It’s been a crazy week, it seemed as if we may be heading into this huge divisional home game missing quite a few very important players. As it turns out, we may actually be getting back some extremely important players. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but there is a chance we may see CB Jalen Ramsey get his first game action as a Miami Dolphin. It’s also possible that DB Nik Needham may see his first game action since his achilles tear in Week 6 of last season. Needham plays mostly inside at nickel, and always seems to rise to the occasion. WR Tyreek Hill, who injured his hip last week against Philadelphia was seemingly going to miss some time, but now appears to be ready to go against the Patriots. On the bad side of the ledger, it looks like we have lost OG Isaiah Wynn for the rest of the season. With Terron Armstead perpetually OUT, and Connor Williams questionable with a groin injury, that leaves the O-line paper thin. RB Raheem Mostert looks like he will play after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday Night’s game against the Eagles. The invisible rookie CB Cam Smith is now out with a foot injury and did not practice yesterday. One more to add, S Jevon Holland did log in a limited practice wearing the customary red jersey for those in concussion protocol. LB David Long Jr. appears to be fine and logged a full practice, which is good news.
With the Isaiah Wynn injury, and the aforementioned Terron Armstead OUT, the Dolphins O-line if Connor Williams can’t go will look like this . . .
LT Kendall Lamm – LG Lester Cotton – C Liam Eichenberg – RG Robert Hunt – RT Austin Jackson
OG Lester Cotton looked like he might have been close to winning the starting LG spot in training camp and preseason where he impressed. He did struggle some against Philadelphia’s big defensive line, but I expect him to be more prepared this week. Kendall Lamm looks passable at LT, but definitely not as good as Terron Armstead when healthy, whenever that actually occurs. Liam Eichenberg has had a difficult time, and while his snaps are accurate, more than starter Connor Williams, that’s the only positive to speak of. Back to safety for a moment, I had heard earlier in the week that DB Nik Needham might play Safety opposite S DeShon Elliott, but now it appears as if it will be Brandon Jones. It seems as if that situation is fluid and could change depending on the matchup. Hopefully, Holland can clear concussion protocol, but that doesn’t seem likely.
Let me address Jaelan Phillips, and clarify some things. I’m a Jaelan Phillips fan. I like the kid, he has the right work ethic, enthusiasm and physical ability to be a great player in the NFL. What I hated was all the hype he received before the season. I liken that to being on the cover of a Madden game. It’s a curse! As such, it has been a curse. Phillips is nowhere near a player being considered for DPOY, he was injured early, played ineffectively through that injury for 2 games before missing 3. After 7 games, Phillips has played in 4 games (starting 2) and has 20 tackles (11 solo), 1 TFL, 5 QB hits, and 1.5 sacks. His replacement, on the other hand has been far more effective, AVG or Andrew Van Ginkel. AVG has started 5 games, played in all 7, and 31 tackles (19 solo), 4 TFL’s, 9 QB hits, and 4 sacks. When folks gush about how great Phillips has been, sorry guys, but just not true. The stud has been AVG, not Jaelan Phillips. Now Phillips has plenty of time to be the stud we all hoped he could be, but up till now, as Larry David might say, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.
It looks as if RB Raheem Mostert will likely have a large role this week. It’s odd, I haven’t seen anything about RB Jeff Wilson Jr. What will be interesting to see is who gets the touches when Mostert comes off the field. RB De’Von Achane will probably not see any action until after our BYE week, so Week 11. That leaves Jeff Wilson Jr., Salvon Ahmed, and rookie Chris Brooks. If it were my choice, I’d like to see more of Chris Brooks. Wilson is under contract in ’24 as well, but can definitely be a cap casualty with only a $700K dead cap hit. Brooks is not under contract for next season, he came in as a UDFA and is a bargain at $600K this season. Brooks and Wilson both are hard runners, but Chris Brooks will be 24 going on 25 while Wilson will be 28 going on 29 with a long injury history. Of course, Achane returning will mean less carries for everyone, including top back Raheem Mostert. Before Achane was injured, Mostert and Achane were basically splitting carries, and with great results.
If X is healthy enough to go Sunday, we may finally see the CB tandem we’ve only dreamed of, Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey. To be realistic though, Ramsey should be on a snap count, which will limit how many snaps he plays, so Eli Apple will probably see a fair amount of action, or possibly Kader Kohou. If Ramsey and Apple split time on the outside, Kohou and Needham may split snaps inside, where both are best suited. Both Kohou and Needham have done their best work inside. Ideally, we’d see Holland and Elliott at safety, but unfortunately, we might have to wait a week to see that quartet. If somehow Holland were to clear concussion protocol, I wouldn’t be surprised if Brandon Jones plays while Holland, who is so important to this team is given a rest this week.
At WR, River Cracraft has been designated to return from IR and has the customary 21 day period to be activated. If Hill is playing, and it appears as if he is, and WR Jaylen Waddle is able to go, he was dealing with a back injury in Sunday Night’s clash with the Eagles, it will probably be Hill, Waddle and Berrios. After that, Cedrick Wilson Jr. got some action and made the most of it, so I’d expect him to be active. It would be a toss-up between Robbie Chosen and Chase Claypool, I don’t expect the Dolphins to rush back Cracraft this week, but who really ever knows? Also, hopefully FB Alec Ingold is ok with his foot injury and create some room for whomever is carrying the football. I’d love to see the 3 pass rushers, Phillips – AVG – Chubb make a killing this weekend. You can include Wilkins, Sieler, Davis and any of the other defenders as well, but I’d love specifically for the trio to wreak some havoc on Mac Jones, and take over the game.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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Thanks MikeE!
I do think Chris Brooks is still on IR???
Ah shit, I think you’re right!
wreak some havoc on Mac Jones, and take over the game
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100%, with our OL injuries, I think our front 7 needs to bring it this weekend
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MikeE,
I agree on Phillips. The guy is a really good athlete and looks like a stud but what bugged me about him watching him in college was that he wasn’t a finisher. He’d get close to a QB or push a tackle around, but he never actually finished the play a whole lot. I was hoping he’d develop some pass rush moves and get better on that but he really hasn’t yet. I’d like to see more quick twitch sort of moves but I’m just not sure he’s got that ability.
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Now, that doesn’t mean he can’t be an effective player. He’s still young and developing so there’s definitely time to see improvement, but he’s just not a natural bender, sack guy. He needs to become what Trace Armstrong was. Learn how to set up guys/moves. Honing his technique and not just trying to make plays based on your athleticism needs to be his focus, in my opinion. He goes to a bull rush far too often for me. I like him, and he plays hard. I’m just not sure he’s a 12+ sack sort of guy. He might just be an 8 sack guy and I was hoping for more. Good young player, but I was hoping for more. Maybe he still gets there.
He goes to a bull rush far too often for me.
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He definitely plays high like JT did. He doesn’t get low like Wake did.
Outside of Mostert, Wilson and Ahmed, Jake Funk is the only other available RB on our roster, and he would have to be brought up from the PS.
BBM,
Hey, here’s some Iowa guys for you to check out. Our punter is great. He has all pro potential. Our CB DeJean is projected as a first rounder. I don’t like him as much as some, but he’s definitely NFL caliber and is also a dynamic returner. He might actually end up being a Harrison Smith-type safety. Sebastian Castro is a safety who has really started playing well this year. I don’t guess he’s a highly rated guy, but he shows up on the field on a really good defense. Sadly, that’s about it for Iowa.
Thanks! I have heard of DeJean. He was in an article of Juniors who should declare for the draft. He’s a big corner and a ballhawk. They said with his size and athletic ability, he would be a lock in the 1st round as you said.
Any insight on the 2 TE’s from Iowa, Lachey and Eric All. Both are some big dudes.
Though, with the emergence of Julian Hill, TE is not high on my list but would take a good blocking one later.
Ya mean we aren’t playing the Panthers this week 🤯
Randy – Thanks pal. He’s got plenty of time to play like a stud, but insinuating that he has already is kind of silly. He’s not playing like the top 10 guys, even when he’s been in there, healthy or not. I don’t care that much about what he’s done this season though, it’s more about what he’s going to do from here on till the end of the season, which hopefully is the Superbowl!!
BBM,
Lachey is just kind of a lunch pail guy. frankly, he kinda reminds me of LaPorta…who’s blowing up in the NFL so who knows. All started to look promising but just got hurt and is out for the rest of the season. He’s got the look, but I haven’t seen him enough to really know much.
Thanks, didn’t know he got injured. That will drop him further or maybe he stays another year. Even as a lunch pail guy, Lachey is consistently ranked in the top 10.
BBM,
Lachey is a typical Iowa TE. Maybe I’m just getting used to seeing the same thing over and over. I give any of them a chance at being at least good NFL players. Iowa knows how to find them and they know how to develop them.
Mike, don’t feel like reading a lot, but I’m sure it’s really swell as usual.🙂
I’d like to see Ramsey sit another week. Reports are Williams will play.
Same here, sit another week. Williams playing would be great. I wouldn’t
mind seeing:
Lamm, Jones, Williams, Hunt, Jackson on the OL this weekend.
Isn’t Cotton ahead of Jones at the moment?
Randy, they are starting to get the rep as “TE University”. lol
I have heard a couple draft guys use that term about Iowa.
Also got an eye on Cade Stover from Ohio State. Same big body type but a better receiving target. Not sure about the fit though. Our TE’s have to be athletic more than big.
Ramsey will play when he and the team feel he’s ready. None of us know his status. If he’s ready this week so be it.
On guy I was pondering as a day 3 pick for the draft at TE/HB but he suffered a lisfranc injury in the second game of this season and is out for the rest of the season. He was going to enter the draft but not sure now. His dad was a Dolphin fan fav, Orande Gadsden.
Orande Gadsden II is 6’5 223 and projects to run about a 4.5. He does line up off line most of the time but did have a decent blocking grade last year.
Mike E
Another great summary of where things are with our team.
Thanks.
I especially liked the part about what to do at CB.
Tim, I think because of the injury. Depth charts before Jones got hurt he was considered the #2 by the end of preseason. I think he got hurt that last PS game.
Just saw an injury update on NFLN. All the players injured I mentioned, including Cam Smith are listed as QUESTIONABLE
Thank you for your efforts, Mike E.
In Iquitos, Peru…first time below the equator. Some know why…lol.
I will miss the next 2 Dolphins’ games, but will be there in spirit. Go 🐬!!!
Went down to see the toilet flush the other direction, then it doesn’t it just goes straight down
Lol…still flows the same way…I checked after that comment. Seriously?! Lol.
Maybe, I’m too close to the equator…lol
😜
I just realized tomorrow is the giants v jets game in ny
And I so hope the jests get crushed
Go Giants!
Go Bears!
Go Saints!
Go Seahawks!
Go Panthers!
Go 9ers!
Go Lions!
Go Cardinals!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Go go go!
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I don’t think one was ever started this week. If I missed it, copy/paste it.
Also, I just discovered there’s an emoji that looks like me! 👩🏻🦳
I’ll not be watching tomorrow, going with my daughter for a bridal appointment -surreal! Someone take care of the laundry! 🧺
Let’s Go Dolphins!
❤️🐬🏈
It does lol
Beautiful smile
I like the score it’s just a shame we don’t have Achane for either pats game (treat them like Denver)
I’m not doing laundry but I’ll be watching
Have fun weddinging 👍🐬❤️
Happy Birthday Herd ❤️
You’re the best , have a great day
Schefter reporting that Ramsey will play tomorrow, let’s roll
Another October baby? Happy Birthday Herd! Mine was the 18th
Happy belated Birthday! 🎉
Toilet s have the water distribution ports in the flush assembly angled to reinforce the naturally occurring clockwise rotation as part of water conservation designs. And the angle in the force, the water comes out of these modified ports often will counteract the natural counterclockwise direction in the southern hemisphere. And because most toilets are manufactured north of the equator, and are designed north of the equator, most Arango that way.
Fun facts in plumbing.
Fill the sink with several inches of water, and then pull the plug and see which way the whirlpool spins.
I’ll have the laundry covered
Sending my underwear over
No one wants to see that
I would prefer not to have to take a flamethrower to my washer and dryer after the game. Thank you very much.
Besides, I only have a normal residential washer, not one of those giant commercial washers. I would only be able to do one pair at a time in my washer. 😬
Thanks! 😂
Happy Birthday BBM , sorry man I knew that too. We go down next year man.
Happy Birthday Herd and BBM!!
Happy Birthday 🎁🎊🎉🎂🎈!!!
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Week 8
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🌴 27-17 🐬
Happy Birthday Herd and BBM!!
Krishna, Been to Iquitos. The Navy Medical Research Institute has a branch there. The main lab is in Lima. You are out there! I’m sure it has modernized some since the 90’s.
Hopefully you will visit Machu Picchu. It’s an amazing site!
I don’t mean to start a political shit storm, but how do you all feel about the protests at universities and in the streets supporting Hamas?
They’re fucking idiots
Stupid indoctrinated little piss pots
It’s sick
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New York police department said its officers arrested hundreds of Jewish Voice for Peace members who blocked Grand Central station.
Of course they arrested the Jewish kids. Would expect nothing less. People are fucked in there tiny little heads
That organization is a group of Jews against Israel.
Huh
Son, no worries. Next year I turn 60. Going to try real hard to make the fest next year.
We meet people every year in Gatlinburg for my birthday, enjoy the fall colors, Octoberfest and go trout fishing. Fest is always around that time. Not going to make those plans next year.
Me too so I hope we get to meet you
I think they should put all these fucking universities and their shittly progressive ideas and students in Iran. Move them all to Iran, and then they bring all the Palestinians in create a Palestinian state there
Yeah they kill every single one of those idiots (savagely)
Iran doesn’t care about Palestinians. They use them in their war against Israel.
Bingo. The entire Arab world hates the Palestinians and uses them as an excuse.
Last weeks loss sucks so bad.
Did you guys know that Tua and Tyreek both past 10,000 career yards in that game last week?
They’ll pass 11000 tomorrow
Son, some stuff you just can’t make up.
https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/
Yuck, my boss is a Jewish Carpenter
I thought they made a Palestinian state when they made Israel.
It’s called Jordan.
I think the Gaza strip population should be moved to the West Bank and that little strip of land should be made part of the rest of Israel.
The problem is Iran.
Herd, Kim and Ally wish you a Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Herd and BBM.
Happy B-Day to both Herd and BBMike!!!
Tim Knight says:
October 28, 2023 at 3:32 pm
I don’t mean to start a political shit storm, but how do you all feel about the protests at universities and in the streets supporting Hamas?
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I find it to be extremely upsetting, but not surprising in the least. I’ve warned about the political indoctrination in schooling for nearly two decades now… and my war with the media has never ended.
I’ve known about the bullshit “liberal” “progressive” indoctrination since the 90’s, but I will admit they caught me off guard as to how fucking evil they really are. Maybe being mostly a positive person was my weakness.😥
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a positive person, my guy… that’s not a weakness!
Weakness is being actively duped by lies, trust in BS and propaganda, and not being able to think for yourself.
The political media (MSM) actively targeted the trust the citizens had in their government… just as Hitler used the media to build the Third Reich.
*political media
Tim Knight says:
October 28, 2023 at 3:50 pm
That organization is a group of Jews against Israel.
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And that is one of my biggest questions/curiosities… why do liberal Jews despise Israel? I’ve asked the question many times on Twitter/X, but nobody dares to answer the question.
Happy Birthday Herd and belated BD BBM!
Thanks for plumbing lesson, Rock! I’m going to experiment, lol.
BBM, Iquitos is a different “world” for sure.
Was in a “tobacco” shop today. Oh my.
I think I’m going back tomorrow. Anyone want some Amazon tobacco? Mapacho? They have different “flavors” too….lol
They had a mint, cinnamon, vanilla…all I can remember, lol
I hope you have a GRAND time in Peru, Krishna! While I’ve never been to Peru, I’ve met several Peruvians over the years… decent folks.
You should inquire about Tupac Amaru while you’re there.
Not sure what that means, 🤔
Thank you!
I watched them roll it
And, the smell of the freshly harvested was amazing!
M13, what I mean about positivity being a weakness is being too pacifist. I didn’t take the threat seriously enough. I’m very mind blown right now. Didn’t think the extremism was this close.
At least you’ve awakened from a long slumber, that’s all that matters right now and at this moment in time, my friend.
Krishna says:
October 28, 2023 at 5:12 pm
Not sure what that means, 🤔
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Tupac Amaru was the last de facto leader of the Incas, before the Spaniards took over rule in Peru. Some say he was a puppet of the Spaniards and it all went downhill for native Peru after as much.
Krishna says:
October 28, 2023 at 5:17 pm
Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
Krishna, I’m so jealous. I have wanted to visit Peru again for a long time. Was all military business when I went to Iquitos in the 90’s. Second time there was 9-11. We got there 9-6-2001 then 9-11 happened and our 2 week stay was cut short only got to go to Cusco and Machu Picchu. So much more I want to see.
I think QB Bo Nix, Oregon is playing himself into a 1st round pick.
I can’t believe IU gave PSU such a close game today.
Same. I was thinking the worst for most of the game.
There are still very, very good people in this world, thank GOD! 😥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boFsTUl2sg8
Sounds like Ramsey is going to play tomorrow.
Thank you everyone for the BD wishes. You make this old girl feel special! 😊
Randy, look who I got!! In reality, I think he goes by pick 20.
30. Cooper DeJean CB Iowa
61.Graham Barton OT Duke
158. Ladd McConkey WR Georgia
166. Joshua Farmer DT Florida State
189. Jamon Dumas-Johnson LB Georgia
222. Will Putnam OC Clemson
Went with a luxury pick at 158. Every time I watch a UGA game to check out Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey stands out. Almost always makes a key play in every game. Not to mention he is sneaky fast and a good blocking WR. He has been clocked on the field at over 21 mph several times.
He’s like a mix of River Cracraft and Braxton Berrios but with over the top speed.
You can watch his video and see how he would work in this offense.
Berrios is only signed to a 1 year deal.
He definitely makes plays, and typically big ones. He’s quick, a good route runner and had good hands . Perfect slot receiver. My buddy is a Georgia fan, so I watch a lot of a Georgia football. He’s Phil McConkey’s nephew.
Sucks, we get the Jags/Steelers game.
https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/gameday/nfl-tv-coverage-map-week-8
I want Hill to have a big game today. I was looking at his stats for this year, and he had his worst two yardage games against NE and Buffalo (40 and 58). Out of curiosity, I went back to last year and looked at his stats against AFC East teams, and he hasn’t had a 100 yard game against and AFC East team since he’s been with us, his closest being 94 with his first game of 2022 against NE. Other than that game, He hasn’t had more than 69 yards against an AFC East team. Let’s make today to break that streak!
IT’S GAME DAY BITCHES!!!
GO DOLPHINS!!
Rock, I tried your experiment. As I look at the water drain in the sink, it’s still a clockwise flow…hmmm
Going off the grid in about 5 hours….Yayyyyy!
I have my favorite boxers on for the Dolphins’ game today…lol.
Go Dolphins!
Still jealous!
RIP Matthew Perry
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Still young, wonder what the cause. Anyway, still sad.
He wriggled with alcohol and pills for years. I read it was cardiac arrest and he drowned .
Struggled
They are saying he might’ve drowned at his home.
only 54
He did drown in his hot tub
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Week 8
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🌴 27-17 🐬
🐖 45 – 0 🐬
Howard and Holland are out
So secondary is missing some pieces
But Ramsey is ready
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Week 8
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🐖 45 – 0 🐬
🇨🇦 39-13🐬
Happy Bday Herd and BBM.
Kick some Patriots ASS
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Week 8
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🐖 45 – 0 🐬
🇨🇦 39-13🐬
🗡️ 34-17🐬
Daaaamn, those throwbacks look sick.
Brian, McConkey would be the perfect slot for us.
Still snowing in Denver. Not sure if it is going to last to the afternoon game for Chiefs at Broncos.
Howard out. Another week of Eli Apple. Ugh 🤢
Bri – that’s Belichick’s MO. He always does everything he can to eliminate the opposition’s biggest weapon. If we’re going to beat them, it’s not likely Hill will have a huge game
That’s a good point Mike
Did we get the JV squad of announcers?
BB actually having a convo with MM before the game.
LFG!!!
GO PHINS!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
Rock – if you didn’t buy the Ramsey jersey he probably wouldn’t play until at least 2 weeks from now. You helped him get back quicker!
Ok, Kohou on the outside, not Apple
Never mind, 🍏 out there
4th and 1, let’s pick up 17. Crazy!!!
Awful punt! Dammit!
Horrible. All he has to do is angle it out between the 10 and the goalie and it’s a good punt
INstead it’s deep in the end zone
This unis look good. Offense looks a little off
Time for Mostert to eat up some yardage and get us in the endzone
Defense looks really good early
Terrible throw
He’s throwing to a spot, he didn’t see the guy come up
Fuck, that’s a problem.
That was horrible.
Where was he throwing?
Patriots came to play, we better match their intensity
Not good.
Mike,
Either he threw to the wrong spot, or the WR ran the wrong route- that ball was 5 yards in front of the receiver.