by texascowpunk on Sep 19, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
you forgot the rationale and critical fan club
lol
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
But your in charge so that name must be all wrong.
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by texascowpunk on Sep 19, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
im rational when I wanna be lol
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
Even you couldn't keep a straight face when you said that.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Agreed.
There is no reason for this. If we had even Fitzgerald we’d be a power house. Henne looked good!? Even with a great running game to take the pressure off him, he couldn’t do anything.
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
YUP
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
Yeah
It’d be one thing to lose if it was a hard fought, back and forth game where we made plays on both sides. Unfortunately, it looked like we lacked intensity, drive, and once again, took ourselves out of the game.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
YUP
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
No! Real Fans know how our team is!
Missed Fgs. Int. Fumble. BAD SECONDARY PLAY. Hey! The Writing is on the wall!
ONE THING IS TO THINK OPTIMISTIC.
ANOTHER THING IS TO THINK REALISTIC!
What is your Excuse when we lose to the Browns Next Week huh?
There Are Things Known And There Are Things Unknown And In Between These Things Is Me.
Tacos Are Good, Burritos Are Better, But Heinekens Are The Best!
by Redeyedbandit on Sep 18, 2011 8:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Well
Why don’t we keep supporting the team and worry about an excuse for losing to the Browns if that actually happens? Be a fan, be supportive… the game was tight for all but like the last 4 minutes. Yeah, we lost… it happens, but last time I checked there’s another 14 games to go. It is still possible (albeit a longshot) for us to go 14-2… so support the team like you WANT and EXPECT them to go 14-2. Expect greatness and treat your team like they are great, and that’s what you will get. Expect failure and treat your team like they are failures and, well…then you really have no right to be disappointed with the results.
by FinsLife on Sep 18, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yada yada yada
be positive, man! hits jay
There is nothing wrong with a fan getting dejected after a loss to a team that has never made the playoffs.
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
I don't think FinsLife is being positive
maybe just being a fan. Why mock a fellow fan with a yada yada yada? I understand we all have the right to react to a loss in our own way, but I don’t understand why so many want to give up the whole season so soon. Maybe this team quits because the fan base consists of so many that are willing to give up on them so quickly. Just IMHO
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You really think this team's fan base is any different from another team's?
If the team stopped playing because they read this blog, then they don’t deserve to be paid as professionals. They can go back to NCAA with that crap.
I’m not giving up on the season, I’m voicing my complaints about what is wrong with the team RIGHT NOW. Not in December, right freaking now!
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
are you serious? 14-2?
do not even say 14-2. Dolphins and 14-2 should not be in the same sentence!
There Are Things Known And There Are Things Unknown And In Between These Things Is Me.
Tacos Are Good, Burritos Are Better, But Heinekens Are The Best!
by Redeyedbandit on Sep 19, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
how about
teams that lose the first 2 games every season! or can never beat an exapansion team that expanded a decade ago!
People need to stop overreacting.
This game was actually pretty close. The Texans are most likely going to win their division barring a major collapse. DC screwed up 2 FGs that would have changed the dynamic of this game entirely. Texans had a TD set up for them with that interception; D played pretty well otherwise. We need to do better in the red zone, but again take away those missed FGs and it’s a different game.
DC£
Can only be blamed for one missed FG, the other was blocked. BMarsh dropping a catch in the endzone killed us. Nolan Carroll once again proved he is a weak link on one-on-one coverage albeit against probably the #1 receiver in the NFL. Henne and Thomas performance were encouraging.
by LimeyPhin on Sep 18, 2011 7:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The blocked one was DC's fault, too.
He kicked a low line-drive.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
This^^^
and I really like DC$, but he blew it today. He wasn’t so hot at the end of last year either.
GO PHINS !!!
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm" - Steven Wright
Looking forward to sweeping the Jets this season !!!
by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked him too
But that loss to lions ticked me off and it was his fault. This loss made me even more mad and most of blame is on him for this one as well. Miami does not need a kicker that can make a 60 yard field goal. They need one that doesnt miss from 30.
"Take away those missed FGs and it's a different game"
Unfortunately you can’t just take things away
You're right
But all I’m saying is we shot ourselves in the foot. This was a close game against a team that is going to the playoffs this year. So the whole “We’re a joke” line is ridiculous.
Who cares if they're going to the playoffs?
See that’s the problem with some of our fans. “Sure we gave up 517 yards passing, BUT IT WAS AGAINST TOM BRADY!” “So what if we lost to the Texans, they’re a playoff contender!”
You gotta get with the program and realize that good teams beat other good teams…which we never do.
This.
Last week, there were reasonable grounds for optimism.
This week, there aren’t.
....and I think Tony Sparano should be fired.
Former Ayatollah of the "Draft Mike Pouncey" bandwagon. [√]
(Currently hoping that Reggie Bush isn't as useless as I think he is)
by ToastErr on Sep 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm...
I wouldn’t say we “never” beat good teams…. We beat Green Bay last year…. Remind me, how did they do again?
no we didn't
we lost to the steelers
yes, it was a fumble by cheeseburger but there was 4 minutes to go and who knows what would have happened
Long Live #13
by FINSPHANATIC on Sep 19, 2011 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
2:30 actually but who's counting
Sure, how can I disagree with how it would have unfolded but 1st and 10 on the 20 with a 2 point lead with 2:30 left in the game would have put us in a decent position for the win (not to mention a huge momentum swing).
BTW it was a joke but was to say that had we won that game (like we should have) we would have beaten the 2 teams to make the SB last year.
^^^^^ Hear u on that Bro.
Fans like that make me sik!
What happened to all this Henne “400 Yards against the Patriots Crap?”
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by Redeyedbandit on Sep 18, 2011 10:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They have a really crappy secondary masked by Brady.
They’d be the Colts this season if it was Brady and not Manning.
And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
"You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, f**k it, I don't care what you think."-Roy McDonald
by Noble_Lance on Sep 19, 2011 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
If IF'S and BUTS were Candy & Nuts!
Lol!
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Tacos Are Good, Burritos Are Better, But Heinekens Are The Best!
by Redeyedbandit on Sep 18, 2011 10:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No, that's not how I said it...
say it how I said it!
'Phins phor Liphe!
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I forgot! Lol
Isnt that they way it goes?
If DC didnt miss those FGs.
If Marshall would have caught that pass in the end zone.
If Henne would have more pass protection.
If our secondary wasnt so crappy.
If we had better pass rush,
If Marino would have had a better RB.
We sound like a bunch of lil bitches!
There Are Things Known And There Are Things Unknown And In Between These Things Is Me.
Tacos Are Good, Burritos Are Better, But Heinekens Are The Best!
by Redeyedbandit on Sep 19, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It not that we lost but it the way we lost. Offense play good defense play bad and vice versa
We need to spend all practice trying to score inside the 20. I said it last week and I’m going say it again our red zone offense is just horrible. The only way to be a good offense is to score points
Our Redzone Offense Is Terrible. We The Only Team In The Division That Have Lost. So Far The National Media Look Like They Know More About The Team Than We Do. It Going Be A Long Season If We Cant Score In The Redzone
For all the people saying we are only 0 - 2
we were 2 – 0 last year and look at what happened. It’s too early to tell regardless but playoff chances are circling the toilet as we speak.
circling?
they’re in teh septic tank already.
88% of teams that go 0-2 fail to make the playoffs.
we’re worse than the bills for christs sake
Stop wasting draft picks on trash heap quarterbacks.
Playoffs were always irrelevant.
If not making the playoffs is what’s got you so disappointed, you’re expectations were too high. This team was not going to make the playoffs out of the AFC East this year. Should they be better than last year? Yes, definitely. But playoffs? No.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
The Bills actually look pretty good
I watched most of that game today actually. Fitzgerald is a good QB and Marcell Dareus & Kyle Williams are a super pair of inside lineman. They can actually stop the run this year and their offense is pretty decent with Stevie Johnson, Fitzgerals, Fred Jackson et al.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
by zeusmith on Sep 18, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And this Denarius Moore Oakland WR
Is absolutely dynamite in a bottle. He was drafted in the 5th round this year. Wish we got him over Gates this guy is going to be good.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Good game, guys
That defense was much better than I thought and Thomas looks promising. Best of luck the rest of the way and beat the Jest (seriously…beat ‘em. Can’t stand ’em.)
"Lord, beer me strength."
how long can Sparano stick with Henne?
He stunk it up today. He was ok last week. If Sparano doesn’t bench him he will lose his job. If he does bench him he’ll probably lose his job anyhow but there’s always a chance he catches lightning in a bottle – like the decision to try to draw the defense off sides and burning a TO on 4th and 1 – insanity is doing things over and over and expecting different results. I say go with Matt Moore and see where that gets us. We know where Henne gets us…….nowhere.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
That's some dumb stuff, right there.
The problem today wasn’t Henne. Not even close. It was Sparano.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
exactly
it’s sparanos fault for thinking henne is something other than what he is. he’s a loser. has been and will continue to be. that’s like blaming pat white for not being a good nfl quarterback. some guys just don’t have it.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I know man Henne sucks
Can’t believe he can’t throw well when the o-line doesn’t block for him!!!! And how the hell did he give up that TD to Andre Johnson?? Man Henne sucks!!!!
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Henne was solid today.
Only one int, which was not his fault…. again. He through for a touchdown and would have thrown for another one if it wasnt for pass interference, which scewed his passing yardage stats by about 50 yards if gate doesnt score. He made a lot of good decisions but this o line is worse than the one in dallas and thats bad.
I won't say he was bad...
But I wouldn’t say he was solid. Still, he looks more consistent than last year. Unfortunately, we just have so many other faults.
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Exactly
and Henne isnt good enough ala Big Ben, Brees, Rogers etc….to mask are many issues
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Yeah right --- great move
Not!! Henne has been one of the few bright spots in the 1st 2 games. If Sparano makes a change he should be fired on the spot.
Defense looks problematic. Too easy for Houston to run the ball, gashing us for 7 to 10 yards for what seemed like every play in the 4th quarter. Again, I think the defense wore down. We’ve got issues, but not ones that can’t be fixed. Hope the injured guys (Dansby, Vontae) can bounce back next week. Also, Columbo has got to go.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 18, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
explain to me
what was bright about Henne’s play today?
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn't brilliant but he wasn't bad either.
He made several nice throws and the interception was not his fault. If special teams doesn’t fail us on our field goal attempts than this could have been a completely different game.
Okay, read
He made some very nice deep throws — one to Hartline, one to Bess, and one to Gates (pass interference called).
He made a perfect throw to Marshall in the back of the end zone that Marshall somehow didn’t haul in.
He audibled out of plays a couple of times correctly. One time Marshall again dropped the pass (that’s at least 2 drops for Marshall) and the other time it looked like Bess tried to run before he caught the pass.
He took off running a couple of times, showing good recognition of the defense and the open field for good gains.
He showed he’s a fighter, trying to get that 1st down near the end of the game and got his noggin hit pretty good. Shows he’s in it for the team.
When analyzing a player’s play for the day, I personally don’t even like looking at stats. From the start to the end of the game, I thought Henne played well. Were his stats great? No. But that was clearly more a function of his receivers dropping passes and his O-line not protecting very well.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 18, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
where do the excuses stop
besides what seems like Tom Brady’s endless protection most qb’s are under pressure on a regular basis.
Henne did make some good deep throws and his pass to Marshall in the end zone was perfect. But that doesn’t erase the fact that he hasn’t done enough to win ball games.
Unfortunately I can’t see all the receivers in their routes so I can’t fully assess whether they simply weren’t getting open or if Henne just wasn’t finding them. What i can clearly see is that Henne has performed on a very similarly low level now for two plus full seasons.
Sometimes it does come down to one very important statistic for a QB – wins.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Henne has no control over how the defense or special teams plays.
Both of those units played well below average.
that's true.
but the D played better than week 1. The special teams didn’t lose the game although the missed field goals and losing the field position game hurts.
The offensive line got some ok push on running plays. And I don’t think they played that poorly in pass protection (not great but not terrible). The only spot that I could see that regressed significantly from last week was the passing game.
I’m not basing my loss of faith in Henne on just today. I’m basing it on the poor performances I’ve seen over the last two seasons.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
you are delusional
If you think our line did okay. Our O-line is horrid right now. Even Jake Long is looking like he’s regressed. He got beat for a sack on the opening series. We had to put 2 lineman on Columbo’s side in the 4th quarter and we still couldn’t protect Henne. Get real.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 18, 2011 9:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"he hasn’t done enough to win ball games"
Let’s make a list of people who haven’t done enough to win ball games, shall we?
Tony Sparano
Mike Nolan
Brian Daboll
Darren Rizzi
Nolan Carroll
Reshad Jones
Vontae Davis
Sean Smith
Yeremiah Bell (o noes!)
Jason Taylor
Koa Misi
Karlos Dansby
Kevin Burnett
Marvin Mitchell
Cameron Wake
Randy Starks
Jared Odrick
Tony McDaniel
Paul Soliai
Kendall Langford
Marc Colombo
Vernon Carey
John Jerry
Mike Pouncey
Richie Incognito
Jake Long
Nate Garner
Anthony Fasano
Jerod Mastrud
Davone Bess
Brian Hartline
Brandon Marshall
Clyde Gates
Chad Henne
Reggie Bush
Daniel Thomas
Larry Johnson
Lex Hilliard
Dan Carpenter
Jason Trusnick
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
I'd say Jake Long is one you can say does enough!
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
False start penalty, today.
Also, he didn’t make any big plays in the red zone. Why didn’t he report as eligible and catch those passes for Marshall?
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
id second this
Jake is a badass but he can’t block 11 people
by AcolyteofRa on Sep 18, 2011 9:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
his stat line for today was horribly skewed
Henne played well in the game, the interception was only because of a tip at the line, and the tips in general the announcer said that houstons o is frustrated in practices because their d is good at them. The various recievers had quite a few very costly dorps especially the TD to Marshall. Overall it was another good game for him, if it was all about wins the we would have seen Roethlisberger benched after last week or Brees after not beating the Packers, or Rivers after not beating the Pats today. The loss is unfortunate but it is not Hennes fault, it just seems that this team can’t pull it all together at the same time, we only get bits and peices.
by AcolyteofRa on Sep 18, 2011 9:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"it just seems that this team can’t pull it all together at the same time, we only get bits and peices."
This. It’s maddening.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
all the peices are there, we just cant fit them together
can’t figure it out, but not giving up, hoping someone on the team , a coach or player has a brainstorm and puts the peices together and plays like a team again . GO PHINS, please put it together!!!
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by daytonadolfan on Sep 18, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
not good
say what you want be optimistic. The Texans play in the worst division in football. And Maguss no we went ahead and were o-2 last year as well. Another long season but still a fan hope we can beat the browns.
Hate to correct you...
We were 2-0 to start the year. We beat the Bills at home (Sept. 12; 15-10) and the Vikings (Sept. 19; 14-10). It wasn’t until we lost to the Jets at home, the following week that our losing streak started…
he may have meant 0-2 to start the season at home last year.
With The Jets loss and The Patriots loss that brought the team to 2-2 at the bye. That must be what he meant.
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Your right
I was talking about Sun Life Stadium. It’s like LSU’s Death valley except for the home team we can’t win there!
Sorry
I misread your comment. I understood it as you were saying we were winless at the start of last season. My bad…
The team is curse
Either it bad defense, penalty, bad offense, miss field goal, tip pass that lead to int, drop pass etc. We just find ways to lose
Our Redzone Offense Is Terrible. We The Only Team In The Division That Have Lost. So Far The National Media Look Like They Know More About The Team Than We Do. It Going Be A Long Season If We Cant Score In The Redzone
didnt we lose to the browns last year?
I predictited a 4-12 season.
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by E_Dove on Sep 18, 2011 7:47 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
I see 8 of the next 10 very winnable
with one of those others in NY where we seemed to have played well the last few years.
Just no spark today....Last week we lost but put some #'s...today we reverted back to
the boring offense we have been….after last week I still felt pretty good….after this week my expectations have been lowered!
I thought we brought Daboll in
To add life and creativeity to the offense? The ghost of Dave Wannstadt lingers…
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Looks better than last year...
but today’s play calling was very suspect.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
Last Year we could make filed goals!This year they just still try? Team looks pretty much the same!
i guess we might make excuses?
We Need to try to be Winning.Not just trying to stay close
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Why cant we score in the redzone???
Is the coach calling bad plays or is Henne scare to fit the ball in tie spots?
Our Redzone Offense Is Terrible. We The Only Team In The Division That Have Lost. So Far The National Media Look Like They Know More About The Team Than We Do. It Going Be A Long Season If We Cant Score In The Redzone
Seems to me we're too predictable.
We keep going back to the same play over and over — a fade or force to Brandon Marshall.
On a day like today, where Thomas was effective, I don’t know why we didn’t give him a look down there.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
by urbino on Sep 18, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup, he's another good option.
Swinging Bush out of the backfield is another.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
IMO
We played an ok game. I live in Germany and stayed up really late to watch the game (K.O. was at 1015pm). We need to, IMO smack our O-line around and tell them to stop messing around and smack our pass rush a little more. Both of them is what hurt us today. The pass rush was putting pressure on Schaub, but at the same time…we need to get more pressure on the QB’s. As for the O-line, because of them…that is the reason Henne got picked, as Mousl pointed out. I don’t think its time to call it quits with our current Coaching Staff and Henne, but some people do need to be smacked around. After all, if since we are 0-2 right now, who says we are not going to go 14-2 by the end?
What?
@ Don’t hate on Yeremiah, Henne was again very posotive, Sparano made some horrible desicions.
by Marshalllllll19 on Sep 18, 2011 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
did you watch the same game i did?
what about a 56 qb rating and a 33% completion percentage tells you Henne played a good game? Cause he only threw 1 int?
He had a running game – Thomas went over 100 yards. He’shad plenty of opportunities – two full years plus some. what more do you need to see to know that this guy doesn’t have it?
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He had guys in his face all day
and I counted at least 2 drops, maybe more. Henne played fine. The interception was not his fault. He made some really nice throws. Remember the one to Marshall in the end zone that should have been caught? What does a TD catch like that do for a QB rating? QB ratings are junk because they don’t take into account clear drops like that one.
Don’t hate on Yeremiah? Bell is past his prime, Henne is just about ready to enter his.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 18, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
and the game isn't about not making mistakes....
it’s about making plays. and henne just doesn’t make enough. even against the pats – he threw for a lot of yards but he couldn’t get the ball in the end zone enough. that’s been his flaw for far too long.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You cant blame Henne for the TEAM not performing.
He can throw the ball all day, but if people are not blocked from swatting his ball, or when his receivers dont pull in the ball, he does not deserve the blame.
Why when we win is it “good job team” but when we lose it’s “bad job henne”. It shows a lack of knowledge of football because its so easy to see nothing on the field but the QB.
by Mustang920 on Sep 18, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
^^^This^^^^
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 18, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
part of a qb's job is to
identify throwing lanes. Another is to release the ball quickly. His int was due to the fact that he wound up like he was a making a pitch. That ball needs to get out quicker.
The QB simply cannot throw at a 33% completion percentage and have people thinking it was a good game. There were not a lot of drops – marshall should have caught that ball in the end zone but that was only 1 of his 18 incompletions.
Henne didn’t make plays. Prove me wrong.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It is Henne's job to find the passing lanes between defenders so his passes aren't blocked.
Those rushers are rushing there for a reason. They are pass defenders. It is Henne’s job to move enough in the pocket to avoid those defenders.
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You are really hard on Chad. There are alot of mistakes that got made today and alot of plays that were left out on the field and Chad Henne wasnt responsible for most of them. The guy continues to improve and has shown tremendous heart so far this season.
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Chad Henne is an evil man.
I suspect that he told DC$ to miss those field goals on purpose
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Coaching is the big problem....
This team is never ready to play. We miss the Pass Rush, the OL is horrible. No TE that creat more opportunity. In today NFL without Pass Rush is very hard for any secondary, doesnt matter how good you are… this is a fact. We lost 11 of the last 12 Home games a and they blame the fans for not showing up?… Give me a break… They should pay the fans to see this team.
Why the hell is no one bitching about V.Davis
FFS davis try and play a whole fucking game Pat was cramps houston was a hamstring carrol shouldn’t of been in the position to get burnt by Johnson
Davis is all talk no bite this season
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Injuries like cramps and hamstring aren’t an excuse. They mean that he didn’t condition properly in the offseason and put in the effort to be “the best tandem in the league”.
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I'm not seeing much evidence our defense is very good
Schaub goes 21-29, 2TD, 118.5 QB Rating on the road, Ben Tate gashes us for over 100 yards, and only 1 takeaway in 2 games at home. Henne may have had bad luck this game, but he wasnt that effective. And it only took 1 game for observant people to realize Reggie Bush is not an all down back. Not feeling too optimistic at the moment. Looks like another 7-9 year
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Our secondary is quite worrisome
Yeremiah Bell has been a warrior, but its looks like his days are coming to an end. Nolan Carrol and Reshad Jones is not the nucleus for a solid NFL safety unit
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Positives: ummm.... (thinking...)
ok, found one! Daniel Thomas…hits the hole hard. Needs to hang onto the friggin ball.
Marshall: missed one in the end zone shouldda been 6. DC$ turns into DC0. Another TD by a TE….and Tony. It’s all on Tony. Our D flat out sucked when we could have pulled out a win. Using a TO after attempting to draw them offside on a 4th down on our 18??. Thats Pop Warner shit. Good call Tony…or Daboll…or whoever….oh yeah…our secondary sucks in case no one’s noticed.
Tony’s post game comments showed me a coach who’s accepting defeat. Expecting it and accepting it. Thank God we’re out of town next week.
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our “NT” is a joke, but the Phins aren’t.
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by The Night Owl on Sep 18, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
So was ours, unfortunately.
We’re paying our $12 million. How ’bout you?
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
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by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 19, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dolphins are just mediocre
Don’t know why everyone got their expectations up. We are the same team as last year which was just average. Watch the games and enjoy it, but don’t expect us to be playing come January.
TIME TO BRING IN BILL COWHER TO STOP THIS MADDNESS !!
THIS DOLPHINS OFFENSE STILL CANNOT PUT TDS ON THE BOARD ?
the reason this offense can’t score is because of chad henne, this bull crap
is goin on the 3rd year now and i am sick and tired !!
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Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Yeah because Cowher was such an offensive juggernaut.
Oh and BTW cap locks help you with your point.
Mosul, it sounds like you're rationalizing in a desperate quest to remain positive.
We certainly could have a good season from here on out. We could, but stats, history, and the caliber of our play so far show that that is very unlikely.
Personally, I think that considering the talent on the roster, we are underperforming massively. I don’t think Sparano gets his message across to his players, and I don’t think they play hard for him. Nor do I think he is a great strategist, or an intelligent guy, and his one area of expertise has been a massive problem almost all the time.
So while I’ll continue to support Sparano and the team, I think this game has sealed his fate. He’ll be gone after the season, and maybe people will look back and say this was the game that did for him.
1-11 at home or whatever we are now – that’s unacceptable, and easily long enough to make a judgment.
Sparano’s given it a good shot, and I thank him, but he’s got to go, and he will after the season.
by Agumen on Sep 18, 2011 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
On the Money!!
All these problems we have had. What really kills these fans is we can not…NOT..win at home!!
by Marshalllllll19 on Sep 18, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
totally agree with you dude
great points
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The party is over for this wrecking crew...
I dont believe Cowher is the answer..And these fools who have stated they want Nolan to take over,well his track record speaks for itself.I had a feeling this defense wouldnt hold up.Same results when he was with the Broncos.His defense began the season on top and ended the season on the bottom.He needs to go too!!
When your big offseason splash is signing Reggie Bush...
…then you know you have problems.
good point
what about this team had any of us thinking they were anything different than they were last year? Bush and Dabol? I got sucked in – like I do every year – but the memory of last year debacles was all over the place today.
At least Thomas looked okay.
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's another positive note:
Colombo was only called once for holding
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When Brandon Fields is considered one of our biggest weapons
then you know it’s gonna be a long season.
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I love how people are trying to remain optimistic because the game was "close."
Well guess what? They were close last year, and they were close the year before that.
Close doesn’t cut it anymore. I’m tired of “close.” This team has talent on it, and that talent is under-performing.
End.
....and I think Tony Sparano should be fired.
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I've always wondered how this site reacts when the team is winning...
guess I’ll have to keep waiting haha… this team looks a notch above last year’s team, unfortunately we could still have a worse record and be a “better” team. I won’t give up yet, we still have 5 division games… against teams averaging what? 35 points a game? haha get ready for a long year. Still not giving up but these guys need to gel fast!
umm....
Henne was obviously pretty good today. Pressured a lot, a number of drops, and he coped quite well. If people want to take a pessimistic view of the future, that’s up to them, but try and be honest. Yes he makes some mistakes, and no he is no Dan Marino, but he is clearly improved on last year.
We have played two good teams, and we are 0-2. Maybe we wont win the superbowl, but only one team does. Ridiculous constant talk of sacking people. Nothing will be won with that approach for sure.
by sirdolphin on Sep 18, 2011 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Correction.
We played one good team and one team that, in the early stages of the Parcells experiment, was considerably worse.
Now they’re better. We’re not. Do you see a problem with this?
....and I think Tony Sparano should be fired.
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That's not a correction is it?
It’s nonsense rhetoric.
have you been watching the past 2 seasons?
We can’t score in da Red Zone! He makes sense. You dont.
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by Redeyedbandit on Sep 18, 2011 11:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever I, or you, or he have been watching,
doesn’t change the meaning of words.
Browneyed Bandit
likes to get his string pulled throughout this thread..He dont really say much but yeah and what he said..LOL
so your approach would be??
stick with the status quo and assume it will get better?
Henne’s been a starter for two plus full seasons. when is he going to start making plays and getting the ball in the end zone.
Henne was NOT obviously good today. He was obviously terrible. The stats prove it but most importantly the score proves it!
by Don't hate on Yeremiah on Sep 18, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo, Don't Hate On Yeramiah
How bout try “Don’t Hate On Henne”?
There were EASILY 75yds passing left off of Henne’s stat line due to drops, plus a touchdown. By my count, the dropped TD, plus 2 botched FG’s equals 13 points. Combine that with the 13 we DID score and we WIN….and you’re probably talking about how Henne is the future.
And BTW….Dont Hate On Henne
LOL
This drives me insane.
Every single QB has dropped balls every game. It is quite rare for there to be no drops, yet people act like that completely exonerates Henne.
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This drives me insane, too.
Every single QB misses on some passes. It is quite rare for there to be no bad passes, yet people act like that makes this loss Henne’s fault.
Two can play the reductio ad absurdum game.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
Henne doesnt have the track record to back up anyone saying that
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
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Sorry, I thought we were talking about how Henne played in THIS game.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
I am
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woulda coulda shoulda dude
stats speak for themselves…dont you think its an issue when you have to put up imaginary stats to defend someone?
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Im not making up stats.
Simple statement of facts.
Simpler for some than others, I guess.
Stats are for fantasy football.
Henne has improved
but he was not pretty good today, 33% is not pretty good thats MArk Sanchez like. Henne looks better this year though but today was not a pretty good day. At least one can say you can’t put most of the blame on him. Things like the pass in the end zone to gates i think who was wide open and he throws to far for the wR to make the easy td catch
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by FINSPHANATIC on Sep 19, 2011 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I am still optimistic of course ...but I have some major concerns...
1. Is Burnett an upgrade over Crowder? so far he is not. He may be able to cover better, but we have lost the guy that put everyone in the right position. It is obviously affecting us, especially with Soliai.
2. Soliai is still being dominated. What we thought was good play last year has reverted. The guy is just not as talented as the price tag we put on him.
3. Our O-line sucks. Columbo is truly as bad as we all thought. I was trying to be optimistic, but he is actually WORSE than Carey was last year. And Carey isn’t as good as Jerry was last year at LG either…. WOW OUR O-LINE SUCKS!!
4. Vontae Davis and Sean Smith suck! They are good enough to keep people from catching passes most of the time, but they are never going to take the ball away… EVER.
5. Our offense can’t close the deal. We are getting close to the endzone and failing way too often to be a relevant contender.
6. The last and BIGGEST PROBLEM I see.. We can not stop anyone on 3rd down… How can you play hard for 2 downs and just let teams get the 1st down on 3rd down… It makes no sense to me.
Prove everyone that said you weren't a franchise QB wrong, Henne. "WE WANT HENNE!!" GO PHINS!! What can I say I am a homer, I have come to terms with that and accepted it. I predict 10-6 and a wildcard berth. Jets got worse this year when they lost Ellis to the Patriots. The Patriots are going to be more solid on defense this year than they have in the past.
Oh.... Also ...
Y Bell is a hazard in coverage.
Prove everyone that said you weren't a franchise QB wrong, Henne. "WE WANT HENNE!!" GO PHINS!! What can I say I am a homer, I have come to terms with that and accepted it. I predict 10-6 and a wildcard berth. Jets got worse this year when they lost Ellis to the Patriots. The Patriots are going to be more solid on defense this year than they have in the past.
by Jason Scott_90 on Sep 18, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Bell has not been playing well at all
We seriously need some upgrades at the safety positions, we cannot cover tight ends to save our life.
I cant believe anone would say Vontae Davis "sucks"
Vontae is a great football player. His injuries in the last two weeks have been extremely detrimental to our secondary and show how vital he is in this defense.
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You can't call poor conditioning an injury...
He is out of shape… and he is a CB .. “elite CBs” are not out of shape. It wouldn’t make me so mad had he not called himself 1/2 of the best CB duo in the league.
I keep waiting for both of those guys to make that next step towards being truly elite. They both have the tools… but it never happens… They are average at best. You can’t play lights out one play and give up a huge play the next play and be called anything but average, unless you are intercepting the ball some of those times. THEY ARE AVERAGE.
Prove everyone that said you weren't a franchise QB wrong, Henne. "WE WANT HENNE!!" GO PHINS!! What can I say I am a homer, I have come to terms with that and accepted it. I predict 10-6 and a wildcard berth. Jets got worse this year when they lost Ellis to the Patriots. The Patriots are going to be more solid on defense this year than they have in the past.
by Jason Scott_90 on Sep 19, 2011 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions
D. Thomas is the real deal folks...
A reason to get excited! Marshall played his ass. We only lose 3 more games!
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Seattle is going to win that one I think
They are a pretty bad team except for Earl Thomas
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Maybe Indy as long as Collins is starting
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Uh Kansas City??
No Charles. No Berry. Possibly no Hali. Their QB is Matt Cassell. Haley is terrible. They might not win a game.
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Agree
Kansas City just lost their best offensive player in week # 2 after losing their best defensive player in week # 1. How many teams survive that and have a winning season??? (see Colts). Take Rodgers and Matthews away from Green Bay. Take Brady and Wilfork away from the Pats. Take Sanchez and Revis away from the Jests (oh, wait, losing Sanchez might actually help the Jets). Anyway, you get my meaning.
I’ll be shocked if KC wins 4 games this year.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 19, 2011 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Imagine if Marshall didn't drop that TD...sigh...
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That was a tough catch but yes
he needs to make those plays. He had two hands drops tonight.
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Especially when he bitches about gettin' da ball
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by Redeyedbandit on Sep 18, 2011 11:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed. The Phins aren't good enough to make up for those types of drops.
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Where those painful or what?
However we shouldnt be in those positions. As CT pointed out all week performance in the redzone is so vital in determining the outcome of games and this teams play in the redzone has left too much out there. When this team executes as many plays as they did tonight and formulates so many drives to settle for field goals (some of which didnt go in as you pointed out) its very frustrating.
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Maybe we should have ran the ball with Thomas more in the red zone.
He averaged over five yards a carry.
Yea Daniel Thomas played great tonight
outside of that horribly costly fumble at midfield. As for the playcalling its hard to say. I will really have to look at the calls much more intently during the week. ts also hard to judge on the TV coverage.
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To be fair we wouldnt have had a chance to score if Marshall hadnt made an incredible grab a few plays earlier
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Hey, here's an idea...
let’s apply that standard to Chad Henne. The offense didn’t get touchdowns in the red zone, but we wouldn’t have been in the red zone at all if it hadn’t been for Chad Henne.
So you think Henne had a pretty good game, right?
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
........
Really? Im not even gonna attempt to get into you twisting my tiny defense of Marshall (who, again is a top 5 wideout while Henne isnt even a top 15 QB) so heres a fun question
Lets say Schaub was our QB today and Henne was the Texan’s
Who do you think wins the game then?
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I didn't twist your words.
Maybe you meant to say something other than what you did, but what you said was Marshall’s previous difficult catch counterbalanced his dropping a touchdown that hit him right in the hands.
The Texans would win. They out-coached us in every aspect, they played better defense, and they won the special teams game.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
I was semi-defending Marshall, thats it
Thats why I said “to be fair” same as defending Henne for his pick….like "to be fair his arm was hit even it could be argued he should have had better pocket awareness
And as for the texans winning if the QB’s were switched, not a chance. The Texans defense is terrible and you better believe that Shaub wouldve done a much better job picking on the texans secondary (especially Jason Allen) than Henne.
And the Texans coaching staff isnt anything to write home about so I would argue while our playcalling and coaching decisions were terrible, the Texans isnt much better. Ill give you special teams (and we had Schaub I guarantee you were not settling for 2 fg attempts that blew up in our face)…the only reason we made the texans settle for fg’s was because I our defense played really well when they got into the red zone (save for the carrol/jones miscue)
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Wow
Just admit you hate Henne.
like "to be fair his arm was hit even it could be argued he should have had better pocket awareness
Yeah, he should have eyes in the back of his head. The internal clock hadn’t come close to going off and guess what, he’s got Mario Williams hitting his arm. It wasn’t like the play was a 40 yard slant!
Every QB in the league would have had their arm hit on that play. I give Henne credit for not tucking the ball and running on every passing down the way the right side of our line was imitating the sta-puf marshmallow man.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 19, 2011 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I dont hate Henne
and good lord I said TO BE FAIR
lots of fans have pointed out that the pick wasnt completely not his fault. Plenty of Qb’s can fel rushes and take off….THATS ALL
goddammit Im getting sick of the blind homers on this site
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Settle down dude.
The point is that what happened to him happens to nearly every QB some times.
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by texascowpunk on Sep 19, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
Im just tired of getting attacked on here for being critical and being called a “henne hater”
i feel like Ive shot someones grandma at times
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I'm no blind homer
I was blaming the O-line. That doesn’t make me a blind homer. I’m a realist. Right now I think we are a below average team. Not in the bottom 25%, but also not above 50% either. I will remember though that we have played 2 pretty good teams so far. We have issues on this team, but most are correctable (not so sure about the right side of the O-line).
As you are tired of blind homers, I am also tired of people blaming Henne for everything, or so it seems. The guy stood in the pocket and took a beating and while his stats don’t show it, I think he was average on Sunday. All off-season all I read was if Henne just plays decent this team could win. Now, I’m not so sure.
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Sep 20, 2011 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions
i mean y'all look good really.
if the kicker would have made both kicks, and marshall caught that pass game could have been alot different.
You guys executed better in the redzone and made fewer mistakes
with no turnovers. That was the difference really. And credit to you guys.
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woulda shoulda coulda
yall are the better team, plain and simple
I appreciate the optimism from an opposing fan but if something looks like shit and smells like shit
Its probably shit
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The haters are out in full force tonight huh?
its almost like some people despise educated discussion.
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by civwarbuff on Sep 18, 2011 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
the trolls came out from under the bridge...you get use to it
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Who hating?
I just said good game, did not mean it in a bad way, but if that is how you take it then so be it.
don't think he was talking to you
our fans overeact after every loss…
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anyway
good game today
hope you guys make it to the playoffs for the first time. Without the Colts, you should have no problem.
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thanks i hope we do too.
wish we could have played all three of them in the first three weeks to get a edge.
No i didnt mean you.
Sorry about that. You guys have a great team and we all knew this week the challenges the Texans pose. Good luck with the rest of your season.
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ok
i might have jumped to fast to it. Now if brady could just get hurt, shit i guess that really does not matter either huh? Man i hate the Pats, good luck to you guys the rest of the season, and it looks like y’all got your every down back. Where is John clay?
I believe you mean Charles Clay?
and he is hurt right now. I know we miss him, not having a fullback creates some unnecessary problems.
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yea it is.
No worries. If Lousaka Polite was still here it would be easier to remember, and probably more understandable.
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Yall have a great TE/ fullback in James Casey.
very good blocker and very dangerous out of the backfield as a receiver.
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yea it was mixed reaction when we lost vonta leach
some of us were like casey can do more, but then some of us wanted somebody to get knocked the fuck out. glad the coaches made the right desicions.
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i would like to ask some opinions on the coverage schmes being run late in the game.
predominantly the decision to cover Andre Johnson with Nolan Carroll after Vontae Davis’ injury. Now dont get me wrong, as a whole Nolan didnt play all that badly for the incredible task we were asking of him barring the touchdown strike where he simply got beat by a great football player. Personally I just dont understand the decision even when rolling help his way which it didnt seem Mike Nolan did all that much.
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Now I got that good ol' optimistic feeling again,.....
You’re right, it could have been worse. I just wish it could have been better. Make those FG’s and and we recover D Thomas’s fumble,…..
Ah,….what might have been,…
Oh well,……ROADTRIP !!!!
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Sep 18, 2011 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Miami Dolphins = 4th best team in AFC East
i don’t think they are horrible – i just am going to adjust my expectations – this is not a playoff team by any stretch – playoff teams don’t start off 0-2 when they have thier first two games at home.
Buffalo has lesser talent – but it looks like Gailey knows how to get the most out of his. Jets and New England clearly better. Buffalo looks like at least equals.
by scrappy the wildcat on Sep 18, 2011 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Soooo moving on to next week. Can we beat Cleavland?
by Marshalllllll19 on Sep 18, 2011 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed
We should just skip the game and stay home to cry
GO PHINS !!!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Same here. Didn’t miss a minute of the 1-15 season… I’ll always be a fan regardless.
GO PHINS !!!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
My wife didn't understand when I told her "Tonight and tomorrow will be a bad night and a bad day."
I tried to explain to her how it is a love/hate relationship when you’re a football fan. During the season, your Sunday Nights and Mondays are either awesome or they suck, but there is no in between. Tomorrow will suck…
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Could've been worse, but it could've been much better
Luckily, Daniel Thomas looks really good. Did anyone notice that he did not fall backwards? He made 4-5 yards on plays where it looked like there was nothing. He showed the burst Brown and Williams failed to show last year. I love how he hits the holes.
I also like Henne going to Marshall much more. That is at least a positive.
The defense did pretty good, but again, they looked warn out in the 4th quarter. The defense did good in a bend, but don’t break method, but that will not always work out for us. Even when we knew the Texans were going to run in the 4th, we really couldn’t stop them from draining the clock. The team seemed out of it in the 4th quarter.
We also need our defense to generate some turnovers. So far, we got lucky on a tipped pass Odrick came down with. We were optimistic for more turnovers because sometimes it’s a matter of luck and it was a topic the defense was talking about all offseason, but we need to start getting them. We’re not forcing fumbles and we’re not getting INTs, but hey, we did face two very good QBs in the past 2 weeks.
Henne didn’t play bad, but he didn’t really play very good either. I still like his decision making and I like his improved pocket presence. We had a lot of dropped passes, but there were a few passes I think Henne could’ve made better throws on.
Anyone else kind of frustrated at the lack of gifts Miami doesn’t take advantage of? A few times the DL jumped offsides, but Miami did not snap the ball. No penalty. They also let a 12th Texan off the field even though they had plenty of time to get a free penalty and a free play. Granted, Miami still got a TD to Marshall on the potential penalty for a 12th man, but I think Miami needs to start taking advantage of gifts instead of doing all the giving. If Miami sees a DL jump offsides, they need to snap and get the free play. If they see 12 men on the field, they need a quick snap and get a free play. The beauty is it doesn’t matter if the play is busted and they don’t get yards or they throw an INT. This is why it is a gift, but we allow teams to get away with it.
And Come on DC. I will drop the $ sign until he finds his consistency. The block was on him and so was the easy FG he generally makes. I am not giving up on him, even after a poor finish last year, but I feel the crowd and the Dolphins may have had a different mindset if they went into halftime trailing 16-9 instead of 16-3.
There is still a lot of talent on the team and it’s tough going against two teams that will probably win their divisions, but we’re now in a hole. This Cleveland game is a must-win and road trips to visit the Chargers and Jets won’t make it much easier. Luckily Miami has a bye week before NYJ so they have 2 weeks to prepare. We must beat Cleveland and win at least 1 of 2 against SD and NYJ, preferably the Jets as the Chargers will probably be division champs and NYJ will be a wild card contender. Plus it is just nice beating them.
If we can get to the Denver game even at 2-3, we can put ourselves in good position. We have Denver , NYG, KC, and Washington following a rough start to the season. Because we’re 0-2, we can’t afford to lose games we should win. We must win a good chunk of those games, at least 3 I would say.
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
by Finhead83 on Sep 18, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Yes Thomas was a bright-spot
Tough rookie mistake with that fumble but other than that, I couldn’t be happier with his NFL debut.
As I commented below
I don’t think it was a rookie mistake. It’s not as if he left the ball out there, making it easy. The defender just got a good hit square on the football.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Thomas had fumbleitis in college
He’s gotta work hard on stopping this
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Rec'd
Covers every thought I have been churning in my head for the last couple of hours!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Thomas was bright spot ... but even that was tainted
the ball security issue appears to have plenty of validity.
by scrappy the wildcat on Sep 18, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not overly concerned about it
The defender hit Thomas right on the ball. It’s not that Thomas left the ball out there or was in a poor position, but the Texan made a good hit. Even the best of the ball carriers will lose a few fumbles when a defender gets their helmet on the ball.
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Great write up,...
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Sep 18, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you say the defense looked pretty good
With Schaub going 21-29, 2TD / O INT / 118.5 QB Rating and Ben tate running for 100+. Lets not forget they didnt create a turnover and last week were dreadful. If this is what passes for good defense nowadays we might as well be Browns fans.
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by zeusmith on Sep 18, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I meant...
They looked good in a bend, but don’t break. That means they let Houston drive down the field, but they did good to end the drives and limit Houston to FGs. And like I said immediately after, that will not always be good enough for us. Our defense does need to improve and needs to be able to get off the field and generate turnovers. I wasn’t exactly pleased with the defense today. You may want to read my entire comment to see what else I said about the defense.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Actually Schaub did most of his damage in the first half
I believe he had 170 yards passing by halftime. The defense looks pretty suspect, with a particular emphasis on poor secondary play.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
The problem with the defense...
They can generate pressure, which is great. They’ve done pretty good on 3rd down conversions, but they allow too many long drives. If they could generate turnovers, it wouldn’t be a big problem, but when you allow teams to drive down the field 5 times a game, but limit them to 1 TD, you’re still giving them 19 points because they’re getting FGs. We need more 3 and outs or more turnovers and maybe even an increase in both.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
The problem is
our problems are perpetual. We give up too much yardage PERIOD. We don’t get any takeaways, and that dogged us last year as well. And we are giving up too many TD’s – 7 to be exact in 2 home games. That’s just too many, and I’ve seen nothing to be optimistic about this defense so far.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
At this point, we are 2 games behind the Bills...
and we no longer have even an outside chance at the playoffs. I hate to say it, but its the truth….
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bummer when you know after 2 games isn;t it?
but I agree you can know that fast – they are definitely not in the “contenders” catagory.
by scrappy the wildcat on Sep 18, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
So the season is over after 2 games?
Maybe it works out that way, maybe it doesn’t. Maybe they WILL make the playoffs, and choke like the Heat…
GO PHINS !!!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So far...
They’re just as effective in the 4th quarter!
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
LOL
Sorry, I HATE basketball
GO PHINS !!!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 18, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Game
Best of luck to you guys the rest of the season.
Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...
Thanks,...
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Sep 18, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks dude!
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by texascowpunk on Sep 18, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What is up with the fan base in MIA?
why was the stadium not full, i went online and saw tickets going for like 12 dollars. I wished the texans tickets were that cheap.
The Phins can't give tickets away right now. Going 1-11 in your last 12 home games will do that to a fan base.
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In that 12 game stretch, the Texans have more wins in Miami now than Miami does! How's that for a stat?
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Hey Civ, who is that in your avatar?
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I think its Zach Galifianakis
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
by zeusmith on Sep 18, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
thats a problem
this was a dismal show up of fans, and what happened to all those tickets they gave away to the season ticket holders? It even looked like half of the ones there for the 1st half left. I am , and will always be a dolphins fan , aqua and orange to the bone, and i’m not giving up but damn, is it just me or does your whole week just get blown when we lose lol!!! It is a little depressing , but not the end of the world folks. It does bring up some points though, as to ,is this a coaching problem or a players problem? we better figure it out soon, cuz being last in our division sucks balls, dammit where’s the crappy bills when we need them lol !!!
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by daytonadolfan on Sep 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
OT
How about Andy Dalton today:
Cincinnati Bengals Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Andy Dalton(notes) 27 41 332 65.9 8.1 2 22 2 0 107.0
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Still very impressive
In 2nd NFL start on the road, even if it’s the Broncos.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Not bad. Like to see Opie doing well.
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by texascowpunk on Sep 18, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
lol @opie
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Last week defense, this week special teams failed us
Can’t wait to see how the Fins figure out to lose next week. Individually, we have some decent talent…but as a team, we blow.
Mediocore Team
Our Offensive Line is terrible especially when it comes to pass blocking, particularly the right side. For all of you Henne haters, he will not last the season because he is taking hits galore. Yesterday, I spoke with Pat Kirwin on NFL Sirius Radio and he agreed with me that our biggest mismatch was with Mario Williams and sure enough he hit Henne when he was throwing and it resulted in an interception which resulted in a TD for them. In the NFL, teams will find your weakness and then exploit it. That will not change this season. Our other big problem was not getting another TE such as Greg Olsen. This would open our offense more and create problems for the defense in 12 personnel (1 RB and 2 TE’s) which would make Reggie Bush more effective. The other surprising development has been our poor tackling and miscommunication in the secondary which has resulted in huge plays against the defense. The shortened off season has really hurt this team. Finally, Henne has definitely improved and his timing will get better during the season with his receivers. But our OL will continue to be our biggest problem all year long.
by sundevil11 on Sep 18, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My favorite play of the game:
When Vernon Carey got caught in no-man’s land, but had the presence of mind to duck and avoid breaking up the screen pass to Daniel Thomas.
LOL’d at that one.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
A rb that has 107 yards and no TDs shows poor playcalling.
I like Diaboli but the playcalling fell way short. Why not pound the rock with Thonas, they could not stop it.
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by phatfinfan on Sep 18, 2011 10:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Only 18 carries too.
Agree.
@CentralCaliRox
by CentralCaliRox on Sep 19, 2011 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
it may be unreasonable to panic, but there's no real reason for optimism either.
losing to perennial 8-8 team by 10 points at home (and never threatening to win the game at any point) is not something from which we should be finding silver linings. we’ve lost to one very good team and one mediocre team (yes, they’ll make the playoffs this year, but they’re the same team they’ve always been, buoyed by a division with three bad teams and no peyton manning), and the amount of time we spent truly contending in either game is scant. we may still be pretty decent this year, but we haven’t shown it yet, and no one in the media is going to give us credit for being anything other than one of the 10 worst teams in the league.
i understand henne has been better this year, but the team still just is not good enough. No we’re not the seattle seahawks or indianapolis colts getting blown out of the building every week, but we’re not in a position to win games, either. This is the NFL, where the margin between winning teams and losing ones is often a very fine line, and for us, it appears to be a bit wider than that. Ultimately, as many people have touched upon – the difference is our ability to make critical plays. neither side of the ball played terribly for us, but neither showed any signs of being anything better than average at best. we’re not an upper-echelon defense…we can make stops occasionally, but we lack the swarming attack or play-making ability of a top defense. similarly, on offense, we haven’t made too many terrible mistakes…henne hasn’t made one bone-headed throw yet this year…but we just don’t make the plays in the red zone that good teams make. down 16-10, when henne over-threw marshall in the end zone..it should have been an easy TD. jason allen was completely over-matched 1-on-1 and was playing way off him..it’s a simple throw that any good QB in this league makes by throwing it short instead of leading him. is henne awful? no. but is he anything more than an average QB at best? no. remember..this league has players like brady, rodgers, brees, manning, rivers, roethlisberger, vick, matt ryan, etc. We can continue to credit henne for making baby steps from an awful QB to a serviceable QB..which he’s done..but if we take a step back and look at the big picture, it’s easy to see that this team as currently constituted won’t compete with the good teams in this league.
when henne over-threw marshall in the end zone..it should have been an easy TD.
You mean the one that hit Marshall right in the hands and he dropped, or the one where Marshall cut his route short?
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
Or that beautiful fade to Hartline last week?
XD
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Or that great one over the middle to Fasano?
Or the one to, I don’t know, Davone Bess last October?
Changing the subject is a nifty argumentative device.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
we suck, plain and simple
vontae and sean smith have so far taken a step backwards, DC$ is not $, and Henne cant throw a ball with three O-Line starters that couldnt even succeed in college. Face it, our team isnt that good. If only we were in the NFC West…
"First, lets establish the ground rules. Rule #1: No touching of the hair or face." "Of course.."
Henne sucking = product of the Henning-fense. 2011 will belong to Henne. You all will see..
I still think we would beat last years team.
2011 Dolphins are looking better than 2010 Dolphins.
If we scored whenever we got to the redzone, we would have beaten the Patriots and the Texans. Our offense is playing too good to let redzone play ruin it all. Daboll can fix this by just going over plays and think of some stuff that plays toward our strengths.
Henne can throw a mile and hit a fly but struggles throwing 10 feet. Daboll needs to put in some toss plays to bush and thomas for the redzone. It’s not rocket science.
Huh?
Henne’s short-range accuracy has been excellent. It’s the long throws he usually struggles with.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
Not on throws that involve ANY kind of touch.
He can’t really handle anything within 5 yards of the goal line.
'Phins phor Liphe!
Draft The Newtron Bomb!
Sign Ortonimus Prime!
I bet if we looked at his completion percentage on passes of less than 10 yards...
in the 2 games so far, we’d find a very large number.
Goal line is a special-case short yardage situation, not the general one that Mustang was talking about.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
Jason Allen is laughing
somewhere, even though he got punked he is laughing. and to think we traded someone that created TO’s for us and got Sapp and Carroll. Honestly I wish we still had JA instead of these puffs. Will Allen, J Allen, Vontae and Smith would be a nice lineup
I always defended him.
The only guy on the defense that could catch a damn ball, and we traded him.
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how about that o-line tony
tonys o-line is making henne look real bad…i told you marc did ok vs new england but wait til mario lines up on his side…..marc is a joke,richie is a back up none the less and carey just doesnt fit at RG… why fix something that wasnt broke,carey was just fine at RT
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
WHY TONY
why do u like to put players where the dont fit…why is richie a LG when he likes RG..why is carey a guard when he was almost a probowl RT….why is marc even here…..oh thats right he use to play for dallas so he must be good…..why why why do we keep gettin dallas trash…….and then we make a move to pick up marc keep him at RT and move carey to RG when dallas also cut probowl player at RG davis….he didnt get cut cuz of injury or cuz he sucks but marc did……..JUST DONT MAKE SINCE IRELAND!!!!!!
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
OH I KNOW I ALWAYS HAD JASONS BACK
it didnt make since to cut him,he looked good that year i thought he played better than smith and i thought he would make the best nickel in the game,he could tackle press and play man he was just a lil weak in zone……but thank you ireland for cutting him not!!!
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
you think cutting sapp instead of allen would have made a difference?
Long Live #13
by FINSPHANATIC on Sep 19, 2011 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
and we could of had dez but ireland was to worried about tryin to find out if his momma was a prositute……so he desides to draft odrick when d-line was our strongest point…could have went o-line….dez….or a safety but no
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
im sorry but tony has to go and take ireland wit him.........
see ross bought this team after tuna and tony and ireland was already here……these r not ross’s guys….nolan is a ross guy and look he turned out good…..daboll is a ross guy and he looks way better than henning……tony isnt a ross guy……he wanted jim but the press leaked and im sorry ross i got your back you know before the iphone and facebook and twitter owners would always go fly and find better coaches behind there coaches back….so for people to say that was a slap in the face to tony or wasnt a good busness move or whatever can just zip it cuz you dont think they use to do that in the old days ha ha…….if anything it should have been a wake up call to tony but tony your 0-line still sucks so you gotta go
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
BOILS DOWN
We 0-2,,,
14 more games to go can you say 14-2…
players not the issue,,coaches getting there players in right position …is the issue
Sparano called plays today.. wanted to play with his new toy DANIEL THOMAS…
Reggie take a back seat……
Let Henne sling it …..
wish me luck in the dawg pound next sunday … GO FINS
players not the issue,,coaches getting there players in right position …is the issue
Bingo.
Sparano called plays today.
Wow. I did not know that. It totally makes sense, given how bad the play calling was.
Chad Henne took the Lindbergh baby!
by urbino on Sep 19, 2011 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Everything isn't alright
I don’t care if it is only 2 games in, we’ve seen enough of Henne to know that he simply doesn’t have it. I know not everybody can be a Tom Brady or Payton Manning type QB, but the guy simply isn’t good enough. The Dolphins have been the laughing stock of the NFL for quite some time and we have not won a playoff game since December 30, 2000.
Our front office has got to rank among the worst in league. Obviously picking Culpepper over Brees has been an one of the worst decisions the Dolphins ever made and no disrespect to Jake Long, who is a great OT, but Matt Ryan is who could’ve taken us to the next level. I’m sick of watching the Dolphins lose, even worse I’m sick of seeing the Patriots and Jets win. I would just love to see great Dolphins team before I die
by Guess Who's Back? on Sep 19, 2011 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
I would just love to see great Dolphins team before I die
Its like the phins being consistently good are the white whale….and were ahab
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Please, call me Bacon
Matt Ryan is a Mark Sanchez who is accurate. its not Matt Ryan carrying his team its the team carrying Ryan. If, the falcons can’t rush the ball they lose.
Long Live #13
by FINSPHANATIC on Sep 19, 2011 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions
hold on now
jake long or matt ryan……ok if we got matt ryan he couldnt pass with the line we have…..building great teams start with the lines out…….jake long was the best pick up for use in 10 years quote me on that………..how many probowls has long been too……um every year he has played……its coaching and front office….jake long was the safe pick and the best pick outta that draft im sorry…..
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 1:13 AM EDT reply actions
Eyes must deceive me
I must have been drunk and high off of crystal meth when I read Tony Loserano gives the Fins the best chance at winning. Looks to see if I imagined reading that nonsense. Chad Henne looks like a man reborn but that Tony guy is the same ol bum’ he has been. I really love his stay conservative, don’t take risk and kick field goals demeanor it has served us well the last 2 seasons and to start this one again. 3 of the 4 years he has been the coach 0-2 has been the record we had after 2 games. Continue rewarding this bum and bums will avoid sun lifeless stadium.
Long Live #13
Are you people serious?
So, if we lose to the St louis rams it would be alright because they are supposed to win their division? The texans division is extremely weak right now, the other teams have either gotten rid of or lost their starting Qb’s and the replacements are not even close to being on par with the one’s not playing. The only thing going for the Texans are a decent offense their defense sucks. That team has never made the playoffs and are in a bad division. It was a bad loss to a team that is not exceptional by any means. Last week didn’t hurt but the product today was infuriating.
Long Live #13
#93 on Special teams
3 holding penalties on kickoffs in 2 games. Get this scrub off the field
Long Live #13
jason trusnik
i agree…he needs his spot taken from him when you look at this week and last
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Great game guys.
Good luck the rest of the season.
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lol great for yall maybe
but thanks dude, being from Houston Im glad the fans there have been classy to us
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Yeah because if they had not I was going to blame you. You know the whole Houston
area DFW thing……
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by texascowpunk on Sep 19, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
lol how would that be my fault?
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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It just is.
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by texascowpunk on Sep 19, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
your logic is a sinking ship in a sea of stupidity
lol
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Take that back. Its very sound.
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by texascowpunk on Sep 20, 2011 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone want to mention
The coaching late on in the 4th qtr. I mean, you couldn’t make this stuff up. 4th and 1 down by 10 under 5 minutes in the 4th. A snap count to draw the defenders offside, doesn’t work then a timeout called. That is fine. Now,coming out of the timeout look at the scenario. Down a timeout now, under 5 mins to go in the 4th qtr, down by 10, 4th&1 and the defense was getting shredded by the opposing teams rushing attack. Which package is used? WTF? the punting team. That signaled game over we concede defeat. It falls once again on the HC who cannot manage and make good decisions late on in a close game.
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Sparano has a conservative mentality hell never shed
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
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Please, call me Bacon
It is important to mention
It is important to mention the Sparano incompetence. He loses games all the time with the conservative mentality. The Dolphins remain a predictable team and will be so until Sparano is gone.
by 1977 Blazer fan on Sep 19, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I hated that call too
but I thought there was something like 7 minutes left. No way we should have gave the ball up in that situation.
GO PHINS !!!
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by boca_phin_fan on Sep 19, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
yes i know right
i just luv the way tony coaches…….where did tony come from….oh dallas and what was he coaching…the o-line you say….no wonder why he cant coach and our o-line sucks…im sorry but if your back ground is o-line and your a head coach you should take pride and makin sure your o-line is at least top five……
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 2:34 AM EDT reply actions
imagine if we didnt have long
ugh
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
oh i know
long was tonys golden boy but he hasnt hit the nail yet on his other o-line pics……but maybe pouncy… i didnt hear a whole lot about him this game
by b20vhatchf20s2k on Sep 19, 2011 2:38 AM EDT reply actions
pounceys been solid
the real nightmare has been the right side…and tony lucked into getting two good years out of carey before he went downhill as well
With the 15th pick, the Dolphins select, John Stamos....'s brother!
"F*** SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS" -Nicky's reaction to the Stamos selection
Captain of the "U.S.S. Andrew Luck"; Flagship of the LuckFleet
Please, call me Bacon
Maybe another of Dallas discardation will do the trick!
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We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt today? There one thing that needs to be said (Miami Dolphin) i exspect you'll win!
by wild zion beaver on Sep 20, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I didn't watch the same game...
couldn’t stop the run… couldn’t pass block without tying up a TE or RB to help the hapless Columbo… Couldn’t catch when we needed to and bad coaching decisions down 16—10….Run the ball with Thomas…. They couldn’t stop him inside the 15yd line but nope we pass then play for the FG!!! Typical Sparano/Parcells/Jimmy Johnson/…Play for the FG… Totally Disagree with this post!!! This team will be lucky to win 4 games….So disappointing!!!
I didn't see the game...
Wasn’t aired up here…at least not on any of the channels I get….all Pats/San Diego. Anyhow, I’m not sure I’m ready to throw the baby out with the bath water just yet. We are NOT a team of the caliber of the Pats…and obviously not the Texans either. At best, we’d be 1-1 to start the season, no matter how optimistic I am. For me, the key game will be next week. If we go 0-3, we have a problem. And even though I didn’t see the game, Bush obviously had no impact (based on my poor Yahoo football pooel results). I’m encouraged to see Thomas stepping up..wish I could have seen some of his runs.
It concerns me that we lost both of those games at home though…this is a poor continuation of last season…and if I was a local, I’d be even more ticked off. If you’re destined to have a mediocre record, at least get your wins at home! I’m still hoping we somehow get Luck in the draft next year…however, I was hoping to do it without starting 0-2…however, I think that we may need some front line help more than Luck next year…or a CB that doesn’t get winded!
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Dolphins on a Spiral to the Depth of the NFL
For those that are complacent with Miami’s performance, I salute you for being faithful fans. You talk about being better than two years ago or we are the best losing team or that we where not so bad if……..ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? They are horrible. Absolutely horrible!!!
Who is to blame? Everybody. I start with the owner whom has deeper pockets than the Grand Canyon, yet we have a team under the cap missing top needed players at both sides of the ball. He is a cheap bastard an we will never have a winning team as long as he owns the Dolphins..NEVER!!!!
Then we have wonderful coach Tony. Enjoy your stay in Florida cause it will be short. Players look lost and without direction..Who is to blame? Coach Tony. I am not letting off Coach Nolan and Daboll.
What’s up with the Defense? When they pressure the QB they do well, but the rushing schemes this year are very predictable. The Dolphins are getting little push on the line. Also the Defensive Backs look slower than most receivers.
Henne for President…I hardly think so. Is he better…Yes. Is he going to lead us to a winning season…Obviously not. AND YOU ALL KNOW THAT. He needs to use all his
receivers Marshall had double team almost all night. This means a linebacker was covering a receiver and he couldn’t find him. Daboll showed last night that he is not capable of running an Offense with this team. Pass Block..we don’t need to stinking pass block…I guess? We are simply awful. Don’t sugar coat it or look at this through rose colored glasses..AWFUL!!!!
Like I said at the start of the year (and many of you jumped on me saying I was wrong) This is going to be a painful year.
Mr. Ross should sell and do a favor to the South Florida Community
Take Mike Dee and Jeff Ireland with you
Henne needs to go also…maybe this season. I rather suffer with a rookie that has potential.
Obviously we are not as strong at Corners as we thought ( we need a stronger tandem)
We need to more hulking offensive lines guys as well that can run block.
Face Facts
The fins are terrible. They have a clueless owner, a coach that can’t coach, and a dumbass QB. Sparano should have been fired last year and it’s a safe bet he will be fired this year. He has no idea how to manage a game, how to get his team in shape, or how to evaluate personnel. Henne is a sorry excuse for a QB. He can throw a deep pass in the middle of the field if he has plenty of time. But get close to the goal and he couldn’t it grandma on a 5 and out. He absolutely can not throw a touch pass. Plus, when we get close to scoring he gets nervous and rushes his throws. Of course, we knew last year we needed a QB and not only do they not draft one, they even lose a backup that at least would have given us an option for when Henne fails (which is all the time). We’ll be lucky to win 4 games and it could take years to rebuild this team into a contended. Nothing will change as long as Sparano and Henne are here.
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