The roster is relatively set, although there always a few spots on the roster that will remain fluid. There were surprises, to me, none more than the fact that the Dolphins are carrying only 5 defensive linemen. Yes, I’m well aware DE/LB Ogbah can included in that group as well, and probably should be, he’s listed as an OLB for now. Still, the defense that was supposed to be heavy on the rotation, Weaver said it himself, the “tsunami” or second wave is no more than splash in a kiddie pool with DL Brandon Pili and Da’Shawn Hand. Forgive me if they don’t get me all me pumped up about our defense.
The state of the WR room is the 2nd biggest surprise. We can basically only field 5 healthy guys, and those are the ones on the roster. For the many of you who guessed WR Grant DuBose was going to make the roster, a hearty congratulations to you! So Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Braxton Berrios, Malik Washington and Grant DuBose are the wideouts. We’re carrying 4 TE’s, and don’t be surprised if the TE’s get a whole lotta action not only early, but maybe all season long. Jonnu Smith, Durham Smythe, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner. I hope they do get loads of catches and take the heat off of Tyreel Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
In addition to the TE’s, expect the RB’s to be very involved in the passing gamed. We know De’Von Achane is an excellent receiver but I think he will have a lot of receptions this season. Rookie Jaylen Wright is also a dependable receiver, but I think Achane will be lined in the slot and outside as well on occasion, and not just be a target out of the backfield. No need to force the ball to Hill and Waddle when there are so many dangerous guys on the field when they get the ball.
Not surprising is the offensive line. If you’re a knowledgeable fan, you hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but you’re not shocked it did. LT Armstead, LG Robert Jones, C Aaron Brewer, RG Liam Eichenberg and RT Austin Jackson. Isaiah Wynn nowhere to be found, and who knows if ever suits up in 2024. No word as to whether C Aaron Brewer is healthy enough or even ready since he hasn’t practiced a lick after injuring his hand weeks ago. Eichenberg would start at C and then Cotton would slide in at RG. Again, not what we wanted to see but not shocking to any of us. Grier didn’t do his best work in the trenches. Lots of nice shiny position players, but the trenches seem like an afterthought. That doesn’t mean it can’t work out, but Tua will have to remain quick with his reads and anticipation and get the ball out quickly, or perhaps his new playing weight will allow him to be the next Fran Tarkenton.
I’m pleased with the secondary, although injuries there have me a bit worried too. Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer both are dealing with injuries. As far as I know, the backups, Marcus Maye and Elijah Campbell are healthy. Both starting CB’s are healthy, and that’s a huge upgrade from last year when Jalen Ramsey was OUT, a very gimpy Xavien Howard was IN, and Eli Apple was on the opposite side of gimpy Howard. Ugh! Kader Kohou will be the nickel, and I’m pleased that some new blood, CB’s Storm Duck, and UDFA made the roster, and deservedly so. Ethan Bonner also made the roster, and Cam Smith, unfortunately is on the IR/designated to return list.
At linebacker, it will be interesting to see how much they mix up the reps with a healthy Jaelan Phillips, Emmanuel Ogbah, Quinton Bell, and rookies Chop Robinson and Mo Kamara. I have no idea how they split reps there, and although we hear only the best things about Phillips being ready, I think they ease him in. In fact, there might be a heavier rotation at LB than there is on the defensive line. We’ll see. We’ll see how well Jordyn Brooks and David Long stuff the middle, and if our pass rush is up to snuff. Another who knows is if we ever see Bradley Chubb in uniform and on the field playing this season. I have my doubts. Hopefully it’s because the guys are plying so well!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Well, the season is almost upon us, so get your cheerleader gear and your pom poms and start rooting for us to win! We need all the help we can get! GO
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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steve,
I doubt Smith will get doubled a lot. My guess is teams may need to start playing us more straight up and normalize coverages a bit more. It may not be flat out doubles that Smith demands. But, if he can simply draw coverage away from Hill and Waddle and Achane…even a few yards…it can open things up for our speed guys.
I think(hope) we have a serious weapon in Achane. I really hope we see MM get him in the game flow more. If he can stay on the field, he’s a mismatch nightmare at multiple positions. Get the ball in his hands.
I hope Jonnu doesn’t get doubled, I’d rather be throwing to him on 3rd down, than anyone else
I agree on Achane, but we didn’t put all our eggs in his basket, with the drafting of Wright we have a great insurance policy for both Achane and Mostert, and expect to see all 3 on the field at the same time this year
I too have high hopes for Achane and expect the motivation of PT and competition should bring out the best in him
You either get it done or step aside and let the next man step in
Don’t care about anyone’s stats this year, just move the chains
@OmarKelly
“He has been doing a great job this week. We’re really excited with how he’s working,” Dolphins OC Frank Smith on Aaron Brewer.
great news, even if homerish
@flasportsbuzz
We’ll see some 3 safety looks for Dolphins in this defense. Asked how Maye complements Holland/Poyer, Anthony Weaver praises Maye but adds “don’t sleep on Elijah Campbell.”
Wow! Didn’t expect that
I get that feeling, that Weaver’s is going to bring out the best in his players, we’ve seen hints so far
@OmarKelly
“We’re not making wholesale changes if he can’t play….It’s going to have to be the whole defense if he doesn’t play,” Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver on Jalen Ramsey’s status cause of his hamstring issue.
steve,
I don’t consider sliding a step or two in the pocket scrambling. Tua doesn’t escape the pocket much. Last year his go-to move was to fall down. He’s not all that great at sliding inside the pocket, so I’m not really sure where you’re going with this. Granted, if you’re throwing the ball as quickly as possible, there isn’t a lot of time to slide around much. This is a timing offense, if Tua is moving much, the play ain’t working. We’ve watched this kid play for many years. I don’t think we’ve seen a great pocket presence/manager or great scrambling ability. Again, not all on Tua.
No it isn’t scrambling, but it does buy time and that’s my
Tua last year was way too heavy, I’d throw out any movement issues he had, we’ve already seen him scramble around in PS and in
In other seasons he moved around pretty well, but he did mention he isn’t moving around like he did at Bama pre hip injury, still better than any of his other seasons being 4 years removed from hip surgery
buying time was my point
@WingfieldNFL
“All those edge guys are going to play,” — Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver when asked about the workload for the group of edge rushers for Sunday’s game.
With regards to the rookies, he said: you have to let them touch the stove a little bit (and learn from there).
I agree and what I’d do, throw em in the fire, keep everyone fresh
LOL @ “Let them touch the stove” I wonder if Weaver is a Dad? I am a big proponent of letting people learn by doing. Waaaaaaaahhhh the dog bit me! Yeah, don’t pull the dog’s tail. You learn your lesson?
I am so silly. I am reading these prediction articles and getting mad at the writers who made the SAME prediction as me. LOL
Don’t follow predictions anymore, there are too many of them and none of them really know. Picking games W/L is a waste of time before any games have been played. Every season is new and it’s not all based on last year’s results.
Tim: 12-5
You don’t follow them, but you participate….LOL
I’m talking about game by game results, playoff seeding and Super Bowl. How can anyone possibly predict that before any games have been played?
My record prediction is just a simple number based on how I view our team talent wise. I don’t know which games will result in that record. I’m also just doing it for fun. I had it right last year at 11-6 and I got the Chop pick right as well. Just roll with it. 😂
At least either the Chiefs or Ravens will be 0-1 after tonight.
I also forgot there is Friday night NFL football with Eagles vs Packers in Brazil tomorrow.
the Ravens’ D must’ve sucked last year, because they only used a 5 man rotation on the DL😜
Pili looks a lot like Christian Wilkins in his All 22 or Fred Sanford, can’t tell which
Seriously though he’s got a motor like Wilkins and is bigger and stronger
Wilkins is a really good player; non-stop motor, productive and durable. But he doesn’t wreck games like elite players do. I’m happy for him that he got paid. Just don’t think he’s on that level of contract.
REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
Tim: 12-5
Steve: 12-5
Old Dolfan: 9-8
Mike E: 10-7
Brian in NY: 10-7
Wyoming85: 11-6
Stanger: 10-7
Phish 13-4
Kong 10-7
Toba 14-3
BBM: 10-7
Pigster: 13-4
TOP SECRET: 16-1
Son 13-4
Rock 9-8
ER 8-9
Herd: 12-5
UK: 10-7
I guess that comes out to a group prediction (rounded up/down) at 11-6.
M13 and Wyoming are the winners! lol
they will only be the winners if that is the record at the end of the year.
Thanks for the rule clarification! 😉
@flasportsbuzz
CBS will have Tua, Terron Armstead and Austin Jackson talk among themselves for a feature on NFL Today at noon EST on Sunday, which features a revamped cast (Esiason, Simms have moved on; James Brown, Burleson and Cowher are now joined by Watt and Matt Ryan).
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/miami-dolphins-defensive-coordinator-anthony-weaver-makes-debut/
Why Second Time Should Be the Charm for Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver
We’ll see because it’s all very new.
Rooting for injuries tonight
INJURIES
Ramsey won’t be playing Sunday IMO, they want to save him for Buffalo
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Tim Knight
says:
September 5, 2024 at 2:27 pm
…My record prediction is just a simple number based on how I view our team talent wise. I don’t know which games will result in that record. I’m also just doing it for fun. I had it right last year at 11-6 and I got the Chop pick right as well. Just roll with it…
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That’s EXACTLY where I’m at. I’m looking at the talent of our team and predicting a final outcome. We might lay an egg against a weaker team, and we might destroy a stronger opponent. It all comes out in the wash.
And yes, it’s for fun! I got it right at 11-6 last year too, and I certainly didn’t beat my chest (nor did you)… nor did I/we win any prizes! 😉
Tonight’s game is going to suck, in that I don’t want either team to win, can’t root for Ravens though
It’s going to be good in that one of them should be 0-1
if I have to watch Taylor Swift fake it all year…just breakup already
Wow! Rasheed Rice not on the Commissioner’s exempt list
Script already written for 2024, Chiefs to 3-peat
start the fn game already
Henry running behind Ricard is going to be DANGEROUS to all who oppose them this season.
Talk about SMASHMOUTH, Jim is already trying to outdo his brother John in LA.
Or is it the other way around? I can’t keep the Harbaugh Bros straight.
Lamar and Henry look to be an issue
YES
Xavier Worthy to the house!
Gimmick play, but well executed.
Both of these teams tonight (Chefs* and Ravens) will present unique challenges to our Defense. I’m not at all concerned about our Offense… it’s our Defense. JMO
as they are to each other, and will against every team they face
If I said it once, I’ll say it 20x again: we should have traded for Roquan Smith instead of Bradley Chubb.
Roquan didn’t even cost a 1st rounder.
I cannot stress ENOUGH the importance of a stud ILB/MLB.
So, kickoffs have basically become a sprint race to the end zone for the coverage guys? Thanks NFL.
not sure what that means, but at least it cuts down on injuries and the chance of a return
ROQUAN!
Jackson looks awful and that pass should have been an int. If it wasn’t for a couple completions in the last 2 minutes, he’d have around 110 yards passing. I’d love to see media junkits give him the same standards they apply to Tua.
his OL sucks, so he’s not as effective as usual
He’s an awesome runner and a semi-accurate passer. Same as he’s always been.
steve,
It meant I hate it.
dude touches Mahomes shoulder out of bounds and he collapses, like he was knocked out, no flag (correctly called)
Out of bound bahahah
Lamar is going to get hurt the way he played.
yes, but that’s a big game he’s not going to do that all season
They talked about how the AFC Championship ended and how Lamar wasn’t doing what he did last night
What missing open receivers?
fingers crossed you are right!
I just have to laugh at the echo chamber that is sports “reporting” and commenting. I have read MANY times both from talking heads and repeated by sheeple on here that Anthony Weaver likes to use 3 safety sets. Just how is this known by all the “experts”? To be clear, Weaver has been a defensive line coach for most of his career except his one season as a DC in 2020. He has NOT run three high safeties, well, except MAYBE one season. To this date it has not been his scheme or his decision to make and has not been his area of expertise. Is it because Wink Martindale used to like to do it? Was it because Mike MacDonald liked to do it? Just exactly how do people make the jump from defensive line coach to he has tendencies on how he uses the secondary? WE CANNOT EVEN BE SURE he installed the defensive system from the Ravens!
he return of Brewer – his first name is pronounced AY-rin – would allow Miami to move Liam Eichenberg back to right guard….
and my name is pronounced Rook-fan you know because I can just change how one pronounces vowels as I wish….
FFS!! NO!!! Your mother was WRONG! You are not a special unique little snow flake. You are just a flake!
good news on the injury report front:
The Miami Dolphins injury outlook was a lot brighter Thursday, based on the updated injury report.
After a Wednesday practice that featured 12 players limited or not working, that number was down to only four, with only cornerback Jalen Ramsey not practicing.
The three limited players were repeats from Wednesday, though that included center Aaron Brewer, who told reporters he was good to go for the season opener.
Also listed as questionable for a second consecutive day were DT Benito Jones (knee) and WR Malik Washington (quadriceps).
Four players actually disappeared from the injury report entirely — tackle Terron Armstead, defensive lineman Calais Campbell, linebacker David Long Jr. and cornerback Kendall Fuller. All of them were given a vet rest day Wednesday, with Armstead and Campbell not working and the other two being limited.
Safety Jordan Poyer and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. were full participants after being limited and listed with an injury along with vet rest Wednesday. Linebacker Jaelan Phillips also was a full participant after not working and being listed with Achilles/vet rest.
Linebacker Quinton Bell went from limited to full, while safety Jevon Holland was listed as a full participant for a second consecutive day despite an ankle injury.
The asshole NFL did not do the Dolphins any favors scheduling their first two games withing 5 days. They have like NO turn around having to play again on Thursday next week.
I HATE THURSDAY GAMES!! FUCK THE NFL
Dolphins give Jalen Ramsey 3 year contract extension
https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-cb-jalen-ramsey-agrees-to-record-three-year-72-3-million-extension
WTF!?
Why WTF? Do you expect him to not only get paid but play too?
LOL YES!
The WTF was specifically about my feelings of making another miami dolphin “the highest paid player” at a position. We have him tied up through the age of 35 now I guess…. YAY?
I foresee a medical miracle, a miraculous recovery of his hammie.
^^
Didn’t watch the game last night. I’m reading they played only the “Black National Anthem” and not “The Star Spangled Banner”, the entire country’s national anthem. Is this true?
Yep
That’s a big WTF right there. Divisive as fuck and it’s not a national anthem if you ain’t black, like Biden might say
I thought they played it just before the start of the game, the other one was played 10 minutes or so before the game
^
Yes, the rabid dogs are all foaming over nothing. THEY ABSOLUTELY PLAYED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-cb-jalen-ramsey-agrees-to-record-three-year-72-3-million-extension
Beer please!
you can’t ask for a beer before noon, unless it’s game day
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!
I will settle up with you at the fest
I wanted KC to win, hate Ravens and we don’t matchup with them, anyways seemed like anytime the Chefs needed a call they got it, about 4 times they called the Bal LT for illegal formation, then the roughing the passer after a KC holding that made it 1-20 around the Bal 23
I think Ken would agree. There weren’t enough injuries in this game.
😃
Phelon nailed it:
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel says he expects CB Jalen Ramsey to return practice in some capacity today.
Although:
McDaniel said he “doesn’t know” if Ramsey will play Sunday vs. Jaguars yet. Ramsey hasn’t practiced much the last few weeks. He’s listed on injury report with hamstring.
he’s one guy I could see coming in cold and being effective, like he usually is
I’ve lost all hope on trying to keep these crazy contracts in perspective with the salary cap
Ramsey’s doesn’t go into effect for a few years, but still, it’s unbelievable
Yeah a couple of years but could have restructured also to reduce his cap hit next year.
@The33rdTeamFB
Jalen Ramsey’s new deal has $55.3M guaranteed
He’s now set to earn at least $147M in his career, more than any DB in league history
I agree with these decisions
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Dolphins opted to keep Jaylen Waddle and Jalen Ramsey over Robert Hunt and Christian Wilkins. No brainer.
we signed all thise DTs in the spring, only Benito is left, don’t think they expected Pili to have made the leap so quick, I mean someone lit a fire under his ass the way he played in PS
Agree
MM on Ramsey’s availability on Sunday, he’ll play, if he plays
McDaniel said he doesn’t know if Ramsey will play Sunday. “If I did know, I wouldn’t tell you, but I really don’t know.”
Rock – I drafted Go-Dirt in FF. In the next to last round, I drafted Jonnu. I’m considering taking a shot with Jonnu, especially with OBJ OUT right now
I don’t do fantasy, but I think Jonnu is going to score 8 or more TD’s for the Dolphins this year. At least in Madden he is tearing it up for my season so far. LOL
@CameronWolfe
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel confirms Liam Eichenberg will start at right guard vs. Jaguars Sunday with center Aaron Brewer available after recovering from broken right hand last month.
That’s probably the best O-line we could put out with Wynn OUT
yep
🤢
@schadjoe
Miami Dolphins under contract through:
Mike McDaniel 2028
Tua Tagovailoa 2028
Jaylen Waddle 2028
Jalen Ramsey 2028
Bradley Chubb 2027
Tyreek Hill 2026
Zach Sieler 2026
Jaelan Phillips 2025
I still say Chubb will be a cap casualty, designated post 6/1 release. It will clear 20 mil of 2025 cap and 11 mil in 2026 cap.
mf`13 dolphins record this season 11 – 6
I wonder how many “Void years” the asshole tagged onto the end of the contract that will kill our cap in years to come?
Did you see my 11:50AM post?
Yes, I replied. Goedert had a down year last season with about 1/2 the yards he normally got. I don’t really follow other teams unless they are playing the Dolphins so I don’t know if it was because of injury or what. I just know that he turned out to be a better all around TD than Gesucky.
what are the odds all 5 OL make it through the game without an injury? I’ll put it at less than 50%. When does Armstead go out this year? Game 1, 2 or 3?
The offensive line of champions?
Terron Armstead, Robert Jones, Aaron Brewer, Liam Eichenberg, Austin Jackson.
I put the o/u on sacks at 5
Mike E.
says:
September 6, 2024 at 11:05 am
Why WTF? Do you expect him to not only get paid but play too?
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😂😂
Ramsey will be a good safety when he replaces Holland, who leaves for big money. Bonner and Duck – CB of the future.
Hmmm
REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
Tim: 12-5
Steve: 12-5
Old Dolfan: 9-8
Mike E: 10-7
Brian in NY: 10-7
Wyoming85: 11-6
Stanger: 10-7
Phish: 13-4
Kong: 10-7
Toba: 14-3
BBM: 10-7
Pigster: 13-4
TOP SECRET: 16-1
Son: 13-4
Rock: 9-8
ER: 8-9
Herd: 12-5
UK: 10-7
Boulder: 11-6
With all of these new contract extensions we’ve been handing out, you’d swear our FO realizes that the world is going to end in a matter of a couple of years so it doesn’t matter.
But seriously, this is either a brilliant strategy, or it’s going to destroy us for many years to come.
Not end, but world as we know it
However you look at it, that is a lot of money/cap to be tied up through 2028. They will have to nail draft picks over the next 2 years.
word is, Ian Rappaport, the Ramsey contract extension was agreed upon a few days ago, but Ramsey didn’t want the news out until he was back at practice
I guess he practiced today
Since no one else has started this, guess I’ll do it. 😂
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Week 1
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🦬: 31 – 21 🐬
I tried to cut and paste to add mine, but the emojis became GIANT and took up the whole screen. LOL Tried 2-3 times. Not sure WTH is going on.
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WordPress is soooo F’d up. LOL
bailbondmike
says:
September 6, 2024 at 2:14 pm
Not end, but world as we know it…
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Most correct, my Brother!
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