Official Dolphins vs. Bengals Game Thread

"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:

Anthony Steen struggles so badly at getting to the second level. I'm hoping Urbik is one step quicker because that's all we are from springing some long runs from Drake around the edge on some of those stretch or toss plays.

I also would like to see Turner take over for Bushrod. I've been on that train since the pre-season and I don't think Bushrod has done anything to warrant my opinion changing. Turner may lose you a tiny bit in pass pro, but the gains in the running game will outweigh it significantly.

Bushrod is bigger and anchors better, IMO.

I think it's the right move until Tannehill has a better command of the offense. I love to see Ryan having time in the pocket.

"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:

Having actual pass protection has been pretty nice.

But at the cost of our QB also being our leading rusher? Not sure it's worth it.

Baaahh, we didn't have a run game with Turner either. At least Tanny can afford to be less skittish.

Next year could be a boon for the run game in the draft...RB's and Guards.

Although I still haven't given up hope on our run game gelling...

"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:

Do you ever watch Inside the NFL on Showtime (and re-aired on NFLN?) You should because it's probably the best mainstream football show on the air.

Any way, Coach Gase was mic'd up and when Ajayi sprints for the corner on the winning run, Darren Rizi is in his face just saying, "you won, coach!" And Adam Gase could not look less interested. I think he's embarrassed by it. I think he's embarrassed that he was this red hot coaching candidate that all these LEGENDS have gone to bat for him and he's still searching for his first week in week three.

Granted, he played in the two toughest venues in the NFL and nearly stole a victory in each. But I think, just like it did with all of us, the way that Browns game played out had the feeling of a loss much more so than a win.

I think that attitude bodes well for the future of this team. Are we going to be thrilled with narrow victories against bad teams? You think Bill Belichick would've hosted a pleasant locker room after a game like that?

Cam Cameron would have. It would've been ice cream sundaes on the coach for everyone after the game.

Our coach is the Belichick type. Not the Cam Cameron type.

Just watched it. Well said.

Bet the over tonight.

"Bpk wrote:

Ok, if I have to find the reason for hope its that Gase was pissed at the players' performance against the Browns and is hell bent on raising our standard of play.

Today I get to see how effective he is when he is hell bent on something.

I'm not sure only 3 days to prepare for a game is great way to evaluate that.

For me, the next 4 home games will really show us something.

"TheHighExhaulted wrote:

Bet the over tonight.

I liked the over too, especially at 45. It's now 46.5.
I took Miami +7.5, which is now +8.

I love this team. Win or lose, undefeated or zero wins....I am behind us. Now lets kick tge crap out of te Bengals tonight.

"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:

The sharps are gonna come in last minute and bet the Phins heavy.

Dallas Thomas is starting tonight, it sounds like. I don't think any 'sharp' is going to find Miami an attractive bet with that knowledge.

Discussed the Phins today with a friend here in LA who is also a fan. Going through the schedule, and what I feel it would say about this team if they win tonight versus lose tonight... I feel like a loss tonight points us towards a 6-10 season, but a win points us to a 9-7 season, for various reasons.

I know it's 'just one game', but it's early and we are still learning who this team is. What we see tonight will fill in a lot of blanks for us.

"Bpk wrote:

Discussed the Phins today with a friend here in LA who is also a fan. Going through the schedule, and what I feel it would say about this team if they win tonight versus lose tonight... I feel like a loss tonight points us towards a 6-10 season, but a win points us to a 9-7 season, for various reasons.

I know it's 'just one game', but it's early and we are still learning who this team is. What we see tonight will fill in a lot of blanks for us.

I agree. If we just stomp them, think Texans last year, that will have me thinking playoffs.

"Bpk wrote:

Discussed the Phins today with a friend here in LA who is also a fan. Going through the schedule, and what I feel it would say about this team if they win tonight versus lose tonight... I feel like a loss tonight points us towards a 6-10 season, but a win points us to a 9-7 season, for various reasons.

I know it's 'just one game', but it's early and we are still learning who this team is. What we see tonight will fill in a lot of blanks for us.

Agree man. I think a win would catapult us to our home slate - an early season defining win for sure. However, it would be the most Dolphins-y thing to win tonight, then lose to the Titans, haha.

But taking away the instinctual Dolphins pessimism I have to fight sometimes, I agree. This could be a really big win for us.

"Aqua4Ever04 wrote:

The sharps are gonna come in last minute and bet the Phins heavy.

We'll see. I hope. it's back down to +7.5 now.

By the way, really enjoy your podcast with Sam. Good stuff. The blogs are solid too.

"Bpk wrote:

Discussed the Phins today with a friend here in LA who is also a fan. Going through the schedule, and what I feel it would say about this team if they win tonight versus lose tonight... I feel like a loss tonight points us towards a 6-10 season, but a win points us to a 9-7 season, for various reasons.

I know it's 'just one game', but it's early and we are still learning who this team is. What we see tonight will fill in a lot of blanks for us.

I think the only way the current game affects future games is over injuries. I don't think a win or loss here points us towards winning or losing other games.

I dont think wither defense shows up today and we have a shootout in cincy

Big news:

https://twitter.com/ArmandoSalguero/status/781622406565724160

https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/781622899098710016

https://twitter.com/ArmandoSalguero/status/781622718177415169

"Brasfin wrote:

Big news:

https://twitter.com/ArmandoSalguero/status/781622406565724160

His play seems weakened. As in, not as physical or energetic. Like he had the flu or something.

Maybe he isn't up to the challenge of AJ Green.

I have no problems with next man up if this is the case.

Byron Maxwell benched. Sayonara.

"Vertical Limit wrote:

I dont think wither defense shows up today and we have a shootout in cincy

Ryan Tannehill and Andy Dalton in a shootout. I'll be drunk by the third quarter.

"Serpico Jones wrote:

Byron Maxwell benched. Sayonara.

....... the "Pump Parade" for the man seems like it was yesterday.

Remember his post-Seattle struggles were just "scheme" related. :pointlol:

Lippett? Crap.

Wow, surprised. Hopefully Lippet can step up. Gase wasn't messing around with the perform, or sit.

"brandon27 wrote:

Wow, surprised. Hopefully Lippet can step up. Gase wasn't messing around with the perform, or sit.

Good! It's about time there are consequences for lousy play.

I'm looking at you, Jensen!

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