The Dolphins play at home in the friendly confines of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where the Dolphins are at their best. In 4 games, the Dolphins have scored 174 points good for an absurd average of 43.5 points per game. The defense has thrived here as well, allowing 74 points in 4 games for an average of 18.5 points per game. We score 11 more points per game and allow about 6.5 points per game less. We’re better at home, of this there is no doubt. I’d love to fancy our team as a team that can win anywhere, but right now, we’re a much better team at home. This just signified the importance of not only winning the division, but having a good enough conference record to have home field is as many games as possible.
The Raiders are an up and down team, but mostly they’re a team that has struggled offensively. The Raiders decided Jimmy Garoppolo was their QB, and Garropolo who we all know can’t play a full season is OUT and their rookie 2023 4th RD draft pick Aidan O’Connell has a 2-1 record in Jimmy G’s stead. In total, the Raiders have scored 17.2 points per game, or close to half of what we have scored this season. The Raiders defense has been decent, allowing only 20.5 points per game, 4.5 points less than our Dolphins defense. There are two huge difference makers for both teams entering this game though. The Raiders have finally figured out they need to lean on their best offensive weapon, RB Josh Jacobs, while the Dolphins come in about healthier than we have been all season, and more complete.
In the last 2 games for the Raiders, RB Josh Jacobs has been a workhouse, helping the team to two consecutive victories over NY teams, first the Giants, in which Jacobs had a season high 26 carries for 98 yards, and then against the Jets with a new season high 27 carries for 116 yards. For the Dolphins, we’re getting back our secondary, and possibly for the first time all season, we’ll have a healthy CB tandem of Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey. In addition, we’ll have a healthy Safety tandem of Jevon Holland and DeShon Elliott. Our pass rush has come on lately, and a healthy Jaelan Phillips and a resurgence from OLB Bradley Chubb has got this defense playing better. Andrew Van Ginkel has taken on more of a secondary role, but still a big part of the defensive rotation. This is the defense we’d hoped for, now they have to stay healthy and shut teams down. This week, objective #1 is to limit Josh Jacobs. The Raiders don’t want to put the game on QB Aidan O’Connell’s shoulders, so if we shut down Jacobs, it could be a long day for the raiders offense who don’t do well when Jacobs isn’t getting lots of carries and thriving.
This week could be the return of a big offensive weapon for the Dolphins, RB De’Von Achane. There are differing reports everywhere, but there is a good chance Achane returns from a knee injury suffered against the NY Giants October 8th. Raheem Mostert has logged 2 consecutive limited practices but almost certainly will play Sunday. Of more concern is RG Robert Hunt, who looks to miss this game with a hamstring injury. Terron Armstead who played last week will start at LT with Liam Eichenberg at LG, Connor Williams at C, Lester Cotton at RG and Austin Jackson at RT. Not ideal, and Maxx Crosby is feasting this year with 59 total tackles (35 solo), 9 sacks, 13 TFL, 15 QB hits, 1 FF and 1 FR. Austin Jackson and Lester Cotton and our TE’s are going to have keep Crosby in check and away from our QB Tua Tagovailoa, who gets rid of the ball ultra quick anyway. If we have both RB’s this week, keep in mind how they’ve thrived splitting carries. Against the Broncos, they had an amazing day, Achane with 203 yards on 18 carries and 2 TD’s, while Mostert had 82 yards on 13 carries and 3 TD’s. Achane had over 100 yards against the Bills but Mostert was stopped dead. Against the Giants, Achane exploded for 151 yards on 11 carries while Mostert had 65 yards on 10 carries. both scoring a TD each.
The defense needs to continue to make strides and become one of the leagues best units. This is the lineup we’ve waited to watch, now they have to realize their potential. It seems likely PR/KR Braxton Berrios won’t be playing which returns return duties back to Cedric Wilson. We do, however, get a boost with the return of WR River Cracraft. Cracraft and Ced Wilson will probably take slot duties if Berrios can’t go. One more concern on offense is the health of TE Durham Smythe who is dealing with an ankle injury, but did manage to get a limited practice session in on Thursday, and will most likely suit up. The Dolphins are ranked #10 against the run and have 29 sacks, good for 9th in the NFL in sacks. With the secondary healthy, and all our pass rushers healthy, I expect the sack numbers to go up and for this defense to start forcing more turnovers. Kader Kohou moving back to the slot where he really thrives, will share time with Nik Needham who is getting healthy as well. If and when rookie CB Cam Smith ever makes his presence felt remains to be seen, but even without Smith, this is the defense we want out there.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
There is absolutely no way this game should be close with Tim Boyle at QB, which of course means it will be.
We just need to make a few big plays and that should be enough.
At the end of the day no team should have to apologize for winning a close game even against a “lesser” opponent. For Christ sake the Jets beat the Eagles this year with Zach Wilson. No win is automatic
Two of the 3 teams we lost to the Jets beat with Zach Wilson at QB.
Right, which is why going o-fer against the above .500 teams hurts. We are going to lose a game we should win- every team but us has this season.
But also we are going to win a game we shouldn’t. It happens to every team every season. I am not worried about who we have beaten or not. By the end of the season both Oakland and Denver may well have winning records for all we know. Buffalo may not for all we know.
Zach Wilson is not the reason the Jets win games. It’s their defense, STs, Hall and Wilson. Take Hall out I’m not sure they ever score.
Our D smothered Jacobs,
so perhaps they can keep Hall in check as well,
although they aren’t the same type runner.
They’re both very physical as rushers and receivers. We did a great job against Jacobs. Good sign.
If our defense doesn’t overwhelm the Jets offense I think we’ll all be bummed.
Ken, you nailed it. The Chargers were supposed to be better, Broncos and Raiders could surprise. Slow starts and we were part of that didn’t mean we didn’t beat anyone. Silly way to look at a season. We’ll know how good we are when the season is over. If we beat the Jets and their 85 Bears defense record wise, the narrative doesn’t change. They’re 4-6.😂
I think the only way we get 30 points is if we get a defensive TD.
Not just a pick or strip sack, but a score off the TO.
(which could happen)
But
That Jets D is the real thing.
Ken,
I realize we are going to win A (one)game we shouldn’t. That’s not going to get it done. I read something earlier this season (can’t remember where) but it was a former head coach that broke down a formula for what a very successful team does: it wins the games the are supposed to win and wins half the others. We have done the former but not the latter.
3 down, 3 to go, Brian.
Hoping we sweep the Cowboys, Ravens, and Bills to end the season.
That would be amazing
Sounds logical but logic doesn’t always apply to football. We are doing just fine. We have beaten all teams we should should and in the 3 losses we were in the thick of it in 2 of those
My point is if we don’t beat those teams, it will affect our record, correct? That will affect playoff seeding. If we don’t beat the Ravens then we will likely be the 3 seed at best, which means a home game and two road games likely @KC and @Baltimore. The goal should be to win the Super Bowl- we haven’t played particularly well on the road this season, and winning two on the road against those teams would be a tough ask.
The goal is to win every game. That is not going to happen. I want to win those games as much as anyone but who knows. If we have to play on the road in the playoffs then we do so. The Giants won a SB that way in the 2007 season. It’s not ideal but it can happen. Let’s not put the cart before the horse
Just thinking ahead!
LOL. At least we should have something to look forward to for a change
Now THAT we can agree on Ken! 🍻
I wouldn’t be surprised if we beat the Jets 17-3. Their only points coming off a turnover.
TD Eagles 🦅
👍🏻
We’re watching the two best teams from last year compete right now. We were in the game with both of them this year. Why is it a negative that we lost to top teams as opposed to losing to lesser teams?
Allow me to honestly fix that for ya…
Why is it a negative that we’ve lost to top teams, as opposed to winning against lesser teams?
As we just went to break, Kool & the Gang was playing (“Get Up on It”).
RIP to their drummer, George Brown
Sorry, “Get Down on It”… I’ve heard some very freaky versions of as much.
HURTS!!!
Sweet!🙂
There it is.
That’s the equalizer to bring KC back to us in the standings.
PS:
We and the Eagles held KC scoreless in the 2nd half.
So did the Broncos
Thank you, Eagles
The worst offensive team in history beats the best team in the league and so what. It’s one game. Some how 4-6 is better than 7-3. I can’t wait for us to put that story to bed. Come on Dolphins, you can do it.🙂
The downside to Phillips’s INT is it cost Wilkins a sack.
On the INT Waddle broke off his route thinking he couldn’t get deeper than the safety in time for Tua to throw it but the play was for Tua to go over the top of the D to use Waddle s speed. Hill would’ve gone long and caught the TD. McDaniel took the blame for not teaching the key read on that play better, and Tua took the blame for not speaking directly to Waddle but just calling out the play number.
Wilkins is so fast and has such a high motor that he was able to tackle a WR 30 yards downfield and save further damage in a 1-score game. He tackled Renfrow who is a close friend from both playing at Clemson.
Guys and girls, don’t forget tonight at 9PM is Hard Knocks on HBO featuring our own Miami Dolphins!!
6PM on the west coast of course
Tua 30-16 Herbert 29-30 Burrow 29-22-1
Haven’t Herbert and Burrow played more games than Tua?
Nevermind. Head up my ass. I didn’t look at the losses. LOL
Not that many more for Burrow. He just can’t seem to stay healthy…oh wait a minute
Jalen Ramsey has allowed a 0.0 passer rating when targeted this season.
Justin Herbert has suffered only 8 drops all year for a 3.3 rate, ranking him as the 35th lowest rate of drops out of 37 qualifying QBs.
Last night Hurts had a passer rating of 64.6, and Mahomes had a 71.6
NY Jets might release Zach Wilson after benching him for Tim Boyle
Zach Wilson may have finally played his last game with the Jets
By Justin Fried | Nov 20, 2023
Yeah he’s now 3rd string.
Steelers fire Matt Canada. 🇨🇦 sorry Toba
Dating back to last season, Ramsey has six interceptions in his last six games played.
Over his last 10 games, three of which being with the Dolphins, Ramsey has 43 tackles, six interceptions, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
— Marsala
also from Marsala:
Jaelan Phillips has a sack in four straight games and five in his last four overall. He also recorded his first career interception Sunday against the Raiders.
Phillips had three quarterback hits against the Raiders for the second time in his career. The last time was Week 18 of last season against the New York Jets, which was also a win.
He’s one of three players currently with an active sack streak of at least four games along with the Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Madubuike (six) and the Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett (five).
— Marsala
That was Mostert’s first time over 20 carries in a regular season game in his career.
22 for 86 yards
He averaged about 4 YPC after contact, which means he was hit in the backfield several times and still managed positive yardage.
Tua hit 9 different players for completions, further busting the narrative that his success is all about Tyreek.
With Sunday’s win, the Dolphins have now won 17 of their past 19 home games. That’s the team’s best 19-game home stretch in the history of Hard Rock Stadium, which opened in 1987.
They’re 5-0 at home this season and are one of only three teams to remain perfect at home this year, along with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys
Since Nov. 7, 2021, Miami’s .895 home win percentage is the best in the NFL.
Nice!
Got my turkeys prepped and in the fridge. Going to make a triple layer chocolate-raspberry cake this afternoon for my oldest kid’s birthday, then get ready to watch Hard Knocks tonight at 6. And we get a game the day after Thanksgiving?! Life is effing good!
Texans will take the AFC South lead over the Jags if they beat the Jags at home in Houston this Sunday. A win will give the Texans a sweep over the Jags.
NFS
Wonder what’s up with that??
I am sure he won’t clear waivers.
Pats, as of now, have the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 draft. Some are choosing the Pats to select QB Bo Nix there.
I think the Pats will sign UFA QB Kirk Cousins since they have a ton of cap space and select WR Marvin Harrison, Jr with the 3rd pick.
BB wants/needs to win now. A rookie QB might not do it for him.
You guys may have talked about it before, but why are we doing Hard Knocks in the middle of a playoff run? Obviously I will watch with interest, but think it a bad idea. Less distractions the better.
The director was on WQAM this morning. He was saying if the Dolphins go to the Super Bowl, this will be footage everyone on the team can show their children the journey
And the man with the final call was McDaniel. Might have bought that pitch like he wanted the guys to have an off day in Germany for the experience.
Was it McDaniel’s call? I was under the impression the Dolphins brass didn’t have any say in the matter. A few of the team leaders (players) have spoken out against the whole thing.
Yeah we all think it is a bad idea.
I was assuming McDaniel’s call. You saying was Steve Ross? Cause only person I think could overrule McDaniel.
Stang, I think the league makes the decision and the team they choose has to roll with it- or at least that is what I assume by the way our players have talked about the distraction.
“I’m not exactly sure how that all went down, but once it was decided, the Dolphins have been open-arms [in] welcoming us…. You get organizations that [are] transparent and they’re okay with showing what’s happening because I think it’s very clear they believe in what’s happening.” — The director
Even if they had no choice sounds like the Phins handled it with class.
I’m not surprised to read that. We’ve got one of the top organizations in the league now, which is wonderful to say after decades of ineptitude and years of embarrassment.
One of the many things McDaniel has done for us that I think maybe goes a bit under the radar.
I think the jests should wait to see how bad Tim Boyle is before they release Zach Wilson
That’s just my porky opinion
I don’t think they fully see the road in front of them
I hope whatever they do is wrong.😂
I figure any #2 pick who is healthy has some trade value. There’s some coach on a rebulding team thinking “I can rebuild him.”
We need another DT and Fangio knows it… even after Sunday’s win…
Tempting… but as BBMike stated above, he likely won’t clear wavers.
The biggest question is WHY was he cut at this point in the season? Is it medical? Is it personal? Is it about an off-field issue? Very strange, to say the least.
If am not mistaken, if a team were to claim Leonard off waivers they take on his current contract minus any bonuses.
If he clears waivers, his old contract becomes void and then a team could just sign him to whatever is agreed on for just the rest of this season or a long term deal.
If he clears waivers, I think the Cowboys go after him after they lost one of their starting LB’s.
You are absolutely correct in your first two paragraphs, and I do believe you are right that it will be the Cowboys who claim him.
Claim him and/or sign him if he clears waivers.
Cowboys have 11 mil in cap space. Bills only have 3.5 mil in cap space.
I don’t think anyone wants to take on that big contract for the next 2 years. I think he will clear waivers.
It won’t be us. We have Tyreek money hitting hard next year and a Tua re-sign in the future. You might love that connection….. but it comes at a price.
Agreed. Even when Tyreek restructures, which he will, we have too many other of our own FA’s to re-sign.
Ahmed on IR with a foot injury. Ugh.
Damn
DAMN I just read this! it’s a shame.
I wonder if they bring back the Funk?
shyte
Miami Dolphins
2023 · 7-3-0
SIGNINGS
RB Darrynton Evans (practice squad)
WR Robbie Chosen to active roster from practice squad
INJURIES
RB De’Von Achane (knee) was limited at Tuesday’s practice.
RB Salvon Ahmed (foot) placed on injured reserve.
RB Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee) limited
FB Alec Ingold (foot/ankle) limited
WR Chase Claypool (knee) limited
WR Tyreek Hill (hand) limited
OT Terron Armstead (knee) limited
OL Austin Jackson (oblique) limited
Never mind the Funk. We signed RB Darrynton Evans to the PS.
He’s not bad.
Los Angeles Rams
2023 · 4-6-0
ROSTER CUTS
RB Darrell Henderson has been waived.
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I would take a look at him if he clears waivers.
Just got back from Spotrac. If we release both Ogbah and Baker… AND restructure ‘Reek, Chubb, T-Stead, and X… we’ll be roughly $40M under the cap. That gives us more than enough to re-sign Wilkins and everybody else we need.
sure….just restructure them….the highest paid guys on the roster…older guys who are already back loaded on their deals…
I hear ya and feel the same way.
I’m obviously talking about 2024.
All we need to do — in order to claim Leonard before he hits waivers — is shave roughly $1M off our current roster.
We could probably fit Leonard into our future plans.
Pretty hard to see us keeping Ogbah. As you’ve said we don’t have a lot of guys rotating on the dline (Phillips, Chubb, Wilkins, Sieler all played 85%-95% of the snaps against the Raiders), Ogbah only got 7 snaps in when we could really use a guy to take more of those snaps.
I’ve been on kind of the same page as you with Baker, but truth be told, he’s been pretty solid the last few weeks.
New York Jets
2023 · 4-6-0
SIGNINGS
QB Trevor Siemian was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
CB Craig James (practice squad)
INJURIES
WR Garrett Wilson (elbow) was limited in Tuesday’s walkthrough practice.
OT Mekhi Becton (ankle) DNP
OT Duane Brown (hip) full
OL Billy Turner (finger) limited
DL John Franklin-Myers (knee) limited
LB Quincy Williams (knee) limited
DB Michael Carter II (hamstring) DNP
I’ve heard that Becton has already been ruled OUT for our game on Friday.
Quite honestly, I think we need to be thinking about another DT for THIS season, just to get through.
And when I say just to get through, I’m talking about Super Bowl aspirations.
100%
He was on our practice squad before.
I’m still focused on 2023.🙂
Mock draft coming up! 🙂
😂
😂
Henderson must not be healthy or something. He’s a good rotational RB though.
When we signed Ogbah I really didn’t get it. It was for twice what he was making before. Home boy that I am figured he was an “arrow up” guy. And he had a nifty first season. Hasn’t done much since.
I’m not sure what the issue with Leonard is? But if it’s not physical, he would replace Baker!
That’s my train of thought, Wyoming.
I think Baker and Long are playing really well.
They are but Leonard is better
Why did the Colts waive him?
Let’s not forget AVG who is playing very well as a double edge sword as an edge and off ball LB.
Off until Monday 😀but still likely to do some work over the break 🤬
Hey the blog is working again. I don’t have to hit refresh to see my posts
Phillips, Wilkins, Davis, Seiler, Chubb
Leonard, Long, AVG
That’s not bad!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s 1 to many, but you get the drift!
Sounds like it’s a physical issue:
Normally a player who seldom came off the field, Leonard had been relegated to first and second downs this season, and only rarely was on the field for third-down situations.
He steadfastly insisted he was very close to regaining the form that placed him among the premier linebackers in the NFL, but his on-field performance didn’t reflect that.
Leonard ranks fourth on the team with 65 tackles, but there have been just two “splash’’ plays: both tackles for loss. He had a season-high 11 tackles against New Orleans, 10 against Carolina and nine against New England in Germany. But against the Patriots, Leonard appeared to be a half-step slow, especially on a tackle attempt against Ezekiel Elliott that led to a 19-yard gain with a screen pass.
Random thoughts:
Baker is not an inside hole filling LB. He’s best as an outside backer who uses his speed to make plays and cover. Fangio is using him much more intelligently. His tackling throughout his career has actually been better than I thought it would be, but he’s basically a bulked up safety. Use him in space….not in the box all game. He’s a weak side LB all day long. The ripping he’s been taking the last couple years was misinformed.
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Good to see Jackson starting to play better. I think he’s still getting better, but he’s finally looking like a decent pro. I want more still.
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Hunt is legit. He’s a potential all pro G. His loss is huge….and he makes Jackson better too. The play we’ve been getting from our backup guards has been horrible.
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Ogbah…meh…I thought we should’ve traded him last year.
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Waddle is starting to worry me. I’m struggling to view him as a long term #1 WR once Hill is gone. He’s constantly hurt in some way and is easily thrown off his game with physical play. He disappears a lot. Still young, but I’d like to see more consistent play. He’s hanging in there and trying but what will his health be in a couple years after getting the shit kicked out of him? Really good player when he’s allowed to run but the health worries me.
Worried about Waddle as well. Hill, Waddle and EZ are the only WR’s on the roster for 2024 with other holes to fill and a terrible cap.
Good points, Randy. If we get our best OL together for the most part down the stretch our offense can be a juggernaut.
The defense seems to be coming around.
Sanders scares all of us.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRvfDVuN/
My personal faves for Sunday:
Titans >Panthers
Giants > Patriots
Jags > Texans
Bengals > Steelers
Broncos > Browns
Raiders > Chiefs
Eagles by 40 over Bills
Chargers > Chiefs
Dolphins 30 Jets 6
Liam Eichenberg started at right guard on Sunday, which makes him only the second active NFL player to start at all five offensive line positions in a career, joining Daniel Brunskill of the Tennessee Titans.
Christian Wilkins was robbed of a sack when the stupid QB threw the ball right to Jaelan Phillips while horizontally in the grasp of Wilkins.
Against the Raiders, Wilkins had two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss and three overall tackles. He was also heavily responsible for helping his teammates rack up statistics per usual.
He has at least one quarterback hit in eight of his 10 games played this season.
NFS
Dolphins D without Ramsey:
27th in success rate
20th in EPA/play allowed
20th in yds allowed / game
Dolphins D WITH Ramsey:
6th in success rate
6th in EPA/play allowed
3rd in yds allowed / game
NFS
Tua vs. Eagles
23/32 216, 1 TD, 1 INT 87.5 passer rating
Mahomes vs. Eagles
24/43 177, 2 TD, 1 INT 71.6 passer rating
Tua vs. Chiefs
21/34 193, 1 TD, 0 INT 87.0 passer rating
Hurts vs. Chiefs
14/22 150, 0 TD, 1 INT 64.6 passer rating
Yet Tua got heavily criticized for both games.
Jus’ sayin’
Naples, why Jags over Texans? Jags have the lead over us in the playoff rankings.
I hate the Texans.
I’ve always thought of the Jaguars as my 2nd favorite team.
Trevor and Travis went to Clemson.
I fear the Texans more in a one game series,
because they don’t understand they should be losing.
The Texans QB is very dangerous.
I’ve hated them ever since they had that long winning streak against us.
I say let the Jags win their division,
but let them have a worse record than ours,
so we get the higher seed,
and let the Texans be eliminated from the playoffs
in favor of a team we are more likely to beat,
like the Colts or Raiders.
LOL, I understand now
Leonard is a vet I don’t think he has to clear waivers and I think the colts eat the contract.
Never mind I just read that after the trade deadline you have to clear waivers to be a FA.
So Tyreek hurt his hand early in the game before the 4th down play.
Hard Knocks is fun
I enjoyed Hard Knocks. Any time I can watch my boys, it’s exciting! I think I was mostly surprised at how much McDaniel uses the F-bomb. Not complaining as someone who frequently uses the F-bomb myself, just didn’t expect it.
Why the fuck not?! 😆
LOL – I thought he was the chill communicator
He’s chilled when says fuck…lol. A lot of us are!
You’ve exactly described my thoughts. The only thing I’ll add is I I’m on record from the beginning saying I didn’t like this, a distraction, but still watched anyway. 😂
Is it Friday yet?
closer than you think
Naples, why do you want the Jags to beat Houston? If Houston wins the Jags fall out of the 3rd seed (we jump up to the 3rd seed, and stay ahead of Hou who would be the 4th seed.
Oh and the blog is not “fixed” I still need to hit refresh to get to see my post.
My blog fixed itself. It was magic. You just have to believe
No, I have to believe and then hit refresh….
You don’t believe strongly enough
I see BBM asked the same question and Naples answered it. I do not agree, but carry on and keep calm.
NOT spam
https://x.com/flasportsbuzz/status/1727159258440155543?s=20
Ramsey got DPoW … duh
Some interesting tidbits in this article
https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/lists/dolphins-jets-week-12-news-notes-2023/
NFS
NFS
McDaniel on Hard Knocks was what I expected some but in other ways not at all. You ever watch “The Last Dance” about the last run of the Jordan Bulls? He reminded me of Phil Jackson. McDaniel sure as heck ain’t Shula, Jimmy J or Vince Lombardi. And farthest thing from Bear Bryant in the Tower ever.
Has anyone watched Bye Bye Barry on Prime? I thought it was really good.
I watched it and really enjoyed it.
Sanders’ dad and the whole Jim Brown thing was hilarious.
Sanders was always my 2nd favorite back after Payton. It was cool to get his story.
His dad was a character! Wouldn’t shake hands with the Oklahoma State coach at the recruiting visit… 😂
😂😂
Apparently Scott Mitchell doesn’t like it
https://nypost.com/2023/11/22/sports/ex-lions-qb-scott-mitchell-rants-over-barry-sanders-documentary/
LOL, I don’t recall Mitchell’s name being mentioned a single time in the documentary, and that clown in two playoff games with the Lions had 33.6 and 31.7 QB ratings with a total of 5 INTs and only 1 TD, that while teams focused on stopping Barry and the running attack.
Fontes did say he tried to get Montana and Moon, but the top brass though they were both too old. And Rodney Pete had no problem being part of the documentary.
Mitchell is obviously carrying some weight on his shoulders there. He probably has had to deal with the Barry talk a lot, but Barry never once threw anyone under the bus in the documentary, he was pure class.
Scott Mitchell might be right, but being a whiner ain’t cool.
Talk about stuff that is never supposed to happen. Is the Captain having problems with Tennille as well?
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“Hall & Oates are embroiled in a legal battle that has led to Daryl Hall getting a restraining order against his former music partner John Oates.
Based on court records, Hall filed an undisclosed complaint against Oates on Nov. 16, as well as a motion for a temporary restraining order.”
Daryl Hall is a jackass and always been full of himself.
I don’t get that vibe from him at all and his show is awesome.
I got that vibe from his show where he did renovations.
I will agree his show is good
I can’t go for that…..
Terrorist attack in Niagra?? Heard something about a car full of explosives. Anybody heard more on it?
I just saw that there are two dead. Not much info coming out as of yet.
The 2 occupants of the car
Our entire DL has been playing well.
Buffalo Bills
2023 · 6-5-0
INJURIES
QB Josh Allen (right shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
CB Dane Jackson (concussion protocol) DNP
CB Taron Johnson (concussion protocol) DNP
CB Cam Lewis (shoulder) limited
S Micah Hyde (neck/stinger) limited
S Taylor Rapp (neck) DNP
No mention about Smythe or Hunt???
Miami Dolphins
2023 · 7-3-0
INJURIES
RB De’Von Achane (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, with head coach Mike McDaniel telling reporters that the workout determining if and how much he’ll play Friday.
RB Raheem Mostert (ankle/knee) limited
FB Alec Ingold (foot/ankle) limited
WR Chase Claypool (knee) limited
WR Tyreek Hill (hand) limited
OT Terron Armstead (knee) limited
OL Austin Jackson (oblique) limited
New York Jets
2023 · 4-6-0
INJURIES
WR Garrett Wilson (elbow) was upgraded to full participation in Wednesday’s practice.
OT Mekhi Becton (ankle) limited
OT Duane Brown (hip) full
OL Billy Turner (finger) full
DL John Franklin-Myers (knee) full
LB Quincy Williams (knee) full
DB Michael Carter II (hamstring) DNP
Jets beat the Bills and the Eagles so far….. just saying.
They shouldn’t beat us unless we beat ourselves
The way our defense is playing I don’t see us losing this game.
The yets OL has no business stopping our defense. They’re OL is bad. I put this game on our offense. If they’re as good as most think they are, they beat this good yets defense. Go show you are more than just a fast offense. Put up 28 or more. We better not need 28 but shut up all these fuckers calling us soft by kicking some ass.
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I’m typically a just win kinda guy but this offense needs to get back into a groove and prove they can get theirs in anybody. Our offense has let us down in our losses. Go out and put this game out of reach of a horrible yets offense.
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Yep exactly
get ahead early
Watch them fumble all over themselves for the next 3 quarters
Focus on stopping Hall and their offense can’t function.
Hall is a Maneater
He’s making FF owners Dreams Come True
Am I the only one thinking Wilkins did his locker room dance for the Hard Knocks cameras cause he knew he wasn’t featured in the series? Was way impressive for a guy his size.
Our O has struggled recently, but if we can get healthy on the OL for the final 3 games Lookout with how our D us playing
Agreed.
Re: The concern with Waddle. I watched the Hard Knocks today. My take , based on what I’ve seen in games, is that Waddle shows up when Hill is out. That leads me to believe that As long as Hill is playing, he (Hill) is going to suck all the oxygen out of the atmosphere. Waddle is fine.
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Keep in mind: Jackson is Tua’s blindside Tackle.
Everyone knows that. Jackson has always been talented but finding a position and injuries slowed down his progress. He’s only 24 years old in his 4th season.
Not having Hunt in the lineup hurts our offense because he’s really good.
Randy says:
November 21, 2023 at 5:53 pm
Random thoughts:
Baker is not an inside hole filling LB. He’s best as an outside backer who uses his speed to make plays and cover. Fangio is using him much more intelligently. His tackling throughout his career has actually been better than I thought it would be, but he’s basically a bulked up safety. Use him in space….not in the box all game. He’s a weak side LB all day long. The ripping he’s been taking the last couple years was misinformed…
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The question becomes: is he worth the nearly $15M we’ll be paying him next season… outside or inside? If you can say yes, alright. Just keep in mind we’re -$37M in terms of our cap next season.
For whatever it may be worth, Jerome Baker is currently ranked as the #44 LB out of 59 this season, per PFF.
Additionally, he’s been targeted in coverage 40 times this season… 36 passes have been caught. That 90% CMP against him is the 4 worst in the NFL this season amongst all LBs.
I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I’d bet a LOT of $$$ that he’s not back with us next season. I really do like Baker (seriously, I do), but this is a business.
What’s more, if Spotrac is correct, Baker’s contract can no longer be restructured.
Randy, I’m certainly NOT trying to call you out. I very much value your opinions, man. I’m just sayin’, I don’t see Baker coming back.
Zone coverage is hard to rank. But he will not be on this team at his contract number in 2024.
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Just realized that Shaquille Leonard has undergone 2 back surgeries, the last one being last November (2022). Yet, he still looks solid. Nevertheless, buyer beware.
Tim Knight says:
November 22, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Everyone knows that. Jackson has always been talented but finding a position and injuries slowed down his progress. He’s only 24 years old in his 4th season.
Not having Hunt in the lineup hurts our offense because he’s really good.
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Agreed. Just be prepared to pay Jackson LT $$$: he needs to be re-signed.
I don’t really care about the cap next year during the current season. We’re looking at 3-1 in the division and 6-2 in the AFC with a win over the Jets. That and 8-3 is a big deal.🙂
Hey, you do you, man! And for whatever it may be worth, I’M WITH YOU!!! I’M LOVING THIS RIDE THIS SEASON!!!
LFG!!!
GO PHINS!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
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bookman11 says:
November 22, 2023 at 5:43 pm
I can’t go for that…..
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Don’t know if it went over everybody else’s head, but I got it! 🙂
I got it🙂
Mike E. says:
November 22, 2023 at 6:29 pm
Hall is a Maneater
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Brian in NY says:
November 22, 2023 at 6:55 pm
He’s making FF owners Dreams Come True