Minutes before the start of what promises to be the most meaningless game of the season:
Ryan Tannehill is going to start. He's going to start running, too, if he's smart.
That's because the starting offensive line will be a backup unit except for rookie Jonathan Martin at right tackle. The unit consists of Ray Feinga at LT, Chandler Burden at left guard, Ryan Cook at center, John Jerry at right guard and Martin at right tackle.
Crazy, right?
Daniel Thomas starts for Reggie Bush, who is not expected to play.
The injured scratches tonight are: Jake Long (right knee), David Garrard (knee), Nate Garner (head), Tony McDaniel (leg), Lydon Murtha (foot), Brian Hartline (calf), and defensive end Derrick Shelby (shoulder).
Middle linebacker Karlos Dansby is dressed but not expected to play. Austin Spitler starts in his place. Kevin Burnett is dressed but not expected to play. Gary Guyton starts in his place.
There's a live blog happening in the comments section. I'll be there for the kickoff. See you there.
here is a link I use http://www.thefirstrow.eu/sport/american-football.html
Posted by: phishead | August 29, 2012 at 08:35 PM
More injuries will really capp the seaon low expectations
Posted by: dslong | August 29, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Jack Sparrow,
You read and memorize all the unfo you want in trying to learn how to pick up girls. But until youre actually putting it to use and gaining valuable experience. Youre just an walking encyclopedia of babbling poop.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:38 PM
Dolphin starting defense on the field except for Dansby, Burnett.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:38 PM
IDK...this college playbook hasn't looked very well against the NFL defense playbook the last three games.
Not sure what two weeks before season opener will do for a college QB.
Posted by: JackSparrow | August 29, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Should have mentioned earlier, Clyde Gates starts for Fasano.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:40 PM
anyone have a link to tha game?
Posted by: whit everhart | August 29, 2012 at 08:41 PM
timing jack sparrow
Posted by: cavette | August 29, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Huh? that doesnt make sense
Posted by: PhinFan4Life | August 29, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Is Naanee on the Bubble?
Why Start him and Not Bess?
Could it be?
Posted by: Dashi | August 29, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Marcus Thigpen, a RB, in the slot on passing down.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Timing? LOL!!!! We're not even sure who is going to be on the team from week to week.
Try again please.
Posted by: JackSparrow | August 29, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Oscar is not sushi. Sushi says sushi is sushi.
Sushi also say dashi is douchey. Sushi dink you have many toll.
Sushi says bye.
Posted by: Sushi | August 29, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Drop meter for Dolphins receivers tonight at 1. (Naanee)
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Naanee drops, whats new? Our recievers worse than what will be available on the waiver wire. Pathetic!
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:45 PM
I would have dropped that death warrant also. Wrong read from Tanne.
Posted by: JackSparrow | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 PM
star counting drops..
Posted by: sagneul | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Butterfingers Nanee has no heart lets trade him for a bucket of chicken
Posted by: jetkiller | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Well, if you throw it at Brandon Marshall 20 times he'll catch 10 of them. LOL
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Cut naanee
Posted by: ChadPenn | August 29, 2012 at 08:46 PM
I've seen enough of Naanee to cut him. Let alone start the guy, unreal, bet if he is cut not one team would call him
Posted by: Steve | August 29, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Your boy Naanee needs to be CUT at halftime....enough!
Posted by: NC Fan | August 29, 2012 at 08:47 PM
naanee is scared...
Posted by: austin | August 29, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Thats cause you´re not a NFL Wr Sparrow... but Nanee??...
Posted by: sagneul | August 29, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Koa Misi on the blitz ... unblocked to the QB and missed him.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Misi misses sack ,,,
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Look like Misi thought he was playing flag football in the whiffed miss of the qb sack.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:49 PM
First team D against a second string QB?
And they still can't stop him.
This team is beyond bad.
Posted by: JackSparrow | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Naanee is a pu#%y! Afraid to get hit. Don't need him. 2 catches that's it.
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
ouch...
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Missi had a clean shot on Qb an "Missi-ed"
Posted by: sagneul | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
I could have sworn Misio reach for the qb's flag.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Misi- another Ireland bust
Posted by: 72perfectstill | August 29, 2012 at 08:50 PM
anyone have a link for the game????
Posted by: mariposa | August 29, 2012 at 08:51 PM
This Naanee dude sucks...And Omar Kelly was talking about the guy as if he's the second coming of Jerry Rice or something...Shows you what he knows...LOL!!
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | August 29, 2012 at 08:51 PM
WOW.... 1st string D against the plowboys scrubs.... they look good.... NOT!!!!!
Posted by: dslong | August 29, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Nanee- another Ireland free agent bust
Posted by: 72perfectstill | August 29, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Marshall sucks too.
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | August 29, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Does anyone know if that's our 1st team d against their 2nd team offense....god I hope not because we can't even beat other teams benches
Posted by: cmvaiden | August 29, 2012 at 08:52 PM
can you say cam cameron 1-15
Posted by: dslong | August 29, 2012 at 08:53 PM
second string defense pkaying ... no solia, ordrick etc
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:53 PM
Mark my words. 1-15. 2-14. Maybe 3-13.
There will be college teams better than this crap team that a crappy GM build! Hahahahahahahaha LMFAO!!
Posted by: ray | August 29, 2012 at 08:53 PM
Even our D can get a sack when the qb holds the ball for 8 seconds.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:54 PM
If Ted Ginn Jr and Ernest Wilford had a baby his name would be Legado Naanee
Posted by: jetkiller | August 29, 2012 at 08:54 PM
First team D played firsy series 3 and out then the subs have come in.
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:54 PM
www.thefirstrow.eu
Posted by: jv | August 29, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Thank god originalOC.....I was worried. (more than I already am)
Posted by: cmvaiden | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
The problem is not Tannehill folks, we have only 1 wr, Devon Bess.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Misi, another great second round pick by our GM...
Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
jetkiller you are correct , nice
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Yeah Armando real crazy especially since they are going against dalls 2nd/3rd D unit...
Posted by: BaskinRobins | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Jabar Gaffney and Chris Cooley need to get signed...oh and bring Welker back lol
Posted by: Nick | August 29, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Ted Ginn Jr would be our 2nd best wr if he were still on the roster today.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Armando,
When are you going to write an article that exposes Ireland for being a complete and utter failure?
Stop trying to suck up to management and expose the buffoonery
There is more life in that pyramid mausoleum near the DAAAFINS training camp than in this organization.
Posted by: Neil's GhosT | August 29, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Not much to write home about. You can see Spitler can read very well but slow to get to the ball.
Posted by: oscar canosa | August 29, 2012 at 08:57 PM
even the announcers sounded surprised Nanee made the catch.. LOL
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Naanee finally caught a ball!
Whooooo WHOOP!!!!!
Posted by: Coalition To Get Coalition Out Of The Closet | August 29, 2012 at 08:58 PM
Link to the game
http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/137886/1/watch-miami-dolphins-vs-dallas-cowboys.html
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | August 29, 2012 at 08:58 PM
Neil, you think I suck up to management? Do you EVER read this blog or my columns?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 08:59 PM
The disappointing Thomas pushes the pile 4yds. LOL
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:00 PM