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Miami Dolphins Thread; For all the Fish Fans out there
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Topic Started: Aug 21 2006, 04:19 AM (7,447 Views)
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Aug 21 2006, 04:19 AM
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This thread is for all discussion on the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
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Black and Blue
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Aug 21 2006, 10:07 AM
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Sweet! Looking forward to the new season. If Culpepper returns to his past glory, watch out
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Aug 21 2006, 02:50 PM
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Nice! I cant wait till the season starts! Culpepper looked good in the last preseason game vs tampa bay...
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Aug 21 2006, 03:06 PM
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Yea he did look good... he moved around well enough (except for the couple of sacks, which really his fault anyways). He showed some good accuracy and did a nice job while he was out there.
EDIT: However, he was playing against a team without Derrick Brooks, Shelton Quarles, and Simeon Rice. And then against the second team defense for about half of his playing time.
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Aug 21 2006, 05:16 PM
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Nice! I cant wait till the season starts! Culpepper looked good in the last preseason game vs tampa bay...
Yeah I heard he did really well. I am sad that I missed it, but I already set my dvr to tape the game against the panthers this thursday. I am hoping we see a lot of C-pep (without him getting injured of course).
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Aug 24 2006, 11:12 AM
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I think Culpepper will have a good season. If he can get back to his glory form, the Dolphins could win the division over the Patriots.
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Aug 25 2006, 10:54 AM
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i actually think they will beat out the pats, because they are looking dredful, and with ronnie brown about to break out yall are gonna have a good season
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Aug 25 2006, 11:25 AM
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Last night Culpepper looked fantastic. Joey Harrington actually looked great too, albeit a bit jittery. Im not sure we'll win it all this year, but I think at least we will be playoff calibur.
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Aug 30 2006, 04:54 PM
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http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5896260
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Ronnie Brown, RB, Miami
The 2005 NFL draft's No. 2 overall pick is being giving the featured back role after sharing the duties with Ricky Williams last season. He also shared responsibilities at running back when he played for Auburn. This time, head coach Nick Saban is giving him the chance to become one of the top rushers in the league. Watch for Brown to prove he can handle the full-time chores and flourish in that role.
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Aug 30 2006, 04:55 PM
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/teamReport?ca...ype=InsideSlant
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Team Report: Inside Slant
The preseason couldn't have gone more much more smoothly for the Dolphins entering their final exhibition game against St. Louis.
Miami managed to avoid a rash of preseason injuries, with right guard Seth McKinney (neck) the only projected starter to land on injured reserve. Daunte Culpepper made significant strides in his comeback from a major knee injury. And the Dolphins' defense has shown signs of being improved from the unit that ranked 18th in the NFL in 2005. "I think in some cases we have made excellent progress but it's a work in progress," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said.
Saban should be happy that the Dolphins are making positive progress, particularly Culpepper. Having torn three knee ligaments last October while playing for Minnesota against Carolina, there were doubts entering training camp whether Culpepper would be ready to play in the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against Pittsburgh.
Culpepper answered those questions by participating in every preseason practice and starting the first three exhibition games. While still showing some rust and failing to throw a touchdown pass, Culpepper completed 73.3 percent of his throws, avoided any turnovers and -- most important -- proved he could take a hit and even scramble without any setbacks.
"He's looked better each game," Saban said.
Saban also should be pleased with the development of Joey Harrington as Culpepper's backup. Although his completion percentage through the first three games was just 52.1, Harrington has done a nice job leading Miami's offense and threw one of his two touchdown passes against Carolina's starting defense in the third preseason contest.
"It does wonders for my confidence," Harrington said after capping a 76-yard scoring drive against Carolina with a scoring throw to wide receiver Chris Chambers. "I saw a lot of good things we can build on."
Defensively, Miami's starting unit surrendered only two field goals in the first three preseason games during limited action. The front four showed signs of being dominant, with newly signed defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson making an immediate impact off the bench, while the secondary seems improved from a unit that allowed opponents to complete 58.8 percent of their throws in 2005.
"We felt like those guys have played pretty well," Saban said of his defensive backs.
COACHING: Nick Saban, 2nd year, 2nd with Dolphins (9-7).
REMEMBERING: 2005 record: 9-7 (2nd in AFC East).
PREDICTING: 2006 regular season record 11-5 (1st in AFC East); lose in divisional-round playoff game.
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Aug 30 2006, 04:59 PM
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I can live with that prediction After C-pep has been getting rave reviews, our teams' outlook has experts putting us late in the playoffs/superbowl.
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Sep 2 2006, 09:52 AM
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http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiretap_...or_chris_brown/
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Dolphins In The Market For Chris Brown?Palm Beach Post - With the four-game suspension of Sammy Morris  , the Dolphins are suddenly in the market for a running back. They were already thin behind Ronnie Brown and are now even more desperate to improve their corps. Tennessee Titans running back Chris Brown, who has been asking for a trade since the start of training camp, is the biggest name available. A handful of productive backs, including Ron Dayne of the Broncos, may be released on Saturday, when each team has to get to the 53-man limit. Suspended??
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Sep 2 2006, 09:53 AM
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http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_teamarti...miami_dolphins/
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2006 NFL Team Preview: Miami Dolphins
Coming: QB Daunte Culpepper, QB Joey Harrington, CB Will Allen, LB Sedrick Hodge, LT LJ Shelton, WR Kelly Campbell, CB Andre Goodman, FB Fred Beasley, S Deke Cooper
Going: QB Gus Frerotte, S Tebucky Jones, CB Sam Madison, RB Ricky Williams, OT Stockar McDougle, WR Bryan Gilmore, CB Reggie Howard, S Lance Schulters, QB Sage Rosenfels
Rookies of note: WR Derek Hagan, CB/S Jason Allen
What I like: They won their last 6 games in 2005, displaying a balanced offense and forcing almost 3 turnovers per game. They bring back a veteran defensive front that has played effectively together for years, often dominant. New defensive coordinator Dom Capers has produced tremendous results with less talent than he’s got here. Adding QB Daunte Culpepper brings a dynamic playmaker to the offense, if he can return from a devastating knee injury. Dealing Sam Madison for Will Allen is a positive in terms of youth and scheme fit. Second year RB Ronnie Brown had a strong rookie season and is highly motivated to prove he’s an elite back. WR Chris Chambers emerged as a major threat, and the Dolphins added capable complementary WRs in Campbell and rookie Hagan, though neither will threaten the solid Marty Booker for the other starting spot. DE Jason Taylor, MLB Zach Thomas, and young LB Channing Crowder are all Pro Bowl-caliber impact defenders, and there is depth all over the defense. P Donnie Jones led the league in net average, a tribute to their strong coverage units.
What I dislike: The 6-game streak at the end is deceptive; only one was against a playoff team (New England) and the run was keyed in no small part by departed druggie Ricky Williams. The secondary was a disappointment last season and they merely shuffled bodies rather than upgrading talent. Case in point: Andre Goodman. The Dolphins are depending on him to be the #2 or nickel CB, yet he couldn’t cut it as the #4 CB in a lousy Detroit secondary last season. There’s not a good tackler in the back 8 beyond Thomas and Crowder. So much pressure is heaped upon Culpepper’s knee. His speed, fearlessness, and agility were what made him a great QB, and none of that can be tested before the season starts. With their nondescript OL, one that is far superior at run blocking than pass protection, he’ll need to be 100% from Day 1. New backup Joey Harrington is an upgrade over Sage Rosenfels, but he’s buckled badly under any sort of pressure—and the stakes are far higher this season in Miami than his Detroit tenure. The defense is indeed deep and talented upfront, but it’s also very old: the top 6 DL are all over 30, as is Thomas. In the Miami heat and with their physical style, holding them together and effective is tenuously optimistic. RB Brown significantly declined as the carries piled up, and this year he’s the only capable RB on the roster. He’s never been a solo feature back, and he’s also not good in pass blocking or reading blitzes, which are not good qualities when your QB is both returning from injury and favors the deep ball. Their schedule is markedly tougher in 2006, especially following their bye in Week 8.
Best case: Culpepper is at least 90% from Week 1 and returns to his prior MVP-esque self. Brown proves capable of handling the rushing duties and piles up yards behind a line that keeps improving. Chambers continues to emerge as a star, and TE Randy McMichael reverts to being a strong weapon. The vets on defense stay healthy and strong, and Taylor continues to provide great pass rush. The secondary figures out how to cover TEs and slot WRs, and the unit improves its tackling and pressure. They hit their bye week at 5-2 or better and don’t lose momentum when the tougher part of the schedule kicks in.
Worst case: Joey Harrington takes more snaps than Culpepper. The new additions at WR provide little. McMichael has to stay in pass protection to help a shaky line instead of being a downfield threat. Ronnie Brown wears down again as the carries increase, and none of his backups steps up. If either Taylor or Thomas, or God forbid both, show decline due to age or injury the defense will greatly suffer. K Olindo Mare keeps missing 37 yarders and booting kickoffs out of bounds. The secondary remains a porous group that doesn’t make plays or stop 3rd and longs, last in 2005 in that category by a pretty wide margin for such a good front 7. They are going to be favored by at least a touchdown in 5 of their first 7 games; not winning all of those makes for another long winter on the beach. Even though Head Coach Nick Saban surprisingly impressed me, both last season and during the scouting Combine, he’s the Larry Brown of football: always looking for his next job and finding reasons to be unhappy.
Prediction: With so many key questions involving such talented players, the Dolphins are a bit of a tough read. No question they could challenge for 10-11 wins and a division title, but it’s also highly conceivable they trip and fall over the lofty expectations. I’m not sold on Culpepper’s health or ability to instantly pick up a complex new offense, but there’s enough around him to carry them early. This team will be made or broken during the three weeks following their bye, with games at Chicago and home against Kansas City and Minnesota. If they win 2 out of those 3, they’re likely going to be playing for a playoff spot in Week 17 at Indy. If they drop 2 or all 3, they could realistically not win more than one more game all season. I’m inclined to go with the latter, and the Dolphins finish 8-8.
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Sep 3 2006, 12:48 AM
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Dolphins Release Marcus Vick
AP - Undrafted rookie Marcus Vick was among 21 players who were released or had their contracts terminated Saturday by the Dolphins, who kept journeyman Cliff Russell as a fifth receiver instead.
Miami reduced their roster to 52 players, one below the NFL limit, leaving room to acquire a running back to replace suspended backup Sammy Morris.
Man i thought Vick had a chance to make it...
B&B, do you know why Sammy Morris was suspended?
EDIT: Nevermind i found it: http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/...?contentID=4699
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Morris has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2006 regular season for violating the NFL Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances.
The suspension begins immediately. Morris will be eligible to rejoin the Dolphins’ active roster on Monday, October 2.
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Sep 5 2006, 04:22 PM
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Daunte Culpepper will be in the MVP mix. Chris Chambers takes another step towards being an elite receiver. And Ronnie Brown more than lives up to his second overall pick draft status from a year ago, running behind that supremely well coached Hudson Houck offensive line. Carl Banks always tells me that the minute you enter a meeting room or practice field under Nick Saban, you become a better defender. And Saban's already strong coaching staff got even better with Mularkey and Dom Capers.
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