4 turnovers....
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The Goodyear Blimp just passed over our house heading for the stadium. I'm looking forward to a strong, coordinated play from our starters tonight. Go Dolphins.
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I'd like the kid to be successful--a hit, a star. Only time will tell if he has the receivers to make completions. If both occur, we will be happy, because that translates into (more likely, than not) wins. Go Dolphins!
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dolphin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > no big loss. I concur. His injury set him back (no pun intended). Hope he can stay healthy and not re-injure himself. Good luck to him.
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Ad Hominem, Ad Infinitum; I say there's no need for personal and continuing attacks. I'm not interested in perpetuating insults between various parties. That was not my intent. I don't post to prove anyone wrong or inaccurate. It's just discourse.... All I wanted was for those who might have been more observant, examined and reviewed more closely than me, the pre-season mechanics of our st
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Why did this thread turn into a pissing contest? C'mon, this topic was just something I was observing or not observing in RT's play. It shouldn't have become pistols at 6 paces....
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ChryenB--you're pointing to game change philosophy that's causing RT to look so awkward to me. I'm not sure that's the case. In pre-season, they are experimenting with everything. That I get. And seriously, that could take any player out of their "comfort zone." If the coaches are trying to make RT adapt to a pocket passer--I agree that would be very foolish--not RT's strong suite
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I'm talking pre-season QB play. I've watched all three pre-season games and I don't see any improvement with RT over last season. I know it's early, but RT seems to be throwing awkwardly. His arm movement isn't fluid to me nor is his balance. Is is me? Am I the only one seeing this? Matt Moore seems to be totally out of synch. Devlin, on the other hand seems to have more poise than RT o
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My thoughts on RB. Miller will be our first back and if he does poorly (fumbles, misses blocks or non-existent blocks) Thomas will replace him. For short 2-3 yard gains and especially around the goal line, I expect to see Gray. He's shown straight ahead power. This would mean Miller, Thomas and Gray will be our backs, in that order. We'll all know if a few weeks.
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He's a man on a mission. Good for him. Another pro bowl year, I expect!
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Dion Jordan is probably a good prospect. However, he'll never rise to the occasion until that bum should is 95%. It's going to take more therapy. In the meantime, we wait. Once, again, we wait. We all hope and pray this draft selection will be successful. I agree, the young man needs to add some bulk to his frame. Just 10 pounds will help.
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What I find so interesting is that all the so-called TV experts had no clue that Ireland would opt for a pass rusher. All the mock drafts, except for a few select picks, were off...and way off on the Dolphins selecting Dion Jordan. I was taken back when it was announced that Oakland had swapped with the Dolphins and shocked when Dion Jordon's name was called. Presently, I'm not sure whether I
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I just saw Mayock's prediction showing that we take Fluker at 12 and the Jets take Eifert at 13. It turned my stomach! If that happens, Eifert will burn us two games each and every season. I say no. Don't let Eifert slip to the Jets...let's burn them with him. If he's available at 12, our pick, we need to take him and add more receiving power to our offense.
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The media needs to curb their rhetoric and refrain from suggesting that any "group" or "person" of a hostile organization was responsible for this horrific action. It could very well be a madman or madwoman born in the USA... a home grown nut job...WE JUST DON'T KNOW!
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We don't have all the facts. Unless there's a history of physical abuse by the dad over his teenage son, this matter should be resolved in dad's favor. I've dealt with charges made by daughters against their fathers on sexual abuse of physical abuse. Sometimes there's something to it other times, the facts reveal a pissed off kid that knows they can get their important dad in trouble by com
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Media reports Long is going to be a Ram. Turn the page, next chapter. Let's hope it's not anticlimactic for the team.
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Limit the size of players to 6'6" 280 pounds on the line; 230 at LB and 190 at S. Limit offensive players to the same weight on the O-line, and no fullback could exceed 240. Concussions would not be as prevalent with smaller players and hi-tech head gear.
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One word,"continuity." Jake Long's minor injuries have bothered him;nagging injuries do that and flexibility and agility suffers. What the Fins need is a solid performer at that position. IF, and that 2- letter word is BIG, can rehab himself in more than one place on his body, he could return to his earlier form. Remember, also that he's gained experience at the position. His mental
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A a big void on CB now. Smith never reached the level of performance the Fins had hoped for out of a 2nd round pick. He wasn't a bust exactly, but never rose above being a C+ player. He clearly was no ball hawk. Perhaps, he'll perform at a higher level with the Chiefs.
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I would imagine it's tough for these aging players to accept a cut in pay when they mentally feel they have earned the right to earn the big bucks based on past performance and experience. But unlike other business where past performance and experience are appreciated, it's youth and vitality that is more important. It's "what can you do for me now;" that is the mantra of the NFL.
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When need to get a power RB. Lamar Miller is not a threat in that department. Nor is Thomas.
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"Show me the money." This trumps what Mrs. Long thinks about staying in South Florida. She needs to buck up and deal with changes in life and eventually life style.
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First time, I've been able to get on. 9 pm
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Eifert was a player of concern by opponents. He ran good routes, snagged errant passes, and disrupted defensive players on throws made to other team mates. He also blocked those same defensive players on running plays. If we don't take him on our first pick at #12, we'll never see him as a possible round 2 selection because he will already be wearing a hat from some other lucky team. That's
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Out on a limb....Tyler Eifert is going to be a starter...right away. He's an impact player and is worth #12. If we don't get him some other team will have landed a big "catch" guy. I'd add him for TD power!
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Te'o has something to prove now that his value has declined. I hope he makes a lot of naysayers sit up in total surprise that he really is a very good ball player. As always--time will tell.
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Manti Teo may have been coached. Lots of people who are or become "celebrities" or infamous in the public eye can be subjected to unrelenting criticism for every word they utter. Consequently, getting some coaching in advance, practice if you will, is a smart thing to do. Remember, even though he attended an academic school, he's still a young guy, hardly polished and savvy enough to
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A hardy laugh is always welcome. However, realistically the Dolphins will stick with Tannehill and add playmakers to the team. I suspect the Jets will get Smith to improve their lousy QB situation because Sanchez is not going to ever excel under Ryan. Tim Tebow will wind up somewhere else--1 more try at the NFL, I predict.
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I may be wrong, but I don't believe I am; so, I recommend we stick with Tannehill at QB and sign Jennings and re-sign Hartline for a Jennings/Hartline duo with Bess in the slot. We should also attempt to get a high draft pick WR to add to the mix. A playmaker to complement Fasano at TE is also needed, IMO.
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