OAKLAND -- The Dolphins are moving the ball. I will give them that. But they are settling for field goals or field goal tries. They connected on a 24-yarder and missed on a 52-yarder.
The Raiders, meanwhile, connected on a 44-yard bomb from Bruce Gradkowski to Jacoby Ford. And that gave Oakland the lead that they are still holding on to as we get started in the third quarter.
Here are a couple of concerns:
Chad Henne is taking a whipping. He's getting hit often.
And the Dolphins continue to get away from the running game. At one point they led 10-7. Then Henne threw an interception inside the red zone. And then offensive coordinator Dan Henning called five passes in the next six offensive plays, resulting in two consecutive three-and-out series.
Terrible.
Anyway, the live blog continues in the comments section.
Hey dummies we're here now.
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Hellllooooooooo? Where is everyone?
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Nice, I have the whole place to myself, time to kick back!
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:39 PM
I can make comments and then agree with myself:)
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:40 PM
come on phins. if henne leads the team down field and gets them to 1st and goal dont take him out for the wildcat. give him a chance
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Mando
How about giving us MORE insight DURING the game...it is YOUR blog....all the NEGATIVE comments for some gets old....Thnx
Posted by: Mike W | November 28, 2010 at 05:41 PM
I really want to see what Henne will do with different coaches. That will be the proof. Is this a coaching thing or a qb thing? Right now it's a little of both because of Hennes lack of experience but does a different coach call plays that better suit his strengths? I hope we get to find out.
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:41 PM
HAHAHAHA Mando doesn't have any insight! Bwahahahaha. He's working on his 6th hot dog so the best you'll get is mustard is better then Ketchup on a hot dog! Kidding ;)
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Can't disagree with that, Denny. Henne has no confidence at this point.
Of course, winning would fix that.
Posted by: Angry Elf | November 28, 2010 at 05:43 PM
who would be a good O coor.?
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Thanks Elf! I love it when people agree. It's always better than being called an idiot :)
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
What about that. We can run.
Posted by: Angry Elf | November 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
The Raiders just aren't a good team, and the Fins are like 4-0 against mediocre teams. They have to pick it up.
Posted by: ciao turkey | November 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Ronnie can do it, if he hits the line running not dancing and side stepping
Posted by: Mike W | November 28, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Why would you call a time out now-Sparano and I want to know
Posted by: David | November 28, 2010 at 05:48 PM
ciao, did you see my post about attendance? They only count tickets sold. There's A LOT of money in Miami. People buy tickets and don't show up.
Not only that but most of the time the stadium is half filled with fans of the opposing team.
You know this if you watch or go to the games.
Posted by: Denny | November 28, 2010 at 05:48 PM
Shotgun only way to go here. Yesssss!!!
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 05:49 PM
there you go.!!!!!
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 05:50 PM
wooooowwwwwooooooooo.... 57 yards!!
Posted by: ciao turkey | November 28, 2010 at 05:50 PM
Brandon Who????
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 05:50 PM
who is 14? Did we just go and get a receiver from the stands?
Posted by: d | November 28, 2010 at 05:50 PM
thats what im talking about. no stupid play fake that wouldnt fake a peewee player (hennes fault for continuing to do it and coaches fault for not improving it) drop back and throw the damn ball. we make a play and bam TD.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Stay home Brandon Marshall.
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
alright Moore!!!! nice job. like to see them get involved.
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Woooo! TD
Posted by: Scottish Dolphan | November 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
I wish Chad would have placed the ball a little better on that TD!
What a bum!
Posted by: odinseye | November 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
A poor man's Marshall.
We're poor, so we'll take him!
Posted by: Angry Elf | November 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
saying "stay home B Marshall" is insane on every and any level you can imagine.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Marlon Moore-57 yards-TD-let's let guy play-we don't normally let our 3rd + 4th receivers play-usually give em away to Jets, Green Bay, Chicago, etc-from Fresno State-let's do it again!
Posted by: David | November 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Longest Dolphin offensive touchdown since Camarillo in 2007.
Posted by: d | November 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Denny it's simple economics... The fins sell 90% each game... with all the choices in Miami it's easy to do something else on a Sunday. If you're in New Jersey or Chicago there's just soot and dead trees to look at.
Posted by: ciao turkey | November 28, 2010 at 05:52 PM
hey.....im in jersey.....there are also leaves on the ground now too...
I raked up 35 bags worth earlier. its a fact.
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 05:53 PM
57 yards-longest reception of the year
Posted by: David | November 28, 2010 at 05:54 PM
Marlon Moore looks like Ted Ginn. Looks only. Haha.
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 05:55 PM
LOL acwalsh... I remember having to rake TWICE when I live in Watchung... The oak trees always drop late.
Posted by: ciao turkey | November 28, 2010 at 05:55 PM
That is Henne's best throw, hands down. He hits it almost everytime.
Posted by: Angry Elf | November 28, 2010 at 05:55 PM
I have raked up about 150 bags worth (I usually use trash cans) I would estimate this year. Its ridiculous.
back to fb
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 05:56 PM
elf lol
Posted by: d | November 28, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Can someone please tell me which team represents the Dolphins, is it today's team or the one that was shutout by the bears last week? This is crazy.
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Do they still let you burn the leaves on the lawn?
Posted by: ciao turkey | November 28, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Always hated that argument Ciao. Basically it says, "we're still good fans - but hey, there are other things to do here." Total BS. Good fans attend.
So when it's glass-cutting nipple weather in the north and people still attend it's simply because they have nothing else to do?? That's crap.
There are good sports cities and there are bad sports cities. As much as I hate to admit it, Miami is a bad sports city.
Posted by: VegasPhin | November 28, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Run Ricky runnnnnnnnnnnnn
Posted by: David | November 28, 2010 at 05:58 PM
8 and 9 men in the box every play?
Time for a couple of well timed scvreen passes.
Come on Dan, don't fall aslepp right now!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | November 28, 2010 at 05:59 PM
FB, the Fins are undefeated against mediocre teams and are 1-5 against good teams. Nothing mysterious about that.
Posted by: Mother | November 28, 2010 at 05:59 PM
wait did henne just trow an int or a long td??? why is he not in there???
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 06:00 PM
when is the wild cat going to include one of our fast WRs???
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Huh???????
Posted by: FB | November 28, 2010 at 06:01 PM
oh yeah my bad we dont want to get too far ahead
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 06:01 PM
are you fuking kidding me??? Thigpen running a draw?
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Sparano almost separated his shoulder on that fist pump.
Methinks someone is feeling a severe pressure to win.
Posted by: Angry Elf | November 28, 2010 at 06:02 PM
We need to block on the wildcat and throw as well-let Thigpen run the wildcat + throw out of it
Posted by: David | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
sorry....i meant to type...
are you fuking kidding me? thigpen is playing? he frigging sucks....and ok...hes in....omg....were running a qb draw on 3rd and a mile??? jesus
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
So much for the screen pass.
Thigpen on a draw. BRILLIANT!!!!
DAN! DAN!
Awww never mind!
Posted by: odinseye | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
playbook designed by a 1st grader
Posted by: d | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
is henne hurt again??
Posted by: dave | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Vegas,
I was lucky enough to have season tickets for the Knicks in the early '70s when they were good. The place was a quarter empty against poor teams. and people left early when they thought the game was over. NYC is a great sports town, but fans are like that.
Posted by: Ciao Turkey | November 28, 2010 at 06:03 PM
vontae is gonna kill himself! ha
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Two score game, Okland has to start pushing it.
Time to dial up some WAKE!
I hope Nolan ain't drinking prune juice!!!!
Posted by: odinseye | November 28, 2010 at 06:08 PM
Raiders have rushed for 144 inches
Posted by: d | November 28, 2010 at 06:08 PM
nice return by bess..
btw...whats up with this blog??? its not refreshing for me since 6:02
Posted by: acwalsh8 | November 28, 2010 at 06:08 PM