Tony Sparano was visibly peeved after Saturday's morning practice and one can understand the reason. In the team two-minute drill, the signature drills of the entire practice, the Dolphins looked like poo.
There were dropped passes. There were dropped interceptions. It was everything the two-minute drill is not supposed to be as no one seemed to make a big play on either side of the ball.
Here's the play-by-play and you decide for yourself:
Firsts against Firsts -- with the exception of quarterback Chad Henne, who was guiding the starters. No, Chad Pennington is not injured. He practiced. I am not going to speculate why Henne got the first-team repetitions in this drill because I don't know.
Ronnie Brown run for 2 yards.
Henne incompletion because Gibril Wilson drops an interception in his hands.
Henne incompletion.
Henne incompletion because Ted Ginn Jr. drops one on a slant pattern.
Henne incompletion as the football is batted at the line of scrimmage.
Henne incompletion as Wilson drops another interception that would have been a TD up the sideline had he held on.
Yuck.
Seconds vs. Seconds -- with the exception of quarterback Pat White, who was guiding the reserves.
White incompletion when he overthrows 6-4 WR Brandon London along the sideline.
White completion to WR Patrick Turner on an in-cut with Sean Smith defending.
White incompletion as Jason Allen drops an interception.
White incompletion as Turner drops a pass in his hands on a skinny post.
White incompletion.
White 9-yard run when he cannot find anyone open.
White screen to Anthony Kimble for 3 yards.
Spike play.
Clock runs out with team at the line.
Everyone was present and accounted for this morning, including David Martin. The tight end was ill Friday and missed practice but his absence was excused.
The Dolphins special teams work today was primarily about the onside kick. Miami's first-team hands team today was Wilson, Tyrone Culver, Martin, Patrick Cobbs, Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Fasano, Davone Bess, Ernest Wilford, Yeremiah Bell, Greg Camarillo, Lousaka Polite.
The Dolphins will scrimmage at 2 p.m. Please check back here for updates.
I will be providing twitter updates early on and immediately following. If you are not already doing so, follow me on twitter.
Yuck is right.
Posted by: DolfanRod | August 08, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Henne working on leading the 2 qtr 2 minute drill. but, damn, that reps sound awlful.
Posted by: dolfanSF | August 08, 2009 at 12:17 PM
RIP THAT A** TONY!!!
Posted by: morphin | August 08, 2009 at 12:24 PM
They are all looking ahead - don't even know why they tried to run an AM practice
Posted by: BC | August 08, 2009 at 12:29 PM
It will be alright,go Dolphins!!!
Posted by: Beerndrums | August 08, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Guess that is the reason Wilson and Allen play defense instead of offense...they can't even catch a cold. I want welker back-the guy caught everything!!!
Posted by: Midtownrawk26 | August 08, 2009 at 12:36 PM
It sounds like the guys r hung over from south beach. Let's get it together.
Posted by: DolphinDada | August 08, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Maybe the coach thinks it's a good idea our backup QB gets some work with the first team? Not everything is full of intrigue you know.
Posted by: mek67 | August 08, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Armando-
That's why one speculates, because one doesn't know.
Posted by: tim | August 08, 2009 at 02:02 PM
YO MOFO, I CANT HELP ME DROP INTS, BIIIOTCH
Posted by: Gibril Wison | August 08, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Gibril SUCKS
Posted by: Chris Clemmons | August 08, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Armando
Are you having a problem with your tweeter?
Posted by: odinseye | August 08, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Ted(Opps i dropped another) Ginn dropping a catch???? I'am not surprised, mando was there a defender baring down on him?? within 5 yds??
Posted by: cuban menace | August 08, 2009 at 03:37 PM
I wonder why there are so many dropped INts
Posted by: Ace | August 08, 2009 at 04:10 PM
cuban, did you plant any celery this year ? i planed garlic and dill.
Posted by: Cubano | August 08, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Good for you cubano, Try planting malangos this time of year though..
Posted by: cuban menace | August 08, 2009 at 04:51 PM
cuban, how about guavas?
Posted by: Cubano | August 08, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Armando
I love this sight man
Go Dolphins
Posted by: Eggman | August 08, 2009 at 06:14 PM
THOSE FREAKING GUYS ARE TIRED DUMMIES; THIS IS WHY THEY KEEP DROPPING THE FOOTBALL. I KNEW FROM THE START THAT THE COACHES WERE PLANNING WAY TOO MANY PRACTICES. IF THIS FOOLISHNESS CONTINUES, MARK MY WORDS, THERE WILL SEVERAL KEY INJURIES BEFORE THE SEASON STARTS. SPARANO AND COMPANY ARE ABOUT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS NICK SABAN DID; THAT IS OVER PRACTICE!
Posted by: bond, david bond | August 08, 2009 at 07:02 PM