I get that, but you guys do realize this is the preseason, right? Heck, it's hardly even the preseason. It's the Hall of Fame game. It is impossible to draw any conclusions about players or a team from a few drives of their first team offense.
So, to answer my own question:
Q: Is the season over already?
A: What kind of stupid question is that?
How's that for an answer?
Any conclusions drawn about this season from last night's game are unnecessary.
I understand most fans still realize this game meant very little at all, but there are still a good number of fans who are reading too far into this, and for those of you, I am not questioning your football knowledge. I am just saying that you are getting a little too into such a meaningless contest.
The Hall of Fame game is more "important" than an intrasquad game, sure, but it isn't even as important as a normal preseason game. So much changes in the five weeks between
this game and the regular season opener. The only thing this over-analysis will do is make us more stressed out and worried, which I don't think many of us need.
The only conclusion you needed to draw from this game was an opinion of the Dolphins new jerseys, which I thought were pretty sweet. I was originally not much of a fan because of the lack of orange in them, but I think Miami is going to look pretty nice in their uniforms this year. It's also worth a mention that at sites like bwin.com/en/live/live-betting you can bet on any NFL matches as they happen, exciting stuff!
Thanks for stopping by. I was seeing some of the reaction and I just wanted to quell it before it became excessive.
Email me at paul@dolphinshout.com. I'm also on twitter @PaulDSmythe.
Riverdog · 609 weeks ago
I have no illusions on how good the Dolphins are. I'm pretty sure were are not much more than a .500 team, but that performance last night was pathetic. Even for the standards that I just mentioned.
PaulSmythe 93p · 609 weeks ago
Leen · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
The Davis' interference call was bogus too, he never touched the guy until after the ball hit him in the back ...
All other things the same... I was Glad that we didn't take the 3 chip-shot field goals that would have resulted in a 5 point win , and practiced on our fourth and long plays instead !!!
I'm not distraught whatsoever about anything other than the OLine and I'm not concerned about that either when our projected starters are healthy !!
I enjoyed quite a bit of what I saw from those that will rarely see the field during the regular season as I suggested to all "" not to expect too much from the team in this game and that the starters will only see a few reps """ !!
GREAT to see the Miami Dolphins, and I liked the Uni's !!!
GOFINS in four more days, GIGGGGITTTTY !!!
thorny · 609 weeks ago
I think some were thinking this was a regular season game which obviously wasn't. Preseason game four will give us an idea as to what kind of product Miami will be starting with. that's it folks, outside of that these preseason games are for evaluating players and getting into rhythm and thats it period.
This team will be better than last season...
Patrick · 609 weeks ago
I disagree on the uniforms, I think they are really lame. The color is too light and looks like it belongs on the cheerleaders.
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Earl Campbell could wear pink and it'd still terrify the opponents !!!
Miller and the O-line were quite fascinating on the two 10 plus yard runs when 10 plus yard were required for 1st downs !!!
Gray, Bumpis, and Egnew to name a few were quite exilerating too !!!
Can't wait till Friday !!!
GOFINS!!
Riverdog · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
canamdolphin · 609 weeks ago
Who gives a funk about this glorified practice?
phinthulu · 609 weeks ago
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13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Cool Poem and relative to the topic : )) !!
phinthulu · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:05:52 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Miami Dolphins signed SS Reshad Jones to a four-year contract extension that is expected to pay $30 million Monday, Aug. 5.
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13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Though we gave the opponent 14 point's on turnovers, we pretty much dominated the game statistically with back-ups vs back-up's !! HOWEVER, we allowed farrr tooo many rushing yards!!
I found Matt Moore's play to be a bit disturbing considering his status and amount of reps, he got lucky on the tipped TD to K Miller...
If not for the obvious turnover blunders, we were pretty damn productive (yardage-wise ) !! I'd imagine that once the starters are allowed to get in the groove of an entire game that they'll be every bit as productive ( yardage-wise ) and far more so at scoring TD's !!
GOFINS!!!
MIA DAL
1st Downs24 17
Passing 1st downs
15 4
Rushing 1st downs
7 11
1st downs from Penalties
2 2
3rd down efficiency
4-16 5-13
4th down efficiency
3-5 0-0
Total Plays76 58
Total Yards421 266
Yards per play5.5 4.6
Total Drives1211
Passing310 96
Comp - Att
29-47 11-21
Yards per pass
6.6 4.6
Interceptions thrown
1 0
Sacks - Yards Lost
3-25 3-11
Rushing111 170
Rushing Attempts
26 34
Yards per rush
4.3 5.0
Red Zone (Made-Att)2-4 2-2
Penalties3-20 9-67
Turnovers2 0
Fumbles lost
1 0
Interceptions thrown
10
Defensive / Special Teams TDs01
Possession30:5729:03
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330...
Patrick · 609 weeks ago
canamdolphin · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
I don't concern myself with the condition of the next bridge to be crossed until I'm half way across it at which point I still have to move forward with a positive attitude !!!
I'm just talkin when I post, not trying to justify anything for anyone but myself, just pointing out the things that move me forward cuz the Dolphins do indeed effect my personality during every given week and I don't wanna be a miserable F !!!
I'm sure that the Dolphins will be stoked whenever they're able to accrue 400 plus offensive yards as long as they win or tie the turnover battle!! The two turnovers for TD's to zero TO's for us was the only GLARING difference in the game, IMHO !!
Mannn, TINS-BOYYY Selvie kicked'datt'ass, and our emergency LT Dallas ( Cowboys ) Thomas played well for them !! Put that on the turn-table LOL : )))))))))) !!! GIGGGGITTTTYYY !!!
THANKS for the "" Welcome Back "" : )))) !!!!
GOFINS!!
newengfinfan · 609 weeks ago
newengfinfan · 609 weeks ago
canamdolphin · 609 weeks ago
TXDOLFAN · 609 weeks ago
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13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
We had over 400 yards of offense and kept them under 300, eliminate losing the turnover ( which we lost ) and penalty ( which we won ) battles and we'll win a lot of games with such numbers !!!!! Even your hero Philbin said that with one more 4th down conversion we could have still won the game despite the two turnovers, and ( working on 4th down plays rather than taking FG's which we wouldn't have done if the game's final score had any meaning ) !!
Ya'Can't expect the starters to be in mid-season form in 10 plays, we ran 70 something plays with different personnel on practically every play !!!! Pretty-sure that the starters will be able to get in some sort of groove over an entire game while puttin-up at least as many points as the back-ups scratched out !!!
I KNEW after the very first play that the entire game would suck for you !!
We could be down by 30 to start the 4th quarter and I still have hope, things/games can change in an instance toward our favor just like they did for them with the 14 points that we gave them !!
GOFINS!!!
canamdolphin · 609 weeks ago
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PaulSmythe 93p · 609 weeks ago
sec70 80p · 609 weeks ago
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13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Tuesday camp notes;
'''''' THIS AND THAT
Rookie free agent wide receiver Chad Bumphis had another strong day at practice and also was among the five players who fielded punts. The others were Marcus Thigpen, Brian Hartline, DeAndre Presley and rookie cornerback Will Davis. … Speaking of Davis, he continued his impressive run of interceptions at practice. He came up with two picks on Tuesday, giving him seven in the last five practices. … Brian Tyms and Jeff Fuller both caught long touchdown passes from quarterback Ryan Tannehill. …'''''''
Philbin http://bcove.me/e43elfrf
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
REAL GOOD-STUFF from Sherman !! http://bcove.me/5k7ue4z0
sec70 80p · 609 weeks ago
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TXDOLFAN · 609 weeks ago
Riverdog · 609 weeks ago
Tannehill had a pretty rough day yesterday. He had 3 interceptions and another that was dropped, and he was so inaccurate that all the beat writers mentioned it. Will Davis had 2 pics, but was beat on 2 long TD throws of 40 and 70 yards by Tannehill. Davis was also moved down the depth chart.
Tannehill threw 5 passes Sunday, 5 that was it. 2 of them to McNutt, one of which he didn't adjust his route and the other was thrown behind him because Tannehill saw the safety in the way. No one and I mean NO ONE can learn anything from 5 passes, 3 of which were thrown away on purpose.
Davis was moved down because of lack of tackling on his part and the entire defense, plus he had an interference call in the end zone.
All of this critical looking at the team came about because of a turnover filled lackluster performance on Sunday. For everything the Dolphin did well on Sunday, they had more damaging results because of the mistakes they were making. With a the fan base and the media of Miami, the team needs to be nearly perfect every time they touch the field. No quarters are given to the Miami Dolphins.
BuckeyeFinfan · 609 weeks ago
thorny · 609 weeks ago
The turnovers are unacceptable period and you can not disagree with that meaning I agree with you guys in regards to this issue. but if there is time to have them well it is right now. I hope they can make the necessary adjustments and learn from them. We have all witnessed teams going undefeated through preseason, or close to it, that wind up with a less than 50% season. It happens, I am just not going to hang my hat onto it.
Think of it this way, this game (HOF) had no game plan. There were no schemes other than just suit up and play. Last season I remember this being the issue presented before. Miami went 7 & 9, Tannehill had 3294 passing yards as a rookie with only Hartline and Bess to throw to, Bush was hurt for some games and so was Jake Long for that matter.... With all that said Tannehill still had what many would consider a decent rookie campaign.... You can not compare Tannehill with Luck, RG3 and Wilson, all of those guys had more talent around them, I would have to think that if any of those guys came to Miami they more than likely would have a similar season as Tannehill had, ok maybe Luck might have been different but he is the best QB in last years draft class.
Dog, you are right on about Will Davis. He did choke during the game. This illustrates that no matter how well you practice, things change at game time. Let's just hope this trend doesn't continue or we will be looking at another subpar season.
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Yea, what he said, and the same can be said for all but one (if not all) of the Pre-season games !!
If we're game-planning and or scheming for anybody right now, it's the Cleveland Browns, and the Dolphins aren't gonna show them much of what we'll have for them on week one of the regular season !!!
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
Well then ya'All might as well stop watching cuz NOBODY/No Team is ever gonna be perfect everytime they touch the field!!! There will be ugly win's and there will be games that we play great in and still lose, Ya'All need to find a happy medium and understand that there will be good and bad down every road !!!!!!! I prefer to focus on the good, it's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it in order to neutralize those who's opinions do a 180 with every slight curve of the roller-coaster ride!!!
PS, I don't read the local media anymore and haven't for 2 years because they know that a story about a potential train wreck will sell more than a story about the possibility of the train being on time !!!
I put my emphasis on what Dolphin personnel and my own eye's suggest !!!!
No, I'm not saying, and have yet to say that we are in midseason form, I totally understand that there is still a lot of work to do !!! Every coach in the league will suggest the same about their own teams at this point of the yet to be started actual Pre-season !!!!
GOFINS!!!
TXDOLFAN · 609 weeks ago
canamdolphin · 609 weeks ago
Could the reduced number of practices and limits on contact instituted by the current contract be a factor? I don't know. What I do hope for, more than anything, is that the injury bug stays out of Miami.
TXDOLFAN · 609 weeks ago
thorny · 609 weeks ago
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
''''' But let’s not over-react. The Dolphins have been in camp exactly two weeks. Many of their starting players – including some of their most important starting players — didn’t see the field in Canton. I’m not making excuses. I’m merely stating facts.
What matters these days has more to do with young players searching for attention, with new veterans trying to fit in and with an entire football team gradually getting ready for a long regular season.
It is time to experience, to explore and to emerge.
And right now, what is evident more than anything else, is that this team isn’t close to where it needs to be, which is kind of what you expected for this time of year, isn’t it? ''''' ???????
Entire article and then some.. http://www.thefinsiders.com/blog/2013/andy-cohen-...
13kvfins 105p · 609 weeks ago
The color isn't much different than what we're used to !!
The numbers are different, sharper, framed with orange !!
I think that they look pretty flashy, and the helmet is cool while the logo's eye's is more piercing/menacing than we were led to believe !! http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/photo-gal...
Those colors make'ya feel brave with Inco& Pouncey comin at'ya ?? GIGGITTTY : ))) !! http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/photo-gal...
GOFINS!!
Patrick · 609 weeks ago
Tony Nicoletti · 609 weeks ago
It's way to early to really get a good feel for what we have. There were a lot of first game jitters and mishaps that our young team had to overcome. (Especially all the new faces on the team). Many problems stem from poor, blocking tackling and fundamentals. Most of which we can correct.
We didn't have any semblance of what our real team is going to be on the field for most of the game. We came back strong and started to shut them down when we needed too. Despite the amount of yardage we gave up on the ground (with our second and third string defensive players in the game) we still held them to well under 300 yards total offense.
We fumbled and batted a pass which lead to an interception and two touch downs, but settled down after those two mistakes and almost pulled the game out. (Not that it was important to do so in this meaningless exhibition).
We also got more than 400 yards of offense on the day, yet some would say we were manhandled by Dallas? We had 3 sacks. They had 3 sacks. Both teams gave away some big plays. Should have gotten that fumble we forced. It bounced around like a pinball before Dallas got it back. (Luck of the bounce).
I liked what I saw in some of the rookie players, and thought Delvin played well until he got hurt in the second half. I think we have a lot of room for improvement and think we do show some promise, so far. Lets give this team a couple of games before we start screaming for heads. I'm looking forward to seeing some steady improvement against Jacksonville and the remainder of the preseason schedule.
If we are still as sloppy and showing the same vulnerabilities by the time we hit the third preseason game, then I think it is time to be concerned and I would hope that our coaching staff is looking for solutions and players to rectify the situation.
allen elmore · 607 weeks ago