Although this will probably be the “starting” front 7, LE William Hayes, LDT Davon Godchaux, RDT Jordan Phillips, RE Robert Quinn, WLB Kiko Alonso, MLB Raekwon McMillan and SLB Stephone Anthony, substitutions will be rampant. So many different personnel will be used on this defense, and basically the plan is to keep fresh bodies on the field when the offense has basic formations, and then to change up our defensive personnel to best match up with whatever formations the offense decides to throw out us, whether that’s 2 or 3 TE’s, 2,3,4 or even 5 WR’s or whatever, we will have players on the field that can handle it. So while the aforementioned 7 may get the start, it will probably be more like 15 or 16 players used depending on the situation, whether it’s rotating fresh players in on the D-line, or bringing in 3 safeties to cover an athletic TE and 2 WR’s, or a receiving RB like an Alvin Kamara.
It’s amazing me to how different the initial front 7 is from last year. The surprising success of Godchaux now enters the limelight next to returning veteran LE William Hayes, and next to him, the player who every year we hope will turn into a Pro Bowl DT , Jordan Phillips, and next to him, former All Pro DE Robert Quinn. Crazy, right? Add in the next wave of pass rushers, Cam Wake from the left side and occasionally Charles Harris too, and then Andre Branch on the right side, along with Charles Harris, and there is some pretty solid depth there. Akeem Spence will bolster the DT spot as “the next guy in”, and then there will be a battle for the 4th spot at DT, between Vincent Taylor, Gabe Wright, Jamiyus Pittman, and Anthony Moten. At DE, Cameron Malveaux showed flashes of promise, but it will be difficult to make the 53, unless of course one of the frontrunners is released or traded, like Andre Branch. At this point, the Dolphins might have that luxury, but as we know, things change quickly.
Even the Magnificent 7 is not set in stone, although I believe the starting DL I mentioned will be the one we see opening day as long as everyone is healthy. Jerome Baker and Chase Allen will be heavily into the competition for a LB spot, more than just special teams or pass coverage substitution assignments. Stephone Anthony is far from a lock at SLB, but I think he’s a slight favorite at the moment. He has the size, speed and athleticism to be the perfect SLB, but his instincts are lacking, so his reaction time slows down his 4.5 speed. Allen looks like a solid tackler, and we know Baker has better than average coverage skills, and he can chase and tackle sideline to sideline with great speed, but is he tough enough to to stay on the field? That’s a question that will be answered not only in training camp and the preseason, but all season long.
Is it possible our defense can be better without Ndamukong Suh? This guy thinks so. No longer will any player be out there for close to 900 snaps, it’s too exhausting, and even the best of the best wear down physically, even if they don’t get hurt, an exhausted All Pro isn’t better than a rested player, and I think we’re going to see that come true this season. Suh in all his glory was asked to do too much, and the fact that he took that on deserves much credit. I applaud him for what he gave to this team. Despite that, he was only a leader by example, not a leader, and not a player that bonded with his teammates, he was more of a hired assassin, not part of a mob. With more fresh bodies on the field, I think we’ll see our defense kick it up a notch.
It’s been very exciting to hear that in OTA’s (Yes, they’re only OTA’s) that MLB Raekwon McMillan has been the leader we’ve needed, for the defense, directing traffic, making sure players are properly aligned to what the offense was doing. Honestly, I can’t wait to see him play this season. OK, not sure how many words I’ve typed and I haven’t brought up Minkah Fitzpatrick yet! True, this is a front 7 article, but Minkah will be such a big part of our defense this year, and I believe he will be used extensively this season, right out of the gate. You want your best players out there, and I assure you he will be one our best. Who cares whether it’s at FS, S, CB, NB, LB, just get this kid on the field! The more I look at the players we have available this year, the more excited I get. I’m not sure if this defense will be great immediately, but I think it has potential to be. In addition to the front 7, if the safety trio, Reshad, Minkah and T.J., as well as the starting corners, whether that’s Xavien, Tank or Lippett and Bobby Mac do their jobs, I think we could be a surprise this season. Can’t wait to get it on!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Gase must be complete idiot. He has Kenyon Drake running with the first team And Frank Gore running with the second team. Fire him now!
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Interesting i was following links about Woody Harrelson and came across his father, who apparently was a murderer. I followed it even further and found out that according to some, Woody being one of them, he was a CIA hitman. Following that even further it appears he was one of three men arrested for being near the grassy knoll area when Kennedy was assassinated. None of these articles came from conspiracy websites either, and there are official records of Harrelson’s father being arrested that day at that spot.
So the offense looked rough today. Inconsistency seems to be the only consistent thing about this team
Still installing stuff, not unusual to have lots of mistakes at this stage.
Lippett was sidelined today with an undisclosed malady.
Damn, hope it’s not achilles
They mentioned they were going to take it easy with him.
When Drake speaks of Gore I’m not sure, if he’s humble, naive, or just not ready to be a real pro yet.
It’s like an ugly person talking about someone that’s good looking, an opposite attraction type of thing, or a something they aren’t.
A top young player doesn’t normally speak about a vet this way. Not really sure what to think about Drake.
Not sure what you mean?
He speaks about him gushing like, go suck his sick already.
Harris was working on the sidelines today Resting play sore shoulder. I hope it is just normal soreness and not an injury !
Didn’t sound serious.
Good write up, Mike! I’m excited about the potential of this defense too.
Thanks Tim
I’m not sure what Steve was alluding to with what Drake said about Gore either.
I believe what he’s saying is Drake is not showing the hunger of a guy who wants to be a starter. As if he’s accepted the role of backup, and he’s deferring to Gore to be the starter.
What did he say?
I have no idea Tim, but that’s what I think that’s what Steve is implying. We’ll have to wait for Steve for the official word. lol
Not that he’s deferring to Gore as the starter, because I see Drake as the starter, he’s just acting weird.
Probably this interview Tim . . .
http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Kenyan-Drake-OTA-Press-Conference/6388480d-f4f2-4f55-b471-ea4b1da574d3
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thephinsider.com/platform/amp/the-splash-zone-miami-dolphins-news/2018/5/30/17406854/the-splash-zone-5-30-18-frank-gore-already-a-huge-influence-miami-dolphins-ryan-tannehill
It’s like he’s star struck. It’s ok to praise a teammate, but he’s going overboard.
This is just the latest one, he’s been doing it for a while now.
One of the reasons for VGK success has been the play of their 4th line, the depth keeps guys fresh.
I hope the Fins duplicate this depth.
Interesting article MGS #SuccessInNumbers
How many times have we seen our D go 3 and out, then once they give up a 1st down, they cant get off the field?
Gase and Burke should have their hands full scheming which players should be on the field at any given time. A good problem to have.
Matchup possibilities galore.
Tim – I really think the Mets should trade deGrom. I don’t see any future for the Mets going anywhere as constituted, and I feel for deGrom going out there every start just to watch his beautiful pitching be flushed down the toilet by the bullpen. We can probably get some nice return fro deGrom, some nice young players. That’s what this team needs. We need an influx of very talented prospects. I’d even trade Thor as well if we could get a great return for him. I’d sooner keep Thor because he’s young and maybe by the time this team is ready to compete, he will be a seasoned veteran in his prime, 28-30 years.
Good idea, the cupboard is bare on the LV Mets.
Yeah, you would know. It is pretty sad. We don’t have a prospect down there in the top 100 in baseball I’d bet.
The Mets aren’t built well and they don’t have the young talent in the minors to make much impact so I hear what you’re saying. It sucks. From where we were in the World Series a few years ago to today really sucks!
Nice article Mike, I think Minkah will be our starting FS, I don’t think the loss of Suh will be a big deal, he was free-lancing and that’s why i believe he’s no longer here,
What i like about this front 7 is the quality of DE’s, i hope we keep Branch and have constant pressure all the time, Hayes is great in run D
Thanks Rob – I think Minkah will play a lot of CF, but he will also be asked to cover certain difficult matchups, TE’s, WR’S and RB’s too. If we do keep Branch, my hope is that he prospers from coming in fresh backing up Quinn, who hopefully is giving the opposing OL more than they can handle.
Agree, and also think LBs will more than make up for Suh.
DBs, LBs, and DEs better than last year equals better overall D.
Mike E — man that is some incredible writing and analysis. And not sure about Magnificent 7, but the bigger number might make for that. And then there is the back four. Or is that back back five or six? Flooded there as well. Deep every spot on D ‘cept DT.
Thanks Stanger – I just wanted to include The Clash video. 🙂
DT has depth, just not a top player, we’ll see how much it matters.
Another good write Mike E
This defense has a good chance to finally be good. All depends on the LBs…..
Minkah is going to be stud out there. I’m not worried about the back end at all.
Thanks ER
Roughly 2 more months till we get to see this new look team in action!
I just hope the Injury bug goes light on us this year, something you have to plan for that’s why having depth at each position is key.
It’d be nice to have this year begin by not losing a top draft pick on the 1st play of preseason. And to not lose our starting QB. And to have a center that can practice all week with the rest of the line. And to have our line play and gel together. Fingers crossed!
What happened on here, it’s becoming the give Mike a golden shower hour😁
lol, wtf did I miss?
Mike posted a video of himself getting a…
Mike E — man do I love the Clash, but fist Mag 7 has to come first…especially when we are talking American Gridiron.
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/filmguide/images/8/81/Magnificent-seven.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120201211341
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.originalposter.co.uk%2Fuploads%2F211773097515107_mainphotos.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.originalposter.co.uk%2Ffulldetails.asp%3Frid%3D9499&docid=PkTWnfMcSqBQZM&tbnid=ahdH7aQXV7TfWM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwimo9fGmq7bAhVi4YMKHS8xBCAQMwisAShGMEY..i&w=900&h=675&bih=949&biw=1920&q=magnificent%20seven%20orignal&ved=0ahUKEwimo9fGmq7bAhVi4YMKHS8xBCAQMwisAShGMEY&iact=mrc&uact=8
least one of them worked…..thought was on the same list that stops Rock from posting. 🙂
Mike
Did you know the Magnifcant 7 is an American adaptation of the Seven Samurai
(Piggy bows)
Every time I see the Seven Samurai mentioned I think about the time you copied and pasted the Seven Samurai according to Piggy in an email to your boss but you caught it before you sent it. LOL
LOL – That was funny!
I always thought about his boss reading it and what he’d be thinking – “the what according to what?” LMAO!!!
Kong – Steve is just salty because I call the Vegas Golden Knights the Vegas Golden Showers. Hey man, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? lol
Lol
Lol. aha!
Stanger – I know of that movie even though I never actually watched it. It’s not that I’m not old enough, we all know I am, I just never caught it.
Worth it, very worth it. Lots of big names. And here I was thinking you were joking cause of the Clash. And Pig is absolutely right with Seven Samurai as well as the basis. That was a bit too artsy for me…but no doubting where the storyline cane from.
Worth both the music and the watch
Nice write, Mike. I think the whole team can only be better.
Thanks Phelon
I’m not buying into SF this year. Big difference winning when the game means something.
I think SF will win at least 9.
Hey that cow boy center left looks like me.
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Yul Brynner
We haven’t met yet but Yulisa and have the same hair do. 🤠
You probably will have to wait on that meeting, since he died many many years ago. He was in some pretty good flicks, a lot of them westerns.
And the King and I.
Yeah the King and I is a classic. I have seen the play a bunch too, one of my favorite musicals
D says:
May 30, 2018 at 5:46 pm
Interesting i was following links about Woody Harrelson and came across his father, who apparently was a murderer. I followed it even further and found out that according to some, Woody being one of them, he was a CIA hitman. Following that even further it appears he was one of three men arrested for being near the grassy knoll area when Kennedy was assassinated. None of these articles came from conspiracy websites either, and there are official records of Harrelson’s father being arrested that day at that spot.
Mike E. says:
May 30, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Kong – Steve is just salty because I call the Vegas Golden Knights the Vegas Golden Showers. Hey man, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? lol
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Just keep your eyes and mouth closed otherwise you have just crossed into and even more deviant fetish.
Is that experience or just something you heard?
I looked it up on the internets
Lol
D,
Tim and I haven’t met. But I think you understood that.
WR is going to have some good competition this year so he needs to be ready or he might have a hard time making the team.
He is as good as gone. I liked him coming out, but hes not going to survive. They just went and got 2 new slot WRs…..
I am hoping Ford comes back strong and makes it instead. He can play for Parker.
STEVE CCNV; EARLIER YOU asked me about the decision NOT to suspend Wilson for his cheap shot on Messershault. My take is this: Wilson’s already been suspended THREE TIMES THIS SEASON for cheap shots, one of which put a Pittsburgh player OUT FOR THE SEASON!! This would have, and SHOULD HAVE been his fourth suspension for the same thing. Apparently, Wilson is NOT getting the message. But, being hearing impaired myself, I’ve got JUST THE THING TO IMPROVE Wilson’s cognitive powers: a suspension WITHOUT PAY for the next 2 playoff games AND a suspension WITHOUT PAY for the first 3 games of the next season!! –And I’d let him know that on his NEXT SUSPENSION AFTER THIS ONE, he’ll be looking at a 41-game suspension (exactly half a season) without pay!
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The NHL is VERY LUCKY that none of Wilson’s victims have been paralyzed for life and/or suffered an injury that ended his career (although the Pittsburgh player is looking at a VERY LONG PERIOD OF RECOVERY and is NOT assured of returning to play). The LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS of a career ending cheap shot by Wilson would be devastating to the NHL. They need to PROVE that they take these kinds of incidents VERY SERIOUSLY–or be prepared to be dragged into an American court and watch as Wilson is charged with felonious assault and is sentenced to many, many years in an American prison.
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This Washington-Las Vegas Stanley Cup Finals has the potential to greatly raise the overall status of the great sport of hockey. The NHL would be very wise NOT to let some GOON destroy the good this series could accomplish.
STEVE–BEST of luck to your team!.
Thanks
Does anyone feel that we may carry 6 WRs heading into the regular season? I’m not sure (it’s still very early), but my gut is saying no.
I’m not going to be happy if Leonte Carroo goes out like DT3.
And when I say “goes out like DT3”, I’m referring to another day 2 pick that can’t stick to our roster… especially after using draft capital to trade up for him (like DT3).
Ha, I was just talking about Carroo. It’s possible, but he still has to beat out Ford, Owusu and Lewis. Does Carroo play ST’s?
Agree ER – Carroo is in trouble. He’s not even close to being safe for a roster spot. I think he still has a chance, but he’s going to have to do so much more this season to give them a reason to keep him over Ford, Owusu, Scott and Lewis. I can’t recall if Carroo even plays on special teams
I don’t believe Carroo plays STs, but I could be wrong.
He doesn’t have a single tackle registered to his name, according to PFR… but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t play STs.
Yeah, I’m not sure if he does play on ST’s, but if the other guys do, that gives them even more of a shot. It’s frustrating as hell to think about what they gave up to get him, but that alone is not a good enough reason to keep over more deserving players. He has to earn his spot this season, in year 3.
100% agreed, Mike E. NOTHING is given, and draft status means NOTHING. Perform, or you’re gone.
M – Maybe the other Jersey boys will have a positive influence on him. With Minkah and Gesicki both being from Jersey, maybe he’ll find a common thread that inspires him.
LOL @ “Jersey boys” 😆
Remember the last TE we drafted from NJ? 🙂
No, who was that?
ocalarob says:
May 30, 2018 at 8:22 am
You’re one of the best football minds here, the others are wannabees.
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You’re too kind, Bro, but thank you! I’m just one of the others here who is VERY passionate about the game of football… YOU (obviously!) included.
I’m RIGHT THERE with ya on the importance of having a POWER RUNNING game.
I remember telling David that Ajayi is NOT a power-runner (at least his Boise State tape didn’t show it at the time). Man, was I ever wrong as to what Ajayi was to become… a POWER-RUNNER.
I truly think that Ballage could become a power-runner for us, as Ajayi had been. Just get that bloody O-Line fixed, and I believe everything else will fall into place.
I’m no longer focused on Ajayi… we must focus on his replacement (AND THE O-LINE!!!). I think we’re going to be pleasantly surprised by our O-Line this year, along with Drake (he’s going to ROCK this year!), Mr. Gore, and Ballage. Time will tell, my friend!
Mike E. says:
May 30, 2018 at 8:42 pm
No, who was that?
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John Nalbone, 2008. Another ‘Tuna-helper’ selection.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NalbJo00.htm
Sorry, 2009.
And OBVIOUSLY(!), that has no bearing on GESICKI!!! Just had to bust your balls on the whole “Jersey boy” comment… especially when it comes to TEs! 😉
LOL @ Nalbone, now how could I ever forget that stud! 😛
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M – I was wondering if Arthur Lynch was from Jersey. lol
There’s another ‘great’ TE we drafted… and who can forget about Egg-on his face?!!
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Carroo getting cut won’t bother me at all. The picks are water under the bridge. I think the last 2 drafts have this FO trending in the right direction now
Right with ya, ER. I’m just tired of fairly recent day 2 draft selections not panning out for us, like… AT ALL.
If Carroo can’t cut the mustard, then be gone with him… no problems here. Only the strong survive in this game.
I have 100% confidence in Mike Gesicki. He’s going to learn how to block, even if he doesn’t want to. Technique will be the key for him, and he’s going to be taught as much. He’ll be able to chip, at the very least.
He’ll probably never become a Vernon Davis, Mark Bruener, or even an Anthony Fasano, in terms of blocking prowess… and he doesn’t have to be, especially in Gase’s Offense.
A mere chip-block can spring a runner to the house, if y’all didn’t already know. Again, I’m not concerned about Gesicki… AT ALL.
Wyoming,
Once we clear $17M ($uh’$ $$$) in cap space on Friday, which position would you address? Me… I’d say DT.
Give me a 320+ pounder to spell Jordan Phillips. That’s just me, though.
Another Journeyman OL probably
Maybe a DT
There is some nice secondary! But were pretty flush?
Yeah, man… I think our secondary is looking HELLA NICE!!! NO need to get another DB right now!
Yes… I’d fortify the two BIG-UGLY units (O-Line and D-Line).
And when talking about our D-Line, we’re already STACKED at the DE position… get a 320+ DT to spell Phillips.
And when talking about our O-Line, it would SUCK if either Tunsil or James went down… perhaps land a journeyman OT.
Gesicki will be fine. He will learn to block better…but you cant teach his height!
Nor his VJ (Vertical Jump)! Nor his arm length! Nor his speed! Nor his soft hands!
GESICKI is going to ROCK!!! 😀
I agree, I just hope it doesn’t take a year or 2.
I’m hearing *RUMORS*… nothing more… so take it as much. But I’m hearing (from PSU boosters, STHs, and those closely involved at PSU football) that Saquon Barkley is getting BIG (not fat… rather, ‘PED’-big). Even THEY can’t believe how much ‘BIGGER’ he’s gotten, compared to his Combine weigh-in numbers.
I’m not the type to spread rumors such as this, but it seems pretty real. I LUV Saquon… and I hope these rumors are absolutely FALSE.
He prob dumped a lot of weight for combine.
I heard the same thing about Jose Canseco, from some Cuban friends, after he left Miami Coral Park high school. The people closest know the most about this type of thing.
Not sure if anyone posted this yet, but good stuff
http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/AC-In-The-AM-Nothing-Shy-About-New-DL-Coach/77a4b4a5-9e61-4dee-8667-67cb604f5705
That’s a great article, and should alleviate any concerns we may have on replacing Suh. Detroit I believe got better on D after Suh left, this new DL coach could be the reason.
Would you rather have stars that free lance, jump off sides, because their stats are more important than team stats, and loaf, or would you rather have good players that hustle all the time?
M13, you brought up last night who should we bring in once Suh’s 17 mil clears. I agree with getting 2 more big ugly’s, one for each side of the ball. How about for OL Brian Schwenke who can play all 3 interior positions? For DL how about DT Johnathan Hankins who is a very good run stuffer?
What y’all think?
I think we bring in no one. It hasn’t been our MO to spend every dollar of the cap. That money is for the rookies, emergency money (think Cutler) and a next year carry over to pay for Sun’s dead money.
There’s a beat writer article on ESPN, about expected wins. Every team up until the Fins had their team going over the expected total. Do I need to to say what Mike Rodak predicted for us? Only 2 others said under
There’s been a lot of buzz about the size of Saquon Barkley’s legs. Maybe that’s what has people wondering that’s he’s getting real big.
Jeez, they look huge!
PEDs all the way
Maybe, but I don’t think so.
Really
Looks like a prosthetic from the knee down,
Schiish, Earl Campbell who..
They look pretty huge here too though
Good news!
Yes, that is good news. I would be very happy if he can get back to where he left off.
Which plays into the team saying they were going to take it easy with him.
Now I had a chance to read,
Thanks for sharing with us Mike,
GREAT-STUFFF!!!
GOFINS!!!
Thanks KV – Glad you enjoyed it
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Ajayi hoping to be “the guy” in Philly….. never been a doubt he wants to carry the pill. If thought he was not that in Miami before he was traded, seems by that he means the focus of the O rather than just lead back.
“Obviously, things have gotten a little shaken up in our room. I’m excited to get into that lead role, do what’s needed of me and just go bull. It was kind of a year and a half removed from being ‘the guy.’ So I’m excited to kind of get back in that role and showcase again to the world what I can do.”
Why did you go there😉
News is news….and found the year and a half part interesting. Get the half, but not the year before.
He’s a football player, no one has ever accused them of being a genius, unless he’s talking about the last time he was any good.
Curious to see what happens with James and Tunsil this year
If they struggle or if we let one leave via FA OT might be an option
2018 OT class was not good
Piggy – I hope we’re picking so late in the draft next year that a top tackle isn’t even in the cards.
There’s always good value at 32….lol
The quadriceps are a big group of muscles, so it’s easy to jack them up and make them look huge naturally….especially for a RB who probably targets that group of muscles when they work out.
If he’s doing PEDs he’ll fail a drug test at some point. He doesn’t seem like the type of kid who would do that though.
If you want to diagnose PEDs look to the facial muscles. If there is a noticeable change in the musculature of the face, thats almost certainly PEDs He doesnt have that look from that picture at least.
If his head doubles in size the way Barry Bonds’ head did, then we’ll know, lol.
steveccnv says:
May 31, 2018 at 10:25 am
There’s a beat writer article on ESPN, about expected wins. Every team up until the Fins had their team going over the expected total. Do I need to to say what Mike Rodak predicted for us? Only 2 others said under
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Yeah i saw that article lol. Ive seen people picking us to be the top draft pick team next year already. To me the team looks pretty promising. Im not expecting a superbowl or something stupid like that but i think we should have a pretty solid showing none-the-less
I’d be shocked if we were a bad team.
^
D – What kind of facelifting exercises can you do on PED’s?
Facial squat. Upper lip dips. Cheek target pull-ups. Nose dives. Eyebrow deadlifts. Just to name a few.
LOL! Well done Kong
🙂
Lmao!
Wow did Calhoun sky in that video or what? He went waaaay up!
I am a yuge fan of fave squats. As long as it is a really hot woman squatting on my face.
**face
You spelled face right in the previous post
Face squats, not face squats.
Got auto corrected, face squats not fave squats.
Hey Mike, great job again man. I’d completely forgotten about Spence on the DL too.
If this team can’t win then I don’t what the hell your supposed to do we have quality players all over the place. The Minkah effect should be a lot of fun to watch.
Thanks Sonny – I feel the same way. No reason why this team should be bad, just because the so called experts think we will.
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Mike i think exercises that the PEDs help with the facial development are smile, frown, talk, and chew.
Piggy – Are you affiliated with this team?
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/a-minor-league-baseball-team-wants-lebron-james-so-badly-they-are-giving-away-free-sprite/
He probably owns it
He needed a practice franchise to own to get him prepared to buy the Phins from Ross
If I save every penny I make I should be able to buy the Phins in a few thousand years
Btw, when I do, are you okay switching the current whale logo with a pigfish leaping out of the water or do you guys just prefer an Art Deco style squiggly over a sun?
Go with the Squiggly
I would buy that jersey
But if I buy it, they will probably file bankruptcy by the fall
I really want to see us play as a team. I want us to be on the same page with one another and everyone do their own part. I think just doing that will make us a better team and that probably is good for 8 wins in itself.
Lol talk about inconsistency….
This is the headline i clicked on and below is the article.
Dolphins Offense Thriving in OTAs
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/30/miami-dolphins-practice-report-offense-thriving-in-otas/
LOL! Silly Calm Peach Toast!
That sounds delicious!
Panthers waived OT Zach Banner.
The No. 137 overall pick of last year’s draft by the Colts, Banner was waived before appearing in eight games for the Browns. The fact that he’s getting cut loose at this stage of the offseason by the Panthers bodes poorly for his NFL future.
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That dude is oue huge dude. I met him at the Senior Bowl. Doesn’t look like his career is off to a good start though.
I remember him, 6’8″, or something like that
The Flying Pig says:
May 31, 2018 at 4:49 pm
There is no need for helmets in the year 2449 silly
By the 23rd century the perception of CTE will change to something everyone should experience. People will bang their head against tables in the morning instead of getting coffee
We do get socks with the “M” though. But the letter M now looks like a fart.
Also, our new team colors are invisible
Our slogan is silent but deadly
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When i read this my brain actually inserted the music, etc from the Conan O’Brien skit “In the year 2000”
The Art Deco squiggly sounds interesting.
I trust the pigfish WOULD be wearing a helmet with an M on it, yes?
There is no need for helmets in the year 2449 silly
By the 23rd century the perception of CTE will change to something everyone should experience. People will bang their head against tables in the morning instead of getting coffee
We do get socks with the “M” though. But the letter M now looks like a fart.
Also, our new team colors are invisible
Our slogan is silent but deadly
Mike ⛈
Stanger,
Our fall break is the same weekend as the Lions game this year. Crappy… I will make it one of these years. We are going to be in San Diego with the kids that week.
Sorry to hear man — but don’t be a stranger. The FU crew is always a click away.
D says:
May 31, 2018 at 5:18 pm
The Flying Pig says:
May 31, 2018 at 4:49 pm
There is no need for helmets in the year 2449 silly
By the 23rd century the perception of CTE will change to something everyone should experience. People will bang their head against tables in the morning instead of getting coffee
We do get socks with the “M” though. But the letter M now looks like a fart.
Also, our new team colors are invisible
Our slogan is silent but deadly
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When i read this my brain actually inserted the music, etc from the Conan O’Brien skit “In the year 2000”
In the year 2449…..
CTE’s have replaced heroine as the recreational high of choice…..
Farts are new customary greeting and the number of tears you bring to their eyes is how endeared you will become with them….
LMAO Pig – You’re one funny motheroinker!
BailBondMike says:
May 31, 2018 at 9:42 am
M13, you brought up last night who should we bring in once Suh’s 17 mil clears. I agree with getting 2 more big ugly’s, one for each side of the ball. How about for OL Brian Schwenke who can play all 3 interior positions? For DL how about DT Johnathan Hankins who is a very good run stuffer?
What y’all think?
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I’d love to do this (and I like both Schwenke and Hankins) on both sides of the ball, but I can only see signing one of them. As Steve mentioned, we need to sign our rookie class, have emergency $$$, and we may want to rollover $$$ for next year.
So if I had to go with one, I’d say a DT… and Hankins fits the bill of a 320+ pounder who could spell Jordan Phillips. Now if we can only sign him on a cheap ‘prove it’ deal… we’ll see.
I don’t think we’re going to see any signings of significance. There was a recent report about that from the Herald I think. It will cost about $8M to sign the rooks, and then we want to have some in-season money in case of emergency. Also some have said we may want to extend Bobby McCain before he hits FA next year.
I’ve heard the exact same. But as we all know, what we say (or what is reported) and what we do, often conflict.
As for me, I’m just sayin’ that I’d like to see us add another bigger DT to go with all the 305 pounders we have, aside from Phillips.
Miami’s area code is 305… and all of our DTs are 305 pounds… coincidence? LOL
Who else do you want to sign up early?
Robert Quinn OLB 28 MIA TBD $14,253,724 UFA –
Cameron Wake DE 36 MIA TBD $8,062,500 UFA –
William Hayes DE 33 MIA TBD $4,050,000 UFA –
Ja’Wuan James RT 25 MIA TBD $2,107,100 UFA –
Stephone Anthony OLB 25 MIA TBD $1,932,929 UFA –
Sam Young LT 30 MIA TBD $1,315,000 UFA –
Frank Gore RB 35 MIA TBD $1,105,000 UFA –
John Denney LS 39 MIA TBD $1,105,000 UFA –
Jordan Phillips DT 25 MIA TBD $1,090,727 UFA –
MarQueis Gray TE 28 MIA TBD $1,000,000 UFA –
Brock Osweiler QB 27 MIA TBD $880,000 UFA –
David Fales QB 27 MIA TBD $880,000 UFA –
Terence Garvin ILB 27 MIA TBD $880,000 UFA –
Gavin Escobar TE 27 MIA TBD $790,000 UFA –
Bryce Petty QB 26 MIA TBD $708,424 UFA –
Bobby McCain CB 24 MIA TBD $627,072 UFA –
Tony Lippett CB 25 MIA TBD $623,691 UFA –
A.J. Derby TE 26 MIA TBD $598,013 UFA
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/2019/miami-dolphins/
NONE! Make them earn it this year, then reward them at the right time.
What do these numbers represent?
Their weight on Jupiter
Jupiter is a fat ass
The Flying Pig says:
May 31, 2018 at 8:18 pm
Jupiter is a fat ass
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If only Jupiter could trim her waistline of 67 plus satellites. Yes… she wears a 67+ size!
Can ya imagine 67 moons over your hammy, Pig?!!
*thy hammy?
That would be galactic
😆
Something like… “Pigs in Space”? 😀
“””” No reason why this team should be bad, just because the so called experts think we will.”””” MikeE
I think All’Dem idiots actually believe that all the off the field BS that took place and sent us astray last year is all gonna take place exactly as it did for a second straight year!!!
It’s either that,
Or they’re not aware whatsoever of any one particular incident!!!
Let-Alone the 13 or so consecutive weeks that began with THill injury 10 days before the ((scheduled week one home opener)) of uncontrollable, task detouring distractions that changed every particular games approach!!!
I KNOW FOR A FACT,
That there is not a single National writer that knows the Miami Dolphins
anywhere near to the level of its hard core fans!!!
They have too much on their plate,
to even bother truly tasting the Dolphin!!!
EVERYBODY HERE (pro/con) KNOWS MORE ABOUT THE MIAMI DOLPHINS,
than does any and all National sports writers, GUARANTEED!!!!
GOFINS!!!
How any one of o17’s off field setbacks (other than another Irma) potentially resurfacing would be beyond my understanding, and 13 consecutive weeks of such taking place is absolutely impossible!!!
You all know the list of absolute craziness that happened,
National media doesn’t, or simply refuse to acknowledge it,
Or believes that such will again go exactly as o17’s (unfathomable script)!!!!
AGAIN
GOFINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^^^
100% with ya, 13KV!!!
They see Suh gone, Landry gone, and now the 6-10 team has to be worse. Its lazy…
😱 😁
GOFINS!!!
Huhh, oddly interesting !!!
Fins, pats, nyets, & bills all have same week 11 bye!!!
We don’t play Browns or 9ers who also have bye..
Bet that’s cuz of what Irma did to our o17 season, (cancellation of opener & bye)
With all the AEast bye’s being the same,
and with playing each rival twice…
In an unthinkable scenario repeat… At least…
There’d be more options other than outright cancelling week whatever & the bye..
An Irma taking place in Miami vs a rival
can maybe be played up north on that same scheduled week…
The Ole switcheroo, rather than burdening two teams with the huge disadvantage of not having a bye week!!!
WE WERE DEAD OVER THE LAST SIX WEEKS OF o17 !!!
I don’t ever recall a season when all the AFC EAST had the same BYE WEEK!!!
GOFINS!!!
I KNOW (that at the very least), WE WONT HAVE AN
AWOL LB
RB turned DIVA Trade
Rail snorting OLC
Drunk & Disorderly other LB
Slot receiver that instigates fight that eliminates go to guys
from final games potential final drive game winner,
((( Or any game moment for that matter )))!!!
GOFINS!!!
13kvFINS, it’s like we have no talent. Really? It’s silly to me. LOL
I believe…
OL upgraded
WRs same to upgraded
TEs upgraded
RBs same
QB UPGRADED!!
DL same to upgraded
LBs cant be worse….so same to upgraded
Secondary upgraded by Minkah alone
Yea Knight that too, schiishhh,
Like they never heard of the “”No Name”” Dynasty
Got a feeling that they’ll be knowing A LOT our names by seasons end!!!
GOFINS!!!
ER is right on media, they’re all just “”lazy”” & copy/pasting each others
lack of imaginations and/or situations!!!
Dillusions, (NOT situations)…
Pretty cool,
Gore 3 years ago while working out with BMc during the off-season told Bobby
“”” before I retire, I’m gonna be in the same locker room wit’cha “””
http://m.miamidolphins.com/s/30855/video
He gonna kick some visiting team ARZZZ for his home town fans!!!
GOFINS!!!
Yeah. He knows where he wanted to retire. Let’s hope he isn’t like the rest of the old time vets that have come through here last few years…..
I don’t think he is, but you never know…..
Even if he is a shell of what he has been, he’ll be a big asset helping KD and our new rookie become better.
Dolphins get 17m more in cap room today
Yep. Then they spend 5 or so on the draft class.
I would rollover the rest
I say the same thing every year, but people still don’t seem to grasp the simple concept of what it costs to sign the rookie class.
Tim mentioned above an article by the Herald, saying it was $8M. That’s a gross amount, so for each guy that’s signed that is included in the top 51, one falls off along with #51s cap figure. There’s only a few of the top picks that will make top 51.
Last year they said it would cost around $6M, but the net cap hit was under $3M.
Does it really matter exactly how much it costs for the rookie cap? We have plenty of cap money, so whatever it is, it is.
We know we’re always going to have or make cap room available to sign the rookie class.
Still not sure why reporters in general haven’t caught onto that…..but think we have about six posters on this board that are better at understanding cap stuff than Mando or Omar. They come with info and figures we don’t have sometimes…..but only after they get from someone else.
Shit… When did OJ Simpson become a sideline photographer for the Phins ?
That dude is lurking
I doubt they will run out and sign a player with the leftover, they should keep it in case of key injuries and if none happen roll it over to 2019.
They might or they might not……good to know it is there though. But agree that doubt there will be any kind of big splash. A stump DT to pop in for running downs is a possible though.
Mike we just got out of cap he’ll slightly, and it doesn’t matter where we stand on the cap? ⛈
Adding to what 13kv said, the media will take 2017 minus a couple of stars and come to a conclusion, but won’t consider the 2016 team’s success.
We don’t have Ajayi anymore so… LOL
Ajayi WHOOO !!!
I have my concerns about Philips as he has done nothing to inspire confidence with him, but there are people who when thrust into situations where its put up or shut up, they rise to the occasion. I hope thats how things with him turn out but i also wouldnt be surprised if it wasnt.
Another great #29 is officially on the books, GIGGITTY!!!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000935326/article/dolphins-sign-no-11-overall-pick-minkah-fitzpatrick
GOFINS!!!
Fail
Finally!
This quote from Cohen’s article really hit home for me how young our team is in most areas.
Bobby McCain is now the longest tenured cornerback on the team. And he’s still just 24 years old.
Cbs are young for sure, but the team has been adding more guys over 30 in over the past couple years. And nothing wrong with a mix that includes vet leaders like Amendola, Sitton and Gore.
Yes there is, just ask the national media.
Sitton/Kilgore combined are a year younger than the combo of Bushrod/Pouncey…
Awesome, I really like that kid, GREAT TACKLER & SPEED!!!
GOFINS!!!
I didn’t read the full description of what the rule changes for kickoffs are…… but this from an article about STs coaches worried about kickoffs going away makes it sound like you’ll at least need more shifty and fast guys in coverage.
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The rule changes that will go into effect this season will effectively eliminate a number of dangerous blocks — including wedge and jump-set blocks — and severely limit the number of double-team blocks faced by players on the kick coverage squad. They will also reduce the five-yard running start coverage players got at the outset of the play, mandate that five coverage players are on both sides of the kicker at the beginning of the play (thus changing the look of onside kicks) and force at least eight players on the return squad to be in a 15-yard “setup zone” prior to the kickoff.
What this rule does is makes it all the more important to get touchbacks. I just wish they’d move it back to the 20.
Hey Gyz, working on a piece..
I remember that Phillips was slightly injured and would have likely missed week one..
But we didn’t play week one..
Does anyone remember if he started or played week two??
He wasn’t on the inactive list, but was listed as a starter.
Thanks Steve!!!
I just looked up week two stats,
And he had just 3 assist,
So still wondering if he started..
Guess ill-gotten with what you suggested..
GOFINS!!!
Guess “”” I’ll go with “””
Howbout at LB
Timmons went AWOL
KIKO started
And I believe Chase started
Who was the 3 LB, Hull ??
Guessing Hull, cuz he led the team in tackles,
opponents probably tried to pick on him…
Start with 3 WR set ??
Did Parker start, or just 10 & 14 ??
Seattle has lost several stars too and is trending downward. I don’t have a clue, because I don’t give a shit, the moves they’ve made to replace their stars, but I’d bet they haven’t made the moves we’ve made.
The point being, lose stars you must be worse, even though the jets and bills did it last year and progressed.
I think difference we’re going to see with this team is buying in but in a very productive way, not rah rah yay team stuff that doesn’t come with a commitment to knowing your job, I think we’re going to see a team that produces because they outwork you and know just what the hell they’re doing. As they eat your lunch.
I buy in every single year and each year I tell myself it’s “different ” this time so take this for what it’s worth but guys like Gore (especially), Amendola and how he’s conducted himself, Wilson as guys coming who are known for their hard work and commitment. More importantly though is the type of guys we’ve been drafting and developing and the type of effort and willingness you see from them. Minkah to me is about stars lining up, this dude is special. Guys who haven’t seen it before are going to be amazed at the commitment he makes to be great. The sacrifice and love for the game it requires just like Gore.
Well said Son. And I am buying in too….not necessarily for next season, but for the future. They are setting up a system and players that just want to play football. No matter how good you are…..head case is a ticket out of town. And what big ego “look at me” guy do we have still on the team? I got nothing.
steveccnv says:
June 1, 2018 at 2:21 pm
Seattle has lost several stars too and is trending downward. I don’t have a clue, because I don’t give a shit, the moves they’ve made to replace their stars, but I’d bet they haven’t made the moves we’ve made.
The point being, lose stars you must be worse, even though the jets and bills did it last year and progressed.
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Id argue that Seattle lost more because it had an identity on D and now it is going to have to try to establish a new one. With the players they had before and their familiarity playing with each other, they are set back even more than we are with our losses. We were pretty close to the bottom so really i think we can be more optimistic to be taking a step forward this year vs Seattle who i completely expect to be worse off than they were before.
Oh and i think losing talent hurts no matter how you cut it, but sometimes you gain more by realizing that no matter the talent you had teamwork is more important. We werent getting a good team effort last year and getting back to that foundation of football will help us with the here and now and also help us build on that moving forward. It also helps young player integrate to the system faster because they come in and do their part and not be expected to carry the whole group.