We're blogging live from EverBank Field starting at 7:30 p.m.
Meet me in the comments section for that extravaganza.
Things to look for tonight:
Biggest issue -- The interior offensive line. It is time to settle on some guards, folks. I reported last week that Joe Berger has won the starting job at center. But LG Richie Incognito, RG John Jerry, Cory Procter, and Donald Thomas have been mixed and matched so much we really cannot say with certainty the starting combo for the season opener is set. Yes, Jerry is a favorite to win a job. Obviously Incognito is getting his chance as well. But tonight will go a long way in deciding whether they keep their advantage. One thing to know is the club is somewhat disappointed that Thomas has not improved sufficiently as he gets ready to start his third season. The former rookie sensation hasn't really progressed as much as they hoped.
Interesting Issue One -- Patrick Turner was impressive in last week's preseason opener. Can he be a factor two weeks in a row? If he can, I would tell you he will all but assure himself of a roster spot. I want to believe that Greg Camarillo is going to make this team based on his history, experience and dependability. But I want to see Turner and Marlon Moore push him.
Interesting Issue Two -- The kick return spot makes me wonder what's going on because, let's face it, the team doesn't really want Patrick Cobbs to win the job. The Dolphins want someone else to be their primary guy with Cobbs as an offset returner. So my eyes are on Nolan Carroll. It could be a big night for Carroll. He's from the Jacksonville area. He's fast, he's got a reputation for having good hands, and he's going to be on the team. Watch to see if he makes a case for winning the job tonight.
Late-game reason to watch: Nate Ness has opened the eyes of coaches and with Will Allen's status uncertain through the first week of the season, the team is hoping Ness follows a nice outing against Tampa Bay with a nice outing against the Jags. We shall see.
I'll update here with any pregame news. Right now, it is raining at the stadium. But at least there is no mud because, well, there is no baseball infield.
See you at the live blog.
Boy he's quick...
Posted by: mntmanfinfan | August 21, 2010 at 10:26 PM
I own this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tim stim | August 21, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Gibril Wilson avoids more embarrassment this year by tearing his acl and mcl.
Posted by: Ripasso | August 21, 2010 at 10:27 PM
jaison biagini, you just nailed it. I see at least 4 that wont be on the team, and might not even last through the first cuts. It all about giving people their shots to make the team.
Posted by: /Facepalm | August 21, 2010 at 10:27 PM
some perspective: When the D has to start defending from the 40 everytime due to the bad kick coverage...that is hard.
Posted by: Orl in Orl | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Should never had moved Bokamper to DE... was a better LB
Posted by: Arnsybill | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
have most of you ever seen a preseason game before.... do you expect us to hold them to zero yards!!!
Posted by: tony | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
There you go nollan, tedd ginn who*lol*
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Nice return by Caroll
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
good return by Carroll!!
Posted by: tony | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
starks is a beast i think he just answered the quyestion of playing NT
Posted by: beerphin | August 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM
they need to teach these kids how to run with the ball in the right hand. he lost maybe 10 yrd on that return!!! good job though
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
I love Pennington.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Pennington to Marshall for 37 yards. Marshall wasn't open and still Pennington threw it. Just the way it should be.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Yets are tearing it up ... 9-3.
Posted by: mntmanfinfan | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
pennington's ball looked like a freethrow
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
There is Marshall specialty!!
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
MARSHALL
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Nice Marshall! That's what he was brought in here to do. Finally a number 19 who can make plays!
Posted by: FB | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
the number of the beast............ 19!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: scott alderson | August 21, 2010 at 10:29 PM
hahahahahahahahaha!!
Posted by: mntmanfinfan | August 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Jimmy Cefelo is awful.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Cornerbacks Look Aweful. Offense Looks Crazy Good.
Posted by: dishpan | August 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM
a real corner would have picked that off
penny is lucky marshall was going against a scrub
Posted by: test | August 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Thought it would have been good for Henne to try 2 minute drill
Posted by: mntmanfinfan | August 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM
i told everyone here but non you listened to me
Posted by: tim stim | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
i love pennington airing it out but his arm is so slow i thought it was gonna be intercepted for like 10 seconds
Posted by: beerphin | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
henne needs to trust marshall on some passes like that.
Posted by: jaison biagini | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
151.2 QB rating for Henne. Pretty sure it would be perfect or at least pretty damn close.
Posted by: /Facepalm | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
first teamers are getting pulled.. pennington is in and proctor is in on line... great job by our first team offense!!!
Posted by: tony | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
i think grove won the starting job back
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:31 PM
marshall was up against a 2nd string CB...
penny's pass was so bad
Posted by: test | August 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM
we have issues with our secondary.
Posted by: BoulderFinFan | August 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Test, isn't it past ur bedtime?? Middle school starts early
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Think about this: Henne finished the night 11 of 14.
But he would have been perfect 14 of 14 save the three drops by Ricky, Marshall and hartline.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Get the starters out of there, Tony.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM
they should have invoked the infield fly rule on Penny's pass
Posted by: dramo | August 21, 2010 at 10:33 PM
i got a woody on that catch
Posted by: tim stim | August 21, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Henne was good, no doubt.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:33 PM
take marshall out...
no need for this
Posted by: test | August 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
dramo lmao
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
test, why re you here? marshall has been doing that for 4 years now, against starters. you have to throw some to him even when he is covered and trust him to either catch it or knock it down
Posted by: jaison biagini | August 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
How bad is the Jaguars' pass rush?
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
well first team d was so so.. only 1 sack and a couple big pass plays... but held them to 7 yards on 7 rushing plays... damn good... our kick off returns have been good... our coverage SUCKS!!!! thats my only concern heading into this year!!
Posted by: tony | August 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM
SMART PENNINGTON
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Test this....
Posted by: mntmanfinfan | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Fair weather Dolphin fans, please stop posting comments here.
Posted by: dk | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Maury Willis? It is Maury Wills, jack ass.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
there that college 40 time he said he was running
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
armando,
henne had the one incompletion going to marshall in the endzone that was knocked down.
Posted by: jaison biagini | August 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Really looks like they want to test the chemistry between Penington and Marshall
Posted by: darncart | August 21, 2010 at 10:36 PM
LOL
Yets 3 fg's were all after muffs or a fumble after they punted.
Posted by: Boardwalk | August 21, 2010 at 10:36 PM
yeah get out fair weather fans this is a fl team
Posted by: tim stim | August 21, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Ronnie brown, sweet feet!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
Pennington is money.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
These guys need to PLAY to get their timing down and get in sync. Please stop with someone might get injured so take them out. These guys are pro's who want to be out there playing, not sitting on the bench watching
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
ok this gonna be a very interesting season
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM
Marshall another great block
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 10:38 PM
I think they HAVE their timing. That is why I want them out.
Posted by: Dexter | August 21, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Penningston's passes don't look as smooth as Henne's, but he seems more poised out there.
Posted by: darncart | August 21, 2010 at 10:39 PM