I view Doughty as the #3 who wouldn’t be active. But if they like him and want to put him on the PS, he’ll have to clear waivers first. Teams are always searching for developmental QBs so it’s risky.
Dysert looked good last night, but pretty bad against Dallas, and average at best against the Giants, so with those results I don’t think getting rid of Moore is in the plans, and it’s been the opposite of how we’ve handled depth this year.
Moore’s only worry is if someone looks ready to pop in behind center this season. Think the kids still too raw for that…..might be different next year.
Arian Foster after the game on starting or not. Self-obsessed he is not. I smell leader.
“No, it’s just football, People are going through real problems, and football is entertainment. It takes the worries off of the real problems that people have, and hopefully we can get people to not worry for three hours on a Sunday. It’s just football.”
I thought Foster looked okay, but he seems to defintely lost a step. Maybe he will regain some of that burst after some time. Ajyai just didn’t look good at all last night. He was indecisive, and did too much dancing in the backfield. I’m still wishing we kept Miller, now more than ever.
True, but we need that running game to control the clock and seal the games at the end. As much as this is more of a passing league now, those rules sill apply.
Our OL is still struggling moving defenders off the ball in the run game which isn’t unusual because they rarely practice it under the new CBA rules so the PS is where they get to work on it.
Last night we rushed 31-78 and ATL 15-31 so there you go, both teams struggled. I wouldn’t put too much on the RBs. It’s the new way in the NFL.
But I do like that Gase has now called 32, 29 and 31 running plays in our 3 PS games. I bet it would have been half that under Lazor even in the PS.
Matt Moore will not be cut. That is silly talk. If we get rid of him we will trade him to another team. Of course Tannenbum will probably get a new cafeteria lady for him, but still.
I didn’t get to watch the game last night. I was flying back from Chicago, thought my DVR was set to record it and was going to watch it when I got home, but because it was on a different channel than it usually is here, locally, it didn’t record. ;-(
All I got was a two seconds of coverage on NFL network this morning before work and what you guys bitched about on here last night to go by. ERRRRRR!!
IMO they will keep 3 QB’s on the roster to open the season and try to stash Doughty on the PS. Then they wait until an injury occurs before week 9 and trade Moore once his head is clear and out young guys get a little more practice. (even if it is scout team offense)
Sorry Just got on a little while ago. First day back from 4 days out of town and my bosses were sucking at my teat all day. Martin, can you…Martin I need….Martin what was……Martin when was…..Martin sorry to bother you again, but…..Martin you got a minute>>>>
^^^^^ that was the first 5 minutes and it continued on for 8 hours.
Anyway if your still around I’m on now. What’s up?
You’re welcome to use my nfl.com pass if you want to watch.
Reply
Thank you Herd. That is very nice of you, but my window to watch it has closed. I’m going out tonight and have to go up to my place in Rockledge tomorrow to continue repairing the damage my ex-tenants did (no TV up there. Well not furniture at all except the air mattress I brought to sleep on while I work every weekend, LOL) and then I’m flying out to a job-site again on Monday. I wont get an opportunity to watch TV again until game 4 probably.
But, but, but there are only 20 Dolphins games in a season. (well, hopefully there are more in the future) I can’t stand missing one. Even if it’s pre-season.
besides, this was the “most important” pre-season game. LOL
Mike, if you get through darkness at Sethanon, you should jump over to the “empire” series with Jany wurtz. If you want to read them in chronological order (when what happens in the books happens in order and not when the book was written) you can look at this. It lists them out in “time line” sequence.
Off to the bar, sorry I missed the “blogging rush” today. I seem to come on when everyone else is taking a break…….That’s what I’m going with so my feelings don’t get hurt. LOL
I’m 2/3 of the way done with book IV of the Riftwar saga, and now I’m seeing some things in there that are leading me to believe that George RR Martin may have “borrowed” a fair amount from this story. The mad king, the usurper, and really a lot more. Do you see those parallels?
Mike well I can see the similarities you point out I don’t think that the plot device of a Mad King or the usurper is original to author author. The same similarities can be found in literature throughout the history of fictional writing and even more so in Real History. I don’t think Martin borrowed from Feist.
You are coming to the Fest this year right? Let me know. I am about eight or nine novels ahead of you and I will happily bring you the paperbacks I’v. e already read because it’s unlikely I will read them again in the next 10 years
Leav some space in your suitcase for the trip back. I will load you up with enough books to last you through the next 6 months. LOL course it seems I have more free time to read and you do so they may last you a year.
I probably won’t have that much room now that you mention it, because the freaking airlines penalize you for weight. It’s ridiculous! I do appreciate it though Rock. I could probably take a couple of books, but not a suitcase full. 🙂
I loved the redzone zone D the other night. Before the play starts we have the 5 yard line and in covered, this was the Jones int and the play before that, ball was on about the 8. Great job VJ, don’t remember ever seeing a setup on D where I’ve felt that way in the past.
Rock:
If you watch the game you will see Tannehill looked pretty sharp. Very accurate, good conversion rate on 3rd down, nice 2 minute drill that resulted in Franks missing a chip shot. He did throw a pick on the first drive, it was on a tip. Outside of that he was pretty sharp all night.
The pass was right on target, the decision to throw it was bad, because he didn’t read the CB, but yeah I agree with this assessment. The INT was on James’ man tipping it, cut that guy James already:P
Couple things I noticed, on the ON ROSTER NOW, I know it’s only a guide, but instead of John it shows Ulrik, and misspelled it should be Ulrick. I mention the misspelling, because Boulder wrote Urlik, so do you want Urbik or Ulrick John? Then on the DL we have 2 Jones’ listed on the ESPN Roster, but it just shows Jones, which I assume is Chris Jones.
Explains that huge cooler of drinks that Toba and his wife brought to his first fest. At the time was thinking “what a great guy”…..now am thinking should have checked the police reports. 🙂
Cameron, despite his drops, and Sims. Then it’s tough because there’s really nobody else who has shown up. Jones has had some catches in games but I don’t know if that’s enough for him to stick.
Haven’t seen Duarte since the Giants game and I’m thinking he gets stashed for the time being but not on the 53.
The only guy who’s had any value other than Jones is Gray with his special teams play. They also used him as a fullback on a running play. He’s not shown anything catching the ball but he’s been pretty solid on special teams. He looks more like a LB than a TE.
Unless they can gut the contract and save money, Cameron will be there and so will Sims. The others are so muddled. Our third TE might be some guy in some other team’s camp right now.
that’s a good possibility Stanger. There’s really no other TE who has stood out at all. The only reason I chose Gray is because of his exploits on ST’s and guys make the team on ST’s all the time. I haven’t watched him as a blocker during the games so maybe I need to go back and do that. Maybe that’s what they’re looking for as well.
It think he’s going to need to fulfill that “potential” elsewhere. I think Warmsley is making the squad over him, Fede and Coleman. Warmsley offers position flexibility at DT and DE just like Shelby did. He’s getting great push on passing downs and is showing he’s stout against the run on the inside. he can help give starters a blow. In addition, he can pass rush from the DE position. I’d be extremely surprised if he’s not on the 53.
Why? What has he done? He had one good play vs Giants and that’s it. His blocking is horrendous. I wouldn’t put him on the 53 over Gray at this point because Gray at least has st’s value. If anything, I see Duarte going practice squad but I’m not a big fan of putting a guy on the 53 who’s really shown little in camp and even less in preseason.
the other thing is some guys just don’t like to block and if Duarte is one of those guys he may never become that guy we were hoping for him to be. he can be an asset in the passing game at some point but that may not be enough.
Does Hazel make the roster over Whalen and, if he doesn’t, is he cut early to give him a shot to catch on with someone else? I don’t think he’s PS eligible this year with 2 seasons unless his inactive status makes that possible.
I believe Hazel is probably PS eligible if he’s cut again but while on the PS he’s also free to negotiate with other teams and may jump ship instead of being stuck there another year. I really think Whalen is the guy who’s making the team as the 6th wr.
I’m sorry (especially to Mike E), but this is why Kaep will not be a FF option for me this year. Not about politics……this just is as stupid as hell from a guy who should be looking for endorsement money. A screw is loose. He could get away with this if he was playing as well as Cam Newton.
——————————————–
Colin Kaepernick decided to take a stand by sitting down.
The 49ers quarterback did not stand with the rest of his teammates during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner Friday night before a preseason game against the Packers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color, To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
Rock:
If you watch the game you will see Tannehill looked pretty sharp. Very accurate, good conversion rate on 3rd down, nice 2 minute drill that resulted in Franks missing a chip shot. He did throw a pick on the first drive, it was on a tip. Outside of that he was pretty sharp all night.
Reply
Thanks Ken
Shows how stats can be wrong when analyzing performance. I’ve since read he had a couple big drops on him too.
I told you Kaep was a fucking moron. Also said he sucked. Some idiots make it too easy to be right about. He better not ever become a Fin because I will disavow the team if he does.
She/he at least explained — again not saying it is true and have not idea who Tyga is, but…….
—————
““If I’m honest I have not been very good to my own heart. I’ve burdened her with heavy truths too great for it to bear. Today I tell the truth,” she tweeted. “During the @Tyga scandal someone outed my connection w @Kaepernick7 to discriminate against and persecute us because I’m a Trans woman.”
I can’t respect the flag of a country where I’m a big stupid jock and get paid millions for sucking at the highest level at a fucking GAME. What a dick.
Yeah we won, the D looked really good but we put together only one scoring drive against what is really a mediocre defense at best. 7 or 17 isn’t gonna get it done. Only 14 last week. It’s not good and its going to make this year just like last or worse.
I was impressed with how much they did inside the stadium in Orlando to make it look like a Dolphin home game and I was very impressed with the crowd they showed up for a pre season game. The place was pretty full.
What we saw from Foster on Thursday was a back that can make the big play at a key point in the game. He did it on 3rd down a couple of times, once on 4th down. This is the type of player we haven’t had enough of. Landry only one I can think of recently, surely not Miller. Maybe Clay.
What a pain in the ass comment steve — what I didn’t know was where Atlanta was. I know Orlando is 3.5 hours. An knew how long it took to get from savannah to the FL border when we moved here.
As a number of folks on here who have met me can confirm…..yes I live in Florida.
Cards were stacked against Hazel with the group of wr’s we currently have. I think even Scott is a guy they’re looking at trying to stash on the PS and maybe develop. He’s got some wheels.
Steve I think doughty is not likely to be the backup simply because as you stated, trans generally don’t roll with a rookie backup. Dysert is more likely the backup if Moore just isn’t going to be ready to roll fit the start of the season. I think though they are going to want to hold on to him.
I always go 10-6. Every freekin year! LOL But this time it’s gonna happen, and we’re gonna sweep the Pats this year too. We’ll Beat the Texans in the WC game and lose the next week.
You cut guys at this round you think likely have a chance to make it through waivers or you really have no desire to keep. I heard and interview with someone recently where it may have been Gase discussing it and it’s counter intuitive to some extent not as straight forward as a lot of us see it
That’s mostly true, but we see guys all the time that get cut early, so they have a chance to make another teams roster. Not sure what clearing waivers has to do with it, if you cut someone they get claimed off of waivers or after waivers. what’s the difference to any team?
He was saying you cut a guy you think might clear waivers then be signed to PS. If they are claimed of waivers the are being signed to an active roster, si they have to become FA to be signed directly to the PS
especially considering the guys signed to teams’ practice squads are usually those who were with the team in camp for the most part. Hazel, however, was most likely released to give him a shot with someone else.
Well I am excited about this team more so than any in a while…(Hated Philbin after year 2) I have projected 9 wins or better for Miami and i think they can do it this year.
I think it depends on his concussion recovery. If he isn’t ready to go they may cut with injury settlement, but I think it’s still kinda a “in limbo” decision.
If dysert was a little more seasoned I’d say they might be leaning that way right now, but he isnt do I think it really just depends if his concussion is going to keep him from being available for game 1. A backup QB isn’t worth anything if the aren’t available
yeah, but where’s the gap between Moore and Dysert? There isn’t one and Dysert is a lot more familiar with Gase’s O than anyone. I would rather see him take the majority of snaps in the last game and let him get his work in. He’s not done any worse than Moore to this point. We don’t really need Moore anymore and Dysert’s experience in Gase’s O is more valuable at this time.
Moore isn’t the same guy he was 4 yrs ago. I think Dysert was brought in to compete for the #2 because he was with Gase in CHI and DEN, knows the system, and he’s shown enough that they can feel comfortable with letting Moore go.
Tannehill not missing a game makes that decision a lot easier as well.
Last game he left with a back injury. Today they announced that an MRI showed he broke a bone. They said he night could still play but they would have to do a tap to keep the pain at bay until it healed. If I were them I’d IR him with the designation to return and not push the issue like they did last year
I wanted to be optimistic this year but our QB just can’t get the ball in the endzone. We can’t win enough games to make noise only scoring 17-18 points a game. It’s too bad cause our D should be pretty good and fun to watch.
Ideally I’d like him to be the guy to rotate with Wake at LDE so we can leave Mario at RDE which is more natural for him and in our defense is his ideal spot. There are a lot of ifs there though. If he is ready to go, if he can maintain focus on his profession the whole year, etc. I am worried to be in the position we are completely depending on
I think we try to stash Doughty on PS but we keep Moore and Dysert. Dysert looked good last week. Doughty has not really shown much except for scrub time in week 1.
Explains that huge cooler of drinks that Toba and his wife brought to his first fest. At the time was thinking “what a great guy”…..now am thinking should have checked the police reports. 🙂
Reply
I should have suspected based on all the news reports we get every winter.
If I had a dime for every “news at eleven” alert about being on the look out for “Maple Leaf burnt red Canadians” after this or that major crime. Was just thinking they were from Quebec, or Ontario at least.
Considering Tannehill hasn’t missed a game I don’t think it’s as difficult a decision to part ways with Moore as some would think. With Dysert’s experience in Gase’s offense and the fact that he’s done well in camp and preseason I think it’s something that’s definitely happening
I think doughty has the rookie rush. I think he is just trying to hard, and the game is still a bit of a big stage for him. His skills seem good enough to be a development kinda guy, but things are a little bit for him still. Dysert doesn’t seem to be as overwhelmed
I probably should have jumped in y’all’s FF league this year. I’m not running mine for first time in like 6 years and another I use to be in also dissolved after several years. I have been thinking of doing draft kings or something like that but I’m sure that won’t be as much fun
Far as I know the Joe M one is no longer, or at least haven’t seen about it on the board. Maybe we could get one going. One of my two sorta went “poof” this year two.
I am setting one up and have several here saying they will play again. I have just been tied up with some stuff. Email if interested at drp667@hotmail.com. I will make a point to set it up tomorrow or early this week.
Looked good at what? Scoring 7 against a shit defense?
Shit throw got tipped then picked, shit throws all over the place its like the completions are because of luck.
Really Mike it was more like one. That one for Landry was kinda odd ball it was like he was actually throwing it away and it stayed in bounds I think both Tanny and Landry were caught off guard that a play could still be made one it. But the Cameron should have come down with his. His last drop in the end zone from last game, defender
Defender should have been called for PI because he was draped over him so hard before the ball got there that he severely impeded his ability to catch the pass
son of a son of a shula says:
August 27, 2016 at 3:46 pm (Edit)
I think the D will be fine. Atl couldn’t even block Suh and it should be like that most games.
_________________________________________-
Suh has looked good and I think the DL will be fine. It’s the back 7 I worry about. In particular LBs and CBs. They are weak imo.
I’m worried more specifically about one LB at this point and he definitely looked better last game. I’m am strongly concerned about CB 2 and a little bit about CB 1, and S 2
Maxwell was fun to watch, he’s a big dude and he hits – everything. We’ll see what happens but we still have one of the best Safeties back there. Hopefully Howard makes some noise.
Son:
Not sure what you are watching but Tannehill has looked good last 2 games. If he plays like he has last 2 games and we get the pass protection we had the last 2 games we will be alright at least on O. Just got to get some people in back 7 on D to make plays.
I feel OK about Maxwell I just hope he continues to improve his play. The other spot is completely concerning. I also haven’t see a lot if consistent play from Isa, so I’m just glad we have Jones back there to lean on.
I was really hoping Lippett would be much better than he looked against Atlanta .. Howard best get up to speed really quick. Or maybe Culliver can show aomething/anything
I know there was no way it would have happened, 1 we needed Tunsil, and 2 here was taken before we picked, but Hargreaves would have been so good for our defense
You don’t need to be concerned with points in PS, they aren’t showing a lot of their better designed plays, it’s all vanilla plays to get good tape on the players. Tanny gas done fine, he looks better in several areas I thought he regressed in last year. I’m optimistic at this point.
Just heard that new NFL rule for horse collar is that uniform grab around the name area counts for horse collar call now, and that dreads/long hair are considered part of the uniform. What a really bs advantage that gives guys who grow their hair out like that. makes tackling them from behind high chance for flag
Even I’m not bashing Tannehill this time around. He showed some leadership of the offense these past 2 games and the reason why I was pleased with his performance against Atlanta was because there was a really good mix of shorter and intermediate passes and he completed a lot of those intermediate shots to Stills. He’s also spreading the ball around. Now maybe the design of the offense is different but he seems to be seeing the field better and making better and quicker decisions with the football.
Also, he’s been handling pressure better. Doesn’t seem to be getting as flustered with the pressure and he’s hanging in there and making the throw rather than going into a fetal position as soon as he see’s a defender getting close. I’ve been impressed thus far.
Finsmob Unleashed 
Or maybe I’m making too much out of last night not realizing Moore had a concussion. There’s a lot of ways we could go at QB.
Well you sure stirred up the I love Doughty crowd.
I view Doughty as the #3 who wouldn’t be active. But if they like him and want to put him on the PS, he’ll have to clear waivers first. Teams are always searching for developmental QBs so it’s risky.
I don’t think too many teams are jumping out at weak armed rookie QBs that haven’t shown much.
Dysert looked good last night, but pretty bad against Dallas, and average at best against the Giants, so with those results I don’t think getting rid of Moore is in the plans, and it’s been the opposite of how we’ve handled depth this year.
Moore’s only worry is if someone looks ready to pop in behind center this season. Think the kids still too raw for that…..might be different next year.
Wait what😉
Arian Foster after the game on starting or not. Self-obsessed he is not. I smell leader.
“No, it’s just football, People are going through real problems, and football is entertainment. It takes the worries off of the real problems that people have, and hopefully we can get people to not worry for three hours on a Sunday. It’s just football.”
That’s not a good thing, I’d rather he obsessed over football, but at this stage of his career, and his position it doesn’t really matter.
Guess you could say he has too much money and career to worry about it…..I like to think he has perspective and maturity. We’ll see.
He plays like he cares, and that’s all that matters.
No doubt he cares, he just doesn’t obsess over things, if he was playing D obsessing over studying game would have more meaning.
I thought Foster looked okay, but he seems to defintely lost a step. Maybe he will regain some of that burst after some time. Ajyai just didn’t look good at all last night. He was indecisive, and did too much dancing in the backfield. I’m still wishing we kept Miller, now more than ever.
No doubt RB is a worry, but then Foster showed some and even if Ajayi did not Williams did and there was that Daniel Thomas guy. Is he a UDFA? 🙂
Anyhow….figure this O will be pass heavy anyhow. And seems we are four solid at WR.
True, but we need that running game to control the clock and seal the games at the end. As much as this is more of a passing league now, those rules sill apply.
Hulk like Ruffalo best. Bixby was good too
Bookman:
I have to be in Madison WI in a couple of weeks for a deposition. What is there to do there?
Fish for Musky but it might not be the right time of year. LOL
Eat cheese and go bowling..
Happy Days!
How about eat cheese, drink beer and skip the bowling?
I’m sure he can recommend some great libraries.
Our OL is still struggling moving defenders off the ball in the run game which isn’t unusual because they rarely practice it under the new CBA rules so the PS is where they get to work on it.
Last night we rushed 31-78 and ATL 15-31 so there you go, both teams struggled. I wouldn’t put too much on the RBs. It’s the new way in the NFL.
But I do like that Gase has now called 32, 29 and 31 running plays in our 3 PS games. I bet it would have been half that under Lazor even in the PS.
More importantly we had running conversions on 3rd down and in the red zone
Just an FYI, here’s what he did in DEN and CHI:
ProfessorLou @UolRosseforp · 5m5 minutes ago
@SFLBigDog @domojackson7 in ’13/’14 as OC of DEN they ran the ball 27x & 28x/gm respectively. CHI ran 29x/gm in ’15
Yep I was aware of that because I looked into it when we hired him. LOL
So Chris Kouffman thinks that because Franks missed a FG in this past game his job is in jeopardy.
So do I
Very funny
He’s been reportedly killing it in practice though.
would you say
he’s had extra mustard on his kicks?
Ken
Wisconsin is great for farting
That is what I do when I go there
Helps you get home though after the Brauts…..man there is a pig image for every occasion.
https://twitter.com/theflyingpig44/status/769284044379066368
I was wondering if someone was going to pick this moniker!
Armando Salguero @ArmandoSalguero 36m36 minutes ago
Miami Dolphins are going to welcome you to The Rock Monday
Hey we are looking for RB and DB help!
I spent the last week farting in Wisconsin.
BoulderPhinfan says:
August 26, 2016 at 10:22 am
Don’t forget to get your picks in this weekend. The site will go read only mode on Monday.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HYb9B1KHDXFHIfyAkIX-vaqSl8uCF7Zu7xsGsGspBpc/edit#gid=0
——————
Get your pick in on the Boulder Spread — lots of regular folks on this board even while a good number we haven’t seen in a long time have.
The spreadsheet lists Ulrik instead of John, so I just put the whole name.
Listen to Foster give Omar the business. When asked about the improvement on the Oline, he says, it’s a testament to the work we put in and not listening to yall.
http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Foster-Breaks-Down-His-TD/5d1f2de2-a6bf-46fb-b9de
I didn’t see anyone mention Stills Lame ass attempt to knockdown the Int RT threw.
I actually thought he gave it a good effort.
It was.
Barry Jackson
@flasportsbuzz
Am told Jelani Jenkins had clean up procedure on knee and Terrence Fede has sprained MCL
*
Dude just can’t stay healthy.
stangerx says:
August 26, 2016 at 6:09 pm (Edit)
BoulderPhinfan says:
August 26, 2016 at 10:22 am
Don’t forget to get your picks in this weekend. The site will go read only mode on Monday.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HYb9B1KHDXFHIfyAkIX-vaqSl8uCF7Zu7xsGsGspBpc/edit#gid=0
——————
Get your pick in on the Boulder Spread — lots of regular folks on this board even while a good number we haven’t seen in a long time have.
Get those entries in and don’t forget the tie breaker…Only one winner and if anyone missed it, I’m having Jahndoh ship the winner some brews.
Matt Moore will not be cut. That is silly talk. If we get rid of him we will trade him to another team. Of course Tannenbum will probably get a new cafeteria lady for him, but still.
I didn’t get to watch the game last night. I was flying back from Chicago, thought my DVR was set to record it and was going to watch it when I got home, but because it was on a different channel than it usually is here, locally, it didn’t record. ;-(
All I got was a two seconds of coverage on NFL network this morning before work and what you guys bitched about on here last night to go by. ERRRRRR!!
You’re welcome to use my nfl.com pass if you want to watch.
IMO they will keep 3 QB’s on the roster to open the season and try to stash Doughty on the PS. Then they wait until an injury occurs before week 9 and trade Moore once his head is clear and out young guys get a little more practice. (even if it is scout team offense)
Mike E. says:
August 26, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Rock
You lurking about?
Sorry Just got on a little while ago. First day back from 4 days out of town and my bosses were sucking at my teat all day. Martin, can you…Martin I need….Martin what was……Martin when was…..Martin sorry to bother you again, but…..Martin you got a minute>>>>
^^^^^ that was the first 5 minutes and it continued on for 8 hours.
Anyway if your still around I’m on now. What’s up?
herdfan says:
August 26, 2016 at 7:20 pm
You’re welcome to use my nfl.com pass if you want to watch.
Reply
Thank you Herd. That is very nice of you, but my window to watch it has closed. I’m going out tonight and have to go up to my place in Rockledge tomorrow to continue repairing the damage my ex-tenants did (no TV up there. Well not furniture at all except the air mattress I brought to sleep on while I work every weekend, LOL) and then I’m flying out to a job-site again on Monday. I wont get an opportunity to watch TV again until game 4 probably.
The game doesn’t count anyway. You didn’t miss anything Rock.
But, but, but there are only 20 Dolphins games in a season. (well, hopefully there are more in the future) I can’t stand missing one. Even if it’s pre-season.
besides, this was the “most important” pre-season game. LOL
Mike, if you get through darkness at Sethanon, you should jump over to the “empire” series with Jany wurtz. If you want to read them in chronological order (when what happens in the books happens in order and not when the book was written) you can look at this. It lists them out in “time line” sequence.
http://www.crydee.com/raymond-feist/reading-order/chronological
So, Tannehill threw a pick, almost threw another pick, didn’t throw a TD, fumbled, had a 5.3 yard dink average, had a 67.5 rating and played good??
MAN that’s why I needed to see the game. How was that good?
he fumbled?
Twice and gave poor effort on handoffs.
that bastard
well, I’m reading now that people are putting it on the center, but the only “highlight” I saw on TV was a bad angle of the snap being fumbled.
Off to the bar, sorry I missed the “blogging rush” today. I seem to come on when everyone else is taking a break…….That’s what I’m going with so my feelings don’t get hurt. LOL
I’m in Chicago right now Rock. I don’t know what you were complaining about.
I got it recorded Rock if you want to watch it! 🙂
Rock
I’m 2/3 of the way done with book IV of the Riftwar saga, and now I’m seeing some things in there that are leading me to believe that George RR Martin may have “borrowed” a fair amount from this story. The mad king, the usurper, and really a lot more. Do you see those parallels?
Mike well I can see the similarities you point out I don’t think that the plot device of a Mad King or the usurper is original to author author. The same similarities can be found in literature throughout the history of fictional writing and even more so in Real History. I don’t think Martin borrowed from Feist.
You are coming to the Fest this year right? Let me know. I am about eight or nine novels ahead of you and I will happily bring you the paperbacks I’v. e already read because it’s unlikely I will read them again in the next 10 years
** WHILE I can see
Yeah Rock, I will be there.
Leav some space in your suitcase for the trip back. I will load you up with enough books to last you through the next 6 months. LOL course it seems I have more free time to read and you do so they may last you a year.
It’s Romanian for leave
I probably won’t have that much room now that you mention it, because the freaking airlines penalize you for weight. It’s ridiculous! I do appreciate it though Rock. I could probably take a couple of books, but not a suitcase full. 🙂
Fucking auto correct. What is Leav?
Rock
Yeah, I guess that’s true, it’s probably a common theme.
I loved the redzone zone D the other night. Before the play starts we have the 5 yard line and in covered, this was the Jones int and the play before that, ball was on about the 8. Great job VJ, don’t remember ever seeing a setup on D where I’ve felt that way in the past.
Rock:
If you watch the game you will see Tannehill looked pretty sharp. Very accurate, good conversion rate on 3rd down, nice 2 minute drill that resulted in Franks missing a chip shot. He did throw a pick on the first drive, it was on a tip. Outside of that he was pretty sharp all night.
I don’t even think Omar can disagree with that.
He threw one bad pass, late on an out to the right that was almost picked. Outside of that he looked good.
The pass was right on target, the decision to throw it was bad, because he didn’t read the CB, but yeah I agree with this assessment. The INT was on James’ man tipping it, cut that guy James already:P
James had a great game outside of that. Pass was on target, yes, but he threw it late.
Ajayi has poor vision, I think even worse than DT3, so Foster should easily be the starter.
No question Foster will be the starter.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HYb9B1KHDXFHIfyAkIX-vaqSl8uCF7Zu7xsGsGspBpc/edit#gid=0
Couple things I noticed, on the ON ROSTER NOW, I know it’s only a guide, but instead of John it shows Ulrik, and misspelled it should be Ulrick. I mention the misspelling, because Boulder wrote Urlik, so do you want Urbik or Ulrick John? Then on the DL we have 2 Jones’ listed on the ESPN Roster, but it just shows Jones, which I assume is Chris Jones.
Looks like Toba was thirsty:
http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/watch-burglar-steals-from-canadian-beer-store-while-wearing-goalie-gear/
Explains that huge cooler of drinks that Toba and his wife brought to his first fest. At the time was thinking “what a great guy”…..now am thinking should have checked the police reports. 🙂
I would be surprised if MarQueis Gray doesn’t make the Phins on his special teams play.
You thinking over Stoneburner? Don’t see them keeping 4 TEs.
Cameron, despite his drops, and Sims. Then it’s tough because there’s really nobody else who has shown up. Jones has had some catches in games but I don’t know if that’s enough for him to stick.
Haven’t seen Duarte since the Giants game and I’m thinking he gets stashed for the time being but not on the 53.
The only guy who’s had any value other than Jones is Gray with his special teams play. They also used him as a fullback on a running play. He’s not shown anything catching the ball but he’s been pretty solid on special teams. He looks more like a LB than a TE.
Unless they can gut the contract and save money, Cameron will be there and so will Sims. The others are so muddled. Our third TE might be some guy in some other team’s camp right now.
that’s a good possibility Stanger. There’s really no other TE who has stood out at all. The only reason I chose Gray is because of his exploits on ST’s and guys make the team on ST’s all the time. I haven’t watched him as a blocker during the games so maybe I need to go back and do that. Maybe that’s what they’re looking for as well.
What is pretty clear is that they aren’t going to be going power two TE set up. And that only really matters inside the five or short yardage.
If I was Gase would be thinking, “can Suh catch?” Pretty darn sure he could block.
What exactly has Chris McCain done to this point to earn a roster spot? He hasn’t even shown up.
He carries the “potential” tag every season, and doesn’t fulfill it
It think he’s going to need to fulfill that “potential” elsewhere. I think Warmsley is making the squad over him, Fede and Coleman. Warmsley offers position flexibility at DT and DE just like Shelby did. He’s getting great push on passing downs and is showing he’s stout against the run on the inside. he can help give starters a blow. In addition, he can pass rush from the DE position. I’d be extremely surprised if he’s not on the 53.
Lou
I’d be shocked if Duarte doesn’t make the roster
Why? What has he done? He had one good play vs Giants and that’s it. His blocking is horrendous. I wouldn’t put him on the 53 over Gray at this point because Gray at least has st’s value. If anything, I see Duarte going practice squad but I’m not a big fan of putting a guy on the 53 who’s really shown little in camp and even less in preseason.
the other thing is some guys just don’t like to block and if Duarte is one of those guys he may never become that guy we were hoping for him to be. he can be an asset in the passing game at some point but that may not be enough.
Does Hazel make the roster over Whalen and, if he doesn’t, is he cut early to give him a shot to catch on with someone else? I don’t think he’s PS eligible this year with 2 seasons unless his inactive status makes that possible.
I believe Hazel is probably PS eligible if he’s cut again but while on the PS he’s also free to negotiate with other teams and may jump ship instead of being stuck there another year. I really think Whalen is the guy who’s making the team as the 6th wr.
I’m sorry (especially to Mike E), but this is why Kaep will not be a FF option for me this year. Not about politics……this just is as stupid as hell from a guy who should be looking for endorsement money. A screw is loose. He could get away with this if he was playing as well as Cam Newton.
——————————————–
Colin Kaepernick decided to take a stand by sitting down.
The 49ers quarterback did not stand with the rest of his teammates during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner Friday night before a preseason game against the Packers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color, To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
And yet 95% of the black vote is going to Hilary. Trump is right what do you have to lose, and what have the dems done for them?
Ken says:
August 27, 2016 at 9:35 am
Rock:
If you watch the game you will see Tannehill looked pretty sharp. Very accurate, good conversion rate on 3rd down, nice 2 minute drill that resulted in Franks missing a chip shot. He did throw a pick on the first drive, it was on a tip. Outside of that he was pretty sharp all night.
Reply
Thanks Ken
Shows how stats can be wrong when analyzing performance. I’ve since read he had a couple big drops on him too.
Image that, stats being misleading.
I told you Kaep was a fucking moron. Also said he sucked. Some idiots make it too easy to be right about. He better not ever become a Fin because I will disavow the team if he does.
Son — not saying this is true…….but you want to see more on Kaep and the loose screw?
http://www.ibtimes.com/transgender-model-mia-isabella-confirms-colin-kaepernick-relationship-49ers-2299092
But hey….not that there is anything wrong with that.
not surprised
If you believe, sounds fishy. I love him a great deal, but I left him, because I didn’t want to hurt his brand. Then why did you bring it up recently?
She/he at least explained — again not saying it is true and have not idea who Tyga is, but…….
—————
““If I’m honest I have not been very good to my own heart. I’ve burdened her with heavy truths too great for it to bear. Today I tell the truth,” she tweeted. “During the @Tyga scandal someone outed my connection w @Kaepernick7 to discriminate against and persecute us because I’m a Trans woman.”
The Dolphins have had between six and eight wins for the past seven years, which is longer than any team in NFL history.
And it’s tough to say where the improvement needs to start.
This ends with Adam Gase
Maybe not this year, but in Gase we trust.
I can’t respect the flag of a country where I’m a big stupid jock and get paid millions for sucking at the highest level at a fucking GAME. What a dick.
Yeah we won, the D looked really good but we put together only one scoring drive against what is really a mediocre defense at best. 7 or 17 isn’t gonna get it done. Only 14 last week. It’s not good and its going to make this year just like last or worse.
You’re taking too much from preseason, guys won’t layout for a play.
Thoughts on Dion Jordan?
PUP
I don’t think he dates trannies
I was impressed with how much they did inside the stadium in Orlando to make it look like a Dolphin home game and I was very impressed with the crowd they showed up for a pre season game. The place was pretty full.
I at least saw the logo on the 50, which was right out of The Rock.
What was the crowd mix like. Orlando is pretty much as close to Atlanta as Miami after all.
90-95% Fins. Orlando is a huge Dolphin town, way more so than Bucs or Jags.
Except is not in Georgia, and I’m sure there’s more Fin fans there.
What we saw from Foster on Thursday was a back that can make the big play at a key point in the game. He did it on 3rd down a couple of times, once on 4th down. This is the type of player we haven’t had enough of. Landry only one I can think of recently, surely not Miller. Maybe Clay.
Foster looks legit. Tannehill still looks like a High School QB. We’re screwed with him.
You know a high school QB that can make the throws he can?
Oh and you’ve got some nerve talking about more than one player in a post 😉
No, Atlanta is twice the distance – 8-10 hour drive compared to 4 hour drive to Miami.
Stanger don’t you live in FL?
He’s way down south, they don’t associate with us common folks up north
Does he only stay on his porch?
What a pain in the ass comment steve — what I didn’t know was where Atlanta was. I know Orlando is 3.5 hours. An knew how long it took to get from savannah to the FL border when we moved here.
As a number of folks on here who have met me can confirm…..yes I live in Florida.
Akil Bount, Ruben Carter, A.J. Cruz, Ryan DeSalvo, Brandon Harris, Matt Hazel, Gabe Hughes, Marshall Koehn, Al Louis-Jean, Vinston Painter, Branden Shippen.
first cuts announced
No surprises there. A few I would’ve cut first, DT63, Turner.
Hazel the only surprise there, only in that it was the first round. I did expect him to get cut later on.
I think they cut him early to give him a shot to catch on elsewhere.
I think the roster was at a full 90 so there’s going to be four more to come
Is it down to 75 in this round of cuts?
yes
I’d say Burgess, Coleman and Tyler Gray will be announced as well. Maybe Chris McCain gets early release like Hazel. Possibly James-Michael Johnson.
I think Chris McCain will get the next game to make a mark.
that’s probably true
Get your picks in on the roster challenge. Don’t forget the tiebreaker! Some of Jahndoh’s brew is the prize this year!!!! Weeeeeeee!
🍻🏈
Can we all chip in and have Jahn send a keg to Stanger for the fest?
AJ Cruz made a couple of nice plays the other night.
I’ll bet $ that Caroo jumps on that 15 jersey Hazel just had yanked.
Cards were stacked against Hazel with the group of wr’s we currently have. I think even Scott is a guy they’re looking at trying to stash on the PS and maybe develop. He’s got some wheels.
How do you save your work on Boulder’s sheet? is it automatic? My predictions are in!
I think its automatic, you should be good
Yes
Walker says we’ve cut 11 and are down to 78, so 3 more.
LOL, I didn’t realize first round of cuts was today. Well, my roster is still good so far.
Tuesday, just early cuts.
I see Brandon Harris was cut too, I didn’t notice him in games, but heard he was doing OK during practice. FN must’ve been Omar, and his UM Alum.
He was doing OK. I think they cut him this round because they think he will make waivers and they can re-sign for PS
Steve I think doughty is not likely to be the backup simply because as you stated, trans generally don’t roll with a rookie backup. Dysert is more likely the backup if Moore just isn’t going to be ready to roll fit the start of the season. I think though they are going to want to hold on to him.
They probably keep him on the 53 unless they are pretty solid he won’t get poached or he is loyal enough to turn down other team offers
I always go 10-6. Every freekin year! LOL But this time it’s gonna happen, and we’re gonna sweep the Pats this year too. We’ll Beat the Texans in the WC game and lose the next week.
You cut guys at this round you think likely have a chance to make it through waivers or you really have no desire to keep. I heard and interview with someone recently where it may have been Gase discussing it and it’s counter intuitive to some extent not as straight forward as a lot of us see it
That’s mostly true, but we see guys all the time that get cut early, so they have a chance to make another teams roster. Not sure what clearing waivers has to do with it, if you cut someone they get claimed off of waivers or after waivers. what’s the difference to any team?
He was saying you cut a guy you think might clear waivers then be signed to PS. If they are claimed of waivers the are being signed to an active roster, si they have to become FA to be signed directly to the PS
especially considering the guys signed to teams’ practice squads are usually those who were with the team in camp for the most part. Hazel, however, was most likely released to give him a shot with someone else.
I agree Lou, but I think if no one claims him he may be back on our PS
None of the cuts are shocking I could see Harris, Cruz, and possibly Hazel to the PS
Can’t seem to go into edit mode from my phone so I may have to miss the roster challenge this year
When Dak beats out the glass Romo we can trade for Romo and maybe make a run if he survives.
He just broke a bone in his back
Well I am excited about this team more so than any in a while…(Hated Philbin after year 2) I have projected 9 wins or better for Miami and i think they can do it this year.
Fins Up!
10-6. Gase and his staff have them wearing their big boy pants this year.
so is Moore one of the cuts this weekend or next?
I think it depends on his concussion recovery. If he isn’t ready to go they may cut with injury settlement, but I think it’s still kinda a “in limbo” decision.
I doubt we cast off a vet QB at this point. We already are stuck with Tannehill we can’t be totally bare behind him.
If dysert was a little more seasoned I’d say they might be leaning that way right now, but he isnt do I think it really just depends if his concussion is going to keep him from being available for game 1. A backup QB isn’t worth anything if the aren’t available
just put a little salt and pepper on him and he’s ready to go
yeah, but where’s the gap between Moore and Dysert? There isn’t one and Dysert is a lot more familiar with Gase’s O than anyone. I would rather see him take the majority of snaps in the last game and let him get his work in. He’s not done any worse than Moore to this point. We don’t really need Moore anymore and Dysert’s experience in Gase’s O is more valuable at this time.
There’s a huge, HUGE gap in experience and actually playing real games
Moore isn’t the same guy he was 4 yrs ago. I think Dysert was brought in to compete for the #2 because he was with Gase in CHI and DEN, knows the system, and he’s shown enough that they can feel comfortable with letting Moore go.
Tannehill not missing a game makes that decision a lot easier as well.
D, I missed that Romo actually broke a bone I just knew he went down after only a few plays.
Last game he left with a back injury. Today they announced that an MRI showed he broke a bone. They said he night could still play but they would have to do a tap to keep the pain at bay until it healed. If I were them I’d IR him with the designation to return and not push the issue like they did last year
Out six to eight weeks, even though the initial reports were “no big deal.” Happened hours after I drafted him.
But D did me a favor — now I am a huge Brock Osweiler fan in FF.
I wanted to be optimistic this year but our QB just can’t get the ball in the endzone. We can’t win enough games to make noise only scoring 17-18 points a game. It’s too bad cause our D should be pretty good and fun to watch.
After 1 preseason game you’ve decided this?
Yeah, we can’t score enough, and struggle to push the ball down the field
and its been 3 PS games
Son:
I think our O will be better than our D. D played well the other night but was exposed by Dallas big time. Our LB play is horrible
I think the D will be fine. Atl couldn’t even block Suh and it should be like that most games.
professorloumiamidolphinsblog says:
August 27, 2016 at 1:50 pm (Edit)
Thoughts on Dion Jordan?
________________________
None
Ideally I’d like him to be the guy to rotate with Wake at LDE so we can leave Mario at RDE which is more natural for him and in our defense is his ideal spot. There are a lot of ifs there though. If he is ready to go, if he can maintain focus on his profession the whole year, etc. I am worried to be in the position we are completely depending on
Him
He’s most likely starting the season on the NFI and will be stuck there for 6 wks
I think he’s an asshole. But if he could do us some good….it doesn’t matter!!!
I think we try to stash Doughty on PS but we keep Moore and Dysert. Dysert looked good last week. Doughty has not really shown much except for scrub time in week 1.
Looks like Toba was thirsty:
http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/watch-burglar-steals-from-canadian-beer-store-while-wearing-goalie-gear/
Reply
stangerx says:
August 27, 2016 at 11:34 am
Explains that huge cooler of drinks that Toba and his wife brought to his first fest. At the time was thinking “what a great guy”…..now am thinking should have checked the police reports. 🙂
Reply
DAMN Busted…
I should have suspected based on all the news reports we get every winter.
If I had a dime for every “news at eleven” alert about being on the look out for “Maple Leaf burnt red Canadians” after this or that major crime. Was just thinking they were from Quebec, or Ontario at least.
Considering Tannehill hasn’t missed a game I don’t think it’s as difficult a decision to part ways with Moore as some would think. With Dysert’s experience in Gase’s offense and the fact that he’s done well in camp and preseason I think it’s something that’s definitely happening
It’s not out of the question but so far I have been underwhelmed with Doughty and think we should keep Moore and Dysert while Doughty is PS material.
I think doughty has the rookie rush. I think he is just trying to hard, and the game is still a bit of a big stage for him. His skills seem good enough to be a development kinda guy, but things are a little bit for him still. Dysert doesn’t seem to be as overwhelmed
I probably should have jumped in y’all’s FF league this year. I’m not running mine for first time in like 6 years and another I use to be in also dissolved after several years. I have been thinking of doing draft kings or something like that but I’m sure that won’t be as much fun
I still have openings if you like. Email me at drp667@hotmail.com if really interested
Far as I know the Joe M one is no longer, or at least haven’t seen about it on the board. Maybe we could get one going. One of my two sorta went “poof” this year two.
Not offering to run it, but someone might.
I am setting one up and have several here saying they will play again. I have just been tied up with some stuff. Email if interested at drp667@hotmail.com. I will make a point to set it up tomorrow or early this week.
Sent you an e-mail. Make sure no one else is though. Think the board could only support one.
Doughty makes the 53
or
Doubt he makes the 53
Son
The 1st game, or maybe it was the 2nd, there were 2 dropped TD passes. Is that Tannehill’s fault?
Tannehill struggled the 1st game, but the 2nd game he looked good, and I thought he looked good last game too.
Looked good at what? Scoring 7 against a shit defense?
Shit throw got tipped then picked, shit throws all over the place its like the completions are because of luck.
Really Mike it was more like one. That one for Landry was kinda odd ball it was like he was actually throwing it away and it stayed in bounds I think both Tanny and Landry were caught off guard that a play could still be made one it. But the Cameron should have come down with his. His last drop in the end zone from last game, defender
Defender should have been called for PI because he was draped over him so hard before the ball got there that he severely impeded his ability to catch the pass
son of a son of a shula says:
August 27, 2016 at 3:46 pm (Edit)
I think the D will be fine. Atl couldn’t even block Suh and it should be like that most games.
_________________________________________-
Suh has looked good and I think the DL will be fine. It’s the back 7 I worry about. In particular LBs and CBs. They are weak imo.
I’m worried more specifically about one LB at this point and he definitely looked better last game. I’m am strongly concerned about CB 2 and a little bit about CB 1, and S 2
Maxwell was fun to watch, he’s a big dude and he hits – everything. We’ll see what happens but we still have one of the best Safeties back there. Hopefully Howard makes some noise.
Maxwell DID look beastly on Thursday
Son:
Not sure what you are watching but Tannehill has looked good last 2 games. If he plays like he has last 2 games and we get the pass protection we had the last 2 games we will be alright at least on O. Just got to get some people in back 7 on D to make plays.
I’ll agree and I was critical and his play last year. I feel he is definitely looking better in some respects so far this year
Of not and
When is the draft for FF?
Hello defending Champ: See above. I will be setting it up next couple days. Please let me know what days do NOT work for you.
What’s the but in our it’s it a friendly?
Buy in
Just for fun and bragging rights. B
That’s fine with me I’m pretty open for either.
Toba, Maxwell redeemed himself a little over the Dallas game where he got utterly dominated by Dez Bryant
I feel OK about Maxwell I just hope he continues to improve his play. The other spot is completely concerning. I also haven’t see a lot if consistent play from Isa, so I’m just glad we have Jones back there to lean on.
Agreed. He did nit fare well in Dallas game. Like most if the defence
Wow that shit with Kaepernick is retarded. What a completely deplorable action.
Cut Moore & sign this lefty to develop.
Trade Moore to Dallas for some LB/CB help
That’s fake, I’ve played that game on cruise ships and they don’t quite slide like that.
Mawell looked good vs Atlanta but he was God awful against Dallas. I don’t know what to make of him yet.
I was really hoping Lippett would be much better than he looked against Atlanta .. Howard best get up to speed really quick. Or maybe Culliver can show aomething/anything
D fire me an email and will send info on FFB next couple days. Drp667@hotmail.com
Done
D says:
August 27, 2016 at 4:41 pm
Wow that shit with Kaepernick is retarded. What a completely deplorable action.
Lippett seems to have all the necessary skills, just not the natural instincts for the position. He could get better with time but he isn’t there yet
Bobby McCain is equally not ready.
I know there was no way it would have happened, 1 we needed Tunsil, and 2 here was taken before we picked, but Hargreaves would have been so good for our defense
He not here
Not sure why Ryan Tannehill is being bashed by some here. He has had a very good outing so far despite at least 2-3 dropped TD’s left on the field.
I just wrote an article I will post in a couple of days about Tannehill bashing.
Our Offense could have easily had 27 points Thursday…
You don’t need to be concerned with points in PS, they aren’t showing a lot of their better designed plays, it’s all vanilla plays to get good tape on the players. Tanny gas done fine, he looks better in several areas I thought he regressed in last year. I’m optimistic at this point.
Just heard that new NFL rule for horse collar is that uniform grab around the name area counts for horse collar call now, and that dreads/long hair are considered part of the uniform. What a really bs advantage that gives guys who grow their hair out like that. makes tackling them from behind high chance for flag
It was mentioned on the broadcast of our game on Thursday.
The only thing I care about is that Franks isn’t cut
And all we care about is you not cutting any
TE Arthur Lynch got cut by Atlanta.
Even I’m not bashing Tannehill this time around. He showed some leadership of the offense these past 2 games and the reason why I was pleased with his performance against Atlanta was because there was a really good mix of shorter and intermediate passes and he completed a lot of those intermediate shots to Stills. He’s also spreading the ball around. Now maybe the design of the offense is different but he seems to be seeing the field better and making better and quicker decisions with the football.
Also, he’s been handling pressure better. Doesn’t seem to be getting as flustered with the pressure and he’s hanging in there and making the throw rather than going into a fetal position as soon as he see’s a defender getting close. I’ve been impressed thus far.