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!
anyone,,,what happened to j. thomas?
Posted by: ehm pizle | August 23, 2008 at 08:25 PM
they have a swagger they didnt have last yr. preseason or not..its there
Posted by: chris | August 23, 2008 at 08:25 PM
That was a GREAT play by Crowder
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Either we're better than we think or KC is going 1-15 this year
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 08:26 PM
That return had average blocking in my estimation. Speed made that return. Speed. Seriously, Ginn looked like he was going to lose 20 yards but he was just faster than everyone on the field.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:26 PM
What is going on? Are we going to be dood this year? We whip Jacksonville, now we are destroying KC. Is this just a preseason flute Mando?
Posted by: Steve | August 23, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Can I get a Hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: AJ in Atl | August 23, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Pass to Justin Peelle dropped. It would have been a TD
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:27 PM
That's a TD/throw that flag!!
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Sparano challenges the catch. You should have seen Sparano yelling at Peelle, "Did you catch it? Did you catch it?"
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:28 PM
well, did we!!!???
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Got here late guys but the fins are looking damn good.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:29 PM
That was a great throw...hopefully it gets turned...couldn't tell watching via the link
Posted by: Mike in Houston | August 23, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I can't hear or see the game this is all i got.
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:29 PM
the receiver is always going to say he caught it. he needs to be askin someone upstairs
Posted by: Pound | August 23, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Peelle looked to be bobbling. This should be interesting.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Dolphins lose the challenge.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Bullshite that was a catch
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:31 PM
The Italian Stallion holds onto the ball
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
ALLLL-Right Miami!
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Chad Penninton waits on Fasano to clear the zone and he's in for the TD!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
run,ricky,run
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
fantasy owners--- draft fasano as your TE
Posted by: Pound | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
chad freakin pennington!!! lol
Posted by: chris | August 23, 2008 at 08:32 PM
sooooooo sweeeeeet!!!
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Should we be getting excited about this year Mando, or the fins just getting our hopes up to disappoint when teams are really playing in the regular season.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:33 PM
uhh yeeeaaah.... i swear ive always liked pennington even when he was picking us apart with the jets... i swear!
Posted by: glenn | August 23, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Yea Mando, What is going on?
Posted by: Steve | August 23, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Right now, the total yardage is Miami 112, KC 10
Posted by: Robert | August 23, 2008 at 08:34 PM
justin.tv for a live stream of the game
Posted by: finfan | August 23, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Eds: I'm trying to figure out if the Dolphins are THIS good or the Chiefs are really horrible. I think it is a lot of both which obviously is good news for the Dolphins.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM
miami will be better. Its onlty preseason and k.c. will be weak this season
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Penny's passes sure do wobble alot, but he is accurate.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Anthony Armstrong just got jacked up on the kickoff. I think he got knocked out.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:36 PM
down and distance if possible, please
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I would agree with Willi Chirino. The KC QB is awful.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Let me put it this way: Dolphins castof Damion McIntosh is the starting left tackle. Miami castoff Anthony Alabi is on this team. They are not good.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
so far so good. rv
Posted by: rvnlv | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
i feel bad for k.c. qb situation. NOT!!!!
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
This looks very good, but I don't think we are really playing much of a team. And that said, we couldn't even push them for an important yard earlier...
Posted by: Steve G | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Lets hope Armstrong is OK. Yeah, I agree the Chiefs are not good. However, from the last two games I might just have to up my win total for the year. I must be on psychedelics to start believing .500 is possible.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Isn't MacIntosh playing RT for the Chiefs?
Posted by: Slumber Inc. | August 23, 2008 at 08:39 PM
.500 would more than i would have put them a mpnth agp but i think it is now realistic
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Point taken Mando. Will temper the optimism.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:40 PM
c'mon alittle play by play
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:41 PM
The Dolphins are starting to sub guys out. Porter is out of the game. Moses is in.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:41 PM
What about Jacksonville Mando, are they good?
Posted by: Steve | August 23, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Pass complete but Tony Gonzalez guilty of interference.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Croyle might suck as a QB, but his wife is smoking. Anyone see her on last years Hard Knocks? Southern Hottie with a body.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:42 PM
already. they mist be feeling good.
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:42 PM
its good to be optimistic. There are so many so called Phins fans that are so negative.
Posted by: Pound | August 23, 2008 at 08:43 PM
who was it?
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:43 PM
Jacksonville is good. I think. Look, the Dolphins won 2 preseason games last year, so draw your own conclusions.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:43 PM
run,ricky,run
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Porter probably reinjured his back so that he can take the rest of the preseason off and continue his quest to compete in next years Tour De France.
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Love that play calling. Dolphins play action on first down. Complete a pass of 16 yards to hagan.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I just thought we dominated Jacksonville too, 1st teams against 1st teams.
Posted by: Steve | August 23, 2008 at 08:44 PM
nice one, edswood
Posted by: donjpaper | August 23, 2008 at 08:45 PM
Alright, lets have a good two minute drive
Posted by: edswood | August 23, 2008 at 08:45 PM
False start on Miami.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 23, 2008 at 08:45 PM