I agree we are on the right course. It was a bad day for the team, period. Defense was out of sync again. Van Noy not up to par. However, Van Ginkle has spunk and is a keeper, IMO. Back to the drawing board and to watch films to correct mistakes. The next game will be better whether Tua starts or Fitzpatrick. It's got to be a full team effort to win. O-Line will be better when Wilkins re
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Tua is on the bench and Fitzpatrick gives us some hope. He can bring this team back with his gunslinger style and attitude. Defense needs to step up now.
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This team is not with it today. The offensive line is having trouble doing anything well. There is no running game and the receivers are not getting clear of coverage. This game is lost, and there a good portion of the 4th quarter left to come back, but there won't be one.
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The offensive line is failing today, thus far. More TE usage is needed. Quick slants and short passes to move the sticks. No running game and Breida can't move through the line--he's useless despite his speed. Game plan is not adapting to O-line failure in my opinion and we will loose this game unless we can mount a couple of scoring drives soon.
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Fran Tarkenton wasn't all that big and he did a great job for years with the Vikings. Surely hope Tua becomes durable and we don't have to scout for another qb any too soon. Fingers are always crossed with a prayer or two before and after each game.
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It's week 11 already. The Dolphins head to Colorado to face the 3-6 Broncos who have seen better days. They have yet to win at home and Brian Flores hopes to extend that streak as well as our winning streak. Dolphins are 6-3 thus far and all Dolphins fans will sing the Dolphins fight song with gusto when we win--my prediction only. The game starts at 4:05 EST. Weather will be good it appears.
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Jake Scott fell down a flight of stairs at his home in Georgia, was in a coma and passed away. Another Dolphins great is gone. Jake was only 75. All of this is very sad and depressing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Colonel
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With threw the dice on this guy and rolled craps. Next....
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Tua is a confident person. He backs it up with high performance. My guess is his confidence comes from his work ethic, family upbringing and an abundant desire to excel. The players show confidence in him and play hard.
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Agree, Howard and Jones are not "shut down" corners, at least not yet. Far too many receivers are not being covered well allowing passes that are not pinpoint accurate to be caught. Time will tell if they ever get close to being shut down corners.
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29 points, more than enough to win. The running game is trying. Ahmed (pronounced haachmed) kept the Chargers defense honest. Ahmed had a few good runs and came up with 85 yards (I believe). Van Ginkle gets the game ball in my book. His blocked punt set things up for the quick TD. Van Ginkle also brought plenty of QB pressure as did Ogbah and Seiler. Grant continues to impress whereve
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Nice drive. Tua to Grant for a TD. Up 14-0. Looking good.
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Blocked punt; run for TD. Great start.
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Herbet and the Chargers come to town to face the Dolphins. Game starts around 4pm EST. The offensive was a bit unbalanced with a weak running game and hopefully Sunday's effort will be a little stronger than last week. If the offensive line can open a few more holes and more turf is gained on each run, that should open things up for the receivers. Tua continues to build confidence, IMO, a
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More antagonistic, trolling SamSam. Your nonsense needs to stop.
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Etienne is a multifaceted running back. An entire wrecking crew at the RB position. Clemson's amazing back would be a sensational pick up for the Dolphins in the next NFL draft. He'll be a first rounder for sure.
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Agree--refs were consistently strict and even-handed throwing the flag. And, I do agree that Cardinals receivers are very, very good. When you think of it, our team did a superb job ... we won that thriller. Wow Wee! It's coming together. Go Dolphins.
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First off, I haven't seen Murray play and have to say that he is terrific. He is an accurate passer and he is fleet of foot. He is a QB that can carry a team to victory often because of his combined skills. That said, today's game was a thriller. The Dolphins are progressing nicely defensively, however, I raised my eyebrows a number of times watching Xavier Howard. There were lots of penalty c
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With tropical storm ETA heading to South Florida for a possible visit, the Dolphins escape to Arizona to face the Cardinals. The game starts after 4pm EST. This will be start #2 for our rookie QB. Last week the defense and special teams secured the prominent position on the field and stopped the Rams. Whether the defense will be that prominent again this week is unknown. The defense must feel
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RB Myles Gaskin is out for several weeks and his absence leaves the team with Howard (who is a mistake) and Breida (who is used sparingly). Laird is also available and has very few touches. As a result, the Dolphins acquired DeAndre Washington from the Chiefs (but won't be able to play this Sunday because of COVID-19 rules). So for the Dolphins next game, the running game will be a patchwork
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The Rams were one very frustrated football team today. I had said earlier that Goff wished he had missed the plane to Florida. I believe many of the Rams' players were thinking the same thing at the end of the game. The Dolphins were energized. They were in the right place at the right time with their arms up that tipped passes and or distracted passes to be thrown by Goff. Goff had a terribl
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Don't respond to Samsam, TC. Both of you need to cut the crap. Don't insult my intelligence that neither of you are baiting the other. Colonel
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Ogbah and Van Ginkle...wonderful play. Grant running like the winged footed Mercury. Defense is impressive today. Goff wished he had missed the plane to Florida. No pressure on our young QB. 28-7 at half time. Fantastic. Go Miami--keep it up.
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Here we go. TT is about to start his first game as a Dolphins. Memorable I hope. The offensive line needs to be very protective of him and the receivers need to be mindful to come back to him for the ball if he gets in trouble. Tua is known for his accuracy and I expect to see that today.Watching him at Alabama, it was like he had his own timing piece that told him how much to lead the recei
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It takes two to tango. Samsam and TC, that's the two of you. Stop bringing up Tannehill and baiting each other. Words from the wise, leave it alone. Today we have the opportunity to watch the offense with Tua taking the snaps. Focus on that and don't compare Tua to Tannehill or anyone other than Fitzpatrick, those guys are on the team. That's what matters. Colonel
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Fitzpatrick is a smart guy. He knows that Tua needs a "second" in the event he has trouble during the game (not playing well) or has a minor injury and can't continue. His future, IMO, remains strong because of his intelligence and his QB experience. "He's an old salt." You keep those "old salts" around to help provide guidance and if necessary to step in and take o
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The Jets get the "Bronx cheer." Shutting them out is marvelous, however, I've always liked Joe Flacco and do feel bad that he's on this Jets "team" run by Gase, who again proves he is not a very good HC. Congratulations to Fitzpatrick for another good game despite throwing interceptions. O-line is doing very well on the running side. Tua has been initiated. Good for
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I don't think it's going to be like the "thriller in Manilla," or anything really memorable, but our favorite rivals will take on the Dolphins with the hopes of winning a game. With Adam Gase captaining the Jets' ship thus far to zero victories, he's hungry for a win and so are his players. Yet, the Dolphins have been gaining traction offensively and defensively and had a very produ
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The Dolphins play the 0-5 NY Jets next. They are coached by, as every Dolphins fan knows, Adam Gase. Gase proved to us that he was not a very good HC and continues to show that with the win less Jets. After performing poorly here the brilliant Jets' front office "picked him up" to "lead" the Jets...to the cellar. To me this is like making Gomer Pyle, Supreme Allied Command
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COVID-19 screws things up again. The NFL changes the schedule and we will play the Jets next Sunday. It appears to be a late game. More to come on this as things unwind.
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