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Our special teams will cost us games.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Sethdaddy8, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. Sethdaddy8

    Sethdaddy8 Well-Known Member

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    We started at the 15 yard line more times than i care to acknowledge. we cant cover anything. they return kicks past the 30, they return punts 15-20 yards.

    i dont know what bonamego is doing, but we're gonna lose close games solely because of specials.

    im not too down about today's loss. we had 4 or 5 turnovers on the road, against a good team. i think guys like jake long and fasano will bounce back.

    our defense played very well. this will be, outside of maybe the Pats, the toughest our safeties will get tested. and they did ok, not great.
    but we killed ourselves, and still fought for 4 quarters. but this game would've been closer if we could return a damn kickoff past the 20.

    i mean, NO TEAM only gets to the 14 yd line on kick returns. we've seen OCs get canned in the pre-season, someone has to hold meat-head bonamego to the fire. if our specials were better, maybe we still would've had a shot in the 4th...despite the 4 turn-overs.

    oh, and for gods sake, OPEN UP THE OFFENSE!


    ps. i cant count elam botching chip shots and xps as good team play on specials.
     
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  2. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    We're still lacking a real return man IMO. I don't want to count on a starting WR. I wouldn't be surprised....now that we're past the first week in the season (i.e. new contracts aren't guaranteed).....if we pickup Justin Miller on Monday.

    However, the blocking has been subpar since last season.

    At least the coverage units were ok. Last year they were horrible until Erik Walden was signed.
     
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  3. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I've never seen the last set of blockers let all 2 to 3 guys go through untouched to tackle the returnman at the 10-15 yard line. You gotta make those blocks, it's that simple.
     
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  4. 2k5

    2k5 I miss Ted Ginn Jr.

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    I don't really think the returners are to blame at all here. The blocking was just terrible, 3 guys at least were through each time. Neither Ginn or Cobbs had anywhere to go. Just a disappointing game. Our special teams continues to be awful. We did have some bright spots though, specifically our rush defense and Merling.
     
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  5. High Definition

    High Definition No Smoke / No Drink 2011+

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    And this happened 3-4 times today. Not once. I couldn't believe it.

    I'm still all for bringing in Justin Miller, though.
     
  6. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It didn't matter who was returning today....pitiful special teams
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  7. Sethdaddy8

    Sethdaddy8 Well-Known Member

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    the issue with cobbs, was raw speed getting us out to the 20.

    i dont know, desean had a 85rd punt return for philly. no doubt he's their guy at wr too. i'd like to see us commit to teddy back on kick-offs.
     
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  8. UM_all_day

    UM_all_day New Member

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    bad ST but you can't take credit from ATL they have a really good special teams group.....our offense just played horrible today guys, we can bounce back, we just made way to many mistakes........
     
  9. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    SpecialTeams is a big problem
    however
    the offensive line is a much bigger problem
    the real question is:
    can we resolve both problems by game four?
    we need both to be viable to win games
     
  10. Sethdaddy8

    Sethdaddy8 Well-Known Member

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    i smell a segway to a threaaaaad !:lol:
     
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  11. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    segway?
    (portuguese verb seguir, to proceed or SegwayTransporter)
    got me on that one
    however
    you're welcome to use it
    if you want to open another thread
     
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  12. Brown42000

    Brown42000 Chillin

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    Terrible blocking on ST and awful on offense today.
     
  13. the 23rd

    the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

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    exactly :sad:
    and well put Friend Brown4200
     
  14. Onehondo

    Onehondo Senior Member Club Member

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    I wonder if Parcells watched the game and if he threw anything before the game was over? I also bet there is a long talk among the three amigos the first part of the week cause it sure looks like the team took a step backward.
     
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  15. RBrown23

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    Lets get Usain Bolt for our return man haha. But seriously our blocking was pitiful, so I dont know if we can blame the returners for poor field position.
     
  16. Rhody Phins Fan

    Rhody Phins Fan Well-Known Member

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    Honestly, I don't even care who our returner. I just want real NFL blocking on a return.
     
  17. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    I've never wished for the Phins to kneel on the ball in the endzone until today... horrible blocking, but also horrible returning too. Clearly, something needs to happen and fast... Justin Miller will be wearing #22 by Tuesday for the Phins...
     

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