Week 13 Open Thread: Jets at Dolphins


New York Jets (2-9) at Miami Dolphins (0-11)
1:00 pm EST, CBS
Dolphin Stadium
Sunny, 81 degrees
Line: Dolphins -1, Over/Under 38
Team Offensive Rankings
Jets - 30th total offense (280.8), 20th rush offense (96.5), 25th pass offense (184.3), 25th scoring offense (16.5)
Dolphins - 27th total offense (290.1), 15th rush offense (109.2), 26th pass offense (180.9), 24th scoring offense (16.6)
Team Defensive Rankings
Jets - 30th total defense (366.3), 31st rush defense (150.5), 18th pass defense (215.7), 28th scoring defense (25.3)
Dolphins - 16th total defense (325.1), 30th rush defense (148.5), 3rd pass defense (176.6), 27th scoring defense (25.2)
Today's Inactives
Jets: WR Jerricho Cotchery, QB Marques Tuiasosopo, CB Andre Dyson, DE Mike Devito, T Jacob Bender, T Adrian Jones, TE Jason Pociask, and DE Kareem Brown
Dolphins: LB Zach Thomas, OT Anthony Alabi, WR Kerry Reed, DE Derreck Robinson, LB Rob Ninkovich, DBs Jereme Perry and Tuff Harris, and DT Anthony Bryant
3 Absolute Keys to the Game
1. Win special teams battle. This is quite simple. Ted Ginn needs to make a play or two in the return game. Doesn't have to be a touchdown, but good field position is a must. On the flip side, the Dolphins' coverage unit must contain Leon Washington and not allow him any big returns.
2. Aggressive play calling by Miami. We've all talked about this a lot this past week. Cam's play calling, especially since John Beck took over, has been too conservative and predictable. Time for Cam to let John try and make some plays down the field. It's time to pass more on first down and try deep passes on 2nd and short. Now's the time, Cam. NOW!!!!
3. Pressure Kellen Clemens. He's a young quarterback who is liable to make mistakes. The Dolphins have only 17 sacks in 11 games. However, last week, they were able to get some pressure on Big Ben by using creative blitzes. Dom Capers needs to do the same thing today to force some turnovers and create some big plays.
Prediction: This has to be the week, doesn't it? The Dolphins are even favored. So let's get it done!!! Dolphins win 20-16.
GO DOLPHINS!!!!
**UPDATE**: Speechless. We've reached a new rock bottom. I need to just forget about this team for a while. So I'm out of here for now. Continue providing your thoughts below. I'll be back later tonight with my usual recap post.
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Whoever this guy is who...
The FG is nice but...
On the flip side...
okay, I never game time blog
- Defense started back on their heels but seeming to be coming after them.
- I am sick of Cameron calling run after run and putting us in 3rd and long, or better yet 4th and 1.
- At least on the 4th and 1, he runs a sneck and not a halfback option. Maybe he checked the play percentage chart?
- Worrell is out... this is a good thing. He is worthless in pass protection. Put in Shulters.
- I still wanrt to see J. Allen lay some wood in pass coverage. He is great in run support, but let him play back in free safety on a couple and pull a Rodney Harrison.
- Ginn is looking better on retruns. Vision geting better.
- Cameron, let beck throe the ball on First down! i am sick of Wanny ball!
- Okay, now throughthe ball again on 2nd down.
- Fine, good play.. now throe it again!
Perfect example for all you "results defines
I think that was the best series I have seen in games!!!
I don't care about the pick. I can about being afraid to try. Now let the defense play. and then go right pack and do it again!
What the HELL?
Oh boo hoo.....
Just don't make the penalties negate the scores... please!
Please send Kellen Clemens a thank you card...
Merry Christmas Kellen :)
Matty, you and I disagreed about Daniels last year
Jets are showing what you can do...
Crowder can not be left alone in pass coverage
AGREED, but it looks like he is doing it...
I am actually liking most of the play calling on both sides right now!
(even the plays that don't work, but are still the right call for the right situation)
by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 2, 2007 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
those are the kind of plays...
I don't disagree at all...
And better he learns while being given a chance to actually make a play than simply handing off on 1st & 2nd down, then passing short on third downs.
gotta run ginn to the corner when it forces 1 on 1
Cam is lettign Beck play, thet D is playing pretty good, the team is not playing like thye are scared. If we play this way all game, i would be bummed if we lost, but I would be thrilled to see the potential!
Note to Cam:
Awww, you can argue that either way
I'd say pretty good
I like the fact that he's willing to stand in the pocket, deliver an accurate pass, and take a hit. He's been under fire a lot and has shown that quick release.
I think beck is playing great!
Certainly room for improvement, but that only makes me ore optomistic. He has some catchable balls dropped, and hit line protection is not great. Chat man is now out, and Gado is in.
by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 2, 2007 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Is Gado active? - halftime adjustments
i also don't want to see runs up the middle anymore this game, until we start running of tackle and sweeps a bit our of a strong set.
Put L.Booker in the back field trips to the short side, to pick up the dbs, and pitch out to get him to the edge and let's see how he doesone on one against a lone LB.
And set up put some one one that damn jets RB, on every play!
:)
I think Beck
Interceptions
on the picks
yeah, the second one was a rookie throw...
by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 2, 2007 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
By the way
Fins D is playing pretty well, in spite of
With a little more success in the passing game, Cam should be able to start to set the Jet's D back on their heals a bit. Just pray Samkon can run the ball!
Those wanting to see Beck throw it more today..
If this isn't a nightmare game
It is the kind of game you expect a rookie QB to have at some point. Hopefully there won't be more of these...
0-16 here we come
Well, so much for half time adjustments.
D is playing pretty agressive tho.
Nice
11 minutes is enough time
you have to make the pass rush pay
by LeftCoastFinFan on Dec 2, 2007 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Sayings
- Just keep a stiff upper lip.
- Keep yer chin up (Unless yer getting sacked)
- Every dark cloud has a silver lining
- We'll get'em next year
- And with the number #1 Pick in the 2008 Draft Miami picks ???????
okay, i give up. we're done.
this is just painful
Honestly
mmm
well....
by Neo on Dec 2, 2007 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Is this the appropriate time to...
On second thought, maybe we should just have a moment of silence and sprinkle some chicken blood over the grave.
Worst... team.... ever....
Awful. Disgusting. Pathetic. Pitiful. You run out of adjectives.
Just reiterating what everybody's already said.
I'm honestly disgusted. I'm not on the "Fire Cameron" train as I subscribe to the train of thought that you have to give him and Mueller time to get "his" guys in place, but god. You have to show at least a tiny bit of competitiveness. This is the NFL and the Dolphins are supposed to be a professional team. This isn't some cupcake college.
They had better be gearing themselves up for the offseason and be ready to make a splash, whether through draft, free agency, or internal improvements. This is old.
The Good News is...
This is embarrassing.
That's the one contest we've won..
Figure it this way, no other team has won less than three games, while we are winless. With only 4 to play, the dolphins are on the clock!

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