The Dolphins are rockin' the aqua tops and white pants tonight on Monday Night Football. The field is rockin' real sod again following last night's season-finale for the Florida Marlins. That means there are strange, brown, uneven patches from about the 30 yard line going in to the west end zone here at Sun Life Stadium.
I expect a high-scoring game.
I simply don't see how the Patriots will be able to stop the Dolphins running game. I know they will try. I know they will present multiple fronts that could include the dreaded eighth defender. But I just think the Dolphins have seen so much of it, they will be able to move the ball on the ground if they stick to it.
I also think the Dolphins will be able to pass the ball. The Patriots have shuffled their defensive backfield this week, benching both cornerback Darius Butler and safety Brandon Meriweather. They can be exploited.
And, obviously, I think the Patriots will be able to move the ball on Miami. I think Tom Brady can find the holes in the Miami secondary but the truth is the Patriots now think themselves something of a good running team with Benjarvus Green-Ellis in the backfield.
They think they can run it against a Miami team that has given up over 140 rushing yards each of the past two weeks and doesn't like putting eight men in the box.
So what do you have when all this comes together?
Points!
I could be wrong, but it's hard to argue with the logic. We'll see.
Come back here for the updates on the inactives. The live blog starts in the comment section below. See you there.,
[Update: The Dolphins inactives are Channing Crowder, Jared Odrick, John Jerry, Jeron Mastrud, Marlon Moore, Robert Rose, Patrick Brown, with Tyler Thigpen the third QB.]
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Ronnie Brown is dancing too much
Posted by: Hudman | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
bess is the best
Posted by: d-dense | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Hawaii !
Posted by: rand_the_fin | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
omg #2 beast
Posted by: jamesc | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
On TV, TJones.
Posted by: The Bat Dad | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
lets go dolphins
Posted by: unuka balak | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
bess is awesome
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
3RD DOWN AUTOMATIC BESS!!
Posted by: Blazzin Ace | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
O-line is looking really good..props to them
Posted by: joe1010 | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
yes! wildcat first down!
Posted by: grfdolphin | October 04, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Dick Stockton is doing the play by play on the radio. Awesome !!! Great show!!! Great game!!!
Go Dolphins!!!
Posted by: Robert | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
L:KSHDLKGJHSDKJDG!
Posted by: Marc | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
BAD pass!
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
telegraphed it
Posted by: dave | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Cannot turn it over.
Posted by: Dexter | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
bad pass...was that to obvious a post?
Posted by: REDSHIRT COMMIE | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Bad throw
Forcing it to marshall
Posted by: Lebron's headband | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Bad Throw by henne!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
hmmmm that was ugly pass by henne
Posted by: jared | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Hartline WIDE OPEN in the middle
Posted by: Marc | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Don't get ESPN - any ways to watch it live over the computer?
Posted by: TJones | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Ronnie Brown needs to quit dancing and knock people out with his knees + Henne needs not to throw interceptions
Posted by: David | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
hey Henne got some Jacory Harris all over him!!
Posted by: Mother | October 04, 2010 at 09:14 PM
thats okay, he is not perfecf, he will make that up
Posted by: eddy007 | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
come on D!
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
The coaches better be telling Henne that its OK......I don't want them scarring him into being tentative.
FIRE HENNING!
Posted by: DMAN | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
yes tjones stream it
Posted by: mikeoliver1313 | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
alright henne lets keep our head in the game
Posted by: unuka balak | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
SEAN SMITH takes a ride for 3 yards instead of tackling
Posted by: Marc | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
No progressions with Henne. It's a lock on one receiver.
Posted by: grfdolphin | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
momentum switch :0(
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Koa misi sucks man
Sean smith cant tackle
Posted by: Lebron's headband | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
where are all the blitz's at man
Posted by: jamesc | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Patriots have got to be thrilled. They already have the Dolphins out of their bread and butter. It will be Henne vs Brady tonight (no RW or RB) and we know how this is going to end.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
the fact that he hasnt thrown one to marshall got into his head
Posted by: jtlawson5 | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
He was locked on Marshall before he even got the snap. Still work to do there, but the kid is mostly sharp so far.
Posted by: The Bat Dad | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Can we please set the edge??????????
Posted by: grfdolphin | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Tell-him Brandon-tell Henne how to make it work
Posted by: David | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
hartline was so open on the pick by Henne!!!!
Posted by: 1701972 | October 04, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Misi not setting the edge
Posted by: Dman | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
henne needs to look someone off. just relax henne and get back in the flow.
Posted by: dave | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
I'm afraid folks Henne does not look hungry to me!
Posted by: koamisi | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
That helps, thank you patsies!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
brady needs to cut his hair starting to look like gastaneno
Posted by: stonecld33 | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
sean smith is the worst tackler we have ever had. If you watch him he even looks around first to see if someone else is gonna get him and if not then he will
Posted by: finfan23 | October 04, 2010 at 09:17 PM
THE LIVE BLOG CONTINUES IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF THE SECOND QUARTER POST. SEE YOU THERE.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
henne worries me
Posted by: koamisi | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
I knew he was going to throw to Marshall that time too....because Marshall was upset that he didn't throw to him the play earlier when Bess got it.....I knew he was going to him....Its OK though....Just take what the defense gives us which is wherever Marshall isnt!
FIRE HENNING!
Posted by: DMAN | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
my balls hurt...to much spanking maybe
Posted by: REDSHIRT COMMIE | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
i agree 1701972... WIDE
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
where is ike
Posted by: dave | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
TorturedDolphan, hope you stick around all game so you can eat your shi!!y posts you idiot!!!
Posted by: dbmfins | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
Did sean smith pay to ride that pony?
Posted by: Lebron's headband | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
I'm enjoying the game nude with my two twinks
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:18 PM
several streams here.
http://www.justin.tv/directory/sports?order=hot&lang=en
don't know if any of them are still working, TJones, but worth a look
Posted by: The Bat Dad | October 04, 2010 at 09:19 PM
come on D
Posted by: d-dense | October 04, 2010 at 09:19 PM
THE LIVE BLOG HAS MOVED TO THE SECOND QUARTER POST. GO THERE NOW, PLEASE.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 04, 2010 at 09:19 PM
f yeah!
Posted by: miamiphinphan | October 04, 2010 at 09:20 PM
yes, big stop let get tge ball here
Posted by: d-dense | October 04, 2010 at 09:20 PM
tightends killing us
Posted by: canesnfins | October 04, 2010 at 09:20 PM