By Dr. Bruce Banner
So Hulk watch Miami Dolphins score 30 points at home opener in fancy brand new stadium. So you think Hulk be happy. Of course not, you all know better than that. Hulk never happy. However, problem is not just that Hulk is not happy, Hulk is pissed. Hulk is enraged with anger at one of worst performances that Hulk ever watched against puny Browns team with rookie 3rd string QB. Hulk so angry that he can’t even go on a rant rather he just list all things that made him angry this past Sunday. So here it is:
Hulk is angry that:
That Ryan Tannehill looked like the game was too fast for him 5 years into his career;
That even though offense was sluggish it got going enough to give team a 24-13 lead halfway through 4th quarter to only have defense let a 3rd string quarterback and depleted corps of wide receivers come storming back;
That even though defense let offense down in 4th quarter when offense got the ball back they promptly did nothing to win the game;
That the run game looks completely out of sync and incapable of running out the clock when it needs to;
That when you have a running back by committee you do not have a true no. 1 running back;
That our linebackers look like they are trying to execute a Chinese fire drill as opposed to an NFL defense;
That Byron Maxwell is capable of making plays in the secondary but apparently only when he wants to;
That our offense keeps giving the ball away like it was re-gifting a bad toaster oven;
That for about the 10th year in a row the punter is the best player on the team;
That the Browns had effectively one player on offense, Tyrell Pryor, and despite knowing that we seemed incapable of devising any defensive scheme to stop him;
That Juan James once looked like a promising player as a rookie and is now working his way out of the lineup;
That Mike Pouncey can’t get back in the lineup;
That instead of playing up to the competition this team always finds way to play to down to the competition instead; and finally
That every year Hulk think it going to be different but no matter how much things change the results are always the same. Well, Hulk admits at least one thing different: For once the opposing team’s kicker missed a crucial kick, career long or team record long kick to beat us as time expired. So Hulk figure we got that going for us. Now Hulk smash!
Hulk know importance of kicking game:
Finsmob Unleashed 
finfanrob says:
September 27, 2016 at 8:46 pm (Edit)
Mike E. says:
September 27, 2016 at 8:41 pm
Rob
Any shot you will make the Fest this year?
about as much as donald trump and rosie o’donnell having a baby together
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So you mean there is a chance
Tomorrow is ASK MIKE
Please send in your questions . . .
nj1dolfan@yahoo.com
Thanks!
I sent and Oink
Thanks Piggy!
Should say thoinks. lol
Cam Wake gets PFF honor
M13’s fave David Amerson
One of my faves, Sean Smith, although so many hated him
Rockphin says:
September 27, 2016 at 9:55 pm
Stanger, I will be there. Were you drinking the other night when you asked and I answered? (I was) LOL I am looking tomorrow to see how much the rooms at laquinta are and will let you guys know if I’m going to stay down there or come home after D&B’s or wherever else we end up.
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Probably was drinking Rock. but great that you are thinking getting a room. They are like a buck fifty or or something and if you get one you can catch a ride and both not have to pay the $40 parking fee. And nothing like having a designated driver out of the stadium. Mike E was mine the first two Fests.
I should have room for 3 in my car, so I’d be happy to transport the intoxicated, as long as they hold their liquor inside their bodies. 🙂
Maybe you should think about raffling off spots in your car — you got an orange pass. The Mike E mobile is gonna cruise right in over ground others walk.
LOL Stanger – It’s my pleasure, just as it is yours to get the Fest going every year, which we all sincerely appreciate. That is supremely cool of you to do that.
Hey — you guys buy plane tickets. All I do is know Chef Warren and keep things on track.
It was Halloween night 2013…….and yes it was a Thursday
Not pictured from that night — a more than a few beers in Stanger blocking cars on the way out by popping into their headlight lit zone and giving the safety sign. No one seemed to mind though……quite the opposite.
Any idea who the other Dolphins player is in that photo? I can’t tell, or remember who it is
You got me to look at the replay (which was fun in of itself)……Odrick.
Stanger
check your email. I just sent you something
Mike E. says:
September 28, 2016 at 10:01 am
I should have room for 3 in my car, so I’d be happy to transport the intoxicated, as long as they hold their liquor inside their bodies. 🙂
Gee thanks Mike ! Nice of you to offer. If you do not have enough room, I can always UBER it, or just tie me to the top of the car.
As long as you’re willing to forget about certain overdue books, I think we’re good.
Bookman — you are at La Quinta right? Gonna be a bunch of folks going to the game from there, whether you get into Mike’s car or not.
Is there a place near the Hotel where I can obtain a bottle of Captain Morgan and some soda?
From the stories I heard about the La Quinta, you can probably get that IN the hotel
No telling what it was used for though
Gross..LOL
There is a plaza walking distance in the hotel where D&B is and I am sure there is probably a liquor store or a pharmacy or whatever there
If you want to double check
google Dave and Busters Hollywood – check the address and then see if there is a liquor store in that plaza
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article104501316.html
I think that was Vernon, Collins was their LT wasnt he? If so that would likely be the RDE, which was Vernon for us that year.
Or Odrick.
D
Stanger said he watched the replay, and it was Odrick
the night of Pussyfest…
So do the dolphins double cover Green tomorrow? I just don’t think any of our CBs can handle him one on one.
Probably over the top coverage with a safety.
I would think they’ll get help, but they have to be careful. I can’t see either Maxwell or Howard on AJ one on one all night. They’ll mix up the coverage
He’s a tough WR for any corner to cover. That’s why he puts up big numbers.
Is there a place near the Hotel where I can obtain a bottle of Captain Morgan and some soda?
Yes there is a Liquor store about three blocks away across from Gas Station (gas staion sells beer)
Toba — you guys are getting close to critical mass at La Quinta. Not sure a bottle of Cap Morgan is gonna help things.
You may have to play hall monitor. 🙂
That is WAY too much responsibility to be bestowed upon my shoulders sir.. I am in need of direction to correct room half the time..
Sheridan and N 25th
Tomorrow is ASK MIKE
Send in your questions please
nj1dolfan@yahoo.com
Thanks for the help everyone!!
Bookman,
You won’t need Uber to the game we have a shuttle from the hotel back and forth to the game.
I’ll have a car at the hotel to get us around if we need anything.
Cool. Can you grab me a few Dolphins cheerleaders while you are out? Thanks.
Doesn’t look like there is enough room for too many though. LOL
Well ha ha on you, we don’t take that car to Miami
Yeah Toba isn’t the hall monitor type…
…don’t worry Stanger I’ll babysit them again, lol
Pretty Sure you had a Large part in my downfall a couple years back.. Although I did wake up in correct room.. 🙂
Anyone else hoping at some point Drake takes off and becomes a difference maker? Yeah I agree. LOL
MIKE E—MIKE E— Can’t hook-up with your Yahoo site, so here’s my question:
“Now that you’ve seen 3 games, what’s your updated prediction for Miami’s won-lost record this season?” Thank you, again, for all you do for this site.–OD
LOL @ Son
Just Sunday driving around town? 😉
You know when you yell
“get outta the way asshole”?
Has a much stronger effect in that car…
LMAO!!!!
LOL. good one.
I hope to see us in a press-cover 1 scheme, and id have Jones in man on Green to assist whatever CB covers him. Isa stays deep to assist in zone, so that they dont rape us with the TE or RB if/when our LB’s cant keep them in front of them. I like our matchups otherwise, though a big guy like Cody Core might give us some trouble in one-on-one with Howard or Maxwell.
LB play will really be big in this game i think, not that it cant be said in a lot of game, but with their run game, with Hill and Bernard, and the balanced abilities of their TE’s in both run and pass, our LB’s will need to be spot on and decisive in determining run/pass, and close gaps fast.
Both Jones and Isa play all roles at safety. I think scheme is less important than everyone being on the same page.
Tim Knight says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:06 pm
Anyone else hoping at some point Drake takes off and becomes a difference maker? Yeah I agree. LOL
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I think he showed a pretty solid performance last game. He fought hard for yardage even after the point of contact. He drove through plays that looked dead to get extra yardage. He popped off a couple of nice receptions so far and flashed some dynamic ability. I want to see him get a little more of the share, maybe not a ton but i kepts wanting to know where the fuck he was later in the game. I think he has the best abaility of all of our backs and i like to see Gase focus on developing him more.
Mike,
Sorry it’s not email, but here’s my question:
Give us a good 3 year plan to build a perennial playoff team from what Miami has right now.
Deshaun Watson
Chad Kelly
or
DeShone Kizer
jk/lol
(maybe)
Tim Knight says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Both Jones and Isa play all roles at safety. I think scheme is less important than everyone being on the same page.
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Jones is really good in man, that’s why i was suggesting more one way vs the other, but they can flip them around im not suggesting Isa is always deep in zone. I think though if you are asking me my preference, id want to see more of Jones being the guy that the put in man on a guy for extra coverage, and/or used in blitzing situations or allowed to flaot/spy, because he is really good.
Scheme though is important, because it determines how many you are playing deep, how many you have to do other things with. Scheme is exactly what people were talking abotu whent hey were asking if there should be a safety over the top, or two, etc. So question was about how we should scheme to cover Green.
BUMMER: –HAD to sell my tix to Titans and Jets games (Gotta work those days) and, worst of all, the STEALER’S game (WE are moving that weekend to a larger house, about 6 miles from where we are now. My tech-savvy co-worker believes I’ll be able to sell all the tickets FOR A PROFIT on the internet (which was NOT the case last year) –Made DAMN SURE I’m off the weekend of the Fest, though.
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FFR: I understand, man, about you not being in the best frame of mind soon after a divorce. –Many on this site, including me, have been through this. But I’m glad to say I got it right the second time. Me and Mrs. OD will soon celebrate our 30th anniversary. And she LOVES THE DOLPHINS, unlike wife#1 who, too late, I found out HATED FOOTBALL and virtually all sports! –I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve sworn-off marriage in the future. But that sure doesn’t mean you can’t find a soul mate somewhere out there.
Good luck, Rob.
Wow, I didn’t think FFR was married. I knew he was divorced once but thought he’s been single for years.
Deep down he is holding out for Ken….err i mean Hulk.
OD — not sure about the other games but the tix for the Steelers are off the charts. For sure you’d have to pay the fees and maybe shipping but tickets in your section are going for four hundred bucks each.
son of a son of a shula says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Well ha ha on you, we don’t take that car to Miami
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Yeah Tim, dont you know that car is only for his trips to San Fransisco.
son of a son of a shula says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Deshaun Watson
Chad Kelly
or
DeShone Kizer
jk/lol
(maybe)
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None of those guys really do anything for me. I think Kelly has something to build off of btu he really needs some work. The other two are playmakers, but i dont like them for the kind of offense Gase is looking to run. I would almost completely assure you, Gase wouldnt want to draft Kizer or Watson. Kaaya might be a different story. If i had a best fit for us that would be worth a first round selection id say its him. Kelley in the second wouldnt be awful, Im thinking more Luke Falk personally. Can get him a little later and i think he has some good upside.
Oh man you’re way ahead of me, I was just being a smart ass and listing the three most recognizable names I could come up with, lol.
I’ll have to check out Falk
Im not in a “We have to replace Tanny now, or this year” mode yet, shit keeps going this way and i will be by end of the year. I do believe this is a year we need to make QB a higher priority for draft, and depending on how the rest of the year pans out it could be anywhere from middle of the draft to 1st round.
I’m shocked that misis is injured after a couple of games.
“Center Mike Pouncey, running back Arian Foster, linebacker Koa Misi and tight end Jordan Cameron will not play Thursday against the Bengals.”
4 vets who are supposed to be leaders
Maybe this is where Hewitt steps up even though Paysinger will probably get the first shot. But Jenkins is also banged up so I bet we see both play. Hewitt and 1 INT last year in limited play but also had two called back due to penalties. He’s an athletic guy who can match up.
Hewitt is an absolute upgrade over Misi. Evne though he seems to be learning the system, Hewitt at least has the ability to run the wide 9 properly. I just dont see that dynamic with Misi.
Good a chance for one of our younger guys to show them that they are better for our D than he is. Misi is a guy that does so many things right that you have hard time faulting for him not being good enough for your D. Sounds contradicting but he is technically sound, and i think that keeps him safe with the coaches, he just doesnt add the dynamic play ability we need to really run this wide 9 properly..
Misi is a stopgap at this time. I think his time in Miami is almost up. But that’s next year.
As a backup, he is solid. I mean you can do WAY worse than him in a backup capacity. He can technically fill in for all 3 players. You just dont want to depend on him as a starter or to play a majority of plays. Rotate in rotate out, thats about as much as i really want to see him.
Night before the Fest game is all set up.
Same Bat time, Channel and Set-up..
Saturday, October 22 from 6-10 at
Dave & Busters
3000 Oakwood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-923-5505
http://www.daveandbusters.com/fl-hollywood
Walk in the door and go past the front desk (don’t go into the main bar). We’ll be set up with some substantial nibbles (same ones as last year) and cash drink service down the short stairs on the right to the pool table — just across from the small bar to the left.
Tim,
I heard VJ say that if misi can’t go Butler will get his shot.
Butler looked horrible in coverage….really really really bad.
That’s what VJ said. Maybe its a smoke screen. I don’t think Jenkins should play. He really sucks.
Butler is a thumper, im not sure you want to replace Misi with a lesser version of Misi….bleh i hope that’s not the decision he makes but whatever lol.
Oh right I forgot about him. LOL
Son,
Unless we end up with a top pick or someone falls to us, I think we need to build the team up before going with a new QB. Hell, I even think we can win with Tannehill if the team would just be smart about building up the roster properly.
D,
I like hewitt a lot. I think he needs to develop more but I see glimpses of zach in Hewitt. I like his pursuit speed.
D, both Alonso and Jenkins are UFAs next year and Misi will be on the last year of his restructured deal. I think youth at DE and a few new LBs will be priority next year both through FA and the draft. Piggy smiles. LOL
I would love us to steal Jamie Collins from NE in FA. I dont care if they have to make him the highest paid MLB in the league.
He’s not a MLB.
Tim he plays MLB and OLB at times, they move him around. We would pretty much do the same with him.
Did anyone really think Foster was gonna last more than a few games before he got injured?
I figured he would get hurt but wasnt expecting it to be this soon.
Not really. That signing was always we’ll see to me anyway.
D, we signed Butler as a thumper. I remember reading that when we signed him. They wanted another LB who could play physical. It doesn’t mean he’ll play 50 snaps.
son of a son of a shula says
…don’t worry Stanger I’ll babysit them again, lol
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Sounds like a frick’n great plan. Who cares if anyone shows up at the tailgate before noon. LOL
Dameon, OD, and me hanging out for two hours as Warren biotches about how he made too much. 🙂
LOL
We’ll be bright eyed and bushy-tailed (carrying Piggy)
Son have you or anyone booked a Shuttle yet , ?? will need a head count for capacity soonish I guess.. PDog is off site at the Beach with wife and puppy..
Toba — been since he reserved (like two months), but PDog said he would be getting a van like he did two-years ago and taking you and your Mrs. plus however many more fit in from La Quinta.
Could you check with him? Would appreciate. I could but really hoping not to play Julie the coked out Cruise Director on such.
Jenkins is out best coverage LB. I dont think he has played well this year simply because i think there is some confusion and miscommunication between he and Alonzo. I think a lot of its on Alonzo to be honest. If i had to choose a guy to keep right now, id keep Jenkins, let Alonzo walk in FA, and re-sign Misi as a backup. Id try to grab a stud MLB in FA, draft a couple of guys to play OLB, and then let competition work out whome out of Hewitt, Jenkins and the two draftees played OLB. I wouldnt break the bank on Jenkins so if i had to let him walk so be it but he is pretty damn good in coverage, and thats not an easy thing to replace.
Is Burfict back for this game? He makes a big difference in their ability to stop the run.
yes
D, I think Jamie Collins is an excellent LB and like you said he moves around but he’s better suited outside to me. We do the same with Alonso, he also lines up outside and then in nickel it’s 2 guys inside or a matchup outside. Sub packages changes everything.
Tim Knight says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:37 pm
Wow, I didn’t think FFR was married. I knew he was divorced once but thought he’s been single for years.
what is really funny is i had no idea either till OD told me.
I know you still buy her birthday presents. About the only thing i know about the situation.
LOL
D says:
September 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm
I know you still buy her birthday presents. About the only thing i know about the situation.
i know you are still a big fat D. 🙂
Tebow homered in his first at bat
He’s an interesting guy. LOL
Jenkins is pretty solid at MLB, wonder if we could try to flipflop he and Alonzo and see if Jelani just calls the D lineup better, and has better play recognition. I really dont know how well he would do that here, but he was the MLB for a time at UF and was good while he was there.
They do do that.
Toba, I was figuring you (well your wife actually) was taking care of the shuttle. Send me the phone number if you’d like and I’ll do it. If you have it, I thought you guys kept it.
I figure 10-12 possibly
yes we did keep it.. I will fire ya an email tonight ..
Might have been lost upstream but…..
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been since he reserved (like two months), but PDog said he would be getting a van like he did two-years ago and taking you [Toba] and your Mrs. plus however many more fit in from La Quinta.
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Hoping La Quinta guys get it all set up.
BoulderPhinfan says:
September 28, 2016 at 1:12 pm
So do the dolphins double cover Green tomorrow? I just don’t think any of our CBs can handle him one on one
I wouldn’t be surprised if they have Xavien Howard cover him if he lines up on that side of the field
I don’t know man. Pryor abused howard pretty good. That’s why they had maxwell follow him everywhere at the end. Green is much better than pryor as a WR.
And while they probably will some of the time I don’t see them putting Jones over the top of him too much
LMAO @ Son and the car – That was great!
D,
I have a feeling Jenkins has been injured this whole year. He just doesn’t seem like the way he played his rookie year. Maybe moving him to the middle helps.
son of a son of a shula says:
September 28, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Deshaun Watson
Chad Kelly
or
DeShone Kizer
jk/lol
(maybe
I am not going to even bother to Google those names to find out who they are I am just going to assume that they are quarterbacks
We just put Hunter on waivers…maybe to make room for a LB or a TE since we need both with all the injuries
maybe its duarte from PS
I’d like that for sure.
Good call with Cameron out.
Hunter seems to lack the physical ability for the game and that was the book on him. He doesn’t win one on ones. He either runs past you or out-jumps you with his length. Not much else.
No need to be upset we won the game and that is all that matters just think if we had made a play or two in Seattle or took advantage of New England like we should have?
At he end of the day an ugly win is still a win and we need all we can get with the tough early schedule we have had to play 3 out of 4 games on the road against playoff teams not an excuse just a fact!
The next four home games will be big if we can win most if not all of them!
markeyh — it was a great game to watch. Still think we will start 1-3, but those four home games give us chance to change up some. Could be 4-4 next time they get in a plane.
You coming to the Dave & Buster’s meet-up night before the fest? 6-10 at their Hollywood place.
I don’t think they hate Hunter so much as they just need a roster spot to cover for Cameron and both Misi and Jenkins being out.
It’s not hate but he was cut by TEN for a reason as a recent 2nd rd pick. We didn’t cut Parker to make room for those positions. Know what I mean? LOL
Short Week Update #8
DOLPHINS-BENGALS
Piggy 20-17 MIA
Naples 30-29MIA
N/A 28-17 CIN
Rock 31-17 CIN
Son 24-21 MIA
Real 34-13 CIN
Bold27-21 CIN
MikeE 27-24 MIA
Stang 28-17 MIA
Old 30-17 CIN
Howie 29-24 MIA
GO PHINS!
17-16 MIA
24-20 Cincy 😦
StangerX,
We did book the shuttle 2 years ago and I think we still might have his contact. I will check. There is no way I’m driving on Sunday as we were still drunk from Saturday night and had to help Toba consume the 100 beers he brought to the game. Hopefully this will all get dialed in before the game. We can’t wait to see you all again. 🐕
PDog — looking forward to seeing you, the Mrs. and PDog jr. Much as love all you guys, let me make it clear that transportation is on you dudes to set up. At the same time, hope you (and Toba and Son) set something up that takes care of everyone who needs to get to the game.
Mike E has a rental car that can take five with an orange pass. I’ll post a list of who is at La Quinta or might be and let you guys figure it out.
La Quinta List
Will be there
Toba (+1)
Phindog (+2)
Bookman
Son (+3)
The Flying Pig (least on leaving game day, whether with room or not)
Mike E (+1) (far as leaving on game day w/ car)
May be there
Brian NY
Rock
getterdone (+1)
Not sure about
markeyh
Al in MIA (+1)
Center Mike Pouncey, running back Arian Foster, linebacker Koa Misi and tight end Jordan Cameron will not play Thursday against the Bengals.
Backup center Anthony Steen, who has started all three games in place of Pouncey this season, is listed as doubtful with an ankle injury that has limited him this week.
Linebacker Jelani Jenkins is also listed as doubtful with a groin injury.
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/09/dolphins-without-four-starters-for-bengals-game-thursday-nite.html
Anyone know if we brought up Duarte? I hope so, I want that guy to make this roster
Wyo
I guess Kraig Urbik will start at C?
Scratch us off the La Quinta list.. We are staying at the beach a few steps away from Mike E.
Should have been more clear…..that is what I know about who will be going from La Quinta to the game as of now.