Game Thread: Miami Dolphins Pre-Season Thread

[Paolo305613]

Week 2 of the pre-season is here. Lets see what tonight brings.


As far as the Cheatriots, they don't "block" they hold on EVERY play -- they just don't get called for it because its the cheatriots and broadcasters drool over it by calling it " great coaching" by belicheat

 

[Paolo305613]

Scoreless first drive by the Fins thanks to penalties. They are in mid-season form in this regard.

Really need to work on this issue this pre-season and season overall - can't continue to have scoreless first drives

 

[Paolo305613]

And just like that, Fins D gives up yet another easy TD on a long run.

Defense, bringing the pressure and executing on it when its brought continues to be a problem for this team

 

[Paolo305613]

A better second drive but ruined by some missed assignments. Settle for 3

 

[Paolo305613]

Nice takeaway by Fins D -- they will need those to make consistent stops this season it seems

 

[Paolo305613]

Penalties and fins gotta settle for 3 again

 

[Paolo305613]

Missed tackles continue to be a problem for the Fins D -- gone on for too long over the years

 

[Paolo305613]

Yet another penalty ruins a big play

 

[Paolo305613]

Another much needed takeaway by Fins D to set up offense back in red zone

 

[Paolo305613]

More penalties... more settling for FGs

 

[FanofPelicans]

More penalties... more settling for FGs

Penalties were the story of the game. That said, the defense played well in the first half and kept the team in the game. That was a big improvement.

The Fins offense showed glimpses of production. I like the tempo and THill's improving ability to call plays to keep the defense off balance. The offense will need more TD's. FG's are OK once in a awhile but if the team is settling for lots of FG's those games will be losses when the games start to count.

Preseason is practice and I see some improvement. The next game is the most important preseason game because the starters usually play more.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Penalties were the story of the game. That said, the defense played well in the first half and kept the team in the game. That was a big improvement.

The Fins offense showed glimpses of production. I like the tempo and THill's improving ability to call plays to keep the defense off balance. The offense will need more TD's. FG's are OK once in a awhile but if the team is settling for lots of FG's those games will be losses when the games start to count.

Preseason is practice and I see some improvement. The next game is the most important preseason game because the starters usually play more.

Too many penalties and they need to go down the field a little more. Dinking and dunking only gets you so far. Petty again looked good.

 

[FanofPelicans]

The Ravens are a good test for the Fins. They are a physical team. The Fins will need to play well on both lines of scrimmage to have a chance. I watched their previous preseason game. The Ravens defense is playing well. It will be interesting to see if the Fins can protect THill against their pass rush.

I am looking forward to watching Gore's debut.

The Fins have a much better passing attack then what they have shown so far. This could be the game that we start to see more of it.

 

[Paolo305613]

Pre-season week 3= dress rehearsal for regular season - lets see how Fins do tonight

 

[Paolo305613]

penalties, missed tackles and not being able to defend the screen and delay plays again a problem for the Fins. just have to face the unfortunate fact that this will be another season long problem for the Fins D for like the 100th season in a row(some sarcasm)

 

[Paolo305613]

Not a good opening drive on offense - not the best of play calls either

 

[Paolo305613]

Big stop on D with the FG block on an attempt from the endlessly accurate, Justin Tucker

 

[Paolo305613]

Kenny Stills is just one of those finds the Fins front office just doesn't get enough credit for because some people are focusing on ways to continue to be critical of them. I am really glad the Fins never lost sight of what he could become while trying to appease Diva Jarvis Landry.

 

[Paolo305613]

At some point Dolphins/Tannehill haters and doubters have to stop with these BS that this team doesn't have play-makers/big-play potential. We have seen a fair share in pre-season. I have said it time and again - just because this team isn't filled with big-name/known names at some key positions, doesn't mean there isn't potential.

Its a matter of staying healthy -- the coaching staff putting them in position to make those plays - and the players ultimately executing.

Cleaning up the countless will help as well

 

[Paolo305613]

Fins RBs and WRs - young and veterans, are going to give Fins coaches something to think about when deciding on final 53-man roster and P-Squad.

Fins need to start entertaining some pre-season trades so they don't just lose so many guys for nothing once cuts are made.

They have some trade bait to work with.