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*New* Official Game Day Thread: Dolphins v Stealers

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by padre31, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I'm 1-0 doing these threads this season so I thought now would be a good time to try and keep that mojo working.

    Key game, on the road, in the snow, playoff implications for both teams


    Time: 1 pm

    Place: Heinz Field PA

    Announcers: Dan Fouts and Ian Eagle

    Dolphins Injuries We appear to be healthy, with Chris Clemons being in doubt

    Stealers: A host of injuries, they are down to their 3rd string Center, LeVon Bell will play today

    Picks to click:

    Dolphins: Suspect Randy Starks and Rishard Matthews have great games

    Stealers; Jason Worilds has been hot since moving to LOLB and LeVon Bell


    Side note, hearing that the "usual" pill location is DOWN, as everyone knows YOU CANNOT POST LINKS TO STREAMS IN THE GAME DAY THREAD, granted know that someone will not read this and like a dummy post:

    "anyone know a pill location"

    Please do try to refrain from doing so
     
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  2. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Mutiny!

    Too many game threads!
     
  3. FanMarino

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    Stealers? Let it go bro ;)
     
  4. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    My take on the streratore rip off job the stealers pulled on us.

    What really bothered me was the Stealers players going on camera and lying like rugs

    Watching the early coverage and Keyshawn and jackson had us the 6th worst playoff hopeful of 7, and had SD at #3...and we beat the Chargers easily

    Adams is in, Wake/Vernon/Jordan should feast

    Aqua pants for the first time in the Philbin era
     
  5. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Credit to Walter Cherepinksy at www.walterfootball.com for this write-up/prediction on his "EARLY PICKS" page. (I don't think this counts as a "full article").
    http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2013_14early.php

    PITTSBURGH OFFENSE: The Steelers' offensive line was just rounding into form, so it's only natural that this unit suffered a terrible setback. Center Fernando Velasco, who was doing a good job of replacing Maurkice Pouncey, is out for the year after injuring his Achilles in the fourth quarter of the Thanksgiving game. Someone named Cody Wallace will have to step in for him now. Meanwhile, guard David DeCastro is considered questionable with a foot. Even if he plays, he may not be 100 percent. This means Miami will have tons of success pressuring Ben Roethlisberger up the middle. And then, of course, there's Cameron Wake...

    Only seven teams have accumulated more sacks than the Dolphins this year, so Roethlisberger will definitely be under heavy pressure. Making matters even worse, his top receiver, Antonio Brown, will have to deal with Brent Grimes' outstanding coverage. Brown was able to have success against Joe Haden recently, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll thrive versus Grimes.

    Roethlisberger has been able to lean on Le'Veon Bell as a solid runner and a decent receiver coming out of the backfield, but there's a chance Bell may not be able to suit up. Bell sustained a nasty concussion last Thursday when he collided with Baltimore corner Jimmy Smith. Bell has had plenty of time to get cleared, but the one issue is that he suffered memory loss from the hit. Thus, it's no lock that he'll be cleared. If he does suit up, it'll obviously be a big boost for Pittsburgh, as the Dolphins aren't particularly strong versus the rush.

    MIAMI OFFENSE: Mike Wallace makes his return to Pittsburgh, and just at the right time too - the speedy receiver had major problems connecting with Ryan Tannehill earlier in the year, but they've developed a stronger rapport recently. Wallace has caught 12 passes for 209 yards and a couple of touchdowns in his previous two contests. He'll get Ike Taylor this week, which is good news for Wallace because Taylor can't cover anyone anymore.

    Having Wallace go off should help Ryan Tannehill avoid pressure. Tannehill has still taken more sacks than any quarterback in the NFL this year, but it's promising that the Jets managed to bring him down only once. Tannehill figures to have a pretty clean pocket again, given that only two teams (Falcons, Jaguars) have accumulated fewer sacks than the Steelers this season. Pittsburgh couldn't even bring down Joe Flacco behind Baltimore's putrid offensive line last week.

    Tannehill will also be helped by a rushing attack that should be able to have some success in this contest. Pittsburgh, currently 15th against the run in terms of YPC (3.99), will be missing two starters on the defensive line (Steve McLendon, Brett Keisel). With Daniel Thomas also out, Miami will be forced to use its more-talented running back in Lamar Miller.

    RECAP: I like that the Steelers are coming off a Thursday game. They've had lots of time to prepare for Miami. However, there are two hang-ups that are preventing me from betting any units on them. First, the loss to the Ravens could have some negative lingering effects. And second, the team could be distracted by this Mike Tomlin sideline controversy. I'm still picking Pittsburgh to cover, but no units will be involved.

    FINAL THOUGHTS: I've had some people in the comment section why I'm picking the Steelers after making it sound like the Dolphins were the right side. Pittsburgh is the play because I feel like the greatest factor is the rest advantage; the team has had extra time to prepare for Miami. Weather is also huge, as the DOlphins will have to win in the snow. Having said that, I feel like this is a three-point game that will push. The sharps don't favor either side.
     
  6. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    They should be fined for allowing that kid to start after the concussion he got...players union sucks.

    Steve McClendon is ailing..

    Haven't heard the Clemons was doubtful,only quest?

    Lamar wood is playing..
     
  7. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Patterson and Thomas are both active today
     
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  8. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Clemons will play Deej, if they are inserting Thomas you know Clemons will be in there

     
  9. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    ALmost time to kick ***.
     
  10. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    We're wearing aqua pants today. Yes! We need this game. It's cold. It's snowy. It's December football with the playoffs in reach. Let's rock their house!

    LET'S GO DOLPHINS!!!!!
     
  11. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    Go dolphins!
     
  12. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Cool.
     
  13. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    The question is do you keep Carroll in his role or do you disrupt the chemistry, whatta you think, would you start Patterson if he can go?.... I would think so...he's been so good
     
  14. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Patterson is sort of a bonus, I'd put him in on nickel situations and leave Carrol as the starter
     
  15. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Tannehill is wearing a wrap around his thumb. That scares me.
     
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  16. mullingan

    mullingan New Grandbaby Pic!!!

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    Relevant December football!!!! What a great day!!! GO PHINS!!
     
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    No Dolphin cheerleader pics, I am disappoint.
     
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  19. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Yup, that's what their doing, Carroll is starting.
     
  20. padre31

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    Hmm, does not particularly scare me, what does scare me is if THill is bothered by it and he plays poorly, Philbin has such a slow hook it may cost us the game

    I'd for sure have MMoore warmed up just in case
     
  21. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Is the thumb on the throwing or non-throwing hand?
     
  22. Rocky Raccoon

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    Throwing.
     
  23. RickyNeverInhaled

    RickyNeverInhaled Well-Known Member

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    Why can't I watch the game on my directv Sunday ticket online account? I get this message " due to NFL rules, local broadcast or non-sellout games are not available to stream on your device" its not a local game where I live. Atlanta and greenbay is the local game where I live. I get the Atlanta game on TV and online but not the dolphins game. It makes no sense. I am pissed. Does my
    Computer think i am in a different location?
     
  24. BayAreaFinFan

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    So amped for kickoff, hopefully they start fast and finish strong.
     
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    What game is on CBS? Falcons/Packers is FOX.

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  26. MikeHoncho

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    lmeister3's Keys to the Game:
    1. Out-score the opponent
    2. Don't give up more points than you score
    3. Don't suck
    4. Pretty please?
     
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  27. RickyNeverInhaled

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    According to my TV guide NFL today is on CBS now followed by access Hollywood at gametime. Wtf?
     
  28. Fin-Omenal

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    The more I think about it...

    I fear we get beaten down.:sad:
     
  29. Fin-Omenal

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    If it were the early 90's???

    100%
     
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  30. mullingan

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    :pity:
     
  31. Bpk

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    #3 is a lie. You beg everyone to suck all the time.
     
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  32. Destroyer

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    No one is picking the Dolphins.
     
  33. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    I'd think he's getting a quickie from her right now. God knows he cant keep it in his pants.
     
  34. MikeHoncho

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    Only on weekends.

    Damn you. Pray maynard doesn't read that.

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  35. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Tough game, on the road in the snow, logically sound to pick the home team v a warm weather team in this situation.

    That's fine with me, we got this baby
     
  36. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That's typically a good thing.
     
  37. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Rapistburger has grown quite the rape beard.
     
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  38. padre31

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    Field looks fine, thought it would look like Philly

    Good football weather
     
  39. brandon27

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    Lets do this!! Must win game here IMO. Gotta beat the Steelers today. Hopefully we dont have to beat the officials too like the last time we played these spoiled clowns
     
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    Lets go Baby !!!!
     

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