While it is interesting to look at statistical data, there are far too many unknowns and variables that can't be compared. Only actual play will show if any rookie QB is going to become that vary rare super star. Probably the top 3 super star QBs playing in the league right now are: Brady, P. Manning and Brees (in this order) followed by-- E. Manning, Roethlisberger, and Rivers--at the n
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THE Truth wrote in reply to my post: "All this is is our front office doing its due diligence and checking to see if he is an upgrade." Examining into a player's skill set should start with his understanding, his awareness on the field, his football intellect. After working with Gaffney for weeks and then releasing him, I have to wonder if the Sherman play book is too complicated
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The crop of rookie QBs playing almost every down this season is amazing. We also have a large group of QBs selected from the previous draft that are playing. The "landscape" is changing, so to speak. In 2011 the following guys were drafted. Carolina Panthers – Round 1(1) – Cam Newton, Auburn Tennessee Titans – Round 1(8) – Jake Locker, Washington Jacksonville Jaguars
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Realist wrote, in part: "I don't want a coach that gives up...but....I do want a coach that recognizes when a battle has been lost, and devises a plan to win the war." --- Sounds like my kind of words. This is "fire and fall back time" to reference another military words. Of the 3 remaining games, I submit we will lose to NE (again); have a shot at beating the Bil
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Another undrafted player!? Is this Ross' idea of improving the team? Is this another baling wire repair?
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NE chopped and diced the Texans last night on MNF. NE moved the ball at will and seemed to score the same way. Brady was pinpoint on his throws most of the time. Some sports pundits say it's the NE system. That's how they can re-hire a guy like Dante Stallworth and have him perform brilliantly. Well...if NE has a "system", and they have been able to get good players to play br
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Chyren, you comments, directly above, are a fair assessment of what's currently going on with the Dolphins. Well-reasoned and cogent.
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I've seen the same in baseball. The better hitters get rewards at the plate on balls and strikes. Great hitters don't swing at balls, so Umps give many the benefit of the doubt when it's in a questionable location. Same thing is happening (I suppose) with Brady and teammates. Brady complained about helmet to helmet contact but didn't get his penalty. But overall, things lean NE's way on
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First off, I am not dissatisfied with Tannehill. I am dissatisfied with the play calling especially in the 4th quarter of games. In earlier games this season I saw things, plays that looked odd, but gave the OC the benefit of the doubt. However, I still see the same kind of foolish calls being made. When the receiving corps is limited in going deep, and the team needs to move the ball to sco
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Watching MNF Countdown and learned Cameron was dumped after 3rd straight loss. Interesting situation in Baltimore.
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The kid doesn't fold; it takes two to tango. You have to have "go to" players when the chips are down. Who fits that description? Bush? Thomas? Miller? What about in the passing department? Maybe Bess on short routes and maybe Hartline on medium routes. Where was Clay? Where was the mixing of run and pass? What about quick slants? No, none of these, just long desperation throws to
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I'm not saying we take out all our frustrations on Philbin. The question posed was the amount of slack we give between a rookie player versus a rookie HC. With both we need to be patient; more so with players. Mike Sherman is doing the play calling. His approach seems to be misfiring badly, very badly. I'm not sure there's enough offense to win another ball game. The end zone pass to Fas
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Special teams-- I give them a D for their play today. A muff by Thigpen and it results in 7 points for SF. Than we get a favorable bounce inside the 5 yard line and Freeny is not smart enough to down the ball, bounces around like he scored a touch down and enters the end zone (barely) but enough to give SF better field position out at the 20. We can't do these things and be successful. Nob
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NO! You don't cut a rookie HC the same slack as a rookie player. From my perspective I must compare it to a military installation. A rookie Wing Commander, has held numerous positions during his career. In each position he learns administration and management of personnel and equipment. Finally, when selected for the big job, he already has the tools to handle everything. His subordinates (
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Outclassed again by a more athletic team and better play calling. OC is missing the mark big time. Throwing long when we need to move the sticks down the field incrementally. We had time enough to tie them. Throwing long without anyone to catch deep passes--not Tannehill's fault. Expecting Bess to split the seams and out run anyone long is ludicrous. The other thing is that when out W
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There's always a chance to beat the 49ers, however, we can only hope that Martin, in for Long, can protect Tannehill from big hits from the blind side. Garner, I understand is going to play RT. Don't know how that's going to work out. I suggest short, quick slant passes...that's all there will be time for in the pocket... RT needs to move out of the pocket to create my time to threw mid rang
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chatafkup commented, "I have been reading your posts for weeks now and notice a pattern. You love to bring up old stuff like this guy has said this and this guy said this about me, this guy hopes I get hit by a car wah wah wah. You seriously remind me of a f*****g woman Dufusqueen. Always crying on anyone's shoulder that will listen. For god's sake STFU already, you bring this public lashing
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chatafkup commented, "I have been reading your posts for weeks now and notice a pattern. You love to bring up old stuff like this guy has said this and this guy said this about me, this guy hopes I get hit by a car wah wah wah. You seriously remind me of a f*****g woman Dufusqueen. Always crying on anyone's shoulder that will listen. For god's sake STFU already, you bring this public lashing
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I'll have to see that. Cutting that prima donna was the right thing to do.
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Saban that SOB deserved an absolute tongue lashing for doing what he did to the organization, players and all of us loyal fans. Shula was diplomatic in his words and temperament. That's not really a criticism of him just recognizing his public image just like Marino's is very important. What was probably said in confidential circles was much more pointed, I'm sure. I respect Coach Shula an
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Just read the Edwards was cut by Seattle. Would he be and upgrade to Dolphins WR corps?
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I don't know much about Keenan Allen, read about him, saw some youtube video, and am unable to see any special attributes right now. Care to opine TRUTH and Chyren. Do you really think he would/could become a top-notch #1 WR? If so, why?
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The legendary Don Shula could not really say differently, IMO. He's part of the Dolphins' organization. They all speak the same in public. Don't put much credence in what he would say or Marino on the same subject. Neither are known for "throwing anyone" under the bus publicly. BTW, I don't think Phiblin is doing a bad job at all. There's room for improvement, and I sense he's sm
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Not so fast. Don't under estimate the savvy of the front office. Re-signing him will occur IMO. Why? Consistency. Even though Long's play has dropped off, probably because schemes are different this year, he's a mainstay, the anchor of the O-line, and if we're after consistency and improvement in executing plays, he should be there to keep things on the right path. You don't kick off a top p
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As a Golden Domer fan, I would love to see T'eo win the big prize, however, it will not go to a defensive player. "Johnny Football" is a freshman--he may not get it because of that. I have not seen him play but understand he's amazing. I like Colin Klein at Kansas. He will be a pro.
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The Miami Heat provides excitement. That is a contagious thing. The Dolphins are struggling to win a game and that provides little excitement for people to latch onto. People are fans for the excitement it provides. South Florida has many things to offer people so if one thing is a bust, they go where there is fun and excitement. Put together a string of victories at the stadium so that the
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RT has talent. I watched most of the Giants/Skins game last night and saw the athleticism of Griffin. I missed the end of the game. What I was looking for was comparisons not just between this rookie and Tannehill, but between Manning, Griffin and Tannehill. First thing I noticed was the long throws that were made by Manning, a la Tannehill, to Giants receivers that were not caught. Critic
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DK--I suppose you'd be in favor of switching Tannehill to WR--he has experience there, doesn't need to catch errant passes from himself, and then maybe the Fins would have a deep threat. However, Matt Moore wouldn't be able to reach him. There's always something. What can I say. Victor--who is left on the O line from the Parcells debacle? Just Jake right?
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