The Dolphins have shown no life early in today's game against the St. Louis Rams.
They have declined to run the ball although the Rams are among the worst run defenses in the NFL. When Miami has run, it has worked -- six rushes, 50 yards.
The Rams, meanwhile, look like the more engaged team. They have scored on both offensive possessions of the first quarter hence the two field goals.
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The bus didn't stop INSIDE the dome, NYfinfan.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:42 PM
run the friggin ball
Posted by: bernski | November 30, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Run the ball.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I'm not one to second-guess, but this is one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. Why not run?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Hahahahahahahaha
Posted by: the cuban menace | November 30, 2008 at 01:43 PM
I see you guys agree.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:43 PM
WTF? Can they start evening crap out with the flags???
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM
I think they let Carey walk as FA, too inconsistent this year.
Posted by: Joel | November 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Face mask on a running play by the offense. Are these guys high?
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Sparano is seething!!!
Posted by: | November 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Ted Ginn is responding to Greg Camarillo's absence. Good stuff.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:45 PM
What I am looking at on that replay?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Joel, very astute comment.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Needed to run or scramble on 2nd and 9 there
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM
bess yes
Posted by: bernski | November 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Both ends are really delivering the pressure
Posted by: wow | November 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Nice pick up Ronnie!!
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM
1st and goal RUN IT!RUN IT RUN IT
Posted by: mike d | November 30, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Seems like Sparano doesn't want Ronnie in Hawaii
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Wow, we are 2nd in the NFL in Red Zone %. When was the last time we were ever that good in that statistic? We always used to have to kick FGs.
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Outstanding effort by Ronnie Brown! He got hit twice and still scored.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:47 PM
there it is
Posted by: bernski | November 30, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Great run RB
Posted by: Travis | November 30, 2008 at 01:48 PM
good running
Posted by: David | November 30, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Ronnie Brown makes some of the best two yard runs I've ever seen.
Posted by: wow | November 30, 2008 at 01:49 PM
This tornado warning is driving me crazy!
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Wow, that was probably one of the BEST drives of the season. Well balanced, overcame penalties, and there was no wildcat or trick plays.
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Mando, I think we got the answer. We're going to run...TD Ronnie!
Posted by: Robert | November 30, 2008 at 01:49 PM
7 more touchdowns and maybe just maybe they will loose by 3. Defense can't stop anyone and speacial teams feels the need to give the opposing team 7 points every game as a courtesy.
Posted by: dolphanforlife | November 30, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Good drive, way to snap back!!
Posted by: Dolfan abroad | November 30, 2008 at 01:50 PM
What is Smilley injury?
Posted by: mike d | November 30, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Can we create a turnover here??
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 01:51 PM
We need to stop Jackson now
Posted by: | November 30, 2008 at 01:52 PM
nice stop. now get 6 points by.....running it.
Posted by: mike d | November 30, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Good job, 3 and out. I hate following the game on nfl.com
Posted by: Dolfan abroad | November 30, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Bess w/ a seam that quickly closes b/c he has no speed.
Posted by: Joel | November 30, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I wonder if Donnie Jones told his teammates to shove a turkey up the Dolphins butts? Anyone remember that comment?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Maybe they need smelling salts a la JT...
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:55 PM
What comment Mandy?
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:56 PM
what comment?
Posted by: mike d | November 30, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Wildcat stopped for minus 2.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Don't like when we run wildcat on 2nd and Long
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Teddy....COME ON!
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Ginn's gotta make that catch.
Posted by: Joel | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Taking over for Camerillo, eh?
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
For the second week Jr. is afraid of the hit after the catch and takes his eye off the ball.
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
NICE ST tackle!
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
come on ginn gotta make that catch
Posted by: David | November 30, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Camarillo makes that catch
Posted by: Nick | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
What a waste of a possession.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
that is an unforgivable drop.
Posted by: man | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
In 2005 or 2006, cannot remember which, the Dolphins played Detroit on Thanksgiving.
Before a practice that week, Jones got in front of the entire team and told the team, "let's go up there and shove a turkey up detroit's ass."
The funny part was that it was the punter who was imploring his teammates to get fired up about playing Detroit on Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
I agree with you nyfinfan, but I appreciate when he goes down easy in the open field (like Marvin Harrison) so that he won't fumble or get hurt.
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Why is their punter banging it 60 yards and our guy 40?
Posted by: Dolfan abroad | November 30, 2008 at 02:00 PM
nyfinfan ... exactly right.
Posted by: kenviro | November 30, 2008 at 02:01 PM
oh....
Posted by: mike d | November 30, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Ginn's feet might have bordered the sideline even if he catches that ball cleanly.
Posted by: Andrew H | November 30, 2008 at 02:02 PM
I don't remember ever being at a game with less buzz and excitement. Terrible here.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 30, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Ginn should have had that AND the one out of the side of the end zone...may be losing his asterik this week...
Posted by: mR742 | November 30, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Why is Thomas playing the #1 corner spot?
Posted by: Marc | November 30, 2008 at 02:03 PM