Dolphins lead Bengals 7-6 going to third quarter

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Dolphins lead Bengals 7-6 going to third quarter

CINCINNATI -- This is a hard game to get a grasp on.

The Dolphins gave six points away in the first quarter. The Bengals had two turnovers in the second quarter and the Miami offense moved the ball very well on one drive to take a 7-6 lead at halftime.

Interesting that Nolan Carroll is holding up so far.

Cincy QB Andy Dalton is clearly not having a good day, with his accuracy way off. He has comleted 11 of 18 passes for 83 yards. Ryan Tannehill so far is the better QB in this game. He is 7of 10 for 101 yards.

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Armando do you agree from your perspective, refs are not calling the game evenly/

Posted by: idont usually complain but... | October 07, 2012 at 02:32 PM

Armando, Reggie?

Posted by: oscar canosa | October 07, 2012 at 02:32 PM

lets win this one

Posted by: orange crush | October 07, 2012 at 02:33 PM

Looks like Bush hurt his left knee. Can anyone confirm with a report?

Posted by: steve | October 07, 2012 at 02:34 PM

Mando,

I realize that starting LT's don't grow on trees but for $10 plus Million a year??? That's a tough call for Ireland or whoever.

What's your gut feel on whether we break the bank to re-sign Long????

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:34 PM

another close game=shoulda coulda woulda!!!

Posted by: superPHIN | October 07, 2012 at 02:36 PM

More high round picks in the o line and we will pick up those 4th and 1s. Refs killing the dolphins just as much as their own mistakes.

Posted by: Andrew | October 07, 2012 at 02:36 PM

On Bush,

Still early. A runner like Bush becomes more dangerous in the 2nd half when the d begins to tire and become a step slower. Then a runner with his ability has the potential to gain 100yds in a single half.

Dolfans think every game is won on a single play, half, or qtr. In the nfl, it takes "4trs" to win a football game.

Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 02:38 PM

How....?

Posted by: North Tim | October 07, 2012 at 02:38 PM

"another close game=shoulda coulda woulda!!!"

superPHIN,

I don't understand??? We're winning & it's halftime. Shoulda coulda would what???

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:38 PM

Report on BUsh PLEASE!

Then pull a Jedi Mind Trick on these Kiddie Kats. Can someone suggest they play the 3rd and 4th quarters like the first?

Tell the Young-ins that it's 2+2, all 4 quarters.

Sheesh!

Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 02:39 PM

Less see the adjustments on both sides. Expect them.

Posted by: oscar canosa | October 07, 2012 at 02:39 PM

Some here will watch football for 20-30yrs and still have the same exact point of view about what they see. Never fully understanding.

Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 02:40 PM

Bush is on the sideline and on the bike so I assume he is fine.

Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 07, 2012 at 02:40 PM

"another close game=shoulda coulda woulda!!!"

superPHIN,

I don't understand??? We're winning & it's halftime. Shoulda coulda would what???

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:38 PM

See last two week results when it comes to close games and how they've turned out...just sayin...!!!

Posted by: superPHIN | October 07, 2012 at 02:40 PM

In response to YESTERDAY'S GONE.... Play calling is a problem when in overtime ( when a field goal wins the game) the Dolphins choose to throw a deep sideline fade on second down. RUN THE BALL AND PLAY FOR THE FIELD GOAL AND THE WIN! Cardinals game under 3:00 minutes to play. In Cardinals territory.. second down we choose to pass! What happens we fumble! RUN THE BALL, FORCE THEM TO USE THEIR TIMEOUTS. THEN PIN THEM DEEP WITH A PUNT. No need to pass at that point in the game with the lead. That's football 101! That's lousy play calling!

Posted by: Sick of This | October 07, 2012 at 02:41 PM

We're away, recovering from a heartbreak loss (in fact 2 of them), it's colder than we like, and the officiating has been questionable. Plus 2 costly fumbles.
And we're leading 7-6.

Ya gotta say our coaches did their job, and our team is working hard.
This will ALL pay off down the road.
The AFC East will be an open thing next year, even with the awesome TE's the the Patsies have...not to mention Brady.
Our D is better than theirs, and a big corner in the draft will do wonders.
Posted by: is better than theirs | October 07, 2012 at 02:33 PM

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Whoops, that was ME, somehow i munged my own user name.
funny, seems even MORE brilliant the 2nd time. LOLOL
GO FINS!

Posted by: is better than theirs | October 07, 2012 at 02:41 PM

Some here will watch football for 20-30yrs and still have the same exact point of view about what they see. Never fully understanding.

YG,

Well said. The dumb tend to stay dumb.

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:41 PM

nice to see Clay get a catch, also we have overcome 2 turnovers 1 in the red zone! and are leading.

Posted by: orange crush | October 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM

I'll give you an "Adjustment". Reggie Bush is DONE for the day.

I hope Lamar Miller practiced well. Thomas is alright in relief, but I don't want to see him getting 89% of the offensive snaps in the 2nd half.

Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM

True. D was great.

Posted by: oscar canosa | October 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM

Jake Long was dominant in his rookie year but has gotten worse ever since...Spend all that $$$ on WRs, TEs and defensive backs...He's not worth it...Let him go Ireland...Make us forget your mentor's bad decision once and for all...Taking a tackle ahead of a franchise QB...Dumb dumb...

Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 02:42 PM

Ireland Stays

Posted by: CadillacDeVille | October 07, 2012 at 02:43 PM

No 3rd quarter collapse please.
uh oh, carroll down.
Who is our 5th CB?

Posted by: is better than theirs | October 07, 2012 at 02:43 PM

"Interesting that Nolan Carroll is holding up so far."

Surprising but it seems like a number of players have REALLY picked up their games.

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:43 PM

Nolan CArroll looks to be knocked out.

Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

This is terrible.

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

so in the previous game they throw on a 3rd and 2 and miss so playcalling sucks? Packers did the same to win the game and converted they are geniuses. Now they have a 4&1 and run and playcalling sucks? Please make up your mind.

Posted by: Arturo | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

We have rb's u just had to jinx Nolan! LOL

Posted by: Dashi | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

Here comes RJ Stanford......GULP........

Fvcking Puke!

Posted by: odinseye | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

Carroll will have to go in for concussion testing.

Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 07, 2012 at 02:44 PM

This is what i was worried about. We have absolutely ZERO depth at CB... We are now in BIG trouble.

Posted by: Chase | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

Carroll gets hurt because Dansby couldn't keep up with the guy he was covering...Another overpaid underachiever...

Posted by: #1 Dolphin Fan in Montreal | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

Bush= 2.9 yd/ave
Thomas= 2.5 yd/ave

Will Miller play in 2nd half??

T-hill = 7 completions out of 10 attempts
10.1 yd/ave
101 yds total

Will T-hill be allowed to light it up?

Posted by: Swamy | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

He's out for AT LEAST two weeks.

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

D Thomas has a 2.5 avg after 1.0 avg last week. YIKES!!

Posted by: Phinmanski | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

now watch cincy attack through nollans replacement....

Posted by: superPHIN | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

Carroll's done for the day under the new nfl concussion rules. Whomever comes in just has to step up.

Posted by: Yesterday's Gone | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

Whenever you see a player knocked out now days he is automatically out the rest of the game and often misses the next week.

Posted by: Chase | October 07, 2012 at 02:45 PM

Armando, a little housekeeping here: what are the chances the Herald can invest in a live, rolling blog board like CoverItLlive? This MS DOS manual refreshing drill is beneath the dignity of the great Dolphins Nation and the Herald's excellent coverage.

Posted by: Angry Elf | October 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM

The best defense is a good offense!
Let's get Hartline into the game in a meaningful way!

Posted by: CadillacDeVille | October 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM

We have rb's u just had to jinx Nolan! LOL

Dashi,

Definitely not my intention. I guess we're going to see RJ Stanford....

Posted by: We Have RB's | October 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM

I can believe the Bengals keep trying to run. THANK YOU

Posted by: Chase | October 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM

My bad rb's

Wasn't u who jinxed carroll

Posted by: Dashi | October 07, 2012 at 02:46 PM