Game Thread: Miami Dolphins Week 7 Game 6 Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Rematch with the Jets after an improbable comeback vs the Falcons.

As I say weekly, many things to correct before this game - if the Fins can fix some things before this game, they can carry the momentum.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Rematch with the Jets after an improbable comeback vs the Falcons.

As I say weekly, many things to correct before this game - if the Fins can fix some things before this game, they can carry the momentum.

No excuse not to win this one at home. Offence just needs to show up at 1pm ET...

 

[Paolo305613]

No excuse not to win this one at home. Offence just needs to show up at 1pm ET...

I said something similar before our first matchup....

 

[FanofPelicans]

I think that the key to this game is improved play at the line of scrimmage for the Fins. In the Atlanta game the Fins Oline created running lanes. If that happens the Fins will likely get the W. Also, the Fins started to get the passing game going in the second half against the Falcons. Cutler & the receivers are developing better timing as the season progresses.

The Fins are a much better team now then when these teams played in week 3.

 

[Patrick Porter]

Hey everyone.... new member, been a Dolphins fan my whole life. Got a question for you guys, a little bit off the subject. Does anyone else here think Kap would have been a better choice for a QB? I get the fact that, Gase has a history w/Cutler.... I also can appreciate the fact that Gase 'knows' what he's getting w/Cutler. That being said, Kap had a pretty impressive season last year w/very little talent. Not much of an O-line, no running game, no idea who he was even throwing to. You give Kap the offensive talent in Miami.... YIKES!! I can't say for sure, but its perhaps a bit mind boggling that Kap wasn't even considered. Any thoughts /opinions?

 

[FanofPelicans]

Hey everyone.... new member, been a Dolphins fan my whole life. Got a question for you guys, a little bit off the subject. Does anyone else here think Kap would have been a better choice for a QB? I get the fact that, Gase has a history w/Cutler.... I also can appreciate the fact that Gase 'knows' what he's getting w/Cutler. That being said, Kap had a pretty impressive season last year w/very little talent. Not much of an O-line, no running game, no idea who he was even throwing to. You give Kap the offensive talent in Miami.... YIKES!! I can't say for sure, but its perhaps a bit mind boggling that Kap wasn't even considered. Any thoughts /opinions?

Coaches like to choose QB's that they are familiar with. Gase was very familiar with Cutler. Cutler had the best year of his career under Gase's leadership. It was probably an easy decision. Also the Fins needed to make a decision quickly after THill got injured. I agree with Gase's decision to choose Cutler.

On a different note: I am not a fan of Kap. a QB needs to represent the organization publicly. There are a lot of fans that don't agree with disrespecting the flag for the sake of a single cause. The flag doesn't represent only police officers. (Although as a group they need to be appreciated more not less. They have a dangerous but very important job and most of them are good cops). The flag represents veterans, firemen, and countless other groups that serve and have served our country. There are other forums that Kap and other athletes can use to raise awareness for their cause other than during our national anthem.

 

[Paolo305613]

I am all for ALL of us exercising our 1st amendment rights as we so choose - But it has become clear to me that Kaep was just being an attention seek whore.

Part of the reason he isn't in the NFL might be this but another part is he is just a scrub suffering from identity crisis. Its time to move on from this bum

 

[Paolo305613]

DOLPHINS INACTIVES: OT Sam Young, LB Stephone Anthony, G Isaac Asiata, CB Byron Maxwell, S Maurice Smith, DT Vincent Taylor, WR DeVante Parker.

 

[Paolo305613]

One simple key to the game in all 3 phases of the game for the Fins today. Whatever the game plan is, stick to it from beginning to end. Don't scrap it just because one drive was a bust. Thats not to say they shouldn't make adjustments when something is not working - they should absolutely adjust. But abandoning the plan all together will not be a good idea.

The Fins MUST find a way to get through this game without shouldn't themselves on the foot too much

 

[Paolo305613]

Fins still can't tackle so far

 

[Paolo305613]

And the old washed up QB throws a bomb for the first TD for the Wets thanks to that soft Fins coverage.

Lets see what the offense has in store for us

 

[Paolo305613]

Oh, look, the Fins found the TE and did so on the first play this time

 

[Paolo305613]

Good quick answer by the Fins offense. Now D must settle in

 

[Paolo305613]

3 and out. Fins adjusted as needed. Jets attacked with bombs the first drive - Fins took that away by bringing some pressure. Lets see the Fins mix in a running game this next drive

 

[Paolo305613]

Drive killing penalties and ineffective running

 

[Paolo305613]

Cam Wake doing what he do

 

[Paolo305613]

And then the Dolphins D doing what they do collectively give up a 3rd and long. typical

 

[Paolo305613]

Another big pass play that goes for TD - after a unnecessary penalty from Jordan Phillips

Tankersley is not the problem - the play calling is the problem. The Fins had adjust well last drive and on this drive they went back and did every thing they did wrong on the first drive. Its unfortunate the heat Tank will take because of terrible play calling and execution from the Fins defensive front

 

[Paolo305613]

Fins D needs to hope for a Jets mistake on this drive to keep them in the game

 

[Paolo305613]

Good stop by the defense. A better job at defending the down and distance and not trying to do too much