Joey Galloway is playing for New England and neither Antonio Bryant nor Michael Clayton, Tampa Bay's starting wide receivers, are playing for the Buccaneers tonight.
So the Dolphins rookie cornerbacks may have to wait until the regular season for their first serious NFL test.
(Yes, I know New Orleans is a great passing team and Miami finishes the preseason there next week. But let's face it, the Saints aren't going to let their starters play too long in the final preseason game.)
So this is bad news. But it is also good news.
At minimum, both Sean Smith and Vontae Davis are getting broken in sloooowly. Remember that last week the Panthers kept both Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad -- their starters -- on the bench.
Anyway, the live blog starts in the comments section below. Let's get to it.
Looking forward to tonights game. Mainly to see hoe the WR's do. I wanna see some Camarillo and Ginn play time!
Posted by: GreatY2E | August 27, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Carlito asks: "How you get so stupid?"
The Squad answers: Years of Practice!
Posted by: NJ Truth Squad | August 27, 2009 at 07:30 PM
miami 27-10 over tampa bay.
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:30 PM
I want to see some of Fasano.
Posted by: Gian | August 27, 2009 at 07:31 PM
I am worried about our starting WR's. I think Parcells and Co. grossly overrated how good this group is overall.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 27, 2009 at 07:31 PM
NJ Truth Squad
That's how I did it. You know the old saying: Practice makes perfect(LOL).
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Hey Armando, what is Donald Thomas's actual weight?? He looks bigger then the 310 he's listed at
Posted by: Steve | August 27, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Woot Fins up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: FinFanEd | August 27, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I wanna see the wide outs play today. Last game watching the Hilliard show was okay, but I want Camarillo and Bess to impress... Hey that rhymed!
Posted by: GreatY2E | August 27, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Jets fans ask the browns fans how to cope with the heartache of going thru the season with a overhyped rookie qb. brady quinn anyone?
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:33 PM
No test for Smith is mighty unfortunate. It would reaay stink if we found out we were crippled at CB in week 1 against Atlanta.
Go Fish
Posted by: Gofish | August 27, 2009 at 07:33 PM
Armando
I'm not worried about Smith or Davis's development.
As soon as they play against a few good recievers Will Allen will be relegated to the nickle and dime packages.
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Once again, Armando disappears from here
Posted by: Steve | August 27, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Yeah the Atlanta game is a great first test it will be a tough game. I am more concerned abiut tha falcons than I am the colts
Posted by: FinFanEd | August 27, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Sammo
Too true!
Too funny!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Will Allen is the best corner on the team.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM
All atlanta has at wr is white. not a worry there. gonzalez is the bigger threat and he gets negated with ryan having no time to throw. miami shuts down turner and game over fins win.
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Atlanta?
Atlanta?
Are you kidding me?
Smith and Davis are gonna start Ryan's sophmore jinx!!!!
Come get ya SOME Ryan!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:38 PM
the tall boys are chillin' and were awaiting the kickoff here in california.
Posted by: dolfanSF | August 27, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Vick shotgun spread, quick screen to Jackson loss of 1
Posted by: Ronnie Brown MVP | August 27, 2009 at 07:40 PM
atlanta can't stop the run. that game will jump start our running game some people are worried about.
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Im stoked... thank God that this game is on national tv. this will be my first glimpse of this years squad. Go Fins.
Posted by: NeilVA | August 27, 2009 at 07:42 PM
I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any team.
For mine eyes have seen the coming of the glor.....ah.....the playoffs!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Anyone know who will be returning punts 2nite?
Posted by: Ronnie Brown MVP | August 27, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Ken from conn. if your out there , my live blog will be right hear after the game , around 11.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 27, 2009 at 07:43 PM
i said some people odinseye not die hard fin fans who have faith.
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:44 PM
bess returning punts tonight.
Posted by: sammo | August 27, 2009 at 07:45 PM
NJ have lot of moxy thinking this his live blog.
Posted by: carltio from golfito | August 27, 2009 at 07:45 PM
also , i'll make observations after each quarter . Unless, of course Quentin moses ( mando , quentin moses baby ! ) or vontae davis make a big play.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 27, 2009 at 07:45 PM
NJ
I'll be there.
I might be rip roaring ripped, butr I'll be there!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:46 PM
looking for a well oiled dominating performance on both sides of the ball in first half. Tampa is rebuilding and if we are as good as I hope,this should be fun for all Dolphin fans.
Posted by: me.yahoo.com/a/kfda.ZZl1fOusMwkhC3dczU2vSqdF8GBORcLbreVyACRo7Cf | August 27, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Mando took a quick trip to Mons Venus before kickoff......hope he had plenty of twentys.
Posted by: NJ Truth Squad | August 27, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Has Mando given his win-loss prediction? Please say we are only winning 3 games, cause u are always wrong(10 win prediction, 1 win) D. Thomas big but short.
Posted by: Pozman | August 27, 2009 at 07:47 PM
James-Drew just ran THROUGH ASANTE SAMUEL!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA! LETS GO PHINS!!!!!
Posted by: AJ in ATL | August 27, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Sammo
You don't have to explain nothing to me.
I know you're a believer!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Yo Ronnie. Mando said a few blogs ago that Ginn and Bess will be handling the punts
Posted by: GreatY2E | August 27, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Odinseye,
I agree. I love the fact that we are the underdogs again.. If we get through the first three games with two wins we will be golden.
Posted by: NeilVA | August 27, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Miami first team to win SB at home?? Wooohooo let me hear it!!!
Fins up!!!
Posted by: FinFanEd | August 27, 2009 at 07:49 PM
My stupid in-laws invited themselves over tonight! I am locking myself in the room with the plasma and not coming out.... ugh I need a divorce
Posted by: souljahbeats | August 27, 2009 at 07:49 PM
check that, the plasma and a 6 pack
Posted by: souljahbeats | August 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Odinseye , You got your dark bacardi and budweiser ready ?
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Let's go fins if they loose tonight we shall all be worried... That is if we are loosing in the first half I want to see a big game to ight from ginn and brown
Posted by: Dolphan0421 | August 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Im going to try this Mando. But if I get too involved in this blog crap. Im jumping off I love you man, but I got to pay attention to the game!!!
Posted by: Common Sense Phin | August 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Screw everybody hoping we can beat a rebuilding Tampa Bay Bucs.
I don't care if it's the 84 49er's. The Dolphins are for real and were gonna make believers out of all of ya's
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
ODIN, So what "ALE" do you consume????Inquiring minds want to know..
Posted by: cuban menace | August 27, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Sounds like u got it good soulja!!
alone, beer, fins football what else is there??
Posted by: FinFanEd | August 27, 2009 at 07:52 PM
Go dolphins just remember it's still preseason let's see what we got
Posted by: KEVIN13 | August 27, 2009 at 07:53 PM
NJ
How did you know? LOL!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:53 PM
U guys notice the difference in mentality between this regime and the past. They want to win even preseason games, remember Cam thinking they were so good no starters had to play and he didn't have to coach. Go Fins, win it all. And please can that T-pain crap song, it's pain to my ears alright.
Posted by: Pozman | August 27, 2009 at 07:53 PM
NJ Phin Fan,
I heard our boy Rex Hilliard has pretty much locked up a spot on the roster. We dont have to try and come up with any more trades for Jeff Ireland anymore to deal Hilliard
Posted by: Fake GM | August 27, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Helmet to helmet by asante samuel that will def. be a fine. TD Jags.. haha
Posted by: Ronnie Brown MVP | August 27, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Souljabeats,
Divorce? You are a funny dude
Posted by: Fake GM | August 27, 2009 at 07:55 PM
I watched the Jets game Monday and was laughing out loud at Sanchez. He had no idea what he was doing
Posted by: Fake GM | August 27, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Cuban Menace
I say moderation and variations are the spice of life.
I'll be damned if I can stick to it when it comes to Dark Barcardi!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:56 PM
The reason Clayton is not playing is he's nursing a hamstring. Bryant had arthroscopic surgery and is expected to be ready by the start of the season.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 27, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Chug a beer everytime we score!!!
Posted by: Dolphan0421 | August 27, 2009 at 07:57 PM
With Rex Ryan naming Sanchez the starter and throwing him to the wolves, we can now understand why Ozzie Newsome hired a DB coach from another team (J. Harbaugh) to coach the Ravens rather than promote Rex Ryan. We are starting to see Ozzie's line of reasoning
Posted by: Fake GM | August 27, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Odinseye,
If you like dark rum you should try appleton jamaican rum... puts bacardi to shame
Posted by: souljahbeats | August 27, 2009 at 07:58 PM
I feel your pain soulja! My Wife was briefed the usual don't talk or ask me to do anything during the game...unless there's an emergency! I even went as far to say an arm falling off is not an emergency, that's why we have two!
But guess who comes in all talkative about her day...and still in my ear as I type this?
Posted by: Finnatic | August 27, 2009 at 07:58 PM
SHOWTIME
See ya at 11:00.
Go Phins!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | August 27, 2009 at 07:59 PM