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Thoughts on the game

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Rocky Raccoon, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I'm going to need a wide receiver to step forward. Seriously, besides Bess, no one seems to want to grab the bull by the horns. I have high hopes for Roberto Wallace, and he was only in for what, 2 plays?

    The defense was MUCH better tonight. Got pressure on the QB, stopped the run, and besides that one brain fart by Jones/Marshall, played well in the secondary. This without Dansby and Burnett. Very encouraging.

    I thought John Jerry played pretty well too. That opening big run by Bush he had a great seal block.

    Jonathon Martin was better than last week, but still needs to improve.

    Daniel Thomas was very good tonight. I've been saying since the spring that he is going to be a big part of our offense. I hope he can keep it up because a Bush/Thomas 1-2 punch sounds sexy.

    I STILL don't see what all these reporters see in Naanee in practice. He finally wasn't invisible tonight, but only because he was dropping multiple passes.

    Ryan Tannehill again I thought was ok. Some good, some bad, and no help for the most part. Not worried about him at all. That pass down the sidelines to Gates was a thing of beauty.


    I wanted to come out of this game feeling good going into week 1. I feel pretty good about the defense, but the offense needs to step up. Notably the receivers not named Bess, and the O-Line. You got 2 weeks to figure it out.
     
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  2. Lee2000

    Lee2000 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Naanee should not be on this roster. If you are an older receiver on this team there should be a reason you are on it with younger guys and that is as a mentor and an example. What example is Naanee setting?
     
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  3. finsmx

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    I also have high hopes for Wallace and was really disappointed about his lack of playing time.
     
  4. Jagfish

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    DT looked like a much improved back to me as well. Bess is solid, the rest of the WR could be upgrades IMHO. Go get James Jones or whoever can catch. I am looking at you Jeff Ireland. If Martin is a liability move Jerry to RT and start Samuda to RG.
     
  5. bbqpitlover

    bbqpitlover Well-Known Member

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    Well the Defese did a better job but over all we look horrible. Tannehill is not ready to lead this team and its even harder when have only one true wide receiver. We scored 6 points folks and that is nothing to brag about.
     
  6. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I agree that Ireland needs to be on the phone tonight looking for a receiver. Get James Jones here now.

    At this point, I might give up a 1 for Mike Wallace.

    We need someone else here, especially with Hartline's amputated leg.
     
  7. ckparrothead

    ckparrothead Draft Forum Moderator Luxury Box

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    Clyde Gates and Rishard Matthews were the only other wide receivers on the team that even played CFL caliber football.
     
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  8. LBsFinest

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    actually jonathan martin sucked. again.
     
  9. CitizenSnips

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    What's with fasano? Not a superstar by any means but usually somewhat dependable. Doesn't seem so now.

    F naanee. Cannot fathom why he's been talked up.

    Cameron wake deserves more money.
     
  10. SICK

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    if Anthony Fasano was a baseball player, he'd be hitting like .250

    aka he'd be traded to the dodgers for a young pitcher
     
  11. MrClean

    MrClean Inglourious Basterd Club Member

    Poor Chris Hogan. Geeze, even BJ was in the game at WR before he was. I refuse to believe all those other WRs are better than Hogan.
     
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  12. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I'm not worried about Fasano at all. He's one of the guys on offense who can make plays.
     
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  13. jw3102

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    I saw a team that was similar to what I have seen from the Dolphins for the last three years. They play decent defense, while the OL and the WR's continue to struggle. With a rookie QB and the lack of offensive talent on the roster, I see maybe 5 wins this season.

    That was my prediction several weeks ago before Tannehill was named the starter and I have seen nothing so far in the preseason to make me believe that this team will be anything but a bottom tier team once again this season.

    The one positive is that, if Tannehill is ever given the benefit of having quality receivers on this team, along with a quality offensive line. He just might be the long term answer at the QB position. Unfortunately he is going to have to take his lumps this season because of the limited offensive talent on the Dolphins roster.
     
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  14. MikeHoncho

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    Yeah, but not as bad as last game
     
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    Thought Gates finally, finally showed something

    Thought VD running that Int all the way back was a message to the Staff.

    Also think the only longshot guy who really stepped up was Steve Slaton and John Jerry did as well.

    Philbin should call in the Wr Corps, and Sherman and Taylor, pull out the bottle of whiskey and make some decisions on this motley crew.
     
  16. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Anthony Fasucko... you are horrible... you're the highest paid out of the receivers and tight ends... THREE drops... THREE in a half!!! He's the most overpaid player on our team. Way to help your rookie quarterback out and set the bar high for the younger tight ends. Dan Campbell should be ripping him a new one. He should get called out by Sherman next offensive meeting for being offensive. Most of our receivers are bad... but there is no excuse for Fasucko's play tonight.
     
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  17. ckparrothead

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    B.J. Cunningham was getting a ton of snaps against Tampa and Carolina. Nobody noticed because the guy doesn't do anything on the field. Like tonight. Think the Dolphins might be trying to hide Hogan on the practice squad again.
     
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  18. byroan

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    Do you ever have any other thoughts?

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  19. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    on the bright side... at least no major injuries tonight

    Ironic that Amukamara now has to go to the cold tub
     
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  20. BuckeyeKing

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    I'm getting the feeling it might be a long year. Season will be success if we sweep the Jets.
     
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  21. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    Of the many receivers we currently have on the 90 man roster... I'm having a hard time handing out spots on the 53 for them after tonights game...
     
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  22. Rocky Raccoon

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  23. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    No joke if Hogan was in the game for Nanee's playing time would we be wondering if we had a WR ?
    Nanne is a freaking joke.

    Martin saved his arse in the play he let the D walk by and slap Tannehill around by actually recovering the ball.

    I thought the D did a very good job overall considering it was alot of 2nd stringers from the start.

    We did get to fist pump w00t 3 more points. Sparano would be proud.
     
  24. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    Side note. Chargers saying Ingram injury is a bruised thigh. Looked a lot more serious than that but glad he isn't out for the year.
     
  25. byroan

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    Yeah..how do we keep 5 or 6 of these scrubs?

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  26. Ronnie Bass

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    I really hope they aren't trying to hide him so they can sneak him on the practice squad. We need all hands on deck and this just stunts his growth and this teams.

    Or maybe he's got the team made and they wanted to use this game to value players on the fence....which is just about all of them minus Bess.
     
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  27. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    I disagree about Tannehill. When they watch the tape they will see he was throwing well and it was the vets letting him down. Except Bess, of course.
     
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  28. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    The fact that Devlin didn't play.... might just be another guy (like Hogan) that they are trying to stash on the PS...
     
  29. dolfan22

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    Consistently inconsistent.
     
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  30. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Why are we glad?
     
  31. Coral Reefer

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    Not to worry Rocky.... you have to remind yourself what many here told us, that WR talent is NOT important in this offense! :lol:
     
  32. Lloyd Heilbrunn

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    Catch the @#*$ing Ball!!! :pity:

    Someone, anyone....
     
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  33. Ronnie Bass

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    Was wondering the same thing, but on merit alone he could probably be the 4th best WR on the team. Why stick him on the practice squad when we can use him on the field? So I'm going to be pissed if this is the case because he could be getting valuable playing time and he needs it playing just one year at a small time college.
     
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  34. BuckeyeKing

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    I said I'm glad. Also updating people on his injury.

    Not sure who Miami is going to keep at WR other than Bess and Hartline.
     
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  35. jw3102

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    I agree, but at least you have the Buckeye's to watch on Saturday. Unfortunately I only have the very young, University of Miami, to root for on Saturday's. They look like they will also be in a rebuilding mode this season and they will be lucky to play 500 ball. Oh well, at least we have the Heat and the Ohio born James in Miami.:up:
     
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  36. Ohio Fanatic

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    5 wins seems pretty accurate, even before tonight's game
     
  37. Coral Reefer

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    Did not see the game tonight but what really stands out to me from the stat lines is the horrendous completion percentage from our QB's and the 4.5 yard per catch avg.

    WTF?

    Were there a lot of drops by WR's and were we only throwing underneath?
     
  38. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I still believe that actually. But there's a HUGE difference between "not as important" and what we have running out there now. Need an upgrade or someone to step up pronto.
     
  39. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    I counted 8 drops
     
  40. Rocky Raccoon

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    A lot of drops. At least 6.
     

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