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Henne has obvious deficiencies and has not progressed from year one to year two, but here's the reality that few are willing to recognize...

On offense, definitely. Moreover, they have a better offensive scheme/coaching. Defensively, I'm not so sure, especially after the embarrassment...

Uh huh. Care to post some of those juicy stats he posted in those two games? I'll do it for you: vs. Atlanta: 18 of 32 (56.3%) for 226 yards with...

I guess that does it. Hell is freezing over. ; )

I want to see all of those things too (like Adam said, I want to see general improvement/progression) but at the end of the day, production...

He played as if he spent the benching week drinking Brawndo with Rocky Balboa. He's a different quarterback when he let's it loose downfield....

Interestingly, I think they're going up against another one of those barometer teams - the Cleveland Browns - next Sunday.

Sadly, this is another one of those threads that's more about "I was right and you were wrong" than about any actual Dolphins analysis. Henne had...

You remind me of guys that used to show me stats for Travis Minor and then proceed to explain how he was as good or better than Ricky Williams. I...

I'm not trying to be rude but there's literally no comparison between Greg Camarillo and Brandon Marshall. How do I know that? Because of the...

Not sure where to start...I guess the beginning would be good. I didn't say that Henne is definitively the guy. Just that he's more talented and...

In a way, Thigpen has already been the best fit down the stretch, if only because he has made it all the more apparent that Henne is a talented...

As you and most folks know, I've been a proponent of giving Henne his fair shot, based on his performance up until this point. But in my...

Clearly, this is just an opinion call (like most other topics of discussion on this forum) but as far as I'm concerned, if this knee injury keeps...

Definitely far from a guarantee (that Miami will draft another Dan Marino) but it's virtually impossible to argue with the fact that we a) have...

Actually, I would argue that while there are some folks like that on this board, this one of the few places where you're allowed to have that...

You're simply barking up the wrong tree here. Henne has been one of the best QBs in the NFL in terms of third down conversion percentage, and...

Couldn't disagree more. Let me put it to you this way; if you think that the run blocking was bad thus far, you'd probably regurgitate your Sunday...

No need to come to his defense. He's a grown man (and I know who he is and how he got his reputation). Don't think it's too much to ask someone...

But Henne was on rhythm for most of the game (one of those timeouts you're referring to occurred just after he came on the field, so you can't...

Spot on. I've been a Henne supporter for some time, but QB is the most important position in the NFL by far. I'm all for giving Henne more of an...

Yeah, but that's just a six-play sample size. Let's wait to see how the line protects Thigpen for an entire game before giving them too much credit.

Great. Go ahead and share some details then, please. I know that you're popular on here and that you have a strong following, but I'll need a bit...

The offensive line was dreadful in terms of run blocking and below average in terms of pass blocking. Incognito in particular was abused and...

Don't think it was in the game plan at all (here's why I say this as well as an explanation of my #1 thought): -The first time they went to the...

Right, that's the "reward" scenario, which based on Miami's offense this year was unlikely at best (less than a 50% chance). The risk was that...

You guys could be right on the Wildcat (maybe it's blocking and not scheme). No way I'm buying the argument on the fake punt. They could have...

That's the second time you post the same exact thing. What does it tell us? That Chad Henne's completion percentage, which is the highest in NFL...

There are way better times to prove that point. When you run a play that could (and did) cost your team points and the potential "reward" is a...

Wish I could agree with you but: a) I feel like the only reason we saw the Wildcat today was because of the two QB injuries (they seemed to be...

Thanks for the insight. Perhaps it would help if you singled specific ones out and gave your thoughts on the matter. That would do more for...

Good catch on the spelling, and yes, I suppose you can refer to it as a Carthagenian victory. That's cool with me.

Yeah, I fixed it.

I would like to see Miami draft a quarterback in the first round. If for no other reason than novelty. After all, it hasn't happened in nearly...

Seems highly unlikely since: a) Ross is a Michigan alum b) Ross is a huge Henne fan But other than that, this is totally likely. And if...

You could be right about the reasons why Henne was benched. I guess what I'm curious to know is what you think the "best case" scenario would...

You could be right, but I think that it hinges on whether or not this regime stays in place. If they do, then you're probably right (although I...

I'm pretty sure that if the Dolphins were to lose their next two games and fall to 4-6, Henning, Sparano, and Ireland are out the door. Remember...

Funny that you bring up the Jets and Ravens. Both teams are definitely playing well despite having young QBs (as are the Atlanta Falcons) but...

It's exactly this mentality that has put this franchise into the tough spot they've been in since the late 90's. Instead of focusing on...

It's hard to say that Sparano doesn't have balls when he just benched his starting quarterback - a guy they've groomed for nearly 3 years - midway...

It's not really a guess. I don't feel like pulling the numbers right now, but rest assured that the Panthers threw the ball 20+ yards downfield...

Funny that you use the Steelers as one of your examples, especially since they started the season 3-1 despite having to rely on their third-string...

This team does not run as many downfield routes as Carolina did, nor does it send multiple guys downfield very often. In fact, more often than...

If I had to guess, I would say that the way a team plays is roughly half players half scheme/coaching. I'm sure it sways one way or another from...

Yeah, that's my mistake. I misread the stats. Even still, I would argue that 25 and 29 TDs not exactly "set the world on fire" numbers....

Very misleading? So 10-12 plays...that equals 20-25% of defensive snaps. That would seem to fit the phrase "played quite a bit" and even if it...

Yeah, I simply can't agree with much of this. While it's true that some of those guys are playing more than they did last year, you can't...

Slow down there. Delhomme's best output with the Panthers (and Henning) was as follows: 16 TDs (with 8 INTs and 3,219 passing yards) in 2003....

A) The fact that audible are completely out of the picture under any and all circumstances is news to me (and others on this board as well as...

I can appreciate a little devil's advocate work. That said, you have to keep in mind that Soliai, Wake and Clemons played last year (Soliai and...

It's one thing to know that Henne has a kill (run/pass option). It's another to find out that audible of any kind are not allowed. Those...

As I already told you before. DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. It's a free country, so you're free to self-aggrandize yourself as much as you'd like.

Man you really are like a little kid. This is hilarious. I mean, you throw around insults and continue on this incredibly egotistical roll you're...

That's actually a great point. Nolan took a defense that was in the bottom third of the league and made it a top 15 defense (still has issues but...

Do whatever you want. You want to talk about yourself? Go for it. It's all you big man.

Here's an idea: don't acknowledge yourself either way (right or wrong). Just talk about Dolphins football. Last I checked, that was the purpose...

There you go again acting like the Dolphins are 0-8. News Flash: They're 4-4 with their four losses coming against teams that are a combined...

You have a point, to a certain extent, but keep in mind that Henne has thrown his share his of red zone TDs prior to this slump that he's...

Huh? I can honestly tell you that I have no idea of what you're trying to say here (I'm assuming it's not much based on your self-righteous "Look...

I'm hearing names like Cobbs and Hilliard being mentioned. The bar being set is Ray freakin' Rice. Those guys are not even close to that level of...

Sorry, but that's simply not true. Phillip Rivers is the front-runner for the MVP award. Brady and Manning are also still more consistently...

Ronnie Brown is my second favorite Dolphin of all time (behind only Tim Bowens) but I'd prefer to let go of Brown and keep Ricky. Ricky is cheaper...

If you're not willing to put up with stretches like this, then you will never develop a young QB. Marino was the exception to the rule. Most...

Prove what? You're the one passing final and absolute judgment after 8 games (and 21 career starts). All I'm telling you is that doing so is...

Rice was selected in the second round (Williams was not a top 3 pick, by the way, he was the sixth overall selection). The difference is that...

Again, you go around and around avoiding the fact that your own comment was clearly wrong. Not sort of wrong, not opinion wrong. Just flat wrong....

Again, for the second time, I'm not bashing Brown or Williams. I also agree that they should not have abandoned a run game that was working today...

Fascinating. So the game that let Miami get to 4-3 instead of 3-4 isn't a game that keeps a team in playoff contention, huh? Or better yet, the...

I'll go ahead and play devil's advocate here. One area of regression is in the multiple-interception department (namely three interception...

Got nicked, huh? You do realize that Young posted a sub 50 passer rating in that first game of the season and was in such emotional distress that...

That's a bit too simplistic in my opinion. If Henne lights it up in the final 8 games (or simply has solid numbers in the INT/interception ratio...

No doubt. I'm not sold on Henne, but he definitely deserves to start the rest of the season and show some more progression.

You act like Miami is 0-8. There's no doubt that Miami is an average team at this point, but you can't simply dismiss the fact that their four...

I guess I did a poor job of explaining myself. I didn't blame today's loss on Ronnie and Ricky (and I agree that we should have continued to run...

I know that your mind is made up, so believe me, I'm not expecting you to understand or agree with what I'm about to say... You have skew...

I actually think that the Steelers are as good as the Ravens (it's a toss up in my opinion). We played the Steelers at home (and executed much...

A couple of reasons off the top of my head: -He's tough like Marino -He's opinionated and strong-willed like Marino -His release is actually...

I am talking about Mark Clayton. He's been a starter in this league for some time. Again, nothing special, but a solid wideout that will catch...

Sorry, but that's simply untrue. Amandola is a top 5 slot receiver with great hands (on par with guys like Bess) what's his name that they got...

Have you guys watched an entire game (or two) played by Bradford or just the highlights and hype on ESPN, etc? Bradford is coming along nicely...

Firstly, I would only consider "young" QB (28 or younger) which shortens the list of potential candidates considerably. The first names that come...

Let me start by saying that I found this post to be interesting and went as far as to thank it, so don't take this rather lengthy and critical...

If by "is" you mean what Henne is right now, 20 games into his career, then I agree. But if you mean "is" as in what he is and will ever be, then...

Sorry man. He's right. Schedules are based on the prior season's record, therefore, the Dolphins had the softest schedule on paper. Now that...

That's because the Ravens are a playoff team. A lot of people get on Henne because he has been to the playoffs (didn't get there last year and...

I like how he's being compared to No. 1 overall picks like Stafford and Bradford. That says something and of itself.

I'm going to have fun giving a more detailed piece of feedback, but for now, I'll just say this. IMO it's counterproductive to compare Henne to...

A couple of thoughts: -Miami can definitely win this game. They're built to play teams like the Ravens and/or Steelers (they can "out tough" tough...

Here's the thing, Henne did have his second-worst game today, but that's what's so impressive. If a "bad" game by Henne consists of 200+ yards,...

If the receivers and tight ends execute well, Henne throws for over 300 yards with a pair of touchdowns.

In my opinion, this is the main reason why we struggle to throw deep downfield. Defenses don't respect our run (both in terms of grinding out...

Here's why I simply can't agree with that statement: Miami has one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and one of the least experience QBs in...

Don't you get tired of making the same post over and over again. Pennington is not going to return as the starting QB. Get over it, and be...

He still has a lot of progressing to do before I can considering him "upper echelon" IMO, but I definitely like what I see through 19 starts....

I've seen some hilarious posts, but this one takes the cake. I think you've got things backwards. Most of the people on this forum are aware of...

More or less on the mark, but I do believe that stat monkery exists (both ways). Just look at abideN703's recent post in this thread. It's a...

Here's the link: Miami Dolphins appeal NFL ruling of late Chad Henne interception - ESPN

Statistics don't assume too much at all, especially as the sample size grows. An INT that comes as the result of a hail mary pass would skew...

I may be the King Kong of stat monkery but you are the donkey kong of misunderstanding/interpreting statistics theory. If you find a stat that...

To quote the wise and venerable FlavaFlave: "I can't do nothin' fo ya man" a) Saying that you can't wait more than 19 starts to evaluate a...

Me thinks that not many on this board took statistics in college.

Thank goodness.

You make some good points overall, but it's hard to give your fourth point any credibility considering that Henne is top 3 in the NFL in terms of...

The answer to what? Do you think that Pennington is our franchise quarterback of the future? Of course not. Therefore, you have to continue...

Brown has is having a very average season, as is Ricky. The fact that they've combined for just one rushing touchdown all season says a lot,...

You've got some serious contradictions in this post. For example, you say that you like Henne and want him to succeed and yet predicted that...

Some real interesting thoughts in this thread. My take is this: I agree that they are purposely reining him in, basically teaching him how to...

There are far better forums out there for you to spew your special kind of genius. Go check out finheaven.com. They've got plenty of your type...

Firstly, your comment regarding "numerous chances on the opponent's side of the 50 yd line is not really productive" is simply wrong. On most of...

P.S. That stat includes defensive scores and kick return scores (we don't have any of those). We're actually 24th in scoring offense (and part...

He's thrown 3 TDs and 0 INTs in his last two starts, which would suggest that you're right (although historically, he tends to have 3 steady/solid...

Well he's 12-9 as a starter, so I would say that he's passed the litmus test thus far. In fact, he's close to surpassing Pennington's record as...

Sorry, but I just can't buy this at all. Firstly, Miami's pass protection has been fantastic (I can only assume that you're referring to run...

Some might argue that the main culprit in failing to score more than 25 points during this 15-game span is lack of execution in the running game....

Thanks for the comic relief! P.S. You can actually listen to what the players said. Most of them said that a) they battled punch for punch with...

Here's a thought; we just played the best scoring defense in the league. A defensive that had not allowed more than 17 points in a game until...

Thanks for bringing a little of that "finheaven.com" intellect to this board. And now back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Thanks for your contribution. Now let's go over some basics: -take things one week at a time. You have no idea how any of those teams will finish...

Really well put. Moreover, all three of Miami's losses have come against 5-1 teams (3 of the 4 best teams in the NFL in my opinion) and two of...

You might be right. I thought the last play of the game was ruled a sack/fumble but it looks like it was ruled incomplete.

Here's a novel idea: how about we take it one game at a time and stop projecting the future? Miami was 2-4 in 2008 and ended up 11-5. They were...

Thanks for coming in here and being level-headed (not gloating). However, you're actually wrong. It was clearly explained that the play was...

I'm guessing that you didn't bother reading until the end, huh?

Agree on all points and thanks for the compliments! @siciliansith - not really sure what you're trying to say. Sorry. @Aqua Crush and Padre...

If it makes you feel better, Henne has a history of lighting up teams that blitz heavily. A perfect example is what he's done the Jets, who are...

stop responding to this guy. It's a waste of time. The Dolphins literally have the youngest roster on the team and he's talking about "now or...

No disrespect, Padre, but I think you should take a statistics course just to get a better understanding of the true meaning of stats and how to...

By that logic, the Jets must suck because they played us when we also had some key injuries and barely escaped with a win. Listen, we get it....

and once again we abandon the run

Wow. What a bad sequence (second really bad sequence of the game).

Let's see if Henne can provide some magic...(what a waste of a timeout on fourth and goal)

Defense has a chance to ice this game like they did in Week's 1 and 2...

INT or not, that was great 1-on-1 coverage by Smith

Props to Henning. Great play call.

Love it when the referees make a "make up" call

If the defense does their job, Henne will get a second chance to grow as a quarterback (i.e. in the fourth quarter when the game is on the line)

Don't abandon the run...

Henne has a chance to put this game on his shoulders and put together a game-winning drive. Let's see what he does with the opportunity...

I take back my comment about lack of pass rush. Wake has been great and we've generated enough pass pressure to keep Rodgers in check.

Vontae Davis saved 4 points with his tackle late in that drive. What a great draft pick.

If Miami can overcome a mistake-filled first half and an inexplicable call by the refs on that fourth and 1 play to win on the road against a good...

Can you guess which quarterback has which stat line? 18-28 for 185 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT 8-17 for 182 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT

It's about freakin' time that the Dolphins generate a turnover (haven't had one since Week 2). Now let's get into the endzone and take a...

Two things Miami has not produced today? -pass rush -turnover This is becoming an alarming pattern...

bad play call followed by a bad penalty could kill this drive

I like the play-calling to start the second half. Lots of runs with a few smart passing plays mixed in.

I come to this forum for objective opinion, so those of you looking to pin everything but the kitchen sink on Henne, please go over to one of the...

Interesting. I could have sworn that while that pick was untimely (likely cost us 3 or 7 points) that long TD pass that they scored was the fault...

Miami must continue to run the ball in the second half (Ronnie has 10 carries for 37 yards, Ricky has 3 carries for 16). It will take the...

Despite a mistake-filled first half, Miami's tied at the half on the road. Can't really complain. If the Dolphins can clean things up in the...

that's why they say football is a game of inches. P.S. Our special teams is atrocious.

Henne must prove that he can get out of this pattern of a playing well for a stretch followed by a bonehead interception. If he doesn't get that...

A poor throw turns into an interception, followed by a mistake in the secondary that leads to a long TD throw, followed by a three-and-out,...

Are you really this reactionary? Why didn't you post that when he led the team down the field for a TD with 2 big third-down conversions? How sad.

Always good when your QB is 4 of 6 for 57 yards and a TD, but that Dolphins running game needs to come alive (and the coaches cannot give up on it)

Best perspective I've heard in a while. Way too early to make any conclusions on either player. For all we know: -Sanchez could become an...

This right here is why so many folks disagree with your approach to analyzing football: a) he's only started 17 games (get your facts right) b)...

I can't predict the future but history suggests that Henne will have a very solid next game:...

Henne is completing 64% of his passes this year so there difference is virtually non-existent. And as for this thread in general, it's...

I just want to make sure I understand what you're insinuating. That somehow putting up nearly 800 yards of offense (most of which came through...

Please refer to my earlier response. He put together several impressive drives after that first INT. One was admittedly ended by a bonehead...

That simply does not match up with what happened in the game at all. After making that first interception he promptly led the team on a...

Well said. I think this is right on the money. Henne makes a lot of good plays but needs to learn that even 1-2 really bad plays can lose a...

You do realize that Miami scored a touchdown on their first offensive series of the second half with Marshall making a big first-down grab during...

Glad to see I'm not the only one that doesn't live in black and white land. We held Moss to zero receptions. Henne, while shaky at times,...

See you later coach Bonamego. Let's see if this young team can respond..

Everyone *****es about the offense and defense, but it's the special teams kick coverage unit that is Miami's biggest achilles heal

Not sure I can buy that argument because: a) he hasn't just completed check-down passes b) his first pick was not to a check-down route The...

Henne has a case of the Favre's...very hot and cold. Can't have that.

these offensive penalties are unnacceptable

Thank god for the holding flag. Jason Allen once again takes a horrible angle and gets juked so bad that he slips and falls. Not good.

Henne is 7 of 7 for 93 yards and a TD Imagine if they let him throw on the last drive on third and 5...

interesting approach to pass coverage...rushed just two on second down then brought significant pressure on third down

Nice to see Danny boy (and the Marks brothers) handling the coin toss tonight. Here's hoping that Henne can finally end the post-Marino franchise...

Him and that bum Randy Starks damn it!

Really great point. People get so caught up defending their personal agendas ("Henning is no good", etc) that they fail to recognize the real...

I can only guess that you've never played sports a at a high level. These guys are professional athletes, and at that level, slipping is more...

I'll go as far as to say that while I believe we're going to beat New England next week, I won't panic even if they lose that game. Despite, a...

So by your logic, the Saints, Colts, Vikings, and Jets are second rate. All four have a loss under their belt, and three of four lost a close...

Tremendous play call there. And 17 unanswered points. Henne 16 for 23 with 172 yards and 2 TDs. A bunch of humbled posters that were wrong about...

There's no doubt that Henne can improve, but to say that Manning "executes all his plays" is simply not accurate. You don't watch every snap of...

It's going to be hard to respond to everyone but here goes: -To the guys saying that the Jets don't skip a beat without Jenkins, that's hard to...

This thread is based on an absolute and complete misinterpretation of what Mortenson said. Mortenson was referring to the entire offense not being...

freakin' Gibril Wilson...

It took 3 quarters or so for the Saints to figure out the Miami defense's Achilles heal (defending tight ends)

My favorite thing about Henne is his ability to read blitzes and make good decisions under heavy pressure. Reminds me of Pennington (figures)

I just wanted to say one thing: IS THIS FUN TO WATCH OR WHAT?!?

Saints defense has no answer for Miami's running game and the Dolphin defense is rattling Drew Brees big time

Dolphins front seven came to play and is exposing a fairly average Saints offensive line. Great sign if that keeps up...

That's the first time this season that the Saints have not scored a touchdown on their opening possession

Keep in mind that the Dolphins are fifth in the league against the run, allowing just 76.4 yards per game. Our young corners are coming around...

Yet another reason why year after year, I plead with folks not waste their time trying to predict future matchups or entire seasons ahead of time....

wow

Henne is growing up before our eyes...great to see!

Let's just say what we're all thinking...Dolphins have some balls of solid rock (bring White into the game at this juncture)

I'm not one to blame things on referees, but that interference penalty is ridiculous. Let 'em play...it goes both ways.

Daryl Revis needs to go back to the drawing board...juked out of his shoes by Ronnie and burned like a little kid by Ginn.

Way to make up for it, Henne!

Costly miss by Henne there.

It was just an amazing NFL-caliber play. Just sucks that it had to happen against the Dolphins. And no, for the record, I did not want Miami to...

A lot of props for Henne. Nothing spectacular but his passes have zip and he's made some solid decisions while avoiding sacks and turnovers.

Where are all those people that say Ronnie Brown isn't elusive and can't make people miss?

I've been saying it for almost two years. If Miami can get an elite free safety, their defense will go from average to elite.

Yet another incredibly costly mental mistake give the Jets new life. Sickening...

Brown is simply not getting enough touches in this game.

I see that Will Allen is back to his "Hands of Stone" ways after a one-week interception flurry

Thanks for the kind words and same here! Yeah, I've been over here for some time. It's a great board (especially the Club Level).

Coaches always say that teams rarely get beat by their opponents...they usually beat themselves.

I'm pretty sure that the 59-yard gain on the screen occurred after that first drive. Also, I'm pretty sure that those two fake punt conversions...

a sack would be huge here

Gotta give props to Chris Jenkins on that one...ridiculous play

Too many missed tackles so far...not acceptable.

I got two words for you: RONNIE BROWN

Note to self: Jets run defense is definitely not as good as the Ravens defense

Wildcat ain't dead yet

The keys to the game IMO: -establish the running game early and often -avoid giving up big plays on special teams (e.g. keep a close eye on Leon...

I think that he can, but I also think that if Ronnie Brown is re-signed, he will overtake both Csonka and Williams.

Wonder how many starting running backs could make that kind of catch? (even if it doesn't stand)

Dolphins cannot catch a break...

Will Allen is not having a good game

What's new? Dolphins susceptible to quarterback draw in goal line situations...

Nothing like a running back that looks to finish runs and punish defenders. Love it!

Pass rush bailed us out on that play...

FYI - fumble was officially charged to Chad Pennington, not Ronnie Brown.

Yeah, but he had his hands on the ball. A fumbled exchange is almost always on the running back. He's human...but also one of the least...

Not that this will phase you in any way, but keep in mind that Brown has fumbled just twice in his last 26 games (not fumbles lost...total...

Two offensive line breakdowns at the worst possible time...

Wow! A very Fiedler-like effort by Pennington. You have to love the courage on that play.

I know that folks don't trust the ball-control offense at times (especially after last week's perplexing loss) but man it's a beauty to watch when...

Brown is already breaking tackles...could be a big day for him

This is it. 3:18 left and the Dolphins are down 27-23. Can Pennington, Brown and company engineer a game-winning touchdown drive? We shall see...

Hidden silver lining...very solid special teams play tonight

Now would be a great time for the Dolphins to force their first turnover of the season!

Pennington has been huge on this drive so far...HUGE

New game. Tied up late in the fourth quarter. Let's see if we can play vintage Parcells football and run out the game with a long drive for TD...

How can you not love Pennington. He just dinks and dunks defenses to death.

I've been saying and writing about it for two years...the Miami Dolphins need a top-flight free safety if they want to field an elite defense....

R & R express have 110 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. That's a winning formula.

My kingdom for a forced turnover. C'mon Dolphins "D"!

Better to take a sack then throw an interception that goes the other way...

If the Dolphins continue to commit to the running game, they will wear the Colts defense down, keep Manning off the field, and ultimately win this...

These penalties are absolutely maddening. Dolphins are still failing to execute at key junctures on both sides of the football. Unable to make...

Wow! Ricky is looking to hurt defenders. That pounding should pay off for he and Ronnie in the fourth quarter...

Brown looks like he's well on his way to one of those monster games. Colts don't seem to have an answer for him.

Somebody please merge the thread I just created (didn't realize this was the official game thread)

I didn't see one when I got here, so I figured I would start one. Let's go Phins! P.S. Mods - feel free to merge if there's already an...

Here's something scary to consider: Miami is -9 in giveaway/takeaway ratio in their last two games that counted (today and the playoff loss...

Pennington and Fasano, two of Miami's most consistent offensive performers last year, are starting the 2009 season in the dog house.

One of the most exciting gains of one I've ever seen.

Looking for a silver lining? It's Miami's defense, save for a drive or two in the first half.

Scary as it sounds, if it weren't for Miami's defense (and a few big misses by Ryan on deep throws) this game would be a blowout already.

Football is an interesting sport in that a single play can create a huge swing on the scoreboard. Fasano's fumble, for example, created 3-10...

Off course it is, which is why they get paid. That type of awareness is what makes the difference in a lot of games.

I hear ya, and I agree that it was a big hit, but Fasano needs to get down and not stay upright in that situation. Think ball protection first,...

Losing the turnover battle 2-0? That's not Parcells/Sparano football. Can't win this way.

Dolphins in need of a quick stop or a turnover in a big way.

Pass pressure has disappeared and they're picking apart Miami's secondary. Looked way too easy to throw on Miami this drive. On the flipside, our...

That's three long first-down completions on this drive. Not acceptable.

Two nice third-down completions by Pennington on this drive.

I feel ya. Watching the game, taking game notes for my column and monitoring 4 fantasy leagues.

Boomer was the only ESPN analyst to pick the Dolphins (don't really care but found it interesting, since he's a Bills fan)

Kick coverage still looks spotty at best. Dolphins need to get that figured out. It's one of the few leftover weak spots from 2008.

That is an extremely weak interference call.

I'm really liking Wilson against the run. He and Bell look a fearsome tandem against the run at the safety position.

At least Wilson showed some good open-field tackling skills. D got caught off guard with the draw there, though. Not liking that.

Thank goodness it's the preseason. Can't have those mental mistakes on special teams. Gotta know the rules.

hahaha...you gotta give the youngster time to get the hang of it. As Ozzy mentioned, his first punt return was pretty solid as well.

John Henderson is one of the better defensive tackles in the game and they ran at him more often than not (right up the middle). On the few...

Yeah, but that's to be expected. The Jaguars' interior run defense is top notch.

Too early to jump to conclusions. It's the first game of his career. Give him time to learn and adjust. That's what the preseason is for.

I know that the Jags can't pass protect to save their lives, but man our pass rush looks impressive.

sloppy little stretch here...timeout, followed by a penalty, followed by a mixup in the backfield, followed by a run for a loss. That's what the...

pounding the football up the middle is not an easy task against Jacksonville.

Dolphins pass rush is looking real good, but don't get too excited...Jackonsville's pass protection is real crappy.

way to force the fumble (even though the Jags got a lucky bounce) and nice coverage sack to follow that up.

Sloppy offensive series. Better execution would have resulted in a first down.

Thought I was going it my words there, when the returner broke a tackle, but we stopped him short of the 25.

Special teams kick coverage is all about playing with discipline and as a unit. As long as we have a slight upgrade in talent, we should be fine...

@padre31 - special teams will be like night and day IMO. I think they'll be top 10 in the NFL this year. @boourns - I'm a soccer man myself (when...

Don't really care about the final score but it should be fun to watch the starters get a few series and watch the second and third stringers fight...

Looks like another "Parcells special" (mid-round steal)

I know that everyone hates Saban, but this is a fairly insightful point of view.

hahahaha This was actually a topic that was requested by a fan that emailed me. It's not my typical theme/topic, but I was happy to do it and...

Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Much appreciated.

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm not really into this type of offseason fodder (no real meaty analysis) but I had a fan ask me to take on the topic, so I...

Can't say that I really much care about what Walter Football or any other mainstream media pundit has to say. I'm more into listening to the...

In my humble opinion, trying to project the results of the 16 regular season games in advance is fundamentally flawed. It's impossible to take...

cornerback unit could go from thin to deep in just one year.

Thanks for posting the link ATV! I figured some would disagree, but existing players like Soliai are already vocalizing what they think of the...

Yet another example of a national writer that displays his utter and complete lack of granular knowledge about a specific player for a specific...

It's way too early to get caught up in trying to predict what will happen in Week 1 of the regular season, much less the first three games. Teams...

I refuse to get involved in yet another Ronnie Brown debate...as far as I'm concerned, he's still the Dolphins' starting running back. And if...

That's a good point in theory, but some might argue that when Porter did well this season, the Dolphins won.

Thanks for posting a link to the article, ATVZ!

Well put. I won't be shocked if they go after a center, but I'm not gonna lose any sleep over a PFT report.

It was an interesting piece, but I prefer to wait until after free agency to start speculating on where the Dolphins might go.

I hear ya. That's why I made sure to offer up the fact that I might be taking it the wrong way. Thanks for clarifying. P.S. There are dumb fans...

Maybe I'm reading this wrong but it sounds like you're using this example as a rationalization for booing your team. In other words, if anything...

got some real good laughs out of it!

I hope we give the kid a shot. At worst, he'll just become training camp fodder. At best, he'll be one of those heartwarming rags to riches...