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!!!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
GGO
Finsmob Unleashed 
first?
I don’t know if it is madden 25 that sucks or the Dolphins on madden 25 that sucks or both. But last year’s team was much better to play with then this year’s team Can’t complete a pass can’t run for a single yard Madden believes our offensive line is trash I agree with them
•• Madden 24
DuBose is the blocking WR, heavily used in an MM O, he replaces Cracraft
If the PS is any indication we’ll be using a lot of TEs this year
Crabbs says in 12P or 21P we’ve been 100% in converting on 3rd and 4th and 4 yards or less over the past 2 years, we need to use more of these formations
Agree on RBs catching more passes
Little Tua worry wart needs to put on his big boy pants and start hitting receivers not named Hill/Waddle
and Hill needs to be more of a team player and STFU about 2k
My next door neighbor the Pats fan, says Wynn would be a Pro Bowler, if he could stay healthy, and that Belicheat cut him loose, because he couldn’t stay healthy
I say let’s groom him to play, when the schedule gets brutal late in the season
good summary Mike
Is Berrios still on the 53?
I think the plan is to bring Ezukanma up often like they did CraCraft last year.
Maybe work Chosen in some, too. He’s very fast and knows how to play pro football. He’s very grateful to our FO for keeping him in the league, so he’ll work hard, and he knows the O and Tua.
he’s skinny, but he does use his speed to try to get in the way of tacklers.
Yes, Berrios is on the 53 and, I believe, healthy.
Yes Naples, Hill, Waddle, Berrios, Washington and DuBose. My mistake
This is true across all draft boards:
Matt Miller @nfldraftscout
This has to be a first since Nick Saban got to Alabama: I don’t have a single Crimson Tide player with a preseason top 32 NFL draft ranking
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I think it depends on how well QB Jalen Milroe plays this year. He’s the top Alabama prospect but viewed as a mid 2nd round pick.
Alabama will have the best OG in the draft in 6’5, 350 pound, Tyler Booker. He is athletic, powerful and smart and could be a late 1st round pick. He had 41 pancakes last year but did give up 2 sacks. He’s played both OG spots and think he is slotted to be their LG this season.
typical thing of a coach seeing the end and leaving to avoid a substandard product
this is a weird team and a strange schedule this year.
By the numbers we have a way easier sked than last year,
but it doesn’t seem like it. Jax is very dangerous right out the gate.
we have as many stars as any team, but they’re all hurt.
and football is a serious example of “only as strong as your weakest link.”
We have the top player in the league, but everybody knows his game.
we have the #1 CB in the league, but last year he was mismanaged into mediocrity.
it’s not just about the roster, as you alluded to, it’s almost as much about putting players in position to succeed
look no further than our OL, MM uses quick passing game which minimizes their ineptitude, and gives them help in the run game with everyone blocking
Say what you want about the OL, but this O is run by a team concept of everyone has a role in the pass game and the run game, if a TE whiffs on a block it makes the OL look bad
I think many are underestimating the Jaguars.
Jacksonville isn’t Miami geographically, it’s in the ballpark, but not really that close with heat index
Played softball today, had a short rain delay at the start and then it got humid, but nothing like it is in Miami in that situation (sun coming out after rain), nonetheless I was beat after 7 innings, we usually play 2 games
our opener is at 1pm, if it rains at some point before or during the game, we’ll have a huge advantage in 4th
this is why I don’t pay attention to the national guys, they have no clue…stopped watching, when they got to Bonner and Duck a couple of minutes in
thanks … I liked that one … they had a lot of good things to say about the Fins that make sense
Thanks MikeE!
Again, my biggest worry is the OL depth. With Eich most likely starting at center, we have no backup OG on the 53 and the only backup OG on the practice squad is Hines. That’s terrible
Meyer to start at C maybe, and Cotton looks better this year
I think maybe Driscoll is brought back, if not maybe Brewer is ready
but yeah we can’t go into game 1 with Brewer out and no backup guards other than Hines
Cotton is the backup OG
college football is so fucked up.
FSU is in 17th place in the ACC.
one game out of first
why is that FDup?
17 teams in a league.?
Stanford in the ATLANTIC COAST Conference?..
Temple at Oklahoma on ESPN at 6pm tonight
then
TCU at Stanford on ESPN at 9:30pm tonight
Naples, ready for your game tomorrow morning?
Dawgs Liable to score 50.
trade em back Wilson
https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-49ers-and-kyle-shanahan-lose-key-player-with-injury-for-the-entire-2024-season
Heck yeah! Bring back Brooks before 49er’s grab him.
Cotton is the backup OG but not game 1 if Eich starts a center.
I guess if anyone on the IOL gets injured they will bring the rookie in at center.
Miami Dolphins
Roster Moves | We have signed LB William Bradley-King, T Anderson Hardy and RB Deneric Prince to the practice squad.
That’s an OLB … 6’4 265.
and a big RB 6′ 216
did they have to release someone off The PS?
Thank you, Mike E. Game on!
I have no idea what to expect so….
Do you think they intend for Paul to be a backup OG?
He certainly could be, but his future is at tackle
Naples, we still had 4 non-vet spots to fill on the PS.
The only one of those new additions that ring a bell is the RB Prince. I remember him having big games vs South Florida. I think he has a little speed too if I am thinking of the right guy.
On the tackle Hardy:
The Steelers signed Anderson Hardy to a reserve/future contract on Jan. 17, 2024. After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Hardy was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs before being released. The Steelers hosted Hardy for a workout in September but did not opt to sign him. Hardy worked at center during his time with the Chiefs but projects as a guard-tackle hybrid.
Mike E.
says:
August 30, 2024 at 6:21 pm
He certainly could be, but his future is at tackle
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I entertained the thought recently (playing Darth Paul at Guard), but honestly… I think his arms are too long and he’s so tall. It would be akin to wielding a rifle inside of a phone booth. Not saying Paul couldn’t play Guard in a pinch or even at all, but that would not be an ideal situation, IMO.
By the way, nice write per usche (<- did I spell it right?)!
LOL – I think it’s usghe.
Oh, and I do think Paul could play guard. He’s so damn big and I think his size and athleticism would be fine at G. Ultimately, his value is best at T though.
BP is our future tackle…he’s being groomed, don’t fuck it up…lol
PeePee? 😀
Big Paul!
Ah, ok! Cool
He was the guy I was thinking about. He has some breakaway speed that I didn’t realize.
Mike E.
says:
August 30, 2024 at 7:14 pm
Oh, and I do think Paul could play guard. He’s so damn big and I think his size and athleticism would be fine at G. Ultimately, his value is best at T though.
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I believe he could conceivably play Guard as well, but Paul was one of the very few top O-Line prospects this past Draft who has only played one position his entire life. In his case, LT. He has zero position versatility, unlike Graham Barton… who can play all 5 O-Line positions.
For whatever it may be worth, I think we got a STUD in Patrick Paul.
I do too, I think he’s going to be real good for us
I expect our D to be real good, allowing us to win games, when we score 17 or less
if we aren’t scoring 20+ our OL will be the culprit, if we can the D will take care of business
I remember Jabbar playing for the Lakers in 1976, the team wasn’t very good, but even in the playoffs he could get hot and beat anyone on a given day
This is what I expect from Buffalo this year with Allen
A while back I looked at Jags pass rush, besides Allen and maybe the other DE (our strength matches up with them favorably), they aren’t very good, overall not very good either
I think we’ll be fine week 1
Jags have Allen (17.5 sacks) and Walker (10 sacks) on the edges. Then they added a good pass rushing DT in Arik Armstead.
On offense they added 1st round pick beast WR Brian Thomas Jr, 6’3 209 who ran a 4.33 forty. They also added free agent WR’s in Gabe Davis from the Bills and Devin Duvernay from the Ravens and still have a solid Christian Kirk and Evan Engram at TE who had 114 receptions last year.
Just because they weren’t good last year doesn’t mean they won’t be this year.
Arik Armstead, listed as a DE had 5 sacks last year, not exactly a juggernaut
I think LT is going to light up the Jags week 1🤪
Lil Tua?
Lil Tyreek, but yeah, him too
That may be the key. Their secondary might be their weakest link.
We still don’t know if Ramsey, Holland or Poyer will be ready for game 1.
For those who complain about OL strategy. Not just Miami.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eric-decosta-salary-cap-forced-us-to-go-young-on-the-offensive-line
stop yelling at the clouds.
I’m yelling at you! Not the clouds 🙂
I really like the PS signing of Naquan Jones. Makes me feel better about our DL depth.
Saw that video, and agree
Naples, your Clemson defense is scrappy
Brian/M, I think Drew Allar needs to stay another year at PSU if he wants a shot at being a 1st round pick.
Keeping an eye on PSU safety Kevin Winston Jr as a potential 1st round pick for us next draft.
Then again, I might be wrong about Allar. lol
Remember the name Nico Iamaleava.
I think he’s a redshirt freshman or sophomore QB for Tennessee, 6’6 215. You are going to hear a lot about him. Already can see the talent.
I know TN is playing a nobody (UT Chattanooga), but Iamaleava looked good in their bowl game vs Iowa last year.
He’s 19 of 22 for 282, 3 TD’s and 0 INT in the first half.
Clemson defense is out of gas
Safety Malaki Starks is another one I like as a 1st round pick. That INT he had today was impressive.
I like safeties Starks and Winston Jr as 1st round possibilities next draft.
Especially since Patrick McMorris is the only safety on the roster for 2025 right now.
Starks is a good cover safety but also a thumper in the box. This is Straks INT today:
These types of plays are common for Starks:
Lamar Jackson playing QB now vs Gators
The U 7-0
Cam Ward has been productive his whole college career. He made a good move coming to the “U” after the dismantling of the Big 12.
Though the Big 12 (16) did gain some good teams.
Actually, I would say Ward is more of Mahomes style QB than a Lamar Jackson.
BBMike – There are so many unknowns in our lineup vs JAX. C, RG, NT, OLB, S, S, LCB. It’s pretty crazy. They probably know, we don’t though
I’d say the large majority of those unknown injuries are precautionary
We saw how well the 2nd and 3rd stringers played on D, I think it’s an indication of things to come, Weaver has arrived
Yeah, I believe it is a matter of “we don’t know”. This week to Wednesday, we will know a lot more. They want Jax guessing as much as us.
Is this a statement game for UM or are the Gators just “meh” again this year?
Spoke too soon. lol
Game day!!!!!!!!
Wyoming Cowboy Football
That QB for Tennessee had a pretty good game today
Yeah, mentioned him earlier. One to keep an eye on next 2 years.
FEST — Last chance to Back Out
I need to put the seats on my card Tues. That means let me know if you are out or otherwise you bought a seat.
Oct 27 (1 PM) against the Cardinals.
We are at the back end zone (Sec 328) just around the corner from the type of section we had last two years. Price was up ten bucks to $95 (actually cheapest home game group ticket of the season).
Sec 328, rows 25-28.It’s a nice 4×10 layout starting on the aisle.
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Mike E — +2
Steve — (maybe +2)
Son (+7)
Ken
Doggy +2
Toba +1 (pending surgery date)
Kong
Top +1
Phish
Boulder
Stanger
Krishna
Chef warren (+1)
Birthday girl (+2)
Jahn
Twice +1
Only Steve, my cousin has tickets down low, guess he likes watching the back of the players helmets
Nothing wrong with down low, but thanks. Hope he is still coming to the tailgate.
2 please total
yes, 2 of them
I’m in
I can’t make it. My wife’s mother just passed away and we’re going to be dealing with the disposition of her assets and other stuff for months. Probate in multiple states- ugh.
Unfortunately I +1 am out – a rather sudden and unexpected situation came up.
That sucks Twice. You will be miissed.
Cam Ward was a preseason projected late 3rd early 4th. He improved his stock today.
played like a 1st rounder today
Mertz might lose his starting job.
Should be a done deal
Dolphins Rookie Patrick Paul Continues To Impress | Film Review
I have a feeling he is going to be much better than I originally thought.
M13, what you think of Malaki Starks ball skills?
Sorry, man… I’ll have to check Malaki Starks out. I’ve been busy today learning how to change brakes, rotors, and calipers on my foreign daily driver. Know what I really learned? I’d much rather pay a mechanic to perform the service for me, LOL. But seriously, I wanted to gain the knowledge and my Bro helped to teach me.
I want to be 100% self-sufficient when shit hits the fan in this world, and I’m now a leg up and feel I can do it myself. It helps to have a wealth of tools to work with, though.
No car lift… YET. It would be SO much easier with a car lift instead of using car jacks.
Truth be told, I probably saved myself over $1K today.
Yeah, no doubt. Vehicle repair/maintenance is going through the roof.
Quick look at my 3:42 post. Very short videos, few seconds each
got my airline ticket and the hotel for the fest! So excited
Awesome Boulder.
sorry to hear about your MIL’s passing Cav. My condolences.
1 week!!!
Kong – sorry for your and Summer’s loss. Give her a hug for me. You guys will be missed, although I think you were flying solo this time.
Thanks, Mike. Been a rough year for Summer and the family. Her stepfather passed away in March from colon cancer. Her mom basically gave up after that- took less than 6 months for her to join him.
We’d been helping take care of her, a big part of the reason I’ve been scarce on the blog. We’d just gotten her moved from the Washington house to the Shasta house, then she got COVID and was life-flighted to Oregon.
We have been driving back and forth between 3 different states for the past half a year. At this point, I’d be happy to never see the inside of a car again, lol. That isn’t in the cards though, still a shit ton to do.
Damn, that’s really sad. I wish for better things for the two of you, happy things and a whole lot less sorrow.
Sorry to hear that Cav. My prayers are with your family!
Thanks, BBM. Much appreciated.
Terrible news about 49er’s rookie WR Ricky Pearsall.
49er’s rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot through the chest in a robbery attempt over a Rolex. There was a struggle for the gun. Both Ricky & the suspect were shot. Both parties are in serious but stable condition at SF General Hospital.
Reminds me of Sean Taylor, terrible news
That’s horrible news Cav, wish you the best
Appreciated, Steve. Was looking forward to meeting you, hopefully next year.
Anyone think C Andrew Meyer starts at C and Eichenberg plays RG?
Have said as much, but Cotton has played well, and we know how they don’t like throwing rookies into the fire, so no
However, if things go south quick we should see Meyer at C
I think our best 5, if Brewer is out, is Meyer at C
So you think Eich at C and Cotton at RG? I have a feeling it is going to be Meyer at C and Eich at RG. I think they want to get Eich established finally at one position, but we’ll see if they agree.
Question to Alain
From ScD (@dmoney29):
Against Jacksonville, more concerned about our defense or offense week 1?
The defense would worry me than the offense — by far.
That’s shocking, not buying it
If our D is as I expect, the O will be able to run more and take less chances, as we coast to some easy wins
Not worried about the offense too much, Hill and Waddle and Jonnu, the run game is all in healthy, just the O-line worries me, but I think we’ll be OK. The D scares me a bit because we don’t know who’s playing, meaning Ramsey, Holland, Poyer, Phillips etc . . .
I’d be shocked, if any of those 4 don’t play
Steve – Not so much if, but how much. If they all play sparingly, we could be in for some trouble
I can’t see us activating them, if they don’t feel they can play most of the game
the standard has been give an extra week
MM has said many of these guys would’ve played week 3 PS, if it was a regular season game
I think our D could be in trouble this year
The whole season, or early on, and why?
our LBs are weak. Our safeties are weak. We are weak up the middle of the field
X was bad last year, Fuller is an upgrade
Safety is an upgrade, ILB upgrade, Edge should be better
IDL won’t be as good, but Calais isn’t that far of a fall off, tge issue is he doesn’t play as many snaps
CB depth should be improved
Scheme and player satisfaction are better, with Ramsey and others moved around to fit their strengths
I know you Missourians have trust issues, but…
…try not to put on your best Omar face
Poyer is a downgrade he is not the player he was
so was Ray Lewis towards the end of his career, but when he was on the field their D was so much better
Reports are Poyer has changed the culture on D, we’ll see how much
Ken – I think Long is good, we’ll see if Brooks is as good or better than #55 Baker. Not sure why you think we’re bad at Safety, Holland is good to very good, Poyer has been good but I can see expecting a drop off. At CB we’re way better
at LB Walker has been very good in coverage in his career, an upgrade over Baker
You could say Chubb and/or Phillips are hurt, but they were hurt last year and may play more games this year combined (Chubb + Phillips)
PS doesn’t count, but it matters, our DBs were all very good, better than I ever remember, scheme/coaching had to play some role
Brian Miller is a weird dude
If Tua gets hurt, Thompson will fill in for that game, but it would be an absolute shock if Thompson led the team for more than a week on his own. If Tua goes down, the Dolphins will need to find someone else that would push Thompson to the practice squad and Boyle to the free-agent market.
So if Tua gets hurt were going to bring in another QB to start and no one to back him up, OK yeah sure, what a dumbass
I think his point is that if Tua goes down for an extended period of time, they’ll bring in a vet. I don’t necessarily disagree with that.
Yeah, I get that, but that’s not what he said
FEST — Last chance to Back Out
I need to put the seats on my card Tues. That means let me know if you are out or otherwise you bought a seat.
Anybody heard from folks on the list? For starters thinking Son…. his “plusses” tend to vary.
Oct 27 (1 PM) against the Cardinals.
We are at the back end zone (Sec 328) just around the corner from the type of section we had last two years. Price was up ten bucks to $95 (actually cheapest home game group ticket of the season).
Sec 328, rows 25-28.It’s a nice 4×10 layout starting on the aisle.
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Mike E — +2
Steve
Son (+7)
Ken
Doggy +2
Toba +1
Top +1
Phish
Boulder
Stanger
Krishna
Chef warren (+1)
Birthday girl (+2)
Jahn
Thanks again Stanger for taking care of this, as per usghe! You da man!
I jumped on this stage 5 days later than I should have. But trying my best to catch up. Have Son, Doggy, Top, Krishna, Jahn, Herd been on the board talking about coming to the Fest?
Stanger – I can’t really go on much at work, and then at night I’m toast from work so haven’t been going on much then either. I think Sonny and Herd are on every now and again, and I do believe they are both good to go, but I can’t say with any certainty. Kong is OUT, Krishna is IN, Boulder is IN, Toba is IN, PP is IN, not sure about Top, or Doggy, or Jahn.
I’ll be there! Looking forward to it. I’ve not been on much. Super busy lately. My daughter is getting married. I finally got officially divorced. We’ve been separated for years but never did the official paperwork etc. It’s complicated! 😂 Helping out with my mom. Changed jobs in March. You name it, all the complications of life. Exhausting!
USC vs LSU at 6:30pm tonight.
LSU is stacked on the OL, mainly both OT’s who are projected 1st rounders. Players to keep an eye on:
OT Will Campbell, LSU
OT Emery Jones, LSU
LB Harold Perkins, LSU
TE Mason Taylor, LSU (JT’s son)
WR Zy Alexander, LSU
WR CJ Daniels, LSU
WR Kyren Lacy
OT Jonah Monheim, USC
DT Bear Alexander, USC
RB Jo’Quavious Marks, USC
I would love to see us draft Mason Taylor. Not just because of his dad but the kid is a beast.
I’ll second as he drops a pass (deflected though)
6’1/4″ 195 4.43
Hope the Duck sees the field
LSU looks as good as you can for being down 7, think they win easy
Mason Taylor looks like the real deal
Yeah, I don’t count that one as a drop. It was tipped throwing it off just enough.
agreed
and he is like 6’5 255 pounds
He’s not fast but runs in the 4.6’s
Stanger – spoke to Doggy, not sure if they can make it. Do you need to know by Tuesday at the latest?
Tues day is when I have to buy the tickets. And thanks for checking.
LSU’s secondary is going to be their weak link this year.
WR Kyren Lacy is impressing me. 6’2 213 and seems quicker than his projected 4.5 forty time.
I got the sound off. Who is that LSU DE? Shand?
Whoever, he’s a bull
Stanger, I checked with all my people I’m good at the number you have me down for. Thanks pal, hope you’re doing well.
You are a rock man.
LSU imploding.
Take nothing away from the USC QB. He’s played a hell of a game.
I didn’t realize we have Monday Night Football.
Boston College at FSU
Can they rebound?
I should have said above, myself plus 2 which is what you have me down for.
somehow we went from having one of the “ Youngest, most promising” Rosters in the league two years ago, to now having the absolute oldest roster of any team.
Yay! Grier is great! Paper thin paper tiger.
Dolphins missed the playoffs this year BET
Lots of 1 year contracts too. We’re going to be turning over the roster quite a bit next season. If we win though, I won’t be all that upset.
$20?
stranger, please add me to the list. Just noticed you don’t have me on there
Done.
Back on the screen. Still enjoying retirement. BUT, I’ve been offered a part time job that I’m gonna take a close look at starting Monday. We’ll see.
MY outlook for the Dolphins this season is ANOTHER YEAR OF MEDIOCRITY. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED predicts an 8-9 losing season for our favorite team. I think that’s pretty close to the truth. And, of course, our 24-year skid without a single playoff win will continue.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – – – Miami’s BIGGEST NEED is a new owner who is NOT closely related to the current owner. We will NOT win an NFL Playoff Game as long as Steve Ross owns the team.
BTW, I sure hope I’M WRONG!! Father time waits for no one (me included). It’s been 51 seasons since Miami won a Super Bowl.
Hard to believe, isn’t it??
Disney owned TV Channels (Including ESPN family of stations) contract expired today!! This means a large number of NFL games WILL NOT BE TELEVISED BY DIRECT TV!!!
Huge number of college games WILL NOT be on live TV for many viewers until DIRECT TV CAVES IN!! –Yes, this means much higher prices for subscribers when this “strike” is finally settled.
Marcel Louis-Jacques
Aaron Brewer was indeed at Dolphins practice today, although I didn’t see him after team stretches. Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill were here, no red jersey for either
I was waiting for my last “not smart” TV to die and get replaced.
but Fuck Direct TV!
They just moved up the switch over
The #Dolphins Captains for the 2024 season have officially been announced
Tua Tagovailoa – Tyreek Hill – Jalen Ramsey – Alec Ingold – Terron Armstead – Zach Sieler – David Long Jr – Calais Campbell
NOT SURPRISED AT ALL that ROSS’S front office has let us down again regarding the Offensive line. Obviously, we lack 5 consistently above average starters (although 2-3 of our starters may be average or better). Quality depth is non-existent. When the inevitable injuries hit our offensive line, our quarterback will be at the mercy of a ferocious pass rush from the better defensive linemen of our opponents. Tua’s quick releases will be negated if defensive linemen are in his face! And forget about run blocking. We will be in the bottom half of the NFL in terms of yards gained rushing.
ALL the speedy wide receivers that we have will be unable to turn the tide IF WE CAN’T GET THEM THE BALL!! TOO BAD our owner and FO don’t get this concept!!
Travis Wingfield
HC Mike McDaniel Monday September 2 media availability coverage thread:
McDaniel learned of his extension at a dinner at Stephen Ross’ house. He ate all of his steak, and vegetables. The veggies were minimal, per him.
On David Long’s captainship — He tried to play it cool in front of all of his teammates. Him and a couple other captains probably had an emotional moment behind closed doors. I truly know how much this game means to David Long. I thought it was a really cool orchestration of a
Aaron Brewer and Benito Jones will practice this week.
On Jags WR Brian Thomas Jr. – Super talented player that has a unique combination of being able to be a down the field third level receiver that can track and make plays down the field, while also having a route running skill set to do your underneath and intermediate routes.
If you’re not on your game, you’ll be exposed — McDaniel on Jags rush. Says that’s common across the league with all the investment teams make in pass rushers.
Coach says the Dolphins captains have 28 Pro Bowls among them. Fast facts.
Tyreek and Waddle are practicing today
Just booked my flights for the fest. Coming down Friday and leaving Monday morning. Confirmed my reservation at the Stanger Inn & Suites
We’re also coming Friday, late. We should just make it to D&B. We’re staying a couple of more days after though
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Yay! We arrive Thursday late afternoon, returning late Monday morning. Staying the same place as last year – the tiki bar! 😁
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just got my plane tickets too…oh wait, I’m driving in😜
Hill and Waddle back at practice
Mike, D&B is Saturday night.
way to go Ken and Herd.
Great tiki bar!
Right, duh, we’re coming Saturday night
It’s that time once again, F-MUers. Y’all know the drill… copy and paste
FINAL REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
It’s that time once again, F-MUers. Y’all know the drill… copy and paste
FINAL REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
Tim 11-6
Steve 12-5
adding Tim’s now so it’ll be easier later 😜
PUT ME DOWN for 9-8 and yet another year without a playoff win.
Miami literally hasn’t won a playoff game THIS CENTURY!!!
FEST — Last chance to Back Out
I need to put the seats on my card TMRW. That means let me know if you are out or otherwise you bought a seat.
Anybody heard from folks on the list?
Oct 27 (1 PM) against the Cardinals.
We are at the back end zone (Sec 328) just around the corner from the type of section we had last two years. Price was up ten bucks to $95 (actually cheapest home game group ticket of the season).
Sec 328, rows 25-28.It’s a nice 4×10 layout starting on the aisle.
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Mike E — +2
Steve
Son (+7)
Ken
Doggy +2
Toba +1
Top +1
Phish
Boulder
Stanger
Krishna
Chef warren (+1)
Birthday girl (+2)
Jahn
Rock
GREAT TO SEE that so many of you fine folks are going to the Fest game!!
UNFORTUNATELY, my wife is not physically able to go to a game. Father time has not always been kind to her. But we still expect to watch most of the games here in the greater Tampa Bay area on TV.
OUR long range goal is to live long enough to see the Dolphins win at least one more Super Bowl! – – GO Phins!!
My best to Penny OD, and to you of course as well.
I’m re-watching our game AT the Bills last season. Ed Oliver absolutely destroyed our IOL, making life difficult for Tua. And that was WITH Wynn, Connor Williams, and Hunt.
FINAL REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
Tim 11-6
Steve 12-5
Old Dolfan: 9-8
Mike E 10-7
you tard🤔
When’s the last time Top was on the board? Just trying to get info to get the number of seats right.
not for a while
Thanks. That helps.
FINAL REGULAR SEASON PREDICTIONS FOR OUR 2024 MIAMI DOLPHINS
M13: 11-6
Tim: 11-6
Steve: 12-5
Old Dolfan: 9-8
Mike E: 10-7
Brian in NY: 10-7
YOUNG STANGER: Thanks for your best wishes to my wife and me.–Maybe someday we’ll make a surprise visit to the stadium and take in another Dolphins’ game. We both hope that you and all the gang have a GREAT TIME AT EVERY GAME!!!
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AN ANALYST for the NFL Network said she will be keeping an eye on Miami’s offensive line during their opening game against Jacksonville. She hinted that the O-Line was a bit under talented and, perhaps, the weakest part of the team. Sounds like a broken record, doesn’t it???
YESTERDAY I finished reading the best book I’ve ever read in my life. The title is TEAM OF RIVALS by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The subtitle, “The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,” tells you what to expect from this exhaustively researched book that details the entire life, and death, of America’s greatest president. The text is 754 pages long, followed by another 150 pages of footnotes and acknowledgments. I am not theleast bit surprised that this book won the Pulitzer Prize for this category. I will surely re-read this classic within the next year because I consider it the most insightful book I’ve ever encountered! Read it and ENJOY!!
Stanger – I will cover anyone who doesn’t come through.
That’s a kind offer. But we should be OK.