There were plenty of plays that stood out Sunday, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few that really changed the flow of the game. Although it seemed quiet, this was the biggest play of the game: Second quarter, Dolphins only leading 10-3. We had first and goal at about the Titans’ 10-yard line.  J’wuan James commits a questionable holding penalty, and suddenly we have 1st and goal from the TWENTY yard line.   The penalty seemed like a huge setback. But on the very next play, Ryan Tannehill hit Dion Sims with a short dump pass.  Rishard Matthews throws a nice block downfield, andRead More →

The dust wasn’t even settled on Dan Campbell‘s interim contract, and the talk began about who should be our next head coach. Before the man ran his first practice, let alone coached his first game, Dolfans were buzzing around the same old tired names like Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden.  Here we go again.   zzzzz. First of all, right off the bat, we DO NOT WANT those guys.   These guys both make millions and millions of dollars a year to talk for a living.   They have a cush job, especially compared to the rigors of being a head coach.  They would haveRead More →

Well, it’s hard to write about the importance of Darren Rizzi being named as Assistant Head Coach, because no one really knows what an Assistant Head Coach does. It’s hard to judge how much football a special teams coach has to know.   Kickoff formations, punt formations, and some occasional fakes, and that’s about it.  Although under Joe Philbin, we tried only two trick punts in 4 years, and both times, the offense was in an illegal formation.  Those penalties were both declined, because both fakes failed.   Gotta give Rizzi some blame there. But one thing Dolfans noticed over the years was that Philbin andRead More →

I’m not a big fan of bye weeks.  Never have been. The NFL switched to 16 games in 17 weeks because of extra money and tv advertising.   As if the multi-billion dollar league needed a few extra bucks. The timing of bye weeks is arbitrary and unfair.  Some teams get their byes early, and some late, and it’s a crapshoot each year as to when the league will grant them. But as my usual bye week boredom is prevalent this week,  still there is a feeling that alleviates the boredom:  it’s a feeling of excitement.  More excitement than I felt on opening day. DanRead More →

Bye bye Kevin Coyle. Thanks for everything. Signed, Tyrod Taylor Blake Bortles Ryan Fitzpatrick Kirk Cousins Thad Lewis EJ Manuel Geno Smith …And many many more you made look good. “How the F*@* did Coyle engineer a shutout against ME, but didn’t do shit against those other scrub QBs?” — Philip Rivers “Thanks for getting rid of me.” —All Pro Vontae D.Read More →

Glad to see reports today of a tough practice, with more than one fight breaking out under first-day coach Dan Campbell. I think toughness on the playing field is an asset, but not the only component of a successful team.  You also need smarts and discipline.  Sadly, the Dolphins lacked ALL of that under Joe Philbin, especially this season so far. Now for the fights on our Dolphins Truth board, centering lately on Ryan Tannehill.   When I started this blog, I promised to not censor comments and to let you guys say what you want, and I will keep it that way. Anyway, TannehillRead More →

It ain’t over yet.  If anything, it’s just beginning. Like we’ve been saying for 4 straight weeks, we’re about to face a team with a very pathetic offense and an unknown young quarterback who should be susceptible to blitzes as long as we don’t make it easy for him. In the previous month, we did make it easy for them.  It’s frustrating and embarrassing to lose to the likes of Tyrod Taylor, Kirk Cousins, 87-year old Ryan Fitzpatrick , and draft bust Blake Bortles.  None of those QBs is any good, yet 3 of those 4 beat us and the other one tied us (minusRead More →

When Joe Philbin was first hired several years ago, this site did not exist. But I can share some of my thoughts at the time.  I swear, I’m not saying this in hindsight.  It’s really what I felt at the time. I felt zero enthusiasm and less confidence in Joe Philbin, and he proved me correct. Joe Philbin was not a good choice.   You see, he had never led.  He had never called a play in his life.  Never made a personnel decision.  Never had to strategize. Certainly was never allowed to call a time out. When he was offensive coordinator in Green Bay,Read More →

IT’S OFFICIAL!!! Clueless Joe Philbin has said “We’ll fix it” for the final time! He has congratulated the other team for the last time. He has been outsmarted for the last time! He has called his last defensive time out! He has defended himself for the last time.  He has defended Kevin Coyle, Bill Lazor, and Mike Sherman for the last time!   UPDATE 2:   I feel like a kid at Christmas who peeked at the gifts he’s about to get.   You have be patient and wait for the gift to be given to you before you celebrate, but at least you’re prettyRead More →

Various media sources are reporting that Stephen Ross and Clueless Joe Philbin had a private meeting in London, after the Dolphins were embarrassed on an international stage. The good news?  Well, there is no good news, except for Philbin, who related that he and Mr. Ross had a good talk and that his job is safe. I, for one, believe him.   I just don’t think Mr. Ross has enough anger and frustration in him to make the necessary move and kick Philby to the curb.  4 weeks in a row with the exact same game plan, no innovation, no adjustments, and no production fromRead More →

UPDATE: Miko Grimes may travel to London for the game.   I was thinking about this the other day, as some recently arrested people are prohibited from leaving town.   I’m glad Miko can go.   Despite a recent legal altercation, she is a very vocal and knowledgable Dolfan, and I’m sure her presence will be cool for Brent. Meanwhile, did you see how great Will Davis played for the Ravens last night?   Another one who Philbin/Management tossed away. Most people say that Stephen Ross willingly gave away this “home” game coming up Sunday.   This may be true, but I can find noRead More →

When Joe Philbin talks, people listen. And then they scratch their heads.  Realize how wrong he is.  Yawn.  Ignore him.  And, in some rare cases, they give him a job extension worth more than $3 million per year. I’m starting a new feature here where I’ll take something that Clueless Joe says after a game and analyze it. Sometimes it will be funny.  Sometimes it will be sad.  Often it will be wrong. And most certainly it will be frustrating. So here we go…  On the Joe Philbin show Monday, the coach was asked about what changes need to be made.   Philbin then saidRead More →

While all the media and so-called experts are saying Joe Philbin is on thin ice, as well as the rest of his staff,don’t expect anything soon. The problem is that people have have no memory for the type of owner Stephen Ross is.  Mr. Ross truly feels that Clueless Joey P. is a fine head coach, and Ross defends Philbin every chance he gets. Last year, on the very day when Miami was eliminated from the playoffs, Mr. Ross REWARDED Philbin.   Ross heaped praise upon Philbin that no one else on earth had ever said, such as Philbin being a strong leader and allRead More →

Miko Grimes, social media darling and outspoken Dolfan, was arrested during the game today. We can’t confirm yet what exactly she did, but there was speculation that getting arrested was a better fate than having to watch the game. Apparently the cops told Miko that the Bills had scored 40+ points, and Miko kept asking the officers if they were serious.   Here is the proof.   Cover your ears if you don’t like the F word a lot.   Sadly, Miko was the most passionate player wearing a Phins jersey today.  Read More →