The Dolphins were in the red zone. Trouble right?
It has been this year.
But not in the first quarter of this game.
From the 10 yard line, Chad Henne faked to Clyde Gates on the end around and threw back the other way to Daniel Thomas who had a wall of screen pass blocker set up.
Thomas scored his first TD of his career. And the Dolphins lead 7-0.
The live blog continues in the comments section below.







Hey, at least we're not Seattle
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 25, 2011 at 01:42 PM
#1
Posted by: Yeah! | September 25, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Sorry @Yeah! gotcha
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 25, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Carey has shoulder injury possibly returning
Posted by: mike d | September 25, 2011 at 01:44 PM
I just wanted to be clear, was that the 2nd round bust everyone talks about making that nice play for the first score of the game? Same guy?
Posted by: Craig M | September 25, 2011 at 01:44 PM
The internet here is terrible folks. Stick with me while I try to work it out.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 25, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Has YEAH! lost a step or is it bad coaching ?
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 25, 2011 at 01:46 PM
2nd and 18...run?
Posted by: Big I | September 25, 2011 at 01:46 PM
Mando! they have dial up?
Posted by: mike d | September 25, 2011 at 01:47 PM
D Thomas wiffed on the blitzing lb.
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 01:48 PM
WHAT? Why, a FG attempt there? We r killing them in the passing game...
Posted by: Big I | September 25, 2011 at 01:48 PM
What Mando? Are they running dial-up?
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 25, 2011 at 01:48 PM
It was from waaay out, but Dan Carpenter should be able to make a 51-yard FG.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 25, 2011 at 01:49 PM
yeah and Jerry and Columbo got overwhelmed.
Posted by: mike d | September 25, 2011 at 01:49 PM
If we let them hang around it might be trouble.
Posted by: KBrad | September 25, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Always always always so conservative, hopefully Carpenter keeps sucking so offense is forced to play more aggresively
Posted by: Joey | September 25, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Remember when Carpenter was automatic?
Posted by: Jay-Mo | September 25, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Agreed Armando. Need Carpenter to get his act together or he'll need to start looking over his shoulder.
Posted by: Craig M | September 25, 2011 at 01:50 PM
No Fistpump! FG wide left.
Posted by: mike d | September 25, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Gonna need a new fg kicker. Fistpumper has worn his leg out over the past 2 seasons.
His legs have had 5yrs worth of kicks in 2 seasons!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 01:50 PM
add place kicker to our list of needs.
Posted by: dave | September 25, 2011 at 01:51 PM
I just wanted to be clear, was that the 2nd round bust everyone talks about making that nice play for the first score of the game? Same guy?
Posted by: Craig M | September 25, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Is this coming from the guy who said 19 times the Pats and Jets did nothing to improve themseleves and that the fins did the most to improve? How's that again? Care to fess up? Or just throw darts?
Posted by: Sr. Crow | September 25, 2011 at 01:51 PM
this game should be a blowout right now.....thankfully the brownies are playing miami*lmao*
Posted by: superPHIN | September 25, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Sr. Crow,
How are you boys Plaxico and Haynesworth working out? Big game last week for Plaxico...ZERO catches for ZERO yards in a 32-3 victory. Good game!! How's Haynesworth looking today? What's that? He's hurt again? Big surprise!! How about Braylon Edwards? Knee surgery again? Ahh....OK, have a good day!!
Posted by: Craig M | September 25, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Miami is about to let a team thy've thoroughly dominated tie it up. How many points can Miami leave on the field this season? This game shouldn't be close right now.
Posted by: The New Kid | September 25, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Now this is the defense I remember! Pathwtic!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 01:54 PM
no pass rush grat catch tie game
Posted by: tony in miami | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Sean Smith, 1/2 of best CB duo in NFL? LOL...that ball hung forever
Posted by: Big I | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Sean Smith....
Posted by: Joey | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Josh Cribbs beat one-on-one coverage of Sean Smith for a TD.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Now it's a game!
Posted by: PriceMaster | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Sean "faker" Smith!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Fumble in Cleveland territory. Predictable missed field goal attempt. And suddenly a game the Dolphins have dominated is tied.
Pathetic.
Posted by: The New Kid | September 25, 2011 at 01:56 PM
This is why I do not get my play information from bloggers or people in a chat room.
BRANDON MARSHALL was the Dolphin WR on the fake end around on the Dolphin Defense.
Posted by: LikeUntoGod | September 25, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Wow... Is there a reason WHY Sean Smith decided to go BEHIND Cribbs on that pass???? Rather than contend for it????
Posted by: dquezada559 | September 25, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Ugh, here we go.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Smith was in position to defend the ball but for some reason just didnt! Way to go 1/2 of the best corner duo in football!
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
I hate Randy Cross as an anouncer. Even when the Dolphins make a good play he praises the Browns.
Posted by: dbmfins | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Yeah, Sean Smith sucks...
Posted by: charlieb | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Sean Smith...wow, how about actually jumping for the ball next time.....*lmao*
Posted by: superPHIN | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Really. Sean Smith is bigger than the receiver, yet decides the best place to be is to run behind him. So much for that best CB tandem
Posted by: Wesley | September 25, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Sparano is mental retard
Posted by: beckmb | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
There was a wide open receiver streaking down the opposite sideline for a TD that McCoy didn't throw to.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Browns and Dolphins tied in the second quarter.
Who would have thunk it.
Oh, before all you Sean Smith haters roll in he was anointed the starter by management. Does this mean they don't know what talent is? Or does it mean they do but Sean is just an idiot.
Seem obvious to me they both are equal.
Posted by: Tony Suckrano | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
We need to start playing like we need touchdowns. I don't know what has happened to Carpenter, but I say we take the field goal option off the table for the day.
Does Carpenter have some sort of undisclosed injury or personal problem right now? How can he be such a polar opposite this year to last?
Posted by: zaphod | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
UGH! Need a drink. Smith looked lost on that TD
Posted by: mike d | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Sean Smith looked like a lost child looking for his mommy on that TD. Come on.
Posted by: gman3586 | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
WALK WITH ME AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU ;)
Posted by: SALVATION TWEET | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Cam "lootin" Newton 7/15 64 yards
Posted by: SoiledBottom | September 25, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Craig, stick to the question I asked you. Who cares how those guys worked out. Those teams are not afraid to take low risk gambles. Plaxico you forgot to mention came through when it counted in the 4th qtr game 1 to help them WIN.
NE 2-0
NY 2-0
Mia 0-2
So again, please tell us how we are the most improved team in the division. You only said that 19 times.....try responding to the question instead of weaseling out of it.
For once man up and admit your were wrong.
Posted by: Sr. Crow | September 25, 2011 at 01:59 PM
This team is bad.....guess JT needs to give best man smith an @ss thrashing for that one*lmao*
Posted by: superPHIN | September 25, 2011 at 01:59 PM
It's all about knowing where the ball is. You need to turn around and find the ball and adjust your body. Our CBs are NOT gifted with that talent.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | September 25, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Reggie Bush has to get his head outta his butt.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | September 25, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Tony can't survive an 0-3 start. Either they unleash Henne or they play it safe for the rest of the game.
My money is on playing it safe.
Posted by: Tony Suckrano | September 25, 2011 at 02:00 PM
these dolphins corners are impostors, the best tamden corner? what a pretenders
Posted by: tony in miami | September 25, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Sr. Crow,
You're going to have to go back and show me where I said that 19 times. You'll have to get somebody else to find it for you because you obviously can't read.
What I said, if you care to take the time to actually bother read is that I thought it was hilarious how every offseason move the Pats and Jets made were praised and everything we do it wrong. I think I've just shown you that's not the case.
Enjoy the game....
Posted by: Craig M | September 25, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Henne fade to gates would be nice right about now
Posted by: MiamiD20 | September 25, 2011 at 02:01 PM
This Reggie Bush in between the tackle experiment needs the plug pulled on it right away! Sparano are you insane?
Posted by: DyingBreed | September 25, 2011 at 02:01 PM
3-and-outs. Killers.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | September 25, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Bravo stupid ream
Posted by: beckmb | September 25, 2011 at 02:02 PM