It is the Miami Dolphins versus Tampa Bay.
No David Garrard (check the previous entries). No Clyde Gates or Brian Hartline, either.
So what to expect?
Vontae Davis is not starting despite the insistence of some in the media that he has not been demoted -- at least temporarily.
Matt Moore will start and is expected to get 15 plays or so. I expect Ryan Tannehill will follow and actually get work with the starters. This is a competition he's legitimately in, folks. He has a chance to win the starting job if he's better than Moore because Garrard has been all but eliminated from the quarterback competition.
Interesting only to me: This Garrard injury raises questions. what the heck is the deal when a guy who has "loose bodies" on his knee, as the quarterback told Fox's Jay Glazer, is able to practice for three weeks with no issues?
And if he had those issues, how did he pass the team's physical?
I smell something here. And it ain't roses.
Anyway, live blog tonight. Meet me in the comments section.
it was a bad throw by Moore. He's looked awful so far.
Posted by: Serpico Jones | August 10, 2012 at 08:32 PM
defensive backs have a lot of improvement before they are decent.
Posted by: Tabor | August 10, 2012 at 08:32 PM
The offense has an excuse, but the deff?? they are almost the same team last year!!... here come another buc´s td?? what happend when you give up 2 consecutives 7+ min td´s drives??... you keep your first def team inside??
The buc´s back up qb, looks like tom brady... LOL!!
Posted by: sagneul | August 10, 2012 at 08:32 PM
Moore's interception was deflected at the line of scrimmage.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:32 PM
superPHIN, yes, but wouldn't you rather see the flaws and weakness now than in the first game of the actual season?
Posted by: NickT | August 10, 2012 at 08:32 PM
I'm blaming this on HBO. Only 1/2 kidding as:
Lack of focus from our players is evident.
Still, REALISTICALLY, those of us who love our team but aren't homers knew this was going to take at least another draft.
A good thing is not too many stupid penalties so far.
Lets see how our conditioning holds up.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Tiquan Underwood must be zipping up the Bucs' depth chart.
Posted by: NickT | August 10, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Nice pursuit.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Nick.....
We're probably going to see that anyway....we have more flaws than even preseason can fix for this team to find success!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Nice play by Shelby. And then by Trusnik.
Posted by: redsky | August 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Mando, any word on McDaniel's injury as regards to how serious?
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM
superPHIn, let's give it a bit more than two pre-season quarters before we judge what the new coaches and schemes have to offer.
Posted by: NickT | August 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Next offensive series will be Ryan Tannehill time.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:36 PM
hey they can punt the football now!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 10, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Why are we still playing Moore? 1 QTR is enough. Know what he can do. Bring in the Rook.
Posted by: DolfinNTokyo | August 10, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Tannehill will enter the game with 3:16 left in first half and Dolphins trialing 14-0.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:37 PM
Raining. What a surprise. LOL
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:37 PM
Ah well, there goes Rishard Matthews' career as a return specialist...
Posted by: NickT | August 10, 2012 at 08:38 PM
Hopefully some of this was a lack of game planning for Tampa Bay specifically.
Posted by: wjrusu | August 10, 2012 at 08:38 PM
I think the Dolphins are looking strong! I think the off season changes were great and we are looking at a fresh year and a much improved team. Never did like the Garrard move and think he is gun shy. It's Moore and Tannehill. I like Moore based on last year but cant wait to see him play!
Posted by: FactsTravel | August 10, 2012 at 08:38 PM
Its now 8:30 pm. "This team needs a spark", says the commentator. What a huge understatement! I just hope that statement won't be the denominator of the season. The defense?... gave up yards after yards to a team that had a worst record than them last year. Where as the offense?... what an embarrassment! Moore sucks period. Garrard is an over the hill injury outcast. The O-line is still this units weakness. No playmakers. We need to boycott this team until Ireland departs and big eared Ross sells!!!
Posted by: tiredfinfan | August 10, 2012 at 08:39 PM
New coach same pathetic dolphins.....
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | August 10, 2012 at 08:39 PM
run, run, run, the football!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 10, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Tannehill, let's go!
Posted by: redsky | August 10, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Mando maybe you can move to Tampa, because as they say, it is going to be another long, losing, pathetic season for the Fins
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | August 10, 2012 at 08:40 PM
Quick set of downs!
Posted by: redsky | August 10, 2012 at 08:40 PM
Tannehill's only throw of the series was incomplete.
But the offense gets another chance with a fumbled punt.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:41 PM
F'n heartburn
Posted by: jcurrier31 | August 10, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Trusnik again! I like this guy!
Posted by: redsky | August 10, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Matt Moore's final stats tonight 7 of 13 for 79 yards. 0 TD 1 INT. 40.2 rating.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
finally a break for us with the fuumble. hopefully that'll lead to something
Posted by: Rattlersteve | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Trusnik is flashing tonight
Posted by: Jon | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
only thing to go right tonight!!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
redsky its all 3rd string players out there. most will be cut.
Posted by: Hill | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Now we know why Garrard has a mysterious knee injury. No receivers to throw to, another matador at RT, and another season where it takes 1/2 the season before the D starts to tackle and make a play.
Posted by: Angry Fin Fan | August 10, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Scrolling through past posts and sure as crap I come across Fin Fans who have declared Miami the worse team in NFL after the 1st qtr of 1st preseason game.. With a completely new system on O and D!!
Lol, amazing!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | August 10, 2012 at 08:43 PM
run, run, dink and dunk baby!@!!
Posted by: superPHIN | August 10, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Matt Moore's final stats tonight 7 of 13 for 79 yards. 0 TD 1 INT. 40.2 rating.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:42 PM
So where are the Moore fans now?
Posted by: Roscoe | August 10, 2012 at 08:44 PM
The Dolphins Nay Sayers are pathetic. Why dont you support another team, like the the Bucs. You guys suck. South FL fans are the worst...
Posted by: FactsTravel | August 10, 2012 at 08:44 PM
They put tannehill in and play Sporano ball, WTF
Run, Run, Pass, Punt
Posted by: Phin Phan | August 10, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Should of let moore finish the half & had Tannehill start the second half... Offense is depressing, but when all your wr/te's are 7th round draft picks & College FA what can you expect.... Defense should be able to turn things around by week 1. Hopefully Offense will be able to get atleast a fist pump tonight, lol!
Posted by: Canada_Phil | August 10, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Never fear, our 3rd stringers would beat their 3rd stringers.
20-17 Fins. Like it matters.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:45 PM
Why are all of you so miserable? It's 1 half of the first preseason game...
Posted by: MiamiD20 | August 10, 2012 at 08:45 PM
not so easy being head coach
Posted by: robert evans | August 10, 2012 at 08:45 PM
Little Jeffy loaded this team with talent.
Loaded being the the key word.
Posted by: Neil's GhosT | August 10, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Ryan Tannehill warming up. Completions of 19 and 22 yards to Clay and Pruitt.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | August 10, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Clyde Gates should be terrified. He's gonna have to light it up to make the team
Posted by: Jon | August 10, 2012 at 08:47 PM
The Tannehill era begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | August 10, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Tannehill looking GOOD!!!!!!!!
Posted by: FactsTravel | August 10, 2012 at 08:47 PM
QB draw does it...please. Les do it to someone else.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Touchdown Dolphins. Roberto Wallac from Tannehill
Posted by: Phin Phan | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Well? What does that TD mean??
Posted by: PoWhitetrash | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
TD!!
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Bye Bye Garrard...
Posted by: FactsTravel | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Start Tannehill!
Posted by: Serpico Jones | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
S*ck it....the future has arrived (though those two low passes are a little worrisome, let's hope it's nerves)
Posted by: MiamiD20 | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Perfect td pass by Tannehill. LOL
Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 PM
Tannehill looks better than Moore. With Garrard injured, he might start. As a number 8 pick should!
Posted by: redsky | August 10, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Well, touchdown Roberto Wallace, off a low pass that seems to be a Tannehill speciality.
Maybe we should hold off on the despair a little?
Posted by: NickT | August 10, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Maybe wet ball causes the low throw.
How big are Ryan T's hands?
Ask his wife.
Posted by: IMAWriter | August 10, 2012 at 08:50 PM