For many players still currently on the 2017 Miami Dolphins Roster, this final preseason game, and how they play in it, will determine if they remain on the roster, or are removed from it. Some bubble players may have already done enough to stay, but others have to fight tooth and nail, and try to show something extraordinary in their last opportunity, preseason Game #4.
Some of the decision comes to down to how many players can they carry at any certain position. Do we go with 5 or 6 WR’s? How many OL do we carry, 8 or 9?We’ll probably have 4 RB’s, but are those 4 RB’s currently on the roster now, or do we pick one up? Do we take 6 CB’s or 7? I wrote a list, and man, it gets tough. I figure we only bring 2 QB’s, we did that the last couple of years, so figure we do that again. I can see us carrying 6 WR’s if they fear Stringfellow would get poached, but I’m not even sure they’re enamored with him enough to feel that way. I would like to keep him though.
On defense, we know who the likely starters on the D-line are, and I say likely only because there’s still some doubt as to whether it’s God-show or Jordan Phillips. The guys behind the starters are muddled. We know William Hayes and the loser of the 2nd DT spot are in, but then there’s Okoye, Williams, Fede, and you know Charles Harris is in, but the depth at DT and DE are somewhat up in the air.
So who gets cut next?
Also remember, we have 2 players who are eligible to come back after week 8, OG Ted Larsen (I/R), and S T.J. McDonald (SUSP) Both can make a positive impact for our team. Hopefully the O-line is doing well enough that Larsen isn’t so missed, and the same for Nate Allen at S, that T.J. McDonald isn’t desperately needed. If all is well, both can slowly be integrated back into the team.
Will Matt Darr hold off Matt Haack? Will God-show hold onto the starting DT spot next to Suh? Is Jesse Davis for real, and will he start at LG? Is Maxwell really in danger of losing his starting job? Is our 4th RB currently on the roster? Questions that may or not be answered after Preseason game #4. Some of them may have already been determined by the coaches and front office, but while this last game is meaningless to some, it’s life or death (Dolphins roster life) for others.
Finsmob Unleashed 
I’m watching Fitzpatrick run the Tampa Bay scrub offense. How far he has fallen.
He was brutal last season with the Jets
Tim Knight says:
August 31, 2017 at 7:41 pm
My hope is they screw up and win too many games. LOL
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I feel the EXACT same way, man!!! LOL
Like 4. LOL
That sounds about right for me, too… maybe even 5 wins to keep them out of the top-10.
That one flew right over your head M. 4 was in reference to Bills and cheats😉
Rumor has it, that the jets will be scanning the cuts looking for starters😉
YUP! 😀
Watching the pre game for 8pm game. This late game starts is way past my bed time even with a 3 hour nap today…Boy Nat Moore has a big gut on him, he probably hasn’t seen D lately either.
Cool so you are watching and have your nap in. Enjoy.
This Elijah McGuire is NOT a joke! RB for the stej.
Patient yet decisive runner. I’m impressed, truly.
Grant looked like Steve Smith!
Grant and and Drake are going through their paces……seems like he does have hands after all though.
Glad they look good and leaving no doubt
Touchdown!!
Crack that Green Lizard
Nice drive 2nd/3rd team. Drake and Grant are going to add to the big 5.
I’m looking forward to some defense now.
Big play Allen #59 in the game
Lacey is bleeding. Smart kid
Stop
How do we look?
Vikes look bad. Take it as it is 😎
They look bad because of that Dolphin
Nice fake out by Punt returner
Guess you figured out how to get your game feed. 🙂
Lol. Watching on Vikes channel
Morgan?
Do you let a kid like that slip away?
How many guys like him do we have to give away?
We can either execute a trade (as many other teams are trying to do with their WR depth), or we keep 6 WRs on the active roster in order to retain Morgan. He’ll certainly be poached if we relegate him to our PS.
Meh
3 and out
Stanger : as to streaming , still all under game zone tonight.. have to exit swittch and load to change games and takes about 20-30 seconds to do it so surfing sux. Agaun hope to see a difference next sunday.
IMO, Doughty throws ‘Reading Rainbows’. Ya can’t miss on that throw to Drake.
He does but he has some baller in him too but the NFL is too big for him at the end of the day
He could own the arena league
Or perhaps the CFL, for that matter. I feel Doughty needs to gain some ZIP on his throws in order to become a true NFL QB.
UCF found themselves a QB, little fucker has a nice arm. Tight and it comes out.
Doubt he makes it
Can’t say Doughty makes it!
I think Allen sticks. He is around the ball a LOT
He’s not a big hitter. He’s battling Lacey
Hes laid a few in rhe last two games. Id keep him over Laicey. But i will concentrate on Laicey now and ket ya know …
Lacey laid out almost a pick. Nice play
What a shirt game, these QBs are awful.
Tell your phone to let you cuss.
Siri say Shit
JUST ANSWERED DOLPHINS’ fan survey. I’m sure they’ll be THRILLED with my responses!!–Ross is great at receiving complaints and doing absolutely NOTHING about them. I actually made several suggestions for improvement but, as always during his “reign,” the courtesy of a reply or an acknowledgement will be sadly lacking. He doesn’t give a shit about the fans!!
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Way earlier today I mentioned Miami’s unprecedented run to glory in the historic Orange Bowl in the early 70’s. Here is their W-L record in the Orange Bowl from 1970 (Shula’s first year) through 1974:
1970; 6-1
1971; 6-1 (lost first game, won last 6)
1972; 9-0 (including two home playoff wins)
1973; 9-0 (including two home playoff wins)
1974; 7-0
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37 wins, 2 losses. Won last 31 consecutive home games!!!!!!!!!
DO ANY OF YOU think this 5-year record will ever be beaten?
Lol, you keep bitching on those surveys, and they’ll keep you on the shitty service list😁
Laicey # 44 ?
Yes
Allen has a decent shot. He pissed me off in game 2 but he’s been better since
How can you evaluate O players with Fales and Doughty at QB?
K
So Doughty Fales, and keeping fales is DoughtFale
At least the net punting is working
Storm!! Make your case UCF
Was a nice bruising run he had
Grantman !!!!
GrAntman over the top!
Touchdown Miami
Grant making a case as the #4 WR. LOL
Bro I think it’s case closed
He thinks he’s Steve Smith. Good!
UCF – 54
FIU – 17
Ouch
Man too bad McDonald has to miss 8 games. He’ll be a welcome addition later on.
Yes i like the way he plays
See Allen miss again
Stop picking on him. Hes always around and half the time coming off his own assignment to finish play
He played man and left his spot where the completion was for the TD everyone else played zone
Booo
Tankersly is a mofo
GrAntman deep again. 25 more
Fales does throw sone nice rainbows , ducks too thougj
Grant draws another foul then easy pitch and catch to Grey for TD
* Gray
He’s our little Dupe.
I don’t think Grant makes the team, too many incomplete go his way
Both in completes drew a penalty
Dude
That was an easy grab for him , but he showed real good hands earlier on a couple catchez
Woohoo safety
Praise Martin Oguike sack for safety and Knocks out Heineken
Sleeper
Dumbass
Good Stuff 👍
Woof
I like what I saw from a fundamental standpoint form the backups in the 1st half. It wasn’t sloppy.
Grant = weapon.
TJ Mcdonald = nice FF future value pick.
That was a very nuce tackle by Laicey
Storms a brewin
Boy Doughty could fuck up a wet dream.
And all these offensive weapons and Tannehill would still find a way to be the qb of an offense leading the league in 3 and outs
Still riding that shit Lou? RT is out for the year. What is your point? To be a douchebag?
Thank God for that. Maybe people will now understand what it’s like to have a real qb running this offense.
Refs need the PS too. LOL
Nice gang tackle lol
Speaking of FN up a wet dream, no TD from 1st and goal from the 1.
professorloumiamidolphinsblog says:
August 31, 2017 at 10:22 pm (Edit)
And all these offensive weapons and Tannehill would still find a way to be the qb of an offense leading the league in 3 and outs
And how do you know that, Nostradouchebagus? You have a crystal ball or tarot cards telling you that? Truth is no one will know either way what he would have done this season because he’s injured. You state this as if it’s fact but it’s just your opinion and nothing more. He’s not playing this year and seemingly that’s what you wanted. Let it go. Maybe try to focus on players who are actually playing?
Nope
Hey Lou, what’s up douchebag? Isn’t it cool?
Fantastic!
4th game of the season, 3rd and 7 and Lou will somehow bring Tannehill into the situation. Get over it already!!! LOL
OK I’m happy with that game. I saw a lot of good stuff although a couple guys played themselves off the team, esp. Pitts.
We allowed 9 points. What did Pitts do so bad?
Lmao…..troll
Haack beating out Darr. Wow! 🙂
steveccnv says:
August 31, 2017 at 9:32 pm
I don’t think Grant makes the team, too many incomplete go his way
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I don’t think there is any way Grant DOESN”T make the team.
“the team” is the operative word.
Now, what was our pre season record?
2-2
Big, Big game tonight in nationally ranked HS football #1 VS #2. I think its on espn…2 future NFL 1st round QB’s along with as many as 31 of the 44 starters being drafted in NFL.
St.Thomas is looking for their 3rd straight shutout of TD’s and should move up a spot or two in national rankings to maybe 2nd.
My one takeaway from the game last night is that Grant man is an exciting player to watch and a touchdown threat from anywhere on the field I want to see Cutler King up with him the way the backups have!!
Stills grant Parker on the field with Ajayi and you are a safety what do you do??
you look for landry or was he traded recently. It makes sense….
Winter is on it’s way wednesday’s low was 81 and thursday it got down to a chilly 80 degrees.
ER was spot on. Why are y’all letting LouLou troll you? As my niece used to say….’gnore, ‘gnore, ‘gnore. Don’t feed ’em. If he wants to act like Home, treat him like Home.
That’s what I couldn’t believe either. He comes back and he’s getting responses like nothing happened.
I didn’t watch the game, but I saw the highlights. Fales’ throw to GrANTman was right on the money, nice throw. Grant showing he’s a playmaker. I like it!
It is 64 degrees right now in Northern Virginia. I’m going to need warmer hunting gear.
I back out of my garage every morning and roll the windows down immediately as I’m backing up, and this morning, I rolled those sumbitches right back up, 56 degrees and breezy, and I ain’t ready for that yet!
I know. Went out to walk this morning in shorts and a T, thought I might have to get a sweat shirt.
Boy that’s some nice weather.We are due for some cold fronts 60-70’s soon….mid 40’s and 50 is great weather.
jetsssuck says:
September 1, 2017 at 7:43 am
you look for landry or was he traded recently. It makes sense….
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JS, I was more referencing the SPEED on the field. I wasn’t shorting Landry who I believe WILL be resigned, even if they have to put the tag on him to start the season next year and then negotiate a long term contract and pull the tag.
Grant showing he’s a playmaker. I like it!
He is sooooo damn fast! He makes it look easy just running past the defenders like they are in slow motion. I hope he makes 1-2 BIG plays per game this year (at a minimum)
Lol 1-2 At a minimum.
I never watch golf on TV.
But after seeing Paige Spiranac I am a big fan of LPGA now.
DAMN! I am in love.
PGA cracking down on female dress codes while golf viewership is declining. Some things in life is real stupid
Real stupid
You guys are killin me. Grant probably had more yards this preseason, than any other Fins WR has had in preseason over the last 10 years. Last night he goes over 140 in the first half. I thought the sarcasm of saying he’s not going to make the team was obvious.
I took it as sarcasm. I can’t speak for the other guys.
The guy is averaging 37 yards per reception this preseason! GET HIM IN THE GAMES!!
Get him the ball!
Ok Rock I’m lifting your douchebag status, as for the rest of you douchebags…inserting😁 in for sarcasm clarity, now lets play Mr Rogers.
I wonder who is faster ginn or grant?
Ginn, but Grant is quicker, so he appears faster and is harder to catch in open space. Ginn just has the top end speed.
Douchebag Number 9 here….we are obviously trading Grant for a short stop and a pack of Chicklets. Duh…
Nooooo saaaay it isn’t sooooo.
“Maualuga has been working out with trainers ever since he arrived with the Dolphins. He still officially doesn’t even have a number. With him being so out of shape, it wouldn’t be a total surprise if the Dolphins released Maualuga before Saturday’s mandatory 90 to 53 man cut downs.”
That from the Dolphins Wire thing done by USA Today. Friend of mine who saw him out one night said “don’t get your hopes up on him….he wasn’t hanging with a real good crowd.” And that is not from my old white man perspective, but one of a young black latino.
Glad you brought him up. I forgot about him last night. Reports were he was a game time decision. Stupid to not include him in the 53, as we’ve seen the others play.
But we haven’t seen what they have in Davie. He’s a guy who was planning on playing who is still not even in shape to hit a PS game…….and they thought he would be ready.
I don’t care. If you cut him the best you get at the position is Hull, if he stays and gets on the field you’ll at least have a Hull type of player. What’s it hurt to keep him around a few weeks, besides his min salary, some scrap like Riley not making the team?
Gonna be over a thousand players hitting the streets in the next day or so, including a bunch of vets. So not just about our roster.
Rock, LPGA is not just for manly girls anymore. It has been chock full of hotties for quite a few years now. One of my fav’s was Natilie Gulbis:
http://www.golf.com/photos/natalie-gulbis-si-swimsuit-issue
She is 34 y.o.
I think she has injury issues right now
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For those asking: Players waived today and Saturday can be claimed Sunday at 12p ET.
Another is Lexi Thompson
https://www.google.com/search?q=lexi+thompson&tbm=isch&imgil=bPVxdjajJc0P7M%253A%253BOKWhfc32v-LqzM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.golf.com%25252Fphotos%25252Fmodel-swing-best-photos-lexi-thompson&source=iu&pf=m&fir=bPVxdjajJc0P7M%253A%252COKWhfc32v-LqzM%252C_&usg=__EPajK4thHjwBnZBxy8Q_eUVu7XE%3D&biw=1301&bih=590&ved=0ahUKEwiosaHbn4TWAhVojVQKHTOkAWYQyjcI1AE&ei=YnWpWaj4Juia0gKzyIawBg#imgrc=rADRn4emXG2nVM:&spf=1504277869079
Ok, I’ll stop. Gotta get some work done.
jetsssuck says:
September 1, 2017 at 10:32 am
I wonder who is faster ginn or grant?
steveccnv says:
September 1, 2017 at 10:42 am
Ginn, but Grant is quicker, so he appears faster and is harder to catch in open space. Ginn just has the top end speed.
Plus Spark Plug is 100x tougher than head for the side lines Ginn. Did you see him break those TWO tackles in the 3rd game?
way past my bedtime of. 8-9pm even when I have my healthy 3 hour nap during the day.
it’s about that time now. Good talking with you guys.
You gotta love Grant….I could even see his Jersey in my future. Oddly….the only real Q on him is not his size but his hands.
On his hands, I think as a WR his hands are good enough for someone with his speed. I’m impressed by his ability to go up and get the high passes. He seems to be better on the outside, which is puzzling for someone with his skillset.
Ok Rock I’m lifting your douchebag status………
I AM NOT A DOUCHEBAG! I AM A DOUICHENOZZLE! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF.
SMH! (muttering: douchebag)
😉
BBMike, both acceptable alternates, but they do not hold a candle to Paige Spiranac IMO. As I said, I am in love.
we are obviously trading Grant for a short stop and a pack of Chicklets. Duh…
I heard is was a pack of Juicy Fruit, but I cannot confirm.
Is Hull injured right now? Is he gonna be available for opener? Just wondering.
Hull is not injured as far as I know. I think Allen makes the 53.
Allen has the instincts that’s for sure. He’s always around the ball or involved in the tackle.
We won’t be seeing him for a while and he was playing against some guys gonna be cut soon, but man did TJ Mcdonald look like a man playing against boys last night. He and Jarvis together are gonna make anyone catching a pass real nervous about what happens after they do.
Better yet, instead of trading Landry we’re moving him to db.
Beer Phish
Did we move Landry to Safety since we couldn’t trade him?
My bad…..meant Reshad.
When they release Maualuga, they’re moving him to MLB.
I bet he would make a great safety
Maybe we can use him on offense, defense and special teams?
My baby great niece has donned her first Miami Dolphins shirt! Can’t post the pic here, but I’m so happy! She rocks it!
steveccnv says:
September 1, 2017 at 12:19 pm
He seems to be better on the outside, which is puzzling for someone with his skillset.
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Seems that got them about Grant too at first, but given his height might make sense. His speed creates space, but QB has to throw to a slot receiver over the bunch of huge guys in from of him to hit a separation window that might not last too long. Just run straight ahead or do a deep slant and cut in front of the CB worried about the bomb, and being the shortest guy on the field doesn’t matter as much.
I’d like to see Cutler try to overthrow him.
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New…Miami Dolphins mock 53-man roster (1.0 or whatever):
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article170720532.html
I didn’t realize that Hewitt was headed to I/R. 😦
Yeah I guess he needs surgery on his shoulder? That sucks. I wonder if it’s 8 game or season.
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Source tells @SportingNews that @Jaguars are releasing C Demetrius Rhaney
Is michael thomas injured? I’m surprised that mando doesn’t think he’ll make the team
Defensive backs (10): Alterraun Verner, Byron Maxwell, Xavien Howard, Cordrea Tankersley, Bobby McCain, Reshad Jones, Nate Allen, Maurice Smith, Walt Aikens, Torry McTyer.
Thomas is making the team due to his versatility and STs.
I don’t discount Pro Lou thinking we may need to acquire another LB (I DO discount that we’re trading Jarvis Landry, LOL), but we’re going to have to clear some cap space to get it done… if we trade for STARTER.
I think it’s more likely we trade for somebody’s backup LB… someone with some vet experience who is cheap. I know of a 3-down LB who would cost us $1M and learned behind Bobby Wagner. And not only is he a 3-down LB, he’s now played all 4-3 LB positions (MIKE, SAM, and WILL).
BROCK COYLE
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Ravens have released QB Thad Lewis, TE Larry Donnell and C Jeremy Zuttah.
Zuttah made the Pro-Bowl last year as a C with the Ravens. Has played both LG and RG.
Average salary: $1.8M… we can afford him.
Why was he cut?
Very good question, Tim. I haven’t heard why.
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Broncos release RBs Stevan Ridley and Juwan Thompson.
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Miami Dolphins are releasing punter Matt Darr… Did a great job past 2 seasons but Dolphins save $ and Darr will be elsewhere very soon.
It’s more about Haack beating him out than saving 150K.
YUP
Man punters just can’t get a break. But Darr has a big leg with not much touch. Maybe we should have kept the guy before him who had both.
He beat Fields out and we saved like $3M. Fields is not in the league anymore.
Did he beat Fields out or did they do it to save money? Or maybe a combination of both. I didn’t see it on the field at least, but did understand the saving money part.
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Not surprised #Redskins cut Blackmon, (@MikeJonesWaPo reported first). A leader and vet, his best spot was slot CB. Holsey likely on 53 now