2015 Negative Tendencies Doom Miami Dolphins Game, Season.

Other than in a few of what have now become glorious victories. From the seasons opening kickoff the Miami Dolphins have been schooled in shallow waters with an expected tide to return. Slow starts, play calling, penalties, injuries, bad snaps, offensive line play, no running game conviction, receiver drops, quarterback indecisiveness, defensive line play, tackling, coverage skills, and special teams blunders have coagulated into a mammal consuming blob.

The BLOB became even larger and more unidentifiable today as all the above combined took place again when the Dolphins made an appearance in New York to face Ryan (Joe Willie) FITZPATRICK and the inner-division rival Jets. A single target of fault cannot be painted on any one Dolphin individual for this particular games disgraceful display. Unless the artist had already named the rendering before kickoff, as only an ill Jarvis Landry executed efficiently exciting Miami Dolphin football.

All-Pro Center Mike Pouncey left the game early due to a foot injury while being replaced by rookie guard Jamil Douglas who has never played a game at center and proved as much in forcing Ryan Tannehill to pick the ball off his shoelaces in at least 15 instances. The timing of the quarterbacks first read often came with his eyes, from hip level, looking at his feet in trying to secure the snap off of his toes.

However, even before Pouncey went down. The Dolphins and their quarterback were off to their usual slow start as their first two series (of which both started in enemy territory) ended in three & out, and a Tannehill interception at the goal line. Miami ran the ball for a grand total of eight yards over the entirety of the first half with only four more second half rushing yards. The absence of Pouncey while (for a fourth straight game) the injured Ju'Waun James was replaced (cough, cough) at right tackle, and a lack of cohesion as well as untimely penalties have minimized offensive line efficiency in both the run & pass game of Miami.

On defense the Dolphins accrued one measly sack of the Jets quarterback with zero turnovers while Brent Grimes' stride and jumping ability resembled that of a waddling little person versus the Jets unworthy to be named big receiver. Fitzpatrick threw four touchdowns as two of them (along with a multitude of the plays along the way) made Grimes look oddly silly while the Dolphins defensive line and linebackers allowed 137 yards rushing on 34 attempts, and 411 total yards.

Needless to say as it has become the norm. Miami was down 14 - 0 at halftime, and 21 - Zipp twelve-plus minutes into the third quarter before a light finally flickered on their side of the scoreboard. Upon the previously mentioned lone interception of Tannehill's day, the Jets drove 72 yards on 12 plays to score their first quarter touchdown toss, and another 11 play 92 yard possession for their second touchdown toss that ended the half.

Miami's backup return man opened the third quarter with an ill-advised 19 yard return to the Dolphins 12. The Dolphins punted 16 yards and five plays later while the special teams again blundered in allowing a 58 yard return to the Miami 25. Seven plays later (Joe Willie) threw his third touchdown of the day and the score was 21 - Zilch.

Two Dolphin possessions later Miami in six plays drove 69 yards (49 of which belonged to Jarvis Landry), and scored their first "flickering of lights" seven on the day via Tannehill to that same Landry. The Jets final 3rd quarter series rolled over into the 4th quarter and ended with another scorching of number 21 to put the home team up 28 - 7. New York drove another 55 yards in 3 plays and scored a 35th point on a 31 yard run up the Miami gut. To end an 80 yard drive in 14 plays Tannehill threw a five yard touchdown to Greg Jennings (his first of the year), and the quarterbacks second touchdown pass of the day. A Jets field goal for a score of 38 - 14 preceded Tannehills third touchdown of the day, and a career first (with some nice moves) for rookie receiver Devante Parker.

Parker was second in receiving with 4 catches, 80 yards and a touchdown to Landry's 13 receptions for 165 with a touchdown while another rookie in running back Jay Ajayi was third with an impressive 4 receptions for 52 yards. The Dolphins season receiving leader Rishard Matthews was eliminated from the game (due to injury) on the opening series, and AGAIN, Miami ran for 12 yards over the games entirety! Tannehill was sacked three times, and (for the most part) scanned the field from within a gopher hole (due to bad snaps and pressure) while completing 33 of FIFTY-EIGHT attempts for three touchdowns and an interception. He also threw (from his own 40) an absolutely beautiful, perfectly placed 60 yard pass into the end zone to Kenny Stills who tried to fancy pants it with one hand for a blatant drop rather than ceasing the continued perception that number 17 can't hit the deep ball touchdown.

One would guess that come February? Someone new will inform offensive coordinator Bill Lazor that this is the NFL where everyone was a college star, and that he nor any other NFL team has a player so superior to all others on the field who can catch a two or fewer yard pass and consistently be expected to run circles around the opposition to gain another 8-plus yards for a first down! And his play calling (for the most part) expects as much from whomever the ball may be thrown to! It's beyond understanding! Why in long yardage situations do he and/or the quarterback rarely call for routes beyond the yard markers?

The Dolphins have now been beached, and once again have suffocated themselves with their last gasp for a turn of the tide!

Ohhhh-Well, guess there's always next year, like every other year to blow the entire world up, and start all over again? Just hope to survive it!

The 2016 search for and/or evaluations of administrative staffs, coordinators, coaches, players, free agents, and draft prospects has officially begun!

Thanks for reading, and we can't wait for your reasonably viable 2016 suggestions!

BRING-ON February, GOFINS!!!


Over the last couple of weeks the Patriots have lost three of their top four offensive weapons, and today a first time starter in Denver upended the mighty Tom Brady to knock them out of the undefeated conversation! Only offensive coordinator (hint, hint) Mike Shula's Panthers remain an undefeated threat! HAIL TO THE 72 MIAMI DOLPHINS!!

Miami Dolphins 2015 Prognosticated Offensive Roster

The Miami Dolphins are 24 days shy of Training Camp 2015's July 30th start which is two weeks previous to Pre-Season Game One at Chicago's Bears on August 13th.

Each NFL team has a 53 man roster while just 46 can dress on game-day.
Here's an Early Bird look at the Miami Dolphins Offensive Nest.


Special Teams (3)
Long Snapper John Denney
Punter Brandon Fields
Kicker Caleb Sturgis


Offensive Lineman (9)

Starting Center
Mike Pouncey, 6-5, 305, Age 25, 5 years experience (2014 Pro-Bowl Guard)

Left & Right Tackle
Branden Albert, 6-5, 310, 30, 8
Ja'Wuan James, 6-6, 318, 23, 1

Left & Right Guard
Dallas Thomas,6-5, 315, 25, 3
Billy Turner, 6-5, 315, 23, 1

Second String & Backups
Center
J.D Walton, 6-3, 305, 28, 6 (Sixteen 2014 starts as NY Giants Center).

Tackle
Jason Fox, 6-6, 310, 27, 6

Guard
Jamil Douglas, 6-4, 304, 23, Rookie
Jeff Linkenbach, 6-6, 325, 28, 6
(Both are possibilities to supplant Thomas and/or Turner),
as is Pouncey if all else fails.


Offensive Lineman Outside of the 46, Looking in at a 53 Man Roster Spot
C/G Sam Brenner, 6-2, 310, 25, 2
OT Mickey Baucus, 6-8, 293, 23, Rookie
G Jacques McClendon, 6-3, 324, 27, 4
G Donald Hawkins, 6-4, 310, 23, 2
G Michael Liedtke, 6-3, 305, 23, Rookie
G Aundrey Walker, 6-6, 315, 22, Rookie
G Dionte Savage, 6-4, 343, 23, Rookie
Watch the waiver-wire for released veteran tackles.
(Dolphins are extremely thin at Tackle, fingers crossed for Brandon Albert's health)!


Tight-End (3)
Jordan Cameron, 6-5, 249, 26, 5
Dion Sims, 6-4, 265, 24, 3

On The Bubble
Arthur Lynch, 6-5, 255, 25, 1

Potential Bubble Busters and/or 47th thru 53rd thru Developmental Squad Participants.
Tim Semisch, 6-8, 267, 23, Rookie
Jake Stoneburner, 6-3, 249, 25, 2
Gerell Robinson, 6-4, 220, 25, 2



Running-Back (3)
Lamar Miller, 5-10, 224, 24, 3
Jay Ajayi, 6-0, 221, 22, Rookie
Damien Williams, 5-11, 221, 23, 1

Outside Of The Perennial 46 Man Game-Day Roster
LaMichael James, 5-9, 195, 22, 3
Mike Gillislee, 5-11, 216, 25, 2



Wide-Receiver (4)
DeVante Parker, 6-3, 209, 22, Rookie
Kenny Stills, 6-0, 194, 23, 2
Jarvis Landry, 5-11, 202, 22, 1
Greg Jennings, 6-0, 195, 31, 9

Hoping To Catch Potential Fifth Receiver Game-Day Position. (1)?
Rishard Matthews, 6-0, 215, 25, 3
Matt Hazel, 6-1, 202, 23, 1
LaRon Byrd, 6-4, 225, 25, 2
Tommy Streeter, 6-5, 215, 25, 2
Michael Preston, 6-5, 213, 26, 2
Tyler McDonald, 6-3, 190, 24, 1
Nigel King, 6-3, 210, 22, Rookie
Christion Jones, 5-11, 187, 22, Rookie
Damarr Aultman, 5-11, 198, 23, Rookie



Quarterback (2)
Ryan Tannehill
Matt Moore

Outside, Lookin-in at the 53 man roster.
Josh Freeman
McLeod Bethel-Thompson

Game-Day (46)
3 Special Teams
9 Offensive Linemen
3 Tight Ends
3 Running Backs
5 Receivers
2 Quarterbacks
25 Total


With Four Wide-Outs, and Three Tight-Ends totaling Seven true receiver options.
Does Miami need a fifth game-day Wide-Out?
If so? Only 21 Defensive Roster Spots would remain!
How-Bout a fourth running-back, OR another tackle?
At which point only 20 roster spots would remain for the DEFENSE!


Stay-Tuned for 21 Defensive Game-Day Roster Spot suggestions.

Thank You for an Open-Minded Read, and we look forward to your angle of view : )) !!

GOFINS!!!

Miami Dolphins Have Perfect Vision.

Twenty-Twenty.

On Monday May 18th the Miami Dolphins and their 2012 first round draft pick came to terms on the Franchise Quarterbacks second contract.

The 26 years young Ryan Tannehill is now scheduled to be the face of the franchise, and quarterback of the Miami Dolphins through the 2020 NFL season.

"We are committed and believe in Ryan as our quarterback for the long-term," GM Dennis Hickey said.

""We are thrilled that we were able to sign Ryan to an extension," Dolphins vice president Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "He is an ascending talent, a team leader and checks all of the boxes you are looking for at the position."

Since being selected with the 8th overall pick of the 2012 draft Tannehill has started all 48 Miami Dolphin games while defenses have batted him around like a Pinata. He has improved with each year despite having to adjust to two different General Managers, two different offensive coordinators schemes while working behind an injury prone, revolving door of an offensive line, and a void of skill players to threaten the opposition.

In 2014 (his first year under coordinator Bill Lazor) he completed the most passes for a single season in Dolphin history (surpassing Danny Marino) while connecting on 66.4 percent of his attempts for 4045 yards with 27 Touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. The first time that Miami has had a quarterback with a two to one touchdown to interception ratio since 2008 and Chad Pennington's (19 & 7).

The Dolphins started five offensive lineman in 2014 that weren't starters for them in 2013 (a first in NFL history), and they were a top ten offense before an injury epidemic infected the entire team over the final six weeks of the season. For 2015 Miami has three returning starters on the offensive line with All-Pro's Brandon Albert at Left Tackle, Center Mike Pouncey, with the highly productive 2014 rookie Ju'Waun James at Right Tackle while numerous other highly qualified returnees as well as rookie Jamil Douglas will vie for the two guard, and depth positions.

Miami has also upgraded the total package of skill players with Charles Clay being replaced by Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Cameron (who at 6-5 had four touchdowns of forty or more yards in 2014 which is a first from the NFL tight end position in some 13 years). The Dolphins also severely upgraded the one two punch at running back with the draft acquisition of Jay Ajayi who's a second round talent that Miami stole in the fifth round.

Along with the signing of veteran free agent/wide receiver contributor/mentor Greg Jennings. A far more technically sound, youthful and hungry Kenny Stills is replacing the similar skill sets of the hard headed quitter, and now departed Mike Wallace. Stills is a true number two Wide Out as is Wallace who (due to an absentee necessity) had been played out of position as the Dolphins number one Wide Out. The Dolphins and their quarterback have played without a true number one Wide Out option since Brandon Marshall was told to take his ball and go home which took place in cohesion with the Miami selection of Ryan Tannehill.

In May of the year 2015, The Miami Dolphins drafted at pick fourteen of the first round their Big, Tall, Do'It'All, True Number One Wide Out in DeVante Parker while signing to long term deals both he, and their three year veteran Franchise Quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

CONGRATULATIONS to The Miami Dolphins, and Ryan Tannehill !!

And that's just the summarized jest of the offense!
The Defense has also been substantially upgraded!

THANK YOU for an Open Minded Read, and we look forward to your angle of view : )) !!


GOFINS!!!