Brady looked bad on the first two drives, he got benched for a drive or two, then he was back and looked better. They put up 30 on the Panthers. Pats defense looked really good.
On offense, they had standard stuff, lots of draw plays, screens, sit routes. How they continue to execute that to perfection is the biggest mystery in sports.

 

I think the Patriots match up pretty well with us offensively in that they have a good TE duo and shifty slot WR/scatback VS our mediocre LB's (and no Dion Jordan to cover Gronkowski this time). We have a good pass rushing unit, but they have a dangerously accurate QB who gets the ball out of his hand very quickly to mitigate it. If we had a good LB group, I'd be more confident in predicting a win. I think the X-factor in this game will be Lazor and the offense... if we can keep up with the Pat's offense toe-to-toe, we might have a fighting chance.

 

So dion last year didn't show us flashes that he could cover Gronkowski?.. I saw it..

Gronkowski better not dominate this game or there's going to be some splaining to do.

You feel that little spot in your stomach that makes you feel Ill when talking about Gronkowski, are you telling me you wouldn't feel great right now if you had a 245 Dion Jordan playing Sam?

 

In my opinion it simply comes down to keeping Tannehill upright and him making the right decisions. A running game would help. I feel like we can hold them to 17-20 points but can we score?

 

lol, you will pounding on that all year.

 

I believe I comes down to this..Tannehill and his personal clock...I feel like he is ready to hit his back foot and release the ball on time, what I think is pivotal is if the route isn't there to have the sense to run or reset the pocket..

 

why is everyone assuming gronk is playing ? there is no word yet, he ran around at practice with a red no contact jersey, it will be his first real game action if he plays

 

Just bought my Tickets for the game yesterday!!! So pumped already! IS IT SUNDAY YET????

 

My thought as well.

I'm kickin' their *** into the DIRT on Madden 15 right now...just 'cuz!

 

CAN'T WAIT!
Things that need to happen;
Protect Tannehill
Have some resemblance of a running game
Linebackers please show up

 

you know what's not even being talked about when it comes to my stance...he's been suspended for a freakin month because of this ridiculous plan this staff has for this player, if they would of just groomed him at Sam the whole time, there would of been no need to force this player to gain 30 freakin lbs..he can't even hang around the locker Room..

So its just another fact of evidence that shows they fu&$ed up..

So all the folks defending the move, some I have a lot of respect for, I hope your happy with the result of the coaches plan.

So lets see what we have with this brilliant plan.

1) a player That has lost explosiveness.

2) a player that is not being used to his strengths

3) a player that has been suspended for a month.

4) a player that cannot help us cover our week ones opponents best receiver when he's already demonstrated he had it in his repertoire.

5) the time it will take for him to acclimate once he does return

6) the risk of the down time while away from the building..

Sure is a lot to sacrifice to have him play the run better..lol

 

It's relevant because we have no matchup against Gronk, but I know what your saying..

I don't take Into account home field advantage because of the heat, whoever is better conditioned has the advantage.

I believe ryan will have the offense humming, there might be some mistakes at the Los, but all I want to see is him hit his back foot and throw, if it's covered, then run or move.

 

I don't think Gronk's even going to be in the game. Isn't he still in a no-contact status (i.e. was wearing a red jersey)? Even if he is, he won't be 100%, not worried about him honestly. Coyle knows that team more than any other.

 

Must win simply because nothing short of bringing in Ricky&Ronnie and buying off the refs can get us a win at Gillette Stadium. We did it last year, we can do it this year.

 

Section 439! Can't freakin wait! I think we have a pretty good shot at this one!

 

Gronk's first game back last year? 8 catches for 114. He's a boss. Red contact jersey or no red contact jersey.

 

yeah but what is more important when running, an arm or a knee ? i think its 2 different injuries, should affect his explosiveness

 

So who do we think are going to be the starting interior O line? Satele at center. Turner's foot going to be healed enough for right guard and Smith at left guard?

 

I'll be in 439 also! :knucks:

 

Colledge satele smith.

 

We were kind of streaky last year.

 

like will Farrell in old school streaky?

 

Didn't Starks beat up on Mankins pretty regularly when they went against each other ?? Who is manning that spot for them now?

 

would you or anyone else happen to know if there are any season tickets available in section 439? Thank you!

 

http://www.miamidolphins.com/tickets-and-stadium/

 

No doubt it would. I said the exact same thing in some other thread. I'm not sure we could have better opportunity to make a statement opening day, and start the season off right. GO PHINS!

 

Its been a long time coming, can't wait!

 

I'm excited to see that secondary cause major grief this year but against Belichick I think he's going to avoid it mostly and just go short or mid-range to focus on our Linebackers and that's something I'm not looking forward to. However, if somehow Wheeler and Ellerbe rise to the challenge and prove themselves at least worth their paychecks, that will be an exciting discovery. Honestly, I have this one down as a guaranteed L, and I fully expect Belichick to attack our weaknesses. If our strengths prove to be strong I'll be happy. If our weaknesses prove to be strong I'll be extra happy. If we can win I'll be screaming my head off and my three year old won't know what to make of me! :D As for our offense I'm not expecting anything particular other than it being different and varied. Whether it will be effective or not, I don't know, but it has to be at least as effective as it was last year. For me it's not so much about expectation as hope!

 

yes..go to miamidolphins.com

 

I love loved what I saw in coverage at 245...not at his new defensive end weight.

 

Josh Kline

 

It's all up to the offense. We must match the Patriots scoring early in hope that the heat wears their defense down and our defense gets stronger and comes up with a few stops.

Our slots and Clay must have big days. If Clay goes 8-100-1 TD and the slots combine for 10-150-1TD we win the game because our outside guys will do dick. Must get to Brady (captain obvious is captain obvious) and punish him.