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Game Day – Patriots @ Dolphins – Week 17
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Finsmob Unleashed 
Sorry Toba on your survivor loss…I know your pain
Stinky in, in Dallas😉
I figured we’d lose this game, but I thought it would be closer. Not exactly the way you want to go into a playoff game, but I think we can regroup and come out with a better effort next week. All hands on deck next week, no holding back, and I think we’ll see that. Playing with house money as far as I’m concerned, so go in loose, and come out with the win!
It was close, we score on the fumble drive and we’re down 6. I don’t understand why you’d catch a short pass and peel back, all our receivers do it, but it’s retarded.
Catch the FN ball and turn upfield.
Ah shoot Toba, sorry you didn’t make it man. Who was it, the Bills?
Apparently Ajayi is hurt
where did you see that? how bad? Drake went off limping at the end also.
My buddy texted me that it was being reported. I am trying to find out more
he went to the xray room after the game because of his shoulder. He said, “im good”
My pick was the Bills. And someone picked Indy so i am officially out now. Ah well was a good run.
Bring on the Steelers !!!!
This seems like a one and done playoff team. I just don’t see us beating the steelers on the road. specially without Tannehill.
I am not saying we will but we can beat the Steelers
I would play tannehill if he’s anywhere close. But this defense is not that good. They just allowed 600 yards to the pats.
I think it was 400 yards but the D has problems but so does the Steelers D.
which is why it doesn’t matter … it’s a good start and way more than could’ve been expected in a coaching transition year.
Let’s go get some playoff experience for the coaches as well as the players.
yea that’s what I said when sparano got in his first year.
Naples, I agree, and that is why, if Tannehill is healthy, I want him to play…..gain experience in a playoff setting, especially on the road in a tough place to play in adverse weather conditions
I think Pitt is a good game for us. We beat them when it counted at our place. If they win at their place, so what.
I say that in light of us having our QB and Center out with injuries as well as 3 out of our 4 DBs.
Sparano got in with a bunch of gadget plays, a lot of luck in the schedule, and a cast of aging and even old vets. The QB had been cut by his own team, and his arm often hung limp at his side as it was obviously the end of his career. There was no newly energized game plan and no core of young and hungry skills players like we have now. I bless Sparano for doing that for my pleasure, but it did not seem like it was sustainable and it wasn’t
I agree with this. Pennington was awesome (winking at Herd), but the rest of the team was operating on smoke and mirrors..imo
The fact they beat Favre and the Jets, in NY on the last game to get into the playoffs, will always endear me to Pennington.
Playing a solid and steady team like Pitt is with vet players and coaches will be a good experience for us to learn from and gauge our progress. We can study what they do since they know what it is like to be in the playoffs and what it takes to win.
Exactly. ANY playoff experience is good playoff experience. Can you imagine the affect on this team if they beat a consistent team like Pitt, in the playoffs, on the road? Nothing to lose.
I agree with you Naples. Can’t beat playoff experience. Win, or lose, you still get the experience. Its a WIN-WIN for us. If we lose, we’ll be hungry to get back and do better next season after tasting the experience and the defeat.
plus we’ll have game tape and we’ll know about travel and how playoff games are different in the sense of TV timeouts, media circus, etc. etc. It’s like a college team going to a bowl game after a long drought.
My point was that have to live in the moment and give it everything you have. There is no guarantee this team will see the playoffs again for a while.
THE ENTIRE GAME swung on Williams’ fumble near the Pats’ 5 yard line. Had Miami scored a TD on that drive, they’d have been within 6 points. –And they had MOMENTUM!! –Sad to say our guys could not recover from losing the turnover battle 2-0. And we had 10 penalties. And we had NO SACKS. The CHEATS are legendary for offensive holding. Except for 1 holding call, they got away with it on DOZENS OF PLAYS. Meanwhile, Miami did NOT rush for 100 yards (Ajayi was 16 for 59 yards–not enough). NO TD’s from our defense or our special teams – – something we’ve come to expect around these parts since Gase took over. But our boys hung in their and, for a few precious moments in the third quarter, they were within reach of taking the lead. Saw SUH and a couple other Miami defenders get truly pissed-off near the game’s end. This COULD PAY DIVIDENDS DOWN THE ROAD!! (“There”, not “their”).
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LOOKING DOWN THE PLAYOFF ROAD: I’m guessing the Dolphins will be 4-7 point underdogs against Pittsburgh. But they sure as hell DO HAVE A CHANCE to beat the Steelers. IF THEY DO WIN, they’ll most likely end up in FOXBORO for the 3rd game of the year between these teams.
THAT’s EXACTLY WHAT SUH AND HIS BUDDIES WANT—A CHANCE AT REVENGE AND REDEMPTION!!! – – WILL THIS 3rd meeting mark the return of Ryan Tannehill?? – – I’m guessing NOT, but, right now, that’s hard to gauge. What’s NOT hard to gauge is the fact that our Dolphins want to beat New England more than any team in the NFL RIGHT NOW!! TO MIAMI, beating the Pats in Foxboro (where they’ve already lost 2 games this year) would be almost as good (better?) as WINNING THE SUPER BOWL!
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IN THAT SCENARIO, is there any chance some in New England could be over confident?? –Let’s hope our boys have the chance to provide the answer!!! –BEAT PITTSBURGH!!!
several good points in here.
That’s what I’m talking about that one stupid play. Who is teaching our receivers to catch the ball and Leeper back a couple of yards? The other big play was that long TD pass that Floyd blindsided Lippett.
Chad Pennington comments on the blog and I’m not even here for it?
You should come around more often then
DOLPHINS-STEELERS
GO DOLPHINS!
Kirk cousins just lost a lot of money
Hie Jackson should be fired for the way he coached the end of the game and OT
He didn’t want to lose the top pick😉
I hope tanny plays against the steelers.
I hope they make the right decision with him. Don’t rush him out there if it is going to do more harm and jeopardize his career.
I believe Tanny’s chances of playing in Pittsburgh are slim & none. And “SLIM” just left town. Matt Moore has performed well in Tanny’s absence, particularly at New York and at Buffalo. And he certainly did NOT cause Miami to lose today to the Pats. Now if Moore can lead the Fins to a win over the Steelers, “Tanny” will get a much needed extra week to get healthy and prepare for the Cheats. I’d say there’s LESS THAN a 50-50 chance Tannehill plays in Foxboro in 2 weeks. But I believe GASE will keep Belicheat guessing about Miami’s quarterback situation right up until kickoff, IF we beat Pittsburgh the week before. NOTHING like a little intrigue, eh?
BTW, we sure could have used a healthy Maxwell today. Wonder what his chances are of playing in Pittsburgh?? – – Also, I did NOT see the Dolphins lose a player to injury today. Does anybody have input on these issues?
OD
I stay steadfast with my belief that Tanny is not done for the season. If he can practice, and show he can move around well enough, and of course, not be in pain while doing so, #17 will be playing for us at Heinz Field next week.
Part of me wants to see that and the other part of me says play it safe. I don’t RGIII this kid
I’m assuming we play Saturday, is that right?
I don’t think they set the schedule yet
I haven’t seen a schedule yet, Mike. We should see one from the NFL tomorrow.
Since NE has played their first playoff game on Saturday, every year since 2012, I’d expect, if we won the game would be on Sunday, giving us a short week.
Ken
I think RGIII was severely compromised before the game. I don’t think we will allow Tanny to play under those conditions. If he can’t basically do what he did all season, i don’t think he plays.
Steve
I don’t follow what you just said . . .
so, again, not saying Moore is the better option but with the way he has played to this point are we going to say that we have a better shot with Tannehill in there?
In all seriousness, I don’t know how anyone can say that. This offense is NOT about the qb. It’s about the O!
Gase made the qb position plug ‘n play. THAT is the truth.
Are you serious Clark? Not disparaging the job Moore has done but the offense is better with Tannehill out there and if you can’t see that I don’t know what you’re watching
Lol
Our offense is NOT dependent on whether Tannehill or Moore play the qb position. Did you see when we scored before the half how we went down the field in the hurry up? Would Tannehill have done it any better?
When Williams had the ball knocked out for the fumble we were driving. Moore was making some nice throws and we were moving the ball. But for the Williams fumble we may have scored again and been close enough to possibly win the game.
Can anyone realistically say that if Tannehill was in there the result would have been different? If they are, THEY don’t know what they are watching.
Again, as I stated BEFORE the season. If the offense is successful it’s not going to have as much to do with Tannehill as it does about the entire O.
There is a reason why Tannehill starts and Moore is a backup. I am not knocking Moore he has done a fine job but the difference in accuracy and athleticism is noticeable when Moore is out there
Really Ken? mmm. Interesting. Moore’s TD production is almost half what RT has all season in just 3 games and he’s only been sacked once. That’s kind of interesting.
I guess you have to pick one bad prediction or the other. Seems your wanting to dump Moore before the season…
Everyone makes bad predictions, I said Damien and Ajayi were both done, but you can’t seem to admit when you’re wrong, so you keep coming up with more ridiculous reasons to back up what you said.
Yeah, we’re still winning with Moore at qb but I’m pulling shit out of my ass. Today’s loss wasn’t about Tannehill not being in there. It was because the D couldn’t stop NE.
That’s how you catch the ball and turn up field Ripkowski.
Yes, and the Damien Williams blame game is ridiculous as well. If you’re blaming Williams for the fumble you may as well go in the corner and suck your thumb.
Whose fault was it then? He didn’t protect the ball and, and he peeled back. Two big mistakes, that cost us a chance to win.
what do you mean he didn’t protect the football? he had it tucked when it was punched out. it was a GREAT play by the db.
OMG
Answer this question truthfully. Going into the playoff game vs Pittsburgh are you more concerned with our D’s ability to stop the Pittsburgh O or are you more concerned with Moore’s ability to play the qb position vs Pitt?
Are you even concerned about Moore? I doubt it.
One has nothing to do with the other.
Then why does everyone keep talking about when RT is going to come back.
Concerned about both but more concerned about putting up enough points to win. You know Pitt will score so yes I think we score more with Tannehill under center than Moore.
Ken, why do you fuel his ridiculousness? Obviously we have more concerns with the D, but one has nothing to do with the other, it’s a change the subject situation.
lol. you guys are kidding yourselves. More concerned with putting up enough points? C’mon Ken. Get real. You know you’re more concerned about the D then you are about the qb but you just don’t want to admit it. In 7 of 13 starts Tannehill has thrown 1 td or less and you think we have more of a chance to score with him in there?
No I am actually not concerned about the D. I know what to expect from them. I am more concerned we won’t score enough. We all know the D is not good. We all know the key is score and play with the lead which allows to play to its strength which is to let Wake and Suh rush the passer. So yes I more concerned about playing with Moore as opposed to this defense
We’ve been a 2nd half team all season. Our modus operandi all year has been to keep it close going into the 2nd half and win it in the third and fourth qtrs. and most of the games it was either the run game or big plays by the D or special teams that has contributed to our wins than anything else.
So, this thought that the qb position has been or will be the difference maker is incorrect.
Moore rolling to his left threw a horrible floater INT, cause he wasn’t strong enough to put any zip on it.
But the run D & middle of the field D is a big liability and that’s where most out injuries lie, LB’s & S’s.
Okay not the way I wanted to see us finish but you have little room for error against the Pats. We’re the walking wounded right now and not primed for the playoffs but hey we made it. So you’re saying there is a chance? LOL
Go Phins!!!!
The cheats are basically in the AFC Championship Game, they’ll either play us or more likely the Houston vs Oakland winner.
Wow Ken, and I thought Lou was stubborn.
Bad year to be a coach in Cali :
Kelly fired
McCoy fired
Fisher fired a couple of weeks ago
Wow! Kelly already? McCoy I knew was happening. Lose to the Browns and then the Chiefs with no stability as a franchise. That’s easy. Kelly after one year shows the 49ers have no direction. Not a good place to be.
Bad year to be a Fisher . . . Too soon?
Tannehill is our best QB, simple as that. If he’s healthy enough to play, he should play. There’s no question about this. If Earl Mitchell played well while Suh was out for 3 games, would we be saying Suh should sit, and Mitchell should play? No shot. If he’s cleared to play, he’s going to play, no matter what ANY of us think. If he’s not healthy enough, the decision is just as easy, It’s up to Moore.
Because Suh makes a bigger difference on the defensive side of the ball. The QB in Gase’s system doesn’t.
If RT is healthy, I agree, he should play because he’s the starter and he’s getting paid to play. However, going into this playoff game I don’t feel any more concerned about the qb position going up against Pitt than I would otherwise. In this offense, Moore is more than capable of getting the job done.
Put it this way, if we were talking about last year’s offense, neither would be successful
I feel differently Lou. While I think Moore has done a good job, especially against the Jets and Bills, I’d rather have Tannehill out there. I think he gives us a better chance to win. It may all be moot though, because if he doesn’t start practicing by Tuesday at the latest, I don’t think he’s going to play.
Game is 1 p.m. Sunday
Thanks Lou
well, appears that schedule was wrong. now I’m hearing it’s not set and may be Saturday night
Oh well, easy come easy go
I’m glad we’re playing Sunday, it gives us one more day to rest up, get as healthy as possible, and also gives Tannehill one more day to possibly get back.
No matter what happens next week I think we all can agree that this was a great season, we’ve got our HC and a blue print and going forward things look bright for this team.
Whether we lost to Pittsburgh or win we all should be thrilled with the season we’ve had because it’s the most fun we’ve had as Dolfans in a long time.
Kudos to everyone, including our many backups who came in and helped out a lot and stepped up in games for us. A great performance by a team that easily could have crumbled and gone on to another 5-11 season.
I agree, but after watching today’s game we’really still miles behind the cheats in execution, but that’s something we’ll get better at in the years to come. In Gase I trust.
We need LB, LB, LB and O-line in the offseason. It all starts in the trenches and we have a pretty good d-line and Phillips is only going to get better. But, we can’t stop the run and we’re too inconsistent on the o-line. I can give two shits about a TE, WR or RB at this point.
How about Matt Prater, cut from one of our JJ teams having the highest % on 50+ yard kicks in NFL history. It didn’t hurt playing at mile high, but…
Lou, Tannehill happens to be 3-0 vs the Squealers.
Playoffs are a different animal, plus were beat up. We need RT Maxwell and Jenkins back, if Paysinger plays we have no chance.
Maxwell still isn’t running too well, I wouldn’t count on him or Jenkins.
Jenkins? If we don’t cut him loose after the season we’re in trouble.
Latest is Phins on Saturday at 4:30 or Sunday at 1 pm.
Nice to see Steve Smith retiring. Anyone remember his first game against us? He had like 300 yards a couple of tds.
Mike, Tannehill is more talented than Moore no doubt. He’s our best chance to make a run.
Finally. Game is confirmed for 1 p.m. Sunday
Woohoo, thank heavens! My local NBC station is in a dispute with DirecTV, so as of yesterday I can’t watch NBC. I thought for sure our first playoff game since ’08 was going to be that 1:30 time slot on NBC and I was going to have to watch our 1st playoff game in years on the stupid computer, lol.
Dude, there’s this thing called a hi def antenna. lol
Lol, I don’t want to buy a stupid antenna for one lousy game when I pay nearly $1000 a year for DirecTV specifically for football.
wow. that’s nuts
It’s time we get another LB named Zach!
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-vanderbilt-zach-cunningham-is-the-best-linebacker-youve-never-heard-of/
The entire team needs better tackling drills. I mean geez, WTF?!!!!
the best linebacker you’ve never heard of………if you live under a rock.
well that was written at beginning of season, now he’s a well known name…..he’s like a big Cam Chancellor type.
I’m well aware of who and what he is. He had a really good ’15 and followed it up with an even more impressive ’16. Unfortunately, we ain’t got a shot at him. However, I wouldn’t rule out a trade up to get him.
Apparently I live under a rock
WEATHER FORECAST FOR Pittsburgh on Sunday; High 28; Low 14, some clouds. Temps should remain in the mid to upper 20’s throughout the game.
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FOOTBALL FORECAST; Who runs for the most yards, LeVeon Bell or Jay Ajayi??? –For Fins to win, Ajayi MUST have a big day!! Having Maxwell back and playing well is another MUST for Miami. And is there ANY WAY we can upgrade Spencer Paysinger this late in the season??–probably not. Miami’s trio of outstanding wide receivers MUST have a big day to offset the Steelers’ Antonio Brown. Both Sims and Gray must have decent days from the TE position. Last meeting. Big Ben was constantly hounded by Miami’s pass rush. He was eventually injured and driven from the game. Miami’s pass rush schemes MUST pay off in pressures and SACKS (unlike the Patriots’ game where Brady had PLENTY of time).
The Dolphins MUST WIN the turnover battle in this game (they forced ZERO turnovers against the Cheats). And the Dolphins MUST avoid drive-extending PENALTIES, which just KILLED THEM against New England. If Miami has 5 or fewer penalties, they should win this game. 10 or more penalties likely means the opposite outcome. Sounds like a lot of “MUSTS,” doesn’t it?? – – Well, the Dolphins accomplished these goals in October and rolled to a convincing 30-15 victory over Pittsburgh. They HAVE DONE IT. AND, they can DO IT AGAIN! They have won two “must win” road games in December, and they can win this game, too!
Finally, MATT MOORE MUST do what he has been doing during the last 3 games (for the most part). He MUST NOT make stupid decisions, like throwing into coverage across the field. And he must HIT wide receivers who are open for touchdowns. And, believe me, Miami’s wide outs WILL GET OPEN!
GOOO-O-O FINS!!!
Keys to the game are silly, if they played out as much as people think betting the under/over would be an easy bet. In reality it’s just a way for the commentators to hype the game as it starts.
STEVE CCNV; Steve Smith owned the Dolphins. His career stats are borderline for the HOF. But I’d like to see him get inducted because of what he does/did OFF the field. He’s a local community hero who goes out of his way to spend time and money for kids from so-so backgrounds. He tries to be both a role model and a mentor where it is needed the most.
Enjoy your retirement, Steve Smith!
He plays like Landry, with way more heart than most.
Steelers are favored by 9.5.
Lol @ Lou saying the fumble wasn’t Williams fault. I guess we need to blame the dog.
Hey !!!
It was a great play by the db punching the ball out. He wasn’t carrying it like a loaf of bread or anything. He had it tucked.
It’s amazing how when Tannehill is hit and fumbles the ball it’s on the offensive line but when Williams is trying to make a play and the ball gets punched out it’s on Williams. Just like the int by the Ravens db was on Parker.
Fucking BS. That’s all it is
Lou,
a rbs # 1 job is to protect the football from getting punched out. Williams failed to do his job on that play. Not sure why this has anything to do with tanny.
Really? I thought a rb’s #1 job was to get as many yards as they can. I cannot fault Williams for trying to make more out of that play. He’s done it before. If you want to cry in your Cheerios about stupid shit like this than go ahead.
He has ONE fumble this year. Making it sound like it was a bonehead play on his part and it’s a common theme with him means ppl know little about the sport. Learn something.
LOU: WE GET IT that you hate Tannehill. You’re entitled to your views. I HATE ROSS because for 7 seasons he fucked this franchise, insulted his season ticket holders, and drove away over a dozen of “MY BOYZ” who hate him worse than I do! –But that’s water under the bridge, Lou. If you hate Tannehill, then give us a way to GET A BETTER QB!! –YOU may remember I wrote an article about how to fix the Dolphins franchise that Ross fucked over. Amazingly, a couple of the ideas have come to fruition, but MOST have not.
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And, yes, sometimes when a QB fumbles it IS THE O-Line’s fault. Without Pouncey and a healthy Albert and Tunsil, we’re left with a so-so O-Line that can NOT stand up against the top teams. I WANT MIAMI to draft the BEST AVAILABLE O-LINEMAN in round 1 and the best available LB in round 2. BITCHIN’ won’t solve the problems. Offering CURES for perceived problems is the course you should consider, UNLESS you believe that Matt Moore is the long term answer at QB. AND THAT’s NOT BS—IT’s the TRUTH!!
Great post OD.
I get tickled every time I read a post by Professor Lou where he has to drag Tannehill into whatever discussion.
I “drag” Tannehill into the discussion to show ppl how silly their comments are. When Tannehill gets hit and he fumbles it’s always the fault of the offensive line and their pass protection but when someone else fumbles they are not doing their job. Right?
sb7mvp says:
January 2, 2017 at 8:33 am
Apparently I live under a rock
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No my downstairs neighbor is an old lady I’m pretty sure it’s not you
I’ve never heard of him either but that is no surprise I do not pay attention to college football until the offseason.
Nick Saban fired his OC (lane kiffin) before the championship game
Is anyone surprised by this?
So, what do you say our chances are vs Pitt if Tannehill DOESN’T play?
Miami ran the ball 16 times with Ajayi yesterday, and 23 x overall with depth players.
Both number must go up in a cold Pittsburgh on Sunday in order to limit Big Ben, Bell, & Brown’s opportunities.
I know after Ajayi drubbed them for over 200yds in week 6, that Pitt will likely stack the box. So Moore needs to be able to communicate with his receivers and check out of the play when the time is right.
On Miami’s run Defense….ugh….is Trevor Reilly ready yet? He is a big body! 😉
On Damien’s fumble yesterday, it happens to all of them, my problem was what he did with his feet, and it’s not just him, all of our receivers do that stupid peel back after the catch, it must be contagious. Last night I watched most of the GB game, and didn’t see this ridiculousness once.
We have gotten a lot of YAC after our receivers do this
Yeah I think we do it more than most teams
But I think it’s the mentaility of this team to fight for extra yards
I don’t have a problem with Williams for fighting
It’s what I like about him
We’ve probably benefited it more than been hurt by it
Williams has 1 dropped pass and one fumble all season. he’s been awesome for us this year an he’s only going to get better. the one-handed catch that went for 11 was a nice play.
No is question that Lou, but he cost us a chance to win the game. Pig, you don’t have to peel back to fight for extra yards.
Raiders at Texans
Matt McGloin vs. Tom Savage? Connor Cook vs. Brock Osweiler? Or some combination therein? It should be epic.LOL
I agree with you Prof Lou
I think fans are a little knee-jerky in general when it comes to skill position players
Fumbles happen
Drops happen
Willaims has been good for us as a whole this season
He’s one of the reasons why we have 10 wins
Our players fight on every down
I say keep fighting on every down
You are gonna take the punches here and there but you are going to dole out some punches too
Let’s Go Dolphins!
exactly. our players FIGHT every down for every yard. we’re not talking Bess and Hartline, the Falldown boys here.
Yeah
The bills game was won in broken tackles bc our guys fight
People have short memories
Willims is 1 of many players on this team that fight for every inch
That our team mentality
Some times you take it in the chin
And yesterday we did
But we live to fight another day
I would have liked to have left the patriots battered and bruised yesterday after that game
I don’t think that happened
It was sort of a makeshift roster
We’ve had a ton of injuries
But every game is a Janice to get better
And we have at least 1 more 😏
What the hell does Janice have to do with this? Is she still around?
Oops
Chance
Janice is hotter than Chance
Ken says:
January 1, 2017 at 8:27 pm
I hope they make the right decision with him. Don’t rush him out there if it is going to do more harm and jeopardize his career.
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This is exactly how I feel. His knee is nothing to mess around with. If he plays and seriously injures his knee, goes in for major surgery in two weeks, then we are lucky to have him back in October. He is definitely a better QB than Moore, but Moore has been putting up some points- he’s no slouch in this offense. We need to get the running game going against Pitt. If we can do that then the QB issue shouldn’t be much of one at all.
his ACL could tear at anytime now. Even next year. If the mcl is healed he could play.
That’s completely different. Anybody can get injured on any play but if you are putting somebody who is compromised out there are you doing more harm than good?
The ACL is the most significant one in terms of long term impact on his knee
Nobody is saying Williams is a bad player or fumbles don’t happen. But that fumble was Williams fault and no one elses.
This TE Fumagali on Wisconsin is pretty good
yea what a catch.
ken,
that was my point. The ACL doesn’t really heal up. Its partially torn now and it can tear fully anytime. I think they want to make sure the MCL is fully healed and can provide support. I doubt he plays if they don’t think the MCL is healed up.
If they feel the ACL can tear at any time there is no way in hell he plays and he is going arthroscopic surgery
I officially I have a man crush on Fumagali. I don’t even know if he is a senior but that is an NFL TE I am watching
I’m not going to bash Williams for fumbling, it happens. But there is no doubting that was the turning point in the game. We were potentially going to make the score 27-21 and instead it’s 35-14. That’s how fast a turnover can change a game.
It was huge. Changed the game completely. But at this point its all about the steelers.
Fumagali is a senior and a beast
So it does appear that Vance Joseph could be getting offers for a HC job this offseason. The Broncos being one of them.
yea.Denver is currently requesting interviews with joseph and shanahan. Joseph can’t interview until after our season is over.
you can’t fix the ACL partial tear through arthroscopic surgery. Its total reconstruction if they decide to fix it through surgery. He should be able to play with a partially torn ACL though.
They might still decide to do the ACL reconstruction after the season but that could jeopardise next year. At least the beginning of year.
ACL reconstruction is done arthroscopically
yea but it has a 9 month recovery. What I meant was its not an out-patient quick type of recovery.
I had mine done 15 year ago and back then it was a full on surgery. They took my patella tendon and screwed it in place where the ACL used to be.
It is a prolonged recovery and requires grafting because you cannot suture the ACL together. However my point is if they are worried about further tearing then Tannehill is not playing and he is likely a surgical candidate
We are the 30th ranked D is Joseph really that hot of a coaching commodity?
Apparently he is.
Denver is talking to him mainly because he interviewed with Elway a couple of years ago and elway really liked him.
Well then good luck to him and then on to the next guy. It’s not like we were world beaters on D
ken,
I agree. But if they wanted to do the surgery why wait? They could have done it a month ago and made sure he was ready for training camp. It seems like they think, because the ACL is only partially torn, he has a chance to still play this season.
Some times you need to wait several weeks for swelling to go down to operate. You can’t operate if it is still swollen it’s not uncommon to wait
That all said it doesn’t sound as if Tannehill is a surgical candidate. I just want to make sure that by putting him out there we are going to turn him into one
Ken, we lack some talent on D and we’re down a bunch of guys as well. I can’t really put that all on VJ.
It is not all on him but he does have 2 pro bowl DL also. He didn’t light the world on fire. Bottom line is losing Joseph is not all that impactful imo
Interesting Penn State essentially gained 30 yards in field position by throwing an interception
Well I guess they liked that so much they tried it again
First Ever Playoff Edition
DOLPHINS-STEELERS
GO DOLPHINS!!!
I think everyone is waiting to see if tanny plays or not before they make their prediction 🙂
Still holding out hope Tannehill plays. I can’t wait for him to practice, that will tell all.
I like VJ because Gase chose him, but my guess is we can do OK without him. Hard to measure his success, or lack of it with the roster we gave him.
The players really like playing for him.
Yeah I like our system but we need some more impact players to make this defense really work. We’re playing a lot of 2nd level players now and/or young guys who are not at the the top of their games yet.
So the Bills, Rams, ,and Chargers have requested permission to talk with joesph
. Probably Broncos too. He’s as good as gone.
Agreed. He’s been an up and coming HC candidate the last few years just like Gase was.
He is a Rooney rule candidate I will be surprised if the DC of the 30 ranked D is really a legit HC candidate this year. You could hire Matt Patricia or VJ it’s not even close
Ken, VJ has been a hot up and coming HC candidate the last couple of years. They were talking about it on the NFLN today. He’s highly regarded in NFL circles.
Maybe so Tim but it’s hard to sell your fan base that your next HC was the DC of the 30th ranked D in his only year as a coordinator
Howie
Dolphins 31 Steelers 24
Anyone trying to go to this game?
I would like to but I am saving up for the trip to the SB
Good luck with that
Me I’m hitchhiking on I75 right now
I think VJ has done good work with our secondary this year, he brought along Lippett and Howard well. Like I said, i think we’ll be fine with a different DC, as long as we get enough talent at LB and DE, and possibly S if IAQ can’t make it back.
You say 30th ranked but VJ says PLAYOFFS
I think it would be an absolute fortune to get tickets at Heinz Field for a playoff game. No shot I’m going, I’ll watch it on TV and be as happy as can be if we play well.
Howie, early pick for you
In a stunning slobber knocker our boys do the unthinkable
We win
We win
We win
18-16
Tanny is not playing
Now give me some scores!
Report on NFL network is that Gase has not ruled Tannehill out as of yet
I can see it now. Steelers get a Field Goal in OT.
Dolphins come back with a final drive of their own scoring Damien Williams for the win!
27-24 MIA
I dont expect Tanny even if we make the Championship game.
We made a major break through this year and will leave it at that
I would be OK if thats how we do it
Dont risk next year
so now i know there is a Santa. Not only over the last week or so have the fins made the playoffs but i found out snow does exist for real. what a whirlwind i have had the last week or so. stuck up on a mountain top cause of a snow storm. that shit is real, it was wild. the best part of it all got paid to be stuck in a snow storm what a fucking week.
No shit it’s real now try shoveling it
I’ve seen some pretty reasonable ticket prices Mike, plus I have a friend with season tickets. I’m hoping he will take pity on me and help a brother out lol
4 interviews for VJ tells me he’s more than a Rooney rule interview. I won’t be the least bit surprised if he gets a job. I won’t be completely heartbroken either as this Defense is ranked 30th in several categories, and it’s highest ranking in any major category is 15th.
I know about injuries and all that, if the best you can do is 15th in anything, you’re not a real contender are you?
That said, we’ll win a Superbowl this year on magic, and I’ll take that! 😛
We’re tied for 11th in takeaways, that can be more important than yards, also the D stepped up when the game was on the line.
Don’t be too concerned with the 10 pt line, the Steelers represent well at the books, but they shouldn’t even be in the playoffs, Baltimore had them beat and let them off the hook.
Steelers are beatable. I am not saying we win only that we can
I agree, but we’re a different team than the one that beat them earlier. Jones got hurt in that game, but we had a healthy RT and Pouncey, and we snuck up on them.
Tannehill put up 252 yds but he didn’t put up any td’s in the game.
Ok Rob
Now weve heard it all…
Snowstorm my Ass
You just dissapeard because we made the Playoffs 🙂
I call BS on:
Tim Knight says:
January 2, 2017 at 6:42 pm
Ken, VJ has been a hot up and coming HC candidate the last couple of years. They were talking about it on the NFLN today. He’s highly regarded in NFL circles.
He hasn’t even been a DC before this year.
Not BS on you Tim, on NFLN.
SC
This just capped off a shitty fucking football weekend for me.
CONGRATS to USC for winning what may have been the greatest Rose Bowl game of all time! – – And, NO, I’m NOT old enough to have seen all 103 Rose Bowls. But I AM OLD ENOUGH to see all 103 (or so) games between Buffalo and Miami, beginning in 1966, and the recent Miami win stands as their greatest win ever IN BUFFALO!
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USC’s win should put an end to all those Penn Staters who thought they belonged in the Final 4 College Football Playoff. IN FACT, Penn State’s loss capped a disastrous bowl season for the Little 10 with Michigan losing to Florida State and the Lions losing to the Trojans. Ohio State laying a goose egg against Clemson was JUST BRUTAL!! – – And Iowa getting blown out by Florida didn’t help the Little 10’s image, either. Here’s how I rate the 5 conferences in the “POWER 5;”
#5: Little 10. (Which has 14 teams).
#4: Big 12. (Which has 10 teams).
#3: Pac-12. (Which has 12 teams–congrats for getting THAT right!).
#2 and #1–To be determined by the National Championship game here in Tampa next Monday Night. IF ‘BAMA repeats as champion, the SEC is #1; IF CLEMSON WINS, the ACC is #1.
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Y’all have a great night. Time to walk the greyhound and hit the sack. GOOO-O-O FINS!!
Right. Ohio St laid a goose egg vs Clemson and Penn St should have been #4 instead of Ohio St.
Perhaps you meant to say USC should have been #4 since THEY BEAT PENN STATE TONIGHT! Or perhaps you meant Michigan should have been #4 since they beat Penn State by about 40 points. Sorry, Lou, the facts don’t back up your point of view.
I think its pretty obvious Penn St has the better team and deserved to be #4.
I’d have to agree with OD, the facts don’t lie vs your opinion that PSU has the better team.
Stick to the pro game OD! Lol!
Brian: I was a college football fan before I was a Dolphins fan.
I’m a little sore right now, but this proves why Penn St. SHOULD HAVE been in the playoff. They very nearly beat a very good USC in their backyard. Keep an eye on Penn St. next season, they have all of their skill position players back, and Saquon Barkley should be a finalist for the Heisman.
No doubt Franklin was a great hire for them as HC. Penn State could possibly dominate the Big Ten for the foreseeable future.
Lol Brian at why PSU should’ve been in the playoff😉
Brandon Marcello @bmarcello 24m
24 minutes ago
NEWS: Auburn quarterback Sean White broke his arm on the first drive of the game and kept playing, per his father
LOL, that’s awesome editing….good stuff.
It is very good. I was laughing my ass off
Reggie Bush made NFL history this year he was the first running back in the history of the league with more than 10 attempts to finish the season with negative yards.
-3 yards for the season
BUT,thanks to “Pete the Cheat,” Bush made lots of money when he played @ USC!
I guess today we’ll see just how far along Ryan Tannehill is. This is an important week for him, and for us. How he’s moving, and to what level his discomfort is, will determine whether he continues to practice and may possibly suit up this week, or whether he has to shut it down. I’d prefer that he’s healthy and can play, but I like Gase’s attitude, he won’t be compromising Tannehill’s future, or the TEAMS future with his decision. I trust he will do the right thing either way.
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins
When it comes down to it, we just don’t see Tannehill ever developing into the type of quarterback that can lead the Dolphins deep into the postseason.
http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/big-name-nfl-offseason-cuts-2017.html/?ref=YF&yptr=yahoo
Why do we care what the fake media has to say?
I see the cheats have a new CB prospect for 2017. Pacman arrested yesterday morning.