Fins vs. Jets Recap

[stealth3ltt]

all things considered, I think the fins did fine today...   Yes there were lots of mistakes today,  the most costly being the 2 missed FG's.   give the fins 1 of those and the game is won.  We have to remember these are the same jets who scored 48pts on the bills.  they scored half that today.   we have had too many dropped passes this year.  also why did we not focus on more passes to the corners when they went down.   both revis and cromartie at one point.   Our pass defense cannot get to the qb's  where's wake, solia, starks,odrick???  better coaching and fixing mistakes and simply maturing, will fix these issues...     in the end I wanted to see sparano and rexy go down.....  next time

[Pappy13]

The fact is if Carpenter makes the kick we aren't even talking about any of this.

[jimmythefinger]

Looked to me like we were blitzing a lot and the rush never got there. Early in game Fins got hands on Sanchez a couple times but couldn't make sack. Think that hurt them.

Lot of positive points, but the Pick-6 and the fake punt really hurt. And Armstrong dropping what would have been an important First Down, digging Fins out of hole, changing field position a little, also hurt.

Daniel Thomas has played in 2 games this year and lost a fumble in both.

CB Marshall also did not have good game, even before he got beat by Holmes for that big gainer in overtime, then couldn't even hold him properly. Otherwise it's only a 5 yard penalty and at least they're not in FG range

God, I HATE losing to the Mets (I mean Jets) but Fins outright GAVE this game away.

Also, Sparano and Wannstadt before him always drove down to the 30 where you just barely get into range for a 48 yard FG, then just handed the ball off to a RB right into the line. That approach has cost Fins maybe 5 or 6 games. You'd think eventually someone would wise up. Inside the 40 Kickers make like 80% of their FGs, while 45-50 is something like 50%.

Looked like they pulled Lamar Miller after he missed that hand-off, but going with a known fumbler with no speed a questionable strategy.

Also, (whoever said this was right) Fins didn't really seem to go after Revis' replacement after he went down.

Thought this game was going to be a gut-check for the players, an IQ test for the Coaches. Think the players showed a lot of guts. They just made some unfortunate mistakes. Not so sure Coaches necessarily passed IQ test.

Encouraged by Tannehill overall, and Fins ability to run the ball.

And about icing the kicker -- other guys on board have said that was bad luck, but Branch Rickey used to say "luck is the residue of design." Which means if you are smart you tend to get the lucky breaks. Fins (sorry to say) are just not smart. You look at (Cow) Patties. They are a smart team and good things happen. Miami is just not a smart team. And that kills me. They hardly ever make smart moves, do smart things. I'm a life-long Fins fan, and I watch them do so many dumb things.

[Fins4ever]

Daniel Thomas has played in 2 games this year and lost a fumble in both.

Looked like they pulled Lamar Miller after he missed that hand-off, but going with a known fumbler with no speed a questionable strategy.

Great observation Jimmythefinger. Is that your photo in AZ.'s avatar? Portrait, right? lol

Seriously, the fumbles need to be addressed. It could be as simple as how he holds the ball. Yesterday it looked like he was fighting for a couple more feet and it was stripped. Sometimes it is better to just go down.

I like Miller a lot!!!! If they re-sign Bush, they will keep Miller, Thomas could be odd man out.

And for the record, I didn't think they used Lane nearly enough!!! The guy moves the pile. COMEONMAN!   

[miamiwestchester]

The fact is if Carpenter makes the kick we aren't even talking about any of this.

I disagree. Sherman still needs to be called out. That play calling was HORRIBLE.

[suck for luck]

Company came over at halftime & I missed the beg. of the 2nd half. Could someone recap whatever disasters occurred there?

[MikeO]

I like Miller a lot!!!! If they re-sign Bush, they will keep Miller, Thomas could be odd man out.

Both Thomas and Miller are under contract for a while. No reason to get rid of either. Assuming they re-sign Bush this is a position of strength in 2013 and there would be no reason to move anyone.

[Fins4ever]

Both Thomas and Miller are under contract for a while. No reason to get rid of either. Assuming they re-sign Bush this is a position of strength in 2013 and there would be no reason to move anyone.

Are u sure? I thought Bush was in his last year.

[EKnight]

^^Reread your last post. You're referring to Bush. Mike mentioned Thomas and Miller. Along those lines, Thomas's deal was 4 years, signed in 2011, and Miller's is four years signed this year. -EK

[Fins4ever]

^^Reread your last post. You're referring to Bush. Mike mentioned Thomas and Miller. Along those lines, Thomas's deal was 4 years, signed in 2011, and Miller's is four years signed this year. -EK

You are right. Thanks. But, this is Reggies contract year, right?

[EKnight]

You are right. Thanks. But, this is Reggies contract year, right?

Indeed. Phinphanatic on why they should resign him: http://phinphanatic.com/2012/09/20/miami-dolphins-need-to-resign-reggie-bush/

-EK

[masterfins]

The fact is if Carpenter makes the kick we aren't even talking about any of this.

Just not the same for Carpenter, knowing he won't be greeted by a Sparano fist pump. 

[MikeO]

If you want to see every throw Tannehill made vs the Jets you can watch the video here

http://www.dolphinstalk.com/2012/09/every-tannehill-throw-vs-jets-from-week.html