(In your best John Facenda voice rising over NFL Films music) Lambeau Field ... It soars into the air out of an otherwise ordinary residential neighborhood. It smells great around here because the folks really know how to tailgate.
And today, it could be the site of the Dolphins most impressive victory of the season so far.
Think about that. Let it marinate.
The Dolphins are treading water at 2-2. But as I wrote in the column I wrote in today's Herald, Miami has hope they can still be champions because, well, there are no great teams in the NFL this season. Please check out the column as it tells you in Brandon Marshall's and Yeremiah Bell's own words what they think of their chances.
For both players to be correct, today is a big day. The Dolphins have won on the road twice already but, let's be honest, this opponent offers a much greater challenge than either Buffalo (0-5) and Minnesota (1-3). The Packers are Super Bowl contenders, if you ask anyone around here, and they have won three times as many games already as Miami's previous two opponents combined.
And unlike Miami's previous opponents, these Packers have a complete passing game. That, in my opinion, is the greatest untapped weakness of the Miami defense. Yes, teams have run the ball with some success. But it's the pass defense that definitely worries me. We'll see today -- with Aaron Rodgers at QB for Green Bay -- how that defense holds up.
Jared Odrick is in the house, folks. I'll have an update on his game status along with the inactives as soon as they're available. And, of course, we'll have the live blog at kickoff.
[Update: Odrick and John Jerry are inactive. Randy Starks is starting at RE while Paul Soliai continues as the starting NT. Pat McQuistan will start at right guard ... The complete list of inactives is Marlon Moore, Thigpen as the No. 3 QB, Austin Spitler, Robert Rose, Patrick Brown, Jerry, Jeron Mastrud and Odrick.
For the Packers, the only inactive you need to care about is that Clay Matthews is on the list. He's out.]
The big FISH FRY is on.
Hmmmmm fish can't cover the seams and middle of the field. Prize catch Dansby getting burned by a 3rd string TE. Where have I seen that movie before?
Pathetic fish pass coverage. Love it!
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 17, 2010 at 01:08 PM
i think we are good. the O dosent have to deal with matthews which helps A LOT
Posted by: dave | October 17, 2010 at 01:09 PM
I couldn't tell either...Seemed like there was some wrestling, but, maybe the ball was "uncatchable"?
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:09 PM
What you have seen is typical of the Packers so far this year. they settle for field goals and cannot complete drives into the end zone.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:09 PM
anyone with a link???
Posted by: Jeff F., Long Island, NY | October 17, 2010 at 01:09 PM
@Jeees
http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-nfl-2.html
Posted by: nyfinfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Sausage or Cuff?
Posted by: Emo | October 17, 2010 at 01:10 PM
I predict a fake reverse on the kickoff return today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM
stadley23 can i get that link you gave jees? if not i need a link someone!
Posted by: Austin M | October 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Come Dolphins 25 yard line..
Lets go...
Posted by: Chad Henne | October 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Block that kick-who am I kidding-you never see anyone attempt to-even though it's a game changer-I thought our special teams had improved Sparano
Posted by: David | October 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM
That was an ugly pull
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:11 PM
There you go Ronnie!
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Nice Nice....
Posted by: Chad Henne | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
good 1st D drive
Posted by: dolphininparis | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Run-Ricky-Ronnie-anybody run
Posted by: David | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Where can I see the game online?
Posted by: David | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
I like it: Dolphins had a passing sub package in and ran the ball with it.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
eplsite.com/stream7.html
Posted by: breakclub | October 17, 2010 at 01:12 PM
is crowder playing?
Posted by: krut | October 17, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Looking good guys
Posted by: Chad Henne | October 17, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Whoa, Henne WAAAY off target
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:13 PM
The Dolphins got a matchup of Davone Bess vs. LB Brady Poppinga on that. They should mine that again if they can.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Henne off target AGAIN!
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
crowder was in and playing
Posted by: acwalsh8 | October 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
ok.. Henne has 3 bad throws already...
Posted by: Louie | October 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Jesus. What was that...
Posted by: Chad Henne | October 17, 2010 at 01:14 PM
NICE...Marshall made him look good that time!
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Marshall beat Charles Woodson.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Thats a throw i like..
Posted by: Louie | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Henne right on target there.
Posted by: Utdolfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Henne is so lucky he had Brandon!
Posted by: brett144 | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
thnx just got off work
Posted by: krut | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
there's a link starts with www.pu some thing
Posted by: jees | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
that damned tip toeing ronnie.....
Posted by: acwalsh8 | October 17, 2010 at 01:15 PM
NICE...Marshall down the middle again
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:16 PM
Henne, nice passing but please stop staring at your reciver
Posted by: dave | October 17, 2010 at 01:16 PM
pitch
Posted by: standley23 | October 17, 2010 at 01:16 PM
if this henne to marshall keeps up like it is right now AND WE CTUALLY RUN THE BALL....this may be a good game for us.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Dolphins been shredding GB. I almost expect a wildcat pass now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Brown got hit immediately...Carried the defender 2 more yards
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
good spot for a drive killing wildcat play
Posted by: SoiledBottom | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Dolphins been shredding GB. I almost expect a wildcat pass now.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
ggggrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! F the wildcat.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
HELP !!! PLEASE I NEED a link to watch the game online... no coverage here in the southern caribbean....
Posted by: miamitrini | October 17, 2010 at 01:17 PM
TD Bess
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Great pass by Henne. Bullet pass in traffic.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Too early 4 that sarcasm Mando.. wait til I open my 1st beer..
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 17, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Mando, Henning read my posts!!!
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:18 PM
Right between double coverage...Could have easily been picked, but, I'll take it!
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:18 PM
nice job O. lets keep it up.
Posted by: dave | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
popinga! you gotta love that name, mandi?
Posted by: standley23 | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Soiled does it disturb you that I had the comedic wildcat reference BEFORE you?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
GO to Firstrow.net. click American Football tab, scroll down to the Miami game, pick a 1-5 link. Enjoy
Posted by: /Facepalm | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
nice TD but Henne keeps staring down his recievers
Posted by: cesar | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Even if it didn't work, I liked that Polite twist play.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:19 PM
BESS AND MARSHALL, UNSTOPPABLE!!
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM
henne haters come out whetever you are?
Posted by: standley23 | October 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM
This is the way they should have been playing all along-Marshall-Bess-and the dancing Ronnie did it!
Posted by: David | October 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Marshall is getting a ton of catches, but, not being targeted in the red zone...Wonder if he's unselfish enough down the road to accept that...I doubt I would be
Posted by: Marc | October 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Nice job by Henne, moving it well. Richie Incognito stinks!
Posted by: nyfinfan | October 17, 2010 at 01:20 PM