Game action is here, but don’t get too excited. The players are probably pumped up, but preseason games don’t often show a lot about a team. Teams use the most basic and streamlined playbook. What these games are about is how your starters match up against the other team’s starters, how your two’s match up against the other teams two’s, and so on and so on.
Despite the fact that we won’t see any anything exotic from either team and from either side of the ball, we may get an idea how the team looks in the various formations, such as 3-4 rather 4-3 alignment. You know we’re going to see nickel and dime formations but there may be some wrinkles as to who is in them.
The starters in this game won’t all necessarily be the starters in the regular season Game 1. There’s definitely some experimentation and psychological warfare going on here. Flores is trying to motivate certain players to ascend while also giving some people an opportunity to flourish. It’s a common theme in the preseason, all teams do it.
What I’m looking for is for guys to execute their jobs well. On the offensive side, that means the O-line holds their blocks and win their individual battles. Same goes for the D-line, beat the guy in front of you.Due to the fact that the playbook (for both teams) will be basic, I want to see the RB’s be patient and find the hole, not try to bounce everything to the outside too quickly. I want to see the QB’s throwing to multiple receivers, WR’s, TE’s, and RB’s as well, but not an overload of check downs.
Atlanta has a lot talent on the offensive side of the ball. Matt Ryan will play sparingly, and because they recently placed 3rd string QB Kurt Benkert on IR, Matt Schaub and now 3rd stringer Matt Sims will get the majority of snaps. tevin Coleman is gone, but Devonta Freeman is still there and Coleman is replaced by Ito Smith. Julio Jones is still there but he will get limited snaps. The Falcons O-line is formidable and should be a good litmus test for our front 7. On defense the Falcons are less dangerous, allowing 423 points last season.
For the Dolphins, it will be very interesting to see how LG Michael Deiter fares, and also how RT Jordan Mills is coming back from injury. Besides LT Laremy Tunsil, everyone on the O-line is a question mark. RB’s 1A and 1B Drake and Ballage should both be motivated to show they deserve more carries, so that should be fun to watch. Parker, Stills and Wilson round out the WR’s with Gesicki starting at TE On defense, Harris and Carradine are the ends and rookie Christian Wilkins and Davon Godchaux are inside at DT. Baker at WLB and RaeMac in the middle and Alonso at SLB. As of now it shows Jones and BobbyMac at S, but Jones is in a walking boot so it may be TJ. Eric Rowe will be the CB opposite X. Keep an eye on Rowe because he should see a lot of action.
Let’s hope we see some good play, and no injuries and we’ll call the night a success!
GO DOLPHINS!!
#staythecourse
Finsmob Unleashed 
Nice timing Mike…lol
I think we should set up a boxing ring at the Fest . . .
Lol
The Flying Pig says:
August 8, 2019 at 11:15 am
Is that a T-shirt
Reply
No, it was a birthday party napkin. Today is my 50th birthday
Happy Birthday Rocky!
Thank you my friend
I took the day off today and the only thing I really wanted, and I said this to multiple people yesterday at work, including all those that ignored it this morning, was the desire to sleep in today.
The fuckers started calling me a 7am. I didn’t lay my head on the pillow last night unit 3am. Fuckers. 😉
Browns traded RB Duke Johnson to the Texans for a conditional 4th RD pick in 2020 that could turn into a 3rd RD depending upon performance parameters.
I think Duke Johnson has potential to be a feature back
Just a little lost in the shuffle with the Browns
Texans must think so too!
Happy Birthday Rock !!
Happy Birthday Rock
Happy Birthday Rock!
Thanks Thanks doggy, Piggy and Bondy. (Bondy? LOL)
It’s a Rock that’s older than dirt.
Happy B-Day Rock!
Best could do on the cake. 🙂
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Rock
Hope you had a great night!
And better birthday!
My nephew Phil had his 2nd child last night. I’m a great Uncle X2. This time it’s a boy!
That is awesome. Babies are terrific. They are still untainted by life.
Mazeltov. I’m one twice over as well. Sorta makes you feel old.
Mike E — yeah they go vanilla first game, but seems if they have completely restructured the D to multiple they are gonna have to show at least some of that. It’s what they have been practicing.
Think it was Beasley I heard in an interview who said “gonna be hard to know who is playing what on any given play.” And not like the Pats D hasn’t been out there for many years.
Thank you Phish, Stanger and Wyoming
Phiish, that is the natural progression of dirt
Lava – Rock – gravel – Dirt all caused by the weathering effect of time….
I think I have entered the gravel stage of my life LOL
My back, knees and hip certainly sound like a bag of gravel when I move too fast…
Gravelphin has a nice ring to it.
Cute kid too, reminds me of my nephew, his name is Austin middle name James. Sounds like a ballplayer
I think it’s awesome your nephew has had 2 babies. What can’t science do?
It’s amazing, isn’t it? He told me he feels no pain!
D says:
August 8, 2019 at 12:17 pm
Low, no risk signing of a guy who might be special if he can just get out of his own way.
Nkemdiche i mean
No one wants to see a girl fight in a boxing right though Mikey.
ring
Oh Really?
Happy Birthday Rock
👍💥🎉
Congrats on your birthday Pinko Commie!
Mike E. says:
August 8, 2019 at 12:23 pm
It’s amazing, isn’t it? He told me he feels no pain!
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Damn thats a loose anus.
If it was anal, they wouldn’t be having their 2nd kid. 😉
Who else’s birthday is it today? Pinko Commie? LOL you most certainly do not know me. I don’t even want to pay into SS system.
Was a joke lol.
Thanks Son!
Piggy i think Ross’ support for Trump is his right, and i think the way Stills feels about it is his opinion and he has a right to it. I do think though saying that one cant be a contributor or fund raiser for Trump and a philanthropist is kinda bullshit and its insulting. So he supports trump, he also does good things with his money and time by starting a no profit to improve society. If Stills wanted to voice his opinion directly to Ross i think that would have been fine but taking to a thing like twitter is shaming Ross and calling him out as a hypocrite and thats just not fair not decent IMO.
I think their opinions are their right too
But I wouldn’t want to work for some one I had hat kind of issue with
I don’t have a problem with Stills using social media to express himself, provided he understands people will express themselves right back at him
Between Ross being his boss and at least before a friend….. Stills should have called instead of tweeted.
We don’t really know if they had a conversation or not or if it was attempted
But yeah if he wanted to preserve that relationship, social media is not the place to talk about it. Kenny stills probably doesn’t care though
Rock, thats a man fight with girl participants.
im talking slappy hair pulling biting and scratching….. You know the kinda bitch fighting we normally see around here….
Damn, hate to ruin a new blog but, DAMN!
The left wants to blame Trump for the violence and division and the left has no part in it some say. This is just another example from the far left and leftist Hollywood.
Hollywood blockbuster that satirizes killing of ‘deplorables’ causes outrage: ‘Demented and evil’
A controversial movie about privileged vacationers hunting “deplorables” for sport is ruffling feathers more than a month before its scheduled release and after tragic mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
“The Hunt” is billed as a satire that follows wealthy thrill-seekers taking a private jet to a five-star resort where they embark on a “deeply rewarding” expedition that involves hunting down and killing designated humans. The Hollywood Reporter reported on Tuesday that “Universal is re-evaluating its strategy for the certain-to-be-controversial satire” following the shootings after ESPN reportedly pulled a trailer for the film that had been previously cleared to air on the sports network.
“The violent, R-rated film from producer Jason Blum’s Blumhouse follows a dozen MAGA types who wake up in a clearing and realize they are being stalked for sport by elite liberals,” THR’s Kim Masters wrote. “It features guns blazing along with other ultra-violent killings as the elites pick off their prey.”
According to the Hollywood trade publication, characters in the film refer to the victims as “deplorables,” which is what Hillary Clinton famously dubbed Trump supporters during the 2016 election. The report noted that a character asks, “Did anyone see what our ratf–ker-in-chief just did?”
“At least The Hunt’s coming up. Nothing better than going out to the Manor and slaughtering a dozen deplorables,” a character responds, according to THR.
“Out of sensitivity to the attention on the country’s recent shooting tragedies, Universal Pictures and the filmmakers of ‘The Hunt’ have temporarily paused its marketing campaign and are reviewing materials as we move forward,” a Universal Pictures spokesperson told Fox News late Wednesday.
“The Hunt” stars Betty Gilpin and Hillary Swank, who play characters who represent “opposite sides of the political divide,” according to Masters, who added that it was originally titled, “Red State vs. Blue State.”
Political satirist Tim Young makes a living by poking fun at topical issues but thinks “The Hunt” goes over the line.
“Why would anyone think it’s a great idea to have a movie about hunting down someone who doesn’t agree with them politically? It’s remarkable to me that the left blames Donald Trump’s rhetoric for violence, then literally spends millions to normalize the killing of people based on politics,”
“We’re told over and over again by the left, especially in Hollywood, that this country is more divided than ever and we need to come together… is this what they mean by it? Come together to murder your neighbors that you don’t agree with? This film is sick and shows just how hateful the left has become,” Young added.
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Yeah, it’s all Trump!
“filmmakers of ‘The Hunt’ have temporarily paused its marketing campaign” – Are you fucking kidding me. Trash the damn flick!
Sorry for the long post. Didn’t post the whole thing. Should have just posted link.
Guess would depend on how it was done. One of the most famous satires ever is Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” and that included many suggestions on how best to cook young children for eating.
How about the Mexican that stabbed 4 people to death yesterday in So Cal, should the right pull a lefty and demand legislation to close the border?
Bc of his ancestry
No, that should be a no brainer
Are we now taking action against entire groups of people of the same ancestry bc one one persons actions. Have we stooped that low
Yes, the left has stopped that low.
Sounds ridiculous right, but that’s what the left does every time there’s a mass shooting. We need gun control. They don’t give a fuck about anything, but furthering their agenda.
FEST — October 13 versus the Redskins
Fest is the Skins game on Oct 13. Pretty good seats for just $55 per and we have the box back or at least a group together.
Sec 320 (like the 30)
Row 8 – Seats 10-19
Row 9 – Seats 10-19
Row 10 – Seats 5-14
Pure fun Groundhog’s Day. Tunes with the Dog on Friday, Dave & Buster’s Sat Nite, and a Chef Warren cooked tailgate.
IN
Hulk
Mike E (+1-3) (flight done)
Pig
Doggy (+2)
Son (+3 – 4)
stanger (+4)
OD
Toba (+1) (flight done)
Phelon (+2) (own seats)
Rock
POSSIBLE
Brian NY (+1?)
Twice
Naples (+1)
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You “INs” get your flights and hotels together. Earlier the cheaper.
You “Possibles” decide what you want to do. Deadline a few weeks away.
You “unlisted” still have time to pop on. Always reserve more seats than we need, but when have to be paid for they are gone.
Happy Birthday Rock 🎂🍻
Why are Brian in NY, Twice and Naples possibles? C’mom men, get with it!
I assume bc they haven’t been around tonconfirm
Naples is here nearly every day, and Twice is lurking here and there. Brian on the other hand probably hasn’t been around this year. I think in general it’s a logistics issue, and can they swing it monetarily and do they have the time available etc etc.
Lol
Ha! Good one!
“I have always been an active participant in the democratic process. While some prefer to sit outside of the process and criticize, I prefer to engage directly and support the things I deeply care about. I have known Donald Trump for 40 years, and while we agree on some issues, we strongly disagree on many others and I have never been bashful about expressing my opinions.”
— Stephen Ross
“While some prefer to sit outside of the process and criticize, I prefer to engage directly and support the things I deeply care about.”
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That was for Stills.
Like tax cuts for the wealthy.
BBM — think was for all the folks threatening to cancel their Equinox memberships via twitter.
I’m bowing out for the day on politics
I’m exhausted
FWIW we may not see eye to eye but i like taking a look at what you see….. most of us appreciate you and your opinion.
Well I’m A LOT more diplomatic about it here, knowing most of you for some years, than I am on twitter
I bite my tongue quite a bit
I think I’m just so disgusted with the whole process I don’t really get made when anyone takes shots at the other. Civility is all we can have these days because of the parity between parties more people are vehemently in opposition to someone more so than being pro someone else. To me that’s a sad day when you are voting because your really think good things will be done by this one guy and instead vote just to keep another person out
Thanks Steve! I’m on my 4th 🥃 and these damn empanadas are some of the best I have ever had.
Fried or So. American style?
Not fried just rolled and with a lime / sour cream drizzle on top
BBM
That sounds like an interesting movie!
I’ll bet in the end one of the “deplorable s” comes back and kills all the elitist leftists!
Could be inspiring! 😦
Speaking of people we havent seen in a while, where the fuck is Ken….
Out campaigning for Trump . . . lol
More likely he’s one of the producers for that “Deplorable’s” movie
criticism from within your group is largely more effective than from outside it. If Ross openly disagrees with Trump on subjects he probably is listened to more than his opposition and maybe can be a greater influence. No im not sure Trump really listens to others, but its definitely more likely from people he respects.
I like fried empanadas
That is generally Caribbean style
Baked is South American style
I mean there are other little differences, but that’s one of the major differences
My neighbor who is Puerto Rican makes them fried, which goes along with your geographical explanation. Love ’em!
Rock – Whatcha drinking?
1 mind eraser, 1 guinness, 4 Stella Artois
The first one didn’t work! 😉
Maybe you should think about rewording your comments, Maybe…just maybeee….you should start off with…”Ross said”
how am i suppose to know all this crap? you had Steve fooled as well.
as for the insults i think you took the lead on that by saying “GFY”.
But Happy Birthday anyway…
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Rockphin says:
August 8, 2019 at 11:03 am
HE is a Libertarian (the Dolphin) stay out of HIS business and HE will stay out of yours
It was a joke about an non-existant entity (the dolphin) that can be neither Republican, Democrat or Libertarian in reply to your joke that he is a republican.
I never told you to but out of anyone’s business. I was describing the dolphins political views (those of a Libertarian) and you told me to mind my own business. Fucktard and bald jokes? really fucking juvenile .
I understood what he said, that’s why I responded that he was missing a smiley emoji, because your response missed that it was just a joke.
LOL @ Wyo!
Rocky – What is in a mind eraser?
it’s a black Russian (Kahlua & Vodka) with a splash of soda over ice in a rocks glass served with double barrel straws that you are supposed to drink as fast as you can with the straws
So it’s the volume the straws allow and the speed you drink it at that erases your mind. Got it.
Whatever QB starts needs to score a TD on the first drive.
But fans need to be clear Nkemdiche underachieved in a big way.
Over his first 3 seasons, Nkemdiche has only played in 27 out of 48 games. And out of those 27 games, he has only started 6.
On the good side of the 10 games he played and 6 he started in 2018, he was very, very effective. Despite limited action, Nkemdiche managed 32 tackles with 22 solos, 4.5 sacks, 9 Tackles for a loss, 7 Qb hits, and a forced fumble. Impressive!
That is a 16 game season from Suh!
That’s a shame, good player
It’s been a while since Ole Miss
But didn’t Nkemdiche have a rep as a very talented guy who doesn’t work so hard?
I remember some skepticism about him in the draft
He had some red flag, just dont remember what it was.
Maybe Flores can’t TNT the hell out of him for the next year and see how he responds. He’s got the talent, maybe he’ll figure how to get motivated.
NKemdiche is the epitome of too much talent. Those guys are so damn talented they can half ass and still be most players giving it their all, but eventually that shit catches up to a person and it did for him like it does for so many. If we can get a player thats past that phase in their life, looking to re-establish themselves , we got a friggin steal. He was the AP #1 overall high school player out of all position his senior year in HS. He also was a beast at Ole miss, but thats also where his lack of effort on plays away from him started showing. Like i said when i first posted about us getting him, great player if he can get out of his own way.
Least sounds like a good one to kick the tires on. And we can kick a whole lot more tires this year.
He also had that time where he was partying with a bunch of other Ole Miss players and he tried climbing out of a windows and fell a couple of stories. When they checked the room they were all partying in, they found weed, which initially they pinned on him, though i dont think they ever really busted any of them for it.
247 sports has him number 2 all time prep recruit, just behind Jadevon Clowney.
Gonna be interested to see how much Rosen plays. He is the #2.
Ive said it all along, i expect him to be our starter before the year ends, but Fitz will start and play a few games at least. He’s about where i expected him to be right now as far as the 1 or 2 guy. If he hasnt takent the starting before the season ends i dunno he likely misses a real shot at being our starter and i think they might would draft a guy. I think he will be starting though.
I said the same D – I think Rosen will be our starter for the season
I wonder if they will give their fins tickets away???
I wonder if they will give their office away to a reporter that is actually worth reading their material.
Let’s go miami, can’t wait to see this team! Defense should be interesting,
I remember Nkemdiche being a physical specimen
And I dug up this old scouting report
And now I remember – he’s the guy that fell out of a window at spring break (with tunsil)…lol
He’s probably one of the reasons Tunail fell to us…I guess we owe him a shot…lol
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2633196-robert-nkemdiche-nfl-draft-2016-scouting-report-grade-for-cardinals-rookie
Maybe it was Nkemdiche’s gas mask Tunsil was wearing. Then we really owe him!
If we are stuck in controversy all season, this season is going to suck
They better put this thing to bed quickly
I don’t know how or what they should do
I just don’t want to hear about it all season
The Ross backing Trump controversy? It’s only controversy if you think it is. I see nothing . . .
If it’s in the news it will be annoying
It’s annoying now. I would hope this would go away, and if it doesn’t Stills will force us to trade him.
If Stills prolongs the issue, trade him to Green Bay. He’ll love the weather!
Happy Birthday, Rock!
Congrats Mike on another great nephew.
Thanks Tim! It’s exciting
Oh we did sign Robert Nkemdiche. Let’s see if he can get his NFL career back on track not only with durability issues but off the field issues. Low risk high reward type signing.
If he can get himself right, I’m digging our DL rotation. Next year we get a DE pass rusher and look out.
I like it w/o Nkemdiche
Yeah we’ve got some good talent and depth on the interior DL. Next year will definitely be a year for a top edge rushing prospect.
Piggy – When you bite your tongue, does it taste like ham?
This will be Brian Flores’ first game as the top dog, the head honcho, the big cheese. It reminds me of this scene. LOL
Great scene
Get me a complete file on the people who have seen the Sound of Music 4 times or more. LOL
The Dolphins are being very classy with Kendrick Norton. They honored his contract even though he’ll never play again and they’re treating him like family. Good stuff!
But Ross . . . . and Trump . . . . And . . . . lol
fuck trump, he just badmouthed and bitched at the victims cities and leaders, turning what should have been offers of assistance , into a whah whah victim is me baby whining campaign event
he is a hearless asshole that should never be in power over the less fortunate
what a heartless asshole that should never be president of anything but the KKK
fuck trump and fuck ross, two old white dinosaurs that want to keep america like it was in 1840
David, relax man! We all know where you stand. It’s PS game 1 night.
In case anybody is wondering…..
Replay is on NFLN Saturday morning 5am(et)
PVR is set sir 👍
trump is a coward and a traitor, the worst excuse of a world leader in the history of the planet
he lies lies lies , and only retards believe his 11,000 lies in office
he says lies like i am the least racist person ever, only a brain damaged racist would believe those lies
Catching up
I apologize to Top and Pig for not knowing about the stroke and the mugging.
I am very happy you both are doing better and hope you continue to convalesce quickly and well.
and Happy Birthday young Rock.
You’re in great shape.
for your age
and Happy uncleness to you Mike. E. I enjoyed your article today,
even if you don’t know who’s starting, who’s playing, who will make the team,
what defense we are running, or really anything else of any value.
Thanks Naples!
And here we go! Oy!
Yeah forgot to say good write, Mike! It’s very similar to what I said yesterday. Just playing a game is new for a lot of players and coaches in their new higher roles.
Thanks for the well wishes Tim, Orob & Naples. If I missed anyone else please forgive me and thank you.
GO DOLPHINS!!!!
(I hope I can make it to the 4th….I am hammered right now.
LOL
Sounds like quite a few guys won’t be suiting up tonight so the team gets to take a longer look at young guys, backups and long shots.
Where can I watch the game?
I’m trying http://sportstream.tv/
You have to go through some nonsense with popups but keep retrying until you get options.
I have the game on now. You have to close out some BS windows and eventually you’ll see multiple links to try.
GO PHINS!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
Watch #83 tonight. HE is the best TE on the field.
I have my new Dolphins socks on.
Holy shit! the two auldicockers with Tayler are like the crypt-keeper’s older brothers
PIGGY; I was astounded to learn you were the victim of a mugging! I’m assuming it was in the greater New York area. I sure hope you are physically OK now and not suffering any long range problems.
NOW I do NOT mean to, in any way, belittle this horrid act. But in the words of that famous bad guy in one of those Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry movies, “I gots to know!” Was this bad guy wearing a Jets’ shirt?? If so, may he rot in HELL!
IF NOT, may he STILL rot in hell, anyway!!!
ROCK: Happy Birthday you old fart!!
Last time I was truly hammered was the day after Super Bowl VII, which was my 26th b’day!! —Took me two days to recover!!!
NOW it would take me TWO WEEKS!!!
oyvey! OD calling me Old!!! It was only a matter of time LOL
78 degrees 90% humidity
The Flying Pig says:
August 8, 2019 at 7:20 pm
Where can I watch the game?
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I always have success with firstrowsports
WOOO HOOO IT COUNTS
Nice fittz
Gesickiiiiiiii
Drake looks great.
Tunsil is not playing of course, so we are a little weak on the LT.
The ST looks like it is attacking nicely.
Double Nickel is all over the field
Needham got beat but not badly.
Needham
Needham again
needham missed an easy tackle then got beat down the sideline.
Big missed tackle, gave up a 15 yard first down, gave up another 6 yrd reception, missed another tackle and gave up another reception
Piggy is right we don’t need anymore ham
McCain is playing some deep safety.
baker is so fast SL to SL
X makes the tackle
Tannehill with the 3 and out in Philly in his first action as a Titan.
Needham with holding.
He ain’t making the team
Did he say Patriot defensive back?
That’s he came from.
Need ham is playing himself off the team.
Yup, Needham isn’t looking so hot on this drive.
Great play, Xavien!
I don’t want to judge Ito Smith, but that run looked too easy for him. He easily got away from our D-Line.
Ballage looked a little hesitant on that run
Ballage not looking
Ballage drops one
Do we have any competition at punter this year?
Being we only have 1 punter on the roster, I’d say no.
Not trying to be a smart-azz, either. But if we pick up another punter before next preseason game, a competition could be back on.
I’m actually surprised we’re showing a lot of different looks on defense. But overall let’s not get too crazy about any of this. This is the first time doing any of this.
^