NASHVILLE -- It is cold and gray and I'm battling a cold, but we're still going to fire up the live blog prior to kickoff today.
Looking at this game, I see it as the most difficult one of the three left on Miami's schedule. The Titans have won 6 of 7 games. They are relatively healthy. And they are at home.
That doesn't mean if the Dolphins win today, they can cruise against Houston and Pittsburgh. But this is the big hurdle, in my humble opinion.
As I reported on my twitter page Saturday, Jake Grove traveled with the Dolphins for the first time since he suffered a high ankle sprain at Carolina. It is a pregame decision whether he'll be active or not. Joe Berger is scheduled to start at center anyway.
[Update: Grove is indeed active and Berger starts at center, as I reported Saturday. Nate Garner starts at right guard over Donald Thomas. The inactives are Tyler Thigpen as the third QB, Patrick Turner, Ikaika Alama-Francis, Kory Sheets, Evan Oglesby, Andrew Hartline, Andrew Gardner and Lionel Dotson.]
Vince Young is expected to play for the Titans despite his ankle injury.
Check back 90 minutes before kickoff for the inactives. And be here by kickoff for the live festivities.
Very funny with the Rocky Balboa and chicken reference, Soiled.
One of your funniest comments.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM
SoiledBottom, LMAO, Right.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM
What are their uniform colors for the game?
Posted by: jerseyfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Dear Mr. Salguero
I call em like I see em
Always thinking outside the box
Pushing the email envalope
Soiled :)
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM
we need a good game outa our run defense today to win
Posted by: fsudolphins13 | December 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM
No one is picken us to win, not even Dan....
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Game on
"http://www.p2p4u.net"
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Is JT going to be rushing the passer today or what?
Posted by: Joel | December 20, 2009 at 12:50 PM
we are gonna win
Posted by: El danny | December 20, 2009 at 12:50 PM
We need Chad to focus n no mistakes
Posted by: Lucid879 | December 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I Believe, Dan should.
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM
wow. we're getting real announcers today
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I hate the Titans. Bunch of bullies and thugs.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Big boy pants today people......big boy pants
Posted by: SoiledBottom | December 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Armando
Just read your article about Dolphins steering clear of Divas.
IMHO-this is so you, I mean you write debate cheer and beg for a diva. In a way I think you would like to sabotage the Miami Dolphins and throw them back into a declining mediocrity slopping team that is all about me me me.
Enough of your crap reporting and learn something about what the "perfect storm" or trifecta is doing. I mean you cant think of a star wide reciever that wont make waves or spell I in team. Duhhh give me a fkn break you have been chronically crying for a diva since I have been coming onto this blog-I know they give you something to write about and stories often have more bark than bite. But enough already, theres a lot of very good recievers that dont fart as loud as you. lol
I can think of Reggie Wayne, Greg Jennings, Donal Driver even...Andre Johnson as you said is all gain and no pain. But for you writers thats someting to sink your teeth into; controversy, pain, and attidtude makes you say ohhh yes juicy. Thats sounds good. Really?
Im sure youthink so-like Henning said I like our group of team oriented recievers who know how to spell team and put team first.
The time has not come to sign that obnoctious, I in team-jerk, but rather someone who again is in the mold of what the trifecta wants-yes all gain and no pain who's attitude and GUFF is checked at the door.
I hope you get the picture but more importantly trust and buy into what the Perfect Storm is doing here. Again Randy Moss has never won a superbowl and his best chance was when the Patsies whent 16-0 but lost the biggest game of the year-the Superbowl! Dont think he will get back there anytime soon.
Posted by: Dolphins4life | December 20, 2009 at 12:54 PM
mia 24, tn 21
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Check in later Dolphins Nation
GoDolphins!
Posted by: Dolphins4life | December 20, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I am tired of the front office's and coaching staff's excuses.
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 12:56 PM
This dude needs to take a chill pill... Were all on the same side... Let's kick some Titan ass!!!!!
Posted by: Aofinforlife | December 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM
our strength is run D. fins win
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM
True, chill out bro, we got good receivers, but I also wouldn't mind a diva to chat about.
Posted by: Lucid879 | December 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Where are all my b*tches at? Check in please!
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM
It's gonna be a fine day today, after we put up 40 on them.
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM
I think the key to this game is put major pressure on Young, they need to play them like they played the Jags minus the turnovers!
Posted by: H8dpats | December 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Dolphins4life, send him an email r
Posted by: PatricMartin | December 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM
This has the makings of one great game. All the talkings down - c'mon phins so these doubters you deserve to be here.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Hello Armando and Everybody else (even NJ),
Woooooo Go Dolphins!!!!!!!
We need another big game on defense again!!!!
I am so much hangover from last night that I can't enjoy a beer during the game.
Posted by: gheydar | December 20, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Tenesse is an hour behind us right? So the game starts at 2:00 our time? Fox sports is saying the game starts at 4...
Posted by: t | December 20, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Let's do this fellas!!!!
Posted by: DolfanGeo | December 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
wow - I shoulda proof read it...This has the makings of one great game. All the talking is done - c'mon phins show these doubters you deserve to be here.
Posted by: pancanfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
honky tonk mofos
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
I'm psyyyyyyyyyyyyyyched!
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
you can also see the game and other sports with no problem at www.p2p4u.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=8507&link=3
Posted by: phinfan from birth73 | December 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Joey Porter doesn't make the tackle but talks trash anyway.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 01:03 PM
nowhere to go a-hole
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
OK ! I'm done digging out and NJ is in Da house !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Vontae!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Tip Drill!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Turn about is fair play!
Posted by: Po White Trash | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Vontae!!!!!!!!
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 01:04 PM
peezy should have blasted young
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Yeaahhhh!
Posted by: DolfanGeo | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
three Dolphins touched the int: Crowder, Wilson, and ultimately Vontae Davis.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
VOOOOOONTAE !
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Wow!!!! that was awesome!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Int!
Posted by: rand_the_fin | December 20, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Rookie of the year for sure now!
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM
losaka pro bowl!
Posted by: pancanfinfan | December 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Gibril, excellent play. Way to take advantage Vontae!
Posted by: Dishpan | December 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM
ricky pass out of the wildcat!
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM
That INT will be on ESPN's top 10 for sure.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
El Danny,
Pat Turner will get a chance the remainder of this year if there is a WR injury or if the Dolphins are out of the playoff chase.
Otherwise, it's 2010 for him.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Henne runs omfg get a touchdown!
Posted by: H8dpats | December 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Davis now has 4 picks on the year
Posted by: DyingBreed | December 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Damn, that was close.
Posted by: FB | December 20, 2009 at 01:07 PM
wish they would go to the middle--look for the TE
Posted by: big i | December 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM
FIX THE STUPID BLOG!!!
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | December 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Interesting that Miami lined up in 3 wides and Ginn, Bess, Camarillo were the players on the field -- not Hartline.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | December 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM
great. they dont respect ou wrs, so they are covering with lbs
Posted by: smirish | December 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM
We need 7,but 3 won't hurt.
Posted by: beerndrums | December 20, 2009 at 01:08 PM