from Tim
Q – Okay week one, which receivers do you see being targeted the most? This includes TEs and RBs. I ask this because I want to know the fucking answer. LOL
Thank you!
I think Jarvis Landry will be the main target this week, and almost always unless proven otherwise. Tannehill and Landry are on the same page, and Landry gets open, and makes the catch, and fights for extra yardage every time.
I do think Greg Jennings will get some targets, and be on the field a lot. He runs great routes, and is a guy who knows how to play the game, and although last year in Minnesota, he had a down year, I expect bigger things this year from Jennings.
I also expect Jordan Cameron to get some big targets. he’s tough to cover down the seam, if Tannehill can find him open, he has potential to make some big plays. I think that’s what Cameron does best. I don’t think he’s a Mark Bavaro type, where you hit him with a 5 yard pass, and then he drags 3 guys for a 15 yard gain. He’s dangerous when he breaks open and gets good separation, because he has the speed to take one all the way.
I think MillerTime will get 2-5 passes on Sunday as well, and I think Damien Williams, Miller’s backup will also get a couple of targets. Still, I think it’s Jarvis Landry that will get the most opportunities.
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from OD
Q – When the season is over do you think we will regret not taking the best available O-Lineman in the 2nd round.
I really hope not. I went back to take a look at who was available in the 2nd RD, but we also have to remember we traded back from RD 2 Pick 15 with the Eagles, to get 2 5th RD picks, and move down to RD 2 Pick 20.
We took DT Jordan Phillips at pick #52, and and there were no OL taken in between pick #47 (our original pick) and pick #52 (Jordan Phillips). Mitch Morse (OG), who I personally had no interest in at that point was taken at #49 by the Chiefs. Jake Fisher (OT) was taken by the Bengals at pick #53, right after we took Jordan Phillips. Fisher is a guy I wanted the Dolphins to draft.
As it turns out, Jake Fisher appears to be the heir apparent to the LT spot when Andrew Whitworth is done in Cincinnati, which is likely 2016, when Whitworth becomes an UFA.
I think the biggest piece to this puzzle or question, is how Branden Albert does this season. This was/has been one of my worries since before the draft. It seems doubtful #76 will be in the lineup Week 1 against the Skins, but all reports have been good, and Albert has been doing a little more each week, without any setbacks. Now it’s not just a matter of Branden Albert getting into the lineup, but to me, it’s that when he is in the lineup, he’s something close to the player he’s been previously, and not like Jake Long was at the end of his career in MIA. If he’s not effective, or healthy, or both, and we need to move either Jason Fox or Dallas Thomas to LT, and then move Jamil Turner to LG, and Billy Turner to RG, I think we might be in some trouble.
Most fans seem to have taken Albert coming back for granted, but I’m not one of them. If the O-line keeps us from what I think we can be, then YES, I think we should have taken an OL instead of a DT, Jordan Phillips. My guess is the OL will have been more valuable to us this year then the DT. Clearly, Earl Mitchell and Suh are the starters, and Jordan Phillips is the next guy in the rotation, but if big #76 isn’t right for us this season, I’ll be seriously regretting that pick. Hopefully, that’s not that the case Randy.
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from Stanger
Q – What’s your over/under for sacks against the Redskins?
And while we are at it, how about their rushing yards?
Yeah……I’m thinking might be a whole different world in both categories.
stanger
I think Kirk Cousins is a pretty smart guy, and I’m sure he’s done his homework on our Dolphins defense. That being said, I’m sure the OC realizes that they don’t want to ask too much of Cousins, and have designed a lot of plays where the ball comes out quickly. The last thing they want is our defense all over Cousins because he’s holding the ball too long. However, neither the OC or Cousins really knows what they’re up against.
I would say the over/under for sacks against the Redskins should be 4.
As far as rushing yards, I would expect OD’s favorite, Alfred Morris to be a big part of their offense. He’s going to get a lot of carries, but not with great success. My guess is, unless they fall behind really fast, that Morris gets between 20-25 carries, but the over/under for yards should be about 70. It’s gonna be tough out there for big Alfred, as the Dolphins defense will not be offering much in the way of rushing lanes. I expect a volume of carries with little success.
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from Pigsgerald Oinkustus Bacon
Q – Mike
If they weren’t the first game on our schedule, I might be stating on a
daily basis that the Redskins are the worst team in the NFL, that they had a
horrible offseason and that they would be lucky to win 4 games this
season.
But they are our week 1 opponent. So I go into “don’t get over
confident” mindset even though I have no control of what happens on the field.
This is of course to protect myself from being let down, which is of course
inevitable if we lose, even if I expected to lose.
This is the damage I do
to my psychology every football year. I know I’m not the only one. What is
wrong with Dolfans? Are you willing to go in the record and call a win over the
Redskins a sure thing. Or are you as dysfunctional as the rest of us? Really
how bad are the Redskins?
Pigsgerald
I don’t think we’re going to lose, even if Branden Albert doesn’t start, (He says he’s starting). I could even say even if Branden Albert does play, because I don’t expect him to be in there all that much. Either way, I think, like you, the Redskins are a hot mess. If we want to be contenders, you take a team like the Redskins, and you bet them, beat them good. I’ll take a sloppy win, but I don’t think that happens Sunday against the Redskins. I expect an all around thrashing. I
I picked 30-6, and I meant it. We’re going to be all over them this week, without necessarily “running it up” on them. Joe won’t keep his foot on the accelerator all game, and we’ll be running the clock midway through the 3rd QTR until the game is over. We’ll be up by 17-20 points at halftime.
Just relax, and understand we’ve built a pretty good team. Think of this. Devante Parker is now healthy, and ready to go, and he’s like the 5th string WR. Of course he missed a lot of time, but we’re not desperate for his services! We have a nice corps of WR’s now, with Jennings and Stills and Landry, even if I think it’s Landry, Jennings and Stills. Our defense will be ravenous, and and will ravage the Redskins. Lamar Miller is going to have a nice day against the Skins. Jordan Cameron is going to make a couple of big plays. I expect at least 2 INT’s, and a fumble recovery. We will win the TO battle.
I’m confident we will win, and win strong on Sunday. Maybe it’s me who needs to be committed. lol
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from GDP
Q – Deer Axe Mike,
With Brandon Albert confirming to start Sunday @ Washington, do you think the coaching staff & trainers are pushing Albert in too fast?
We’d sure hate to see a setback or poor play due to not being a 100%, just a lil over 10 months since tearing both ACL & MCL.
Serendipity,
GetterDone Phins!
I think if Jason Fox wasn’t concussed, Fox would be starting, so in that regard, YES, I do think they are letting circumstances dictate the terms a bit. On the other hand, like I mentioned above to Pigsgerald, I don’t think for a second Albert will play the entire game, and despite his “starting” status, I don’t think he’s in there for more than a series or two or three. They don’t want/need to push Albert too far Sunday, and I don’t think they will. We’ll see a lot of movement on the line, with Dallas Thomas probably playing some LT, along with Jamil Douglas moving to LG, and Billy Turner at RG. I think Jeff Linkenbach might even play some LT Sunday. I think it’s really unrealistic to expect Branden Albert to go the entire game this quick, and he won’t. We’ll need big #76 to be in shape, so consider this his first preseason game. He’ll play for a few series, and then out he goes, as he leaves it in the hands of the aforementioned Thomas and/or Linkenbach.
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And now for the babe of the week . . .
A special Thank You to Piggy for creating the new Ask Mike logo! It rocks!
Finsmob Unleashed 
OH NO!! REFEREE HE TACKLED TOM TO THE GROUND
Why fair catch at the 7.
In all seriousness Brady is not a good deep thrower. He is usually pretty far down in passer rating when throwing deep. That’s not his game.
It’s okay if he dinks and dunks which he has done most of his career sans Randy Moss, the best deep threat WR ever. But some pundits can’t get past it with RT. LOL
the pats might lose this. Brady seems very rusty and their o-line has issues.
Always liked deangelo
Pats D line not looking all that great. They are opening holes to run on them
Nice grab
HOLY COW nice play brown
Beer
lol, lets not even mention that he had to made that great catch cause the defender was into him before the ball got there.
#72 whiffed twice on that sack
Hmmmm issues with pitts headsets Coincidence ?
But they were getting the Pat’s radio signals SEE the Pat’s aren’t the cheats the Steelers are
BLOCK IN THE BACK
That’s an illegal block
HE DID IT TWICE ON THE SAME PLAY
miller even caught that ball a yard up field but some how the refs mark it where he is pushed back too. hmmmm, must be a new rule for tonights game
No same patriot rules
Rockphin says:
September 10, 2015 at 9:07 pm
But they were getting the Pat’s radio signals SEE the Pat’s aren’t the cheats the Steelers are
i thought he said they were getting the pats radio station. not the pats signals
First fuckin game of the yr and these fuckin cheats are at it again, messin with the radio in the Steelers QBs helmut. I’m so fuckin tired of this shit, bunch of puzzy fn owners around the league that let this happen.
The spot was bad, but I don’t think he got the first
rock,
i dont either, but just more bs calls the pats get.
LOL Steelers getting the Patriots radio broadcast on their headsets. Nothing to see here.
A lot to see there, someone needs to put their foot down, they said Tomlin is hot over it. If I were him I’d stop the game until they fixed it.
wow, pitt gets a horrible mark and the pats get a great one. who would of thunk it.
You were right I was mistaken. It was the radio broadcast of the game. FUCKING PATRIOT CHEATS Must have been the prison release IT guy
ken
your are right. nothing to see here
based on this so far, no doubt the nfl mishandled the brady thing on purpose and the pats are assured another 14-2 season and the home field advantage for the playoffs
Good thing no one else is home…
LOL Would there be scared women and children and crying?
I will probably not watch “The Player” on NBC….just sayin
Nice stop
Rockphin says:
September 10, 2015 at 9:15 pm
I will probably not watch “The Player” on NBC….just sayin
oh. i dont now what station i saw it on, but a reality show coming for the next weatherman. i guess they have finally run out of ideas.
boy they are jawin out there
Edelman is pushing in my eyes
Pushing it.
fuck you mother fuckers
the guy who missed the tackle should have aimed a little lower.
The Steelers D is going to be their achilles heel. It’s just not a great group. No real pass rushers and lots of inexperience in the secondary which is a bad mix. Decent linebackers but front and back 4 not all that great.
K ben git yer shit together
oh look, to roller derby is on. think i will watch it, it is more believable then the nfl
Backup quarterback Luke McCown. LOL
Marginally behind his brother Josh who is barely holding a starting job against Johnny Manziel
That was funny
Nice
That’s it. Challenge those shit corners.
lol, you mean the shit corner who was grabbing him all down field and no penalty.
Yea that guy
you can be a shit player when you play for the cheats. you dont have to follow the rules
F’n patsies interferred with our signal too, I haven’t seen any of the game since 9:00 this sucks.
Is there any score yet?
7-0 pats
Each team has now missed a fg
O shit that was pitt again my bad. Sorry Ken
bad trade for Pitt
Fuck you Scobee. I am going to lose in fantasy because of my kicker
bad pick for ken
Why was that not offensive PI?
I thought pick plays were illegal?
Over LOS
Stepon Tuit. Nice name
This is why we signed Suh to pair him with Mitchell. No comfort zone for Brady in the middle of the pocket to set and throw. That’s where he thrives. He is not good moving outside the pocket – it limits his mechanics.
Yep rush in face
Edelman needs a taunting flag
lol, that big mouth fucking idiot said it wasnt certain till a week ago of brady was going to play or not. he should have asked me i said all summer brady was going to play
It’s back. Thanks Toba
👌👍
Pitt’s defense is pathetic
suh is going to have no effect against the pats. they are all set for another sb run. goodell made sure of that
Wonder who has gronk on ther ffb team ?😷
I don’t know. I’m watching the Pats put a whooping on Pitt. I am concerned about our LB’s & Safeties now.
Take a breath and have another swig of homeraid Rock. Itll help
i have no love loss for the pats or anything boston. if there is going to be another 9/11 attack i sure as hell hope it is in boston
Bro, I’ve been here the whole time
Now finish fucking drive!!
Man I wish our QB could throw passes like that.
He can if his receivers dont tightrope sidelines.
Arrrgh
Would have been a tough catch but Wheaton should have had it. He had both hands on that ball
If Scobee missing tonight it dont bode well at home. Their stadum is horrid windy
Might have to rethink my fantasy K. Thought Pitt’s O would put up lots of points but if he can’t put thru the uprights
What a dumbass
Fuck Heyward Bey
looks like pitt is using the joe philbin clock management method
PI
Holy shit he made a FG
Is he still a minus Ken ?
I think so but I have not checked.
most of our grand mothers could play for the pats with they way the get calls.
Woohoo he got one
manitobafinfan says:
September 10, 2015 at 9:55 pm
PI
for 31 of 32 teams
Well it should be 14-9 and pitt aint done shit. Lets hope they turn it around for 2nd half
oh well i have had enough of this fake shit. the nfl swallowed for brady and kraft, they will be back in the SB night all
Folks, as you know I don’t necessarily believe in a higher power but I do believe in energy and positive vibes – we can discuss that at another time. My cousin’s son who has suffered a head injury while doing free-style skiing is in critical condition. He’s in a very critical time for the possibility of recovery. All good energy and faith is welcome for a really great 16 year old kid.
Thanks, Peace & Love.
Keep the faith, Tim.
I will say a prayer for him. ++++ vibes your way bro.
Me aswell
Positive vibes Tim
Oh man Steelers D is in trouble.
I will see if Pitt can do anything here or else I just might be done for tonight.
Ken : what is a Must Do when in Boston We are at loss other than the game. Any ideas ?
We are actually staying in Foxborough
Boston has a world famous aquarium. The freedom trail is also a great experience. It goes through much of the famous Revolutionary War sites in Boston. The Duck tour is fun. Those are the amphib vehicles that go through much of the city and then into the harbor. The north end has great Italian restaurants. The John Hancock Tower has a great observatory on the top where you can look out all over Boston. There are pubs all over town including the Bull Finch pub which the show Cheers was based off of.
Kewl thank you.
Nice run
Manitoba:
There ain’t shit to do in Foxborough.
Lmao. Okay. Are you still outta town thAt week. We coming in Wed fly home sAt
I am. I have to be in Ohio on the Sunday before and I will be coming home that Friday.
I ll touch base and see how ya feel and what we up to friday
Good job now hold em
Tackling is shit
BOOIOM
Sack on Brady. Too a big hit. Yes!
Lets go Pitt. Get another score and make a game of this.
Nice flag
Which one? LOL
Booooo
PInt
Well that sucked.
Well with in a TD.
Well my kicker is now in positive points on his 4th fg attempt
Woohoo 💥😎
What a horseshit call that was on the one, the guy from the cheats was in the neutral zone and they call Pitt for illegal procedure, it just doesn’t stop.
And apparently Pats yelled out simulating snap count
Well par for the course for the Cheaters maybe the headsets will go haywire again.
Sack this bitch
Well the Steelers forgot to cover Gronk again
Crazy
I hate them so much.
Wow. Glad hes on my fantasy tram but wow
The Pats can take their fat cheerleaders and go f themselves. Fucking ball always bounces there way.
Should be reversed
Well that should pretty much do it
HAD MAJOR installation problems with DIRECTV today/tonight causing me to miss most of the Pats-Steelers game. Can NOW get the game on 212 (NFL Channel) on 1 of my 2 new TV sets. Local NBC affiliate has been “down for repairs” for much of the evening. Since the “CHEATS” are winning, I’m GLAD I missed it. More local reps from DIRECTV will be at my house tomorrow to, hopefully, fix what went wrong today. HOPE this is NOT a sign of things to come in the NFL season. –I’m OUT!
Good lick to ya. Better today than sunday
Direct TV service is piss poor but I put up with it because of the NFL ticket. They have a monoply on that. It’s that our spend every Sunday in a bar somewhere.
Of course holding on Pitt
Alright. I am done as are the Steelers. I am out. Peace to you all.
Later sir
This game sucks