It’s the Fest Game folks, so I’m putting aside all the negativity that’s usually laid on pretty thick, and well deserved I might add, for this one magical week. It’s our annual get together, and one I so very much look forward to. I think this is year 13, which to me is amazing. I’m thankful that this group has stuck together all this time, and can’t wait to see everyone again. What’s nice is this particular game has the potential to have some magical moments of its own, with the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa. We know he struggled before getting injured, and this offense never really got in stride with him at the helm this season, but this week is an opportunity to really have a strong game. The O-line is relatively healthy, we should have all 3 RB’s (Mostert, Achane and Wright) in good shape, and you just know that both WR’s Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are itching to have an offensive breakout. This game against an Arizona Cardinals team that just lost their best pass rusher, OLB Dennis Gardeck who is on IR, is a team we should be able to handle. Their defense has been generous, allowing 25.4 PPG, and they’re one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. This is one of those games where we can methodically run the ball, and then open some big plays in the passing game.
Tua coming back is such a boost to the team, you have to think that Waddle and Hill are just salivating knowing they finally have someone who can deliver them the football. If I told you before the season that after 6 games, Tyreek Hill would have 294 yards receiving, and played in all six games, you’d say I was crazy. On that same token, if I told you that Jaylen Waddle would only have 269 yards receiving, and that combined, these 2 great WR’s have only ONE receiving TD, again, you’d think me mad. That’s how bad this offense has been. Right now though, the RB’s are feasting, and I’m not the only one that feels this way, but rookie Jaylen Wright should be the workhorse back. He looks great, agile, slippery, quick, powerful, and has good vision and anticipation. This is not the time to worry about guys contracts, like Raheem Mostert, and you really don’t want RB De’Von Achane getting too many touches if you want him to be around for the entire season. Let’s start giving Wright more carries, Mostert can be the #2 guy, and then find Achane for some big plays here and there, maybe even in a 2 back set on 3rd and 5 or less.
Besides Tua coming back, we potentially get a boost in the secondary as well, as CB Cam Smith is set to make his season debut coming off of IR. The fact that CB’s Kader Kohou and Storm Duck are both hurting, Kohou with a neck injury and Duck with an ankle injury, Smith may get a good amount of playing time. CB’s Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller are the starters, and special Teams ace Siran Neal will also get some snaps at CB as well. CB Ethan Bonner will also potentially get some snaps, but I think the Dolphins want to see what they have in Cam Smith. Kohou has not been ruled out, either has Duck, but a fully healthy Cam Smith may finally have his time to shine.
Last week, TE Jonnu Smith, who I, and many others here felt could really have a big season here in Miami finally had his breakout game. Jonnu had 7 catches for 96 yards and a TD, and just think how precious and few receiving TD’s have been for these Dolphins. Just imagine, that was the first Dolphins TE touchdown reception in 23 games. Unbelievable! I know there will be the temptation to throw to Hill and Waddle who have been languishing in the absence of Tua Tagovailoa, but Jonnu Smith should not be ignored. Of course I want to see Waddle and Hill be Waddle and Hill for a change, but it doesn’t have to be at the expense of TE Jonnu Smith. Keep feeding him the ball, and use him in the red zone, where the smaller Hill and Waddle don’t have the physical presence Jonnu has. If you saw his TD reception, he weaved and ran through a bunch of defenders to get his TD, it was very impressive. We need more of that!
Once again, I can’t wait to see all of you, this will be the latest arrival for my family and I, I had to work, but I will be ready to party once we get there. Some day, we can get a few of our regulars down in FLA, Tim, Randy and M13. I know they would have a blast! Tim did experience a NE Fest at the Meadowlands, and I know he thoroughly enjoyed it, but we need to get him to experience the real Fest of Fests, a Florida Fest. Now none of us have ever met M13, it would be special to get that done at a Fest. We do get the wonderful Doggy family back this week, I look very much forward to seeing them again. We also get the almighty one, Jahn as well, and some of the usual attendees, Stanger and Hulk, Sonny and his family, Toba and Dar, Herd (now a regular), Krishna, Twice, Steve, Robert and others, too excited to remember everyone, don’t hate me! See y’all soon!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
FUCK!!! Long ass drive and we didn’t hold up.
d folding down the stretch when it counts
Yessir, and it’s become too regular for my liking.
If Smith hadn’t slowed down, he would have been able to jump up with two hands.
Nice catch there though
Challenge that shit
Mostert has been shit all season long. YTF did we need a 32 yr old RB with Achane and Wright?
Achane would have gotten the corner on that play, Mostert has been alright, but he has so clearly lost a step.
Once again, Wright getting no carries even though he produces every time he touches it. 2 rushes for 18 yds
leaving it to the D
sigh
And they go at Long again and again
that was Poyer that time
1st and 20, this is it, need to get it now
They are going to run this down and kick a game winner.
^
Marvin Harrison’s coming out game- just like Devante Adams in his rookie year at the fest game
Defense coming up as small as you can when we need them most. Offense came up small when it mattered most in the 4th quarter.
Scored more points, but the same old team that can’t get it done when it matters.
First time this season we’ve given up 300 passing yards. We came into this game #1 vs the pass.
Knew they were going to run it and still gave up 5
that should be game. Sucks for the Festers
Anyone think we were actually going to stop them on 3rd? I didn’t.
Mentally soft.
nay for me
2-5
I hope MM gets fired. He’s really not a good coach
Terrible and the signs were there last year. Winning gives you a lot of rope and now, it’s almost out.
SMMFH 😡
the D gave up scores in the last three drives
This team just doesn’t know how to win and doesn’t have the player/ team leadership to ever get there. We make at least a dozen mistakes every game. We are one of the most undisciplined teams in the NFL and the record reflects that. Letting the Cards come back and win is just brutal. Looks just like last week’s game except the offense played better.
I really don’t know why I waste my Sundays on this piece of shit team
This legit may it for me. I can’t do it anymore. Nearly 25 years of futility with no end in sight. I just can’t keep investing my energy into this team.
see above
I quit watching most games and quarters this year and didn’t watch most of the 4th of this game because I already knew what would probably happen. This team has terrible leadership, and Ross can’t find leadership talent if it smacks him in the face. I haven’t watched an entire game once this year and it feels amazing. I’ll probably only watch this team when it’s expected we’ll win, and I probably won’t start the game but watch after halftime. It’s just not worth my time anymore. This product is literally shit. I can do better, and I have been doing better. If they get rid of McD and Grier, I’ll come back to see what the next group of trash does.
just curious- which games will we be expected to win this season? I can’t see any
At least the Jets lost
RIP
Once again, our deep ball was taken away: Cover-2. Has the NFL figured out Coach McD and his Offense?
Yep. Last season.
I believe you are correct, Brian.
And has the NFL figured out our Defense under Anthony Weaver?
Again, we came into this game with the #1 passing Defense in the league. We got torn to shreds.
we have played some pretty pathetic offenses up to this point though.
This is true.
I would trade some players before the deadline. Get some draft capital
and get out of those high priced contracts . It’s really the only play at this point.
If you think about it, the average NFL player has played the game for 15-25 years of their life. It is the prime job they’ve held and their money maker. For these guys to make so many mistakes at a job they are supposed to be elite, is unacceptable and almost unbelievable, but we continue to see it happen. There is no way this team should be so unprofessional. So bad at their job. So undisciplined. It is not only a reflection of the coaching, but of the player’s professionalism. These guys don’t care and suck at this game. I’m not giving them my time from this point moving forward except in the rarest of circumstances. Get rid of Grier and McD, and I’ll see if the next group is worth my time.
The one thing that would make me feel better would be Warren’s smoked whitefish dip
I’ve gotta run… too pissed off right now. I’m going to go wash my car and clean up its interior.
This team fucks me off.
WE ARE!!!!!
Sorry Festers! Was hoping they’d get their feel good win for you this week before losing to Buf next week. Bummer.
Cant wait for the look how good they were with Tua apologists….Just face the reality that this team sucks. From GM to coach to players. Idk how you fix it other than starting all over….again.
the Browns beat the ravens with Winston at QB
I kind of wish we could go back to the days of waiting for the newspaper reports on the game instead of the immediate reaction. It really has robbed the innocence of the game day experience from me. To be clear, I am not condemning the current culture, just making a nostalgic observation.
Brian,
Raiders are bad, NE is bad and Tia does well against them. Jets are collapsing and at some point Rodger’s won’t care anymore so we’ll take one of those. We would beat the Browns with rapist but not Winston so 50/50 there. All will be close games but maybe the raiders. I think we blow them out and am planning to watch that game for sure. They will probably disappoint me like always but that’s the next game I’m watching. I’m not watching the Bills and Rams blow us out.
agreed, although The Pats beat the Jets today. I seriously doubt I’m watching the Bills game. I’ll likely do something hung with my kids instead. I don’t feel confident saying “we’ll win” any game the rest of the season, unless we start playing better.
I just mentioned 3 games I think we win. That’s it. We will probably end up 5-12 and worse than Flores first year with 3rd stringers. If that isn’t an indictment on McD and his handpicked blue chips, I don’t know what is. Won’t win with McD coaching this team.
yeah, I’m about done with McDaniel. His agent really pulled a fast one in Ross, giving him another two years. I don’t think MM will be around for three more years .
I missed everything. Work has been nonstop today. Tried to keep up with the score. Just read through the blog and went through the ups and downs of the game.
This sucks! Sorry for the festers.
Brian in NY
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October 27, 2024 at 4:24 pm
WE ARE!!!!!
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I U !!!
Bills will be able to rest Josh Allen the last 4 games of the season and whoever else they want to rest.
After today’s games, we moved up to pick #9, however, if the Giants lose at Steelers Monday night, we will slide to #10.
Tankathon’s new mock has us taking a replacement for Mostert.
#9 RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
#43 DT TJ Sanders, South Carolina
#98 QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
#99 OG Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
Jeanty is sick! 5’9, 215 pounds. Already has 1379 yards and 18 TD’s in 7 games.
Don’t give me that small school competition BS. He had 25 carries for 192 yards and 3 TD’s vs #1 oregon this year.
That said, we can’t afford a luxury pick like that. We will need to take someone like Safety Malaki Starks.
I wouldn’t take a RB in the top ten in todays NFL
Exactly
What a waste of money and waste of future dead money.
In his 3 games, OBJ has only ran 29 routes, been targeted only 3 times resulting in 1 INT, 1 drop and 1 incompletion.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/miami-dolphins-odell-beckham-jr-gambit-looks-like-mistake/
https://x.com/joshritter13/status/1850636636457181278?s=46&t=bwfhzm2P38CkC5Fbn-AbzQ
https://twitter.com/joshritter13/status/1850636636457181278?s=46&t=bwfhzm2P38CkC5Fbn-AbzQ
^^
Brian, from Bleacher Report. Add now, free agency and draft. They seem to up to speed with our needs unlike others:
Add now: CB Duke Shelley
Free agency: IOL/OG Arron Banks from 49er’s
Draft: TE Tyler Warren
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10140391-nfl-team-needs-prioritizing-every-rosters-biggest-weaknesses-before-week-9
Though, they should have listed DL depth also. And funny how #1 and #2 weakness was both IOL and not a type-o.
Achane has scored more fantasy points in just receiving alone than Jaylen Waddle through 7 games this season. MM needs to get the pass game figured out.
@Marcel_LJ
With 36 yards on 2 catches, Dee Eskridge has the third-most receiving yards of any Dolphins wide receiver this season
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That’s just terrible.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/should-stephen-ross-detonate-miami-dolphins-roster/
hope you guys had fun at the fest yesterday
sorry we couldn’t get the win
I’m personally a little exhausted with this team – not really going to pour it on but I’m probably not going to be watching as much in 2024
Same feelings but I will probably watch since I am Stuck at work anyway.
I just won’t come away as disappointed with the low expectations.
Back in Connecticut. It was a great get together and good game for 59 minutes. Now just get me to next year’s fest 🥺
Obviously we’re all bummed about the season, but remember the team is more disappointed than we are.
You want a plus from yesterday? Tua was back and looked solid. With him behind center we at least have a chance to win against any team other than the maybe an elite few. But even with them who knows if all the playmakers start clicking with Tua thrown balls.
While Tua was out our offense was a shit-show.
Agreed
Night and day
it sucks, but we’ll almost certainly be 2-6 after this week. Even if we finish the season on a 6-3 run, which would be incredible based on past years, that would leave us at 8-9.
I have arrived back at my house. Long day. Fun weekend except for the outcome of the game.
I heard the offense had a chance to put the game away but failed to get a first down. What happened? Sounds familiar.
While that’s probably true, the Defense also had the chance to put the game away and couldn’t plug a single hole on the leaking dike. Both sides of the ball are to blame in this team game.
Didn’t help that Sieler was out and Holland left the game early, either.
bailbondmike
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October 28, 2024 at 10:48 am
What a waste of money and waste of future dead money.
In his 3 games, OBJ has only ran 29 routes, been targeted only 3 times resulting in 1 INT, 1 drop and 1 incompletion…
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And I can’t stand OBJ the person to begin with. His stats are now even worse (if that’s possible) than the person.
Where the fuck is EZ-E? Why hasn’t he been involved? Why is he STUCK on the practice squad?
(Constant) reminder: we’re missing a 1st rounder from the ’23 Draft and a 3rd rounder from the ’24 Draft due to this clown-ass owner we have.
Some may say that’s a good thing, being Chris Grier would’ve fucked up those picks anyway.
One of our beat-writers stated today (forget who it was, saw it earlier while at work) that Bradley Chubb is nowhere even close to returning. ALL of that $$$ and he cost us a 1st rounder.
We could have had Roquan Smith for a 2nd rounder and (I believe) lesser $$$.
I BANGED THE FUCKING TABLE to trade for Roquan Smith, a week before we traded for Bradley Chubb. SMMFH 😡
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I’m pretty irate that we’re sitting at 2-5 right now. The bottom has fallen out and we’re going to be 2-6 after next week. May as well lose out at this point and get the highest pick possible to draft our QB of the future.
Tua is an incredible QB, and unquestionably so. I’ll be a fan of his for LIFE! Unfortunately, his next concussion could be the last play he ever has in the NFL (Not For Long).
I can’t believe that after back-to-back playoff appearances under Coach McD, we’re regressing HARD CORE. We’ve all seen this movie before (make the playoffs and then regress) and all too many times over the last 16 seasons (Sparano, Gase, Flores, and now likely McDaniel).
Rockphin and Stanger,
You two may be the only ones who appreciate this, but I am NOT a merry man right now as it pertains to our Phins!
AND this one…
LOL
M13,
I question whether or not Tua is incredible, so I guess it’s not unquestionable. When all the money is spent on the offensive side of the ball, yeah, I expect more of them. I expect all those high priced skill players to win games when it’s on their plate.
Randy, remember: Tua led the NFL in passer rating in ’22 (105.5), then in ’23, he led the NFL in passing yardage (4,624). Nobody has done that kind of stuff in Miami since Dan the Man.
Yes, he’s incredible. I’d like to see his passing TDs come up, but that’s all good being we can run (see Mostert last season) in the redzone.
My fear is that he may be damaged goods… hence his lack of proficiency this season. Now watching the tape of him yesterday? He looked SOLID! However, the production just isn’t there for whatever reason this season.
Hey, as much as I can and will defend Tua, even I know it’s time to draft a QB early next Draft.
Listening to Packers coach talking about the play that gave them the win. Ad lib on the sideline play during the game and they went out there with a BACKUP QB and executed a play the team had never practiced and won the game. Must be nice…..
Our coach sucks. Our team sucks. Again!
The offense lost the game with the safety. It completely changed the game dynamics.
If you apply the same standards as we’ve applied to the anemic offense, the QB of the D would probably be Ramsey and his two high priced WRs would be Chubb and Phillips. So, an old QB without his WRs isn’t going to win games for you. Dexter Lawrence for the Giants has as many sacks as our entire team (9). Calais Campbell at 38, Sieler, and Ogbah are tied (with others) for 79th in the NFL with 2 sacks. That’s just not going to win games. Add in just 3 ints and 2 FR and we aren’t winning the TO battle either.
This team spent a fortune on the offense, and we just have 9 TDs for the year. We’ve had 4 fumbles lost and 4 ints during that time as well. In a game that focuses on offense during the season, that’s a pathetic data sheet.
I am never going to anymore live sporting events
Yankees game?
Fest and Yankees
That’s what I figured you meant.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2024/10/29/miami-dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-the-tape-dont-lie-arizona-cardinals/75904961007/
New Age,
I just watched a video of the safety. Wow. How many points did we lose by, again?
1
As frustrating as this season has been, I do not want to blow things up like many unreasonable fans are calling for.
who are you calling unreasonable? I think I have been very reasonable. Now it is time for change. The last blow up wasn’t done properly. They kept the #1 problem with this team. Chris Grief. They don’t just need to blow it up. They need to blow it up and salt the earth after. Every member of the scouting department needs to be gone. I can’t believe that we have changed GM’s as many times as we have and we still have scouts from 20 years ago!
This is a very reasonable statement IMO. BLOW IT THE FUCK UP AND THEN SCORCH AND SALT THE EARTH!
Too bad they already let that incompetent bozo throw away MORE THAN 100 MILLION in dead cap against the future!!!!
MORE THAN 100 MILLION!!! DEAD CAP!
No, no let’s keep him and allow this to continue…
The roster we have is the best roster we’ve had in we’ll over 20 years it’s loaded with talent unfortunately injuries has set this team back so for those of you like yourself who I call unreasonable looking for change after this team has went back to back to the playoffs for the first time in 20 years
Anybody calling to blow this up is unreasonable in my opinion just like you were entitled to yours
I am between the both of you. I want to blow it up. But don’t want to blow it up if Grier is in charge. What he has done to the future cap is sickening.
Opening line has the Phins +6.5 points in Buffalo. Gonna root like hell for the Doplhins, but I’d give the 6.5 in a second. That pretty much means it would be a push at Hardrock.
Oh and Grief should be fired for this alone
I’m glad he’s doing well. Always liked him. He’s getting $10 mil a year though. Couldn’t keep him, Phillips and Chubb and pour all that money into WR/QB.
Having watched the safety a bunch of times…… the ball hit Tua right in the hands. I’m thinking either the snap came too early or it came at the right time and Tua wasn’t expecting it.
What I find hilarious is the hype this off-seaon. The AFCE is going to be brutal….
Well they were right This IS brutal:
Buf – 6-2
Mia- 2-5
NYJ – 2-6
NE – 2-6
Too many lies about our GM he’s done a very good job. Is he perfect no but neither is any GM in the NFL.
I understand how frustrating some of us may be, but I don’t mean that this is not what it is, which is a playoff contending team when healthy !
I would think after 20 years of mediocrity and searching for a quarterback the GM Chris Greer has solved that issue now this team need to just get healthy and get on track. We have a two-year window.
I have not given up on this year, even though it does seem to be a very difficult road ahead.
Let’s wait and see how the season end.
and if you think Tua has “solved the QB issue” You sir are delusional.
I understand his concussion issues, but if you don’t see what this team look like after we lost him for four weeks this year and you, sir, are the one who’s delusional.
He’s the best quarterback we’ve had since Dan Marino and you can’t even deny that!
I realize Miami need to protect themselves for future issues with him, but at the same time he is a perfect fit for The Offense that we run
Not one lie spoken about Chris Grier on here.
In other news — Gisele Bündchen has anounced she is with child. The father is her son’s jiujitsu trainer. Not saying anything happened then, but yeah she met him before the divorce.
Wait…didn’t Tua take Jujitsu? Just saying
LOL — when a super model gets with her son’s jujitsu trainer….. is that like J-LO or Maddona hooking up with a back-up dancer?
stanger,
Everybody on the team moved when the ball was snapped. It was on Tua.
Thanks Randy — nothing like a flag thrown by a guy inside the trenches.
I don’t have confidence in Grier picking our draft picks either. I didn’t care for the Chop pick. It’s just his rookie year but he is living up to all of his draft weaknesses. A weak/poor tackler who can’t quite get to the QB. Why we spent a 1st on a project when we had major holes is beyond me. Yeah, Phillips and Chubb were ?? coming in but they could and should have resigned AVG.
Our first pick hands down should have been C/OG Graham Barton.
Miami Dolphins 2019 Draft Class Hits
Round 1, No. 13 overall: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Round 5, No. 151 overall: Andrew Van Ginkel, OLB, Wisconsin
Round 7, No. 234 overall: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
Miami Dolphins 2020 Draft Class Hits
Round 1, No. 5 overall: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Round 1, No. 18 overall: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Round 2, No. 39 overall: Robert Hunt, G, Louisiana
Round 2, No. 56 overall: Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
Round 3, No. 70 overall: Brandon Jones, S, Texas
Round 6, No. 185 overall: Blake Ferguson, LS, LSU
Miami Dolphins 2021 Draft Class Hits
Round 1, No. 6 overall: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Round 1, No. 18 overall: Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami
Round 2, No. 36 overall: Jevon Holland, S, Oregon
Round 2, No. 42 overall: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
Miami Dolphins 2022 Draft Class Hits
Round 1:Traded 1st, 2nd and 4th for WR Tyreek Hill
Round 3: No. 102 (from SF) – Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia
Round 4: No. 125 (from PIT) – Erik Ezukanma, WR, Texas Tech
Round 7: No. 247 (from TEN) – Skylar Thompson, QB, Kansas State
Miami Dolphins 2023 Draft Class Hits
Round 1, No Bradley Chubb (Trade)
Round 2, No. 51 overall: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Round 3, No. 84 overall: Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
Just because people say something is so don’t mean it is true Chris Greer has done a very good job of drafting and putting this roster together like I said before the best roster we’ve had in 20 years
Anyone denying that it’s just lying to themselves and most likely haters because they want this guy fired despite the fact that he’s done a good job
you are correct, just because someone says something doesn’t make it true! He’s done a terrible malpractice job. Not anywhere near “good”
You proved my point
Also don’t forgrt Miami lost a first round pick becaue of tampering I am sure Grier was not happy t lose that pick!
The issues facing the Dolphins has nothing to do with our GM or head coach in everything to do with injuries beyond anyone’s control
Instead, they’ll bring up a player that they missed on like it was some big issue. Every GMS on draft picks some more than others, but Chris Greer has done a good job putting his roster together over the last four years.
Through draft and free agency
The “Great” Chris Grier
2025 – OBJ $895,000 void year
2026 – Kendal Fuller $4,059,000 Jonnu Smith $1,650,000 Durham Smythe 1,200,000 Void years
2027 – Tyreek Hill $7,978,000 Austin Jackson $3,664,232 Jordyn Brooks 3,350,000 Terron Armstead 2,916,000 Zach Sieler $2,804,000 Aaron Brewer $2,236,000 Kendall Fuller 1,353,000 Alec Ingold 830,000 Jonnu Smith 550,000 Durham Smythe $400,000 Jason Sanders 331,500
2028 – Tyreek Hill $7,978,000 Bradley Chub $2,750,000 Jordyn Brooks $1,675,000 Terron Armstead $1,460,000 Kendall Fuller $1,332,116 Austsin Jackson $1,332,116 Aaron Brewer $1,118,000 Jonnu Smith $550,000 Alec Ingold $414,000 Durham Smythe $400,000
This goes out even further, but Sportrac only shows until 2028 That incompetent bastard has money spent NEXT DECADE already!!!
EVERY PENNY of that list is dead cap money.
Those players are playing very well for Miami I’m happy they are here
Markey, we had the ability to resign AVG. They could have given him a contract similar to one they gave LB Brooks or done what the Vikings did. AVG’s contract is structured so his cap hit is only 3.4 million this year. Grier could have done that easily.
Brooks got a nice contract from Grier and his cap hit is only 2.8 mil this year.
It could have been done easily.
I understand everyone’s frustration with AVG I am from Wisconsin and a huge fan myself
I wish him well and happy he is having his success he’s having but even if he was on his team right now missing some of our players on defense I don’t think he would’ve made that big of a difference
I think that call probably was more about Anthony Weaver than anybody because if he wanted Agee, he would be here
That should’ve said AVG
Chris Grier gives these guys what they want so if Anthony Weaver said he wanted AVG he would’ve had him
I have no problem with the cap situation. We find ourselves in because he utilize that money to bring in quality veteran players that have paid off.
Tyreek Hill Bradley Chubb Jalen Ramsey just to name a few I’d rather have them on his team than not
In our last game, we didn’t have Zack Seiler Bradley Chubb Jalen Phillips Jevon Holland on the defensive side of the ball and people question why the defense that’s playing well for what he has struggled late in the game
The one good thing that came out of all this drama with the concussion is that our offense is more balanced than ever before they are running and passable very efficiently it’s going to pay off. We don’t need to blow anything up. We need to continue to add to what we have.
Forgive me I’m using talk text sometimes it says what it wants, but that should be passing the ball well
We, Todd. IT!
Sofa King
We, Todd. IT!
Lol
I think judging what a GM does is just kind of impossible. None of us know how much power they really have to make the final choice. Almost every team says it’s a collaborative effort. Fans have no idea what that really means to each team. We don’t know what sorts of…if any…parameters an owner or coach puts on the GM. We don’t know a lot of things that matter.
If you are the sort of fan who just puts all moves on the GM, I’m also okay with that. That’s the job. Somebody has to ultimately be in charge. I think about Grier the same thing I think of most GMs. They’re meh. Grier has been meh. He’s made good and bad moves. I wouldn’t give him a great grade because the team isn’t having much success, but I’d say the same about everybody connected with the team.
Greir has something going on. Think about how he has risen up the ranks in the long time he has been here. No one is left from when he started…. yet here is. Can at least guarantee you that Ross likes him, even if might be cause he is Ross’ “look in” guy in the upper management.
Markey, I will say other GM’s have done worse when it comes to the draft.
Though, Grier has put this team in a financial bind where we can’t afford to keep anyone we develop into an above average player.
Just like we won’t be able to keep Holland.
Unfortunately, that’s the way this league goes. KC did not want to pay Tyreek.
I’m pretty sure if they really were honest they would rather have him on their roster today.
Every year teams lose players that they would love to keep because the players rightfully so are seeking the most money they can get in their short careers
Next man up !
Chris Grier has swung foot off fences this year and if everybody were healthy, I can assure you that the Dolphins would probably have one maybe two losses
That’s what I mean by unreasonable fans who don’t take into account the unfortunate circumstance this team find itself in, especially when Tua went down with another concussion.
Everybody can claim something in hindsight about who we should’ve drafted. I’m more of a wait-and-see as their careers develop
Most rookies take 2 to 3 years to truly develop some hit right away, so I’m not giving up on Robinson as of yet
Good to see ya here Markeyh
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Annie Agar
NFL meeting week 8
https://x.com/AnnieAgar/status/1851324461632647295
Always funny
Travel day YAY🤨
@schadjoe
The last time the Dolphins won at the Bills was 12/24/16
It was 34-31 in OT
Matt Moore 233 yards, Jay Ajayi 206 yards, DeVante Parker 85 yards, Michael Thomas 10 tackles, Cam Wake 1 sack
Andrew Franks GW FG
@gregauman
Most penalty yards in 2024, offense:
Laremy Tunsil, Texans: 70
Ikem Ekwonu, Panthers: 70
Rasheed Walker, Packers: 60
Trevor Penning, Saints: 60
Julian Hill, Dolphins: 55
Garett Bolles, Broncos: 55
https://bleacherreport.com/videos/599166-nfc-north-monsters-gridiron-heights
Had a little laugh with this one.
Markey – good to see you!
However, not being prepared for Tua going down was inexcusable. Last year for him was the anomaly, finishing an entire season. For them to expect that again was foolish. They get to see The backups up close every day. The fact that we’ve had 2 different backups come in and play after 2 weeks or less after being picked up is embarrassing! Grier sucks, he’s gotta go, we need to draft a QB early. Mike McDaniel has to show something to be brought back next season. He’s been totally underwhelming. How did he keep that ultra complicated scheme in there designed for Tua and expect not only Skylar Thompson to run it but Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle who had no time to learn it. When you say it’s clear there’s a gap between Tua and the backups, you’re right, because Grier failed to properly address the backup QB situation
So, you are saying our GM sucks because of the backup QB plan? In 4 years, the Grier has assembled a roster that is a legitimate playoff contender. The team went back to back to the playoffs, something that has not happened in over 20 years. That’s why I say some of you are unreasonable. The current roster we have is the best roster we have had in over 20 years.
Some fans are ungrateful. They don’t show appreciation for the GM. The GM put this team in a position to compete. Yes, injuries have hurt this team this year those things happen. The backup QB to me is more on the HC than the GM. But that’s an argument for another day.
My brother is a glutton for punishment. He bought me another ticket for tonight
I’ll root for the Yanks even though not a big fan just so they don’t lose and Hulk tears the stadium apart. 🙂
Distinct possibility
Go Dodgers 😎
What? Just what?
This team blows. Top to bottom. Coach is living out his dream of being everyone’s buddy and one of the guys. Highest paid players don’t show up…ever. Get blown out in Buffalo and then what? More excuses and apologists….
Don’t let it bother you so much, it’s just a game. 😉
I’m not bothered anymore. Used to be when I had hope and drank the kool-aid. I just don’t understand turning the blind eye to it and making excuses for these highly paid professionals. Team has had same issues and nothing being done different to change it. Grier and MM are clearly the smartest people in the room.
I fully expect to watch them lose every week now. It’s sad. Last week just a “Yep” after the game and went about my day. LOL
Sports are supposed to be fun, not irritating.
Yeah. Idk, now it’s like if you have a kid and their team is horrible. You still watch and try to hope for the best anyway. Hahaha
YTD (Year to Date) run-blocking grade rankings per PFF
T-Stead: #2 Tackle
Austin Jackson: #55 Tackle
Aaron Brewer: #8 Center
Eich: #45 Guard
Robert Jones: #48 Guard
YTD pass-blocking grade rankings per PFF
T-Stead: #10 Tackle
Austin Jackson: #73 Tackle
Aaron Brewer: #6 Center
Robert Jones: #44 Guard
Eich: #69 Guard
To date, it looks as though Aaron Brewer was an outstanding signing. T-Stead is retiring after the season, then enter Big Patrick Paul. WTF, Austin Jackson? And our Guard play ain’t worth 2 flies smashed.
I think it’s pretty clear that Austin Jackson misses Robert Hunt playing beside him.
Got to give Randy lots of credit here: he called it.
We didn’t lose the last game because of the OL.
Quite correct. But as I stated, this is YTD (Year to Date) data. I mean, how was Skylar, Huntley, or (The Fuck) Boyle going to perform behind this mess of an O-Line?
What’s more, our RBs can’t seem to manufacture big runs as they had a season ago. Achane looks below average at best.
Never going to another live sporting event
Lol….especially when you start out with 10 point and 5 run leads!
😂
Cornerbacks Kader Kohou and Storm Duck sat out practice along with safeties Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer. The Dolphins could be facing the Buffalo Bills with a very depleted secondary on Sunday.
After the Giants loss Monday night, we got bumped down to #10. Tankathon’s updated mock after:
#10 OT Kelvin Banks, 6’4 324, Texas
#42 DT T.J. Sanders, 6’5 295, South Carolina
#98 QB Jaxson Dart, 6’2 225, Ole Miss
#99 DT Nazir Stackhouse, 6’3 320, Georgia
I’ll take it!
It’s Halloween so here is the cover band from Spain, Broken Peach, with their annual Halloween video.
Tua Tagovailoa is Paid to Catch Ball on Shotgun Snaps
Posted by Mike Oliva | Oct 31, 2024 | 2024 Season, Dolphins News | 0
Mike Florio discusses Tua Tagovailoa’s comments about shotgun snaps, declaring that the quarterback must catch the ball and should be careful when blaming his center and attacking fans.
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Agreed…lol
i agree with Florio except the “kinda” part. He did! Wtf? Lol
Lol…salty Tua and chips
Does a leader of their team call out his center in this case? WTF was that?! LOL!
He can call him out privately, but not use him as a scapegoat. That isn’t a good leader quality
I thought it was classless, as well. Certainly, not leadership quality, imo.
Tua’s paid to win games. If he ain’t doing that, he ain’t worth shit!
Wow, what a little douche. I’m officially done with him. I don’t care if he tells fans he’s a superhero and we suck but you blame your center after sitting on your ass for weeks? Fuck him.
Wow the mob has the pitchforks out.
Really? So, you think Tua was ON with his comments?
Did I say that?
No, so why the pitchfork comment? Are you on topic? Lol
I would never do that to ANY one of people. EVER! LOL.
…any one of MY people. FACTS…you can ask them…lol
The buck stops with me…lol…hope this is the right context.
I NEVER blame my staff to a client, ever. Tua did. We are different…lol
Now, he’s on the TV broadcast….more disgrace, imo…lol
No…so why the pitchfork comment? Are you on topic?
To TK