It’s only the 4th week of the NFL season, but this matchup against our division rival Buffalo Bills is quite an interesting matchup. The Bills, despite having a 2-1 record have allowed and NFL 2nd best 11.7 PPG. On the flip side, the Miami Dolphins offense have scored an NFL leading 43.3 PPG, mostly due to the 70 point output last week against the Denver Broncos. What makes this matchup so fascinating to me, the Dolphins defense was supposed to be an improved unit, perhaps even a top unit, while the Bills were expected to take a step back after losing LB Tremaine Edmunds in FA to the Chicago Bears. So far, the Bills are just a hair behind the Cleveland Browns who have allowed an NFL low 10.7 PPG, while the Vic Fangio Dolphins unit has allowed 23.7 PPG good for a below average 20th in the NFL. So something has to give here, with the NFL best offense against very close to the best NFL defense. Oh, by the way, the Bills are 2nd in the NFL in scoring, right behind our Dolphins at 30.3 PPG. Dolphins fans who are looking at this game as an easy Dolphins win simply aren’t looking at this game realistically. The last 3 meetings have been decided by 3 points or less.
One of the most surprising changes in the Buffalo Bills offense is the return of their rushing attack. We all know how dangerous QB Josh Allen is rushing the football, but last year’s 2nd RD pick, James Cook has 267 yards, while QB Josh Allen has just 89 yards rushing. Perhaps even more of a turnaround, the Dolphins rushing attack has been even more impressive, no doubt mostly due to the offensive output against the Broncos last week. While the Bills have 448 yards rushing, the Dolphins have 565 yards rushing, and the 15 lbs of muscle that Raheem Mostert added are paying dividends, as Mostert has 240 yards rushing and an eye opening 6 TD’s. The debut of rookie De’Von Achane was off the charts, 208 yards on just 19 carries for an absurd 10.9 YPC. Passing is not quite as even. Josh Allen has a pedestrian 90.3 passer rating, in large part due to his 5 TD’s and 4 INT’s with 728 yards passing. On the flip side, QB Tua Tagovailoa has a 121.9 QBR with 8 TD’s and only 2 INT’s and 1024 yards passing.
As you all know, I just hate when our players get caught in the hype machine, and our young 3rd year LB Jaelan Phillips has been absolutely crushed by it. It appears as if Jaelan Phillps will miss the Buffalo game, and it looks likely that C Connor Williams may also miss this contest with a groin injury. Williams still has a chance to play, and although LT Terron Armstead only logged a limited practice yesterday, he’s likely to play. Unfortunately, this is the wrong week to have anyone on this O-line out, especially considering how well this unit has performed. Good news is WR Jaylen Waddle has been cleared from concussion protocol and got in a full practice yesterday. If Connor Williams can’t go, Liam Eichenberg will likely play C, and while his snaps are more accurate than his predecessor Connor Williams, we all know his blocking hasn’t been up to snuff. Like I said, bad week to make O-line substitutions.
While the Dolphins were pouring it on with a record breaking 10 offensive TD’s last week, The Bills defense pounded Commanders QB Sam Howell all day long to the tune of 9 sacks, 4 INT’s and 1 forced fumble and fumble recovery. Truth is, if we’re being honest, I know I expected a much better defense here in Miami with Vic Fangio. It’s also very early in the season, we haven’t yet completed a 1/4 of the season and it can definitely take time for a scheme to take hold. It’s not that the defense has been awful, it just hasn’t been better than last year, which in and of itself is a disappointment. The Bills have 12 sacks, our defense has 8, not a huge disparity, and much like our offensive numbers are skewed by last weeks Broncos game, the Bills are defensive numbers are aided by their dominant game against the Commanders.
To be clear, it’s still very possible that C Connor Williams plays, he did log a limited practice yesterday, so I wouldn’t rule him out. It’s just that you don’t want to exacerbate an injury any further and lose that player for an extended period of time, but if he can go, as I previously mentioned, this is not the week for an O-line substitution. For some bad news, both WR’s River Cracraft (shoulder) and Erik Ezukanma (neck) both did not practice, but I remind you that Jaylen Waddle will be suiting up. This means opportunities for Berrios who has already been wonderful, and Robbie Chosen who caught his first TD last week in a Dolphins uniform. Our old friend AVG, Andrew Van Ginkel has played so well this season, and surely has had a much larger role in this defense, both week 1 where he played inside, and then of course last week because of Jaelan Phillps injury. I would like to point out something that concerns me, our 2 top tacklers thus far this season are DB’s. Safeties Jevon Holland (33), and DeShon Elliott (22) are tops, and not too far behind are CB’s Kader Kohou (16) and Xavien Howard (15). I would think this is not a good trend, and hopefully once the Fangio defensive scheme takes hold, this will even out.
I really don’t know what to expect, although I would be surprised if this was an offensive shootout. I feel like these divisional games are much more measured and careful, and although last year’s playoff game was a 34-31 shootout of sorts, I think the scores will be lower. There’s a lot on the line for such an early season matchup, but the Bills don’t want the Dolphins to have a 2 game advantage on them, and the Dolphins would like nothing more to potentially be the only undefeated team in the NFL and also hold a 2 game edge on their division rival Bills, who have won the division each of the last 3 seasons. I expect us to try and run the ball often, and don’t expect another 300 + yards rushing for the Dolphins. Josh Allen loves playing against us, he owns us, he’s 9-2, but more importantly, 6-0 at home in Buffalo. For perspective, I’ll remind you that our last 3 games against the Bills have been decided by 3 points or less (34-31), (32-29), and a Dolphins victory (21-19). All I know is this is MUST WATCH TV!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
For roughly 5 seasons or so, it was our Defense that kept us in games while our Offense totally failed us. NOW, it’s the polar opposite in a matter of 1 season.
Vic Fangio is universally respected as one of the very best Defensive minds (if not the very best) in the modern game. What’s going on?
Is Drew Lock still sporting the Sandy Duncan pixie haircut? (I’m not allowed to say Lesbian bob anymore)
😆
I think our D can handle this O next week. One bad thing, the crowd will probably be more sympathetic to them in Miami….
I still think someone is spiking his testosterone supplements with estrogen
LOL
Perhaps good news…
https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-injuries
Dang it…
https://www.thephinsider.com/2023/10/2/23900775/miami-dolphins-optimistic-that-connor-williams-and-jaelan-phillips-return-to-practice-this-week
Visited my mom tonight at the hospital. First of all, she doesn’t have much short term memory. BUT, she did have enough to know she watched the Dolphins game yesterday. So she starts asking me, what happened to the Dolphins yesterday? Didn’t they score a lot of points the other day? They didn’t yesterday Did you watch? They didnt do very well at all yesterday. What happened to them? 5 minutes later, same conversation. I’m usually pretty good, try to go along, but the third time around, told her I can’t have this conversation again. 🤦🏼♀️
That is hard Herd . Even without involving/reliving a Fins loss..I went through that with my mom as well .. for the first few years I just thought she was hammered when she phoned … then as I realized was Alzheimer’s I felt kinda bad for it …
It’s hard, but I meant that to be funny. The entire time, my sister was standing where my mom couldn’t see her and was cracking up. You have to laugh when the opportunity is there.
I took it as funny, but as you know, I’ve been there with dad. Sometimes you have to laugh or you’d cry. I hope your mum doesn’t become disinhibited too – that’s a whole new recipe for disaster and nervous laughter too!
Positive vibes to Mama Herd and BBM’s sis.
Patriots are spm
and dead last
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1708948392095727972?s=20
Both of these brought some consolation ……….. there’s always someone worse off than you!
………. when Belicheck was check-mated
This struck a chord (as I mentioned on gameday when I said this must have been how the Broncs felt)
Speaking of someone worse off than you ………….
Be disappointed if these two don’t combine to give us 3 Ws
As MikeE knows only too well, Zach is a man of the people
Herd, we had similar situations with my sister. She is doing really well considering. She road to the beach west of Portland with my other sister she lives with and her son who came back on emergency leave from Italy. He’s in the USAF, an F16 crewchief/mechanic. Anyway, this just 8 days after heart attack, 3 stints and a pacemaker. She’s had an amazing recovery. She is just really sore as she has 3 cracked ribs from the CPR.
I continue to pray for your mother!
I really wish we could have drafted the local Pensacola product in CB Devon Witherspoon. He played his high school ball right behind my house almost. I can hear the band every game.
He would be starting as a rookie opposite X for sure (not counting Ramsey).
So far in 3 games (missed 1st game), he has 23 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 PD’s and just took his first NFL INT 97 yards for a TD. He’s a CB who hits like a safety.
Keeps getting worse for Pats.
Patriots OLB Matthew Judon (biceps) scheduled for surgery, expected to miss at least two months
Wow that’s a big loss.
Seahawks tie franchise record with 11 sacks in blowout win over Giants
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If we don’t get at least 4, we truly have a problem on defense.
Agreed
The Giants may be without RB SaQuon Barkley, OT Andrew Thomas, C John Michael Schmitz this week.
They could match us with our C, and OT missing!
What’s wrong with Ez E?
He has a neck injury that was from an old injury in college.
BBM – I think we truly have a problem with our defense
I agree with this sentiment but remain hopeful we are proven wrong.
I read somewhere in pre-season that VF was less them impressed with what he had inherited in respect of fit to his scheme. Based on below and the rest of what we had to endure Sunday night, he seems hellbent on making players fit scheme as opposed to the other way around. I’m not saying the latter method would work anyway, but the former has been significantly less than stellar to date.
MM sighting on Miami Beach?
I think our defense will come around
The problem is it might be very late this season
It’s come apart more than it’s come around, historically. Trotters crossed.
Lol
UK- I would love to see our defense come around, I just don’t see any reason why it will. Can’t believe Cam Smith can’t see playing time in this defense.
Also, will Phillips ever get healthy enough to not only play, but be a big impact player?
Fangio really got out schemed vs Buffalo. How can you go at the Bills with basically 2 DL in the game. What were we running? 4-2-5? It’s more like a 2-4-5.
That was a lot on Wilkins and Seiler. Raekwon Davis only played 23 snaps, Ogbah 17 snaps and Pili 5 snaps and that was mostly when the game was out of reach, especially for Pili.
Ogbah has only played 74 defensive snaps in 4 games. If I did my math correctly, that is over $54,000 he makes per snap at the current rate. That’s a bit expensive.
Teams are keeping us in nickel whether you call it 2-4-5 or 4-2-5. It looks good on paper but we’re not very good at it right now.
The Bills game is behind us. We all know the defense needs to be a shit ton better from the coaches coaching to the players playing.
This twit sums up everything that matters right now in one sentence:
I don’t know what Madden knows, but I have played the Panthers game three times tonight and each time it was raining.
What is the preferred Giant emoji?
This year – 💩
Got it! 😂
Looking for friendship. 😂
https://x.com/nfl/status/1709246293590024315?s=46&t=iJM4Q1l5mMck0UQRm2xJ-w
Howie’s List
Week 5
🐬 vs 💩
🦬 35 – 17🐬
💩 will probably make our defense look even shittier
Replacement for Sanders
No shit! Lol
WOOOO!!!
The ‘Ahsoka’ season finale was FANTASTIC!
Eich got a pass blocking grade of 4.2 out of 100 by PFF.
Ken – Wasn’t there a movie with Kathy Ireland in which she played a K?
Damn I forgot about that one
Necessary Roughness
Howie’s List
Week 5
🐬 vs 💩
🦬 35 – 17🐬
🐷 42 – 6 🐬
Just a “for fun” what-if … I really really wanted us to draft Parsons #6 (I think mf13 did as well). I love Waddle … but watching our defense against the run, and our LBs in general … and Parsons getting footing as “best player in the NFL” debates …
Would our OVERALL team be better with Parsons than Waddle?
That means considering the degree to which our offense drops compared to how the defense elevates.
I am fine rolling with Waddle (like I have a choice) lol … and I know we didn’t have Hill yet so we really needed a #1 for Tua who could run routes and get separation … so the situation heavily favored WR. My question is a ‘hindsight’ question, but I just felt Parsons was the biggest game changer who could be drafted in top 10 that year. (Player over position?)
I think our team would be better overall with Parsons. Our offense isn’t the problem, it’s the defense. At least at this point.
Yep- I’m a huge PSU fan and was beating the drum for him
LOL…what does an old fucker like me know? Absolutely, was my choice!
This is funny and a true story.
Some Ukraine soldiers captured a Russian tank just built in 2021. They were having some kind of issue with the engine or something. The Russian company who built the tank actually had a hotline for technical support where Russian soldiers could call to trouble shoot any problems with the tank. So, the Ukrainians called the number and the Russian tank company was more than helpful and talked them through the issue.
At the end of the phone call, the Ukrainian tank commander, asked that they make better equipment so their war trophies they capture will be more adequate. He then identified the unit he was with and ended with “Glory to Ukraine”.
That’s almost priceless.
Denver Broncos
2023 · 1-3-0
ROSTER CUTS
LB Randy Gregory is being released from the Broncos, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
Los Angeles Chargers
2023 · 2-2-0
TRADES
CB J.C. Jackson is being traded to the New England Patriots for a swap of late-round picks in 2025, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
New England Patriots
2023 · 1-3-0
TRADES
CB J.C. Jackson is being acquired from the Los Angeles Chargers for a swap of late-round picks in 2025, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
INJURIES
CB Christian Gonzalez is likely to miss the remainder of the 2023 season with a torn labrum from a dislocated shoulder, Rapoport reported, per sources. He is set to undergo surgery soon.
There are warrants for his arrest in Massachusetts for unpaid motor vehicle infractions
https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1709621907237060753/photo/1
We should have traded for Roquan as I wanted us to do. Instead, we passed on him and later traded for Brandon Chubb.
Bradley Chubb: #56 EDGE
Jerome Baker: #113 LB
So we’d have Roquan at MLB/ILB instead of Baker and AVG replacing Chubb.
Now AVG doesn’t have enough snaps to qualifiy at either EDGE or LB, but if I slighter lower the minimal snap threshold, AVG is the #8 EDGE.
Roquan Smith: #5 LB
Correction: I didn’t change the snap threshold back to normal.
Roquan Smith: #1 LB
Brandon = Bradley
LOL
Agreed 100%
Okay, now that I’ve got my shit reset and back to normal (after altering it to find AVG), I must issue 2 corrections from above.
Jerome Baker: #53 of 57 LBs
and
Bradley Chubb: #31 of 63 EDGEs
My point remains: we should have traded for Roquan instead of Chubb.
Sorry for the confusion, good peeps!
Sorry for the confusion, good peeps!
And that would be the first time I’ve double-posted in real time! WOW!
Presidential alert incoming as anticipated…
Why am I suddenly so hungry for human brains?
OMG Not even funny MF13. I just had a discussion at lunch before he alert and the guy was adamant that everyone should turn off their phones or go outside so that they were not controlled by the sub-sonic mind control that was going to be embedded in the “test”.
Where do people come up with this crazy ass shit. How are so many people so gullible while believing that everyone else is the gullible person for NOT believing in CRAZY.
Ha – I avoided their mind control by going deep into the Newfoundland wilderness where the alert mind control carrier couldn’t reach me! Take that mind controllers!
Oh…I also drank Scotch. That’s a well known strategy to avoid mind control.
Got the government beat
I had human brains for breakfast already…
Nik Needham and Robert Jones could be back this week.🙂
No, Needham hasn’t practiced at all this season. He is way behind on the install.
NEITHER is on the roster so no they cannot come back this week. They are still in reserve. They have entered their 21 day period to practice to see if they get put on the 53 (which will require cuts of other players) or stay on IR for the rest of the year.
Just reporting something I read.
I was just correcting incorrect information
M13, where does LB long rank? Just curious.
M13, we also could of had LB Bobby Wagner for a mere 5.5 mil. That was the amount of the 1-year deal he signed with the Seahawks.
He was everywhere Monday night. Against the Giants, he had 17 tackles (9 solo, 8 asst) and 2 sacks.
Through 4 games, he is 3rd in the NFL in tackles with 50.
I believe he wanted to go back to his old team. Not sure we had a chance at him. Great player though
He always plays out west.
Hopefully we’re having tackling clinics all week. To me those missed tackles deflated us
I have personally set up a stick with bacon on the end for LBs to chase around the field
So I did my part
The entire defense was awful tackling. So many times we had guys for short gains and they ended up being big plays. We looked like Sean Smith rolling pumpkins.🤣
lol a Sean Smith reference
I just went to play Madden and there is a big update before I can play. I don’t think I want to play after this update. They are really fast to downgrade the dolphins and really slow to reflect good play
They are probably just updating smoke coming out of the FEST section
So you sacrificed cousin Vinny. All in the name of the Phins
That was for Piggy above
Captain!!!! What up my man? You Festing with us? Hope all is well!
I expect to see us obliterate the Giants and put up 40+ points vs them
This is some completely scripted. Fucking bullshit here. I have quit and reset this game four times because on the first pass, Tua throws a pick four games in a row and stupid like like a safety is 30 yards away and then catches up with Tyreek Hill in two seconds backpedaling the whole way
You’re cracking me up!!
So guys be aware. According to madden, it is going to pour ass rain the entire game. And Tua is going to throw an interception on the first pass.
Forget the alert, if I see that stupid fucking Jardiance commercial one more time, I might kill someone
That whole dance thing cracks me up. It’s really swell.😂
OMG 🤯 I despise that commercial. If I had dick rot, like leprosy of the dick, and the only cure was Jardience I would stick it in the garbage disposal and be done with it before taking that shit that’s how much I hate that commercial.
My dick in the insinkorator to be clear not the medicine 😜
Problem solved. I just ran on every down for a touchdown. Fuck you Madden
Lmao, you weren’t going to stop until you had the right game plan
Connor Williams expected back this week
Can Eichenberg snap the ball, run off the field and Connor Williams run onto the field to replace him?
Maybe
Not athletic enough
Hey Mike E,
I wasn’t sure if I’d make it. However, it turns out I will be making an appearance lol
Awesome!! Always good to see you. I’m not sure how big a crowd we have, I haven’t seen a Stanger Fest post announcing who’s coming in a long time. I do know Herd is going to make a rookie appearance at this one!
Very nice
Do we have a big group going to the Fest?
Think we’re around 30 tickets total that he got
Glad you can make it Cap , I’ll find you down there. What day are you getting there?
bailbondmike says:
October 4, 2023 at 5:15 pm
M13, where does LB long rank? Just curious.
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David Long is #39 out of 50 LBs
Something I noticed after lowering the snap count threshold? David Long and Elandon Roberts are tied at #49 out of 81 LBs.
What does this mean? Nothing gained, nothing lost between Long and Roberts… at least not so far after 4 weeks.
But obviously, Roberts hasn’t seen the field as much as Long has.
* I’m making a call *
Tailgate at East 25 Orange lot, same as last year
Enter gate 6 and pretty much go straight
As per lady I will set up a group text and I will text location as soon as we get there
Per lady? WTF? As per usual
bailbondmike says:
October 4, 2023 at 5:24 pm
M13, we also could of had LB Bobby Wagner for a mere 5.5 mil. That was the amount of the 1-year deal he signed with the Seahawks…
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I’ve lobbied for him HARD, but that guy is a strict West Coast cat… we never had a chance.
Wagner is one good dude, as he’s a family guy… just like me.
Outside AVG the LBs are trash
These next 2 games are must win
Have a great night everyone!
AGREED!!!
GREAT to see ya, my friend!!!
“As per lady”? Which lady is that?
She Hulk
Makes sense
Just make sure the lady goes to the East side the West is a cramped in mess.
Updated Defensive Rankings after week 4: Miami Dolphins
Stats come from Pro Football REFERENCE
Total points allowed: #29
Total yards allowed: #27
Yards per play allowed: #27
1st downs allowed: #29
Passing yards allowed: #26
Net yards allowed per passing attempt: #26
Rushing yards allowed: #23
Think I’m worried about our Offense? HELL NO!!!
I second the motion, same place.
The Fat lady has sung!!! That lady… not that there is anything wrong with that.
Son,
I’ll be there Saturday around 4-5pm. Maybe earlier. This time at Margaritaville. The Fest balcony will be open all night with a smokey theme going on
Is Dave and Busters still a thing Saturday night
Yes
Sweet!!
M13,
The defense is fucking atrocious. If Fangio can get it fixed it doesn’t matter how good our offense is, we won’t be going anywhere. We need to win the next two game without question, but the Philly game looms as our Litmus test- the knock on this team last year was we couldn’t beat playoff caliber teams; if we go 5-1, then lose to Philly, the narrative will continue and deservedly so.
*can’t
We’ll miss you at the Fest man
I’m still not ready to worry about the D, only four games and we’ll start getting guys back soon
Thanks Brother- just couldn’t swing it this year. Hope to get back next year.
I’m really worried about the D. We haven’t shown any ability to stop a good offense this year.
Agreed, M McDaniel should just call defensive plays too! He knows how to exploit them. Problem solved…… you’re welcome lol
Reading our defensive stats
LOL…I couldn’t figure out what the hell that pic was about on my phone. Now, I’m looking at it with my computer. OMFG…LOL
Is everyone psyched about the 16-1 regular season we are about to have?
I’m psyched. It’s one game but it behind and move on.
I’ll be there Sunday we got this
Give them the oinks!
Was Jamaal Bowman opening another door at 2:20 this afternoon?
Fest weekend? Hope everyone has a great one!
One of these years…..
Fest is Panthers game. I’m going to Giants too as a warm up lol
Ah. Gotcha!
Brian in NY says:
October 4, 2023 at 8:16 pm
M13,
The defense is fucking atrocious. If Fangio can get it fixed it doesn’t matter how good our offense is, we won’t be going anywhere…
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100% agreed, my PSU Bro.
Yes, I understood your *can’t
Captain : great to hear you are Festaking again.. we are in process of finalizing the van… you need a lift Or driving yourself ??
So far we have :
Twice x2 (ironically)
Rock 1
Toba 2
Mike E 3
Herd 1
I have confirmed Boulder, Son and Krishna crews are looked after …
I ASSUME Ken is travelling with Stanger?
Have I forgotten anyone ??
Hi All,
Just made a last minute decision to fly in for the Carolina game with the family. Is that the week of the Fest?
Also, does anyone know of a local listing for buying tickets directly from sellers so I could avoid the Ticketmaster fees?
Thanks and hope to see some of you!
Hey Drg.. yes that is the fest game weekend, look forward to meeting ya as well …. Phelon and Stanger May be able to answer yer ticket query ….
DRG – Get with Stanger. You can have my ticket since I’m still in Canada.
It is Fest weekend. Dave & Busters on Saturday and Tailgate Sunday.
Drg!! Good choice, you picked the right week for Festing!! See ya next week
Phelon – you’re missing the Fest?
Afraid so. I’m in Canada hunting moose. Trip was originally planned for 2020, but COVID postponed it until this year. Couldn’t miss it since the next window is 2027.
Way to go drg.
Manitoba, thanks for the lookout. I’ve got transportation though
👍
Awesome! It will be great to meet a bunch of you. We will definitely swing by the tailgate. We usually do road games on the west coast so my boys are sick and tired of watching losses. They want to see another 70 point game, haha.
Capt. Stubbs, Did I read you are staying at the Margarittaville too? So am I. I figured I make more of a mini vacation instead of just going out Sat night and to the game on Sunday. I get to MV Friday afternoon checkin. I may come down earlier in the day to hang with the crew depending on who / what they are doing.
How long are you staying in Hollywood?
Friday through Sunday (I have Monday off too, but I don’t have a room for SUnday night, so I will drive the 40 miles home after being dropped off at MV after the fest
Yeah, I figured the same. Decided to go a little nicer this time. There will be plenty of kool-aid and greenery going on. We’ll definitely have to hook as well as everyone else. OPEN BALCONY to all
AWESOME! I just read above the DRG is going to make the Fest too! Very excited to meet the Mob I haven’t met yet!
Sounds like a big party at Margaritaville!!
Hopefully the bus doesn’t break down this year!
It made it to Margaritaville!! 😛
It was perfect for those of us who stayed at Margaritaville. lolol
Actually, it kind of worked out for everyone since that other bus happened to be there to take the rest of yous guys.
Pretty fortuitous the way the whole thing worked out.
Always an experience 😎
HAS anyone heard from Stanger lately? After his health scare I get nervous when we don’t hear from him for long periods of time.
He’s good. Ken has been in touch with him. 🙂
I talked to him yesterday he is fine and will be at the fest
All five of the Giants’ starting offensive linemen were on Wednesday’s initial injury report
Sucking is an injury?
But nobody cares since they gave up 11 sacks last week.
Needham and Robert Jones are practicing at least on a limited basis. So that’s progress.
We need ham
ROFLMAO Warning Viewer discretion advised.
I thought that was hilarious as well! 😆
LOL 😂
I started to watch it. Got 2 minutes in and said nooooo! Not reliving that lol
I refused to re-watch it to begin with!
Hold up…is the Fest this Sunday or next?
NEXT 10/15 Panthers
Sonny has ya confused cause he’s double dipping with the Giants this weekend
Well, shit. I will be there then.
Ya know, Connor Williams’ absence last game just gave him more leverage on his wanted contract extension for more $$$.
By the same token, until he fixes his snap issues, he’s not going to get what he wants.
Hopefully we will get another through the draft or FA . We obviously need more depth
^
Contracts don’t matter at this time. It’s all about winning games now.
Rockphin!
I have an experiment you may (or may not) want to conduct. Trade for Roquan Smith on Madden, and see how much better our Defense gets with him.
In doing so, it may reveal our largest problem: MLB/ILB
I think we need to stop playing 2 hand touch
That, too, man!
Mon Capitan Stubbs,
ALWAYS great to see ya here! One of these years, I WILL be down for a Fest. Looking forward to meeting ya, sir!
Me too my friend. I was hoping to see your name on the list
My biggest problem? I have to submit my vacation time for the next calendar year before the current year ends.
By the time the Fest date is agreed upon, it’s usually too late for me to make any kind of change.
Even with 6 weeks of vacation, it’s difficult to make changes once the Fest date is announced. Sucks!
Yeah that would make it difficult
So the G-Men allowed 11 sacks last week. If we can’t get half of that this Sunday, and against their banged-up O-Line, we’ve got MAJOR problems.
And if I’m Vic Fangio, I’m absolutely starting AVG over Bradley Chubb this Sunday.
However, I see a problem: Chubb knows the Fangio Defense like the back of his hand (from Denver), and AVG will be moved back to MLB/ILB.
This could become problematic, as I’m sure Fangio is loyal to Chubb.
Besides the poor tackling we’re seeing the other issue is teams are keeping us in nickel and we’re not very good at it right now. Van Ginkel is one of the starting off ball LBs in nickel and with Phillips out he’s been playing more edge. So that’s not helping with continuity but we couldn’t stop the Chargers running game with that situation either. Everyone has to get better.
Well…. that narrows it down j/k definitely uninspiring defense
Hopefully the offense can carry us for a bit while we figure it out on defense, if we do.
I agree. Just score more points than the other team
I think the front 4 needs to get home faster. Not enough pressure therefore leaving the back exposed
Then when we do get pressure and the ball comes out we allow short gains into big ones. Every phase has to up their game.