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.
...And almost two hours late, we're kicking off.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Special teams wtf!!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Let's see some "D"!
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Lets Go D!
Posted by: d-dense | August 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
whats up with our coberage team??
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Save my seat...gonna step out back and have a quick toke
Posted by: SoiledBottom | August 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
I'm for our special teams' execution.
Posted by: FB | August 21, 2010 at 09:22 PM
Vontae!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Dan Henning is such a kidder
Posted by: grfdolphin | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Nice!!!
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
wake made that happen
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
this team sucks, all hype...i see the normal 0-3 start coming.
Posted by: brav | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
love vontes tackling
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
finatic, your killing my optimism. Way to go now i'm off to get alcohol to drown in. -thanks
Posted by: beerphin | August 21, 2010 at 09:23 PM
Tim Dobbins got away with bad coverage on Jones-Drew. RB was open but Garrard pass was bad.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 09:24 PM
he'll play in the 1st half IF henne gets enough reps before half is over.
Posted by: jaison biagini | August 21, 2010 at 09:24 PM
LETS GO OFFENSE
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Sack is all Henne
Posted by: /Facepalm | August 21, 2010 at 09:25 PM
why does he hold it so long? specially in the end zone
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Why does the Beast have the tape on his arms?
Posted by: VermontFIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Great way to start
Posted by: texasphinatic | August 21, 2010 at 09:26 PM
I GUESS NOW WE CANT CAATCH
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
I'm Not Sure This Is Working
Posted by: grfdolphin | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Anyone have a link that doesn't break every 5-10 seconds, as firstrow does?
driving me up the wall
Posted by: Chris | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
or punt
Posted by: /Facepalm | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
wow great start MIAMI
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
SPECIAL TEAMS SHITTY
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Dolphins special teams officially sucking this preseason.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
3 and out....again, at this rate henne will play the whole game........Special Teams Again!!!!Holy s#it
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Hartline is not helping his case at all. Looks like ginn out there.
Posted by: FB | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
ugly
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Did the game already start?
Posted by: jared | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
piss poor
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Horrible Start
Posted by: julico | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
this team sucks, all hype...i see the normal 0-3 start coming.
Posted by: brav | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
MANDO GO TELL THEM THIS IS LIVE
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Any links to watch the game? please..
Posted by: Lou | August 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM
And I stayed home on a Saturday night for this.
Posted by: Dave the Wave | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Turnover!!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Nice!
Posted by: /Facepalm | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
yeah baby
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
finally!
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Nice baby. Jason Allen FF.
Posted by: FB | August 21, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Jason Allen forced the fumble and Tyrone Culver recovered.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 21, 2010 at 09:30 PM
offense better punch it in
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Way to make this team Allen
Posted by: FB | August 21, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Any links to watch the game... there was one posted earlier... didn't work
Posted by: Arnsybill | August 21, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Bad challenge---Mia Ball
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:30 PM
Why would you challenge that?
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 21, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Has anyone found a decent stream??
Posted by: mia2det | August 21, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Special teams not looking good at all, maybe we should bring in another O-lineman
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 21, 2010 at 09:31 PM
GOOD HIT J. ALLEN
Posted by: Dolphins4Life1973 | August 21, 2010 at 09:31 PM
http://atdhe.net/22394/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-jacksonville-jaguars
much better
Posted by: Bonez | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Why would you challenge that?
Posted by: carlito from golfito | August 21, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Becuase its jack del turdo--he doesn't want to lose mommentum
Posted by: superPHIN | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Offense really needs to step it up!!!!
Posted by: Blazzin Ace | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
anybody got a good link to watch the game?
Posted by: ben | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
ted ginn > any returner...
thought id never say that
Posted by: test | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
one thing i learned last season was that this team never gives up. all those games we were losing they somehow stayed in then and pulled some out. Gotta like their fight for the full game. in regular season anyway.
Posted by: dave | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
firstrow.net
Posted by: Orl in Orl | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM
I don't think decent stream is the word I would use...however, I am able to watch it if you don't mind it delaying every 5-10 seconds.
HAHA
Posted by: jared | August 21, 2010 at 09:32 PM