The Dolphins, who had 13 turnovers in 16 games, had 4 in the first three quarters Sunday and trailed Atlanta 16-0.
By the third quarter, the Dolphins base offense worked so anemically, they resorted to several gadget plays, including one that had Ted Ginn Jr. taking the handoff from Pat White on an end around option pass (Ginn kept the ball and ran). Atlanta linebacker Mike Peterson caused a fumble that led to a field goal and had an interception that led to Tony Gonzalez's first touchdown catch as a Falcon. Gonzalez has now reached 11,000 receiving yards for his career.
Mando the but whipping was only on OLINE. and Fasano not being able to hold on. Really when you look at it it is ALL on the Oline.
Posted by: get it right! | September 13, 2009 at 03:40 PM
i won't be fooled by the yardage gained but it will help the stats . good grief!
Posted by: finfan23 | September 13, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Go Vern!
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 03:41 PM
He was across the los anyhow.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Give him time we can execute....Guys who is out there that we can possibly pick up on OLINE
Posted by: get it right! | September 13, 2009 at 03:41 PM
What a shock, offensive line play costs Miami a TD.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I hope Jake watches this game tape &learns from it. He should be embarrassed
Posted by: Krome24s | September 13, 2009 at 03:42 PM
My Sphincter was tight before the game started but after this total violation I'm not so tight anymore.
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 13, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Holding on Carey!
It would not have mattered he was pass the line.
Why are we throwing to Fassino again????
Posted by: Pembroke Pines DOLFAN | September 13, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Just like last year in here. Waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Posted by: Lou | September 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
We don't need new bodies, just need these guys to get their heads out of their a****!
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
this drive has eaten up nearly four minutes. It may be a scoring drive. but it is also a loser drive.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
what in the world chad!
Posted by: finfan23 | September 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Vernon getting beaten twice in one play by Kroy Biermann, who the Dolphins are making look like Bruce Smith.
Posted by: twitter.com/DavidJNeal | September 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
What was that?
Posted by: Richard3000 | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
we need too come together and change QB's chan henne is our person send him back 2 NEW YORK SORRY MORTHER FUC
Posted by: greg196478@msn.com | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
wooohooo! hartline!!
Posted by: finfan23 | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Do they realize their down by 19 and not 7 or less?
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
chad has no fight in him, he is gutless
Posted by: ziggy | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
At this point, miami only trying to avoid being shut out in an opener for the first time since 1983.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
What the he'll was that ...wasted 3rd down play
Posted by: Krome24s | September 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
can you say dink and dunk?
Posted by: Lew | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
onside kick
Posted by: LOL | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
THAT was a beautiful play! Yay!
Posted by: finfan23 | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
We are who I thought we were.
Posted by: Chris | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
U still suck Stinkington.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
A score, Ricky has played Okay today.
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
WOW!! That last play on 3rd down says it all.
Maybe a sack on 4th down??????? No, its hartline an OSU receiver (I have got to find a way to like this guy cause I hate OSU!!!)
Finally! Thank GOD--you answered my prayers! TD We are on the board!
Posted by: Pembroke Pines DOLFAN | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Yay td.
Posted by: Richard3000 | September 13, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Shoulda gone for 2 there; very stupid. You have nothing to lose by doing it.
Posted by: Andrew H | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Sparano has had a year to "fix" th O-line.
Posted by: cocoajoe | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Why would you not go for 2?
Posted by: Sark | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
This game is completely diff if Pat White hits Ginn.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
offense still looks preseason ready
Posted by: LOL | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
yes takes time for oline to gel, we all know that, you suggesting someone gets cut from this? coaches chose these guys, no injury forced decisions here
Posted by: Tom | September 13, 2009 at 03:46 PM
WHY DIDNT WE GO FOR TWO??? Only possible way to win! We would have needed touchdown and field goal in 3:21 left. You never know if someone is going to fumble etc. OR we recover kick. That's ridiculous
Posted by: finfan23 | September 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
We'll get better...sloppy mistake filled game for the 'Phins offense...
Posted by: Krome24s | September 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
This is not a coaching issue. The players on this team are either too old, too young, or just plain SUCK.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | September 13, 2009 at 03:47 PM
WTG RW but why not go for 2? 2 td's + 2 two pointers + FG = 19. Yeah seems kinda unlikely, give the extra point unit the work instead.
Posted by: Furious D | September 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Shutout avoided, And Pre-Season means crap!
Posted by: Knight | September 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
tough to win in this league when your offense is a dink and dunk non vertical threat. you have to play perfect mistake free football and that's a stretch at best.
Posted by: mike d | September 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Defense has been strong today....we cannot turn the ball over and expect to be in games with our offense...that's all the analysis you need..
Posted by: Benz | September 13, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Wow. Same ol offence zzzzzzzzz. We desperately need a playmaker on offence. Can't watch this mess anymore.
Posted by: Phinatic | September 13, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Atlanta is treating us like Red headed step children
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 13, 2009 at 03:49 PM
ok so, without the turnovers(like last year) the fins win this game. they won't be turning it over like this often. this isn't doomsday....pull yourself together man
Posted by: severinno | September 13, 2009 at 03:49 PM
And the nyj won how ironic
Posted by: Richard3000 | September 13, 2009 at 03:51 PM
As hootie and the blowfish once said "the dolphins make me cry."
Posted by: Miaballa22785 | September 13, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Who would you rather have now? Jake Long or Matt Ryan? Jake should only cash 10% of his pay check.
Posted by: Phinatic | September 13, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Have fun watching these douche bags get stomped at home next week. Should be fun though seeing all the stars on the red carpet bc that's what every football fan cares about.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | September 13, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Phinatic give it a rest. The pick happened, deal with it.
Posted by: Cheeez | September 13, 2009 at 03:53 PM
freeney will own long next week
Posted by: LOL | September 13, 2009 at 03:53 PM
We have playmakers! We need a QB that can get them the ball. Watch and see how many times Ginn is open DEEP. You know, that area of the field our QB doesn't even look. I miss Marino :(
Posted by: Marc | September 13, 2009 at 03:53 PM
the reason we win not be a great team one name.Hudson Houck.He did more with a less talent 2 and 3 years ago.
Posted by: mike | September 13, 2009 at 03:53 PM
So wildcat/spread offense production today was 4 yards on three plays.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 13, 2009 at 03:54 PM
The stink from the playoff game still remains w/ the offense.
Posted by: Joel | September 13, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Wow. Glad thats over.
Posted by: Po White Trash | September 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Mia just go an ass whooping
Posted by: Miadolfan83 | September 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
It is over....OLINE needs work or it will be a very long season.
Posted by: Cheeez | September 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Way to start the year guys. Oh, did I mention I want to punch Pennington in the face? At least HBO has good shows on tonight...Piece!
Posted by: Marc | September 13, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Interesting how the "O" line really played bad...didn't Sparano fire the OL from last year and hired someone else who he thought was better?
Posted by: tzey | September 13, 2009 at 03:56 PM