Preseason 2011:Dolphins At Falcons

[Pappy13]

Henne threw it behind him. Bad pass. Bad TE. BAD RESULT!

It wasn't a bad pass, the ball went right thru Fasano's hands and hit him in the chest and bounced off. That's on the TE.

[tepop84]

It wasn't a bad pass, the ball went right thru Fasano's hands and hit him in the chest and bounced off. That's on the TE.

Nothing is ever Hennes fault.

[JVides]

Nothing is ever Hennes fault.

That second pick sure was, but I could turn it around on you and say "everything is always Henne's fault".  Fact is, the ball hit the TE on the hands.  Was it thrown behind him?  Yes.  Was Fasano going to get any YAC out of it because it wasn't placed well?  No.  But he should have caught that ball.

[dolfan13]

it is weird though how with better qb play (11-5 year), fasano had a real good year and the o line had it's best year. it's funny how strange interceptions just seem to follow henne like a black cloud.

what is it, 3 weeks until the patriots? team has a long way to go to even put something on the field that is going to be competitive in that game.

[yuppi]

We will be competitive against the Patriots because of Nolan's D... for like 18 minutes until they are gassed out because we have an int/3nout king at QB.

Henne can not be our starter week 1, or we are doomed. This is a guy who they are potentially giving governance to all our offensive plays. This cannot be!

Moore all the way!

[cuzzy]

I wouldn't be too worried about the TE play.  Fasano worked out like a beast in the off season.  I played in his golf outing this year.   He looks to be in the best shape of his career.  He will have one of his best year's this year.

I hope the new OC turns it around this year for you guys, no matter who ends up starting at qb.

[fyo]

I got a chance to watch the game again yesterday with fewer "distractions" -- well, the first half anyway.

What worries me more than anything else (including quarterback) is the attitude displayed on both sides of the ball by our starters. It was anemic. There was no fight. No "go-get-the-ball" attitude. Our secondary had several big chances at interceptions, but when you just stand there waiting for a ball to come to you, you're never going to catch the ball.

Sure, this is only preseason, so who cares? But this was a problem last season as well. It's like our players aren't completely "in the game", mentally. I like Sparano, but if this carries over to the regular season (again), it's on the coaching. He needs to light a fire under their asses and quick.

When the backups starting getting more time on the field, the intensity shot up. Nate Ness had a really sweet defended pass where he had to run all the way around a (huge) receiver and just barely got a hand on the ball. Really sweet play. Dollars to donuts the first team guys would've just tackled the receiver after the catch instead of making the play.

Henne displayed that way too relaxed, bordering on indifferent, attitude as well. I know he's not the most vocal of guys, but he's the quarterback and needs to lead.

[Dave Gray]

I also just watched the game, in full.  A few positives, specifically defensive speed on blitzes from some of our new players (mentioned here a bunch before.)

Of course I'm concerned with running between the tackles, as well as QB play from Henne.

I think that we're going to have to use our RBs in the flat a lot this year.  I just don't think we're going to be able to run traditionally.  Of course, it's just one quarter of a meaningless game...much more to learn.

[jtex316]

Not to be picky, but, NO, they didn't go 0-4. They were 2-2, and their two losses against the Bucs and Titans were by a field goal each. -EK

Not to be picky, but where did I mention NO in my post? - JT

[Pappy13]

Nothing is ever Hennes fault.

Ask Fasano. He'll tell you that he should have caught that ball.

[JVides]

Not to be picky, but where did I mention NO in my post? - JT

I think he meant "NO" as in a negative to your assertion regarding the 16-0 Pats going 0-4 in the preseason, not "NO" as in New Orleans.

[Pappy13]

Henne displayed that way too relaxed, bordering on indifferent, attitude as well. I know he's not the most vocal of guys, but he's the quarterback and needs to lead.

Um, I don't know what game you were watching but he was more animated than I've ever seen him. Watch on the TD drive where he gets his own left tackle to jump on 1st down on a hard count just after scrambling for a 1st down. He slaps his hands together and glares at the tackle for a good 2 or 3 seconds. I've NEVER seen that from him before. I honestly think the lockout was good for Henne. This is now HIS offense. He doesn't really have anyone looking over his shoulder like he did last year. He can demand better from his players. Maybe I'm just being optimistic, but I thought it was something that you would see Dan or any other QB that knows the offense is HIS do.

[JVides]

^^^Henne definitely seems to have earned some respect from the other players on offense, and seems to be settling into a leadership position.  Now he just has to produce, or he'll lose that respect in no time.  Here's hoping...

[Phishfan]

I think he meant "NO" as in a negative to your assertion regarding the 16-0 Pats going 0-4 in the preseason, not "NO" as in New Orleans.

I think JTEX knew that.

[JVides]

I think JTEX knew that.

Sorry, my irony radar must be on the fritz.  Not too much sleep last night.