EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- [Update: Kerry Rhodes and Joey Porter just engaged in a shoving match during pregame warmups.
[I guess this will be a physical game as promised.]
This is the Dolphins final game in this facility.
The next time the Dolphins play here in the regular-season, the game will happen in the new facility being built just across from this one.
The Dolphins seem to be the better team to me today. Think about it. Yes, the Dolphins are without Channing Crowder, but the Jets are without nose tackle Kris Jenkins. Reggie Torbor will start for Crowder.
Ted Ginn is active today, but Brian Hartline will start at WR in his place.
Yes, the Dolphins are starting two rookie cornerbacks and they will have their growing pains, but that's not Kurt Warner playing QB for New York today. And the Jets don't have their full set of CBs as Lito Sheppard is out. Dwight Lowery will start at right cornerback in Sheppard's place.
I would tell you the Jets clearly have a special teams advantage and we saw that in the first meeting this year. But Leon Washington is not there anymore as he's now out for the year.
I just see the Dolphins as the more physical of these two very physical teams.
The Miami inactives today are Crowder, Andrew Gardner, Lionel Dotson, Lydon Murtha, Kory Sheets, Patrick Turner and Quentin Moses.
Dan henning and mark whipple have a club, it's called the feast or famine with more famine than feast gang.
Posted by: Inimounts | November 01, 2009 at 01:35 PM
at least our punter is doing well...
Posted by: SISSY SPACHECK | November 01, 2009 at 01:35 PM
thank god it got knocked down cuz jets had a corner coming to pick it..... The offensive calls the last 2 quarterd from Henning have been spotty at best....take out that overthrow to Hartline and its been really ugly--WHY doesn't this team run 10 to 15 yd crossing patterns with wideouts and use the middle of the field consistently???
Posted by: big i | November 01, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Need to run a pro offense!
Posted by: Phinswin? | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
We need to get it going...Brandon Fields has really helped us booming punts cause he has been punting in our endzone a little to much. Sooner or later this field position crap has to go our way! Can someone say TURNOVER!?!?
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
get the base offense going then bring out the wildcat. they are getting pumped by stopping it. 3rd and 9 inside our own 20 is not a good place to run it.
Posted by: dave | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
They r running and we cant!
Posted by: Kevin | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
The next one will be busted for 10*
Posted by: Despacio | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
we can win passing...OPEN IT UP!
Posted by: OrangeCounty | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Might be worth trying to pass to set up the run here - the Jets have their safeties up. Where's Camarillo? Where's Bess?
Posted by: Mark D in London | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Damn, Davis just flys all over the place...Love it
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:36 PM
porter needs to get off that
Posted by: dave | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Horrible tackling...again
Posted by: Inimounts | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
The offense is picking up where it left off last week...nowhere.
Posted by: Joel | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Can someone put up a video link please
Posted by: Jeremy in the Canadian Cowtown | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Starks beat to the edge
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Soliai is playing like crap so far.
this game looks like two prize fighters just jabbing and coming, jabbing and coming, with no good punches landed yet.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Mando---
Jets don't have to be physical for 60 minutes.....just until they get a two score lead, then Fins will fold. Sad but true until proven otherwise.
Posted by: EmoFinFan | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
More jets highlights I's this a joke
Posted by: Standley23 | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
What we need is a little d!!!!
Posted by: D-dense | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
that's my boxing background.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Jeremy, go back and look...
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Jets definately look more physical rite now...
Posted by: Chase | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
http://www.justin.tv/mediphin/popout
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
here w go with referees again
Posted by: finfan23 | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
I think they just realized we have 2 rookie corners...
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
We are doing all we can to give them points aren't we
Posted by: Inimounts | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
REally glad I took the over....
Posted by: twitter.com/joepah | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Mando, seriously, why do we not get crap for calls.
All bull sh*t....all bull sh*t
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | November 01, 2009 at 01:38 PM
1 QUARTER OF PLAY AND NOT ONE FIRST DOWN....we are sucking today!!!
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Holy s@&t!
Posted by: Standley23 | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
These losers packed their bags for the season after last weeks debacle. Hold on to your seats this is going to be a blowout.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Come on we're hurting ourselves on defense again?
Posted by: D-dense | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
well it shouldn't be a surprise our D has sucked all year, no reason to think it'll get any better today.
Posted by: Richard3000 | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
oh oh, buffalo winning. we'll be buried in the basement
Posted by: SISSY SPACHECK | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Can SOMEONE please make a d@mn play?!
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
The D is playing lights out so far, Henning has to get this offense going fast
Posted by: Despacio | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
It's seems even right now, we just need our offense to connect on some plays
Posted by: Eddy007 | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
penalties. why are we so sloppy? looks like a hangover from last week. looks like the offense lost some confidence. get over it and pound the jets.
Posted by: dave | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
11 total yards in a whole quarter of play...did our offense decide to not show up after last week's loss??
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
where was the penalty on Vontae Davis? there was no separation!!!!
If the Jet defense is so jacked, why not run a screen or a few draws?
Posted by: nyfinfan | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Thanks acwalsh... Marc!!!!
Posted by: Jeremy in the Canadian Cowtown | November 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Pick a new team tortured. Don't call your own team losers.
Posted by: jimmyfin | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
THE NEW POST FOR THE SECOND QUARTER IS UP AND THE LIVE BLOG CONTINUES THERE.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
You can't call offensive plays SCARED! Run the ball in a conventional set and play-action pass!!
Posted by: Phinswin? | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
It might have been even until Davis got caught
Posted by: Marc | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
go to channelsurfing.net and find the fins game
that is a good link of streaming tv!
Posted by: jared | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
jets had the ball 10:19 of the 1st quarter. bleh
Posted by: tjh | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
the good news is we have more penalty yards than yards on offense in the first quarter. woo hoo. rock the vote
Posted by: SISSY SPACHECK | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Mando, I think our focus needs to be defense this week!!!!!
Posted by: D-dense | November 01, 2009 at 01:41 PM
ESPN had a nice comment today on how last weeks games was the worst coaches game of the year. Its not just the players this team is a joke from the top down. Hey Sparano try to keep your big boobs out of the way when you are running around like a cheerleader today.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
THE LIVE BLOG HAS MOVED TO THE SECOND QUARTER POST. PLEASE GO THERE NOW.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Nice coverage#21
Posted by: Finsgo | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Ok two rotten calls, an obvious no call hold and the running into that should have been roughing. The Officials BLOW>
Posted by: shaggy | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
the TE was uncovered again by the way on that last big play to edwards
Posted by: big i | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Will be critical to hold Jets to a FG attempt here. Miami's offense has no teeth today. If the Jets put up more than 17, they will definitely win. 14 points may do it.
Posted by: The New Kid | November 01, 2009 at 01:42 PM
This team makes me sick to even watch!!
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | November 01, 2009 at 01:43 PM
anyone have the link for the game?
Posted by: twitter.com/joepah | November 01, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Does anyone still need a very good link? im using it right now
Posted by: DyingBreed | November 01, 2009 at 01:43 PM
maybe the jets can blow us out today and finally put us out of our misery
Posted by: Richard3000 | November 01, 2009 at 01:44 PM