The Splash Zone 10/28/17: Should Kiko Alonso Be Suspended After Hit On Joe Flacco?

People will call me a homer, but I don’t think the hit on Joe Flacco, by Kiko Alonso, deserves a suspension. Was it a bad hit? Yes, it was and Kiko will likely see a fine for it. As analyst have pointed out, Flacco slid really late and there was just no way for Alonso to stop himself from making that hit. It was a bad night all around as that game was starting to get nasty.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day's round-up below.

Vote: What's your opinion of Miami Dolphins LB Kiko Alonso's hit on Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco?
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco took a vicious hit from Miami Dolphins LB Kiko Alonso that knocked him out of the game with a concussion. Was it a dirty play? Vote now.

Adam Gase

Miami Dolphins coach Gase disgusted, calls out best players for not studying enough | Miami Herald
Adam Gase was angrier in a press conference that anytime during his tenure.

What an angry Adam Gase said Friday about Miami Dolphins not studying assignments | The Daily Dolphin
What Dolphins coach Adam Gase said Friday following Thursday night's 40-0 rout by the Baltimore Ravens: On simplifying the system vs. oversimplifying: "We're not putting the work in. Guys should take this stuff home and study it. We've got to find guys who will actually put forth effort.

Dolphins Offense

With Miami Dolphins offense in shambles, Adam Gase must make it right | The Daily Dolphin
BALTIMORE — Nine days and nine nights. That's what Adam Gase has to made this better. To make it right. The Miami Dolphins had only three days and three nights to prepare for this game at Baltimore. And it could not have gone worse. It was an unmitigated disaster.

Shut out again, the Miami Dolphins' offense is at a crossroads - NFL Nation- ESPN
If there was a lesson in the 40-0 loss Thursday night, it's that Miami's offense has deep-rooted issues that cannot be fixed by one player.

Dolphins Linebackers

Dolphins: Kiko Alonso's hit on Joe Flacco could draw suspension | SI.com
SI Now co-hosts Maggie Gray and Robin Lundberg debate whether Kiko Alonso should be suspended for his hit on Joe Flacco during the Miami Dolphins 40-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Dolphins 2017 Season

Miami Dolphins announce partial QB plan; Dolphins making history | Miami Herald
A 10-pack of Dolphins notes after Thursday’s debacle.

Miami Dolphins S Michael Thomas unloads after 40-0 loss to Ravens | The Daily Dolphin
BALTIMORE—It can’t get much worse for the Dolphins than their 40-0 loss to the Ravens on Thursday, and players weren’t holding back their frustration in the locker room. Few were as pointed or vocal as safety Michael Thomas.

5 Miami Dolphins Snap Conclusions from shutout loss at Baltimore | The Daily Dolphin
BALTIMORE — Who is to blame for this humiliating 40-0 debacle at the Ravens? Well, it's hard to blame the players who didn't play, or who hardly played at all.

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

The Splash Zone 10/27/17: Dolphins Get Embarrassed On National Stage - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins Linebacker Kiko Alonso Scrutinized for Hit on Joe Flacco - The Phinsider
Sporting News’ David Steele shines a light on Kiko Alonso’s actions in the Dolphins’ loss to the Ravens.

Gaining some perspective: Matt Moore is still a backup quarterback - The Phinsider
It seems that throughout the entire Jay Cutler saga, people forgot that Matt Moore is a backup quarterback for a reason.