Game Thread: Dolphins vs. Cheatriots Wk 1

[Southieinnc]

Fins already picked up the fastest CB in the draft but for the practice squad. A few other rookies impressed in camp so we'll see.

Byron Jones’ absence could be distressing in Dolphins’ first four weeks

A lower leg injury has cost him more time than expected.

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[FlyerFinFan]

Byron Jones’ absence could be distressing in Dolphins’ first four weeks

A lower leg injury has cost him more time than expected.

sports.yahoo.com

Rowe is out not sure how long that would hurt as he's still capable of holding the fort. I would assume if they weren't confident they'd bring in a vet still a few out there.

 

[FanofPelicans]

B. Jones missing the game isn't ideal. However, it gives valuable experience to a depth player. The Fins can use safety help for the backup CB. Howard can usually shut down whoever he covers.

It will probably mean less zero blitzes.

The Fins have some ball hawks in the secondary. They should be fine.

The Fins pass rushers are healthy and ready to make an impact. That will help the secondary also.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

B. Jones missing the game isn't ideal. However, it gives valuable experience to a depth player. The Fins can use safety help for the backup CB. Howard can usually shut down whoever he covers.

It will probably mean less zero blitzes.

The Fins have some ball hawks in the secondary. They should be fine.

The Fins pass rushers are healthy and ready to make an impact. That will help the secondary also.

Pass rush may be the key to the game especially if Miami rips patsies oline.

 

[FanofPelicans]

The Pats came to S. FL a few days early. It could have been a month early. It won't matter. There is too much talent and speed on the Fins roster on offense. On defense the Fins will do their thing.

 

[Southieinnc]

Pass rush may be the key to the game especially if Miami rips patsies oline.

Speaking of O-lines, Dolphins still looking for help and improvement.
The optimists reporters are saying middle of the pack.
Pessimists are saying.....
Never mind, you don't want to hear it!

 

[FanofPelicans]

Speaking of O-lines, Dolphins still looking for help and improvement.
The optimists reporters are saying middle of the pack.
Pessimists are saying.....
Never mind, you don't want to hear it!

It would be impossible to add Armstead and Williams to the Fins Oline and not improve. Plus the Fins emphasized the Oline with the background of the coaches that were added.

 

[Southieinnc]

It would be impossible to add Armstead and Williams to the Fins Oline and not improve. Plus the Fins emphasized the Oline with the background of the coaches that were added.

Impossible?
Armstead has been limited in practice. Taking veterans days off for rest. Has never played a full season.
Williams has still never played in an NFL regular game.

 

[FanofPelicans]

Impossible?
Armstead has been limited in practice. Taking veterans days off for rest. Has never played a full season.
Williams has still never played in an NFL regular game.

One day and one week at a time. Armstead will be ready to play week 1. That is the week that matters right now.

Williams has played in plenty of games. He has been in the league since 2019.

 

[Southieinnc]

One day and one week at a time. Armstead will be ready to play week 1. That is the week that matters right now.

Williams has played in plenty of games. He has been in the league since 2019.

He has never played center.....

 

[Southieinnc]

"Combined, they have 321 wins as NFL head coaches — Belichick 321, McDaniel zero. McDaniel will look to change that on Sunday in his official debut, coming when the Patriots visit the Miami Dolphins in the season opener for the AFC East rivals."

 

[FanofPelicans]

It's a great way for McDaniel to start his career. I predict he gets the W and makes the Fins and Shanahan proud.

It's been amazing to see how quickly he built a good coaching staff, added quality veterans, and gained the respect of the players.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

It's a great way for McDaniel to start his career. I predict he gets the W and makes the Fins and Shanahan proud.

It's been amazing to see how quickly he built a good coaching staff, added quality veterans, and gained the respect of the players.

I think McDaniel has potential to be a really good coach. Lot's of experience with good teams led by good coaches in big games.

0 and 2 in the Super Bowl, though. Ouch!

Belichick hands him his first NFL lesson on Sunday which is don't underestimate the hoodie.

 

[FanofPelicans]

On Sunday McDaniel and the Fins will start a new era. I predict the Pats will be third best team in the AFC East this year. We will see.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Impossible?
Armstead has been limited in practice. Taking veterans days off for rest. Has never played a full season.
Williams has still never played in an NFL regular game.

Why on earth play them in the preseason would you? If so you are an idiot....

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I think McDaniel has potential to be a really good coach. Lot's of experience with good teams led by good coaches in big games.

0 and 2 in the Super Bowl, though. Ouch!

Belichick hands him his first NFL lesson on Sunday which is don't underestimate the hoodie.

Still need some HP under the hood patsies have a pop gun offence. Lost a key piece in the secondary too as well as Butler who could have held the fort. If Miami clicks off the line watch out.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Still need some HP under the hood patsies have a pop gun offence. Lost a key piece in the secondary too as well as Butler who could have held the fort. If Miami clicks off the line watch out.

Pats offense is going to be incredibly efficient with the run, screen, and long bombs all working together in synchronicity.

Butler likely wasn't even going to make the team. The new young guns are going to prove themselves as formidable.

I hope.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Pats offense is going to be incredibly efficient with the run, screen, and long bombs all working together in synchronicity.

Butler likely wasn't even going to make the team. The new young guns are going to prove themselves as formidable.

I hope.

You better hope one of our own says it all..doesn't sound too promising unless the Fins completely stumble out of the gate. I hope I mean I pray that Jonathan Jones is on Hill all game please....

Five Patriots questions with Pats Pulpit

We chat with SB Nation’s New England community before the Patriots’ visit to Miami.

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[psaboy]

The Pats came to S. FL a few days early. It could have been a month early. It won't matter. There is too much talent and speed on the Fins roster on offense. On defense the Fins will do their thing.

I wouldn't be too confident in this, first game of season and anything can happen.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I wouldn't be too confident in this, first game of season and anything can happen.

Any given Sunday anything can happen so you just never know 100% but hopefully Rowe and DT Davis can play as that will help the D tremendously since both are important to stopping the run and TE's. That's all the patsies have...