The day we’ve waited so long to arrive will be here in 3 more days. Yeah, there’s a game on tonight, and may even be a good one, but I’m looking right past it to Sunday, 1PM, Hard Rock Stadium. This team has made a lot of changes and we will be relying on a lot young players, but if you look at the drafts we had last year and this year, I feel pretty confident.
On the offensive side of the ball, we brought in free agent LG Josh Sitton, I feel that is a clear upgrade. Returning at LT is Laremy Tunsil, and he will most definitely benefit by playing next to Sitton. At center, we said goodbye to Mike Pouncey, and traded for SF 49ers C Dan Kilgore. In theory, it will be nice to have all our starting OL practicing together and hopefully developing a rhythm and a chemistry. Kilgore will probably be an upgrade run blocking, but Pouncey was good last year pass blocking, and throughout his career, so Kilgore will have to play very well to in that regard.
Gone is the go-to-guy Jarvis Landry who caught over 400 passes in 4 years here in Miami, and in his place will be veteran WR Danny Amendola, as well as rookie TE Mike Gesicki, and WR Albert Wilson. 3 new faces for Tannehill, each with their own particular skill set. I never loved Amendola, but that guy is a clutch performer, helping the Patriots big time in the playoffs with excellent performances. Wilson was relatively underused in KC, and my hope is it’s not because he didn’t have the goods, it’s because they had too many weapons in KC with Kareem Hunt, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Gesicki can be the TE we’ve craved here for too long, at least as far as a receiver, his blocking is a work in progress. Gesicki brings athletic ability we haven’t had, and he’s a very talented pass catcher. We’ll also have the oft (minor injured) Devante Parker and Jakeem Grant as well. Grant will bring excitement, and Parker disappointment, just the way it usually is.
Ryan Tannehill returns from injury as he hasn’t played a regular season game since December 11th of 2016. Tannehill is acutely aware this is his team now, and if he can elevate his play, the team will come along as well. This is a great opportunity for him, I hope he makes the most of it. With Kenyan Drake, Frank Gore and Kalen Ballage, I think he has the tools to succeed. I think the backs will share a workload, but Kenyan Drake is the primary back. There won’t be a workhorse among the 3, but Drake is the lead, Gore next, and then Ballage and Senorise Perry.
On defense, we let go a pro-bowl caliber DT, one who played an exorbitant amount of plays for us, and he will be replaced by the frequent rotation of Jordan Phillips, Davon Godchaux, Akeem Spence and Vincent Taylor, with an occasional sprinkling of DE William Hayes. At LB, 2nd YR Rookie Raekwon McMillan returns after missing last season with an ACL injury. He’s joined by Kiko Alonso and and a combo of Jerome Baker, Stephone Anthony and Chase Allen. The biggest change is at CB, where Xavien Howard returns at RCB, but opposite him will be Bobby McCain, who was previously the slot and nickel corner. Depth wise, Cordrea Tankersley, Torry McTyer and rookie Cornell Armstrong round out the CB position. At safety, a few veterans return in Reshad Jones, T.J. McDonald, Walt Aikens, but they are joined by do it all rookie sensation Minkah Fitzpatrick. We’re going to see him on the field A LOT!
So on to the game! Tennessee will be lead by 5th YR QB Marcus Mariota, and the run game led by big back Derrick Henry (Kenyan Drake’s RB mate at ALA), former Patriots RB Dion Lewis, former Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews, 3rd YR WR Corey Davis and veteran TE Delanie Walker. The Titans like to impose their will with a power run game led by a tough OL with excellent bookends Taylor Lewan and Jack Conklin. Henry had previously been splitting carries with RB DeMarco Murray, but with Murray out of the picture, Henry will be getting the lion’s share of carries. We have struggled defending the run, at least in the preseason, so we’ll see if we can hold here at home.
On offense, Devante Parker is OUT, so Albert Wilson will likely replace Parker as wideout. In the preseason, the offense was a fast pace, no huddle short pass game clinic. Not sure if that continues in the regular season, or if we’ll be more balanced with more of a rushing attack, and also get the TE’s more involved in the passing game as well. We have a rookie kicker, and supposedly Jason Sanders has ice running through his veins. Let’s hope we don’t need to find out!
MIA 30 – TEN 13
Finsmob Unleashed 
Thank God I am drinking 2 for 1 “ happy hour “ prices.
They would be losing money if you were using your mug
Lol. I should just go across the street to my condo and mix one and come back.
still showing bad weather on radar this will be a long delay
Know ye bell ee cheats
Brady whines and pouts till refs
Cave and throw the flag
storm here in Corpus Christi…. lost DirectTV so now I can’t watch any game… can’t even use MLB app to watch A’s cuz it’s a game against Tx Rangers and its blacked out. 😦
You all know we are going to spend 8 hours watching this game to see us lose on the final play of the game
Smash the Hulk!!!!!
With all the opportunities we’re missing, it sure feels like that kind of game.
It’s amazing to me that the nfl hasn’t announced an restart time
Like it’s nothing to leave people in limbo
just caught up to the 2nd weather delay. WTF?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Were you lost in the space time continuum?
LOL
I decided I was going to wait until halftime to cook the miso salmon and put out my food spread and I stubbornly stuck to it. So I waited through that entire delay just to have the game start and then pause it 5 minutes later to cook for a half hour.
It’s seriously not okay to do this to fans who are at the game
It is also not good for the athletes
Me trying to watch sports today!
A kid ran on the field
Well at least someone is making a tackle
He gained more yards than the Bills today
I’m watching at a casino and they take the game off, no one knows what happened. I look I ESPN app and it shows delayed, but the skies were clear. I didnt know what was going on until I came on here, just mow.
Miso salmon sounds good Kong
It turned out fantastic. I just wish these delays weren’t screwing up the game.
After only having 1 shot this morning for the Stills score I finally had to make A drink. This delay shit sucks. My son bought me Don Julio Anejo for the game and had Gesicki scored that would have been a double shot for a rookie scoring his first TD but that throw sucked and I almost died of thirst. 😳🐕🥃🥃🏈🏈
Keep your expectations low and your glass full Dog!
Going forward yes.. Thanks WYO 🥃🥃👍🐕🏈
How can they not at least announce an expected time to resume?
How can they, if they dont know?
“Expected”. With all the technology in weather predicting, they can’t give an estimate? Smh
This is insane. Never experienced anything like this before.
That is funny!
lmao
LMAO
LMAO!!!
Bright note: LB Shaquill Griffin has 6 solo tackles in just the 1st half playing his first game/start for the Seahawks. Come on Seahawks we need another AFC team to lose.
Sooooo, if they can’t get this game going again do we win since we’re ahead?
Only if they have played over 4.5 innings.
M13, Fitz is going to have some competition for that award. Denzel Ward picked off Rapestberger twice today.
It’s only the beginning of the 3rd qtr.. Minka will get 2picks tomorrow morning 😆
Lol
LOL
I just heard that hurricane Florence may be there before the game resumes.
If there was no delay for no reason in the first place everyone would be home by now
This is fucking crazy
Way to ruin an nfl expirence
It is unbelievable to me that there is no explanation.
This sucks! Only have direct TV at work to watch game. I’m off in 45 min and sure as hell ain’t staying here. LOL Leaving on road trip in the AM and have to pack so won’t be able to go to a sports bar to watch either.
They aren’t even giving an estimated time to restart…. the late games are going to finish before we do.
Can you imagine how Hammered and Broke we would all be if this was the Fest game ?
Lol…..no kidding!
I don’t think Stanger would survive
Wonder how hes doing there today 🤔
I hope so doggie!
I am not sure I will be able to negotiate the walk across the street after this.
At this rate I’ll be able to watch the last quarter when I get to Key West on Friday.
according to the weather channel the storm will be passed by 7:30pm
Speaking of doggie, I lost my best camping buddy of 14.5 years to kidney failure yesterday. My little Chui is chasing squirrels in heaven now.
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…and chasing sand crabs!
Damn, that’s tough.
Sorry to hear that
Condolences dude, we buried 2 in the last 3 years and replaced them with one im ready to bury 😯😢
Do you think OD will blame this on Ross? Anyone want to have a little wager on this?
Would not bet against it. Probably say it was because Ross was too cheap to put a full roof on.
Yes! He should have closed the rest of the roof. Someone said that earlier
lmfao!
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This is where we would always kayak to and camp. It was his fav thing/place.
The weather has cleared out of litterally everywhere but west of and above the stadium like there is something holding it in place. I shit you not. Look at the radar. This is Stupid!
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/miami-gardens-fl/33056/weather-radar/2243453
Titans Holding and delay of game penalties
Phelon, it is. Crazy thing is, we are leaving in the morning to go pick up another dog we are adopting. It’s been in planning for the last 3 weeks and then this happens right before we leave.
That’s sad, but it sounds like he had a long happy life!
Yes he did, thanks man!
herdfan says:
September 9, 2018 at 6:25 pm
Do you think OD will blame this on Ross? Anyone want to have a little wager on this?
LOL You know it.
I already have. Ross is so cheep he can only build 2/3rds of a roof!
Great! All the Packer fans are coming in for their pre game drinks! I better not be here to see them after the game! Smh
storm is in opa locks well south of the stadium headed east
I bet you they play out the cowboy game and then tell us when plays happen during their after show “The OT” This sucks
I am just going to keep refreshing this site to keep up with the game.
They are talking about resuming play at 6:55 now
Then it will be 7:05 instead
BBM – I Have a 13 year old Lab/Shepard who is declining. I dread the day.
6:55 game will resume
This is so crazy! Last year at least the game was cancelled before hand. You can’t make this stuff up. My friend and I would travel everywhere to get a bar with a dish back in the day before Direct TV and a sun spot or something would always fuck with the game being on. This has taken it to whole new level. LOL
Finally, Fox has also updated the bottom of the screen saying 6:55.
Yippee!!! Then it will get delayed 5 minutes later. This is really tough for both teams.
Seriously if Gase keeps them focused through this……he deserves a lot of credit. They brought in, and drafted guys who were “professionals” this is an excellent test.
up agains Mike vrable as HC, I think our guys will come out more prepared. Just a feeling.
I agree
Both teams are practicing cursive as we speak. Except a few are drawing pee pees and wee wees as we speak. LOL
IF it starts back up at 6:55, that would make both delays around 2 hours each.
Hope Mariota’s wrist has swollen up
I hope Tannehill’s knee didn’t swell up.
Todd, you will go make me a frittata.
Ken, I wasn’t even thinking about the ‘dings’ that are ok while you are hot, but stiffen up when you cool down. I hope they switch back to the Dolphins game.
Usually those dings are okay when your adrenaline is running and your muscles are loose but when you stiffen up look out
just wish that lightning strike had happened 20 seconds earlier. Dolphins would still have the ball, goal to go.
Lol
Well they are back
Chris Perkins
✔
@chrisperk
Titans OL warming up…don’t see LT Taylor Lewan, which is no surprise. Got bell rung pretty good by DE Andre Branch
current time of possession — Dolphins 20 minutes, Titans 4 hours 17 minutes.
LOL
BB Mike.. Sorry to see you lost your Buddy.. Cool looking dog. Very glad you are adopting another one so it will have a fun and loving life..🐕🐕🥃🥃
YES!!!! BACK ON TV
This is all happening because my game ball went flat right before the opening kickoff.
Kiko !!!
Interception!!!!
That’s a good start
YES!! KIKO INTERCEPTION
Lol, lined up in wildcat.
tannehill split out to left as a WR with Albert Wilson under Center. COuldn’t get it lined up right and had to burn a TD
SMYTHE IN THE GAME
Frank gore with a nice run after a failed pass to the endzone
Damn, Gore stuffed for a loss
1.8?
don’t care to make fun when it counts in a game. BOTH have done well today.
It was just a joke…..
Kick is good. 10-3 Dolphins
FP
10-3, lets go defense.
🤜🤛
we are almost exactly balanced today. Number of passes to runs and yards from passes and runs
YOU CALLED GABBERT BACK IN BECAUSE HIS ARM STIFFENED UP
what a hit!!!
JONES WITH A BIG HIT IN THE BACKFIELD TFL!!!
Damn they pick it up
Well everyone but Jones forgot how to tackle!
McCane breaks up a pass thrown too high by the real american
Deon Lewis for about a yard. Third and long
End of quarter
Is everyone able to see or is fox only back to this game locally?
So much for the heat advantaage
Please get a sack
Maybe it’s just me, but I think whoever it is in the booth with Cris Carter has had a few drinks during the delay. Definitely sounds like slurring words.
What happened to Marriotta?
Elbow.
His elbow must have swollen up
Crap, 1st and goal.
Bookman, my reply came across wrong. I got the joke. I just don’t want to antagonize Rob because I guess I got under his skin enough to be called out and threatened. Not that I’m stopping because of the threat, just not fun, especially because I like Rob the poster.
I get it…..no problem
That is the D I remember
Screw it, I decided to stay at work and watch
shit. just … shit.
That was too easy
Blaine FN Gabbert
Now I wish I didn’t
Suc it up
10-10, overtime anyone.😐
you hear that bias? The game will be won on that offensive line
Buh bye
GONE!!!!!
Grant man!!!!
Midnight Flyer
GRANT!!!!!!!!!!!
Jakeeeeeeeemmmmmmm
Woohoo!!!!
FUCK YEAY!!! GRANT TD 101 yards