Dolphins began training camp July 25th, and it will continue through to August 5th, just 3 days from now. There have been some good stories, and we all hope those story lines continue all the way through to the season. One in particular has been OLB Quinton Bell. Bell, 6’4 250 began his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, then played for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. He spent last season on the Dolphins practice squad. I believe he flashed some last year in camp as well, but it would be a wonderful thing if he became a solid depth player. After OLB Shaq Barrett unexpectedly retired, the Dolphins wasted no time reuniting with DE Emmanuel Ogbah. I stress that Ogbah is primarily a defensive lineman, DE specifically, and his 5.5 sacks were mostly from the defensive line, playing with DT or DE. We addressed the OLB spot in the draft, twice to be exact with our first pick, #21 OLB Chop Robinson and then again in RD 5 #158 Mo Kamara. We’re all aware that both OLB’s Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips are rehabbing from injuries suffered near the end of the season, so when either both of these players are back to being themselves in unknown.
CB Kader Kohou is another player having a nice camp. With the offseason addition of CB Kendall Fuller, and the fact that Jalen Ramsey is on the roster as well, Kohou will likely see more playing time inside at nickel. Nik Needham, also one of my favorites as is Kohou, just wasn’t back to the level of play before his injury. Some bad news, CB Cam Smith went out with an injury but should be back. WR Erik Ezukanma, who showed that physical nature on some run plays last season was also injured, and his status is more questionable than Smith’s, who again should return to action as soon as today.
An interesting development recently came out about the NFL rules going forward in 2024, and this rule specifically affects our team, as well as the SF 49ers and the LA Rams. The rule seems to indicate that the motion that we use so often pre snap with Tyreek Hill running and then angling towards the line of scrimmage will no longer be allowed. Mind you, this is still somewhat speculative, the rule was highlighted in red, as all rules that haven’t been enforced properly are every single season. Supposedly, there was a gray area in the interpretation of “abrupt” motion, so if they do enforce this, we’ll see how Mike McDaniel counters this being taken away. I was actually surprised when I saw the Dolphins implementing it, it did look unfair, and then I thought “Why doesn’t every team do this”? I guess we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out.
WR Jaylen Waddle has had a great camp. He’s been catching passes and getting open on any and every defender, including our own superstar, Jalen Ramsey. That’s important, because there might come a time in the next couple of years if Tyreek Hill is still with the team, that Waddle becomes the main target, and Hill the #2 WR. It would be fantastic if Waddle can step up to another level. New C Aaron Brewer had some low snap issues, but otherwise has looked good. I’m sure we all remember the snapping issues our previous C Connor Williams had, right? Still, we want to se that cleaned up by seasons start.
Another nice camp story is the emergence of LB Anthony Walker, who played 4 years for the Colts and 3 for the Browns, and at 28, is showing well as a inside LB for the Dolphins. Walker battled injuries last season and is happy to have a fresh start with the Dolphins. The battle at NT has been a good one between NT Benito Jones and NT Teair Tart. CB Ethan Bonner has also impressed in camp, and although Bonner is behind Cam Smith and Kendall Fuller on the depth chart, that could change for sure.
One point I want to bring out, we’ve discussed it already, but it really resonated with me. CB Jalen Ramsey stating “It’s time to be bullies”. I can’t tell you how happy I was to hear that. Sometimes you just have to get it out there, and it can manifest itself into something real. I don’t have to tell you that when a lot of people think about our team, the word “soft” comes to mind. If thinking they’re going to be bullies helps purge the softness, so be it. I couldn’t agree with Jalen more. Purge that December swoon, purge it before it starts. Think of yourselves as the bad boys, and then play like it on the field, and punish teams like the Ravens, Steelers, Chiefs, etc. Smack them in the mouth and let them know you’re on the field right there with them. Keep feeding this mentality, make it so!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
@flasportsbuzz
Though several Dolphins writers said Poyer was walking with a limp today, what is actually sidelining him, per his wife Rachel Bush (on X), is a thumb injury, FYI. He has missed 6 practices in a row; was excellent before that.
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@ThePoniExpress
Sources: The Steelers have a verbal agreement in place with the 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. All the terms of the deal and contract details are being hammered out now. The WR is coming to Pittsburgh.
mf13ss
says:
August 7, 2024 at 2:25 pm
The Stealers* are going to be very fierce this season.
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They’ve rebuilt their OL nicely and added LB Patrick Queen, CB Donte Jackson and S Deshon Elliott to a good defense that didn’t really lose anyone.
Tim Knight
says:
August 7, 2024 at 2:27 pm
If they get good QB play.
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Between Russ and Fields, they undoubtedly will be better than last year’s QB room.
I just looked at last year’s stats. Russell Wilson is still a top-10 QB in the league and rumors of his demise have been greatly exaggerated. He was even tied for #1 last year with four 4th Quarter comebacks.
There are lies, damned liars and then there are statistics. Don’t let the numbers fool you. He was terrible last year
We’re going to have to disagree, my green friend. I think Russ is going to surprise most this season.
He was a bottom tier QB last year. He lacks the dynamic escapabillty he once had. When forced to stay in the pocket he was far less decisive and effective than he most QBs.
As I mentioned above, they have rebuilt their OL nicely which will benefit Wilson.
Correct… and that’s exactly what Russ lacked in Denver.
It’s good to see ya today, my Brother! And thanks for the updates you’ve been bringing!
Fields will be the starter and has been outplaying Wilson in camp
Ken
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August 7, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Fields will be the starter and has been outplaying Wilson in camp
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I’ve heard the same, in all honesty. If I’m not mistaking, I think(?) Russ has been nursing an injury of sorts. That’s going to be an interesting competition!
@CameronWolfe
Got ahold of Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s contract — now a 5-year, $235.571 million deal. Max value $244.571M w/ incentives. $171.671M in total guarantees over 1st 4 years. $132.171M practically fully guaranteed over 1st 3 years. $42M sign bonus. 2 void years for cap purposes.
Tua Tagovailoa’s incentives/bonuses: $2.25M incentives/year 2025-28 if Tua plays 50% of snaps + playoffs. 250K for wild card + 50% snaps in game 500K Divisional/Champ + 50% snaps 1M for Super Bowl + 50% snaps 750K/year per game roster bonuses 250K/year offseason workout bonus
That’s all the info we already knew, he’s just adding in the $23.1M fully guaranteed for this season which is the 5th year option
@flasportsbuzz
NEW: Injuries beginning to pile up for Dolphins (but thankfully, nothing seemingly seismic). Where things stand at multiple positions impacted https://miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article290833129.html… And players who have seized on the opportunity
@NFL
“What makes
@Tua
so good is his accuracy.”
The
@MiamiDolphins
franchise QB is No. 36 on the #NFLTop100
3:29
https://x.com/i/status/1821199624511877600
The immediate link above (my 4:15 PM post) is for the video. It’s worth watching.
He’s a franchise QB. He’s going to get better and keep checking off boxes. 🙂
HELL YEAH, TIM!!!
Hulkster,
It’s all good to disagree(!), my man! I want to share this with ya, being you’re a cat lover like I am. I had a very horrific day last week, from work to bad family health news. I felt so dejected, depressed, and certainly angry.
My nephew’s cat (he may as well be my cat at this point, too) greeted me, and immediately sensed my discouraged state of mind. That little bugger went way out of his normal ways to console me, comfort me, and just to let me know that he’s my bud! It was SO fascinating and SO heart-warming, man!
He put me back into a good frame of mind. It’s AMAZING how our pets can sense our distress and go out of their way to console us!
To be fair, I’m an equal-opportunity pet lover. Meaning, I love ALL pets. I prefer dogs over cats, but my cat is the BESTEST! 😀
😺
Thanks SB now they’re talking about pussy
cats
And what’s wrong with that… I’d like to know… because here I go… again!!!!
I LOVE Nicole Scherzinger!!!
Isis targeting Taylor Swift. Trying to hit us where it hurts
all the more reason we need a strong leader
Which is why I am not voting for Trump
and voting for Kamala, that makes no sense
I just saw a mic’d up video of Campbell man that dude leads, then backs it up. He’s got another good year left in him.
I just found out C Aaron Brewer injured his hand in the scrimmage the other day against the Falcons. Anyone see it happen? Know how serious it looked?
The team will not discuss it because they don’t have to until September 4
Very Belichician
Ballchinian?
Happy Birthday Rockphin! Lol
I get to spend the day flying back from Dallas. Couldn’t get a direct flight so I’m flying nearly all day What a waste of my birthday
55 years ago today I was inflicted upon the world.
Make sure to celebrate with some homeraide today
Happy Birthday Rock! 🎁🎉🎂🍻🎈
Hopefully you get to enjoy at some point. I’ll be doing the same on my bday, flying back from the fest.
TY
Happy Birthday Rocko! Hope it gets much better pal!
Inflicted is a good way to put it. 😁
Happy Birthday Rock, love ya bud.
Sucks you gotta spend the day traveling
thanks
Happy Birthday Rock! Damn you’re young
🤣🙏
I’m done with Berrios, his only quality left was Punt Returns, and even that seems in question with Malik returning punts yesterday seems a better alternative
also done with EZ, his potential YAK and running ability were needed, Jonnu has now taken those duties over and looked great yesterday doing so
That leaves us with Hill, Waddle, OBJ, Cracraft and Malik only 5 is what I’m thinking, and Achane will line up wide also
unless Fortson is a gamer he seems lazy/uninspired, Jonnu and Hill are locks, I’d like to see Tanner make it and Smythe likely will too much to my dismay (think he’s useless)
I’m hoping Malik Washington makes the 53, and if it’s punt returns that help him make it, so be it.
smythe is our best all around TE and will be the starter.
Happy Birthday Rock!
thanks TK. When are you ever going to make it down to a fest?
At this time I really don’t know. Hopefully some day.
it’s like saying I don’t have time…you have to prioritize
2 hours from my house to stadium, will be going to joint practice again next year, might try 1 joint and 1 regular
For me Jonnu, Tyreek, Achane and Calais (drills and overall stature, he looks the part) stood out the most
Malik and Wright looked good on a secondary level
Sanders made all his FGs and Bailey, oh my, with those booming punts seems finally healthy
Stanger needs a new jersey
Didn’t watch the D, too hard to tell who was who
Penix is taller than I thought, funny he also wears 9, could be twins with Jonnu, they both look tall, speak and athletic
Funniest play in practice was 1v1 Tyreek shook the defender at the line and ran free for an easy pitch and catch, huge mismatch
Fins wearing throwbacks on both Thursday games
I wish we’d throw back to the days of Zach, JT, Timbo when Jimmy added a little bit of dark blue in there. These are the guys who lately are getting recognition for their play. JT HOF, Zach HOF, Timbo to the ROH this year.
Sonny – that was the JJ era, so like 95. Maybe next season, who knows?
That’s what he said.
Rockphin,
Happy B-Day, Brother! Make it a good one, and THANK YOU for all your advice on quitting smoking. I appreciate ya, man!
thank you my friend
Steve,
THANK YOU for your boots on the ground, reporting what you’re seeing at TC. You are appreciated!
Oh yeah… and hate to report, I’m officially OUT this year for the Fest. I’ve been temporarily reassigned at work due to someone abruptly re-resigning his position. Being I’m the only other one who has experience in his field of expertise, I need to take over for him until we find someone new.
This destroys any possibility of me being able to flex vacation time to the week of the Fest. 😡
*resigning his position.
AKA: he quit
Steve, how did Chop look?
the D was on the back field, didn’t get a good look at him
as a stupid little kid I loved the date of my birth. 8 8 69. Get it? Ate ate 69? They both got ate! 🤤
Oh, I thought I was so funny. 😂
😂
😳🥸🫥
rolling eyes 👀
Lame AF but I can see how it would’ve been funny back then
Happy Birthday man
That’s funny, pretty sure you didn’t have to splain it though
at 11 years old when I came up with it, I felt the need to explain it. LOL
Holy shit my bad joke killed the blog!
FOOTBALL IS BACK!! We get to watch our team play actual football tonight! It doesn’t count and we wont see some of the best players, but we get to see our team play!! GO DOLPHINS!! GO FMU!
^^^
https://phinphanatic.com/posts/kendall-fuller-quote-ethan-bonner-will-only-raise-dolphins-hype-01j4sy1ekth2
Obligatory YOU GO YOUNG MAN!
Come on man, say it
What’s today?
I know, right!
It’s not that day without hearing it from Rock.
If you aren’t able to watch the game tonight, it will replay on NFL Network at 1:30am Saturday and again at 7:00am Saturday.
Then, one more time on NFL Network at 12:00pm Wednesday.
All times eastern.
IT’S GAME DAY BITCHES!!!!
GO DOLPHINS!!
LOL
I am so hung over today I want to crawl into a dark hole and curl up in the fetal position.
I have a slight hangover and have to go in to work from 2-10pm. Dreading it. Don’t think I would feel hungover if had not been on the boat and hanging out on a barrier island for 7 hours yesterday. I didn’t drink until I got home but was already dehydrated by the time I started drinking.
my asshole buddies told every stranger who came into the bar last night that it was my birthday and had complete strangers buying me shots. I did at least 8 shots and had a bucket of 6 beers. When I left I was like, man I’ve had enough, I appreciate it, but I am leaving. To which they replied. We are all leaving Rock, it’s 2 AM and the bar is closing.
lol
Rock
Enjoy the hangover. It’s a reminder of how good a night you had. Happy bday.
I don’t remember having a good time…..LOL
BBM,
Glad to see you decided to stick around. I wouldn’t know what to think about every single draft eligible player every year without you! Besides, this place needs as many rednecks as we can get. 😜
Thanks Randy! I was having a tantrum that morning but I wasn’t going anywhere.
I got news about a real-estate deal that was going to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine fall through that morning. We were supposed to close within days then the owner decided to pull out of the deal because of his POS son.
He’s a religious man. His son was using it for a hunt camp. He went up there this past hunting season and caught his son and his buddies getting drunk with a bunch of women and cheating on their wives.
It’s a beautiful property of 67 acres bordering state forest with 2 small older homes. A 2 BR home on the main road as you enter with a small shop. The main drive winds through 2 fields of pecan trees then a pole barn. Before you get to the main house there is a 2 acre pond on the right and a 1 acre pond on the left. Once you get to the main house there is a 5 acre lake behind it full of crappie, bass, etc.
Then it is just woods behind the lake with 3 nice food plots along the border of the state forest.
I was going to have to put a ton of money into it. Both homes need to be gutted and both new septic but it was the land I wanted. The main home is about 100 years old. My fear is it would be a total rebuild.
Anyway, it’s just on the outskirts of the Alabama Gold Belt and the son has convinced the dad there is still gold on the property. It had already been mined way back which is the reason for the ponds/lake. The property has been in their family for 80 years and they have never looked into it or even surveyed it. It’s BS.
There is still an outside chance but I bet he comes back asking for more $$. Some things are not meant to be, I guess.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2024/08/09/miami-dolphins-news-chop-robinson-preseason-opener-atlanta-falcons/74734694007/
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Rock – your friends at home call you Rock?
Funny bustard
for the rest of us, we just wet our dry whistle and kept reading
Do you think the Dolphins have every piece they need to win a Super Bowl? And if no what is missing?
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Omar’s response:
@OmarKelly
No…. Give me a Richie Incognito at the interior line spot
Do we get a Jonathan Martin to go with him? lol
Don’t need that distraction. lol
BBM,
Sounds like a great opportunity. I hope it eventually works out for you. I’ll bring my bivy bag and camp on the back acre. You’ll never even know I’m there.
We all have our days. With all the drama around here, maybe we should do our own Hard Knocks! Lol
NEW BLOG UP!!!
fagettaboutit, the season will be a step back, so no need to watch tonight or the regular season
We lost all those guys and didn’t replace them
My next door neighbor, the Pats fan