Preseason football in South Florida: The constant threat of rain -- it's already showed. The humidity. The baseball infield.
Awesome!
Let's hang! There will be a live blog of the Dolphins' 2011 preseason home debut right here starting at 7:30. I'll come back in a little while and tell you which players -- other than Jake Long -- will not play tonight. I'll be interested to see whether/how long Will Allen plays tonight after missing most of the past 21 months with various injuries.
[Update: The Dolphins are announcing Jared Odrick replaces Randy Starks in the starting lineup tonight. Allen will not play. LB Austin Spitler, G Garrett Chisolm, T Ray Willis, OL Joe Berger, T Jake Long and TE Mickey Shuler are also scratched.]
Things to look for tonight -- other than Chad Henne's performance of course?
Dolphins linebackers versus Greg Olsen and Jeremy Shockey. The Dolphins are going to face very good tight end play in the regular season opener against New England. They have a history of struggling against tight ends in the past. Let's see how Karlos Dansby, Kevin Burnett, and to some degree strong safety Yeremiah Bell fare tonight.
I want to see if Phillip Livas, who opened eyes last week with a 75-yard punt return, can show some consistency or if that was one-time luck. I'm not saying Livas needs to take another one to the house. I am saying he needs to show wiggle, ability to make the first guy miss consistently, and then acceleration past the second tackler. Blocking is supposed to take care of the rest.
I want to see if Matt Moore can show the spark again this week that he showed against Atlanta.
I want to see progress from center Mike Pouncey individually and then some clue that the offensive line is coming together as a group.
I want to see Anthony Fasano catch the ball rather than have the ball boink off his hands.
I want to see the front seven on defense stop the run, something they struggled to do last week at Atlanta.
And, obviously, I want to see a win. There is no substitute for victory.
ITS OFFICIAL: FASANO SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Freaking Fasano
Posted by: Shepherd Book | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Anyone got a better link to this than the front row one? That feed is awful!
Posted by: Sohail | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Was that behind Fasano?
Posted by: redsky | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
See, even Armando supports my point. Henne struggles BIG TIME with the long balls. He hits one for ten, not good enough.
Posted by: Zango | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Hey Jeff are you going to sign a tight end? "what, why, we already have Fasano, we're fine".
Posted by: LouD | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Ya he needs to be more consistent that's his biggest problem.
Posted by: bigt160 | August 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Can I watch the game on my iPhone I'm at work on lunch break!!
Posted by: Jay rich | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Henne sucks deep. That's two TD's that Henne missed on.
Posted by: Seminole Sam | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Henne reading and throwing quicker nice
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Fasano can't get separation and his hands are suspect! The deep ball is about timing. The more you throw it the better you get at it. He threw a good one at Michigan.
Posted by: CanesRUS | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
That is the Anthony Fasano we all know.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Stone hands Fasano will cost us this year
Posted by: fin4life | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/79359/1/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-carolina-panthers.html
Posted by: acwalsh8@aol.com | August 19, 2011 at 08:34 PM
OK..I am digging this new look.
Posted by: TC | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Love me some Bess!
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
DANIEL THOMAS SUCKS!!! LOL...
Posted by: DyingBreed | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
So Beck is playing well tonight?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Fasano should just cut off his damn hands cause obviously he doesn't know how to use the damn things.
Posted by: bigt160 | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Lucky we didn't draft Gronkowski, Hernandez or FA Miller huh??
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Henne has to be able to hit the long ball, or our teams like the jets, with great corners will eat us up.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 19, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Henne struggles with long pass cuz he's afraid of throwing INTs.. He'll be ok once coaches and fans and Herald writers get off his butt.. Remember Ginn bombs....
Posted by: robbyhernz | August 19, 2011 at 08:36 PM
http://video-livetv.com/cha3.html
best stream
Posted by: timstim | August 19, 2011 at 08:36 PM
On tha Daniel Thomas run was a great lead block by charles clay... impressive
Posted by: caymanfinfan | August 19, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Money got the block.
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 19, 2011 at 08:36 PM
LOOKS LIKE BUSH'S DONE FOR TONITE. THE GUY WAS ABSOLUTELY DYNAMIC!!!
Posted by: DyingBreed | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Henne is in his comfy spot and throwing the short pass well.
Posted by: Shepherd Book | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Henne is simply not accurate with long ball. One out of ten is good enough to beat the worst team in football, not good enough to get to the playoffs.
Posted by: Zango | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Nice Thomas!!
Those missed long passes really separates the good from the greats. You just have to make those plays.
Posted by: NJ-DolFIN FAN | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Not a mention of 16 guys out for carolina
Posted by: ltcdolphin | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Henne looks much improved with better weapons! AND he's scrambling!!!!
Posted by: redsky | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Henne just needs to get that air under the ball, but he looks comfortable tonite and in charge
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 19, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Right DB, Bush is huge!
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Another bad decision by Henne. Should have been picked. Hartline wide open for a TD.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
The long ball takes some time. Be patient. Should get better with attempts. Daboll is much better than Henning with the playcalling!
Posted by: CanesRUS | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
WOW, Great job tonight Lydon!
Posted by: LouD | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Another run by Henne, yeah baby, I like that, keep the Offense on the field.
Posted by: Shepherd Book | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
HENNE'S COMPLEYTED 66% OF HIS PASSES FOR 156 YDS NO SACKS NO TD'S. NEEDS TO GET AT LEAST 1 TD PASSING BEFORE SPARANO PUT THE WRAPS ON HIM.
Posted by: DyingBreed | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
The pass to Fasano was perfect. He tried to run up field before he caught it.
Posted by: NJ-DolFIN FAN | August 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Thats Henne Mando.
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
2nd and long and a run to Thomas up the middle? Sound like Henning?
Posted by: Zango | August 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Murtha is a penalty machine!
Posted by: redsky | August 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Lydon Murtha has three penalties called him tonight. Two more and he fouls out.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 19, 2011 at 08:39 PM
We would be losing against just about any other team other than the Panthers. Penalties, drops, overthrows, etc.
Posted by: Seminole Sam | August 19, 2011 at 08:40 PM
A flag fest
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 19, 2011 at 08:40 PM
This more of a spread offence is just what we needed.
Posted by: NJ-DolFIN FAN | August 19, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Henne can't throw deep to save his life.....at least he didn't throw a pick!
Posted by: Frankie White | August 19, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Seminole Sam.....shut the he'll up.
Posted by: cmvaiden | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Fist pump commin.
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Hey Sohail,
atdhenet.tv
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Another bad decision by Henne. Should have been picked. Hartline wide open for a TD.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 19, 2011 at 08:38 PM
This is yet another area where Henne REALLY needs to improve.
Posted by: Zango | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Nice pass from Henne under pressure
Posted by: fin4life | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
At least they are not calling the Wildcat on 3rd and long. Like the new look. As always hopeful on the fins!!!
Posted by: Alex | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Why cannot Fins acquire a #1 TE ?
Just asking.
Tell me why.
Posted by: Moneyman13 | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
That was a bad read bu Henne. I backed the DVR up and saw Hartline wide open, but Henne does look better tonight, just need to avoid the big mistake.
Posted by: Shepherd Book | August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
We should have more points up! But better than last year so far!
Posted by: redsky | August 19, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Knowing Jake is there makes me less concerned about Murtha tonite
Posted by: bobbyd12 | August 19, 2011 at 08:42 PM
moneyman zach miller was on the table ireland is scared to pull the trigger.
Posted by: bigt160 | August 19, 2011 at 08:42 PM
not every pass is perfect but overall henne is playing well
Posted by: timstim | August 19, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Armando,
that one that should've been picked - it was Hartline that was wide open in the middle of the field?
Posted by: Ithaca Phin Fan | August 19, 2011 at 08:42 PM