This is where it's going to happen.
The live blog will begin here from Land Shark Stadium at 7:30 p.m. as the Dolphins meet the Carolina Panthers.
As you know, Jason Allen and Sean Smith have the sniffles so they are not playing.
Brian Hartline will start tonight for Davone Bess. Bess is not among the sick players as he is dressed. Vontae Davis will start for Sean Smith and Dolphins Thomas is starting at right guard for Shawn Murphy, who started last week and lost his starting job.
wow ! i forgot how big , bokamper is . he dwarfs hilliard.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I am with NY and Super Scout. No question on the NT.
Also, I am not convinced of the O-Line's depth.
Posted by: Hayden Fox | August 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
night guard duty?lol
Posted by: payuengsnwings | August 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
count your blessings......locked up, maybe?
Posted by: Vic Damoan | August 22, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Ampd we get it, you don't like Henne and think he sucks eventhough you've only seen him play a few meaningless preseason games. You have to give people a chance before you right them off ya know? Last year as a rookie he was poised and calm in the face of adversity. He drove the team to a TD against the Cards on his first series I believe and also had a few scoring drives in preseason when it was his turn. Give the kid a chance to mature a little before you declare him a bust is all I'm saying.
Posted by: Account Deleted | August 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Good game guys.
Being a fan from Canada, I have to say I enjoy watching these pre-season games with you.. it is really getting me pumped for this season.
Go Phins!
Posted by: Lips | August 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Lex Hilliard is a beast!
Posted by: FB | August 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM
i think we keep 6 lineman on the team and put whoever on prac squad that can go and sign better back-ups. keep starting 5 plus berger and find 3 more maulers
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | August 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Yeah Hayden o-line depth is definitely a concern. I like the upside of Gardner and Murphy but the rest of them could be upgraded.
Posted by: Account Deleted | August 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Peace Phin fans, sleep well all.
Posted by: Account Deleted | August 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
If we keep doing this we'll be very hard to beat in the regular season. There are a few things we need to work on such as special teams and tackling.
Turner and Hartline looked good. I would have liked to see a little more of Pat White.
Vontae looked aggressive and tackled well.
Henne has good command of the huddle and looks very confident; I want to see him go over the top a little more to open it up.
Posted by: FB | August 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I think we need to continue to upgrade the offensive line. We need more depth. I am not crazy about Shawn Murphy, and it remains to be seen whether Donald Thomas (who looked great tonight) can stay healthy.
Posted by: Fin Fan | August 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
NYscott i won't write off henne. Big tuna is making these decisions so I won't argue with that, but there are people on this board Jo want henne to start over pennington and I just don't see what they are seeing
Posted by: Dolfandad | August 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
I agree Dolfandad. There is absolutely no doubt that Chad Pennington is the best quarterback on this roster. Is he a perfect quarterback? No. His arm strength has always been a question mark. With that being said, he finds a way to get the job done and is a great leader. Henne is improving but he needs to continue to learn the ropes behind the veteran leadership of Pennington.
Posted by: Fin Fan | August 22, 2009 at 10:40 PM
That's funny. The nightly news here in Charlotte just reported that Sean and Jason HAVE the swine flu "and will miss a couple days of practice." Armando, is that true or are they assuming crap?
Posted by: drsamii | August 22, 2009 at 10:44 PM
drsamii ...
Check out the Palm Beach Post blog ...
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/08/22/cbs-sean-smith-and-jason-allen-sidelined-because-of-illness/
According to the blog article, both smith and allen had testing done to see if they have swine flu but the results are not expected to come back tonight.
Based on the article, it seems unlikely that anyone can tell one way or the other at this point. The news you received is probably based on assumption and loose/sloppy reporting.
Posted by: Fin Fan | August 22, 2009 at 10:49 PM
NJ,
You on for your blog tonight?
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 10:56 PM
love what im hearing from vonte davis on wqam560
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | August 22, 2009 at 10:57 PM
finishing up my grilled chicken. check in at 11:O5. ALSO GETTING READY for juan diaz vs paulie malignaggi on HBO !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Does lex hilliard look so good cuz he is playing against scrubs or is he actually good?
Posted by: Jgoal55 | August 22, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Jgoal55, I believe Hilliard is pretty good. He was hauling azzz when he took it to the house.
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I am hating the fins song from jimmy buffet... Want the original back fast
Posted by: Dragondice | August 22, 2009 at 11:05 PM
OK , Boys ( ace ) and girls ( justin ) i'm live on the blog. i do have a freaking headache from watching the game and blogging at the same time. LOL !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:08 PM
NJ,
I only watched the game, can't do both at the same time. Here is what I like about tonight.
Wake looks like he is only getting warmed up. He will be a force and I also like the play of Q Moses.
Hilliard had a very good night. He is fast for a big dude you know. Vontae Davis held his own and will only get better with more playing time under his belt. Henne had a few passes dropped that should have been caught.
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Some great plays, bad game for PW and Williams again. Fin's 12-4 this year. Go dolphins.
Posted by: Ramsterone | August 22, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Ace , who was talking up wake in the past and moses all this week ? Huh ! who's the man ? The OL run blocking was much better The defense was real good again. Vontae davis was terrific, but just like last week it's 1 game . Lets give him more Time. D.Thomas was a freaking bulldozer , sorry mando . I hope the hype on chris williams calm down a little. Awful Play.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Ken from conn. If you're out there. 3 words for you. VONTAE DAVIS BABY !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:24 PM
NJ you the man...we are not worthy.
Oh yeah I almost forgot about D. Thomas, man is he something. Was it Wake that almost had the sack? I thought the QBs azzz was on the ground when he threw the pass.
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Marcus. The same for you. VONTAE DAVISSSSS !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Ace, Yeah wake ! should've been intentionally grounding at least.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Ampd, dolphindad and Damone
My last three attempts to post about your guys assessment of Henne got removed.
So just let me try this one.
You guys should start swinging from Henne's nuts now!
All three of you were wrong. In the past two games all Henne did was lead us on scoring drives.
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:30 PM
espn reporting swine flu but dolphins tell chris mortenson results haven't come in yet. truth somewhere in the middle huh
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | August 22, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Odinseye is that you?
Only because you are not blue
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Good game. Anthony Armstrong isn't making the team.
Posted by: Notlonuf | August 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM
NJ
After last weeks game I asked if anyone noticed Davis's run support. I think last week was an important learning experience for him.
Smith's illness turned out to be Vontae's blessing. One man's loss is another man's gain.
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM
And I hope we can keep Hilliard at least on the practice squad. He is running pretty good.
Posted by: Notlonuf | August 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM
I'm still pissed that they only played the dolphins song once
Posted by: Bmorera8 | August 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Ace
It's me. I can't sign in for some reason.
Anyway, what do you you're not worthy? All three of us have been harping on Wake since we signed him.
Go Phins
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Odinseye, just because you live in Henne's nuts doens't mean I want to swing from them
Posted by: Ampd | August 22, 2009 at 11:44 PM
And I hope we can keep Hilliard at least on the practice squad. He is running pretty good.
Posted by: Notlonuf | August 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM
I agree. Hilliard will play somewhere this year. Right now I think Miami has the best quartet of RB's in the NFL.
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM
game comes on agains sunday at 1 pm on nfl network or you can go to channel surfing.net to see the game again
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | August 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Odinseye,
I was joking to NJ because he asked me "who is the man". I agree, I always liked Wake, he is only getting warmed up. I cannot wait til he gets a hold of Brady.
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM
odinseye. One of vontae davis's strengths was his run support. He was the best run support CB coming out of the draft. No Suprise. Also were you harping on Moses like i was. NOOO ! That what ace meant, LOL !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Ampd
Come on dude. We can all scroll back the last two weeks. Say what you want. That FACT is Henne's proven you wrong.
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I have a pet squirrel who likes nuts. I am naming him Ampd.
Posted by: Carlito | August 22, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Lex "Luther" Hilliard is too visible to hide on the practice squad; another team will snatch him pronto. I say let's find a way to keep him!
Posted by: Super Scout | August 22, 2009 at 11:48 PM
NJ
You got me on Moses. I admit it. I guess I was too busy swinging from Wakes...er.....never mind!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:49 PM
What got me thinking about Moses was how he has a knack for batting downs balls. It means he is getting penetration. That is a good thing. Good things come from penetration.
Man I just said "come" and "penetration".
Posted by: Ace | August 22, 2009 at 11:53 PM
NJ
I'm originally from Chicago. Though I'm not really an Illinois fan, I do watch them when I can. The point is, your right about Davis. He was the best against the run in college.
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Ace
Using "come" and "penetration" in the same sentence is definitely a double word score in my book!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | August 22, 2009 at 11:55 PM
LOL@ace.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | August 22, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Well I can honestly say I feel good about where were at right now. Sporano's philosophy about competition is paying off.
PS: Armando, I feel a little less afraid of Tommy Boy already. How bout YOU?
PSS: This of course is the victory liquor talking.
Posted by: odinseye | August 23, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Sexy Lex's highlight reel from Montana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWZpM0TxbI
Posted by: Super Scout | August 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWZpM0TxbI
Posted by: Super Scout | August 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Guys new blog up!
Posted by: Ace | August 23, 2009 at 12:20 AM