I Want Pictures
by son of a son of a shula
With only one pre-season game left and another 11 days until gloriously the new season starts I thought I’d tell you about my Dolphin porch and what I want to do with it. We actually didn’t set out to make the porch a Dolphin porch,
not sure why not actually, but it all came about as a result of re-purposing an old mirror that has a frame around it to make it look like a window. When we decided to use it my wife said, “hey let’s paint it teal”. So the Dolphin in me said, “well shit if we’re going to paint it teal we may as well use the official Dolphin color.” She agreed and I painted it on there and there was only one thing missing – Dolphin orange. Even though I didn’t put any orange on the mirror I did decide to paint a new wood framed door with it. And in my world painting wood is sacrilege; I could only ever paint wood with Dolphin colors otherwise no way. Anyway so here we are with a Dolphin porch and in need of more Dolphin stuff for the porch.
I had to get the porch finished and ready for a party two weekends
ago and I came up with an idea that was inexpensive and easy. I went into my picture files and chose some pictures that I took myself at the stadium and had them made into 5 x 7 prints, put them in dollar store frames and mounted them on the wall. Not just mounted but I put them up with a nail gun, that was fun, just held a level there and bam bam bam – done. I only did 4 and now I want to add a bunch more there. There’s plenty of space.
Here are the 4 I used:
You may recognize the last one it was my avi for a while and if anyone has the Herd T-shirt that’s the avi used for me on it.
There are several shots I want to get at the fest this year, especially with all the renovations but I have several more that I’m going to 
add that I already have . They include Csonka and Marino’s Ring of Honor pics, more pics that reflect the old look of the stadium both inside and out. Of course I need to find each years group fest pics that I want to add. And the Cheerleaders (got plenty of pics of them).
As far as the pictures I don’t have, I have a list. I want the pic of Manny Frenandez’s name on the ring of Honor as he was finally inducted last year. He’s always been one of my favorite all-time Dolphins. Same for Garo, I want a pic of his name (RIP). I want a picture very similar to above, looking across the stadium, but it of course will show the new aqua seats. Perhaps pictures of some of the new fancy sections but I also want some of the corners where they removed seats so I can have a progression of old, new in waiting and then next year with the screens in.
SUH, I want a real cool pic of Mr. Suh. If at all possible I want to try and get a pic of that front 4 standing together. One of those pictures that is reminiscent of the old Steel Curtain or the Purple People Eaters shots you see all the time. I’ll have to super zoom and find an opportune time to snap a shot. That would be awesome to have a picture of Vernon, Mitchell, Suh and Wake that I got myself.
Oh yeah and there’s a rule: I will only put pictures out there that I took myself (or if wifey did) only exception will be the annual Fest pic.
I’m looking forward to seeing the new renovations to Sun Life when we meet for this years fest. I’m looking forward to seeing this 2015 team go out and whoop ass too. You’ve been a Dolphin fan for a long time don’t act like you can’t feel it.
Suh is here, everything is different now!
Only a week and a half folks, we can make it!
Cheers!
Hanging pictures on the wall can be a real pain in the ass at times making sure you get the nail in the exact spot and then trying to hook that stupid little ring on it. Using the nail gun to hang pictures was quite liberating…and easy!
Oh – the door is Fir so I didn’t paint some nice Mahogany or Walnut or something like that. I’m not that insane.
Finsmob Unleashed 
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13550206/judge-announces-no-settlement-tom-brady-hearing-deflategate-expects-ruling-soon
Jay Feeley the players union executive representative. I believe the NFL’s VP Troy Vincent was a union rep for dolphins when he played here. The current one for the fins I believe is Jason Fox
awesome FinCave Son … one of my sons gave me Dolphins wine glasses for that late night mellow time watching replays.
I hope the judge rules in favor of the NFL today. If the decision is upheld, Brady’s camp will most certainly appeal and try to get an injunction to delay the suspension until the appeal hearing.
I hope they get it. THEN later this year in November- December they can uphold the suspension for the final 4 games of the year.
If the ruling is against the league, I’d think they be able to likewise appeal it up the chain.
This can go through next year if Brady gets a injunction. We may be better off having Brady suspended you have to remember NE fans wanted to replace Brady early last year after their poor start. After reading the Wells report and the Kraft rebuttal to all the facts I don’t believe the NFL has a case in fact I think Brady may have a malice defamation suit against Goodell..
Good work Son. And I hear you on hanging pictures. My wife treats our walls like a pin cushion. I’ve made her start using more double stick strips, as a lot of the stuff she wants up is relatively light.
RGIII is Due $16m next year. If he is still the backup Washington’s assrape by the football gods will be complete. They HAVE to try to trade him.
Come on Man!
The only guarantee in the contract is for injury (2016), with that said RGIII is done in Washington, he’ll be cut this yr, and won’t be put in any type of position to get hurt during practice.
The only thing that could stop this from happening is Snyder, and people on here bitch about Ross, SMH.
Deservedly so, I might add. Ross’s mega-misses with team hires is the number one reason why Miami has had 4 non-winning seasons in a row. It’s amazing that some so-called Dolphin fans are OK with this. It’s a fact that Steve Ross is the only owner in Miami history who has never won a playoff game!!
Nice stuff Son
Thats what I want to do to my little room here but still havent in 4 years now.. Maybe I’ll do my garage since thats where I mostly watch the games and people around here might actually see it.
Gotta wonder if NFL lawyers group sabotaged Goodall image with wrong advice. The NFL’s law group that represents NFL is led by lawyer that lost to goodall for commissioner.
I do have a big kind of like a blanket with the old logo hanging on the wall out there. Its easily visible from the road…
Got it at the game one time. All you do is sign up for a credit card and they give you Dolphins stuff…
uwantwhat——You may want to get prescriptions for Viaga because after surgery you will NEVER BE ABLE TO GET THEM/
if you r not able to get some before surgery the u can always use korean panax ginseng but it takes time to build up in your system.
I see Trent Richardson had been released by the Raiders.
has been*
Nice porch Son! I am envious of the amount of time you can use your porch during the year.
That’s some good work there Son on the porch! Nicely Done!
I need to further Dolphinize my basement, I intend on getting some more stuff.
This is a good article from Ben Volin on Deflategate and what might happen today in fed court
He mentions some of the things I have said about Judge Berman attempting to twist the arms of the parties to settle
And the possibility of the Judge leaving the CBA order only
I think this is the likely outcome (Berman respects the CBA) as he won’t want to be overturned by the higher court, regardless of what others have be saying. I could be wrong, as I am not a lawyer, nor a legal maven- I just play one on a blog.
I complimented Ben on the story
He gets pretty ripped from patriots fans who really don’t get the complexities of it and are just emotional about Brady
Ben responded
I don’t want to read anything by Vollin the traitor, of course he’s going to see it brady’s way.
Here is my contribution to your Porch Son
Thanks Piggs, I’ll shoot that one up on the wall with pride.
technically its a oil painting
but it will class the place up….
😉
Thanks guys. I gotta run, catch up with you later.
Son, good stuff and your Phins porch is awesome. Very cool hanging area.
Happy Birthday Jason Taylor
How old is he now?..
41. Man, am I getting old…
probably about that age
(Piggy shrugs)
Lol:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_QPWp1cMkX6s0R5tZGD5-H4oqnU7jZiJQ8p7wDVDIRGAEzxP_OQ
Okay Humans
Piggy’s got a lot of work today
Cathc up later
I miss Ben Volin
What say you?
http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/16641/dolphins-have-tough-decisions-to-make-at-linebacker
I think we may keep 7 LBs. So vigil,tripp and paysinger may all make the team.
Jordan Tripp, Zach Vigil cut Paysinger
Try to put 2 of the 3 UDFA’s on the PS
nice porch son. I’m turning my basement into a phins cave. I think its time.
Holy Shit!!!!!!!!
Somebody go console Stanger!
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP 2m2 minutes ago
#Dolphins release Brandon Fields. Matt Darr is the new punter
Whoa!
I have to check but I think everyone in the challenge had fields.
Yikes!
http://news.yahoo.com/video/woman-getting-high-canned-air-104808214.html
Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero 10s11 seconds ago
The simple fact of the competition between Matt Darr and Brandon Fields is that Darr punted well and won the competition.
Also a cap savings no matter how you look at it.
My condolences to Stanger. His fandom may never be the same.
I believe we have one more cut to make to get down to 75.
Tis a sad day for Stanger…
LOL, maybe a little more for Brandon.
I’m sorry, YOUNG STANGER!! – – But I your favorite punter will get a shot with another team in very short order.
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I’m unexpectedly home today waiting on a licensed electrician to come to our house and restore our water situation. Classic case of water, water, everywhere but NOT a drop to drink!! –Floods have somehow caused a breakdown in the underground line running from our water pump to the house. Mrs OD not exactly thrilled with lack of water. But she’s got another day to spend, and I do mean “SPEND,” at the dentist’s office. She gets the pain and I get the bill!! Meanwhile, flood waters in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties are at near all-time record highs, with potholes everywhere!! –Huge hole opened on southbound lane of I-75 last night near Dade City exit. — They HOPE to have it filled sometime today. But southbound traffic is down to ONE LANE and the back-up is huge. However, since there’s no such thing as global warming or climate change, I’m confident all will be well by tomorrow.
Fields was making $3.3M and Darr will make 525K. So just like at every other position, if it’s close or the young guy is better, go with the young guy.
WOW! Fields cut. Didn’t see that coming
So sorry Jon, I know that hurts bud.
Great job, Son! I will hire you to design my Dolphins man cave when the day comes.
Condolences to Stanger…. No sense in paying top dollar for a punter in today’s NFL though. I suspect we will have a new kicker before the season starts as well.
I doubt Darr is a better punter than Fields, but he sure is a heck of a lot cheaper.
Like I said it was probably close and Darr impressed in both practice and in the game. When that happens you go with the savings. Fields had an 8 year run.
Mike E.; This MIGHT make more sense IF the Fins use the roughly $2.775 M in cap space to hire a decent O-Lineman in the next few days. The final cuts from other teams will be very interesting in that regard.
We’ve got bigger issues than the Oline moneywise, such as OV and Miller.
Alberts appears he’ll be ready for the opener, and if not soon thereafter, DT seems to have finally arrived, Pouncey is back from the false alarm, Juwan is solid, we just need to settle the RG, which isn’t the most important position on the field, and Tannehill’s pocket presence makes all of them look better.
You always have to save some money going into the season in case we have injuries and we need to sign decent players.
Darr has one hell of a leg, and Fields seems to have been in decline last yr and starting off in the preseason, so even though I need some help getting my jaw shut I’m ok with it. This is the first surprise of many to come, considering our cap situation.
Stanger, you got to wear #2 for years and enjoy your jersey. I got one fuckin year with Clay’s #42. You do get over it. LOL
And then, of course, there’s my #11 Wallace jersey which, I hope, a certain seamstress can change to PARKER!!!!!
There you go. I’m sure that can be done.
I won’t bring up my jersey problems. lol
I thought about that with you and Piggy.
I’m still sporting a Zach Thomas jersey 😛
I still have one.
OD
Here here sir. That would be nice.
I need to change my #95 jersey to FUCKFACE
You need to exorcise or burn that jersey
Great conversation piece.
Person: Whoa what’s with that name on that jersey?
Mike E: You really want to know?
Person: Yeah WTF?
Mike E: Well it stands for our dumb fucking DE who can’t stop getting suspended. Dion Fucking Fuckface!!!! How’s that for an answer?
Person: Okay man, relax!!!! Geez!
LOL, yeah WTF. I got an email this morning from a vendor that wasn’t supposed to go out to the customers, it had a WTF in it. They sent out about 15 emails since apologizing.
erveryone has to wonder who is going to do the FG holding now. Time for everyone to do some research
My guess is Darr.
guessing?
Yes, I’m also not that concerned about it. I’m sure the coaches have that figured out.
Matt Moore would be my guess
guessing?
Darr was holding for Franks in the game, so I’m assuming Franks is going to win the kicking competition, and Darr is going to be his holder.
I will be spending neither time nor energy on trying to figure out or worrying about who might be holding for kicks.
Wow Fields was cut? Has anyone heard from Stanger? Is he ok? 😭
LOL, ESPN has an ad that says 6 reasons why you finished last in your FF league, the picture is of the jets offense lined up on the ball.
Pretty cool for you anglers out there.
http://www.grindtv.com/fishing/mystery-surrounding-neon-green-pike-appears-to-have-been-solved/#BfbQqv0BSXg4AOY2.97
Son, I liked the write up and insight to the SOS home, err back porch.
I have that same Dolphins gnome in my Phin collection. Have some similar photos, cups, etc.
I love that door man, and the counter/bar area. Kudos!
Nicely Done Son.. Cool Porch !!! I know Toba has a bunch of pics from last years fest he can share with you.
Sorry for your loss Stanger ..
Miko and Omar already accusing the org of saving money and not being about winning with cutting Fields. LOL
It’s both as I mentioned below….plus as you’ve said, and I agree….if it’s close, ya usually lean towards the younger less expensive player.
This is that case!
I’m starting to hate Miko worse than Omar, what an ignorant statement. Hello there’s such a thing as a salary cap and we have the worse situation in the league. The $3 mil saved this yr added to the $3 mil next yr may be enough to get OV and Miller signed, without losing anyone else.
By week 2 no one, except maybe Stanger, is even going to miss Fields.
OMG on Fields!
I expected to see some vet cuts due to rounding up some coin to resign Vernon and a couple other in house FA’s next season, but I figured Fields was kinda safe unless he was injured.
I had Matt Moore getting cut to free up money, thinking the more athletic & younger Freeman might back up Tanny, but Freeman has been Offman so far…lol. But, he’s learning a new system, may need a tad more time.
I also had Franks in an upset beating out Sturgis, not as big a savings, but substantial nonetheless. Sturgis seems to up n down to me. Surely Franks can’t be much worse, in fact, I think he may turn out to be a future stud.
Well that’s my take….thoughts?
Ask Miko and Omar. LOL
For Stanger
Darr beat our Fields.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article33146043.html
The article says Darr beat out Fields his gross/net were both better. I looked at the numbers after one of the games and Fields punts were all inside the 20, so typical beat writer BS stats used to determine who has done a better job. I like Darr and think he’ll do well, it was a good move by our FO.
Beat writers usually look for the negative though. LOL
Steve, I wonder what Miko thinks of her husband’s about business not wins contract? LOL
I don’t know, but she puts her 2 cents into everything, so I’m sure you’ll find out soon.
I’ll be amazed if Darr can pin the ball inside the 20 or 10 like Fields did.
Guess the FO figures our ferocious defense don’t need that extra help anymore on a consistent basis.
Go Defense! 🙂
fields play did drop off a little last year. That’s probably why they brought competition
Naw, they always brought in competition most years. It keeps vets sharp too.
Let Miko Grimes eat cake.
Life, like football, is full of risks. Good luck Mr Fields.
Probably should have said “Football, like life.. “
Sorry Stanger…
Nice porch Son.. lemmee know if ya want the photobucket link to last years pics.. also pretty sure I will be taking another ton this year..
Tim, do you know what happened over at FME blog, did storm knock out power or take the roof off? 😯
No idea!
Down for days it seems.
Omar Kelly ✔ @OmarKelly
I have rarely EVER seen an NFL team’s “business moves” make them a better today (not the future).
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squawk squawk squawk
I read Jamil Douglas has pulled ahead of turner in the RG competition. He can’t be any worst so why not.l
Time for Turner to get real angry & go all Hulk green. But his depth will be needed as well.
No, not really. Hillbilly Jim was more svelte. 😉
GD, there were years we didn’t bring in any competition for Carpenter and Fields.
Fields was a very good punter for a long time, 8 year run with us. But if our season is dependent on punting, than we’ve got larger issues. Plenty of other teams have had success without Fields as their punter. We found a young punter who performed well. This happens all across the league every year.
Hence my earlier post.
getterdone says:
September 1, 2015 at 11:11 am
I’ll be amazed if Darr can pin the ball inside the 20 or 10 like Fields did.
Guess the FO figures our ferocious defense don’t need that extra help anymore on a consistent basis.
Go Defense! 🙂
Why would you be amazed if Darr can pin a ball like Fields did? Isn’t that what punters are suppose to do? LOL
C’mon, Fields did it on a consistent basis, not just occasionally…is why he was a Pro Bowler.
LMAO
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 1h1 hour ago
Weakening areas of strength to save less than $600K doesn’t scream we want to win now, and win big. It is a business move.
How is it only a $600K savings when Fields was making $3.3M and Darr will make $525K?
Andrew Abramson @AbramsonPBP 1h1 hour ago
#Dolphins also released RB Demetrius Bronson so they’re now down to 75. Have to get down to 53 by Saturday
Hey Piggy! Whore!!!
https://gma.yahoo.com/liam-hemsworth-spends-time-most-beautiful-girl-world-144420802–abc-news-celebrities.html
This might be the death knell?
Chris Perkins @chrisperk 1h1 hour ago
Dolphins DT Anthony Johnson (foot) also out today.
Yeah you don’t want to be hurt and part of a talented and crowded position with one more week before getting down to the 53.
Mosley be lickin his chops now. 😉
I don’t think Mosley sticks!
Go Younger seems to be the theme song!
Miami Dolphins Cheer @MDCheer 20m20 minutes ago
3rd year veteran @MDC_Jacey is announced Miss July for the 2nd year in a row! Visit http://dolphinscheerleaders.com for more!
Meh….
Omar Kelly ✔ @OmarKelly
Don’t say you want quality and then go shopping at the Dollar Tree or Payless
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Seems Omar was in the same obsession bed as our Stanger 😉
Omar put on his super dumb hat today. LOL
Maybe he should go look at Fields’ stats from last year. They weren’t good. Not a top punter in the league.
Omar Kelly ✔ @OmarKelly
They had to release Fields so they could pay Tannehill. SMH.
LMAO, what a tool….so the Broncos, Seahawks, or Pats punters got them into the super bowls….SMH!
Well we all know it’s a punter drive league. LOL
I was just busting. He didn’t post that. I am sure he thought about it though. LOL.
GD, I was joking about the punting. Fields didn’t have a good year last year though. He didn’t rank high in any important category. He was 11th in avg., but 25th in net and 24th inside the 20. Maybe he’s on the decline.
It seems to be a reasonable move.
Go #4
Omar Kelly ✔ @OmarKelly
I’m Butt Hurt and will complain as long as you listen!
NWO
(I faked that one!)
LMAO @ NWO
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 5m5 minutes ago
Don’t say you want quality and then go shopping at the Dollar Tree or Payless
Do the Doritos taste better at Krogers than the Dollar Store? 😉
Wow, 22 more players will be cut to get down to the 53. I’m sure there will be a few more surprises.
Matt Moore & Sturgis, take me to the gallows pole…..
Is DT Deandre Coleman still in camp?
Until Saturday?
Someone needs to tweet Omar and ask him if he knows where Fields ranked last year.
GD, Francis may have secured himself a spot. The dude can really move for a guy that big.
I already had him locked in…they may just go with 4 DT’s, and rightly so.
Yeah me too but I have Johnson as well going with 5. I just think it’s our deepest position.
I never really thought about the punting position this year and figured Fields would make it. But after further review Fields did not have a good year last year and if the young guy was as good or better it’s a no-brainer.
Fields started shaky last year, but righted the ship fairly well.
Still really low in basically every category. But you are right he did have some good punts down the stretch. He also got a lot of practice. 😦
But when he boomed them we didn’t cover well, so what’s the point in punting it 60 yrds?
lol @ the pic Miami Herald has up in their article announcing that Fields been cut
Don’t do it!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is that, a snub .357?
I’m no gun guy, but I thought it was a .38 revolver.
Me either- going by memory. .38 S also crossed my mind.
*neither
Regarding Matt Darr…
Here is his University of Tennessee bio
http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/matt_darr_715031.html
These are some of the senior year (2014) stats mentioned:
In 13 games in 2014, punted 80 times for 42.2 average with 30 punts inside the 20-yard line and 21 punts of 50 or more yards
Had 19 punts of 50-plus yards in last 10 games
Had 22 punts inside the 20-yard line in last nine games
Here is Darr’s HS numbers:
HIGH SCHOOL
Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Named to MaxPreps All-America first team
Rated as nation’s No. 1 punting prospect by punting expert Chris Sailer.
Averaged 42.9 yards per punt as senior with career long of 71
Added 96 tackles from linebacker position, including team-high 79 solo
It’s hard to judge by college stats sometimes, because the ball is a different size, look what Sturgis did in college.
lmao, i see omarashian has all him minions up in arms again.
i am starting to respect him more and more every day for his ability to play such a great role
So there you have it, Darr has been a high end prospect since HS days and is now in the NFL proving all the scouts right.
It happens quite a bit. LOL
lets hope Michelle Carter isnt texting stanger
Just not Fucking right.
Kid must be real good though.
Don’t see anyway I can buy his jersey.
It would be like buying the one of the secretary who bangs your Dad
and then becomes your step-Mom.
LMAO!!!
Maybe just add a + 2. LOL
That is how I got my step Mom.. Too Funny !!!
LOL, it’s life.
Stanger,
If it’s any consolation, you can start becoming a Matt Darr fan pretty quickly. He has plenty of videos online on YouTube.
Al — now you are just telling me that my new step Mom is cool, really hot and great in bed. 🙂
Ouch!!!!!!!!!
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 6m6 minutes ago
Bengals placed rookie OT Cedric Ogbuehi on Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, meaning he is eligible to play in week 7.
Fields – 2015 base 1.65 mil, cap hit 2.52 mil dead money for this yr and next 2.52 mil. I would think we’d save $1 mil + a little bit from his base contract compared to Darr’s.
Year Base Salary (Guaranteed) Bonuses Cap Number
2015 $1,650,000 $770,000 $0 $100,000 $0 $2,520,000
2016 $3,525,000 $770,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $4,320,000
Darr’s contract $525,333 per yr for 3 yrs, but let’s only use 2 yrs, since that’s how long Fields was signed for.
Fields numbers for the next 2 yrs would’ve been S6.84 mil cap hit.
Darr’s contract for the next 2 yrs = $1,050,666 + $2.52 dead money on Fields = $3,570,666
Savings = $3,269,334 Plus one more yr of a cheap $525,333 for Darr.
This is based on data from http://overthecap.com/salary-cap/miami-dolphins/
http://overthecap.com/player/brandon-fields/670
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/
And since I found it on the internet it has to be correct, unless of course it’s from Omar 😉
guess stanger has missed out on all the hot step mom porn.
Wyo,
Ouch indeed but Cedric came into the draft with a medical flag so no surprise.
Stanger,
Here ya go, you can start looking at Darr in your current upside down world perspective LOL
that was both creative and cruel…….which means props to you Al. 🙂
We should expect some cuts next year who have significant contracts. Think of it as the 3rd phase to rid ourselves of all things Ireland. LOL
I think we got them all this yr. Can you think of someone that might get cut next yr? I guess we’d have to wait until this yr is over to see who underperforms. The FO is making quality football decisions.
Oh Shit! Stanger’s fanhood tested!!!!!!! Best of luck Brandon Fields. That paycheck was too big I guess.
Word is the coaches were really impressed with Darr so it made the decision easier when looking at the cap.
That punt he had late in the game was pretty spectacular, and the return was minimal.
Hi Jahn,
I’m California bound at the end of September (Vegas trip Sep 24-28 but sticking around LA on the 28-30 when I return from Vegas).
If you’ve got a rental car and want to drive up to Santa Barbara (about 1.5-2 hours from LAX) the brewery will be open. Grand opening is 18th-20th….would be cool to see you. SB is a great place to visit. All the hollywood types buy vacation homes here….
Tim,
I think you’re slightly under-estimating how good Fields has been. Sure, his numbers last year weren’t standout, but he had a rough start. Look at what he did after he shook off that slump and there was no sign of him on the downhill.
I don’t have a problem with the move, it was business, but very very few punters on earth can pin a ball deep the way Fields can. He’ll get picked up as soon as he clears waivers for less money and he’ll make more probowls, I have little doubt.
Maybe. I never really get attached to kickers or punters so it’s not a big deal to me. He had a nice run here but pro bowl punting never really made much of a difference for us in the big scheme of things. It’s not a punter driven league. LOL
I hear ya on that. I do think his ability to basically backspin the ball was uncanny though and pretty amazing.
Next?
Greg Likens @GregLikens 5m5 minutes ago
Philbin describes the kicking competition between Caleb Sturgis & Andrew Franks as “close” #Dolphins
Would not be surprised if Franks wins it.
Tim,
Indeed on the Ireland stuff but the sad part is, Fields was drafted by Randy Meuller in the 7th RD of the 2007 draft year. The year the Fins took, sadly again, Ted Ginn in RD 1, Samson Satele in RD 3, & Paul Soliai in RD 4.
Funny, because I think most of those players are underappreciated by this group. 🙂
Ireland gave him the contract though. LOL
Wyo,
Yikes! might be the kiss of death for Caleb but to be honest. Many focus on the FG ability of a place kicker and rightfully so but to me, the kickoff ability and specifically the skill to produce many touchbacks might mean more to me than sheer FG accuracy.
With the kickoff moved up though producing touchbacks is easier than ever. Doesn’t take that strong leg anymore, average leg will do it.
True, angling the kick and hang time now is where it’s at.
Jahn,
For sure… my brother lives in LA (West Hollywood) so that’s why I’m flying into LA and then round tripping it to Vegas. SB is very for sure; went there a few years ago for a wedding and stayed a few days and explored the area. It’s definitely a great place to live. I loved it.
The exodus of players prior to Hickey and now Tannenbaum has been prominent. I see it continuing next year. It’s common practice with new personnel people.
Lets get something straight — Fields was the best punter that ever booted one for the Miami Dolphins.
Yeah you can bring up Roby……but Fields sniper precision makes him better.
Yeah you can say it made financial sense……but that doesn’t change the point.
It’ll be okay Stanger lol. Very few punters are the difference in winning and losing seasons is my only point. Nothing against Fields. He was very good for us for a long time.
LOL at Stanger and the step mom analogy.
Stanger, is that Sturgis, the photo of the distraught guy with a pistol next to his noggin?
Tim,
Piggy and I were joking around on Twitter that it would be funny to see fans toss ballpark franks onto the field after an Andrew Franks game winning FG.
LOL, better than sturgeons.
Alright, everybody STAND THE F**K UP, wherever you’re at and lets all SALUTE Brandon Fields!
Thank You Brandon for your services, err leg.
Kudos #2!