Bills lead Dolphins 17-7 to start of fourth quarter

The referee just said, "This is the end (long pause) of the third quarter."

He might as well have put a period after end.

That's how it feels here in Sun Lifeless Stadium. Down in every manner possible.

The Bills lead 17-7 and are driving again. Terrible.

Join me for the fun in the comments section. If the Dolphins cannot rally, this season is pretty much over.

Comments

[David]

Wildcat may have ended this season-and a lot of peoples career in Miami

[Chris in CO]

Wildcat on 2nd and 10. 3 yard out on 3rd and 10 and then another missed FG.

I guess we need to be honest. This team wasn't going to do anything even if it made the post season.

[todd neal]

WE DESERVED THAT!!! PLAY NOT TO LOSE AND YOU WILL LOSE!!!!

[The New Kid]

They played 2nd and 3rd down to set up a tying FG, didn't gain any yardage, and missed the kick.

That's what this coaching staff deserved. They deserved for Carpenter to miss that FG attempt.

[Angry Elf]

I think we have grounds for a class-action lawsuit against Parcells.

For fraud.

[beerphin]

ultimate kicker flop

[swamy]

Henne is finally in a rhytm and they go WC on second and long?

I want HENNING's HEAD!!

[dquezada559]

I am sick and tired of Dan Henning and his BS playcalling!!! Get rid of his ass already!!!

[jamesc]

I am so sick of henning

[austin]

armando, please ask about the wildcat when they had the momentum. and, given carpenters 3 preceding misses. i hope sparano will not be ``disappointed in you" for asking the question.

[popncaps551]

I feel really bad for Carpenter. He has really been asked to so a lot this year. Has been amazing all year.

[fbd2707748]

Terrible coaching terrible qb play = loss everytime

[daganj]

i cant think of a better way to end this season then for a team that constantly game plans for 3 to die by the 3. Now we just need the media to deflect some of their questions from Carpenter to why we play for 3's ALL THE F-ING TIME.

[beerndrums]

Good job Carpenter.

[Sergio]

Wow. With more than 2 minutes left, while your field goal kicker is cold, Chad Henne is getting it done, your running game and your offensive Line have been pathetic all season. You know the Wildcat pretty much has failed you when it's outside the o-line, and you call that play? Come on, I put this game all on that play-call. It was just horrendous.

[Ithaca Phin Fan]

FIRE DAN HENNING.

Based on those last 3 play calls alone - FIRE DAN HENNING.

Why the f**k do you call Wildcat on 2nd &10 w/ 2:34 left?? Do you want to guarantee yourself the chance to run only one g*dd*mn 1-yd play before the 2-minute warning.

J***S F*****G C****T.

[Marc]

At least we have a NT

[bill_cnnrs@yahoo.com]

trust me guys this is awesome. 1-6 home record, ross wont stand for it. a whole new direction for us now, this was the worst staff ever for a miami team

[Release Henne]

Dan Carpender is a pro-bowl kicker. he has ONE bad game. its not his fault. this offense is horrible.

[The Seer]

Henning ain't doing nuttin but implementing SPARANO's Philosophy=--take a knee, play for the tie.

Fire FIST PUMP & BALL BOY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Phintastic]

I think Carp may have been out late in South Beach last night....

[el coach]

solia playing like somebody stole his spam!

[David]

Dolphins out of time outs-are f.. kidding me-AGAIN

[d-dense]

Yeah, why can't this team ever go for the W over the tie? Makes no sense, you're outta here Sparano, Ireland and company.

[deytreder]

Suddenly there is a possible coaching vacancy in Miami, the sports writers will have a field day with this for awhile now.

[PA Phin Fan]

That Wildcat call was the worst ever.

[dslong]

yep.... henning is the best, mayber next year blowcells can help us get wade philips!

BLOWFISH SUCK!!!!!!!!
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[klndry]

Damm, and there it goes.... Henning should be dragged around florida.

[Fire the Fish]

Bet Carpenter is hoping the Fins don't give him another chance.

[DyingBreed]

WELCOME TO MIAMI BILL COWHER!!!

[robbyhernz]

I dont even hate Wildcat BUT on 2nd and 10 and with Henne hot!!! Henning is officially a idiot!!!

[joe1010]

This is not only on Carpenter. When you play for a field goal instead of a touchdown this happens. This coaching staff is pathetic and it starts with Henning.

[BoulderFinFan]

henning destroyed this and last season. He should have been fired last year. I hope he's fired by the am. The time out call? That must have been henning's fault. The guy needs to be in a retirement home not calling plays in the nfl.

[bill_cnnrs@yahoo.com]

yes deytreder, now ur getting it. this loss helps us so much.

[d-dense]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[qbclub13]

It's not just his piss poor play calling it has a lot to do with the offensive design

[PA Phin Fan]

Just once PLEASSSSSSSSSE!

[bobbyd12]

Played for the tie Disgusting

[David]

No more check downs

[superPHIN]

Hmmm, does strapono encourage his team to LOSE.....i think it needs to be asked during the presser!!!!!

[gdionne]

hey grampa simpson how bout calling a running play on first and 10?

[zaphod]

We could sure use Henne's wasted timeout here now ... thanks Henne!

[Bake]

this is the game that begins the new era for the dolphins. Ross has to fire Tony Soprano now

[Release Henne]

Please don't hate on carpender. please

ARMANDO YOU HAVE TO YELL AT HENNING. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ab]

This is not on carpenter. Our coaches play scare
have no balls

[qbclub13]

Most Sunday's we don't even look like an NFL team on offense

[drfletcherdc]

This is awesome

[standley23]

Sun lifeless stadium is becoming a coaches graveyard!!

[beerndrums]

Time for Henning to put his best running plays to work.

[Armando Salguero]

i'LL DO MORE THAN YELL AT hINNING. i'LL RIP HIM IN PRINT.

[fin fan buck]

i can not even begin to voice my frustration over henning's play calling. wild cat? on 2nd and 10? with 2:00 min left at the 40ish? why? why? why? you are not even in good field goal range yet...

[acwalsh8]

Im not afraid...
to fire everyone one....
coaches pack your shiiit...
im serious....
Cowers coming....to fix this crap...

thats the remix they should have played over the PA system just now

[d-dense]

Stupid

[robbyhernz]

Run it Henning..

[popncaps551]

Check down in bounds

[DyingBreed]

If Henne pulls this out theyre selling frosties in hell!

[The New Kid]

No coaching staff in the league is as obvious as Miami's in the way that they allow the possibility of a field goal to affect the calculus of their decision making when they get inside the opposing team's 40 yard line.

If you're a fan, it's so demoralizing to watch the way these guys coach. I can only imagine how demoralizing it must be to be an offensive player and know that your coaches value field goal tries more than they do touchdowns.

[BoulderFinFan]

this game was on no one but henning. We don't run on the worst run defense in the legue. Sparano needs to fire henning tonight if he wants to keep his job at the end of year.

[dslong]

wow - middel of the field for 8 yards.... great calll henning
BLOWFISH SUCK!!!!!!!!
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[drfletcherdc]

Wow in the middle of the field