I can’t believe we’re already here, but sure enough, the football season’s first tease is Preseason Game 1. There’s not really a lot of substance one can garner from a preseason game, but as always, this is an opportunity for some players to give themselves a chance to solidify a roster spot. Most of the starters will not be playing, and if they do, it will be a short time, maybe a series or less. QB Tua Tagovailoa who was just paid a mint will not partake in this game, so it will be Mike White and Skylar Thompson at the helm. There will be many roster decisions to make when the final cutdown to 53 happens, and the QB battle could be one of those. If they decide to carry only 2 QB’s on the roster, then White and Thompson are essentially fighting for the backup job. The Dolphins chose to carry 3 Qb’s last season, but due to the heavy rotation on the D-line, and the necessity to carry a number of backups on the O-line, carrying 3 QB’s may not be a luxury the Dolphins can afford.
So who are the players to watch? That depends on who you talk to, but there are a few I look forward to seeing, and a few others who I hope have a good showing to make the roster. I’ll start on the offensive side of the ball. RB Jaylen Wright should see a decent amount of touches and it would be wonderful to see him shine. Starter Raheem Mostert, who bulked up 15 lbs last season and had a career best. I can assure you the Dolphins aren’t going to overuse the 32 year old running back, despite having a year any NFL RB would love to have, over 1000 yards rushing, a nice 4.8 YPC average, and of course 18 rushing TD’s. De’Von Achane is a HR hitter but also a guy who already early in his career has struggled to stay healthy. Achane trailed Mostert by only 212 yards with less than half the carries (103) to (209) for Mostert. Still, Achane only appeared in 11 games due to injuries. Therefore, it’s so important that rookie Jaylen Wright shows the Dolphins he can assume either role if necessary.
Other players to watch on the offensive side is basically anyone and everyone on the offensive line. While most won’t be starting, we saw last year how often the backups were pressed into service, so believe me, this counts. For position players, TE Julian Hill has been drawing lots of attention in camp, both as a blocker and receiver, so I would like to see him give us a glimpse of that. Rookie WR Malik Washington is buried on the depth chart, but a strong showing in the preseason could elevate him. Veteran WR’s Braxton Berrios and River Cracraft both have a leg up as they have so much experience, both with Mike McDaniel and of course the Dolphins offense. I don’t believe WR Erik Ezukanma is healthy, and if that’s the case and he’s unable to play, I fear his chances of making the roster are slipping away.
On the defensive side of the ball, there are quite a few guys I really want to watch. OLB Quinton Bell who’s been a hot topic all throughout training camp while impressing reporters and coaches alike. Of course rookie OLB Chop Robinson and rookie OLB Mo Kamara are guys I want to see playing well. Despite many signs pointing to OLB Jaelan Phillips potentially being ready to play Week 1 of the regular season, I always prefer to err on the side of caution, and I feel the team will as well. Bradley Chubb, on the other hand is not progressing as quickly, which makes sense since he was injured about a month later than Phillips. I also want to see ILB Anthony Walker who also has been making noise.
On the defensive line, both starting DE’s Zach Sieler and Calais Campbell won’t play, so we’ll see a fair amount of Gallimore, Mack, Hand, Harris and Kendricks. Being this is preseason, I’m thinking we won’t see much of Emmanuel Ogbah who recently signed, but if we do, I’m curious how much time he gets on the D-line, as opposed to playing OLB. I maintain he’s better suited there, but last I looked, I’m not the DC. In the secondary, don’t bet on getting our first look at S Jordan Poyer in a Dolphins uni. Do expect to see a fair amount of rookie Patrick McMorris and veteran Elijah Campbell. Marcus Maye might also get some reps, as well as Mark Perry. I think Jalen Ramsey, Kendall Fuller will sit, but CB’s Kader Kohou, Cam Smith, and Ethan Bonner, who has also turned some heads in training will get lots of snaps. Mayhaps we see Storm Duck, who at the very least has an amusing name.
As per usghe, we hope to see some nice plays, and most of all, hope for no injuries. I don’t expect a whole lot of scoring, the offense will be as vanilla and as basic as possible, and same goes for the defense. I suppose I want to see if TE Jody Fortson has even the slightest chance of making the roster, because TE could be a place we carry only 3. Durham Smythe and Jonnu Smith are locks, and the way Julian Hill has been talked up, the tall, lanky Fortson appears to have an upHill battle. I want to see how the new kickoff rule looks out there, although this morning I was listening to WQAM and both Joe Rose, and especially Mike Florio from PFT feel that it’s almost certain that kicking the ball into the endzone for a touchback at the 30 yard line is going to be the NFL norm. That’s a shame, because in general, it can be such an exciting play, especially will all the speedy options we have to deploy back there, but such is life. Maybe the Preseason will be the testing grounds. Once again, lets hope we stay healthy and have no injuries!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
For those that just want to argue righty points…lol, I’m proud of our showing at this year’s Olympics, especially the WOMEN. It’s that fucking simple. Period.
steveccnv says:August 12, 2024 at 7:49 am said the guy bashing the right
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AFTER you blamed the left…another poster who starts with the “left” blaming but then when called out, raises his skirt and says “he did it!”
I will bash political right wing shit all day if you bring it here…let it fucking go
AND, after I gave kudos to our Olympic team, you started blaming the left for our diversity…lol. Such a perverted way of thinking….oh well
You wrote this before I even got in
Krishna
says:
August 11, 2024 at 9:34 pm
There’s something wrong on the right when you can’t appreciate our way…shameful
It was a response to mf13ss’s whacky bullshit who is by the way extremely right thinking…so rather than call him out specifically, I called out THAT “right” way of thinking…which is NOT about diversity, at all.
…keep bringing that “right” thinking here, it makes it so much fun for everyone. NOT!!!
And, you called out Lebron James for being an Olympic bearer….WTF is that? And, typical of your comments….they always seem to target diversity.
So, again, my apologies if I was wrong in your take (this time), but you’ve put it out there….own it.
I’m not blaming diversity or anything today on the Olympics or the IOC, I simply stated a fact about competition and you went off
Diversity is fine, diversity without merit is another story
OK…then, I apologize. But, you have a history (imo) of not giving full kudos to women or diverse groups. There always seem to be slight of some sort in your comments and bringing in “woke” articles does nothing but fan the flames.
Oh this shit again?
https://media.tenor.com/1j2id8DUaRgAAAAM/abuelo-simpson.gif
Does anyone here think Isaiah Wynn will be the starter at LG in the opener?
From my perspective (and maybe it’s naive and idealistic), the Olympics and the USA medal results, put on display the American way of life, including its diversity. This is not to be diminished or slighted.
Our system supported its athletes (hopefully, clean from drugs) via Title IX, capitalism, and a myriad of other ways to be dominant in the world. I will never apologize or minimize those accomplishments. To me, it shows how successful a free society can be….if only we could bring home the spirit of the games.
Krishna – We’ve always had the best athletes participate in our Olympics, no matter what race or religion. If it’s diverse, so be it, as long as everyone earns their spot, not put in because they’re Black, Indian, Chinese, White, gay, straight, or other. That’s what Steve is saying. Diversity but not diverse for the sake of being diverse, or diverse without merit. Basically, that’s what every university in America has right now, they allow a certain amount of scholarships for each race or ethnic background. That’s trash, just take the best students period.
Again, what are you saying? The athletes that made the Olympic team were diverse without merit? It’s nonsensical to me to to bring this up with what I stated. Absolutely, off my point! And, pushes an agenda that I did NOT bring up.
MikeE., I don’t think they think Wynn will be ready to start the season. I also think that was their reason for trying to move Kion Smith in to LG to see what he can do there.
Krishna – No, I’m not saying that at all! I’m saying all our athletes were the best of the best, and race, ethnicity or religion played no part as to whether they made the team. That’s how LIFE should be. Forget all this inclusiveness nonsense, just take the best candidate.
1000% And, leave the rest of the commentary at home, please.
I like how Ryder is being inclusive and showing diversity in breaking down both black guys and white guys…
LOL!!
Miami Dolphins
Roster Moves | We have activated LB Jaelan Phillips off the physically unable to perform list. We have also signed LBs David Anenih & Wyatt Ray, and placed LBs Grayson Murphy & Cam Brown on the reserve/injured list.
Wow, I preseason game and we lose 3 players to IR.
Travis Wingfield
HC Mike McDaniel Monday August 12 media availability coverage thread:
BIG NEWS! Jaelan Phillips is coming off PUP today.
Coach doesn’t expect Odell to come off PUP this week and then will be week-to-week starting next week, he says.
On OL this weekend: We have some technique principles that we’ve really taken a look at how we atrituclate and emphasize them. One of those being LOS. I saw the LOS be reset. That’s something we worked diligently at. We tried to re-framed how we articulate it to engender better
On Patrick McMorris: He’s taken the training and drill work and applied it in his game and evolved his game from the first day we saw him. Being in a pedal and breaking at a direct angle towards an eligible as opposed to rounding out of it – those little things, I’ve seen him
Erik Ezukanma will return to practice today
Tanner Conner will miss some practice time this week. Timeline not yet available on his injury.
You can’t scream for and demand equality or inclusion but then only support it when it favors you. The problem is that groups have begun using the victim role to get what they want. Blacks. Women. Palestinians. Jews. Gays. Jets fans. Pick a group. Once you tell everyone you want to be treated equally and then you demand to be treated special, people begin to understand that “equality” isn’t really what you’re after.
So, if you’re going to buy into the idea that a person gets to decide what sex they are…then you have no option but to allow this sort of thing to happen. To do otherwise would be admitting that you’re not really committed to the original thought. It’s either a 100% or 0. And that’s why all this shit is really just BS that most people go along with because it avoids conflict or don’t care….until they do. Like with the Olympics.
”It’s either a 100% or 0.” Is that like a binary choice?
I agree with everything you said.
AWESOME news about Phillips! I still think we might not see him in a PS game.
^
Krishna
says:
August 12, 2024 at 10:30 am
It was a response to mf13ss’s whacky bullshit who is by the way extremely right thinking…
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“Whacky bullshit”, just because we simply disagree on a matter? You went off the deep end again, putting words in people’s mouths. SMH
I gracefully bowed out last evening because I don’t have the time to argue with someone who won’t keep it on the level. Your crusade against the right doesn’t bring out the best in you.
You stated a woman can say he’s a man and then it’s true…to paraphrase…that’s some whacky bullshit….since you were referring to the gold medal boxer…whacky bullshit indeed!
It’s not a crusade…I’m tired of reading right wing bullshit always blaming the left, the conspiracy theories, the right wing politics…GET IT. No crusade….just tired of it, no more patience…lol
Great news on Jaelan Phillips.
That’s really good news! I’m shocked!
He hit rehab really hard. It’s a great testament to his work ethic.
Krishna – If you look at Biden’s cabinet, it’s a diverse array of people. Not necessarily the most qualified or the best, but diverse. That’s garbage. Now Trump is no better because he’s is nepotism. That’s worse in some ways, but not by much. Just hire the best people to do a job, not one that fits ethnic, sex or religious criteria.
I’m with you again! 1000%
It goes both ways! So, shut the fuck up and stop always blaming ONE side. It’s bullshit…lol
I didn’t know Kion Smith tore his Achilles and is out for the year. That sucks!
3 players on IR after one preseason game and a slew of minor injuries. This team is already in mid-season form, lol.
It is up to us as citizens to hold our elected officials accountable. There will always be bad actors….and there always have been. If we as a society continue to allow it…and let’s be honest…our politicians really don’t act any different than we do…then it’s not about them. It’s about us. Our biases are being brought to the fore as a Country in many ways. Are we going to continue to be a fear-based society and allow those in power to use it to control us? Can we begin to affect change in ourselves and rebuke the divisiveness that infects us?
A lot people don’t know what’s really going on and some people simply refuse to believe it.
and then there is a group that is so fearful that they “Believe what is going on” when it actually isn’t.
Kudos. Well said!
Miami Dolphins training camp notes
@AdamHBeasley
Mike McDaniel says the Dolphins have more NFL-caliber offensive lineman in their locker room currently than they can keep on a 53-man roster
@WingfieldNFL
Jaylen Waddle is dressed today and going through stretch after missing the last few practices.
@WingfieldNFL
Siran Neal is back at practice after leaving Friday’s game. Jordan Poyer is back working today, too.
@OmarKelly
Jordan Poyer with a club on his right hand.
@PoupartNFL
Dolphins attendance report: Not spotted RB Wilson, RB Ahmed, WR Schwartz, TE Conner, TE Fortson, C Brewer, DO Gallimore, DL B. Jones, LB Kamara, CB Bonner, CB Ramsey, CB Smith.
I assume Poyer is then in attendance… good.
CavalierKong
says:
August 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
3 players on IR after one preseason game and a slew of minor injuries. This team is already in mid-season form, lol.
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Right?!! It’s crazy to me that this has occurred already, and so early on. The only good thing is we’re currently $35.3M under the cap and we haven’t forfeited any draft picks for ’25… yet.
If it gets bad enough, we have the possibility of swinging a trade for a stud, or even trading for a depth player with a day 3 pick.
we really should be carrying that cap over to next year, because we are like 44M over the cap already!
@OmarKelly
Jaelan Phillips looks like a kid who just got released for recess.
@chrisperk
Dolphins doing 11 on 11…Jevon Holland and Jaylen Waddle not participating. Jaelan Phillips not out there w/starters. Yet.
@chrisperk
Red zone drill. Gotta admit I’m seeing McD call a few more plays for TEs in red zone and more running plays. I like that. It helps establish a physical, aggressive mindset. Hopefully it continues
@chrisperk
Just as I say that, there’s a Jonnu Smith red zone TD
@WingfieldNFL
Tua beautiful throw and catch to the back corner of the end zone for a 10-yard TD to Jonnu Smith.
@WingfieldNFL
Another day, more Tua with springy steps out of pressure. You can see how that little added juice and how it changes the way – ever so slightly – to defend him. After the run, Tua has a TD to Tyreek.
Stop it Wingfield! You know the narrative! The lost weight isn’t going to appreciably increase his mobility! AND it will make him more injury prone again. Keep up with the national narrative boy! LOL
@WingfieldNFL
McMorris good job flashing under the back corner throw from Tua to Berrios, ball was just out of reach. This tracks with what McDaniel said about McMorris before practice.
@WingfieldNFL
Tua dime back of the end zone to Reek – got it over the 2nd level, ball dove right into Reek on the end line.
He’s back! 🙂
Try again:
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mike-mcdaniel-voices-confidence-miami-dolphins-line/
https://x.com/i/status/1823053439708127531
@CameronWolfe
Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips says he feels great, strong & explosive in his return but noted today was “a tease” with light walkthrough reps. “I’m ready to hit somebody.” – Phillips, who noted he feels more confident mentally each day he increases his reps on repaired Achilles.
@chrisperk
Here’s how u know today is at walkthru speed…LT Terron Armstead and edge Jaelan Phillips have both been on the field for this 11 on 11 drill
BBM Thanks for all the updates .. I sure hope coach is correct on the OL .. all I hear is more injuries 🤯😳
I’ve heard some good things about the aggressive nature of our defense against the Falcons the other night. Without a lot of key guys playing. 🙂
Most of the guys on D-line played well, although it’s hard to gauge in a preseason game
https://x.com/i/status/1823092231659831740
https://nypost.com/2024/08/12/sports/haason-reddick-requests-trade-from-jets-amid-contract-squabble/
And the Jets have told him they will not trade him. Usual NYJ dumpster fire. Nothing to see here.
Do you think Jets fans are complaining that they always get bad press, OR – Do they just realize their organization is a mess?
Yes
@SharpFootball
% of QB pressures that turn into sacks
10.3% – Josh Allen (best)
11.2% – Patrick Mahomes
11.9% – Joe Flacco
13.2% – Jared Goff
13.9% – Geno Smith
14.0% – Trevor Siemian
14.5% – Jalen Hurts
14.6% – Brock Purdy
15.6% – Justin Herbert
15.7% – Jordan Love
15.7% – Kirk Cousins
15.8% – Matthew Stafford
16.2% – Joshua Dobbs
16.9% – Kenny Pickett
17.1% – Derek Carr
17.9% – Gardner Minshew
18.2% – Lamar Jackson
18.3% – Baker Mayfield
18.4% – Dak Prescott
18.4% – Trevor Lawrence
18.5% – Mac Jones
19.1% – Kyler Murray
19.3% – Tua Tagovailoa
19.5% – Joe Burrow
19.5% – Tyrod Taylor
19.6% – C.J. Stroud
19.7% – Aidan O’Connell
19.7% – Justin Fields
20.6% – Russell Wilson
21.5% – Will Levis
22.1% – Deshaun Watson
22.3% – Desmond Ridder
22.6% – Easton Stick
23.5% – Jake Browning
23.6% – Sam Howell
24.1% – Jimmy Garoppolo
24.3% – Bailey Zappe
24.3% – Zach Wilson
24.6% – Bryce Young
30.2% – Ryan Tannehill
31.6% – Daniel Jones
37.4% – Tommy DeVito (worst)
Flacco being 3rd best was surprising. He just throws it away though.
Krishna
says:
August 12, 2024 at 5:51 pm
You stated a woman can say he’s a man and then it’s true…to paraphrase…that’s some whacky bullshit….since you were referring to the gold medal boxer…whacky bullshit indeed!
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I never once stated that a woman can say he’s a man, which is foolishness. In fact, I said that a man can’t state that he’s a woman in order to dominate female sports to the tune of a gold medal in the Olympics.
That whacky bullshit weed of yours got ya again, dude!
Check this out… there are men’s sports and women’s sports. Have you any idea why that is to begin with? Can you follow the biological science of as much, or are you following the left’s NEW whacky bullshit definition of “FoLlOw ThE sCiEnCe!”?
And you’ll notice, I didn’t call you a single name. Much hate, you have.
You’ve been bitching/complaining about the so-called “man” winning a woman’s gold medal. You’re saying I’m wrong about that…now you’re lying…lol
Sorry if I mixed it up…I never brought it up in the first place…someone on the blog did and I challenged the source. Several of you lost your shit (you being one of them, several times) and stated how as a man, they could never do it….own it. You stated vehemently how appalled you were and supported the bullshit propaganda from the Russian led IBA.
Weed doesn’t make me forget, it helps me deal with people like you…lol…time for a smoke.
Krishna says:
August 12, 2024 at 5:55 pm
It’s not a crusade…I’m tired of reading right wing bullshit always blaming the left, the conspiracy theories, the right wing politics…GET IT. No crusade….just tired of it, no more patience…lol
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You DO realize that 90% of the media (FACT!) is left wing… even Fox News in the daytime. What on Earth are you complaining about?
You are certainly coming off as a totalitarian, and that should scare any and all.
I think you need to check the definition between fact and opinion
I’ve seen the recent graph-charting. Aside from Fox News in prime time, coupled with Newsmax and OANN, 90% of the media is left-leaning.
That’s a FACT, my guy.
Why is that, I wonder?
I still think you need to check your definitions and define your parameters are you talking about line and beat reporters. Are you talking about news anchors. Are you talking about talk show hosts or radio hosts. Are you talking about editorial boards and or producers. Are you taking about ownership of which the vast majority tend to be conservative. Saying 90% is meaningless without some definition and context
Lmao….
I started off with a statement about USA Olympic superiority last night and this is where YOU’RE AT. Get fucking real dude….lol
And, I made a comment about a “man” winning a woman’s boxing gold medal (now 2 “men”…lol) and I stirred the right-wing pot…fucking guilty.
I also pointed out how OUR USA women won more total medals, gold medals, and silver medals than our USA men….lol.
And somehow or in some way that was criticized, too, again by righty. Lol!
Krishna,
Way to go, you and your ‘side’! The heavily awaited interview between Elon Musk and Donald Trump tonight got shut down via a DOSS cyber attack!
So much for freedom of speech, right?
Me and my side…as a registered Independent? To me that means I share values of both parties and I will vote without taking a party side. Do you even hear yourself?
Krishna
says:
August 12, 2024 at 7:55 pm
…You stated vehemently how appalled you were and supported the bullshit propaganda from the Russian led IBA.
Weed doesn’t make me forget, it helps me deal with people like you…lol…time for a smoke.
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And there ya go again, putting words in my mouth. I never ONCE supported the BS propaganda from the Russian-led IBA. As a matter of fact, I don’t recall ANYBODY here supporting the propaganda from the Russian-led IBA.
Quite honestly, we don’t know what you’re even talking about with that nonsense.
You said nothing about the so-called “male” boxer winning the gold, nothing about her being in the Olympics…you have been completely silent on this issue? I would call them thar lies…
Huh? I replied to you yesterday that the ‘male’ boxer in the female ring is now going to attempt to sue for defamation.
Bro, I don’t hate ya, man… but holy smokes…
Get some get right, my guy. You aren’t even making sense.
OK, having to prove lies here is getting old…lol. Why don’t you just stop lying? Lmao!
If you want to go back fine, but for the sake of the blog, I’ll just cite dates and times for the righty tighty’s:
mf13ss says: 8/1/24 8:27 PM, 8:32 PM, 8:38 PM, 8:43 PM, quote from you from the “blaze” (lol) 8:37 PM, and 8:46 PM
Then, people were appalled that an ex-President who engaged in treasonous behavior (imo) that I laughed at a missed opportunity. The last I checked treason was punishable by a firing squad…lol. Lots of name calling and general faux outrage…lol. Politics again brought up by righty tighty’s.
mf13ss says: 8/6/24 AMEN! to which I countered AMEN?!
mf13ss says: 8/11/24 9:08 PM: That “man” is now claiming he will sue for defamation, claiming that he should a woman. WTF?!!
mf13ss says: 8/11/24 9:30 PM
As I read through this shit, begrudgingly, clearly you weren’t the only one involved, but the cadre of righty tighty’s got twisted up over the last two weeks, especially, claiming men are beating up women. Lmfao!
I’m done.. do/say what you will…BUT…
Bring righty tighty political bullshit to this Dolphin blog…deal with the consequences.
LOL
Audi 5000 for the night
PS, Dominique Dawes is a hero of mine.
In the big scheme of things, we all want the same thing?
I’m sure this will stir the righty tighty pot. It’s about a black woman….lmfao!
I read an article, “Griner cherishes ‘special’ 2024 gold medal” by Nancy Armour that I thought was poignant and speaks to the American spirit.
I know, naive and idealistic…lol
I just had a realization! It’s the tighy righty’s. Lol
TIGHTY RIGHTY’S!
Anyone know anything about TE Tanner Conner’s injury?
I think it maybe ribs. I remember seeing him get tackled on that play and one of the tacklers landed on him. When he rolled over on his back it looked like he was reaching for his rib area.
Righty-tighty, lefty loosey. There it is . . .
Sweet eight pound six ounce newborn infant jesus…
LOL
LOL!
LMFAOROTF!!!
Adam Schefter
Dolphins are releasing veteran defensive tackle Teair Tart.
Wow, must have come in with the same attitude he had at Tennessee.
That’s kind of surprising but I have no idea what the reason was.
Might mean others have stepped up, as we saw PS1
Yeah, Pili played well as did Ogbah and Hand. Looked like Ogbah was playing DE mostly. Could be wrong.
SharpFootball
% of QB pressures that turn into sacks
Tua was at 18.9% in 2022, so that likely isn’t going to change much, but it’s just a stat and guys like Allen always do good, then there’s Tua, that gets rid of the ball so quick a lot of his throws don’t get pressured
Tua isn’t a QB, that holds the ball until the pressure gets there, he doesn’t have the size or arm strength to do it, Mahomes/Allen can flick it 60 yards with guys hanging on them
Just not a stat where Tua will ever fare high, but we all knew he wasn’t that type of QB
Kion on IR we had no choice, but the other may not have been really hurt bad enough to be out for the season
We seem to use the IR as a sort of redshirt or stash list
Don’t get too concerned too much with non starters on IR
Tart got released by Tennessee for attitude issues. Maybe he’s uncoachable. Went to FIU.
maybe Benito Jones won the NT job, and we only need one pure NT.
We still have NT Pili with Benito Jones
Beer to BBM
They told Teair to get air and GTFO! lol
Okay it seems that Tart is a guy who doesn’t give max effort all the time.
Probably another reason Tart is gone:
@chrisperk
Dolphins in pads today. Maybe we’ll see some hitting. Yesterday was a glorified walkthru
@OmarKelly
Looks like Jalen Ramsey has been shut down for the second straight day.
I have no objection because he grinded the first two weeks.
OG Robert Jones with the orange jersey today
Chris Perkins
@chrisperk
Fins doing 11 on 11…LT Terron Armstead starting…Jalean Phillips, Mo Kamara headed inside. Jordan Poyer running hard sprints on opposite field
You can’t expect to wield supreme executive power just ’cause some watery Teair Tart threw a sword at you!
That’s no way to choose a government! LOL
Maybe he was feeling repressed
“being”
@chrisperk
Skylar Thompson now in at QB instead of Tua (or Mike White)
@WingfieldNFL
Another Siran Neal play – he undercuts an in-breaker and gets a hand on a Tua pass to Sanders and the deflection goes right into the waiting arms of Marcus Maye going back for 6 the other way
@WingfieldNFL
The pendulum swing this camp has been insane – almost every other day. David Long and Duke Riley shoot their gaps and get a run stuff on Achane.
Nice bounce back from the previous rep where Achane found a crease and hit the second level with a full head of steam.
@OmarKelly
Terron Armstead took 2 more snaps of 11 on 11 at a time. He’s at 4 now.
@OmarKelly
Tyreek Hill caught a 40 yard pass from Mike White. He was wide open.
@WingfieldNFL
Durham Smythe catch and run for a first down – Tua pulls the ball out of the belly of the back and the aggressive defense over runs the pop to Smythe.
@WingfieldNFL
Hand and Ogbah get through to heat up Tua, forces a high throw that misses McGowan. Immediate pressure from those two.
@OmarKelly
Quinton Bell with a TFL on Raheem Mostert. Still out here hustling.
@chrisperk
Second set of 11 on 11s now…Tua just throws incomplete and high. He’s had a good session for far today tho
@WingfieldNFL
After missing Smythe high, Tua has back to back completions to Tyreek and Cracraft. Lot of reps today where the ball is out hot today. And then again, Jordyn Brooks reads/jumps it but can’t finish the pick.
@WingfieldNFL
Calais Campbell been a menace today. One snap after getting in for a pressure with Chop, he’s the only guy in the area code with a chance to make a play on a quick throw to Achane, and he beats the block and does it. Might’ve been 6 otherwise.
@OmarKelly
Chop Robinson with a super fast sack of Tua in the backfield. Tua hopped out the way and threw the ball but I seen it.
he seen it huh? And this mook writes for a living?
@WingfieldNFL
Things we love to see – Jonnu Smith the personal escort on the perimeter for Jaylen Wright. Block executed, big play secured.
@WingfieldNFL
Jonnu Smith on a 10-yard TD run one of the coolest designed plays we’ve seen out here. Eichenberg and Smythe had key blocks in space.
That’s cool!
@OmarKelly
Kendall Fuller just dropped his second possible interception on Tua. Great read
EZ SIGHTING!!!
@WingfieldNFL
Tua does a little Houdini act as a scrambler. He pulls the ball over the rusher on a side step, flees to his right, pulls up and flicks it with the wrist for the touchdown to Ezukanma. Really nice creativity from QB1.
@schadjoe
Tua Tagovailoa tells reporters in Miami Gardens he hopes to play for Dolphins on Saturday
Ethan Bonner is in concussion protocol.
For those of you who watched the game, what kind of coverages were we playing? Zone, man or a mix? I know it was probably a watered down defense being PS game one, but was wondering what the staple was.
BB Mike,
Thanks for the daily updates, man!
I just came across this video breakdown of Aaron Brewer from about 4 months ago. I don’t believe(?) anybody has posted it here yet, but it gives us the vision our FO has for him as our new Center.
Yes, he’s an extremely athletic Center and great in the running game… but he sucks in pass-pro. Hopefully we can coach him up in pass-pro this season under Butch Davis.
Why do you say he sucks in pass pro?
He gave up more sacks last year (8) than all but one Center.
Sorry, 6 sacks. Point still stands… only Center Bradley Bozeman (8) gave up more sacks than Brewer last season.
Brewer did lead the NFL last season in pressures yielded by a Center with 34.
He needs to get a lot better in the pass-pro department.
because he does! lol I see MF13 came back with the stats to show the trend.
Rockphin
says:
August 13, 2024 at 4:18 pm
because he does! lol I see MF13 came back with the stats to show the trend.
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LOL, that’s my wheelhouse: stats and trends. But HOPEFULLY, Butch Davis can make Brewer into a respectable pass-pro Center.
Brewer needs to gain some weight in order to become an effective pass-pro Center, IMO. He’s very light for an NFL Center.
Butch Barry
SVUCKS! Thank you for the correction, man. I hate it when I do that! 🙂
So giving up 6 sacks and 34 pressures on 494 pass plays sucks? Do you know what he was asked to do and against who?
He also only had 3 penalties on 1050 snaps.
This is why I HOPE Butch BARRY (thank you!) can make Brewer into an effective pass-pro Center.
Yes, he’s seldom drawing a penalty (unlike Connor Williams), yet I’m hearing there’s a snapping issue (like Connor Williams).
I’m hoping for the very best out of Brewer… and now he’s nursing an injury.
I don’t think he needs to add weight. His game is quickness, aggression and technique.
PFF stats don’t always tell the whole story. The matchups aren’t the same. The assignments aren’t the same.
I highly doubt we signed him saying his pass pro sucks. Let’s give him lots of money.
At the moment he’s dealing with a hand injury and not practicing.
Rockphin
says:
August 13, 2024 at 3:26 pm
he seen it huh? And this mook writes for a living?
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Right and he was being a douche most of the day. Called Armstead “Bubble Boy” and went on to make fun of how many snaps he was taking.
Stats Lives Matter!
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I have been told by very vociferous individuals on here that stats do NOT matter….
In our offense fast centers are ideal. Everything we do is quick. We’re not ground and pound.
Absolutely agreed! And this is why I have high hopes for Aaron Brewer. That’s why I posted the video above. I see the vision our FO has for Brewer.
All I’m sayin’… ALL I’M SAYIN’… is that Brewer doesn’t have a very good track record in pass-pro and in this pass-happy league.
It’s alright to showcase the good, and it’s also alright to showcase the bad.
And so as an observer, I take it that Tua is still going to get the ball out ASAP. That would mitigate Brewer’s woes in pass-pro.
Otherwise, I felt as though Tua could use more time in the pocket to scan for a 3rd or 4th receiver. This Offense is going to remain the same… 1st or 2nd read Tua… not that THAT is a bad thing, either.
Our Offense truly is predicated upon speed and quick reads.
IF we can’t make it healthy to December, January, or February, none of it matters. Just a healthy observation.