OK, we're in the big (empty) house known as Dolphin Stadium and all is well.
Quick update: Mike Lehan, out the entire preseason with a high ankle sprain, is going to make his preseason debut tonight. DE Vonnie Holliday will also debut tonight. RB Ronnie Brown and LB Charlie Anderson are not playing.
This is a night to grade this team as much is it is to grade individuals. Sure, it will interesting to see the progression of Chris Crocker as he tries to pass Jason Allen in the battle to win the starting free safety job. My bet is on Crocker who is simply more instinctive. Coaches are not pleased with Allen.
And finally, it will interesting to see if rookie Chad Henne can continue to keep the QB competition interesting.
I have been told that competition is NOT over, by the way. Everyone assumes it will be Chad Pennington's job. But I've been told the coaching staff still has NOT awarded the starting job to Pennington, and Henne could still win it based on what happens tonight and beyond. Of course, if Pennington plays great, that will go a long way toward giving him the job.
But as of right now, it is still an open competition.
Remember that the Chiefs, once a mighty running team, finished dead last rushing the football last season. The Dolphins, meanwhile, were dead last defending the run. We'll see how far those units have come this offseason.
Anyway, meet me in the comments section at 7:30 for the live blog!
Is it being shown on the NFL network tonight?
Posted by: tod | August 23, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Where can I gain access to the game in Central Florida? I don't think it is on tv but are any radio stations available up here?
Posted by: cflfinfan | August 23, 2008 at 06:30 PM
no, tommorrow at 10 am
Posted by: Idiot | August 23, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Greetings Dolphins Fans, Anyone with info on watching the game on-line ..... would B much appreciated. Tried stoogetv.com so far no luck.
Go Phins!
Posted by: Aqua Steel | August 23, 2008 at 06:35 PM
If anyone finds an online broadcast please post a link, as I will. Thanks.
Posted by: fljim | August 23, 2008 at 06:39 PM
anywhere i can here or watch on the net. Representing the fish in montreal.
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 06:40 PM
StoogeTV.com shows all games free online. Check it out if you're not in S FL.
Posted by: Matt | August 23, 2008 at 06:42 PM
cflfinfan: 105.9 FM broadcasts the Dolphins here in Orlando
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 07:03 PM
I watched the game last week on StoogeTv .com, it worked fine. Had to download there player, but no spyware so far. I'm hopeing to watch it again tonight, if they have it on. As far as I know you can't listen online from a radio station because of the NFL Field Pass.
Posted by: Ramsterone | August 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM
over air in naples area channel 6 (46), i get it here in sarasota
gotta love radio shack !!
Posted by: harricane | August 23, 2008 at 07:09 PM
link to the game
http://www.justin.tv/triuslater
Posted by: BILY J | August 23, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Here's a link to see the game.
http://www.justin.tv/triuslater
Dolfan in Central Florida
Posted by: Dolfancmf | August 23, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Cflfinfan, first off.....you copied my name. second, put on sunny 105.9 they have it on radio
Posted by: UCF Fin Fan | August 23, 2008 at 07:28 PM
NUMBER ONE FAN IS HERE!
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:28 PM
I'm here folks. By the way, Joey Porter is in uniform and is playing.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:34 PM
The following link = http://www.justin.tv/triuslater is broadcasting the Chiefs game. Just turn down the volume, turn up the Mad Dog, the Big Dog and Jimmy on the radio and crack open a cold one. Life is good!
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Damn, I think the game is blacked out in Naples
Posted by: NaplesGator | August 23, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Miami wins the toss and elects to receive. Interestingly, a lot of NFL coaches are no deferring to the second half. Guess Sparano doesn't believe in that.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Screen pass to Ricky Williams gains 3 yards.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Flag. false start on Vernon Carey
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Pennington to Williams for 5 yards. third and 7. time to go to a WR
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Ginn is holding that ball a little loose
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Pennington moves around in the pocket and finds time enough to get a 12 yard gain to Ted Ginn Jr.
The kid is starting to show me something
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Ricky Williams on the carry. Only 2 yards. Dolphins have run right a lot this preseason.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:42 PM
wow,. Long almost got beat
Posted by: its me | August 23, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Great block by TE David Martin. he took out a a DE then blocked a blitzing LB. Excellent!!!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:42 PM
This is the most mobile that I have ever seen him. EVER. He is smarter than I thought.
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Dolphins (Williams) running right again. Minimal gain. Three yards.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Sweep left. Williams pops it for 21 yards, but he got caught from behind by a CB Flowers.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:44 PM
If we stay healthy, I think we will make some noise in the AFC this year.
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:44 PM
We're going to kick the Jets a@# in 2 weeks!
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Momentary tech difficulties. Two Williams runs give a fourth down.
Dolphins going for it.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Complete pass to Martin. First down and goal! It was only a 1 yard pass but that's all the Dolphins needed. First and goal from the 2.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:47 PM
williams into a pile on the right side. Nothing.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Smart coaching so far
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Pitch wide to the left. Bernard Pollard gets Williams out of bounds for a 4 yard loss.
This is looking a little like 2003.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Complete pass to Fasano who was in the end zone but came out of the end zone. So no TD. Dolphins to kick a FG.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:49 PM
FG from 19 yards is good. It's the preseason and most teams would go for it. But Williams looked winded and Cobbs was on the field. So FG
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:50 PM
What do you mean it's looking like '03?
Posted by: Dave in Arizona | August 23, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Sucks we couldnt get the TD. oh well good drive . we got 3
Posted by: pj | August 23, 2008 at 07:51 PM
It's on Justin.tv. Couldn't find it on StoogeTv this week. Thank's for the info.
Posted by: Ramsterone | August 23, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Why don't they use a spread down on the goal line and let Ricky go to Work?
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:52 PM
cause its the NFL Mr Myers
Posted by: UCF Fin Fan | August 23, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Dolphins kicking off. Jason Allen playing on special teams.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:53 PM
I smell a safety
Posted by: DolphanforLife | August 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Savage steps out of bounds at the 2 yard line.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Strong work on the link to the game gentlemen...see you at halftime!
Posted by: Mike in Houston | August 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM
i agree. video not that fluid but sound is fine.
Posted by: finfan | August 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Kick offs with Carpenter scare me,.. good @ field goal but no leg for punching deep @ kickoff... any thoughts??
Posted by: tom | August 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM
not lookin too bad
Posted by: dolfan jeff | August 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Whats with kicking a field goal on the 1 yard line? Is Dave Wanstdedt out there?
Posted by: Bryan Cox | August 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Offsides on Crowder.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Dolphins bringing 5 guys on first down pass. second and five.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:57 PM
This series is a good measure of two teams trying to impose their wills. The Dolphins with their rush D, the Chiefs with their running game.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Dropped pass by Dwayne Bowe.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:59 PM
You guys on here or what?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Im here
Posted by: Pound | August 23, 2008 at 08:00 PM
trying to watch the game Mando,.. actually fun to watch.
Posted by: tom | August 23, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Broken coverage as Webb comes across the middle uncovered. First down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:00 PM
first time for everything,. haha
Posted by: tom | August 23, 2008 at 08:01 PM