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.







RT played with minor league O line. Got the ball out. Looked like a 7 year vet. Looked like Bret Favre in his prime. Yes, I will blame the refs and drops when the refs miss clear interference calls in the end zone and #19 drops a ball in his hands.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 PM
We are probably witnessing a great future tandem on the R side of the OL. Jerry, Martin.
Posted by: oscar canosa | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Anyone think Arizona might want either Moore or Garrard?
Posted by: WIDolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Guys I don't usually like excuses either but the facts are our receiver turned and tried to go for the ball and the cb tackled him out of the end zone before the ball got there. Never even turned his head. That's 1st and goal on the one and the oline was pushing the pile all qtr. They wouldve scored.
Yaaayyyy Matt Moore threw a TD!
Posted by: Phins78 | August 29, 2012 at 09:34 PM
If you need a kicker in fantasy Football....get Carp, because he may go for 200 field goals this year
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Why isn't our 3rd round pick Egnew playing?
Posted by: 72perfectstill | August 29, 2012 at 09:34 PM
And with that, Martin is now at LT.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Arizona already has two Matt Moores.
Posted by: Chris in the 623 | August 29, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Did you see what Ricky did as the "backup" a few years ago? The "backup" title doesn't matter.
Thomas will get 20 touches a game out of necessity. Widdle Bush, who I like, probably won't repeat what he did last year.
You will see Thomas get 1400 yards this year, rushing and receiving.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:35 PM
How can anyone say Moore should still be the starter? He sucks so much.
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | August 29, 2012 at 09:35 PM
I think Martin is playing LT so Moore doesn't get killed
Posted by: (null) | August 29, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Is Matt Moore showing up drunk to these games?
Dude went 8-1 last year (beat Giants and Pats, the 2 super bowl teams)
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:36 PM
how bout this one year FIX ...... only 1 yr vet min contracts.... T.O. SHOCKEY and PLAXICO
Posted by: mrmojorisin | August 29, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Does Clyde Gates ever catch the ball?
Posted by: jetkiller | August 29, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Mando
What's up with Egnew?
Posted by: 72perfectstill | August 29, 2012 at 09:36 PM
Broder!
Posted by: oscar canosa | August 29, 2012 at 09:37 PM
no wonder Tani won the starting job...
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:38 PM
Gates is done. Cut tomorrow.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:38 PM
If you're not good enough to get in the game on offense for us in this game you may want to consider a career change.
Posted by: Chris in the 623 | August 29, 2012 at 09:38 PM
Mr. 3 & out= Matt Moore
Yea, T-hill is the one Starring down Wr's.
What happen to all the Moore Fanatics. Last Year was Last Year. And If u ask Dashi? Henne was producing better Numbers before the Phantom Injury(RoboQB took a Dive). The Fans and the Team were just Tired with Henne and Sporano last year.
Posted by: Dashi | August 29, 2012 at 09:38 PM
None of these bubble players are helping themselves tonight. They only confirm they need to be sent packing Monday.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:38 PM
Clyde Gates, making us all miss Ted Ginn...
Posted by: WIDolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:39 PM
You guys are asking about Egnew....the dude sucks!! That is obviously why he is not playing...waste of a high draft pick!!
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:39 PM
Indiana you look so official with your blue link.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:39 PM
scrubs officials
scrub players on field
Nolan Caroll - LOL BURNED
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Is Dallas cutting that wr? LOL
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Cowboys commentators ripping Moore. Do the Moore backers finally see that he's a decent backup and not much more? Tannehill with all of 19 college starts won the job in camp. Come on now. Lets finally admit it here.
Posted by: Phins78 | August 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
I NEVER supported getting rid of Ginn. You idiotic fans caused that error.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Nolan Carroll is a nice person.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
But he's a got a long way to go.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 29, 2012 at 09:41 PM
If Egnew isnt playing tonight it probably confirms he's cut. He maybe given a 2nd chance on the ps.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:41 PM
Miss me yet?
Posted by: V. Davis | August 29, 2012 at 09:41 PM
Have any receivers shown the slightest sign of stepping up? How's 7-11 doing?
Posted by: robbyhernz | August 29, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Actually I thought he was more valuable as a returner if nothing else than what we got for him
Posted by: WIDolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Moore will be traded once Garrad is back
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Carrol getting burnt by a guy who will not even be in the NFL..not looking forward to this team this season
How about a an 0-16 team on the 40 year anniversary of the Undefeated '72 team
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Who is running the fantasy board this year?
Ricky, speed kills?
Posted by: V. Davis | August 29, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Armando,
My references to Carroll was he's much improved at the nickel position. He proving right now he's not quite ready to be a starting "boundry" corner.
If he had become boundry corner worthy he would be starting ahead of Marshall.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:45 PM
This is why Tannehill is starting and not Matt Moore. Hopefully now all of the Moore supporters will be able to come to this conclusion as well
Posted by: MiamiD20 | August 29, 2012 at 09:45 PM
If Egnew is cut that's a waste of of a 3rd round pick
Ireland is just horrible at evaluating talent
Posted by: 72perfectstill | August 29, 2012 at 09:45 PM
WOW sorry sorry sorry playing! I understand its the backups but it's just sad now.
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:45 PM
I was wondering what YG's record would be as a Head Coach.
Does anyone think it would be better than 0-16?
Posted by: Not me | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
WOW does this secondary suck
Posted by: WIDolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Carroll should have pick 6 that one.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
The O with Tanne and Thomas looked nothing short of Bradylike. Explosive. It was a sight to see.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Geeze...we are awful
Posted by: Indiana Dolfan | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
How has Ryan baker collected an NFL paycheck for years? I'm jealous. Bring down the qb already!
Posted by: Mark in Toronto | August 29, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Indiana, are you new to this country and football? The only thing that matters is how the starters and 2s looked, and the starters looked fine.
Even the D.
We will be ok, especially with this cake schedule.
One WR and we'll be set.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:48 PM
No Vernon we don't miss you. You act like a 12 year old and don't take your job seriously. Have fun taking plays off and being out of shape in Indy. See Ya!
Posted by: Phins78 | August 29, 2012 at 09:48 PM
No Egnew and no Miller
Posted by: (null) | August 29, 2012 at 09:48 PM
Woops, meant Vontae
Posted by: Phins78 | August 29, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Quentin Lauwrence is cut tonight
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Ireland should fire his scouts if thats where he gets his bright draft ideas from. We have more scud missles in our arsenal than Saddam Hussien ever had.
Wont find any "weapons of mass destruction" here either.
Posted by: Yesterday'sGone | August 29, 2012 at 09:49 PM
ARMANDO SAID ;;;
NOLAN IS A NICE PERSON ,BUT HE HAS LONG WAY TO GO......
WHAT THAT MEANS ?
Posted by: ALoco | August 29, 2012 at 09:50 PM
We have not had a QB who got the ball out this crisply, quickly, and cleanly and on target since Brian Griese.
Yes, I said BRIAN Griese, the NFL's 15th rated all time QB in passer rating.
Posted by: Fasucko | August 29, 2012 at 09:50 PM
Moore int looked just like this team and coaches mediocre! Micro management!!
Posted by: ray | August 29, 2012 at 09:51 PM
Why won't the coaches player Lamar Miller??? Is Miller our secret weapon this year??? LOL!!!
Posted by: We Have RB's | August 29, 2012 at 09:51 PM
If we don't take it down and score this drive, I will be sorely disappointed.
Settle down Matt Moore and make Phins78 eat his words!
Posted by: Coalition To Get Coalition Out Of The Closet | August 29, 2012 at 09:51 PM
17 unanswered. These jokers suuuuuuck! Moore is garbage. Garrard with one leg would play better than moore.
Posted by: Dolphin 77 | August 29, 2012 at 09:52 PM
Getting real! We saw what we needed at start of game.
We were competitive even without a top receiver. Lets wait and see what we pick up off waivers or trade. Thise team has potential PLUS we can clearly see Tani beat out Moore. We have a quarterback... the rest will come together.
Good night all, have a blessed day tomorrow
Posted by: originalorangecrush | August 29, 2012 at 09:52 PM