The roster has been trimmed to the 53 man roster and our team is ready to begin the 2021 NFL season, it’s longest season ever, 17 games. The Dolphins head to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to face off against their long time division rival New England Patriots. Bill Belichick always has a surprise and this season it was cutting then starting QB Cam Newton to make way for the newly drafted QB of the future, Mac Jones. By doing so, Belichick has now enabled a division of fine young QB’s, most drafted within the first 10 picks of their respective drafts, except Jones who fell to #15. Josh Allen, the elder at 25 (Pick #7), Tua Tagovailoa next at 23 (Pick #5), Mac Jones who just turns 23 today (Pick #15) and the baby of the group, Zach Wilson who is 22 (Pick #2). This should make the AFC East a competitive division for some time.
On to the Dolphins roster. We speculated for months as to how it would shake it and we all got it mostly right, but there are always surprises. The first bomb was LB Benardrick McKinney getting released. I’d say the second biggest surprise to me was WR Lynn Bowden going on IR and out for the season. It was a good move which allows us to stash him for another season, but it also makes you wonder if the kid has it or not. Next year will almost surely be his last chance. OLB Vince Biegel also went on the IR ending his season as well. WR Allen Hurns was also shelved on the IR with a wrist injury which made their decision to keep 6 WR’s relatively easy. I did think Kirk Merritt would make the 53 but he ended up on the PS. So, this our roster now . . .
QB (2)
Tua Tagovailoa
Jacoby Brissett
RB (3)
Myles Gaskin
Malcolm Brown
Salvon Ahmed
WR (7)
DeVante Parker
Mack Hollins
Albert Wilson
Jaylen Waddle
Preston Williams
Jakeem Grant
Will Fuller * (suspended Game 1)
TE (5)
Mike Gesicki
Adam Shaheen
Durham Smythe
Hunter Long
Cethan Carter
OL (9)
Austin Jackson
Liam Eichenberg
Michael Deiter
Robert Hunt
Jesse Davis
Solomon Kindley
Greg Mancz
Greg Little
Robert Jones
DL (6)
Christian Wilkins
Raekwon Davis
Emmanuel Ogbah
Zach Sieler
John Jenkins
Adam Butler
LB (7)
Andrew Van Ginkel
Jerome Baker
Sam Eguavoen
Elandon Roberts
Jaelan Phillips
Duke Riley
Brennan Scarlett
CB (5)
Xavien Howard
Byron Jones
Nike Needham
Noah Igbinoghene
Justin Coleman
S (7)
Eric Rowe
Jason McCourty
Jevon Holland
Brandon Jones
Clayton Fejedelem
Trill Williams
Elijah Campbell
PK (1)
Jason Sanders
P (1)
Michael Palardy
LS (1)
Blake Ferguson
So that’s the 53 man roster and this year the practice squad has been expanded by the NFLPA and the NFL accordingly to 16 players, including veteran players. Our PS consists of . . .
DE Jason Strowbridge, WR, Kirk Merritt, C Cameron Tom, RB Gerrid Doaks, RB Patrick Laird, QB Reid Sinnett, DT Durval Quieroz-Neto, OL Adam Pankey, LB Shaquem Griffin, DE Jabaal Sheard, CB Tino Ellis, WR Brandon Powell, LB Calvin Munson, LB Milo Eifler, OL Kion Smith, CB Javaris Davis.
So the Dolphins travel to New England, which formerly was a house of horrors, but we have been flipping that script in recent years. We did lose last season to Cam Newton and the RPO for which we had no answer 20-11. We upset the Patriots 27-24 in ’19 with a Fitzpatrick to Gesicki TD with :24 seconds remaining. In ’18 we were massacred 38-7 with HC Adam Gase, as if we expected any different. Gase in over his head at every stop in the NFL as head coach. I’m hoping we have something closer to the 2019 game, but I’d like to beat them by at least a TD, send them a message! The Patriots will have their new QB along with 2 new TE’s, Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry, as well as WR Nelson Agholor. I would expect both TE’s to get a lot of looks as BB tries to exploit mismatches. Besides, the TE is a young QB’s best friend. On our side on offense I expect us to have long drives moving the chains with a good combo of rushing and passing, and I expect our TE’s to be busy as well, along with RB Myles Gaskin getting lots of touches in the rushing and passing game. Both defenses will be similar in approach. Create pressure from where it’s not too obvious, disguising blitzes and pass rushers. I want to see a crisp game from our squad and most of all I want them to make Mac Jones look very bad. We don’t him gaining confidence beating a better team in game 1, and yes, I said we’re the better team. Instead, I want the new Tua to have a great game and give NE a taste of what’s to come for the next decade or so of Miami Dolphins dominance!
GO DOLPHINS!!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
T minus 142 hours
This is going to be the longest week. Good to get started with some college games but can not wait!
I’ve amassed an impressive pile of laundry in preparation!
Sunday will be here before we know it, especially for some of us who are older, time flies. LOL
Mack Hollins is a stud! Lynn Bowden & Ford are no slouches.
no shortage of weapons there.
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wyoming85 says:
September 6, 2021 at 2:17 pm
Joe Schad
@schadjoe
Tua’s top receivers were Mack Hollins, Lynn Bowden and Isaiah Ford. On Sunday, even without Will Fuller, Jaylen Waddle, DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson should be dressed.
Hollins had a great camp and is stud on STs. But as far as all of them as WRs, they don’t have much production. You won’t find any of them on anyone’s fantasy teams because of the lack of production. You might be the only person who thinks that’s a quality group of WRs. They’re role players at best.
Hollins may be our best rec
No he’s not. I hope he has a great season though. 🙂
if you Fest people get a chance you may want to have dinner at the Rustic Inn, a Crab place and a landmark of S FL.
been there as long as i can remember, first went there in 1971, still open!
Back in the superbowl days Stratfords bar on HLWD Blvd was a huge Dolphin bar, plenty of players hung out there.
I met Larry Csonka in apprx 1971, I was playing football at west hlwd optimist near perry airport, we all were in line to get his autograph.
Hollins is an animal, he will definitely help this offense if the QB can get him the ball.
i hear Jackson has Covid, if he’s un vaccinated he will miss the opener, automatic 10 day quaranteen
same with adam shaheen
Jackson is vaccinated. The only player I’ve heard that isn’t is Shaheen but not sure if he’s the only one.
I read something somewhere I can’t remember that Shaheen is out for Sunday’s game but he’s also injured and may not have played anyway.
Mike Garafolo@MikeGarafolo
The #Saints are re-signing WR Chris Hogan today, source says. Impressed them this summer. Was always the plan to bring him back as part of the roster reshuffle following the cut to 53.
He’s still open. 😉
They should call that guy AM/PM because he’s always open…
They called him 7/11, always open.
Wow, really? I bet he has an ugly girlfriend though…
Now you’re fucking with me. LOL
LOL
He likes playing against top competition. He’s battled Gilmore quite well and he feeds off of it. If Parker could stay healthy he’d be one of the best WRs in the game. He just always has something nagging him which causes him to miss games and can’t play at 100%.
Chris Hogan has bigger concerns than how his wife looks.
Yes, she was the subject of many conversations when he was on the Dolphins.
“Tagovailoa blossomed before our eyes during training camp and the preseason, showcasing accuracy, anticipation and leadership in Miami’s new offense. Expect Tagovailoa to show he has improved.”
– Sun Sentinel’s Omar Kelly on Tua 🐬
Omar is not the most complimentary person.
I like Mack Hollins. He works hard and he is versatile. However he is far from our best WR. He is a ham and egger. He has good size but not great speed for a WR. He is a little small for a TE. His hands are not the best. There is a reason the WR starved Eagles let him go in the first place.
He’s on the roster because of his STs and that he had an impressive camp and PS at WR. But he has to show that in the RS on a consistent basis before he’s any kind of stud at WR. LOL
^^^^
27:09 mark of the video
I’m rooting for Hollins. He may be an ascending receiver later in his career. I’m rooting for him. I’ve been saying he makes the team since June. But STs is what keeps him on this team at the moment.
did you see the catch he made against the bears?
This game and video shows a lot of good things about what to expect on offense. A methodical get 1st downs type offense to set up big plays. Not much difference than what Joe Montana and Tom Brady succeeded with. The next step for Tua is more deep throws but I think they will come. But the more important throws are 3rd down and 2-minute. Those are the stats that help you score points and win games. Watch Chris Simms break it down after the first video. This is the difference that we’ve seen in Tua.
ORob, have you not seen me say I like Hollins? Yes I saw that catch he made against the Bears. I said he was making the team on STs alone back in June and he solidified that by playing well at WR in TC and the PS. He’s not Julio Jones though. LOL
From the words of my very good friend Home,
dude, it’s all right to be an out of touch out of towner
I’m not relying on Fuller to be our go-to-guy, he’s a speed playmaker. I want him along with all the WR, TE and RB’s to do. Do your job. Move the ball. That’s your job. It starts at QB and Tua knows that. Let’s go!!! Go Phins!!!!
That song “Part Time Wilson” by Stevie Wonder keeps playing through my head.
This team has a ton of potential and I hope it’s realized this season. There will be nothing better than watching these guys ball out and piling up wins.
I endorse this message. Except they are overestimating how much NE will score.
https://phinphanatic.com/2021/09/06/3-reasons-miami-dolphins-will-dismantle-patriots-sunday/
🤪
Funny, but don’t underestimate there D as the article does, they were great in PS.
Their front 7 was all over it, including Judon, who was a terror.
With their top CB out we should find success in the air.
If the cheats only score 17 points I like our chances
Think the difference week 1 will be Tua’s escapability vs Jones lack of
Cheats had 3 significant opt outs last year, linebacker Dont’a Hightower, safety Patrick Chung and offensive tackle Marcus Cannon
Those 3+ all of their FA signings and Mac Jones make them a completely different team
You know the big cheat will have them ready to go
Don’t take them for granted
Chung retired
I don’t disagree with your conclusion though. I think this is going to be a very tough game.
Good to hear
With Hightower back, don’t think we’ll be rushing for 250 Sunday
Cannon is a wash, because their OL seems to be great (allowed to hold) no matter who is in
Chung retired makes there secondary worse than I thought
With Godchaux in we won’t be seeing much pressure up the middle, Tua’s lane for escaping
Big problem will be who is going to slow down Judon
I think the pats are banking on being a tough defensive team with a solid ground game
But in order to do that and win they have to limit mistakes as well.
I think it’s going to be a hard fought game, but we can take control if we force Mac Jones into mistakes
I also think we can take control by scoring early
I’m gonna be a little upset if we go Through The half and it’s a low scoring tight game but that is very realistic if we don’t either force turnovers or score early
LOL
Starting to see a theme with ESPN
On this day Sept 7th Buddy Holly and a favorite dog of most of you share the same birthday 🐕🎼🎸👍
It’s rough looking at these articles about pre 2021 season projections or unit groupings
So much is riding on what we might do vs what we’ve done in the past
Trevor Lawrence ranked higher than Tua, while he may have more upside, playing on the Jags he’s going to suck this year
An article ranking triplets has us 26th, but NE is 32. Most of our units are deeper, than top heavy
I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 2 trick plays from both teams
Not sure but trick plays, but my guess is Mac Jones sees every exotic blitz they can think of.
Happy Birthday Doggie have a great day man
Hope the roosters knew and gave you some sleep this morning. 🙂
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday 🐕
FEST – Oct 24 against the Falcons
Will be a Chef Wa tailgate and the night before as usghe (haven’t checked with D&B’s yet but should be there). Want to get down to final seat numbers.
This is based on memory so please chime in if missed you. And most definitely tell how many in your party if more than you. And confirm if in.
IN
Mike E (+1 and?)
OD
Ken
Krishna
Bookman
Steve (+5?)
Son (+ how many?)
Capt Stubbs (any guests?)
Krishna
Bookman
Phelon (own seats)
Chef Wa (+1)
POSSIBLES
Toba (+1)
Dog (come’on man)
Damian (+1)
Could still be you…. And don’t take it personal if you said were in and forgot.
Yes +5
Just to make sure — a total of 6? Are you guys coming to the night before?
Not making it this year brother. We wish we could and so look forward to seeing all of you but this year we have to much going on.
That’s a crusher man, but get it with the move and all.
Unfortunately I’m out this Fest. You guys picked the wrong week again. (I didn’t even vote this time)
Is your brother getting married or having a birthday again? 🙂
His birthday happens that weekend every year and we plan a getaway together on his B-day weekend every year. Doing a helicopter fly-in hunting trip this year.
Sounds cool. Not Fest cool but still cool. 🙂
Forgot that ORob said he was coming not just to D&Bs but the game this year.
Yes +1
Thanks for birthday wishes everyone.
What are you, 364 in dog years?
Happy B-day either way.
365.🐕
Rock – What are you hunting?
My brother will be hunting Elk. I will be carrying a camera with a long lens. I don’t like Elk but I really enjoy the camping and being in the wilderness roughing it. I have to pay full price for the guided hunt, but I won’t have to pay for the kill. My Brother hopes to fill his freezer.
For me it is just something we can do together that we both enjoy. The tour sets up the camp before we get there, flies in all the supplies per our requests and guides the hunt for 3 days, will dress and butcher the kill and fly us all back out.
Happy Birthday 🐕! Gonna miss you guys at the Fest! 😢
We’ll be there in spirit with all of you. We will miss this trip as we always have so much fun.
Son, I will call you Friday of the Fest so we can still talk shit to keep the tradition going.😆🐕🎸🎼
And I will drink a shit ton of whiskey to keep it real.
I really don’t care for any game meat that I have tried. Bison I really like, but it is not really “Game” anymore as they are farm raised. Elk, dear and hog all taste like crap IMO. Meat tastes much better when bought with cellophane wrapper. LOL
Venison is good, if done right, have had it good/bad
So, you all get to sit when the Defense is on the field this year. No stand and make noise cop will be there to remind you. 😉
LOL — we also won’t have to worry if anyone in a Falcons jersey is in the row in front of you. 🙂
LOL that poor couple from the Packers!! LOL I had them standing when their team was on offense.
Drives me crazy in baseball, when the home team is out in the field and some dumbass starts a wave or at VGK games and someone starts the Go Knights Go chant and the other team is on a power play or just has the puck
Little Bro’s big 50 this year. Holy crap!
Oh shit it’s the year he gets old mans balls. You need to coach him how to sit down properly.
I already started sending him links to extra thick toilet seats to help keep them out of the cold water. LOL Water can get really chilly out there in CO.
Woof woof 🎂 🎉 🥳 🐶 🐕 🐩
Thanks Ken.
Sad story. I was waiting to this week to say anything until I heard more.
My wife’s friend from TN and the rest of her family have not wanted to get vaccinated. However, her daughter had transferred to a college in Virginia and was required to get vaccinated in order to attend. After her first shot of the Moderna vaccine she was found dead the next day in her bed. They ruled out any allergic reaction. Her autopsy just revealed a significantly enlarged heart. I thought that was just a side affect of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
I know this is said to be rare but actually how rare? They don’t check everyone after they get the vaccine to see if they have developed myocarditis or even pericarditis. They don’t really know and say it is rare based on the very small # who have died or hospitalized after getting the vax in relation to the millions who have received it. How many people have had this condition and did not know. No one knows. Fucking sad man.
Sad, but I am more pissed that a mandate to attend a school she is paying for has ended her life on Earth!
They should start suing these places for mandating
I don’t know about suing Steve. Man, she was such a beautiful young girl with a great head on her shoulders. She was a good athlete and a cheerleader. She was only going to school in VA cause her BF got a basketball scholarship there. Otherwise she would have went to college close to home in TN that has just a small amount of schools with that mandate.
Don’t know if they can either, but…
It is sad as anything. Based on the studies about that condition impacts only a few out of every million people who get vaccinated. Doesn’t make it any the less tragic.
Sorry to hear, bbm.
Not to be nosey, but how can you rule out an “allergic” reaction? I’m mystified.
Not sure either Krishna. The mom said that was what they were told cause there were no signs of her airway being affected. I’m with you on the ruling out an allergic reaction though. It was an adverse reaction of some kind.
Abso-fucking-lutely! IMO, of course, and it’s a professional one!
I know anaphylaxis occurs mainly 15-30 min after a shot but she got the shot in the morning and was with her mom all day.
I put “allergic” in quotes for a reason, adverse is a better term. I’m sure there was a toxicolgy report to rule out foul play. You never know what happens on college campuses and their surrounding hoods.
I just don’t think or know how you ever know what triggered this response by the body resulting in death. But, to try and rule out a causal effect from the vaccine because it wasn’t an anaphylactic response is not responsible either. The fact that it was within 24 hours of receiving such a cocktail is highly suspect. Imo.
So sad BBM.. I had pericarditis last year and it was no joke. I was in the er twice in one week. If you have underlying conditions you should consult with your doctor before any jab. But the problem is some people don’t know they have these conditions until after the fact.
Stanget, for the fest Krishna + 2 tickets at least for total of 3. Sister and BIL want to come if that’s ok.
Stangerx….fat fingers
Number is getting up there but I’ll make it work.
HB Phindog….still looking forward to hear you play one day.
You should. Man does a mad show.
You will my friend and I thought you did 4 years ago when we had the whole boardwalk hanging out at Neptune’s at 1am. Oh and I heard about that the next day from the front office, but they where cool. Thanks for the BD wishes. 🐕🎸🎼🥃🥃
Happy Birthday Phindog!!
Thanks Bookman !!
Krishna, I was hoping you would respond to my post above and you did. I respect your medical opinion.
Phindog, Happy Birthday! Sorry to poop on your parade.
You didn’t and thank you.
FEST – Oct 24 against the Falcons (updated)
Will be a Chef Wa tailgate and the night before as usghe (haven’t checked with D&B’s yet but should be there). Want to get down to final seat numbers.
This is based on memory so please chime in if missed you. And most definitely tell how many in your party if more than you. And confirm if in.
IN
Mike E (+1 and?)
OD
Ken
Krishna (+2)
Bookman
Steve (+5)
Son (+ how many?)
Capt Stubbs (any guests?)
Bookman
Phelon (own seats)
Chef Warren (+1)
POSSIBLES
Toba (+1)
Damian (+1)
ORob
Could still be you…. And don’t take it personal if you said were in and forgot.
Are you charging Bookman twice ?
LOL…. that mug needs its own ticket. 🙂
Was looking at Week 1 roster depth chart. Only surprise is Phillips is 3rd string which is 7th out of 7 LB’s on the 53 man roster. Starting LB’s will be Baker, Roberts and AVG.
Offensive line coach Lemuel Jeanpierre said Tuesday that Jesse Davis, Liam Eichenberg and Greg Little are options at left tackle if Jackson cannot play. Jeanpierre also mentioned center Michael Deiter as an option, but that seems unlikely.
Happy Birthday Doggy!
Thanks Brother.
7 years in the league so no waivers
Steve are you and your crew going to be there for the night before get together?
Haven’t made any plans yet for that
Does that mean maybe, probably not or what? I do need to plan for how much food.
What’s the night before? Thought it was Dave and Busters
Dave & Busters it is (normally). We get a private area and put out a spread.
Let me ask them
That’s a shame that injuries have derailed him.
Could bring him back this year too
Phindog, Happy B-Day, Bro! Make it a good one!
Thanks my man !! The quandary I’m having right now is do I go to the place were steak and lobster is they’re Tuesday night special or drive further to a place that has the best prime rib I’ve had and my wife loves the margaritas? Shit I guess I just answered my own question 🐕😳
Really debating prime rib vs lobster in the desert
You got me there. It’s no debate but I will tell you the Tuesday special is pretty effing good for the desert. This place has surprised so far and I’m only 45 minutes from you and the west fest is to rich for my blood. The cheapest nosebleed seats were $ 375.00 😳
Stanger, what’s the cost per person at D&Bs?
Your drinks and your presence.
Ok, thanks they asked
Who’s going to win AFC East?
Stephen A Scmuck says, Funs don’t have a QB, so they’re out, the cheats will win the division (even though their qb hasn’t played a down yet they have a qb)
Stanger – Just me and the wifey this Fest – Thanks!
Brian is the best and hope to meet your other sons ,so glad this is the fest we will miss. Well no i don’t , I really wanted to go to this fest but life happens .
Son..^^^ just in case I missed a story 😆
Yeah man, you all will be missed, you, Annette and Billy. We;ll just have to party harder next year to make up for it. Maybe I’ll get my kids to both come, we’ll see,
Sorry the kids won’t make, but always a chance each year when the trip is to Miami instead of Cleveland or Buffalo.
Happy Birthday Phindog!
Thank you Herd ! But just so you know I will not be doing any laundry today. 🐕😎🥃🥃👍
Happy Birthday, Dog-faced Pony Soldier!
Thanks …
I think ? No thanks man and thanks for your service.🇺🇸
There should’ve been a comma somewhere but I missed it and Mike E will educate me on proper comma placement 😆🐕🥃🥃
LOL…Mike is a comma dictator
I can’t believe you remembered that.
Rock – Sounds like an awesome hunting trip. Who is the outfitter? I may have to schedule with him.
Hey guys
Serious topic
With all that’s going on in the world, take a few minutes to watch this clip. It’s really important
https://twitter.com/theflyingpig44/status/1435375213739487235?s=21
Too funny but Rocks Lil bro is going through this now that he’s 50 and us ball draggers need to help him get through life even if he’s Canadian. My favorite 3 people are from Canada.
My 3 favorite Canadians are from Canada 😎
https://images.app.goo.gl/Lw2Jhh94iCRPCK268
doggie: just meant to post pic above but hey , now ya have the recipe too 👍👍
Have a great bday friend
Stanger: holding out hope but 90% no Fest for us this year …. Put us as a no… if the world shifts and we come will let ya know.. still have rooms across the US booked but have cancellation availability…
That ain’t cool to hear at all. Is it travel restrictions?
Mostly Restrictions including at least 4 Covid tests at 175-200 a pop…, unsure if we would be considered fully vaxed as we have Mixed doses.. driving we’d consider… flying not so much …
Yes +1
Never mind the above post.
I started this party to early!!
Phindog happy birthday and you share this BIRTHDAY with no other than ME! Stella’s all around
And by the way I do have a lot to say!!!
Everyone of you all rock
Happy B-Day, mon Capt! Hope you’ve had an outstanding day, man!
Thanks mf had a great day and unfortunately pig. About to have some pork ribs
That’s awesome!! Happy birthday brother 🐕🥃🥃👍
Well it looks like he has his retainer fee. “Allegedly!
18 women who say we had no incidents doesn’t matter if one did.
Yeah and for some reason i understood it mean than of the 22, 18 of those were recanting.
It’s just the other side’s “wiitnesses”.
I just wouldn’t bring it here. Why?
Ii’s a team, and there would be way too much focus on 1 of 53. Fuck that…
Recanting = paid?
That too….and also to my point. It’s a shitshow. Why step in the shit?
What is the ‘New Plateau of Weird”? It was a rehashing of everything up to the point he hasn’t been traded, lol.
That was a click title.
The praise “ new plateau of weird” kind of seems like an oxymoron
I’m kind of disappointed because I did click on it thinking I was going to read something like…Watson was recently caught on the street hunting for ‘massages’ wearing a big brimmed hat to hide his identity.
Happy Birthday Cap!
Happy B-Day to Doggie and Cap’n
You both share a birthday with our very own Zach Sieler
Sieler is one of the best low end pickups we’ve made in some time. He’s now a core DL for us.
He’s the guy the Ravens and Steelers always have two or three of. It’s surprising the Ravens let him get away.
Excellent example. Exactly that type of player. He can play DT/DE in different formations. Lunch pail type lineman, tall, gets his arms up and plays with a non-stop motor.
Based on what we’ve seen for a couple of years. This group is pretty damn good on the DL.
NT Raekwon Davis/John Jenkins
DL Christian Wilkins, Zach Sieler, Adam Butler
DE Emmanuel Ogbah
The willingness of Armando to report the details of a trade offer which may have never been made are honestly disappointing and exactly why I’m glad he’s not writing for the herald anymore
There’s not even a hint that he doubts what was reported from “nfl sources”
He could have easily written that article and said that it was reported or rumored but neither the Texans nor the Dolphins acknowledged that they were ever discussing the trade – but instead he’s reporting it and not questioning it
I also didn’t see anything new in that article?
What’s the new plateau of weird he is talking about. It doesn’t sound like anything new happened that we didn’t already know
Yeah, it was a waste and confused me at first. Good riddance.
Krishna, I want nothing to do with Watson. I want Tua to erase any thought of that in the future too.
Lol…..well so do I!
Can we just wait and see? I hope he steos up, but the team needs to step up, too. Everyone!
I think Tua will end all of the Watson talk, it just hasn’t happened yet.
^steps
Edge Brennan Scarlett making the team was a nice surprise. He’s kind of a backup/role type of player. But maybe he’s one of those guys who can have his best season in his 6th season.
We really need Jaelan Phillips to be what we drafted him for. Not sure how many snaps he gets early on, but in time we need that to increase because he makes impact plays. I think Van Ginkel is going to have a very good season.
I posted the Armando article above without having read it. What I can tell y’all? Journalists are protecting other journalists, even when what one journalist has stated doesn’t measure up to what another journalist has heard… and this is just the world of sports.
It’s no big deal. We’ve got a game to play on Sunday. 🙂
I like your attitude, Brother!
GO PHINS!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
I’m not criticizing the post – I’m just criticizing Armando
I totally understand ya, Pig. I realize you’re not a fan of Armando.
Agreed…. I wasn’t being critical of the poster, it was Armando. Never thought he was special and never thought he brought intel, in any form. He always seemed to state the obvious and tried to make something of nothing, imo.
Just thought he was around for a long time and not really a student of the game. Just liked to gossip……lol
Armando put out a ‘title’ that made it seem like new news when there was none. But that’s his job. To attract readers. We all know he had and maybe still does have good insider info. on the Phins for years. That intel I appreciated, but his editorial stuff was always fluff to me.
Do you think he writes his own titles?
Maybe, you learn that as a journalist. Marketing is part of that field.
Happy Birthday Captain!!!
A handful of members of the 2021 Miami Dolphins practice squad should be operating at a higher level of focus this week; because they may well get “the call” this week with Miami set to clash with the Patriots on Sunday. The Dolphins have protected three players on the practice squad; a feature that prevents other teams from poaching PS players each week for a promotion to the active roster. The three players Miami protected?
QB Reid Sinnett
DE Jabaal Sheard
LB Calvin Munson
Liked Hart coming into the league, but he’s been a major bust, so far
He’s got talent, he just can’t seem to put it together
Ravens TE Mark Andrews signs four-year, $56M extension
Entering the league, he was mainly a receiving threat like Gesicki. He has developed into a well rounded TE and is now the 3rd highest paid TE in the league.
Gesicki has improved a little in blocking but not nearly as much as Andrews has. Does Gesicki get paid like Andews? More? Or less?
if they do the contract right now, I don’t think so, but if he has the year I expect him to have then it’ll be close.
The fact that Calvin Munson is one of our three protected practice squad players is sweeter than yoohoo. If he stuck on the 53, I’d buy his jersey, and I don’t believe in buying jersies.
We don’t have to re-sign Gesicki right now. He doesn’t want out of town either. He can play for a contract in 2021 or get franchised. Not worried about him.
Yeah, not worried about him either. Saw the extension Andrews got and was wondering what Gesicki will command.
I don’t think he’s going anywhere either, the problem is paying him 16m per after this season.
I bet he signs real quick though, the dominoes seem to fall after one signs
Under the radar player for us is DeVante Parker healthy and playing his game with Tua. He’s my sleeper. I know he gets banged up. If he’s good most of the time, I see Parker having a big year. Tua’s accuracy and his skills. 🙂
What I like about Parker in this offense is, that he’s an outlet downfield for Tua, even when not open
In years past, with RT, our 3rd down O was atrocious on all accounts
I’d watch the receivers jog downfield trying to maneuver between 7 or 8 dbs, RT having no one open causing him to hold it too long, then sack or throw away
RT had no clue had to use Parker the right way, then Fitz came and surprise, surprise Parker has a big year
Tua has learned how to use him like Fitz did
That did happen but to be fair, RT is doing just fine in TEN with Brown. Sometimes it’s timing.
Brown gets open
RT has issues with pocket presence and accuracy, as a result, fitting the ball in tight spaces is a problem
When he has a running game, he can be very successful with play action
He is pretty good throwing outside the pocket too
We have our QB in Tua. Brissett is here on a 1 year contract. It is possible we roll with Sinnett as the #2 next year. With that thought, we would need to draft a QB late or UDFA. Three candidates I am keeping an eye on are:
Jake Haener, Senior, Fresno State. He’s completed 72.5% of his passes with 4 TD’s 0 INT through 2 games. This past game, he was down 21-6 in 2nd qtr against #11 Oregon and brought them back to take a 24-21 lead in the 4th qtr. Oregon came back and won 31-24. He had good #’s last year also during a shortened season.
Tanner Mordecai, Junior, SMU. He was stuck behind Kyler Murray, Jalen Hurts and Spencer Rattler at Oklahoma so he transferred to SMU and won the starting job there. He completed 80% of his passes for 317 yards, 7 TD’s and 0 INT’s in his first game for SMU. Yes, it was against a smaller school but the dude has game.
Bailey Zappe, Senior, Western Kentucky. He transferred from Houston Baptist. He had good numbers there last year and just ok before that. His first game for Western Kentucky he completed 80% of his passes for 424 yards, 7 TD’s and 1 INT.
Accuracy in college is one thing, but if these guys don’t have NFL arms, like Doughty lacked, they won’t make it
What’s the arm talent of these 3?
Zach Wilson had big numbers too his senior season against inferior talent, looked the same way in PS and has a big arm, so his skill may work in the NFL
Steve, Mordecai has the strongest arm and probably best all round. Haener probably the smallest arms of the 3 but has the best footwork and a threat to run. Good at RPO. Real quick and good pocket presence. Very accurate on crossers. Zappe would be an UDFA and a project. Strong arm to all areas but poor footwork.
If PS is any indication, think Parker will loose some targets to Gesicki, the other TEs, and the RBs
Tua seems to have learned the take what the D gives you method, it works for Brady and with his accuracy, why not?
Cheats get in cover 0 and he’ll make them pay over the top, cover 2 and he’ll hit the shorter stuff, with rac possibilities
I see short stuff as Tua’s bread and butter, with an occasional downfield throw mixed in when open or a 50 50 ball to Parker
Parker is going to have to get more separations, if he wants more targets
If Parker is healthy for the most part he gets about 70 catches this year. Slants 7-10, the standard out – 10 yards, and the fake in or out and go route down the sideline for high point chunk yardage. When he was younger and not injured he was a great deep post target. Not sure he’ll do a lot of that anymore. Gesicki is going to be the seam and post target. Waddle, Wilson, Fuller and Grant – get the ball in the hands of speed.
Unless we throw significantly more passes than last year, I find it hard to believe any 1 guy will get a large amount
We have too many weapons to force throws to 1 guy
I don’t think 70 is a crazy number for one guy. It’s not like one guy catching 140+. LOL
That said, I can’t say Parker will stay healthy enough to do that. Williams and Hollins will likely pitch in. Gesicki at TE. What about Waddle, Wilson, Fuller and Grant? Speed!!!!
I know Fuller will not be active for game one. But he’ll be part of the season.
We have lots of weapons at every skill position.
It always comes down to pass pro and the run game – the backs as receivers too.
We’re going to be hard to defend. Tua picks his target regardless of position.
Tua picks his target based on who is open, starting with his first read, but backs and TEs tend to be open more than WRs, because they don’t usually have anyone lined up on them at LOS
Saturday, I mentioned putting Kenneth Walker, MSU on my RB watch list. Another I added who will be available late is D’Vonte Price os FIU. Big, 6’2 215 with nice breakaway speed.
Phindog says:
September 7, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Too funny but Rocks Lil bro is going through this now that he’s 50 and us ball draggers need to help him get through life even if he’s Canadian. My favorite 3 people are from Canada.
LOL My brothers and sisters are all American. (Born in the USA) My oldest sister and I are the only siblings of the 7 that was born in Canada. Her before my Mother moved to the US and me when she was visiting grandma in Montreal and I decided to come 4 weeks early. LOL
I bust my Mom’s chops that she couldn’t just keep her legs crossed for another week when she was supposed to be home in FL.
Do you still live around the Rocklege area?
Steve, just keep moving the ball. Stats smats. LOL
Lol, where did you hear that line of bs😝
Tim Knight says:
September 8, 2021 at 9:35 am
Under the radar player for us is DeVante Parker healthy and playing his game with Tua. He’s my sleeper…
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DeVante is one of my favorite players, he’s essentially our ‘#1 WR’, but I agree that he could be a sleeper for us.
Me? I’m going with Albert Wilson. He may not be a redzone target, but he’s going to move the chains between the 20s and I think very few opponents are game-planning for him specifically.
Thanks Flo, but think only the animals AKA U75ers were worried
So now we have the Mu COVID variant where current vaccines may not help.
“Health officials believe mu is even more transmissible than the delta variant and has the potential to resist vaccines.”
https://news.yahoo.com/mu-covid-19-variant-now-213800388.html
Think you just get vaccinated to keep the disease from being majorly destructive
^^^^^^
And if enough people are vaccinated the spread will slow down and so will the mutations
There’s no proof of that
From what I’ve read months ago, You can expect plenty of mutations of Covid
That’s just the way viruses work and as long as the virus can survive in any host, it can mutate. The 1918 influenza pandemic actually had a couple of waves over the course of a few years bc of mutations. But that pandemic was much more deadly. It’s a good reference though if you want to look at history and guess or try to predict what happens
If vaccines are not effective against that variant – the possibility of developing one, in time, that is effective exists. So I’m not personally concerned about that but I know different people feel differently about vaccines and won’t be excited about getting a new one
I’m sure people are going to be frustrated about that – but that’s just part of dealing with the unknown and new issues.
Even with new mutations, I think we are on pace to getting past the whole thing in time
Key word time🤔
Why is that lying mfer Fauci still running the show? can’t expect things to get better until he’s gone
All he’s doing is covering his tracks as the nose gets longer and longer
Nothing I posted has anything to do with Fauci
That’s clearly a political position and I don’t really want to debate things that people already feel strongly about
I’m just saying mutations were/are expected and fighting covid is probably expected to continue for a little while longer
Davis – O
Hollins – O
Roberts – D
McCourty – D
Fejedelem – ST
All named as team captains, voted by the players
Guess those make sense, but the boneheads really should’ve made Tua a capt
Stanger put me down for 4 at D&Bs
Stanger I’m working out my tix total should be able to confirm this evening
You coming with a group? I’m running out of tix. But then a few folks always drop out and (have actually thought about this scenario) — there’s always stubhub.
Plus 3 maybe plus 4
Feel free to go f^ck yourself, CBS. I’ll be illegally streaming it, so a giant eff you to you too, NFL.
X 2
Didn’t get the last PS game, because CBS decided we needed 2 feeds (Fox) for the Raiders game
lol, that’s messed up
https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2021&wk=1
Thankfully I get Pitt at Buff for the 10 o’clock game instead of the Chargers vs WFT.
We win, no matter who loses that one.
I’d rather have a Pitt win, but it will be better for the WC, if Pitt loses, if you believe Pitt is a playoff contender. I’m not sure if they are
Buffalo is my SB pick, and I give us next to no chance to win the division, so I’ll be looking at all other games through a WC lens in terms of who I want to win or lose. I think Pitt is on the bubble of being a WC team, and we might be too, so I’d rather have Pitt lose.
If Pitt wins, and we win week 1 and 2, I’ll revise my opinion about our chances to win the division and start looking at those games differently, but that is the way I see it right now.
I have a number of rabid football fan friends, and not a single one of them wants to watch the Browns vs anybody, even the Chiefs. And I’ve never even known an actual Browns fan since the original Browns left Cleveland. (I have one buddy who is a Ravens fan now who was originally a Browns fan. I’m glad I never had to make a choice like that.)
I get the Browns are relevant again, and may even be one of the top 3 teams in the AFC, but I’m guessing it must be casual fans that would rather see that game.
My dad is from Cleveland, born in Pitt lived there 2 years, lives in LA, big Brown’s fan, hates the Rams, because they left Clev
I’m a part time Brown’s fan, as I am a Steelers fan, but once Fins come into the picture they both take a big backseat
Went to see him this past weekend, stayed at a friend’s house that lives right next to Dodger stadium
My Friday night music last weekend was the Green Day concert in Dodger stadium, could hear it great from his house
Sunday was the Aventura concert, not quite as good
Kind of an odd combo (Steelers/Browns), but I have a weird combination of sports teams, so no judgement, lol.
Does your dad also follow both since he’s originally from Pitt?
FEST – Oct 24 against the Falcons (Updated)
Will be a Chef Wa tailgate and the night before as usghe (haven’t checked with D&B’s yet but should be there). Want to get down to final seat numbers.
This is based on memory so please chime in if missed you. And most definitely tell how many in your party if more than you. And confirm if in.
IN
Mike E (+1)
OD
Ken
Krishna (+2)
Bookman
Steve (+5)
Son (+ 3 or 4?)
Capt Stubbs (+1)
Phelon (own seats)
Chef Wa (+1)
stanger
POSSIBLES
Toba (+1)
Damian (+1)
ORob
The Monday night game intrigues me. Ravens at Las Vegas. I’m not sure what to expect out of the Raiders this year. They may be a bubble WC team, or if they continue the trend of late last season, they may not be that good.
The Ravens are expected to be vying for their division, and they are good seemingly every year. I expect them to put a hurting on the Raiders, but this will be the real opener for them won’t it? I know they played in the stadium last year, but Monday will be the first regular season game with fans, if I’m not mistaken.
Correct
Coming back from LA they have signs on the 215, that warn people of the game on Monday, consider alternate routes
I’m kinda surprised the team didn’t vote Tua one of the captains after all the crap he had to endure this offseason.
Same here. Actually, I’m kind of shocked that Tua wasn’t named a captain.