CINCINNATI -- It wasn't pretty. It never is with the Miami Dolphins.
It wasn't pretty. Unless you a field goal kicking guru.
It wasn't pretty. But the Dolphins today escape the Queen City with a 22-14 victory over the hapless Bengals. Miami improves to 4-3. The Bengals are 2-5.
Dan Carpenter kicked field goals and the Miami offense bagged its apparent limit with one TD -- a 1-yard run by Ricky Williams.
The Dolphins seemed to be on their heels defensive in the first quarter. The Bengals came out with a no-huddle approach and scored on their first possession. Jason Allen gave up a TD pass from Carson Palmer to Terrell Owens on that first score.
Then Allen was benched the entire rest of the game. Replacement Sean Smith did a good job and came away with an interception with 2:14 left that put this game to bed.
Your thoughts?
GO PHINS! WHO CARES IF IT'S UGLY
Posted by: caymanfinfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Yess the offense needs help. But That was one of the most impressive second half defensive performances i have ever seen
Posted by: caymanfinfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:06 PM
LOVE to see that sneer on Ryan's face! LOL
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Game ball to Dan Carpenter.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:09 PM
So in review, Sparano winced at the last Wildcat call, which proves that Henning is a rogue offensive coordinator. You can run with that one in an article if you like, Armando. Check the tape.
Posted by: Angry Elf | October 31, 2010 at 04:09 PM
one of the ugliest games you will ever see.
Posted by: Eric | October 31, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Come on Mando ... use your "spell check." Second paragraph "you" should be "you're."
Posted by: zaphod | October 31, 2010 at 04:10 PM
The Wildcat stopped our momentum and the Bengals got the momentum.
Don't you get it yet Dan Henning?
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:11 PM
About time SEAN SMITH did something besides talk. Hopefully he actually starts playing. Not to take anything away from him, but, it was an obvious passing down. He did make a play on the ball in an earlier series as well.
That's the story of the game. The rest was more of the same. BAD OFFENSE
Oh well, I'd rather have an ugly win than an ugly loss, but, I'm still not thrilled about our chances...
Posted by: Marc | October 31, 2010 at 04:12 PM
THE GB DID THE SAME MIAMI TRICK ,,,3 FIELD GOAL=9
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:12 PM
So we're one game out of second place ... unless the Pats decide to lose today ... then we're only a half game out of first!
Posted by: zaphod | October 31, 2010 at 04:13 PM
MARC, DOES ANY MAKE YOU HAPPY ?
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Dan Henning will dress as a Feral Cat for Halloween.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:13 PM
MARC, DOES ANY THING MAKE YOU HAPPY ?
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:13 PM
... "half game" ... what the hell am I talking about ... I mean one and a half! Damn ... and I'm not even drinking today!
Posted by: zaphod | October 31, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Nice defensive effort 2nd half.
Offense is really not good. One nice TD drive, though.
Somehow, they need to talk Ricky out of retiring. Dude has it all over Ronnie.
Fasano has to go. Henne is just good enough to kill us for years. Hartline is no 2nd receiver.
Sean Smith managed to open some eyes today. Including mine. We'll see where he goes with it from here - does he get complacent again?
Posted by: Jimmy Jam | October 31, 2010 at 04:15 PM
It wasn't pretty, but he did relay the information in his game summary.
Posted by: B-Rad | October 31, 2010 at 04:15 PM
Okay, Mando ... you're not fixing your grammatical error because you're trying to torture my obsessive compulsive personality, right?
Posted by: zaphod | October 31, 2010 at 04:15 PM
what an incredible day phins win, jets lose, there is only one thing that could make this day perfect (besides an all chocolate haul for the kids tonight) minn beating the pats!!
Posted by: dave | October 31, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Wow. Stafford has 4 td's passing today. Henne can only dream.....
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Favre can show me his thingie anytime if he helps beat the patsies today.
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:16 PM
The Fins play calling almost makes the Canes look good...
Another game that the coaching staff is happy to keep close.
Our head coach shouldn't be happy with field goals, but pissed we aren't scoring TDs in the red zone...
Posted by: letsgofins09 | October 31, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Game ball to Dan Carpenter.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Oh boy, we're going to get the "resilliency speech" from Sparano again to explain why we play to "not lose" ball games.
Posted by: DyingBreed | October 31, 2010 at 04:17 PM
They showed more faith in Henne today....actually calling passes from deep in their own territory!!!
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:17 PM
But they have to take more chances down the field. I don't get it. If Henne has such a strong arm...take advantage of it.
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Welker makes another big catch for the Patriots. If only we had a receiver like him ... oh, wait ... WE DID!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: zaphod | October 31, 2010 at 04:18 PM
i just want...and i know im dreaming but i cant help it. i want to0 see us score 3 td's in one game!!
Posted by: dave | October 31, 2010 at 04:19 PM
DYING, WHEN FANS WILL GIVE CREDIT TO THE HC AND OC?
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:19 PM
Dan Henning is dressing as a Feral Cat for Halloween.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:19 PM
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Posted by: REDSHIRT COMMIE | October 31, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Hate to jinx our own kicker, but, Carpenter needs to break a leg. Then our OC would be forced into a little less conservative playcalling.
THE KID NEVER LEARNS TO RIDE THE BIKE UNTIL YOU SNATCH THE TRAINING WHEELS AWAY!
Posted by: DyingBreed | October 31, 2010 at 04:20 PM
I can hear Dan Henning now. "How about that reverse Hartline"?
Posted by: Marc | October 31, 2010 at 04:22 PM
KICKING FIELD GOALS IS PART OF THE GAME THE LAST I HEARED .
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:22 PM
I'm gonna throw this out there. We are having trouble at home this year because we don't have dedicated fans. Too many fairweather fans that doesn't create an advantage for us at home. Of course New England has worst fans but win at home except they also have the refs in their pocket we obviously do not. Too many weeks of reading I'm done with the team and this guy and that guy need to go. Being pissed off is fine but give it a rest once in a while and have some faith the season is still young. If you don't want to be a fan then please go away. Congrats to Miami on a hard fought win and it is great to see Sean Smith out there finally.
Posted by: Ceed | October 31, 2010 at 04:22 PM
SPARANO
HENNING
HENNE
HARLINE
RICKY
WAKE
SMITH
....................................................... TIME FOR MY MEATBALL SUB.
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:24 PM
with a real head coach and play caller...this team could be good.
Posted by: test | October 31, 2010 at 04:25 PM
Come on Vikings. We'll be 1 (well, 1 and 1/2 game out)! AFC East is the best division in football!!!!
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:26 PM
TEST IS A JET FAN....
GB........9
JETS......000000000000000000000000000
REX THE BUTCHER
Posted by: ALoco | October 31, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Yeh, Henning strikes me as a cat person.
Posted by: Angry Elf | October 31, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Not sure what the problem is in the redzone. Maybe those 1 and 2 WR sets. We need a better OC, really. 2 Wildcat plays back-to-back. Sparano, don't go down with that loser, CUT HIM LOOSE. Marshall won't be happy about this (but I will for starting Carpenter on my fantasy team, YES)!
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:27 PM
I hate Julian Edelman and I hate Danny Woodhead. They are cocky!
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:27 PM
All right Phins... Please stop calling the Wild Cat. It isn't going to work anymore.
Posted by: klndry | October 31, 2010 at 04:27 PM
henne played well. one bad throw. but he threw some pretty passes too bad the recivers dropped them.
Posted by: dave | October 31, 2010 at 04:28 PM
We need a bona fide Number 2 receiver. Bess is SUPERB but a great slot. Hartline is NOT the answer.
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Calling the Wildcat killed our momentum and gave it to the Bengals.
Posted by: R & R EXPRESS | October 31, 2010 at 04:32 PM
A win is great. But there are some serious, serious concerns with this team. 10 FGs in 2 games does not cut it. If you want to play with the big boys you need to at least cut that number in half. 7 games in I have finally jumped on the Henning needs to go bandwagon. I personally believe that he is the sole reason that is preventing Henne from breaking out. His offensive philosophy is so grounded in the age of the leather heads, it is not only a shame in the sense that it is killing this teams ability to score TDs, but if it is not stopped soon it will cause permanent damage to Henne's ability to reach his full potential. This team has ALL the tools to be a top 5 offense(including Henne), but not with a past his time OC. Sure Sparano is the HC, but the ties with Henning go way beyond those of just being his boss. Even if it cost Sparano his friendship and working relationship with Henning he doesn't have a choice if he ever wants to take this team somewhere.
On a side note, glad I picked Greenbay to win!
Posted by: /Facepalm | October 31, 2010 at 04:32 PM
I beg of you, Armando, please stop with the repetition of phrases. It adds nothing. Just poor writing.
Posted by: Linguist | October 31, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Well, Dave...we have 11 touchdowns this year (10 offensively, one by the D). ONLY Carolina has fewer. Henne again didn't get it done when it mattered.
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Mike Nolan is really beating down on other team's offenses.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 31, 2010 at 04:34 PM
dan henning almost cost us the damn game again with his wildcat calls enough is enough. Team of grinders though way to go fins!!!
Posted by: bigt160 | October 31, 2010 at 04:34 PM
QB's can be busts...I give you Matt Lienhart. Mabye Chad Henne? Lol. He's better than Lienhart but not a great QB by any stretch. So tired of hearing about potential, too. F*ck potential. Give me wins, points, and TD's!
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:35 PM
miami starts throwing the ball in the 4th quarter and starts tearing it up racing right down the field and scoring a touchdown. what happens on the next set of downs? dan henning decides to get away from what is working so miami can try to give the game away like last week against the steelers. we won but why get away from moving the ball in chunk yards and scoring touchdowns?
Posted by: ricky | October 31, 2010 at 04:35 PM
dave, while I'm not one who usually blames Henne for much, I'd have to disagree with you. Henne played inconsistent, not well. He had a bunch of bad throws (only one resulted in an INT). But even on some completions (and incompletions), he's not putting the ball in the right place for the receiver to make a play (that one pass to Fasano, not the one he just missed, the one that was low to his feet and he couldn't come up with it). Henne throws that ball better, and that was at least a 1st down. So, I wouldn't say Henne played well. I'd say average, adequate bordering on not adequate. He's giving the team a chance to win, but barely. The reason I'm not so hard on Henne is because I think a lot of it (offense sputtering in red zone and being as effective as possible) is on Dan Henning.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Peterson might break the NFL record for carries in a game today. LOL.
Posted by: OhFinFan13 | October 31, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Refs tried to give Cincy a extra chance with the "blow to the head" call. Way to hang in there Phins. Dan is he MAN for sure. Keepin' us in the games.
Posted by: NWFLPhinsfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Oh, stop this nonsense Henne didnt get it done. What a crock. Henne won this game. Kid doesnt make 3rd and 6 run calls inside the twenty. Henne looked good today and came back slinging after his interception. Henne IS the future.
Posted by: bobbyd12 | October 31, 2010 at 04:37 PM
I am beguining to believe that offensive line is one of the best in the League at least in pass protecting.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 31, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Time to go to some Jets boards and post some smack.
Posted by: NWFLPhinsfan | October 31, 2010 at 04:38 PM
They have to fire Henning!!!! His play calling is absurd!
Posted by: Mitch | October 31, 2010 at 04:39 PM