The Phinsider: FanPosts

My Gameday Adventure - Volume 1

2009-11-21T05:51:00Z

Wow! What an incredible time I had. I got the hookup and got great seats and field passes so I could go on the field during warmups until the game actually started. This was the coolest experience EVER. I took way to many pictures so I'm just going to start posting 9-10 at a time.

We arrived in Charlotte and checked into the hotel before heading to game. I was already soo excited sporting my Ricky jersey:

We arrived and got our field passes and headed on the field around 7. It was so cool to enter in the press entrance and out of the tunnel the players come out of:

Not many players we on the field yet, however DC$ was knocking them through:

I told Matt Millen he needs to tell America the Dolphins aren't just a gimmick.

I was like a kid in a candy store, and this was even before the players came out!

Enter the players! Our 2 best tacklers lead the way. :p

So here comes Tony, and I'm all like "Come on Tony, be aggressive! Play to win!" So if that's why he went for it on 4th down instead of kicking the field goal, I'm sorry.

Louie!!

Asking the ref if Carolina is his favorite team. He looks shocked I would dare ask such a thing. The league is now fining me $20,000.

Ok that's it for now, I didn't realize how long this takes. So the story will continue if you all want more. Let me know by rec or comment and I will write Volume 2 if I have positive feedback!

Some Pics From The Game Last Night

2009-11-21T02:58:31Z

Well,

First id like to say, I loved my first nfl game & it was made even more fun by my wife, the fins winning, meeting some fellow phinsiders & the fins winning on my first ever game trip. Also, the Panthers fans were cool & I also met someone from Broncos SB Nation

^^ My wife Crystal in here custom Coogi/Dolphins suit

I would like to also say it was great meeting Neo, very nice guy, we didnt get to talk much, but it was real cool to meet someone from the site.

Crystal, Me & Neo

More after the jump

here are some more pic's. I have hundreds & when I get to my pc I can fix alot of them on photoshop. I even got some great pic's for Panther fans aswell.

SACK!

DC$ Warming up

Ricky running the Wild-Cat

Question regarding our Wide Outs

2009-11-21T02:55:54Z

Hey guys,

We all know that we dont have and that we do need a big physical number 1 receiver,but also we have three guys who have some pretty damn good hands and each one could play the slot,but here is my question if we did happen to get a number 1 guy and with Bess stepping up and really being very clutch in 3rd downs who would you guys want or think between Bess,Cam,and Hartline to be the number 2 and slot.My pick would be Bess as our number 2 and I may catch crap for this and I love Cam but I would put Hartline as the slot just something about this kid has big play written all over him.

Miami Dolphins Player Pick 'Em Contest - Week 11 vs Carolina

2009-11-16T20:42:54Z

CURRENT LEADERBOARD (thru Week 10)

1. (Tie) Blaze453- 14 Points

1. (Tie) MichaelF20- 14 Points

1. (Tie) FishNFinz- 14 Points

1. (Tie) finzrule- 14 Points

1. (Tie) Acemmet- 14 Points

Hello, Hello everyone. This is a game I play over on the Saints site, and I thought I'd bring it over, credit to Coldpizza for creating it. Please read ALL of the rules before posting.

Here's a little contest that we, as Dolphins fans, can participate in throughout the upcoming season. The object is to correctly predict ONE (1) Dolphins player that will score in the upcoming game each week.

To make things as challenging as possible, QUARTERBACKS and KICKERS are excluded.

I will keep a running scoring tally from week to week, in a newly-created Fan Post. At the end of Week 17, the contestant with the highest cumulative point total for the regular season will be declared the winner of the contest.

Here's how the scoring works:

1. If the ONE (1) offensive player you predict to score does so, you will receive ONE point for every contestant that picked a player OTHER that the player you picked.

2. If the ONE (1) defensive player you predict to score does so, you will receive TWO points for every contestant that picked a player OTHER that the player you picked.

This should promote diversity in the picks. Remember, you are only submitting ONE (1) Dolphins player TOTAL each week, NOT one from each side of the ball.

It doesn't matter HOW your player scores, as long as he scores. He can throw an option pass for a TD, kicks a PAT a la Chad Ochocinco, et al. If the score occurs on special teams, the scoring player will be awarded points based on his listed roster position. The long snapper and punter are both to be considered offensive positions.

Obviously, if NO Dolphins player scores on a given week, then NO contestant will receive points that particular week. Conversely, if EVERY contestant picks the SAME player to score on a given week, then NO contestant will receive points, whether that particular player scores or not, as there will be nothing to base the scoring value on.

Each contestant is limited to ONE (1) player entry per week. If you submit more than one player, only the first to be submitted/mentioned will be recognized. Once submitted, you CANNOT change your pick. If you submit the name of a QUARTERBACK or a KICKER, your entry will not be recognized.

Deadline for player entries each week is THIRTY (30) minutes prior to kickoff.

Finally, I ask that you please keep each Pick 'Em thread free of unnecessary discussion/clutter. We don't need a picture of your player. We don't need commentary on the pick ahead of yours. All we need is your scorer-to-be's first and last name.

I realize this may all sound complicated, but it really isn't. Just name a Dolphins player who you think will score against the Panthers, that isn't a QB or K. If you have any further questions about the contest in general, feel free to briefly ask them in a separate post.

And recommend this post in order to keep it at the forefront, ala make it more fun than if it gets buried by clutter.

Patrick Turner?!?!?!

2009-11-20T20:56:55Z

Hey,

Does anyone know anything about Patrick Turner's availability or progression since joining the team? We all know that the Fins lack that certain go-to receiver with size and speed, and that's exactly what Turner was at USC, but the Fins haven't used him for one snap all season. Is he not picking up the system? Is he slightly injured? Do the coaches lack faith in him (moreso than in Ted Ginn?)? Does anyone know why he's standing on the sideline?

By the way... LOVE Davone Bess so far!!! Guy's got great hands and instincts. Love those undrafted WR (like Welker, who we let go for almost nothing!!! - worst trade in franchsie history!!!)

Thanks guys!

Going to the Bills-Dolphins game on Nov 29

2009-11-20T20:07:07Z

Just bought tickets to the Dolphins game on Nov 29th in Buffalo...Sweet seats...Lower Level Row 6...Definitely rockin out in all my Dolphins gear

Anyone interested in going - the tickets are, as expected, pretty cheap.

Any Upstate NY Dol-Fans going to the game? My buddy and I will be tailgating and are lookin for other Dolphins fan to hang with and celebrate with on enemy grounds.

PS - Ricky Williams is an animal

Can we put the Bess mess to rest?

2009-11-20T18:46:57Z

I think it's safe to say that we can get off of Devone Bess' back for a couple drops and a muffed punt. I realize that the negative reaction towards Bess was probably a carry over of the butterfingers of Teddy Bear but please people, realize what DB brings to the table.

The guy is arguably the second best slot receiver in the NFL, behind our former slot guy....Wes Welker. The guy runs great routes and his quickness really enable him to get open out of the slot position. He catches almost everything (yes I know he had two bad games in his 26 game career, but we should realize that was more of fluke than reality) thrown at him and has a knack to get to an open spot when the QB needs an outlet.

I remember many of the debates that were getting thrown around when we were talking about getting Turner some playing time. Many people were in favor, unjustly so, of sitting Bess while playing Hartline, Camarillo, Ginn (for his return skills) and Turner. Now I ask those same people, where do you stand now? I gave the numbers through 9 games in a few previous posts, Bess is number 2, YES NUMBER 2, in the NFL in converting 3rd downs into 1st downs. I believe he only improved those numbers last night. I hope we can finally lay the "Sit Bess" so Turner can play. Don't get me wrong, I want Turner in the game but lets sit Hartline or Camarillo before we sit our best WR.

Porter More Effective with Additional Rest?

2009-11-20T15:52:04Z

Suppose we bench Joey Porter for Buffalo and get him all fired up for Brady and Vollmer and the Pats (and more importantly let him rest his 30something body) ala Pedro Martinez in the MLB playoffs.

Charlie Anderson and Cameron Wake can man the fort while he's gone and get valuable playing experience.

Then bench him for Jacksonville and get him fired up (and well rested) for pursuing Vince Young.

Then bench him for Houston and get him fired up (and more importantly, well-rested) for Big Ben and the shaky Steeler O-Line.

We have enough quality depth at OLB to get the job done, why not be smart when using our personnel?

What do you think?

Poll

I think...

You Can't Make this stuff up ; Living in Dolphin Heaven !

2009-11-20T14:28:01Z

So, I go to this swanky little ( not ) sports bar in downtown Miami last night to watch the game. It was billed as "Party with the Pros", and was suppose to have about 10-12 former Dolphins there for autographs and pictures. Cool, I'm all in ! It was a solid group of players, but nowhere did it mention any guys from the '72 team. Know, if you have read any of my post you know I got a stack of photo that I've blown up to 8X10's and take them with me to get signed. I wasn't there 5 minutes and who do I see,..........Jim Kiick !!! I had to different pictures with me & him on hand, .....SCORE !

I have to stop here and give a big thank you to my crew !! All night long "The Stalker" ( Steve ) was saying, " look at him, look at him,.........just like Steve" with demented giggle. I was in heaven last night,......truly. Without him, I would have no collection to speak of,......but that is not the case ! Thanks Buddy !! And then there was Dan, another Ohioan who has moved down here. He too has a collection, but takes a more mellow approach. Kind of a wait and see attitude. On our way in he was telling of how he bought 40-50 Dolphin footballs,.......cheap. I thought he gave one to my Wife to carry as he brought several with him,......no it was a gift. Well, last night I ate like a King & drank like a fish. My Wife, she just had a filet mingion. At the end of the evening Dan picked up the tab. I told him that was not necessary, and he replied " Don't argue with me, you drove !!" Dude would even let me leave the tip ! Thanks Dan ! You are a solid guy.

Back to the players. After we settled in, I was able to get Dwight Stephenson to come over to our table. He spent 5 minutes talking, signing our stuff, and,.....of course I had to get "another" Picture with the HOF'er !

Now I got Kiick to sign a picture of me, him, & Mercury Morris. But, now who do I see cruising the room,....Mercury Morris !! Who would have thought,.......not me. Another picture please........OK.

Now, at this point I've just about jizzed myself. I've already on this night scored signitures and autographs from Offerdahl ( my childhood hero !! ), Tony Nathen, Mark Higgs, Hugh Green, Troy Staddford,..........I was doing well for myself. NOW HOLD ON FOR THIS ONE !!!!!! IT IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PHOTO !!!!!!!!!

Kiick, Stephenson, yours truely,........NOW,......Bob Koockenburg (?, spelling ), and Larry Little !!!!!!!!!!!!!! One word,...........CLASSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you sir, may I have another ??

By halftime most everyone had cleared out. It was probaly for the best, now I could focus on the game. The whole 1st half, during time-outs, in between plays, & commercials I was on the hunt. I won what I clled my "scrub ball" last week at the stadium. Why ? Because it was a Wilson autograph ball with Derek Hagen on it,......that's why ! I came with one signiture on it and left with now having 11 !!!!!!! Now, it will be forever reffered to as my " Party with the Pros" ball !!!!! What a night !!! Dolphins win !!! My collection grows,.......big time !!! Besides all the new photos, I came out of there with six 8X10's signed !!! Stalker has taught me well, And just when I thought I could one up him in the style department,........he rains on my parade. NOT ,................LOL.

I don't know, but I think,................YOU CAN'T MAKE THEIS SHIT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!

OFF4

Lousaka For Pres

2009-11-20T13:46:12Z

My goal here is simple. Lousaka Polite deserves to go to the probowl. Name a fullback who does more for his team than him. I can't think of one. Sure, other Dolphins should get some consideration for a probowl spot (mainly some OLinemen and Ricky maybe), but arguably no one on this team stacks up to the competition at their position as well as Polite does. Unfortunately, I don't know how many non-dolphin fans really know his name. And that's where you all come in.

Here's your homework: At least once a day, vote for Lousaka Polite for the probowl. Remember you don't have to fill out the whole ballot, just go to fullbacks, check his box, click submit, and you're done. Less than 30 seconds a day. Easy.

And unlike the presidential election, voting more than once is encouraged!

Link to Ballot: http://www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot?icampaign=PB_MB

Randy Starks apreesh (how is this not already made??)

2009-11-20T13:36:47Z

What really is there to say about this guy? BEAST, maybe?

Big plays in every game, i believe a 17 yard sack tonight against the Panthers. Stopped Sanchez in his tracks.

I love this guy. #94 authentic jersey coming my way, orange, aqua or white (orange is the only color I don't have)? (or should I go for a Polite jersey? decisions, decisions). Aside from JT I would have to say that he is my favorite defensive player.

Sing your praises here!

Can anybody answer this?

2009-11-20T12:49:38Z

At the end of last nights game. It was 4th down with 2 yards to go near Carolina's 30 yard line with just over 2 minutes to play in the game. WHY did Coach Sparano go for it????? A field goal would have put us up by 10 points causeing Carolina to need 2 scores. INSTEAD though the Coach had what seemed to be a Belichek moment and went for it. This gave the Panthers the ball back which due to the dreaded prevent defense they were able to get the ball back to their own 30 with time for one play. Yes I know that hail mary passes don't normally work, but why even risk it? I'm beginning to believe that the Dolphins take some sort of pleasure out of giving me more gray hairs.

THursday Night Game

2009-11-20T10:55:11Z

Well since most of you guys and girls are sleep, and i finally got to see a dolphin game over here, here's what i think:

- Ricky did not surprise me, i wish phin fans would get over him doing what he did last night. He is having a solid year running and recieving, while sharing snaps with Ronnie, so he has just shown what he would do given the position to be a featured back. He has always run hard and trucks linebackers and secondaries who try to take him down. I AM NOT IMPRESSED, more reieved he can still out run the kids and take them to the house as he did.

- The defense does not seem to play as aggressive and puts as much pressure on the opposing offense in the fourth quarter, look at the stats since the bye week: we have gone 3-2 in that stretch, but have been outscored 57-26 in the fourth quarters(horrible if we make it to the post season). We have only scored one fourth quarter TD and that was last night with Ricky Williams. twice have not scored at all in the fourth( NE and N.O.) now given those teams are good teams, we had them both in favorable positions and due to play calling, or fatigue, or forget ing how to stop good QBs and WRs. Last year we were 2nd in points allowed and now we are 31st? This is where we must improve to be elite or even go deep into the playoffs.

- The recievers did great with holding on to the ball and making some tough and clutch catches during the game. We are one number 1 reciever away from having the perfect combination, in my opinion. Bess, Hartline, and even Ginn did just what we needed to win.

- Our RB core is solid and Polite and Hilliard really know how to open up holes and knock people in their mouths!!! and Ricky just did what he does, he is on my fantasy team and has been solid most weeks. (i have Benson and Johnson from Tenn, dropped westbrook). We await R.Brown when he is ready.

- Special teams are not too special, but all we have, even though Ginn ranks pretty high in return avg and return TDs.

- Injuries are what hurts us now more than anything right now, the linemen are important to containing pressure and providing it, B.P. said you build a team from the line out, well now depth is the issue.

- I don't dog the team or players from having bad games( Ginn and Porter to name a few), but get excited for good games, i'm a true fan and will follow our team whatever. Enough of this......................... Just got off to a good start this morning. Go Phins!!!!!

Wanna hear something fun?

2009-11-20T07:55:19Z

Math alone, as of this moment, gives the Saints and the Colts respective conference championships. Both are teams we could and/or should have beaten. Playoffs are still a giant "if," but think about the possibilities if we can get there. We are proven as a team that can come "real close" with either of the two best NFL teams. We are also a team that owns in the trenches and Sparano and Co. rule in "learning from." Drunkenly, I am willing to give this prediction to my space heater (in Montana; everyone freeeeeaks when DC$ comes on the field): Dolphins. 2009. Super Bowl. Runners Up. I'm trying not to be too disillusioned by hope. Runners up sounds good for year 2.

My Night : you can't make this stuff up !!!!!!

2009-11-20T05:50:27Z

What a game ! I guess Rickey still has a little something left in the tank. I physical & emotionaly beat down right about know. Hanging out at Finnigans at the River, for " Party with the Pros" was to say the least ,.......outstanding !! I got tons of signitures and new photos. I eat like a King and drank like a fish. It was,........all good ! Complete with an all important victory.

So I ask you this question..........

Poll

Do want to hear my story and see my new pics ?

Too much to like in BESS!

2009-11-20T02:59:24Z

This, like many other recent fan posts, is my first fanpost. I am a die hard Miami fan living in North Jersey and have followed this team since I was 5 years old.

What I've seen in Davone Bess so far this game and in his short career is better than what we had in Welker. Of course I wish we never got rid of him but can you imagine how much more damage this guy would have done if he had Brady and Moss to work with. This guy is by far our best receiver and he may not have amazing speed but he is insanely quick which matters most for slot receivers, has amazing hands, and runs great routes as well as after the catch. He is exactly what Henne needs aside from a True! No. 1 and i'm trully excited to see what he has to offer in his future and hopefully with a star wideout in the upcoming season.

I also love this new guy Kory Sperry and the fact that he is a rookie shows he has a ton of upside. He blocks real well and showed soft hands the first game so hopefully he and Haynos can develop into a good tandem. I personally don't feel Fasano has lived up to a true tight end without David Martin and unless he turns it around I see him walking this upcoming offseason.

Last but not least, please recognize and vote for Randy Starks to go to the Pro Bowl. This guy is without a doubt our best D-lineman and is turning into a stud on our 3-4 line.

p.s. love V. Davis stepping up to Steve Smith and then drilling him for a 1 yard gain in the flat. Cam Wake is still applying pressure on every play he's in and J. Porter is finally playing like he did last year, lets hope he keeps this up and the benching lit a fire up his @$$.

Tonyy

Poll

If Miami was able to draft any player, who should we take?

Miami getting the "Edge" ?

2009-11-20T00:11:42Z

Interesting article, and seems very plausible depending on how the other backs perform against the Panthers tonight...I say go for it if we look bad tonight with the running game..but thats just me...

Many will say no just because of his recent activity, but he offers a smart vet who just might do enough to be effective, and most importantly, will help in keeping Ricky fresh....Thats of course if either Hilliard or Sheets aren't effective...

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columnists/hyde/blog/2009/11/should_dolphins_sign_edgerrin.html

Poll

Would you like Edge back in Miami?

Official Dolphins/Panthers Pre-Game Open Thread

2009-11-19T21:39:22Z

Well we're now less than four hours away from kick-off in Charlotte between the Dolphins and Panthers. And people are now beginning to get out of work/school so it's a good time to post a pre-game thread. Use it to help pass the time between now and kick-off.

Our live game thread will be posted on the front page about a half hour before kick-off. Once the teams announce their inactives for tonight's game, I'll post them in here.

This thread is now open to the floor....

GO DOLPHINS!!!

**UPDATE: Inactives coming out:

Panthers - RB Mike Goodson, WR Kenneth Moore, S Charles Godfrey, FB Brad Hoover, OG Duke Robinson, DE Charles Johnson, DE Hilee Taylor, and QB A.J. Feeley

Dolphins - QB Tyler Thigpen, OL Lydon Murtha, NT Paul Soliai, LB Erik Walden, TE Anthony Fasano, OT Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson and S Nate Ness

It's also worth noting that Justin Smiley is active but Nate Garner will start at LG.

Tonight's game...

2009-11-19T21:39:15Z

It's about 4:30...another 30 minutes till coverage begins. As I am typing this...I watched the 72' Dolphins on Americas Game. I'm now watching the 73' Dolphins. I want to see us play like them tonight and the rest of the season.

On to tonight's game...

We're going up against on of the NFL's best RB...Deangelo Williams. He refuses to go down most of the time. He reminds me of a younger Ricky Williams. Speaking of Ricky, he'll be the starter tonight, and Sexy Lexy Hilliard will be his backup. Who will we see more of Ricky or Lex?

If we can get some pressure on Jake D....we can get alot of interceptions. However, we must watch Steve Smith...he is a very dangerous WR. Before the trade deadline...we showed interest in him...we should have got him. We need one of our WR's to step it up here soon.

I know alot of you are mad at Davone Bess, for his special teams play. But I believe him and Camarillo are our two best WR's. Davone had two key catches on the winning drive last week. Davone has 40 receptions...he's leading the team. Camarillo is second on the team.....27 receptions. As you can see, it seems Chad Henne trust Davone....alot.

IMO....the run defense will need to play light's out tonight...if we hope to stop Deangelo. But I'm sure we can. Starks has really played well so far. Ferguson is our key run stuffer and Langford is they young guy and very well skilled. Our LB's are old guys (JP,JT, AA...LOL) and one young guy (CC). Channing and Ayodele are great against the run. Jason Taylor is just a......legend. He can stay in coverage and rush the passer. He is one of the best to play the game of football. Peezy....is getting on my nerves. I've finally come to the conclusion that he is washed up. Unless he has a good game tonight...my opinion stands.

Well can't wait for the game tonight...how about you guys???

Reservations for 5, we're here to meet some Dolphins !!!

2009-11-19T21:32:24Z

So, in 2 short hours the Wife and I are off to meet up with "The Stalker", his Son, and another friend ( all from Ohio ). We heading 45 minutes South to some swanky sports bars not far from the South beach area of town. I am totally pumped to watch this game surrounded by a bunch of former Fins !!! You know me,....I will not hesitate to buy one of these guys a drink if I think it will get me in good graces with them. Shit, God damn.......some extended face-time with my childhood hero John Offerdahl. Imagine if you will,.....Dolphins come up with a defensive score,....or two !!!

The place erupts, people hugging with joy, high-fiving each other,..................just imagine !!!!!

Now, let your mind go,.........I tell Dwight Stephenson, "If I could play any postion in football, it would be center." I can see it now......He takes me under his wing !

Then there is Bob Baumhower, who I can see is getting pissed because I'm not spending enough time with him and all,...........seeing as we are from the same hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Oh Bob, don't look so sad, I got love for you,.....Mr Newest Member of the dolphins Ring of Honor !!!!!!!

Dup, Crash,..........What is up players !!!!!!

Now, if only that other Ohioan would show up !!! What's his name again ????

The Phinsider: FanPosts

My Gameday Adventure - Volume 1

Some Pics From The Game Last Night

Question regarding our Wide Outs

Miami Dolphins Player Pick 'Em Contest - Week 11 vs Carolina

Patrick Turner?!?!?!

Going to the Bills-Dolphins game on Nov 29

Can we put the Bess mess to rest?

Porter More Effective with Additional Rest?

I think...

You Can't Make this stuff up ; Living in Dolphin Heaven !

Lousaka For Pres

Randy Starks apreesh (how is this not already made??)

Can anybody answer this?

THursday Night Game

Wanna hear something fun?

My Night : you can't make this stuff up !!!!!!

Do want to hear my story and see my new pics ?

Too much to like in BESS!

If Miami was able to draft any player, who should we take?

Miami getting the "Edge" ?

Would you like Edge back in Miami?

**Official Dolphins/Panthers Pre-Game Open Thread**

Tonight's game...

Reservations for 5, we're here to meet some Dolphins !!!

Official Dolphins/Panthers Pre-Game Open Thread