The live blog of tonight's Dolphins game versus Tampa Bay starts in the comments section of this post at 7 p.m.
I watched Chad Henne roll up in his Beemer and enter the stadium earlier this afternoon and I suddenly realized I am watching the start of what could be his entrance into NFL stardom. Let's hope.
You know that dawns on me how hopeful and yet uncertain things are for the Dolphins.
Take the defense: Mike Nolan's crew tonight starts two rookies (Jared Odrick and Koa Misi), two first-time starters (Cameron Wake and Chris Clemons),two second-year starters (Sean Smith and Vontae Davis), a player in a new position (Randy Starks), and a player on a new team (Karlos Dansby).
The Dolphins defense is the definition of brand new, untested and a package full of surprises.
On offense tonight I will be keeping my eye on the offensive line. I want to see this group start to come together. Amazingly, this is the third year of the Bill Parcells-Jeff Ireland-Tony Sparano plan in which they began to build from the interior out.
And they're still building.
Anyway, tonight's game is on NFL Network for satellite subscribers. It is on CBS-4 if you are in South Florida. You can otherwise catch it here online. And of course, I would appreciate if you join me during the live blog.
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rain stinks cause cant tell how people really are. the offense looks terrible. but a lot of their speed is negated by the conditions
Posted by: dave | August 14, 2010 at 07:25 PM
guys I know it's early and its raining BUT this team NEEDs TO SHOW something on offense
Posted by: mr. mojo risin | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Anyone in here ever try to catch a wet football in an NFL game?
Posted by: Stupid | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Special teams just called. They asked me to tell you all suck it.
Posted by: Bill Laimbeer | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Stupid, please you can't compare this to a freaking blizzard, especially since the field is mostly crap due to the baseball field which is gone by the time the superbowl comes around.
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
I agree Mando. Those reports ripping Misi are from Omar Kelly. If Kelly has an issue with a player it means the player will make the Pro Bowl and be a possible Hall of Famer.
Posted by: Dexter | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Henne's #1 pass is the check down... BUT he can't put any touch on the ball! Bad combination!
Posted by: TommyA | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Face it guys, sloppy wether makes for sloppy games
Posted by: DYINGBREED | August 14, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Seems to me that Henne is afraid of throwing an interception.
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Last "Blizzard" in NY CITY was in 1978
Posted by: Stupid | August 14, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Sick of baseball infield in maimi... they cannot get marlins park done fast enough for me....
Posted by: Derek4Dolphins | August 14, 2010 at 07:28 PM
When was the last hurricane in Miami?
Posted by: Stupid | August 14, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Your right Dexter, only one ripping Misi is Omar "imma thug" Kelly
Posted by: DYINGBREED | August 14, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Nice read by Clemons on that screen play. Sparano is going to have to keep the starters in for the second quater so that they can get some reps on the grassy part of the field. You guys agree?
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Great Defensive containment so far..
Posted by: Derek4Dolphins | August 14, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Cameron Wake showing up in the run defense. IMPORTANT.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 14, 2010 at 07:29 PM
wake looked good on that run stop
Posted by: dave | August 14, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Stupid, there are no hurricanes in february when the superbowl is played.
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:29 PM
good job dolphins preseason tv station
you suck
Posted by: test | August 14, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Stupid... Not since Andrew in 1991... the rest have been near misses...
Posted by: Derek4Dolphins | August 14, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Clemons has been active so far.
Posted by: Bill Laimbeer | August 14, 2010 at 07:30 PM
When was the last hurricane in Miami?
Posted by: Stupid | August 14, 2010 at 07:28 PM
In feb..... Never, Please buy a clue, and go back to the SS... Sorry mando.
Posted by: Cuban Menace | August 14, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Damn
Posted by: cocoajoe | August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Get the jelly out for Vontae(toast)
Posted by: DYINGBREED | August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Um, their QB looking better than Miami QB.
Not what I expected.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Way to turn your head on tyhe ball Vontae! Great job douche
Posted by: Stupid | August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Gettem CM!
Posted by: Po White Trash | August 14, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Come on Vontae!
Posted by: Sean R. | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
WOW!!!!! this is discouraging
Posted by: dave | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
OK, dear Sean Smith, can you NOT GIVE YOUR WR A 10 YardCUSHION NEAR THE GOAL LINE NEXT TIME?!
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Double damn
Posted by: cocoajoe | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Terrible, Terrible, Terrible coverage by Sean Smith. Gave loads of cushion. And just stood there and watched.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Joe! What up?!
Posted by: Po White Trash | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
SEAN SMITH!
Posted by: Marc | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Oh no! A TD?
Season over!
(sike)
Posted by: Bill Laimbeer | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
sean smith looked like he was asleep on that td...WTF!
Posted by: Derek4Dolphins | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Uh yeah BOTH teams are playing in a monsoon but the Bucs are not the ones looking like crap.
Posted by: john | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Boy the corners look strong so far hahaha
Posted by: Sean R. | August 14, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Credit that scoring drive to Vontae "jelly-head" Davis
Posted by: DYINGBREED | August 14, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Hey, Po...good to have you back
Posted by: cocoajoe | August 14, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Guys come on its the first preason game last two years we where 4-0 in the preseason and it means NOTHING! Keep your heads up, I prefer they play sucky football in this 4 games than in the regular season!
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:33 PM
7-9 here we go
you heard it here first
we still have the same OC calling the same boring players.
Posted by: test | August 14, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Smith is fighting to keep his spot. Not lookin to good.
Posted by: Po White Trash | August 14, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Both corners gave up big plays... bad news... get well soon Will Allen!!!
Posted by: Derek4Dolphins | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Good to be back brother....
Posted by: Po White Trash | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Wow last time I saw that amount of Mud was at a bar in the lower east side, Though it had two scantly clad women wrestling in it...
Posted by: Cuban Menace | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Corners have some work to do!
Posted by: NoCarlPeterson | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Test, shut up.
Posted by: Francisco | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
If the channel broadcasting the game could get their heads out of their azzzz long enough to give us some f'n audio it would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Raheem Moris and Josh Freeman making us look like a high school team, not a good sign for this season.
Posted by: Earl | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
The thing about Smith fighting to keep his job is no one is really good enough to beat him out with Will Allen injured.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 14, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Send some pics CM.
Posted by: Po White Trash | August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Henne need to look to makes some plays. He is a Starting QB not a game manager.
Posted by: kris | August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Vernon Carey-penalty-all year. No passing game-seemed to work well for Tampa! No one can tackle!
Posted by: David | August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM
True Francisco Not to mention Nolan is keeping it very vanilla. Mando the qb looks good because hes throwin to wide open WRs.
Posted by: Sean R. | August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Maybe Sean Smith should pay less attention to his Twitter account and more about actually making an interception.
Posted by: Dexter | August 14, 2010 at 07:35 PM
might be nolan carroll and vonte starting the season opeaner if smith dosent start stepping it up.
Posted by: dave | August 14, 2010 at 07:36 PM
If the Fins want Henne to throw check downs all day why haven't they drafted a RB that can break for a TD every time he touches the ball?
I understand Henne is supposed to take what the "D" gives him, but defenses are going to give him the check down on every down and shut everything else down. FRUSTRATING!
Posted by: TommyA | August 14, 2010 at 07:36 PM
7-9 or 8-8 this year. The defense is still very suspect. ouch. Maybe next year boys
Posted by: boulderfinfan | August 14, 2010 at 07:36 PM
If the channel broadcasting the game could get their heads out of their azzzz long enough to give us some f'n audio it would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 14, 2010 at 07:36 PM