EAST RUTHERFORD -- It is already windy here.
The combination hurricane-cold front weather anomoly known as FrankenStorm is not here yet. It is coming, but not today. There are gusts inside MetLife Stadium and that promises to wreck plans of throwing the football around all day.
The running game is important today.
That means Reggie Bush is front and center. That means the run defense will be big.
On offense, I look forward to seeing exactly what Mike Pouncey is going to do about the New York defensive front. I'm particularly interested to see what he'll do about Aaron Maybin. While you consider that, please read my column on Pouncey rising in stature as a Dolphins leader. It's good. Really.
I'll have the inactive in the next few minutes.
[UPDATE: Jabar Gaffney is active for today's game. He will work in three-wide sets.
The inactives are Pat Devlin, Richard Marshall, Josh Kaddu, Will Yeatman, Michael Egnew, Rishard Matthews, and Anthony Armstrong.]
There will be a live blog today. It starts in the comments section below. Meet me there at kickoff
ok i see your point bill. this storm shouldn t catch anyone by surprise though...
Posted by: orange crush | October 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM
bill, people can decide for themselves what they want to do. there is not much you can do to prepare for the cane beyond boarding up windows , having water and canned goods.
stop acting like a mary poppins caring for 100 five year olds.
Posted by: realce | October 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM
@ Renaldo | October 28, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Good post.
Posted by: Da She IYM | October 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Bill....
you win HUMANITARIAN of the blog award....
now talk FOOTBALL.....
Posted by: Kris | October 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM
bill, I know you're from the middle of the Country (KC) so hurricanes freak you out. But it's a Cat 1. Yeah, a frankenstorm, but for most of us, the biggest impact might be no power for a few days. We've been warned, the smart people took precautions, we'll be ok. I'm a Dolphins fan, I'm not going to whine to Miami residents about a hurricane. Best thing NFL can do for me is play the game.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 28, 2012 at 12:51 PM
I think we come out throwing, that in turn opens run game plus later in game wind will pick up and we have to run
Posted by: orange crush | October 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM
OC, very good plan. LETS GO!!!
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 28, 2012 at 12:53 PM
If we win today we'll have no chance of drafting Matt Barkley.
Posted by: Jay | October 28, 2012 at 12:53 PM
billie
cat 1 is the lowest rated cane, a cuunt hair above a tropical storm.....which is not even arriving until tomorrow. there is no reason to cancel the game today.
Posted by: realce | October 28, 2012 at 12:55 PM
21-0! Dolphins!
And really! Tough new Yorker worried about a little rain! Ha!
Get over urself! When winds hit over 150+ then we can talk! U guys are getting tropical storm weather! And remember the mountains break up a hurricane! So expect it to weaken up as soon as it hits the Appalachians!
Man Up! It's only a little rain u new York sissy's!
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Miami 10
NYJ 9
Posted by: Mike W | October 28, 2012 at 12:58 PM
What's up y'all!! I'd like to share with u that I absolutely and completely DESPISE the Jets!! GO FINS!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Game time fellas. Go Fins. We need this one.
Posted by: The Biocentric | October 28, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Uhh, Jay, wasn't that Barkley who lost to Arizona yesterday? No thanks, I got my QB. I'd rather have a pass rusher (Clowney from South Carolina maybe) or a CB, WR.
Posted by: DC Dolfan | October 28, 2012 at 01:00 PM
I'm surprised Mando gave coaching edge to Ryan!!! Defensive genius who's team ranks 27th in sacks!!! Weird!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Armando,
Dolphins in there drap home uniforms again.They have obviously diched the aqau pants.That means that they will be wearing these boring all white uniforms most of the season.Sad!
Posted by: Mike Gentile | October 28, 2012 at 01:01 PM
sadness looms
Posted by: Emo | October 28, 2012 at 01:02 PM
ideally, Dolphins win big, send a statement to big mouth jets!
Fins 28 Jets 6
Posted by: orange crush | October 28, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Can't believe the NFL's gonna put a team in London. Brutal road trip for most of the league. And the God save the Queen bs is stuptid
Posted by: The Biocentric | October 28, 2012 at 01:03 PM
I better be getting my dolphin game!!!
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Why you put this Queens crap here? We have no Queen, or Kings.
Posted by: oscar canosa | October 28, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Don't you find it paradoxical that the Jets talk about hot sauce, yet all the true Salsa is in Miami thanx to Cubans?
Posted by: Lutz Alexander Keferstein | October 28, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Steelers wearing crazy uniforms.
Posted by: Jay | October 28, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Apologies to all Brit Dolphin fans. :)
Posted by: The Biocentric | October 28, 2012 at 01:04 PM
I still think the brit singer is hot ;)
Posted by: Mark | October 28, 2012 at 01:06 PM
I'm here everyone! Winds here at 7 MPH. Nothing, really.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:06 PM
bio
so i guess you like our anthem about celebrating bombing the hell out of the rest of the world better?
let's all join hands and sing about exploding bombs now.
Posted by: realce | October 28, 2012 at 01:06 PM
Nice lol.
Posted by: The Biocentric | October 28, 2012 at 01:07 PM
Lutz really? That was ignorant of u!
Then u wonder why everyone else in Miami can't stand the Cubans. I know the rest of the Cubans aren't happy with that ignorant remark.
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 01:08 PM
bill, see below:
I'm here everyone! Winds here at 7 MPH. Nothing, really.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:06 PM
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watcha got to say now?
Posted by: realce | October 28, 2012 at 01:08 PM
Hi Armando...Another Sunday, another blog and another game to win
Posted by: Tony in Miami | October 28, 2012 at 01:08 PM
And Salsa is Boriqua! Fool!
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 01:09 PM
Steelers look like bumble bees.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:09 PM
Is Tanne nervous?
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 28, 2012 at 01:09 PM
Yea Reggie!!
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Thing are chippy!!!
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Mando, concentrate on fins!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Hahaha!! That's how Fins do their talking!!!
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
LOL Bush owned Cromartie
Posted by: Mike d | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Dolphins are defending their player.And their turf today.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
first row pretty crappy....
might be affected by the storm...
dam...
Posted by: Kris | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Jets are falling apart. Pouncy is a beast.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Do T-Hills passes look like they r lacking zing or is it me??
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Bush making great decisions
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 28, 2012 at 01:12 PM
Bush means business
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 28, 2012 at 01:12 PM
Is the ball wet?
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:12 PM
Did you guys catch Jake Long lining up on right side?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Thanks for the motivation Rex. It looks like Reggie has an extra hop in his step.
Posted by: Orlando Dolphan | October 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Please, no FG
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Refs are handing us the game.
Posted by: TGH | October 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
I hate those fades to Hartline...hasn't worked all season.
Posted by: IMAWriter | October 28, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Bush not running scared today!
Good game!
Posted by: Dashi | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Boy thats smart. Their best corner is out. that have 8 in the box and we are trying to run on that 2nd and 5. NOT smart. Hope we get more aggressive then that. Waste of a good drive
Posted by: Chase | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Some of the post=play pushing included John Jerry punching Bryan Thomas in the chest.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Sparano just stopped himself from a big fist pump
Posted by: Mike d | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
I'd like to c T-Hill run more often, he's a helluva an athlete.
Posted by: robbyhernz | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Anyone have a link besides first row? Laggy as crap
Posted by: Carp's leg | October 28, 2012 at 01:14 PM
I agree those fade routes haven't worked all year
Posted by: 72perfectstill | October 28, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Have to have td's today. Now let's play some D.
Posted by: The Biocentric | October 28, 2012 at 01:15 PM
phew...carpenter sucks...thank goodness he made it. the Jets secondary looks weak. Pouncey is an animal
Posted by: Deranged Ostrich | October 28, 2012 at 01:15 PM