colonel Wrote:
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> Certainly one of his best games as a Dolphin if
> not THE best.
>
> I have to agree with you....
>
> I'm still not sold on his ability to lead the team
> to a winning season or into the playoffs. Too
> many inconsistencies in his play to suit me to
> otherwise believe he can do it. However, I may be
> wrong and will be happy if he can do it whether
> it's this season or the next.
>
> In my life experience, I've run across many "late
> bloomers," guys that just didn't get it, but
> showed a good work ethic. Given time these
> fellows came around...they "saw the light," got
> things in perspective and began to excel. Maybe
> Tannehill is a guy like this. This is his chance
> to show his mettle having an O-line that can keep
> him upright more often than not; running out of
> the pocket on an intended play is still his
> strongest suit.
>
> I want to see more of the team play we saw playing
> the Chargers. A full team effort really makes a
> difference.
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Colonel, I "want to see" better than what I saw vs the Chargers.
Chargers' TE Henry catches a TD pass ALL ALONE in the corner of the end zone. Who was "supposed" to be covering him? Maxwell! How the hell can he be left alone?
Sure, Lippett had two INTs, but he also had a lot of plays where he was way off him man on completions. Yes, I know, he is still learning the position, but...
Even if Howard and Culliver get on the field (at some point) it is going to take them awhile to get into the swing of things...will that end up hurting the team?
Our front 3 and 4 played well against SD; stuffing the run and getting after Rivers, but that is the first time this season (the Seattle game maybe, also) that I have seen that. Can they keep it up?
Our OL just wasn't opening the holes for Ajayi. The Chargers have a good defense, but not that good. BTW, I live here in SD, so I see their games every week.
Anyway, the Fins have been playing well, but I still do not trust them. They have folded too many times in the past for me to be comfortable. Let's hope they continue to improve.