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Jake Long named to Pro Bowl

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by MelbournePhin, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. MelbournePhin

    MelbournePhin New Member

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  2. kthurmus23

    kthurmus23 Canada's #1 Fin Fan

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    Nice that is great for Jake.
     
  3. MS4FINS

    MS4FINS Season Ticket Holder

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    That is great news! Heres to hoping there are about 10-12 more visits to the Pro Bowl for Mr. Long
     
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  4. Georgia Fin

    Georgia Fin Fin For Life

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    It doesn't matter how you get to the dance, it's who you dance with while you're there. Make us proud big man!!!!!:up:
     
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  5. calphin

    calphin deadly at 250 yards!!

    good deal!
     
  6. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Justice! Congrats big Jake!
     
  7. FinsAreLife

    FinsAreLife Well-Known Member

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    congrats to him. well deserved
     
  8. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    Great!!!!!!
     
  9. DOLFANMIKE

    DOLFANMIKE FOOTBALL COACH 32 YEARS Luxury Box

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    He outplayed Peters anyhow. Not even close IMO. Good for Jake!
     
  10. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    justice never fails
     
  11. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    I am not surprised that Jake wasn't on the team originally, but I am surprised that Peters was. He played like garbage for the better part of the year imo.

    Glad to see, as others have said, that justice has prevailed here. Jake has certainly paid dividence already. :hi5:
     
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  12. MelbournePhin

    MelbournePhin New Member

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    its nice to have a PB LT once again. took those richmond webb years for granted
     
  13. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    Good for him, but better for us.
    What does this say?

    We spent years of poor play at LT AND QB, two of the most important positions on the team. Suddenly we have ProBowl level play at both positions.

    This regime will bring in much more quality it seems. They're competent.
     
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  14. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    great news for jake! he deserved to be there over Peters anyways IMO
     
  15. TiP54

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    Big Players Make Big Plays!
    Its hard to make big plays when you an offensive lineman. Jake did enough to get his behind in to pro bowl..a sign of great things to come!
     
  16. UCF FINatic

    UCF FINatic The Miami Dolphins select

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    This is great news for Jake, but honestly I would perfer if he didn't make it because there is always a chance of injury when playing (ie our former HB/FB Edwards).

    He deserved it and I am proud of him, but lets keep our fingers crossed for no injuries in the Pro Bowl.
     
  17. Rhody Phins Fan

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    Edwards got injured during a beach football game. I doubt that will happen to Long.

    It sure is nice to have our team use the #1 pick and absolutely hit on it. There are so many teams that got screwed by the top pick but not us.
     
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  18. GARDENHEAD

    GARDENHEAD Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Great point.

    Congrats to Jake. Hopefully he'll learn a lot from the other Pro-Bowlers.
     
  19. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Peters gave up 11.5 sacks this season. Tied for most of any LT in the NFL. Jake gave up 2.5 sacks.
     
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  20. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    Jason Peters had no business being there this year anyway. Bills fans have just about had it with this guy's antics.
     
  21. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    I hope Jake is still hungry after he returns. He may not work as hard had he not made it. I hope for all of us fans and his team, he continues to have the hunger to go there every year and be the best LT in the NFL.
     
  22. GARDENHEAD

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    I'm trying real hard not to rip into this post. [Takes a deep breath. Tells self to be cool. Exhales.]

    Here's a little story: I had excellent seats behind the Miami bench for the final preseason game in New Orleans. We were losing and did not look good. New Orleans scored again. Jake Long went over to each player on offense and yelled at them all and pounded their pads, imploring them to dig deeper, and to work harder to get back into the game. The following drive we scored and eventually won the game.

    Jake Long did the above in the fourth preseason game, you know, the game when the skill starters sit out. He had not yet even played a snap of meaningful NFL football, but he was impassioned and angry. Jake Long ain't the kind of guy to get fat and lazy because of one Pro Bowl. Jake Long will not fall asleep in film session because he stayed up all night playing video games. Jake Long lives for football.

    I wouldn't worry about Jake Long.
     
  23. jdang307

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    First #1 to play as a rookie since 1981 or something, right?
     
  24. Big Red

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    Sweet!
     
  25. RBrown23

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    This was well deserved. Long was great for us and battled through an ankle injury I believe in the middle portion of the season. He truely is an unsung hero and we sometimes take him for granted.
     
  26. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    The man going into next year is The Premiere Left Tackle in the game. hands down, there isnt another player that anyone on this board would trade for...so if you would, i'd like to know the player.
     
  27. anlgp

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    question:

    I remember reading an article around the time of Longs signing that said if he made the pro bowl as a named player and not an alternate that he'd get an incentive to his contract.

    I guess he won't get that money even though porter opted out?
     
  28. Roman529

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    That's great....Jake is very deserving.
     
  29. I am Bane

    I am Bane BAKLAVA!!!

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    i just hope he doesn't eat bad poi
     

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