Jets at Dolphins Rapid Reactions - Miami Sends Jets Home For the Winter
All right Miami!!!! I haven't watched the game yet (as soon as I can get the time, and it's on NFL Replay, I will), but that's the first thing I thought when I saw the score.
Nothing really matters outside of the fact that, even though we may not be heading to the post season, neither are the Jets. That's always a nice end-of-season bonus.
Quarterback Matt Moore finished the game 22-for-32 for just 135 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez topped Moore in every category, throwing for 207 yards, for two touchdowns, and three picks.
Miami obviously missed starting running back Reggie Bush, with Steve Slaton proving to be the team's leading rusher with just 55 yards on 11 carries. Rookie Daniel Thomas gained 12 yards on 28 carries. On the other side, LaDainian Tomlinson led all rushers with a whopping 56-yards, with Shonn Greene adding 55 of his own.
As for the receivers, Jeremy Kerley led the way for the Jets, with a game high 71-yards, and tight end Dustin Keller pulled in 7 passes. For Miami, Brandon Marshall caught 5 of his 8 targeted passes, gaining 50 yards. The lone Miami touchdown came on a one yard pass to rookie Charles Clay.
Randy Starks, defensive end, had the game of his life today, sacking Sanchez once, and picking him off twice. Linebacker Marvin Mitchell added an interception as well.
While the Jets scored two touchdowns through the air, the Dolphins relied on the right foot of kick Dan Carpenter. With just the one touchdown from Moore to Clay, it was up to DC$ to score the 12 points needed to push Miami to the win. And, Carpenter didn't disappoint, going 4-for-4, with a long of 58-yards as time ran out in the first half.
But the real story of the game was Jason Taylor. Although Taylor only tallied one tackle and one quarterback hit, the day belonged to the retiring Dolphins legend. The team recognized him before the game, and then carried him off the field at the end of the game. Taylor finishes his career, a 15-year career that will ultimately lead him to Canton and enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in sixth place all time in sacks, with 139.5. Taylor has been the face of the Dolphins franchise for so long, it's odd to think of him not out there. Even with a year in Washington with the Redskins, and last season with the Jets, Taylor always was a Miami Dolphin - even in London where a giant Taylor robot was made to advertise the first ever regular season game in London back in 2007 - and he will be missed.
JT, we will miss you.
Now, on to one final celebration of a win, and then it's time to sit back, watch some playoff football over the next few weeks, and start figuring out what we, and the team, are going to do for the offseason.
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Ah first for both the game thread and this one.. I feel special. Way to end the season.. Now a very interesting (hopefully in a good way) offseason begins
NO MORE BACKUPS!!
at least it will be an active offseason, rather than a lockout one .
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
I loved the giant JT.
Shame his TD got overturned. Would have been an awesome finish.
Now this season is over where do we go from here?
Who will be calling the shots come Week 1? Who will be behind Mike Pouncey?
Will we have a 3-4 or 4-3 D?
Will we have shored up the right hand side of the line?
by LimeyPhin on Jan 1, 2012 7:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I wanted that giant JT for my yard, lol
what a way to out though, almost a dream recovery and touchdown, but still causing sancheeze to flub the ball to stark’s was priceless!
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
go out * oops
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
tebow lost his grace! He might have had impure thoughts about orton , lol
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
Anybody else watching NBC?
I saw King and Florio discuss Sherman possibly coaching the Rams next year and Jon Gruden not coaching in 2012. I caught it just for that though, did they mention anything about other possible coaches?
I also caught the Matt Flynn talk, hopefully the Skins sign him..No more backups for us!
NO MORE BACKUPS!!
It will be interesting to see how many people jump on the Matt Flynn bandwagon now.
Gets the start, throws for 480 yards and 6 TDs – both Packers records. And, when you have Starr, Favre, and Rodgers in your franchise, that’s a HUGE accomplishment.
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
I kind of want a home grown guy though
re-treds like Culpepper and AJ Feely has gotten us to the mediocracy that we are today
Daily Phinsider reader since its creation.
Henne Beleiver '12....oh wait...never mind
Yes, the definition of insanity
we can’t go down the same path. No more mediocrity, no sir!
NO MORE BACKUPS!!
I was toying with the idea last week. (Still on the fence)
MM could never put numbers like that up and I don’t think he has the stones to bring us back when we are trailing. Matt Flynn does have an elite receiving corps and not too bad an o-line.
by LimeyPhin on Jan 1, 2012 7:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He did today
Part of Pech's Posse since 2007.
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Jan 2, 2012 1:50 AM EST up reply actions
Sure is quite.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
These late afternoon games have been compelling to watch
aka "The Duke"
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Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
I am just aggravated at the lack of respect from the NFL Network
A single comment about JTs retirement as an afterthought during the recap and then nothing. It went from recap to Rex Ryan interview to Mark Sanchez at the podium to Santonio Holmes at the podium then to talks about how the Jets missed the playoffs and the regression from 2010 to 2011. Not a single thing said about a legend.
NFL network has just surpassed ESPN as the worst media outlet for football, way to go classless assholes. This is all I can say to you.
..l..(-_-)..l..
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Jan 1, 2012 7:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
PS someone should tell NFL network we won...
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Jan 1, 2012 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They don't respect us because we are 6-10
we have been out of the playoff race since October. The jets were still in the playoff race and have been more relevant than we have in the past two years. Whenever we get a franchise QB and we start making the playoffs, then they will focus on us more.
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
That doesnt discount the fact that JT is a legend
And should be respected as one
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Jan 1, 2012 11:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Deion Sanders and Steve Mariuchi
spent more time on it in Gameday Final. Also you need to understand what sells. The Jets are the Jets and alot has happened to their club this season and especially in the last three weeks.
2008 AFC EAST Champions.
who cares!!! let the Jets get all the attention this week as underachieving losers who failed to live to the expectations
who cares if they fail to mention us, the Jets failed and were exploited this week, enjoy watching them take a seat.. it sure beats the alternative.
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
its not about us, its about JT. he deserved more than a simple nod
Suckchode and rockhead ryan havent accomplished shit in the nfl.
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Jan 1, 2012 11:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Denver lost, but SD won.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
With Oakland's loss, none of our wins came against playoff teams
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Damn facts ...!!!
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
and friggin denver gets in by default !
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Jan 1, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
with a 8 - 8 record.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
I'm rooting for Houston big time
I want the Patsys to have to go through Pittsburgh and then Baltimore.
haven't been around in a while
I have 3 seminar papers so I have been a good boy. Still, today was a fine win. Disappointing season, but fun anyway, especially here. See you in about a month.
Will miss JT.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Jan 1, 2012 7:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hey Buddy,.....
Doing well I hope,…
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Jan 1, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Ohio, you were on TV a couple of times today.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
saw you on tv.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Jan 1, 2012 8:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hola Strange
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Welcome home brother!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
thx
I will be gone for a bit more. I am swamped. But, had to say hi today. This is home.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Jan 1, 2012 8:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well we will hold your seat till you return.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
There was one thing I was hoping to feel good about going into this game, but it didn't quite happen
and that’s Daniel Thomas.. I know Reggie has played well but I’d rather not have him be our every down back.. I feel he’ll get beat up real soon. I’d rather have him be in the open field more and have someone else for our power back, as opposed to just the fullback
NO MORE BACKUPS!!
This one was emotional,....
It’s hard to sum it up here,…..
Stay tuned for the Fanpost, complete with one or two pictures,…
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
only one or two??? LOL
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
In Ohio speak 1=10 and 2=20.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
LOL... that's more like it
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Ohio tends to underexaggerate
Rex Ryan on the otherhand…..
“JETS BEST TEAM EVER, 19-0 LOCK IT UP. I WILL LOSE 40 POUNDS THIS YEAR. SANCHEZ GREATEST QB EVA,NAMATH SECOND”
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
LOL Ohio is the anti Ryan wing bag!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
What's a "wing bag" ?
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Jan 1, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry "wind bag". I suck at typing sometimes. Spell check does not catch improperly spelled words that are also words.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
like the Jest?
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
Yes for example.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
this post says jt had only 1 tackle and a qb hit. jt in fact hit sanchez as he was throwing the ball, leading to the starks pic.
it was a lot more than a mere qb hit. it was momentum shifting. as for the jt touchdown called back. what the hell., what happened was for us fans, and jt fans, in this last game, all that was really needed, it was the idea that counted!
so glad jt had more gumption, loyalty, and bone deep aqua and orange than any in the former front office administration. he ended things on his terms, as a dolphin, and with honor and accolades as a human being and a man. way to be jt….
a white sports coat and a pink crustacean
That game was why over the top, but didn't it seam "the norm" for (our leader) on defense!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
*way* over the top!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
The ONE time when we could have actually gotten a franchise QB through free agency, we failed
meanwhile…
Brees set NFL single season records for pass yards (5476), comp (468), comp % (71.2%), 300-yard games (13) & consec 300-yard games (7)
aka "The Duke"
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Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Earl, let it go.
That was a long time ago. Drew Bress is an amazing player, but that was a completely different team and completely different management.
2008 AFC EAST Champions.
I think we should be able to temporarily ban anyone that brings it up but I would have a hard time doing so to Duke.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
I brought that up specifically for the point that that was the ONE AND ONLY time a free agent QB would have worked out
All the other times, it fails.
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Plus I was giving Brees some credit for being awesome this season
I’m actually less mad about the Brees deal than I am for us skipping Rodgers to draft Brown.
aka "The Duke"
Proponent of I-AA Football
Captain of the Draft Brian Quick Bandwagon
Captain of the Titan, a warship in the Draft Robert Griffin III Fleet
Occupy Joe Robbie
Well we are at another crossroads
We have a chance to draft a Quarterback this year, althougth IMO there is no chance that Luck or Griffin are on the board at 9. I think they both go in hte top 5 so for draft either one we will have to trade up or take another Quarterback behind them.
Free agency poses seriosu problems as we btoh know, but Matt Moore deserves serious consideration for the longterm.
2008 AFC EAST Champions.
*serious and both
To take a Quarterback is extremely expensive, whether we trade up for Griffin or Luck or use our first round pick at nine for one, the fact is we will be using our first round pick.
Matt Moore is the biggest and most pressing question of this franchise right now.
2008 AFC EAST Champions.
Yeah I kinda misunderstood your point too lol
Thanks for clarifying.. We’ll still have to fight to prove that for the next couple months though lol. Oh man i hope we don’t sign Flynn
NO MORE BACKUPS!!
had to bring it up... yep it hurts a ton everytime i think of what could have been with Brees...
im guilty of thinking about this and bringing it up time to time as well cuz ur right…. its the one time we had a free agent shot to get what is now a clear cut super star and hall of famer…and now record holder and we PASSED on him and took Culpepper… i feel sick now and every time i think of it…what a different state this franchise would likely be in now had the devil (Saban) had made the proper choice back when…and now seeing those amazing record breaking numbers…coulda, shoulda, woulda…right?
by dolphinsfan4life on Jan 1, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Leave it alone geeze, EVERY damn post theres sumn to say about a qb or not getting one.
If it happens it happens and you cant change the past, let it go already. A legend is leaving the game and we got off with a victory despite bad qb play. We had a DT get two interceptions, a kicker boot 4 field goals some of wich were from 50+ yards away, and we won.
Instead its gotta be all qb all the time, shit we know we need a qb already and missed out on some, but can we for the love of god acknowledge the freaking positives….
by dolphinfan4lyfe on Jan 1, 2012 11:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hater to the T.
Cris Carter is got to be the biggest hater out there, I just seen a video on mobile ESPN where him and the other announcer are talking about how JT is going out on a high note and HOF honors, and Carter says: “I don’t know about that.”
by Dolfan2006 on Jan 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Chris Carter is a douche then. A douche I tell ya.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
well, he does deserve it too
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Jan 1, 2012 8:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Considering the logjam at WR there's a decent chance
JT will get there first.
Official Driver of the 'Fire Everyone and Hire Someone' Wagon.
by Farorefox on Jan 1, 2012 8:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Miami D stole his (S.Holms) heart!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
I really wish we could have gotten Mana Silva SS
He was an UDFA who I was really high on. Baltimore signed him to the practice squad then Denver then Buffalo. Dallas poached him off Buffalo’s PS and now he’s playing for the ’Boys.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Victor Cruz
What an UDFA gem. Guy has 1440 yards, 9 TD’s and a 18.5 Yards/catch.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
by zeusmith on Jan 1, 2012 8:54 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
78 receptions and counting
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
by zeusmith on Jan 1, 2012 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I want one!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
Most ever receiving yards in the history of the Giants
Victor Cruz
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
is that true?
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
lol @ the JT hate
Y’all haters on espn and nfln wish you were as good as him.
Admiral of the RGIII "Robert Griffin"
Reggie Bush for 2012 pro bowl
New Orleans OC Carmichael for HC.
Grand Cardinal of the first holy church of brandstater (the phinsider), and founder of the second holy church of brandstater (turf show times).
by AnishB15 on Jan 1, 2012 9:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Nice End
I never count the season as a total loss when we beat the Jets. Actually we helped put 2 teams out of the playoffs. The Raiders and the Jets. It’s sad to see Jason go. He’s been one of the few bright spots for the Fins in recent years. Well, it’s time to turn a new chapter. New coach, new QB, a new confidence.
Give my boy Moore some credit
He had a crappy 1st half, but he stepped up when he needed it. More of Moore in 2012!
Part of Pech's Posse since 2007.
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Jan 2, 2012 1:51 AM EST reply actions
Sounds a awful lot like Tom Brady, a few back!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
P.s. with less years playing with the same team IMO!
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 yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 3, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure who gets the last laugh
Sure we knocked the Jets out of the playoffs, but they hurt our draft by loosing.
Moore shows some promise, but will never replace drafting a young gun. I’m wondering about Keenum. I think he’s playing well and deserve a look if he is available

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