Game Thread: Miami Dolphins Week 13 Game 12 Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Hopefully Jay will be back by now or we find a QB that gives us a chance from the start after another Matt Moore empty start vs NE

 

[Paolo305613]

Jay Cutler to return as starting qb vs one of his former teams .

Time to bury the constantly failed Matt Moore experiment . This is a winnable game for the fins , and Gase knows Jay is the best option

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Jay Cutler to return as starting qb vs one of his former teams .

Time to bury the constantly failed Matt Moore experiment . This is a winnable game for the fins , and Gase knows Jay is the best option

Good news but I don't think that Moore was ever an experiment he was simply the only qb left! And no Daughty is not better that's just silly or he'd already be on the roster. I just hope Tanny is better next year.

 

[FanofPelicans]

Good news but I don't think that Moore was ever an experiment he was simply the only qb left! And no Daughty is not better that's just silly or he'd already be on the roster. I just hope Tanny is better next year.

I have seen drops hurt the offense & drops hurt Cutler's production this year. I have also seen times when Cutler could have ran for first downs but decided to throw the ball away. Whether it was because of sore ribs or indifference the bottom line is the Fins were a lot more productive when THill was playing. THill also kept getting better every year with his deep passes.

The Fins will have some big decisions to make in the offseason. Do they draft a QB high? Is there a Carson Wentz in this upcoming draft? One thing is for sure. The Fins need to add a quality Oline coach because they have been getting out coached. They also need to add more talent on the Oline. If the team can't protect the QB or open up running lanes it doesn't matter who the QB is.

 

[Paolo305613]

Good news but I don't think that Moore was ever an experiment he was simply the only qb left! And no Daughty is not better that's just silly or he'd already be on the roster. I just hope Tanny is better next year.

Doughty is a project the Dolphins really need to invest more effort into

 

[FanofPelicans]

Doughty is a project the Dolphins really need to invest more effort into

Doughty was very productive in college but got outplayed in preseason by Fales. I think Doughty has potential but he has yet to prove himself.

 

[Paolo305613]

Doughty was very productive in college but got outplayed in preseason by Fales. I think Doughty has potential but he has yet to prove himself.

Extremly raw when it comes to running an NFL offense. A lot of his success was because he had the arm strength to the bombs he was asked to throw - this is why I said we need to invest more in him as far as time and effort to develop.

 

[FanofPelicans]

Extremly raw when it comes to running an NFL offense. A lot of his success was because he had the arm strength to the bombs he was asked to throw - this is why I said we need to invest more in him as far as time and effort to develop.

Doughty has potential but his pocket presence is a work in progress. He plays his best ball in a quick release style offense. In the right system it could work with developmental time.

David Fales will be the backup this week for Cutler with Moore out. Fales made some nice throws in the preseason. I think he deserves the backup spot over Doughty from what I have seen.

 

[FanofPelicans]

I actually thought that Fales not only outplayed Doughty in Preseason but also outplayed Moore. Next preseason Fales should get a real chance in training camp and preseason to win the spot. Fales has been a journeyman in his career but so was Case Keenum and look how that is working out. Doughty also should get a good look in camp. I think we know what we will get from Moore and it's clear that he is not a potential starter.

The Fins should work towards having the most talented and best coached Oline in the NFL. That is how the offense can start to turn things around. The Fins have other positional needs on offense but if the Oline improves the other positional groups will improve. I think I would add a big nasty, tough, smart OG from this draft. The Fins also need depth at OT and Center. That said, coaching will be the key. I have seen for example, RBs not picking up blitzers and Olinemen missing assignments. That comes back to coaching. Foerster was a disaster and had to go. Him leaving could be the best thing for the team in the long run. The Fins need to find a coach like Dante Scarnecchia. A guy like him could bring great coaching and stability for years to the Oline group. That is what the team needs as much as anything.

 

[Paolo305613]

Godchaux, McTyer, Bushrod, Asiata, Williams, Derby -- and most importantly, Matt Moore is inactive today for the Fins - thats a win in itself

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I actually thought that Fales not only outplayed Doughty in Preseason but also outplayed Moore. Next preseason Fales should get a real chance in training camp and preseason to win the spot. Fales has been a journeyman in his career but so was Case Keenum and look how that is working out. Doughty also should get a good look in camp. I think we know what we will get from Moore and it's clear that he is not a potential starter.

The Fins should work towards having the most talented and best coached Oline in the NFL. That is how the offense can start to turn things around. The Fins have other positional needs on offense but if the Oline improves the other positional groups will improve. I think I would add a big nasty, tough, smart OG from this draft. The Fins also need depth at OT and Center. That said, coaching will be the key. I have seen for example, RBs not picking up blitzers and Olinemen missing assignments. That comes back to coaching. Foerster was a disaster and had to go. Him leaving could be the best thing for the team in the long run. The Fins need to find a coach like Dante Scarnecchia. A guy like him could bring great coaching and stability for years to the Oline group. That is what the team needs as much as anything.

Yes agreed not going anywhere until the oline is improved.

 

[Paolo305613]

Broncos win toss and thankfully differ so the fins can start on offense

 

[Paolo305613]

Pouncy penalty kills what looked like a promising drive

 

[Paolo305613]

Much needed take away from Fins D after more penalties extended the drive

 

[Paolo305613]

Typical Gase on this drive, gets away from run and gets pass happy - that terrible Fins pass blocking in full effect kills another promising drive after a take away

 

[Paolo305613]

Fins D forces a safety

 

[Paolo305613]

Great drive by Jay and the Fins D. A little more balanced and good things happen

 

[Paolo305613]

Xavien Howard with a massive pick 6 to shift momentum solely in the Fins favor... for now

 

[Paolo305613]

16-3 Fins actually have momentum into the second half

 

[Paolo305613]

Too many picks thrown by Fins where the WR didnt do much to help QB

Fins got this one in bag anyway