Week 6: Rams @ Dolphins

WaterBear56 · Joined: 26 Jul 2010 Posts: 2875

General Assessment:
First off, the Rams really impressed me. More than that, Sam Bradford really impressed me. So big props to them on a good showing. Now then I was right that if Miami put up 17-20 points we would win since I didn't believe the Rams could put up bigger numbers without Amendola. That said, I was almost wrong. We had a strong string of good luck on very important plays this game, not unlike what happened to the Jets and Cardinals in those OT losses. I'll take the W but it wasn't pretty and the Rams played the better game.

Offensive Assessment:
Tannehill was amazing. He did everything he needed to do and we know without a doubt that he has already been very clutch and capable of the big plays downfield. He was just never in position to need to risk an interception. Our running game was poor throughout the day and even when we got it going in the second half it was still poor for what we are used to seeing. I was surprised, and slightly disappointed, that we didn't use Miller or Lane more often. Our line played well against Quinn and Long. I was expecting Long to have a huge statistical day. Glad I was wrong. Hartline was shut out. Glad to say that it took Finnegan and double coverage throughout the day to do it but we know now for sure that the guy can't handle an elite CB throughout the day on a consistent basis. Props to Bess, Moore, Fasano, and Bush who all got open in the game and helped out Tanny.

Defensive and ST Assessment:
Dansby and Vernon had a great game today. Our run defense could have been much better but I was expecting Richardson to have a good game anyhow. I really liked what I saw from him when I watched TNF last week. Our pass defense and pass rush was stout throughout the day but that last drive really hurt us. We really need to improve our prevent defense though it has worked out so far these past two weeks. We can't forget that for two weeks before that this same prevent defense put those teams in position to tie the football game. Something that almost happened again. Brandon Fields was Brandon Fields. I get the GZ love since I have the same for Fields and his punting. Great execution on that fake punt run. To brag just a bit I was hoping for it but I shot it down in my head thinking Philbin would be too conservative. Really surprised me there when I saw it.

Conclusion:
We are 3-3 heading into our bye week no matter how we played. Lets get ready to get back at New York and climb to 4-3. Is it wrong that I'm hoping to see a few Jet players cry that Sunday?
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El ramster · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject:

DolphWins · Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 978 Location: Nashville

Is everyone else alot higher on our running game than I am? I feel outside of that Raiders game our running game has been pretty average and poor a majority of the time. It always feels as if we are at 3rd n 7 and always having Tannehill bail us out. I really feel with the way Tannehill is playing and how Bess and Hartline have been catching everything we should be passing more.

Whats the deal with Miller getting no playing time and I would like to actually see Egnew getting some game snaps instead of Clay who drops one for every catch he makes.
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fishfan4life · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject:

The dolphins have had a few good games running the ball dont forget about the jets game either. Look there are gonna be games where its hard to run the ball thats the way the league is. Brockers ad langford are good run stuffing tackles and bush is still slowed with the injury. I read in the florida sun sentinel that Egnew is making progress and i predicted all along we might see him around week 10 or so

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ovaw8lover · Joined: 06 Jan 2006 Posts: 8666 Location: Dolphins Stadium

Yeah, the Fins run game seems to mirrors Green Bay's. The runningback is Reggie Bush. It is only productive when he creates. I still think our line is one designed to run power plays.

I correctly predicted the score but did not think the Rams would amase that many yards. I seen the Rams D a few times and knew they would be difficult. I still think Miami finishes with 6 wins. But I do not care as long as the offense, meaning Tanneyhill, improves with every week.
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Manic · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1272 Location: Ohio

6 wins? wow so we gonna lose 7 of our next 10 eh. I think we go atleast 8-8 if not better.

the afc east is all tied up at 3-3 so anything can happen
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DolphWins · Joined: 07 Sep 2010 Posts: 978 Location: Nashville

AFCE seems up for grabs this year.
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