I know it’s hard to push the last game of the season out of your minds, but if you just set it aside for a bit, you can appreciate what was accomplished by our team in a very promising rebuilding season. Like Tim has said many times, the NFL season is divided into quarters. We lost the 1st quarter of the season. We finished the 1st QTR of the season 1-3 winning only against the Jacksonville Jaguars and losing 2 division games, one to the Patriots and one to the Bills. We let a game get away from us against Seattle too. Not a good start. First Quarter / 1-3
The 2nd Quarter of the season is where we started to turn some heads. We blew out and dismantled the SF 49ers in their house. We pummeled Niners QB Jimmy Garopplo sacking him 5 times and turned them over 3 times for an impressive blowout 43-17 victory. 1-0. The Dolphins then cruised to an easy 24-0 win over the hapless Jets to start this quarter 2-0. The Dolphins schedule was affected by COVID-19 and thus forced us to take our BYE week 6 weeks earlier, so Week 5 it was, rather than Week 11. This schedule change ended up causing the Dolphins to make an earlier change at QB as the Tua Tagovailoa era in Miami began. In a game that really opened up the eyes of the talking heads, the Dolphins gave the LA Rams the same treatment they gave the Niners and made Jared Goff look bad. Whispers were happening that this Dolphins defense just might be for real. We turned over the Rams 4 times in an impressive win over the 5-2 Rams. So far, 3-0 this quarter. The Dolphins then faced their second 5-2 NFC team in a row in the Kyler Murray led Arizona Cardinals. It was a back and forth affair but for the first time, the Dolphins actually had to lean on their young QB and he came through to lead the Dolphins to a 4th quarter come from behind victory, 34-31. This is where we made our hay. Second Quarter/ 4-0 (5-3 overall)
The Dolphins began the 3rd quarter of the season against the 2-6 LA Chargers. This was to be the highly touted matchup of rookie QB’s Justin Herbert against Tua Tagovailoa. As it turned out, Tua had the better game by a slight margin as the Dolphins defense picked off Herbert once and sacked him twice. The Dolphins won 29-21. 1-0. The Dolphins then traveled to Mile High. The Broncos defense confused and abused QB Tua Tagovailoa and made Tua look like a rookie QB. Both RB’s Melvin Gordon ran for over 80 yards and the Dolphins for the first time brought in relief pitcher Ryan Fitzpatrick. Tua got banged up and there was no Fitzmagic this day as the Dolphins went to 6-4 losing 20-13. 1-1. A welcome relief in sight, the Dolphins traveled to NJ to play the Jets again in another relatively uncontested game. Ryan Fitzpatrick cruised the Dolphins to a 20-3 victory. 2-1. Tua returned from injury to face the Joe Burowless Bengals and the Dolphins defense picked off both Brandon Allen and Ryan Finley for a 19-7 victory. 3-1. Third Quarter / 3-1 (8-4 overall)
The Dolphins started the final quarter of the season hosting the AFC Beast Kansas City Chiefs and we sort of gave them a game, we played a lot of catchup after the Chiefs got to a 30-10 3rd quarter lead. Tua rallied the Dolphins for 17 4th QTR points but it was too little too late as the Dolphins fell 33-27. Valiant effort really, but a loss nonetheless. 0-1. The Dolphins then hosted the New England Patriots for a much needed rematch and the Dolphins were up to the task. Although we had a sluggish first half and were down 9-7, the Dolphins took control in the 2nd half outscoring the Patriots 15-3 for a well deserved win. 1-1. The Dolphins traveled to Sin City to the Las Vegas Raiders beautiful new home, Allegiant Stadium. The Dolphins offense featured Tua Tagovailoa dinking and dunking through 3 plus quarters completing 17-22 passes for just 94 yards and 1 TD. 9:47 mark of the 4th QTR HC Brian Flores pulled starting QB Tua Tagovailoa with the Dolphins trailing 16-13 and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick makes his 2nd relief appearance, his first not due to an injury. You all know the story, the Raiders went up 22-16 with just 0:19 seconds remaining which led to the Fitzmagic drive that will always be an image we can remember as his head was twisted to the point where he couldn’t see where the throw was going but was complete to WR Mack Hollins at the LV 41 yard line and then the 15 yard facemask penalty spotted the ball at the 26 yard line which set up the Jason Sanders game winning 44 yard FG. 2-1. Then the wheels went off the track against the division bully Buffalo Bills. The wounds are still fresh so I’ll spare you, we lost badly, an unfortunate embarrassing end to what was a very promising season. Fourth Quarter / 2-2. (10-6 overall)
So the Dolphins finished the season with a 10-6 record, 2nd in the AFC East. Even the most optimistic fans didn’t see this coming. I think the defense really surprised us, there were many things that despite the last game letdown, lead you to believe this team is not too far away from having a great defense. Like the great Dolphins defenses of the 1970’s, this is also a no name defense. CB Xavien Howard is likely the one player that casual NFL fans know, and maybe Kyle Van Noy because the Patriots were so visible. Our defense is young, really young, and guys that we drafted last year and this year are already cornerstones of that defense. DL Christian Wilkins drafted last year, DL Raekwon Davis drafted this year, LB Andrew Van Ginkle (last year) and to a lesser extent, DL Jason Strowbridge who was part of the rotation on the D-line. The guys we brought in in free agency solidified the defense. LB Kyle Van Noy was a great leader on the field, DE Emmanuel Ogbah had a very strong 3/4 of the season but faded out late in the season. OLB Shaq Lawson was also effective but less so than Ogbah. #55, Jerome Baker had his best season as a Miami Dolphin LB. If you give a good player better players around him, you will see his play rise with the talent around him.
This brings me to the offense. The one place where I believe all Dolphins fans should be thrilled about is the offensive line. This unit made great strides this season, comprised of mostly rookies. Rookie LT Austin Jackson started most of the year when he was healthy, and so did rookie OG’s Solomon Kindley and T/G Robert Hunt. Swingman Jesse Davis played every position but C on the O-line this season and is a keeper for his versatility and selflessness. Veteran C Ted Karras did a nice job this season but will be a free agent in 2021. Do we re-sign Karras, or Is Michael Deiter ready to man the C position, do we draft a center or do we go free agency again?
We need playmakers. We have a few guys that can be considered playmakers but one such player like DeVante Parker has once again proven he can’t be counted on for 16 games during the season. He played in parts of 14 games, but was hampered by injury and ineffective in a few. When he was healthy he was fantastic as always, but he still finished with a rather pedestrian season, 63 catches for 793 yards and 4 TD’s. Mike Gesicki is another one, and I wish I knew whether it was Gailey, Fitz or Tua or a combination of all 3 that sometimes just completely ignored him. Gesicki had a nice season with 53 catches for 703 yards and 6 TD’s but I think he can do so much more. I think he’s nearly as talented as LV TE Darren Waller who saw nearly DOUBLE the targets Gesicki got. We will be drafting WR’s in the 2021 NFL Draft, make no mistake. We need to build and give QB Tua Tagovailoa legitimate WR’s to throw to. At RB, I think Myles Gaskin is a really nice #2, like an Austin Ekeler type of player. He could be a #1 if necessary but I think we need more of a downhill runner who can push the pile and run more with more physicality. So often I saw both he and Salvon Ahmed downed by first contact.
The nice thing is the Laremy Tunsil trade has afforded us two more great picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, #3 in RD1 and #36 in RD2. We have 9 picks in all, two 1st RD picks, two 2nd RD picks and then 5 more distributed in the next 5 rounds. Building this offense is paramount to making Tua Tagovailoa a better QB. As I mentioned earlier with Jerome Baker, good players play better with better talent around them. He needs reliable receivers, a RB that can carry the load and pass block and stout OL, which I feel we’re well on our way with the O-line. Keep building that defense, AVG may be a star in the making and I really liked Elandon Roberts but I feel like he’s more of a 2 down player. A guy like Micah Parsons could really elevate this LB corps and the defense as a whole.
We have such a young nucleus on this team. I think we will add another nice veteran or two in free agency. Draft strong and just use free agency to fill in spots, not as a crutch. I think we have that formula down now. We have about $32M to spend but we’re not going to be big spenders anymore. We’re building, and I think we could be in the top 10 teams of 2021 and should be in the playoffs. In 2022, who knows? 1 year at a time, and for us Dolphins fans, 2020 was a good one!
GO DOLPHINS 2021!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Stanger, Deshaun has a no trade clause so he can kind of limit the bidding war, he’s only going to go where he feels like he can win. Jets and Jags both have a lot of picks and cap but Watson won’t go to either. Texans will have to negotiate with teams Watson will lift the no trade for. Watson doesn’t care what Houston gets for him.
Watson can say no to a bunch of teams, but ultimately he’d have to present a list of teams he’s OK going to. The auction would start. Houston does care what Houston gets and has a trade veto as well. Texans are rebuilding — they could take a combination of current players and present/future picks from pretty much any team. Bet you the Pats or Steelers would want him.
Love that we’re at the Senior Bowl – That’s makes the Texans trade even more of a fuckover! lol
My guess is Deshaun Watson works things out with the Texans. He has ZERO leverage in this situation.
He only has Le’veon Bell leverage. But in a weird way what Bell did might give him more. That and that it is not about money. Watson is an elite QB in the prime of his career. Can’t blame him for not wanting to waste 3 years of it on a rebuilding team.
Give credit to Watson to waiting until the seals was over to voice his objections to the Texans
That said – he’s probably better off sticking with them
Bill OBrien’s crazy trades are what set them back
He’s a good piece for that team to build around
Maybe the incoming regime can convince him to stick with the new program
“President Donald Trump is planning to award New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick the nation’s highest civilian honor. Belichick will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday.” Wonder if Shula got it.
Ok, now I hate Trump, lol
Could get pissed about Shula not getting, but then Trump did give to Devin Nunes and soon will to Jim Jordan. Guess way it works in this administration….. just be a Trump buddy. 🙂
Scarlett is a powerfull runner. He be a nice add to the mix. LaMichael Perine and Scarlett platooned for a couple years, with Perine being the more jump cut kinda runner and Scarlett the more power back. Dunno how he will develop for us but this is a good signing.
Wow the Eagles fired Doug Pederson. I thought I heard they were sticking with him.
Maybe a serious OC candidate for us
My guess is he goes to KC, when Bienemy finally gets his HC spot.
My guess is ours wont be a flashy hire, it will be with Godsey or Studesville….maybe a someone he has a connection to in the college ranks but im guessing it will be one of those two.
He could get another HC job too.
Means, most likely Wentz is out for good.
This is just disgusting!
Gonna be a lot of unhappy jersey owners if we trade Tua.
“Tua Tagovailoa has already become one of the NFL’s most popular players. Tagovailoa was the third-highest-selling player and the top-selling rookie of official NFL merchandise “
Im going to be pretty pissed sans jersey, because its a stupid move. Tua has a lot more to prove but damn, changing at that position year after a number 5 pick in one fo the worst years to kinda reboot yourself. I dont see the FO as that wishy washy, but if they are that will cause me more concern about our future than any other move.
Grier says Tua is our starter and we’re pleased with his development. So where is all of this coming from?
In part it comes from the fact that if we are going to put #3 up for a bidding war we want it out that we might take a QB there. That could help the team. Smoke and mirrors time.
The Saints are doomed. lol
Tim Knight says:
January 11, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Grier says Tua is our starter and we’re pleased with his development. So where is all of this coming from?
From fans who don’t like Tua. This specific occurrence comes from the mock draft above.
I don’t like Tua myself, but IMO if they were to draft another QB at or around #3 this year I would be thinking about replacing the FO not the player. They already wasted a 2 & 5 on Rosen and to waste the #5 overall on another temp QB and admitting to it by taking a new guy would be enough evidence for me to think they don’t know what the hell they are doing and to start making noise for them to get replaced.
Don’t buy into the silliness.
Now I think Fields may very well go at #3, but I am hoping it is to Detroit after a trade up from #7 or Minni at #14.
That’s more realistic. We’re in a great spot to take the BPA on our board or trade back and add more picks. Thanks Bill O’Brien. LOL
We should send O’Brien an honorary Fins jersey, lol.
How about some Texas BBQ and some Florida Mahi-mahi. LOL
LOL, he deserves it
I’m a little bit surprised to read the Eagles fired Pederson 3 years after a Super Bowl win, but it is a ‘what have you done for me lately’ league.
Team Picks
3: R1 P3 OT Penei Sewell – Oregon
18: R1 P18 WR DeVonta Smith – Alabama
35: R2 P3 S Trevon Moehrig – TCU
50: R2 P18 C Creed Humphrey – Oklahoma
81: R3 P17 RB Trey Sermon – Ohio State
120: R4 P18 WR Damonte Coxie – Memphis
196: R6 P17 EDGE Jordan Smith – UAB
253: R7 P31 FB Ben Mason – Michigan
I just picked the next “BPA” when it was my pick on this one.
I would take that!
Lawrence happened to be available at #3 in this draft, but I skipped him and took #4, but the rest were just BPA
And some have even been fired twice, lol
Team Picks
3: R1 P3 WR Ja’Marr Chase – LSU
18: R1 P18 LB Zaven Collins – Tulsa
35: R2 P3 RB Najee Harris – Alabama
50: R2 P18 C Creed Humphrey – Oklahoma
81: R3 P17 EDGE Rashad Weaver – Pittsburgh
120: R4 P18 DL Daviyon Nixon – Iowa
196: R6 P17 OT Foster Sarrell – Stanford
253: R7 P31 TE Tony Poljan – Virginia
I went a different direction with this one, but I still like it a lot.
I’d flip Harris and Collins. Harris is going to be star RB. He’s like a TE as a receiver. LBs can’t cover him and most S’s are are not as big anymore.
Creed fell to me twice as BPA at #50 and I used two different big boards…..Coincidence? I am keeping an eye out for him from now on.
He’s an late first early second on most of the Big Boards
That is surprising. Aren’t they tight? Or is it just Kraft and Trump that are buddies?
They are
It’s la last like Ohio State has fresher legs or something….
I really don’t want to get into politics but for the good of the country Trump needs to go away. He’s not a uniter, he’s a divider. Trump supporters are like a cult to me. It’s not about being Republican or Conservative, it’s about him and that’s fucked up.
That said… anyone who doesn’t think that the far left isn’t trying to divide us and change the principles of this nation – you’re also part of a cult.
Why do you think 3rd party and term limits are even discussed? People don’t like the current establishment.
Clarity right up until you got to the mirror of your second paragraph. How do you think Trump and his cult were allowed to come to power.
The glorious GOP, conservative and Republicans allowed this to happen by ignoring his repulsive, racist policies. Qanon, proud boys, and neo-nazi dogma are hallmarks of conservative thinking over the last 4 years and to this HOUR Republicans in general are still enabling the lies.
Extemism is on all sides and somehow Repu licans are blind to the vampires in their mirrors. Too bad and typical holier than thou attitude from your ilk.
I think we have a shootout in the NCAA Championship game.
Kong,
Pederson was in a Superbowl, then two straight years of playoffs. Whatever he said to the owner, he must have wanted to be fired. Not exactly a top destination for a new coach either. Yay Wentz!!
Smith is unbelievable. Guy is destroying the best teams in college.
BBM’s boy Barmore is having a good game as well as Smith!
I want Smith I am okay taking him at 3
Mac Jones would have 125 yards and 1 TD if he hadn’t thrown to Smith this game. Najee and Smith have accounted for 326 of the 389 yards Bama has tonight and all 5 TDs. Let’s just get both in the first.
I like that plan
I had some making me think about Chase before the Notre Dame game but no one’s stopped him this year. Smith has looked better than Chase did even with being a twig. Him and Najee` are the best 1-2 punch in college ball and hopefully we get both. I think Grier wants both tbh.
Devonta Smith’s on pace to catch 430 yards in pass receptions and SIX TOUCHDOWNS!!!
I understand those who believe he’s too slight and frail looking. But they are WRONG!! In the famous words of Muhammad Ali, “Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee. Your hands can’t hit what your eyes can’t see!!”
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And speaking of “HIT,” did Bama out-hit the Buckeyes or what in the first half??? This, so far, has been one of the all-time ass-kickings for the ages!! The Little Ten looks like a girls’ league compared to the SEC this season. The entire Big 10 League will take a major hit, recruiting wise, if Ohio State gets crushed in the second half as they did in the first half. With programs like Penn State, Michigan, Michigan State and Nebraska now down in the dumps, this league just plain lacks top to bottom strength.
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Well, maybe the 2nd half will be more competitive. Y’all have a great evening and a better tomorrow.
Devonta Smith is a great WR. But his frame is an issue at the next level unless he’s just a special player where that doesn’t matter. Maybe that’s the case.
Alabama offense = NfL ‘candy store’
Belichick turns down Medal of Freedom. Hmmm.
Tim
I know you are not a fan of his farm but DeVonta Smith really is looking like a special talent. I think there’s a strong possibility that he’s our pick at 3
Also, domes Najee Harris remind anyone else of a taller version of LaDainian Tomlinson. I feel like they have similar styles
so bellicheat turned down an award from trumpnocchio, the deceitful fascist anti American pig
its not that surprising, the rats are jumping the ship chumptanic, they should have known trump was haht gahbage 6 years ago like most of America knew
LOL @ Trumpnocchio.
a trump cultist carved trumps name into the back of a manatee near Homassassa springs, nothing makes AMerica great again like live animal torture eh? the depth of their sickness is difficult to fathom
https://www.fox13news.com/news/feds-want-to-know-who-scraped-trump-into-manatees-back
its a GOOD thing I did NOT see him doing it,,,,SMH
I feel like I’m on a Merry-Go-Round. Everyone is pointing fingers and calling the other side hypocrites. The left is calling the right hypocrites because of the Capitol break in and protest. The right is calling the left hypocrites because they’re complaining about the Capitol break in protest but didn’t complain about the BLM protests or the Portland takeover. You’re the hypocrite! No, you’re the hypocrite!, and on and on and on. Until we stop pointing out differences and mistakes and try to find any common ground, this country is going to shit. I have good friends on both sides of this matter and they’re all disgusting me at this point. I know I’ve done the same thing myself and it disgusts me. This divide is real and until someone try to work on bridging the gap, we’re fucked! I’m feeling like Civil War isn’t a ridiculous possibility at this point
this is the division that trump cultivated for 6 years with his daily lies and hate
once trump leaves the office in a week or less, America can move on and away from fascism, and work to make democracy strong enough to hold off the next would be despot,
his attempts to take over the country and end democracy have failed, and forevver marked his brand as toxic
David, if you believe this is all Trump’s fault, you’re a fool. Sorry man.
whos fault is it that trump lies and spreads hate on a daily basis? whos fault is it that trump incited a riot at the capitol building? whos fault is it the nation has piss poor leadership, and almost 400.000 have died from a virus he LIED about and ignores?
who got fired by 81 million voters?
its trump. but he does have some help, he has some enablers for sure like Howley, Gohmert, Guliani, etc
im fully aware of who failed, and predicted it 6 years ago
i KNOW u cant believe that trump is innocent, and TRIED to make the nation great by destroying it
Trump doesn’t make anyone do anything. While he’s an asshole, and says many stupid things, he didn’t make people protest any more than Democrat leaders made people take over Portland or cause looting and violent protests. People do what they want to do.
hes gone in a week, time to move FORWARD, and far away from trump and his deceit
Smith is my top choice for the FIns, he is AWESOME
according to Saban, Smith COULD have played the second half against Ohio State, if they could have got his dislocated finger back into place
Mike E. says:
January 12, 2021 at 7:19 am
I feel like I’m on a Merry-Go-Round. Everyone is pointing fingers and calling the other side hypocrites. The left is calling the right hypocrites because of the Capitol break in and protest. The right is calling the left hypocrites because they’re complaining about the Capitol break in protest but didn’t complain about the BLM protests or the Portland takeover. You’re the hypocrite! No, you’re the hypocrite!, and on and on and on. Until we stop pointing out differences and mistakes and try to find any common ground, this country is going to shit. I have good friends on both sides of this matter and they’re all disgusting me at this point. I know I’ve done the same thing myself and it disgusts me. This divide is real and until someone try to work on bridging the gap, we’re fucked! I’m feeling like Civil War isn’t a ridiculous possibility at this point
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The problem is that their common ground is being awful human beings.
Truth
Trump has got to be the least accomplished fascist dictator in history.
agreed
The inglorious leftist, progressive and Democrats ensured this would happen by perpetuating violence in the form of attacking innocents, looting and rioting in the support of criminals. Socialists, BLM, Antifa, and old fashioned fascism are the hallmarks of the Democratic Party of the last four years and to this hour Democrats are still denying it.
yea but it was the LIES and fearmongering that trump told them about election being stolent, that incited them to attack the capitol, and attempt to murder Pence and others
the nation will be MUCH better off next week when trumpnocchio is gone
its not going to be a magical fix, there is much deeper things at play. No doubt he added to things, but so will Biden, and any that follow from the right or left that dont have true intentions to fix it.
Mike E,
There will be no common ground because our ‘leaders’ like to see us divided. Then we don’t look at them destroying small business while the wealthy made records gains. We don’t look at stagnant wages or a huge number of Americans on lifelong welfare, or Latinos rushing the border to get in hoping for a better life while getting robbed by Big Business. We don’t look at China making all our PPE, medicine, TVs, everything while we sit in cubicles learning Critical Race Theory. We don’t look at how Americans of all colors and income are being divided and sold out by leadership of all colors who like Chinese money more than their pledge to aid their constituents.
We live in a corporate autocracy or as Mussolini first called it, a fascist state. The only thing that’s keeping us from completely getting there is that they haven’t outlawed peaceful assembly and guns YET. That’s the goal this term. We will see a lot of push about domestic terrorists and Covid already showed that the populace will follow any rules no matter how stupid. Gun buy backs will be a huge push as well.
it was not cool when BLM looted the Nike store in portland, but the nike store is not the bedrock of democracy, the capitol building IS
its not an apples to apples compare, trump tried to steal the election, and end democracy
Violence is violence. Every decision made to not be decent when faced with the opportunity to stop the madness is in itself a fail and a loss, only the politics can justify one vs the other, its all ugly and none of it has any place here.
CavalierKong says:
January 11, 2021 at 6:36 pm
We should send O’Brien an honorary Fins jersey, lol.
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If you believe some of the rumors we might be sending him an actual Phins apparel, like to wear as our new OC. Not my rumor, but i have seen it out there.
Whoa man, I am not getting into this rinse and repeat shit. Glad only one of my firearms is registered and that is the one I use for work. The other 15 or so apparently don’t exist. So good luck with any buy back from me. Lol
nobody is coming for our guns, thats not at stake
Nobody believes you when you say that
lol Smith is funny, sure hope the fins select him
silicon valley and these hard left wing politicians are not going after Trump, they are coming after you, Trump was just in their way.
all politicians are in it for themselves, the right wing ones are horrible also, Gohmert, Guliani, Howley, they dont care abput us, Trump was not in their way, he encourages them with lies and consipiracies from nut jobs like Sidney Powell and witch doctors, QUanon, or other whackpot idiot fearmongers and liars
its all over after this week, it feels like they want us to do their fighting for THEM, screw it, not gonna bite
Wyoming, “D” was the one who turned me on to Barmore. That’s his guy but I am sold on him and now my guy also. Lol He is stout, holds his ground and can be disruptive. I lik him a lot.
He’d be a perfect add to Wilkins and Davis.
Najee is a downhill jump cut runner like LT and AP. He reminds me a good bit of both, but more AP than LT.
trade back, get WR RASHOD BATEMAN, MINNESOTA
the next DK Metcalf
I do like him!
GOOD CALL Orob, that guy will get er done
I am really all Alabama my first 4 picks. That is not being a homer as I am a ND guy.
1a WR DeVonta Smith
1b RB Najee Harris
2a DT Christian Barmore
2n OC/IOL Landon Dickerson
3 LB/Edge
Its just because they are ridiculously stacked, hands down the best talent they have ever had in one year.
Pretty sure i did a mock a while back and had half my draft Alabama players lol.
I hate he idea of drafting so much from one school
But the reality is – those would all be very good picks
It would crazy to avoid drafting good players just bc they go to the same school
More than anything else it’s a testament to Alabama’s recruiting
There’s a reason Alabama has been in the postseason 6 of 7 times
They are recruiting the best talent in the country
if the Jets dont take sewell we should take him at 3, i sure hope they dont take devonta smith at 3, he’s too light, will have trouble getting off the line in the NFL
all these 1st rnd QBs is a good thing to have if you’re Miami,
being they are sold on Tua i’m sure there will be teams who want a QB at 3.
probably get a nice return on trading back.
I think its fantastic that we will be coaching the senior bowl, a great way to have a better inside as to the NFL ready talent
Trump has got to be the least accomplished fascist dictator in history.
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David C (@DolphinsSB52) says:
January 12, 2021 at 8:56 am
agreed
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You literally can’t agree with this statement. Either he’s a fascist dictator, or he’s a do nothing loser. They’re completely in direct conflict with one another. lol
Oops! LOL
when merry go rounds collide
hes a failed fascist, lol agree on he didnt accomplish much
Let’s not do politics today
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i know, let’s talk about how Tua sucks instead!
That should be a short conversation
He doesn’t suck
lol
ocalarob says:
January 12, 2021 at 9:54 am (Edit)
if the Jets dont take sewell we should take him at 3, i sure hope they dont take devonta smith at 3, he’s too light, will have trouble getting off the line in the NFL
-*****
Yesterday after the game the Ohio State coach was talking about how he was deceptively strong
He’s actually not just a speedster
He has a unique set of skills that he uses to get the better of DBs
170lbs has me quaken at #3!
If I read that and looked at his frame and he was from a smaller conference I would think the same
But he’s dominated the SEC and the college playoffs against the best in the country
He had over 1800 yards this season
He’s was durable and dominant
There are other players unlike at 3 too – but he’s one of them
cant go by college, he will have to contend with the best of the best every week in the nfl
The best on the nfl all come from the SEC or a few other schools like Ohio State
I’m not really worried about him making the transition to the nfl
Not convinced he’s the best prospect at 3
But I don’t think he will be a bad pick either
I’m not even sure he’s the top wideout
Right now I’m between
Sewell, smith, Chase and Parsons
With that many top prospects there – that means a trade down is also a great option
take sewell at 3, can’t miss
Orob, its true that Smith is light in the cleats, He will need to put on some bulk for the NFL and maybe 10-12 pounds
But he is tough as they come , and will be excellent in the NFL imo
He looks pretty big compared to Grant, lol jk, but NOT
im more open to Sewell after watching the browns push the steelers all over the field
we need guys in the trenches that can push and create running lanes, and give Tua more time to pick out his targets
Marvin Daniel Harrison
Position: WR
6-0, 185lb
Bateman is a very good receiver but he is no Metcalf. Not even close. Metcalf is a physical freak with elite speed. Bateman is not even considered a burner. He is just really good at route running and fighting for the football. Has some seriously good hands.
We need speed. Give me Smith and don’t settle for a Bateman. IMO
Thank you for saying it for me. He definitely is no Metcalf.
Piggy – I didn’t start politics looking for an argument. I think I was basically saying that both sides need to do a better job of overlooking every little thing and pointing fingers and labeling etc etc.
I know
Nonetheless, here’s a pig fart for you
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And if we don ‘t talk politics we’ll lose Top and steve forever. 🙂
We can talk about how popcorn shrimp isn’t really popcorn.
I don’t know if i agree ….
I think they’re more popcorn than shrimp….
Its definitely more breading than shrimp.
sb7mvp says:
January 12, 2021 at 10:16 am
Trump has got to be the least accomplished fascist dictator in history.
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David C (@DolphinsSB52) says:
January 12, 2021 at 8:56 am
agreed
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You literally can’t agree with this statement. Either he’s a fascist dictator, or he’s a do nothing loser. They’re completely in direct conflict with one another. lol
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I saw it when ya threw it out there and was waiting to see what the reply would be lol.
But least Trump tried. Lots of gumption in the man. Just chose the wrong country. Would have worked in a banana republic.
Only the truly simple can look at our government and think a single person or side is responsible.
Woop woop
Smith can’t wear 6 in the NFL but otherwise yes
Yea going to be #16 or #86 and score 6 points every time he touches the ball
There are many ways to be loyal to the number 6!
I hope that is how it will be!
The Flying Pig says:
January 12, 2021 at 10:34 am
That should be a short conversation
He doesn’t suck
uh-huh he does!
I don’t know how I will ever rebut that argument!
LOL
Let’s see here…..I am reaching WAAAYYYY back into my memory banks to see what my little sister would have responded.
here goes:
“Nah-uh! YOU SUCK!”
You are welcome.
The proper retort is, “I know you suck but what about Tua?”
It’s amazing how the media runs with the flavor of the day. Was listening to QAM earlier. Two days ago same guys were saying “we have to get Watson if we can.” Today they were saying “we have to keep Tua cause that gets us DeVonta Smith.” And he was there for the taking two days before.
First time Tua throws an incomplete pass to Davonta Smith, ORob will trip on his tongue trying to explain who’s fault it was. LOL
Stupid
Tua will get another chance, not sure how it will turn out, so far he has been pathetic. not sure if this regime will have Fitz to fall back on next year.
with Fitz and Rudock both FAs shouldn’t we need a veteran QB just in case?
I think they believe Tua can be successful if we have a dominate OL and great weapons, maybe so we shall see.
How would you handle it ORob? Seems you don’t think Tua is the answer. You drafting a QB, trading a bundle for Watson, signing a FA and waiting for the franchise QB? I like the idea of all the toys we can get in the next draft, so willing to wait.
He will be fine
I know bc I haven’t bought his jersey yet
He may even make the pro bowl
To all you antitrump people out there,
doesn’t it seem odd that he gets attacked at every front?
when has CNN ever said anything positive about Trump?
how about the left supported tech giants killing Parler?
how about Trump getting banned on twitter?
what happened to “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”
It’s called communism
carry on sheeples
Some folks don’t like Trump for sure. He’s got like 9 days left as president…. simple as that for me. Willing to let it go. All those private entities have the right do what they do though.
Freedom of Speech is not ‘limitless’. When your speech violates life/liberty of another, it is no longer protected. Like “yelling fire in a crowded theatre” or “joking that you have a bomb before boarding an airplane”.
And how does that apply?
when did he yell fire? and what were is exact statements that you have fault with, be more specific when making accusations,
oh that’s right the left doesn’t do that.
The thing about censoring speech is that it’s all cool and justifiable until it’s your voice being silenced.
Why have pointed out about this very board that trying to penalize for content is a real bad path to go down. Was a ways back, but why I supported the ACLU defending the right of the American Nazi Party to march in Skokie, IL. And ACLU got crushed by the left for that.
Its the snake eating its own tail.
Ouroboros…my company’s logo.
Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 18: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama (A+)
Round 1 Pick 28 (BALT): Najee Harris, RB, Alabama (B+)
Round 2 Pick 4: Patrick Jones, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh (A-)
Round 2 Pick 18: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, ILB/OLB, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 2 Pick 28 (BALT): Josh Myers, C/OG, Ohio State (A)
Round 3 Pick 17: ArDarius Washington, FS/SS, TCU (A+)
Round 4 Pick 18: Luke Farrell, TE, Ohio State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 24: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida (A+)
Your Future Picks:
2022 Round 1 Pick (BALT)
2022 Round 1 Pick
Toney in the 6th, would be awesome but its a ghost fart.
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I don’t know much about the Notre Dame Lb (yet) but I like the idea of trading down, picking up a 2nd, still landing Waddle and Harris and then addressing other things with those 2nd rounders
That said, splash your face with cold water and acknowledge that you won’t get Toney in the 6th rounds….lol
He won the Butkus Award and was first team All American.
I really didn’t watch Notre Dame this year
Owusu-Koramoah at #50 is a steal. This draft scratches alot of itches and gets us that third year of multiple 1st rounders. It sure would have been nice to see a fully healthy Waddle last night. At #18 he could end up being the ‘steal’ of the entire draft.
Moore, Rondale (WR) Purdue
Bateman, Rashod (WR) Minnesota
Pitts, Kyle (TE) Florida
Rousseau, Gregory (DE/OLB) Miami
Marshall, Terrace (WR) LSU
Were all available at #18
two 1s and a 2? being such a drop i think they would have to give us more
Oh boy, you guys are really insisting on politics today, aren’t you?
NO!
Scroll up
Scrolled past without reading!
Why would I go back??
Lol
Not sure why discussing politics is a bad thing….. and was all quite civil.
Who is talking politics!?! I’ll moida da bum!
I refuse to engage the village idiot today!
so you stopped arguing with yourself?
stangerx says:
January 12, 2021 at 3:39 pm
How would you handle it ORob? Seems you don’t think Tua is the answer. You drafting a QB, trading a bundle for Watson, signing a FA and waiting for the franchise QB? I like the idea of all the toys we can get in the next draft, so willing to wait.
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Assuming i’m stuck with Tua, (which i would not have been if i were calling the shots) i would have to continue to beef up the OL whether that be FAcy or the draft. like everyone else i’m not sold on our recs. Williams is a big question mark, he can’t seem to stay healthy, not sure how wilson comes back after a year off, Grant is mediocre, Parker is a keeper but i would look to upgrade that position
even though i selected Tua with the 5th overall and judging him on this years i would not be impressed, I can Draft a QB but i don’t think that’s the answer if i am staying with Tua which it would appear that’s what they are doing. so my focus would be a safety net for Tua as Fitz was.
if i cant get Fitz back i have to look in F.A.cy for a veteran QB who could serve this purpose.
after watching Tua you can’t soley rely on him IMO
no way am i giving up draft picks for watson
Was really interested in what you would do if didn’t have to stick with Tua. And that is part of the answer. I’m all for beefing up the OL though, but seems we got 3 young’uns in the last draft. So no more than one high up in my mind. Think two wideouts (one high up) are on their way ….. unless they bring in Watson.
If i were dumping Tua i still wouldn’t draft a QB with #3 overall unless Lawrence was there, i haven’t really looked at QBs so not sure if any of them are worth that pick, my focus with that pick would be to use to get more picks in the future. keep drafting 1st & 2nd rnd players and you are bound to be stacked.
Back to the QB issue, i would look to keep drafting QBs in the 2nd rnd every year till one stuck, like Ron Wolf did with the Packers.
when was the last time the Packers had a shitty QB?
Told you a while back would take a QB in the 2nd or 3rd if what seemed the right guy was there. But that is assuming we keep kicking the tires on Tua for next year at least. We need a starting QB for this team that is looking pretty good.
when you have a top 5 pick, you don’t pick a player that there is an abundance of, Smith is just another guy as far as i’m concerned, you can get great wrs later on.
you pick a guy that is rare, being rare means there’s not many of them to be had such as the Tackle, a big guy who’s athletic, you can’t find big and athletic, the bigger you are the less athletic you become.
or a great pass rusher/ DL, i don’t think there’s one worth #3 overall
you don’t pick a race horse with that pick, you select a unicorn or you trade out of it.
Take the tackle at #3 or trade back
swap places with Carolina get #8, get their 1st next year and 2nd this year, and then get your wr.
We have a good amount of late picks. Some will possibly be used to move up for a player. Also can be used on a QB in 6th or 7th. Two off the top of my head are:
Ian Book, ND
Shane Buchele, SMU
I was waiting for Ian Book!! Would be a great 6th or 7th round pick.
We have lots of options with that #3 pick.
Team Picks
R1 P18 WR DeVonta Smith – Alabama
R1 P20 (Car,Chi) LB Micah Parsons – Alabama
R2 P4 DL Christian Barmore – Alabama
R2 P18 C Josh Myers – Ohio State
R3 P8 (Car) TE Brevin Jordan – Miami
R3 P17 LB Zaven Collins – Tulsa
R4 P18 RB Jaret Patterson – Buffalo
R6 P16 RB Khalil Herbert – Virginia Tech
R7 P31 FB Ben Mason – Michigan
2022 1st (Car)
2022 1st (Chi)
2022 5th (Car)
I hate that my first 3 picks all have Saban stink on them. Already have too much Saban stink on the team (Tua) But I think I killed the double trade down in the first!
Look around the league, Alabama (Saban) players are all over the NFL. Don’t knock the player because you don’t like their coach. That’s kind of silly.
LOL
I’m pretty sure Micah Parsons didn’t play for Alabama
how the hell did that happen? Cutting and pasting from the site was a bitch. Didn’t even notice that
At this point maybe the database assumes everyone is from Alabama…lol
Patterson had 19 TD’s this season. He is 5’9″ – 195 boiling ball. Last season he ran for 1800 yards and had another 200 yds rec with his 19 TD last year too. 7.6 ave this season, 5.8 ave last season.
Herbert is also 5’9″ but 212lb bowling ball but not as fast
It’s not you, Brian, it’s us.
And by us I just mean just…we here in this room, well and most of the coaching staff but really you had most the players….well they were mostly against you too, but there were plenty within the building that …well no that’s a lie they all hated you, especially the janitors. Still i mean at least we are parting amicable.
stangerx says:
January 12, 2021 at 5:09 pm (Edit)
Not sure why discussing politics is a bad thing….. and was all quite civil.
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It’s not bad
We do it all the time
But we were having such a nice break from it until today
I hate that teams now feel obligated to release a statement about firing coaches
The league is going to see a lot of turnover this year both coaches and QBs. Tua won’t be part of that. 😉
Neither will Watson, lol.
Agreed. 😉
WELL the internet locations for the Hillsborough County Health Department (Greater Tampa), the Pinellas County Health Department (St. Pete, Clearwater, etc.,,) and Pasco County’s Health Department all CRASHED when those looking to sign-up for Covid virus shots tried to make appointments on line. Right now it’s virtually IMPOSSIBLE to sign up for a shot in the tri-county area!!! Meanwhile, a report on a local TV station suggest that several hundred thousand of these vaccine shots are wasting away somewhere in Florida!!!
The “Warp Speed” delivery system has slowed to a snail’s pace in this area.
One commentator suggests opening up all of Florida’s major college (and professional) FOOTBALL, baseball and soccer stadiums 24-7 and staff them with military medical personnel and LET’S GET ROLLING!!! I can see some problems with that approach. But if adequate potty facilities can be made use of, I’d at least give it a try. Our state government in Tallahassee has completely dropped the ball on this issue so far. And me and Mrs. OD desperately need the vaccine shots!!
I’m trying to get my mom a vaccine shot in Florida too – we’ve been getting the runaround
I do think by the end of the month OD things will be a little more organized
So I know you don’t want to hear it – but right now be patient a little longer. Stay inside as much as possible
Don’t worry we will keep you entertained on this blog
Piggy; One of my doctors asked me if I had a lead to some vaccines. I replied “Just the fact that you had to ask ME tells me the system is FUCKED-UP!!” I KNOW she doesn’t like F-Bombs so I used one to get her attention. Then I told her “Your patients, who are mostly retirement age folks, are going to create some MAJOR HEADACHES FOR YOU over the next several weeks. Be sure you tell the CEO of this facility that old Ruth Buzzy is gonna be swingin’ more than a big overloaded purse at him if he can’t get his “pals” in Tallahassee moving their fat asses!! She understood the implication of what I was saying.
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AND, PIGGY, pictures of attractive woman should be a part of any entertainment on this blog. So get moving!!
Shhhh….don’t tell anyone who is/was in charge of that. It makes it political. Warp Speed didn’t mean delivery, only discovery.
Facts.
Mother in-law got hers last week?
Her entertainment or her shot?
Her first shot
That’s not my issue with him. It’s durability. He’s giving up a lot of weight if he’s a 50+ snap player. I’m not denying he could be a special player. He’s not just some burner type, he’s a technician as a WR. He runs every route in any situation and he has great hands.
Marvin Harrison!
6′ 180#
Marvin Harrison was 6-0 185 and Smith 6-1 170+ is a bit different. But that’s a good comparison. He might be that type of player.
PAUL WARFIELD, who was a slightly built but ultra speedy receiver who rarely was slowed by “press” tactics, even those from Raider DB’s, had a deadly first step followed by a swivel move!! If you “pressed” him, and he got by you, YOU WERE TOAST!! So, from 1970 through 1974, opposing teams usually either double covered him or selected one guy who’d lay off of him about 3-4 yards. One time I heard Oakland’s coach scream out from the sidelines “DON’T let him get by you!!”
Easier said than done.
Paul Warfield is listed at 6-0 188 in his playing days. DeVonta Smith is 6-1 and 175 soaking wet. Players are bigger and faster today than in the 1970’s. That’s all I’m saying. I’m not trying to kill the kid. My only issue with him is his very slim frame. His game is blue chip level.
OD, Piggy – My aunt got her shot over in the Orlando area, no problems.
THANKS, Phelon. – – But Orlando’s at least a 5-6 hour round trip from where I live, and that’s assuming there are NO WRECKS on I-4. I’m REAL SURE Mrs. OD is “out” on that lengthy a trip in her current condition.
OUT FOR TONIGHT. Keep working on the entertainment, Piggy!
Alabama usually gets the best recruits too…not all of them but pretty much the ones they want. Why wouldn’t those top HS recruits become the best college and then pro players? I have zero problem with drafting Alabama players. Not only are they usually good, but then they get good, disciplined coaching from Saban’s staff. They are about as ready to be a pro as any 22 year old. Sign me up, but you still gotta scout the kids. Where they went to school is just one part of the equation and might mean squat. Lol
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Randy, I think we hit on Raekwon Davis as a NT and interior DL. He should get better and lookout. He’s a monster. Along with Wilkins, Seiler and Ogbah, I like our defense up front. I think we need more closing speed.
Tim,
Yeah, so far it looks like we have a solid young nucleus on the DL. Davis is just a monster of a guy. He uses his size and his quickness well so far. So far so good. Keep working.
Lamar Thomas, former Dolphins and Bucs WR was exactly 6’1 175. I liked him a lot, I remember a MNF game against the Broncos where he caught 6 for 136 and 3 TD’s. WR’s don’t get hit nearly as much as they used to. I’m not overly concerned about it.
It’s not like 6’5″ 218 lb Preston W. and 6’3″ 211 lb Devonte Parker ever stay healthy. Maybe we could use the shifty guy that found ways to stay healthy against SEC competition for 4 years. Hell, 5’6″ 171 lb Grant has been far more healthy than either of those dudes and we drafted him at 165 lbs. Desean Jackson is also about Smith’s size.
What I like about Smith and elevates him over Chase is how he was one of two primary outlets for the best Bama team possibly ever. Chase dominated his championship game but was quiet against GA and OK. He could always break one open but there were other tools they used. Smith caught 117 passes! Him and Najee were the focus of that team all year and no one could stop them. No one. I want that bad.
Chase also just has a year’s worth of data and decided to sit. Smith has FOUR years of growth and work to become the weapon he is today. He was pretty damn good last year.
Can’t and won’t argue any of that. Size doesn’t make you stay healthy.
Smith is the second coming of Ted Ginn jr
lol except Ginn never won the heismann as the top player in the NCAA, Smith DID
Devonta Smith caught 36% of every pass this year at Bama. He caught almost as many balls as the next 3 guys on the team combined. They lost Waddle in mid-October and just continued to destroy teams. The UF team they played was fantastic and Smith’s 184 yards, 2 TDs and making 45% of all Bama catches dominance helped them pull out a close one. He’s beyond good and willing to work at his craft.
good points, he IS worthy of a top 5 selection IMO