The Miami Dolphins travel to New Jersey to face off with their division rival New York (New Jersey?) Jets. The Dolphins had their BYE Week last week to use to heal, and hopefully get some issues fixed. On the health side, the Dolphins may be getting a couple of players back. WR Caleb Douglas and S/LB Kyle Louis have both been at practice, though limited. Impossible to say whether either, or both will play, but there seems to be optimism that both will available. WR Caleb Douglas hasn’t played since Week 2, and S/LB Kyle Louis hasn’t played since Week1. On the personnel side, we said goodbye to K Riley Patterson and replaced him with a guy he beat out for the job, K Zane Gonzalez. Patterson was 7-9 on field goal attempts, and 5 of 6 on extra points. The latter was a point of discussion going into the BYE week after the loss to the Bengals, as well as his inability to kick the ball into the endzone on kickoffs after the Bengals just absolutely shredded Dolphins special teams, including the opening kicoff being returned to the Dolphins 10 yard line. Hafley mentioned that Patterson was instructed to kick the ball into the endzone and he didn’t get it done, and that was probably the last straw for K Riley Patterson. RG Jonah Savaiinaea should be back at RG after leaving the Bengals game with an ankle injury. Those of us at the game noticed that his replacement, OG Jarrett Kingston, did a very nice job in his first action for the Dolphins.
Week 5 was a bad week for starting QB Malik Willis. His worst game as a Miami Dolphin, Malik Willis threw 2 INT’s, and lost a fumble, accounting for 3 turnovers. His overall stat line was ugly, even uglier if you focus only on his passing stats. Malik Washington was 15-27, 137 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT’s and 1fumble lost. He was sacked 3 times for 23 yards. It’s a very different experience watching the game in person, especially when you have seats where you can actually see what’s happening, and don’t have to rely on TV coverage. Malik just didn’t play well, period. One easy observation is that Malik Willis only rolls out to his right. That’s something that needs to change, because you can’t be predictable in the NFL. If teams know you go right, they will flow that way each and every time. You have to keep them guessing. Another observation was Malik Willis has to throw the ball away sometimes, he escaped pressure initially, rolled to the right, and while looking for receivers, and I can tell you sometimes they were open and he just didn’t see them, he was outside the pocket and took a sack which is unacceptable! He has to have better field awareness in more ways than one, but that’s a rookie mistake. If you’re 5 yards away from going out of bounds, and the play started on the left hash, you better make sure you throw the ball instead of taking a 7 yard loss on the play. The other critique on Malik Willis was his 39 yard scramble in which he decided to slide while defenders were giving chase, not in front of him, but behind him. If he felt them coming, cradle the ball and keep those legs going! We’re 0-5, did he think that if he got hurt that we might go 0-12 without him? It was bizarre to see that.
While the NY Jets offense has been better than our Miami Dolphins offense, they are averaging only 18.7 PPG which is good for 27th in the NFL, 4 spots ahead of our Dolphins who are 31st, averaging a paltry 14.0 PPG. On defense, the Dolphins are 24th, allowing 26.0 PPG, the NY Jets are quite a bit better, 5th in the NFL, allowing 20.3 PPG. I’m hoping that OC Bobby Slowik has worked with the offense the last couple of weeks and made some changes. QB Malik Willis needs to be better and taking and what’s available, either passing the ball, or running. It’s odd to me that he’s always looking for the big play, yet continuously misses when guys are actually open. Not sure why that is happening, but I assure you when at the game, we saw it first hand. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand that despite Malik Willis’ veteran status, having played for 4 years before this season, he only has 11 total starts in the NFL, and 5 of them, all losses are with the young Miami Dolphins. He will be given plenty of rope and latitude, but he will need to show improvement during the next few games, or we might just end up seeing backup QB Kyle McCord later in the season. No one expected QB Malik Willis to be a top 10 QB this season, but I believe it’s fair to have expected better play than what we have seen. Last week was setback, but that happens in the NFL. It’s important to see him bounce back with a better effort this week against a good defense.
Now that I’m on defense, while Jets QB Geno Smith hasn’t been great, and the Jets are 2-4, he has been very careful with the football. Geno Smith has only 7 passing TD’s, but he also has thrown 1 INT. Our defense has only 2 INT’s, those occurred Week 1, against QB Kirk Cousins. We have only 1 INT since then. The bulk of that lies in the lack of pressure from the pass rush. This toothless pass rush is the only defense with sacks that can be counted on one hand, F-O-U-R. DE/DT Zach Sieler has 2, DE/LB Chop Robinson has 1, and DE/LB Josh Uche has the other. I heard this morning that the Dolphins defense is among the lowest blitz rates in the NFL, less than 20%. Maybe it’s time to turn up the heat with some blitzing, but that of course leaves DB’s in some one on one coverage, which DC Sean Duggan has avoided. Perhaps if S/LB Kyle Louis plays, he may be one of those guys used to blitz, we’ll see Sunday.
For the Jets, RB Breece Hall returned to practice on Thursday and will likely be QUESTIONABLE for the game. I just read that WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) will play Sunday, as well as backup RB Jaylen Wright (foot). Starting RB Ollie Gordon is playing very well and should continue as the starter going forward. The question is, can 2nd string RB Jaylen Wright hold off 3rd string RB Kaytron Allen, who was signed off waivers after the Washington Commanders released him 2 weeks ago. I’m curious to see if Allen will be active for the Jets game, and if he gets any game action on offense. Just a quick reminder for all of you who were talking about TE Greg Dulcich getting 100 receptions and 800 yards, he has an awful lot of work to do! Dulcich after 5 games has 13 receptions for 127 and has yet to catch a TD pass. He certainly has time on his side though as this is only Game 6 for the Dolphins.
I will not be attending the “Met Life Takeover” this weekend. Although I do believe there might be more Dolphins at Met Life than there were in Week 5 at Hard Rock against the Bengals, I believe I’ve already far exceeded my expenditures on this team this season! The parking, and mostly the traffic in and out of that stadium are dreadful, torturous even. As Rock can attest, getting out of Hard Rock two weeks ago was a breath of fresh air, they let us right out on to the FLA Turnpike. In NJ, it’s close to an hour just to get OUT, and then another hour to get home. I’m not prepared to make that sacrifice my friends, so sorry. I do hope that Dolfans NYC and the rest of the Dolphins fan base in attendance ends up chanting “Jersey Turnpike” again at some point in the game as dejected and sad Jets fans pour out of the stadium when we’re up 21 points in the 4th QTR, but I wouldn’t bet any money on that! Those of us who attended the NE Fest years ago remember that well.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
I think the media needs to stop anointing these young guys as franchise QBs before they have a body of work and have proven they make significant difference.
So true. Wasn’t Arch Manning anointed like 2 years ago by the media. lol
Every player is overhyped these days. It’s just how it is. I once had someone tell me that Jake Long was going to be a HOFer before he played a single game. It’s nothing new. Players are pushed up and overvalued in the draft every single year. The NFL works hard on it, and fans completely buy into it because it makes them feel good.
The Dolphins brought in eight players for tryouts Tuesday, with a heavy emphasis on the tight end position. Four of the players brought played that position, along with two defensive tackles, one quarterback and one defensive end.
The list:
QB Derek Robertson, Monmouth
TE Jaheim Bell, Florida State
TE Devin Culp, Washington
TE Rivaldo Fairweather, Auburn
TE Joshua Simon, South Carolina
DE Anthony Goodlow, Oklahoma State
DT Cole Brevard, Texas
DT Jay Toia, UCLA
Elsewhere:
— Former Dolphins punter Matt Haack had a tryout with the Tennessee Titans.
— Tackle Charlie Heck, who failed to make Miami’s 53-man roster after signing as an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, had a tryout with the New York Jets.
— Tight end Ben Sims, who was waived/injured after also signing as a UFA in the offseason, had a tryout with the Seattle Seahawks.
I wonder if something is wrong with Kacmarek. Traore played more snaps than usual. Joly has yet to see the field. Why the big TE search?
Could just be doing due diligence. Could be for down the line if there is an injury.
Happy Birthday Herd!
Happy Birthday Herd!
Achane and Gordon is a top backfield.
I think Ollie worked really hard in the offseason on his game and it shows. I don’t need to see anymore to think that he’s a good RB and can be a bell cow. He did it in college. He definitely sped up his game. He’s a great story.
Happy Birthday Herd ✌️🐬😎
Happy Birthday, Herd!
Happy Birthday, Herd….and wishing you many more…lol.
Happy B-Day, Herd! Make it a memorable one!
Dolphins Injury News: Proctor, Brents in Concussion Protocol
Dolphins Injury News: Proctor, Brents in Concussion Protocol
The Miami Dolphins are coming off their first victory of the 2026 season, but the team now has two new injury concerns to monitor as it prepares for its next game.
According to South Florida Sun Sentinel reporter David Furones, offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback JuJu Brents are in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
The news comes at an unfortunate time for a Miami team trying to build momentum following its first win of the season against the New York Jets. As the Dolphins look to build their first winning streak under head coach Jeff Hafley, the potential absence of two players at key positions could create additional challenges.
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Yikes
Mike E.
says:
October 28, 2026 at 7:44 am
Right now, not sure any of the college QB’s are worthy of the #1 pick. I don’t care where we pick, I want this team to get better each week, and now that they got the taste of victory, I hope a lot more follow. I’d rather go into next season winning 7 or 8 games than go in winning 3 and have a top 5 pick
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I think the ABSOLUTE WORST OUTCOME for the season would be to win 7 or 8 games. Draft position matters, not just in the 1st round. It matters in EVERY round.
Just continuing to be mediocre leads to being mediocre.
Tim, Just scroll past my posts if you are sick of reading about draft position. Scrolling scrolling scrolling just keep on scrolling.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERD!!!
Rockphin
says:
October 28, 2026 at 3:29 pm
I think the ABSOLUTE WORST OUTCOME for the season would be to win 7 or 8 games. Draft position matters, not just in the 1st round. It matters in EVERY round.
Just continuing to be mediocre leads to being mediocre…
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I absolutely AGREE with this, especially as it pertains to TEAM BUILDING. We stripped the whole thing down to the foundation, now we need to reinforce the foundation and start building again.
It’s not as though we’re the KC Chefs*, who can easily afford selecting @ 31 or 32 every round, every year. We want to import the finest players we can while rebuilding, or we’ll be mired in mediocrity all over again… like we have over the last 20-something years.
We don’t have to finish dead-last, but 7 or 8 wins will only serve to sabotage our rebuild: too much water in the concrete mix, sub-par wiring throughout the house, doesn’t pass the fire-code, ya built in a flood-zone, etc.
If we build this house correctly, the hope is that we don’t ever see a season like this for decades. Use premium products, pray we have the right GM and HC, and get to building. IF successful, this may be the last opportunity for us to draft so early.
I support Rockphin’s message. And again, that doesn’t mean we have to finish dead-last.
I just went through our schedule and being very objective and not always giving us the bounce of the ball, I can see us winning 5-6 out of the next 11. Not if we get decimated with injuries but if we stay on this course for the most part. I think there is good young talent that hasn’t made their mark yet. We can win the TOP game. If the big plays increase our games change. I don’t think we’ll draft top 5. We’re not playing to lose.
Tim Knight
says:
October 28, 2026 at 4:41 pm
… I think there is good young talent that hasn’t made their mark yet…
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100% agreed, Tim.
Thus, I wouldn’t mind yet another year to stockpile good young talent via the ’27 NFL Draft with premium picks in every round. JMO.
I’m done with cheap fixes, building via FA, a playoff appearance via the WildCard (only to lose every time) every so many years, ultimate futility, and being mired in mediocrity.
NOW is the time. TAKE one for the team for our future. Screw this up again and I guarantee we’ll be right back here again in under 4 years. That’s the trend, see.
Tim, just IMAGINE what Sully could do in the ’27 NFL Draft with premium picks! And no, I’m not sayin’ to tank… that would be cheap. But this is why I’m rooting for the lowly teams to end up with a better record than us!
I don’t understand your concern with premium picks, what #7-9 ruins everything? Everything I’ve read about the top of this draft is nobody knows except for the Ohio State WR Smith. That means nobody thinks any QB is elite. No thanks for me. Willis will be our QB next year too and we’ll go from there. I do think we’ll draft a QB though.
Bro, you speak of 7 to 9 WINS. That would place us close to R1P20 in the Draft.
I said drafting #7-9.
In the ’27 NFL Draft, we’re going to need (in no particular order)…
QB (eventual starter or backup), Tackle, EDGE, CB, and K. And of course, competition at every position. BPA may trump the positions I’ve listed.
Need Safety also. We have Trader, Taaffe, Kyle Louis and Julius Wood under contract for next year. We need to add at least 1 stud there.
Tim Knight
says:
October 28, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Achane and Gordon is a top backfield.
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ABSOLUTELY AGREED! CAN’T WAIT for ’27!
I think 5 or 6 wins would still land a top 10 pick, 3-4 wins a top 5 pick. Our SOS is probably going to screw us more than anything.
A lot of teams have bad records. We lose SOS.
Looking like we might see Kingston Jarrett at LG in place of Proctor. Then we have rookie DJ Campbell. Only OG on the practice squad is DT turned OG James Ester.
Campbell waived. Picked up a Seattle cast off.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-higher-waiver-priority-dolphins-add-ol-christian-haynes
WOW! Didn’t realize we released DJ Campbell. But we added MY GUY Christian Haynes? Nice!
He was only a 6th round pick, but I hate losing our drafted guys. Maybe they sneak him back on the practice squad?
Rock – being a better team matters more than draft position. If we draft well, it’s not as important where you pick. It seems like we had a pretty good draft, although so far, I think Chris Johnson to me has been a disappointment. I think all our 2nd and 3rd round picks were aced. I think some of our later picks look like players too like Taaffe.
I will point out again, and leave it there, that just because a player is starting on our team does not mean he would be starting elsewhere. I think Taaffe would be sitting and learning or on ST’s on another team.
And being a marginally “Better team” than some other loser teams that will also not make the playoffs, is NOT more important IMO.
Tim Knight
says:
October 28, 2026 at 5:27 pm
I said drafting #7-9.
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But you previous stated earlier today: “I can see us winning 5-6 out of the next 11.”. Plus last week’s win, that puts us in the 7 win zone. That’s NOT drafting between #7-9.
Do you understand why I stated why I stated? That will bring more mediocrity. I’m certainly not trying to nitpick on ya, man… but you stated what you stated, and it’s all good.
We’re NOT selecting between #7-9 if we get to 7 wins (or more) on the season.
@AdamSchefter
49ers announced they officially have acquired DL DeForest Buckner from the Colts in exchange for the team’s 2027 fourth-round pick. In order to make room on the roster, the 49ers released CB Jack Jones.
I had said 6 wins…because I’m a positive fucker! Are you now telling me there’s a chance?!
@TheListFinsPod
On Christian Haynes – the third year guard Miami claimed on waivers from Seattle – keep in mind Jon-Eric Sullivan worked with John Schneider for 8 years in Green Bay. So if Sully wanted any intel, he had a pretty good source.
1-5 + 5 or 6 never equals 9. Can we move on?
It equals 7 wins, according to you. Please refrain from reframing the numbers.
Yes, we can move on.
And I hear ya, we probably had some misunderstanding in mashing the numbers.
Baldy on why the Dolphins run game took over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkdhu9fnAw
Campbell waived. Picked up a Seattle cast off.
Thanks Phelon, hopefully Campbell clears waivers and they sign him to the PS.
Bookman and ER congrats on Brewers win 🥳🥳
Jordyn Brooks called this Dolphins team “delusional” in the best way possible
By Brian Miller|Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
When it comes to Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, it’s always straight to the point. Brooks doesn’t misspeak; he doesn’t sugarcoat his responses. If Brooks says it, it’s how he feels. So when he called this Dolphins team “delusional,” there was no question what he meant.
Brooks met with the media this week following Miami’s win over the Jets, and he delivered the perfect response to how his teammates and he approach the games. It’s why he is a leader on this team.
“We’re delusional,” said Brooks. “We feel like we can win every game that we play.”
Miami Dolphins youth got a taste of what an NFL win feels like, and they want more
For many college kids coming into the NFL, losing isn’t something they are accustomed to, so when they end up on a bad team, they don’t always know how to handle it. For the Dolphins, almost the entire team is both young and inexperienced, but seven weeks in, they are feeling like they can accomplish anything.
“I hope for the young guys, this gives them hope. Keep (them) going,” Brooks added.
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Always delusional….lol.
continuation from above…..
…’Brooks spoke about the trust and faith that they have in Hafley, but also the faith Hafley has in them. He was asked about the defense’s opinion on the offense going for it on fourth down to seal the game. He said that when the coach asked the offense if they could do it and they said yes, the defense was all-in.’
I tried to post a video of the 4th & 1 play where we converted with the despised “Tush push” but I could not get it to post. Same old issues, so I gave up. But on the Dolphins website they have a video of the play and I was surprised to see that the oline got pushed back / collapsed on the left site and the push came behind Jonah who blew his guy up. Then D.J. Herman basically carried Ollie over the line in a bear hug. Proctor got shoved to his belly at the line and got no push.
Good Job to my whipping boy from last season!
https://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/
Thanks for the birthday wishes yesterday!
Titans DT Jeffery Simmons to Da Bears
Wow! Two 1st RD picks and a 4th RD pick for Simmons
Swap of 4 for a 5th
Wouldn’t it be nice if one of our DT’s that we drafted turned into a perennial All-Pro?
Yeah, but I hope Miami never trades picks for a “super star” again.
Yes, and not only that, our GM has to sign them before their contract demands go through the roof, like OG Robert Hunt, who wasn’t even a pro bowler, let alone All Pro
Wednesday’s report
INJURIES
SIGNINGS
ROSTER CUTS
INJURIES
This is why I wanted us to draft Haynes out of UCONN. He’s got great lateral movement and he can take on NTs. If memory serves, I wanted him in the 4th round, due to the lack of competition he faced at UCONN. He went in the 3rd round.
And being we still run the OZB/ZBS as we had with Capri McD, I think Haynes is a VERY good pickup for us.
I thought Ryder’s video showed a little of the opposite in lateral movement when it came to pass pro. That’s what I took from it when he got beat by some rushers. Anyway, he shows good ability in the run game and power.
This King tide has been brutal. The whole boardwalk at Hollywood beach was under sea water earlier this week. Ocean drive was completely impassable. We have had flooding damage all the way up the coast too. Even in the Carolinas they had the ocean coming over the coastal roads. The same is happening in S. California. All those shops along the boardwalk had to sand bag to keep the water out.
Damn! What a mess!
Christian Haynes is an offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 59.7 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 44th among 74 qualified offensive guards. He played 210 offensive snaps on the season.
His PFF pass-blocking grade of 46.0 ranked 59th among 74 qualified offensive guards. His run-blocking grade of 62.5 ranked 37th at the position.
He allowed 11 total pressures in pass protection. That total included 1 sacks and 3 hits allowed to opposing pass rushers. He was flagged for 0 penalties over the course of the season.
If a full time starter (around 900 snaps), that would equate to at least 4 sacks, 12 QB hits and 44 pressures for a season. That’s Jonah rookie year territory.
RIP PATRICK STUART
Rest easy, Gene Luke
RIP
Thursday’s report. Not looking good for Proctor to play this weekend.
INJURIES
INJURIES
OG Kingston looked good at the Fest game against the Bengals
RIP, Sir Patrick Stewart. That one REALLY hurts me. 😢
Toba
I’m a transplant. Actually a Braves fan. But happy for all my buds here. They are way better than the Packers fans!
lol, noted 😊
SIGNINGS
ROSTER CUTS
Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor is unlikely to play in Week 8 home game against the New England Patriots, due to a concussion, coach Jeff Hafley said.
“Not looking very good,” Hafley said.
Proctor experienced symptoms this week. Proctor did hold a Monday press conference with local reporters.
NEW BLOG UP!!!
The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have claimed edge Jamree Kromah off waivers from Chicago and waived edge Rob Beal Jr.
Kromah has appeared in two career games this season with Chicago, recording two solo tackles and one tackle for loss. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Bears in 2024 and has spent time on the practice squad. Collegiately, Kromah appeared in 46 games with 16 starts across five seasons at Rutgers (2019-21) and James Madison (2022-23), tallying 98 tackles (42 solo), 15.0 sacks, 28.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Churning Churning Churning, keep that roster churning, RAW HIDE!