Typical. The first play that I witness via NFL.com's play-by-play is a John Beck interception. Hysterical. I'll post some thoughts on the game tomorrow evening.
Hey, Jason Allen's got two tackles. Nice.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Battle?
I had no idea the running back "battle" was this close. Whether Brown or Chatman wins the job is beside the point. We got ourselves a tandem, and that's a good thing.
Chambers On the Block...Kidding...No Seriously, He is...Or Is He?
Interesting day for Chris Chambers and reporters alike. First, Chambers is on the block. Now he's not. Still the same, the cat is out of the bag, and Chambers is likely finished with the Phins next year. I figured he had only one more year left in Miami to prove his worth at the No. 1, and thankfully that seems like the case. I say "thankfully" because, as much as I've tried to be a Chambers fans, he just isn't that good. Period. Sure, the rent-a-QBs the Dolphins have employed since Marino haven't helped his production, but Chambers gets his share of balls. We can reference TO's success working with different QBs, coaches and playbooks, but comparing the two isn't apples to apples. TO exceeds Chambers in every category, most importantly in talent.
With that said, Chambers has remained healthy each year and I'll give him credit in that regard. He HAS been our guy for seven seasons and that has to mean something. Scanning our roster, he is one of a few draft picks who have worked out in terms or reliability (What's up, Yatil Green?). Sadly, his numbers just aren't there.
There was still a part of me that immediately thought trading Chambers would be a bad idea. Not because of trade value, but because I'm still holding out hope that he dominates this year. Even if he does pull a rabbit out of the hat, the wise choice would be to trade him while his value is high. There are those words again. How many times have you heard fans say "hope" or "if" in the same sentence with Chambers? Plenty of times.
The fact of the matter still remains -- this is Cam Cameron's team, and seeing as though he's an offensive-minded coach, I'll trust his judgement into who he feels to be the right fit in his offense. If Chambers isn't the guy he wants as the No. 1 target, which I'm assuming he doesn't, by all means cut him loose.
Perhaps, Chambers is the recipient of criticism for the same reason Jay Fiedler was: He will never be capable of playing at or above expectations. The fact he's a skill-position player doesn't help his cause either. For every season of ho-hum numbers, we're left to think of what we could have, what we're supposed to have at the No. 1 -- a playmaker. It's about time management recognizes that need.
With that said, Chambers has remained healthy each year and I'll give him credit in that regard. He HAS been our guy for seven seasons and that has to mean something. Scanning our roster, he is one of a few draft picks who have worked out in terms or reliability (What's up, Yatil Green?). Sadly, his numbers just aren't there.
There was still a part of me that immediately thought trading Chambers would be a bad idea. Not because of trade value, but because I'm still holding out hope that he dominates this year. Even if he does pull a rabbit out of the hat, the wise choice would be to trade him while his value is high. There are those words again. How many times have you heard fans say "hope" or "if" in the same sentence with Chambers? Plenty of times.
The fact of the matter still remains -- this is Cam Cameron's team, and seeing as though he's an offensive-minded coach, I'll trust his judgement into who he feels to be the right fit in his offense. If Chambers isn't the guy he wants as the No. 1 target, which I'm assuming he doesn't, by all means cut him loose.
Perhaps, Chambers is the recipient of criticism for the same reason Jay Fiedler was: He will never be capable of playing at or above expectations. The fact he's a skill-position player doesn't help his cause either. For every season of ho-hum numbers, we're left to think of what we could have, what we're supposed to have at the No. 1 -- a playmaker. It's about time management recognizes that need.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Things
Ya think Tim Dwight's still got some gas in the tank? If so, sign HIM for his veteran leadership. What makes him better than Hakim: Dwight can actually run.
Roster analysis from Omar Kelly. Dig this guy's writing.
Huh?
Roster analysis from Omar Kelly. Dig this guy's writing.
Huh?
Game 3: TB 31 Miami 28
One of the things that is cool about a blog is I can be a few days late with my thoughts on a game from Saturday. I'll keep this short.
1) Offensive Line -- gave up three sacks and allowed our backs to average 3.3 yards per. Our line sucks. Let's not sugar-coat it.
2) The "Underdog" receivers, i.e. Kerry Reed -- As stated yesterday, my current irk is with management's liking of Hakim, who hasn't played a down. Several reporters have referenced Reed's inconsistency on the field, and from what it sounds, this inconsistency is what put Hakim ahead of Reed. OK, so cut a rookie who can actually improve on his "consistency" and give the spot to a veteran who is "consistent" at being injured. Silly.
To the game, Reed caught one ball...for two yards, and PK Sam caught two for 60 and a touch. (Shakes head and rolls eyes) Just cut Hakim.
3)The Secondary -- They won't win us games. Jason Allen got beat for six. Where to begin with Allen's progress or lack there of.
4) Jesse Chatman -- chump change running the ball. Earned a touch, though.
5) Ted Ginn on kick returns -- didn't return a kick, but was utilized where a first-round speedster should be: In the slot.
Some other good signs: We completed half of our third-down conversions; had a few nice drives and stretched the field a little bit; Ginn got some reps catching balls; Lorenzo Booker out of the backfield - nice; John Beck looked great, and Matt Roth is making me feel good about our D-Line
MIA @ NO on Thursday.
1) Offensive Line -- gave up three sacks and allowed our backs to average 3.3 yards per. Our line sucks. Let's not sugar-coat it.
2) The "Underdog" receivers, i.e. Kerry Reed -- As stated yesterday, my current irk is with management's liking of Hakim, who hasn't played a down. Several reporters have referenced Reed's inconsistency on the field, and from what it sounds, this inconsistency is what put Hakim ahead of Reed. OK, so cut a rookie who can actually improve on his "consistency" and give the spot to a veteran who is "consistent" at being injured. Silly.
To the game, Reed caught one ball...for two yards, and PK Sam caught two for 60 and a touch. (Shakes head and rolls eyes) Just cut Hakim.
3)The Secondary -- They won't win us games. Jason Allen got beat for six. Where to begin with Allen's progress or lack there of.
4) Jesse Chatman -- chump change running the ball. Earned a touch, though.
5) Ted Ginn on kick returns -- didn't return a kick, but was utilized where a first-round speedster should be: In the slot.
Some other good signs: We completed half of our third-down conversions; had a few nice drives and stretched the field a little bit; Ginn got some reps catching balls; Lorenzo Booker out of the backfield - nice; John Beck looked great, and Matt Roth is making me feel good about our D-Line
MIA @ NO on Thursday.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Phins Cut Nine Dudes
It's been a busy few days, and I still haven't gotten around to Saturday's loss to TB. Anyway, the Phins cut nine guys today, one of them being David Sutton, whose size made him one of my favorites to make the team, and DT Kevin Vickerson, who Dolphin brass wisely considered to be expendable.
Sutton's release now makes Kerry Reed the clear frontrunner to challenge Az-Zahir Hakim. As I stated before, I just can't justify cutting Reed who's impressed (albeit on a smaller degree) to make room for an injured veteran who is riding solely on experience. That's ridiculous reasoning.
Sutton's release now makes Kerry Reed the clear frontrunner to challenge Az-Zahir Hakim. As I stated before, I just can't justify cutting Reed who's impressed (albeit on a smaller degree) to make room for an injured veteran who is riding solely on experience. That's ridiculous reasoning.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Game 3: TB @ Miami Preview
The Phins got the Bucs tomorrow in game three of the preseason. Here's what we know going in: (1) Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor will make their preseason debuts and (2) Bobby Knight will be there, which you're sure to be reminded of countless times during the game (if you're lucky enough to see it). I'm setting the over/under on Bobby Knight camera shots at 10. I'll take the over.
Green's the starter, so we can put the never-was controversy to bed. As it's been pointed out, this is the last game before the first round of cuts and some of these guys may not get another shot to prove themselves (PK Sam, for instance).
Similar to Game 2, I'll be watching the following:
1. The Offensive Line, specifically Anthony Alabi and the pass blocking in general. The left side looked pretty damn good opening up holes for Ronnie against the Chiefs. Hopefully, the line continues to "gel" as a "unit".
2. The "Underdog" receivers -- Which will make cases to make the team? The battle right now is between Kerry Reed and Az-Zahir Hakim, but with no receptions and some banged up legs, Hakim isn't helping his cause. I can't see how he makes it through the first round of cuts without even as much as stepping out on the field.
Will Cameron let Green, Lemon and the receiving corp have a little fun? Let's see some deep balls to Ginn and Hagan. Fire it up, dudes. Let's go.
3. The secondary.
4. Jesse Chatman. He's been a freak through the first two games. Can he keep it going? If he continues into the regular season, the idea of a Brown/Chatman tandem could potentially open up our entire offense. It's still early, but think of how our passing game could benefit with two speedsters in the backfield. Damn.
5. Will Ted Ginn run East-West on punt returns? He hasn't done anything impressive thus far, and the Dolphin cynics are already grumbling.
Unfortunately, this time around, I won't have the benefit of watching the game on TV. Instead I'll ride solely with the drive charts. Exciting stuff.
Green's the starter, so we can put the never-was controversy to bed. As it's been pointed out, this is the last game before the first round of cuts and some of these guys may not get another shot to prove themselves (PK Sam, for instance).
Similar to Game 2, I'll be watching the following:
1. The Offensive Line, specifically Anthony Alabi and the pass blocking in general. The left side looked pretty damn good opening up holes for Ronnie against the Chiefs. Hopefully, the line continues to "gel" as a "unit".
2. The "Underdog" receivers -- Which will make cases to make the team? The battle right now is between Kerry Reed and Az-Zahir Hakim, but with no receptions and some banged up legs, Hakim isn't helping his cause. I can't see how he makes it through the first round of cuts without even as much as stepping out on the field.
Will Cameron let Green, Lemon and the receiving corp have a little fun? Let's see some deep balls to Ginn and Hagan. Fire it up, dudes. Let's go.
3. The secondary.
4. Jesse Chatman. He's been a freak through the first two games. Can he keep it going? If he continues into the regular season, the idea of a Brown/Chatman tandem could potentially open up our entire offense. It's still early, but think of how our passing game could benefit with two speedsters in the backfield. Damn.
5. Will Ted Ginn run East-West on punt returns? He hasn't done anything impressive thus far, and the Dolphin cynics are already grumbling.
Unfortunately, this time around, I won't have the benefit of watching the game on TV. Instead I'll ride solely with the drive charts. Exciting stuff.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Wayne
Huizenga is a solid owner, and I can't relate to several idiot comments made on various Herald and Sun-Sentinel article threads this year implying that Wayne has faltered in the past few years. Again, let me stress the "idiot" part of the previous sentence. Considering other teams and their higher ups, I'd say we're quite fortunate to have a guy who legitimately cares for the organization and does whatever possible to field a winner.
This semi-brief and completely random thought comes after reading this story on Wayne and the dreaded term -- "rebuilding". Disregarding the completely absurd questions involving the possibility of Michael Vick in teal and orange -- a notion that is sure to fan the flames of comical speculation, Huizenga's comments further communicate to fans (to me at least) that winning is objective No. 1. It's comforting to know that a fan is in the driver's seat, ya know?
This semi-brief and completely random thought comes after reading this story on Wayne and the dreaded term -- "rebuilding". Disregarding the completely absurd questions involving the possibility of Michael Vick in teal and orange -- a notion that is sure to fan the flames of comical speculation, Huizenga's comments further communicate to fans (to me at least) that winning is objective No. 1. It's comforting to know that a fan is in the driver's seat, ya know?
Monday, August 20, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Game 2: Dolphins - 11 Chiefs - 10
My plan was to just take in the first half, then I got reeled in. Something came up and I missed the majority of the second half. Here's what I saw.
1) QBs -- Trent Green redeemed himself in his second outing, going 4/7 with 41 before being yanked after Miami's second possession. From what I saw, two of those incompletions slipped out of the hands of Derek Hagan and David Martin during Miami's first drive. Take it with a grain of salt: Trent looked OK. Cleo was sharp right of the gate, completing his first five passes and finishing 8/11 for 52 yards going into halftime. He fumbled deep in his own territory after RT Anthony Alabi gave Taleb Hali a free pass at Lemon. I came back to the television just in time to see John Beck dive in for the two-point conversion. Yikes! We was this close to getting "scrambled eggs".
2) The offensive line -- Not exactly a dominant performance, but...I don't know... they looked OK. I had my eyes on Vernon Carey most of the time, and he seemed to handle his man throughout the first half. The rest -- Satele, Hadnot, Alabi and Liwienski -- didn't do anything horrible enough to warrant a scolding by a telestrating Ron Jaworski. Except, of course, Alabi's error. Like the old saying goes, if you don't notice the offensive lineman, they're doing an all-right job (or something like that).
3) Chris "F#$%ing" Chambers -- one catch. Eight yards. Thanks for coming out.
4) Ronnie F$##ing" Brown -- The highlight of the first half. In the first quarter alone, he rushed 11 times for 58 yards. THAT's the Ronnie Brown we'll be looking for when the games actually count.
5) FB competition -- Didn't seem like one. I wanted to see some Mauai or Scheslinger on some 3rd and 2's or 4th and inches. Scratch that itch, ya know? Mauia DID have a third-down conversion during a drive that would die a horrible death. That's progress, right? Let's move on.
6) Entire offensive unit -- Looked good, not great. As stated before, each QB contributed; the line didn't embarrass themselves, and Ronnie ran straight ahead 89 percent of the time (No facts to support this claim, by the way). Chatman once again looked great. With three minutes remaining in the game, he's got ho-hum numbers on the ground (8 for 19) but a "Hey, it looks good on paper" 5 catches for 53 yards. Not too much from the receiving corps. In fact, they're not even worth mentioning.
7) The secondary -- Current nickel corner Michael Lehan fair-caught a terribly under-thrown ball from Croyle, and Cameron Worrell whiffed on a tackle, costing us 6. Some dude named Casey Printers looks like f#$ing Joe Montana out there against our scrubs -- 7/8 105.
In other "Why am I even bothering" news: Brandon Fields again had a problem getting one kick off. Several recaps from the Jags game made mention of how long it took Fields to get off punts. I agree that this isn't the most detrimental concern for the team at this point, and, with that said, forget I even mentioned it.
Also, I enjoyed Jaws' insight tonight. He'll make a great fit on Monday nights.
All right, game over. Phins win 11-10. Good night, Lou.
Next up: Tampa Bay on Saturday, Aug. 25.
1) QBs -- Trent Green redeemed himself in his second outing, going 4/7 with 41 before being yanked after Miami's second possession. From what I saw, two of those incompletions slipped out of the hands of Derek Hagan and David Martin during Miami's first drive. Take it with a grain of salt: Trent looked OK. Cleo was sharp right of the gate, completing his first five passes and finishing 8/11 for 52 yards going into halftime. He fumbled deep in his own territory after RT Anthony Alabi gave Taleb Hali a free pass at Lemon. I came back to the television just in time to see John Beck dive in for the two-point conversion. Yikes! We was this close to getting "scrambled eggs".
2) The offensive line -- Not exactly a dominant performance, but...I don't know... they looked OK. I had my eyes on Vernon Carey most of the time, and he seemed to handle his man throughout the first half. The rest -- Satele, Hadnot, Alabi and Liwienski -- didn't do anything horrible enough to warrant a scolding by a telestrating Ron Jaworski. Except, of course, Alabi's error. Like the old saying goes, if you don't notice the offensive lineman, they're doing an all-right job (or something like that).
3) Chris "F#$%ing" Chambers -- one catch. Eight yards. Thanks for coming out.
4) Ronnie F$##ing" Brown -- The highlight of the first half. In the first quarter alone, he rushed 11 times for 58 yards. THAT's the Ronnie Brown we'll be looking for when the games actually count.
5) FB competition -- Didn't seem like one. I wanted to see some Mauai or Scheslinger on some 3rd and 2's or 4th and inches. Scratch that itch, ya know? Mauia DID have a third-down conversion during a drive that would die a horrible death. That's progress, right? Let's move on.
6) Entire offensive unit -- Looked good, not great. As stated before, each QB contributed; the line didn't embarrass themselves, and Ronnie ran straight ahead 89 percent of the time (No facts to support this claim, by the way). Chatman once again looked great. With three minutes remaining in the game, he's got ho-hum numbers on the ground (8 for 19) but a "Hey, it looks good on paper" 5 catches for 53 yards. Not too much from the receiving corps. In fact, they're not even worth mentioning.
7) The secondary -- Current nickel corner Michael Lehan fair-caught a terribly under-thrown ball from Croyle, and Cameron Worrell whiffed on a tackle, costing us 6. Some dude named Casey Printers looks like f#$ing Joe Montana out there against our scrubs -- 7/8 105.
In other "Why am I even bothering" news: Brandon Fields again had a problem getting one kick off. Several recaps from the Jags game made mention of how long it took Fields to get off punts. I agree that this isn't the most detrimental concern for the team at this point, and, with that said, forget I even mentioned it.
Also, I enjoyed Jaws' insight tonight. He'll make a great fit on Monday nights.
All right, game over. Phins win 11-10. Good night, Lou.
Next up: Tampa Bay on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Dolphins/Chiefs Preview
The Phins got the Chiefs tonight, a game that will run on ESPN. Trent gets the start against his former mates, much to the dismay of the growing number of Lemonheads.
I'll be watching:
1) The quarterbacks. Trent Green didn't make any friends in his first outing, and Cleo won the world over and is now making a late push for a 2008 presidential nomination with his five-completion performance against the Jags.
2) The offensive line. Rex Hadnot and Vernon Carey are all but locks for starting spots, but I still want to see how they'll perform the rest of the preseason. If these guys suck ass, we're in some serious trouble.
3) Chris "Fu$&ing" Chambers.
4) Ronnie "Fu#%ing" Brown.
5) The battle between rookie Reagan Mauia and Cory Schlesinger. I know the idea of handing off to the fullback is a CRAZY idea, but I'd like to see these two get some opportunities in short-yardage situations, especially third-downs.
6) Basically the entire offensive unit.
7) Can the secondary keep up with Canton-bound Eddie Kennison and Rod Gardner? These guys are young, can fly and put up big numbers. (Note: None of these statements are true.)
I'll probably take in the first half. Expect some comments tonight.
Late addition: ESPN.com has a story up about tonight's game and (surprise, surprise) Green's return to KC. Did you know Trent Green used to play for the Chiefs, a team located in Kansas City? That's what the "KC" stands for.
I'll be watching:
1) The quarterbacks. Trent Green didn't make any friends in his first outing, and Cleo won the world over and is now making a late push for a 2008 presidential nomination with his five-completion performance against the Jags.
2) The offensive line. Rex Hadnot and Vernon Carey are all but locks for starting spots, but I still want to see how they'll perform the rest of the preseason. If these guys suck ass, we're in some serious trouble.
3) Chris "Fu$&ing" Chambers.
4) Ronnie "Fu#%ing" Brown.
5) The battle between rookie Reagan Mauia and Cory Schlesinger. I know the idea of handing off to the fullback is a CRAZY idea, but I'd like to see these two get some opportunities in short-yardage situations, especially third-downs.
6) Basically the entire offensive unit.
7) Can the secondary keep up with Canton-bound Eddie Kennison and Rod Gardner? These guys are young, can fly and put up big numbers. (Note: None of these statements are true.)
I'll probably take in the first half. Expect some comments tonight.
Late addition: ESPN.com has a story up about tonight's game and (surprise, surprise) Green's return to KC. Did you know Trent Green used to play for the Chiefs, a team located in Kansas City? That's what the "KC" stands for.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Tecmo Reference
Courtesy of the Sun-Sentinel's Ethan Skolnick, Jesse Chatman on his 74-yard TD in Saturday night's exhibition win over the Jags:
"I felt them," he said of the chasing Jaguars. "But like I was telling the fellas on the sideline, I had to hit them with the Tecmo Bowl and go with the angle on them. That's why I worked hard all offseason. Me and Az Hakim, we worked out in San Diego, and the workout that we do, it gets you right. That's why I was able to lose all the weight that I lost."ANY athlete who pulls out a Tecmo reference is OK in my book.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Phins Win Preseason Opener; Fans Lose Common Sense
Late last night, I read this recap of Saturday's exhibition win over the Jags and, after reading the first few sentences, I figured I'd wait until today to post my thoughts. First, Trent Green sucked something fierce, and my initial reaction was to agree with those Miami fans who booed him off the field at halftime. Sure, we're all sick of the hype and inflated expectations that come as soon as camp opens, but c'mon.
I don't want to read too much into Green's first outing because this is, after all, a preseason game. Analyze this all you want, but I'll give the guy at least a few more tries of regular season action to prove that Cam didn't make one hell of a mistake. What should we expect, really?
There seems to be an overwhelming feeling of dread amongst the legion of Dolphins fans, who after one half of an exhibition game are forecasting a five-win season and anxiously awaiting for John Beck. I'm pretty cynical, but not that cynical. I'll give the coaching staff the benefit of the doubt and believe Trent Green to be the most optimal choice at quarterback. In the long line of ass-clowns this team has employed, Green is a clear improvement. Give the guy a break.
Now, about the offense in general. I'm looking through the drive-by-drive charts, and it looks like the same old Dolphins -- punt, punt, punt, punt, fumble, interception on our first six possessions. Yes, Green sure contributed with a number of misfires, but word has it our o-line looked putrid, which only added to Ronnie Brown's inability to run six feet. I do know this: 267 yards of total offense doesn't help our chances, and most certainly doesn't quell any feelings of doubt pertaining to the supposed "improved" offense. (This is only preseason. This is only preseason. This is only preseason. OK, Lou? Move on.)
What else? Since I didn't actually see the game, I'm taking what I can from the box scores and the like.
Bright spots: Jesse Chatman, who is mentioned quite frequently in the Sun-Sentinel's camp updates for his quickness and overall impressive play, had a 74-yard TD run and finished up with 88 yards on six carries. Other than that, Derek Hagan's 47 yards receiving? (Reaching), Jason Allen's 4 tackles? (Reaching a lot), Brandon Fields' seven "sky-scraping punts"? (I'm losing feeling in my arm).
Next up is Green's return to KC on Thursday, which should make for some nice pre-game drama.
I don't want to read too much into Green's first outing because this is, after all, a preseason game. Analyze this all you want, but I'll give the guy at least a few more tries of regular season action to prove that Cam didn't make one hell of a mistake. What should we expect, really?
There seems to be an overwhelming feeling of dread amongst the legion of Dolphins fans, who after one half of an exhibition game are forecasting a five-win season and anxiously awaiting for John Beck. I'm pretty cynical, but not that cynical. I'll give the coaching staff the benefit of the doubt and believe Trent Green to be the most optimal choice at quarterback. In the long line of ass-clowns this team has employed, Green is a clear improvement. Give the guy a break.
Now, about the offense in general. I'm looking through the drive-by-drive charts, and it looks like the same old Dolphins -- punt, punt, punt, punt, fumble, interception on our first six possessions. Yes, Green sure contributed with a number of misfires, but word has it our o-line looked putrid, which only added to Ronnie Brown's inability to run six feet. I do know this: 267 yards of total offense doesn't help our chances, and most certainly doesn't quell any feelings of doubt pertaining to the supposed "improved" offense. (This is only preseason. This is only preseason. This is only preseason. OK, Lou? Move on.)
What else? Since I didn't actually see the game, I'm taking what I can from the box scores and the like.
Bright spots: Jesse Chatman, who is mentioned quite frequently in the Sun-Sentinel's camp updates for his quickness and overall impressive play, had a 74-yard TD run and finished up with 88 yards on six carries. Other than that, Derek Hagan's 47 yards receiving? (Reaching), Jason Allen's 4 tackles? (Reaching a lot), Brandon Fields' seven "sky-scraping punts"? (I'm losing feeling in my arm).
Next up is Green's return to KC on Thursday, which should make for some nice pre-game drama.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Back in the Saddle
It's been a hectic couple of weeks for this guy, and I haven't had a ton of time to read through the countless Dolphin posts in my Bloglines reader. In fact, I'm just getting around to them. I have to hand it to the Herald and Sun-Sentinel reporters who offer up tons of information that would otherwise be nixed from the daily. Kudos, boys.
First up, from today's camp update, Jason Allen appears to still be struggling finding his niche with the team. This is discouraging on a number of levels. The obvious being his inability to impress even in the slightest. As you know, our secondary is starving for somebody...anybody to compete at the safety and cornerback positions. More so at safety, but whatever. With that said...
In more uplifting news, it seems Ted Ginn is in on a lot of action, whether it be in the return game or running routes. This is good, friends. This is nice.
The first depth chart is out. Couple things: First, as Armando points out, the offensive line will go through a number of changes and switch-arounds over the next few weeks so I'll take o-line news with a grain of salt. Next, Hey! PK Sam! Every year this guy's in the hunt. I forgot all about it until I saw him in an NFL Europe game on TV this past year. I admire his determination. Maybe that's why I like him so much. That or I just enjoy his little-kid name. "Hey, PK Sam! Check out my new Super Soaker!" Lastly, and excuse my redundancy, but look at that friggin' secondary. Yack!
More on David Sutton. All that talk of former volleyball player this and former baseball player that and (thankfully) not one mention of Antonio Gates.
Also, I had a slight spell of dumbass in one of my previous posts that claimed James Lofton's son -- whatever his first name is -- to be a receiver. He is, in fact, a corner and no longer employed by the Dolphins.
I'll be back this weekend for a recap of Saturday's pre-season opener. Enjoy it, gorgeous.
First up, from today's camp update, Jason Allen appears to still be struggling finding his niche with the team. This is discouraging on a number of levels. The obvious being his inability to impress even in the slightest. As you know, our secondary is starving for somebody...anybody to compete at the safety and cornerback positions. More so at safety, but whatever. With that said...
"It appears Michael Lehan has locked down that nickel spot, holding off Jason Allen. I've honestly tried to evaluate Allen without attaching his first round pick status, and to be fair he doesn't get beat as much as guys like Mitchell. But he is usually invisible. I'm starting to wonder if he'd have been better off staying at safety. Wasn't he moved to cornerback so he could break into the nickel package, starting to contribute on a regular basis? I'm sensing the most important role he might have in 2007 is as a flyer on the special teams unit."Allen can't compete at the nickel spot. The number three corner. Behind the likes of Will Allen and looks-OK-for-being-young Travis Daniels. Allen is losing his job to Michael Lehan. No disrespect to Lehan, but he...well...he's Michael Lehan. Think hard about this: First. Round. Pick. Jason. Allen. Isn't. Good. Enough. To. Be. The. Team's. Third. Corner. Excuse me while I bite the curb.
In more uplifting news, it seems Ted Ginn is in on a lot of action, whether it be in the return game or running routes. This is good, friends. This is nice.
The first depth chart is out. Couple things: First, as Armando points out, the offensive line will go through a number of changes and switch-arounds over the next few weeks so I'll take o-line news with a grain of salt. Next, Hey! PK Sam! Every year this guy's in the hunt. I forgot all about it until I saw him in an NFL Europe game on TV this past year. I admire his determination. Maybe that's why I like him so much. That or I just enjoy his little-kid name. "Hey, PK Sam! Check out my new Super Soaker!" Lastly, and excuse my redundancy, but look at that friggin' secondary. Yack!
More on David Sutton. All that talk of former volleyball player this and former baseball player that and (thankfully) not one mention of Antonio Gates.
Also, I had a slight spell of dumbass in one of my previous posts that claimed James Lofton's son -- whatever his first name is -- to be a receiver. He is, in fact, a corner and no longer employed by the Dolphins.
I'll be back this weekend for a recap of Saturday's pre-season opener. Enjoy it, gorgeous.
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