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I'm not a betting man, but I'm willing to wager a buck or two on Parcells switching to the 3-4.

Well what he says is that he likes Rob Ryan's approach to defense, not that he favors a 4-3. That being said, if Ryan were to be a serious...

Wonder if you'll be singing the same tune if Parcells brings a championship to to Miami under Huizenga's watch.

Let's not get carried away. People said the same thing when Saban and Cameron got hired. We won't know if "Tony is Awesome" until the Dolphins...

maybe I should check myself before I diggity wreck myself

Uh, the Dolphins and Marlins have won the same amount of championships: 2 You should check yourself before you diggity wreck yourself.

Great point!

I didn't put this in the column because it was out of scope, but I became convinced of Huizenga's passion for football and the Dolphins when I saw...

We're not taking on the Cowboy's identity. We're taking on the Bill Parcells identity. He just happened to have several of those identity pieces...

The numbers have already been laid out before. Carey has been solid as a run blocker for two straight years and has protected the quarterback's...

I think the point here is that if you're going to take a shot at a guy, you might as well get your facts straight. Not only did Allen start 8...

Man, I forgot about Edmunds! As for Jackson, I still remember him as a stud at OU. Didn't remember that he had a Pro Bowl campaign for us either....

I knew Cromartie was going to be a playmaker back during his college days at FSU. Did you guys know that he started his collegiate careers as a...

Well it would be nice to get a truly impactful Pro Bowl tight end. We haven't had one in...maybe ever now that I think about it

I simply cannot see the Dolphins selecting a quarterback in the first round. Also, I'm not completely sold on Ryan. I saw him play some solid...

Interesting post CanadianFish. I think the key here is two-fold: 1)Where would Samson's skills/physical attributes fit best (center IMO)...

For the record, Jason Allen did not simply "pick it up" late in the season. He actually posted extremely solid numbers after getting the starting...

I hear ya to a certain extent, but remember that Mawae had most of his Pro Bowl years at center (not sure, but I think you can say the same about...

jdang307 - I truly and sincerely appreciate your open-minded responses to my insights. You were able to respond to my direct opposition without...

Gee, that's interesting, since the second highest paid offensive lineman is a center (Matt Birk) and 2 of the top 10 high-paid offensive linemen...

Glad to hear that the Tice rumor was squashed, but I couldn't drop this subject without asking, is using the Whizzinator a criminal offense? Does...

You reference an unconfirmed report relating to a fired GM and another unconfirmed report about a career backup who's been cut by two teams, but...

That's actually a pretty good point!

This seems like false logic to me. How do you know that these players "turned" into the thugs because of a lack of respect for Tice? Did you...

I think Danny said it best. It's much harder to get a center than a guard, so the statement that "Satele might be too good a player for center"...

You guys do realize that Okobi is a career backup or platoon center, right? He was benched and then subsequently cut by the Steelers this year,...

So let me get this straight. In your world, a player is either superman or a project player? Dorsey is far from a project. In fact, he was so...

I love how you experts have already passed judgment on Dorsey based on his performance against Ohio State, without having access to game film or...

Great insight! It's going to come down to Parcell's opinion on Shelton, but he definitely possesses the physical dimensions to be a Parcells...

C'mon fellas. Stop posting these fantastical trade scenarios. When's the last time you saw a team trade their No. 1 overall pick from the previous...

Despite the somewhat negative hype, Carey is already one of the top left tackles in the league, and it's much easier to find a right tackle then a...

a) McFadden is not a sure thing b) Brown excelled this year, IN A ONE-BACK SET c) Why would the Cowboys trade for Brown? They already have a Pro...

All players are picked based on fan votes, so we as fans need to make a concerted effort to get players like Carey and Satele on the ballot....

Good points all! It's definitely going to come down to money and young talent that could fill the void. That being the case, I have to believe...

While I appreciate your fondness for the 4-3, the reality is that this team will be playing in a 3-4 alignment. And frankly, if that's what the...

Thanks for the props, sweeper! I wrote a piece on Hadnot today (has it's own thread..."Dolphins a tale of haves and Hadnots")

For some reason, I get lazy when I post here. At least I got it right in the actual column. Incidentally, I too think that I'm crazy for even...

You can use statistics to prove anything, and if you'll remember, those statistics regarding Chambers and "bad things happening" were extremely...

Chambers proving his worth in San Diego Chris Chambers have over 100 yards receiving yesterday, and was instrumental in helping the Chargers...

I don't think it's fair to say that Crowder has done nothing. The guy has been used primarily as a run stopper on the outside, and averaged...

There are two positions on the offensive line that do not need to be upgraded: left tackle (Carey) and center (Satele). After that, the order of...

Bowe is a nice player, but give Ginn time (he didn't play the full season like Bowe) and a half decent quarterback and I bet that Ginn will match...

Yeah, but he shared the load from week one. I had him on my fantasy team, and I remember being pissed that I didn't have the balls to start him in...

Exactly. Moreover, we seem to finally be laying a foundation for a solid offensive line and a couple of young defenders seem to be making big...

hahahaha...man I love all of these trade scenarios. They really help lighten my day. I'm not trying to be mean spirited, but these really are...

Carson Palmer and Drew Brees wear No. 9, as did Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen. I'm sure there are others, but I don't feel like digging around.

I love responses like yours. It means that my post (and my column to a certain extent) got under your skin. First off, thanks for all the cheap...

1) Ginn will likely never be a big-legged tackle breaking wideout. He's more in the mold of Marvin Harrison or Tory Holt; guys that make plays...

ok, I guess we need to get back to basics. empirical - Originating in or based upon observation or experience; capable of being verified or...

I've got an idea, how about we avoid signing big name free agent, except maybe for a relatively low-priced veteran at QB, and build via the draft....

They're credible when it comes to legal issues relating to NFL players (Vick, etc...) but when it comes to personnel and front office stuff, they...

Thanks for the props, Etuoo33. This is one of the most perplexing threads I've ever seen on here. Either people didn't bother to read the column...

He's a definite inductee into the Dolphins ring of honor but likely won't make the HOF because that's typically reserved for the very best player...

He's 6-5 and 335 pounds. That's prototypical for his position. If he lost 30 pounds he'd look more like a power forward than an NFL left tackle.

What are you basing your conclusion on? Why is he not a franchise LT? The guy allowed three sacks, run blocked like an animal, and committed zero...

It's always is easy to hand pick who the Dolphins should have selected after the fact. I guess that's why they say that hindsight is 20/20,...

Funny that this thread is filled with folks that think there is need for an upgrade at left tackle. The column I'm writing for tomorrow focuses on...

Not sure if you realize this, but the center position is an extremely cerebral position that requires a high level of intelligence. It is also the...

another baseless conclusion on Ginn? I thought we already went over this.

Not sure I agree about Carey being unable to play the left tackle position. He's given up just 3 sacks in his first full year at left tackle....

Wow, this is amazing. Why do you guys post opinions that are not the least bit based on factual information? Booker is averaging 4.5 yards per...

I love how the ones that want McFadden paint such a bleak picture of the running back situation. Classic example of folks whose perceptions are...

I definitely think that some of you are jumping to conclusions on Troy Smith's career. He hasn't exactly set the world on fire. In four games (2...

He struggled to recover from his minor knee surgery, and struggled to adjust to a new roll, but had 38 tackles (32 solo), 4.5 sacks, two...

I don't think that 2001 can be attributed to Parcells. If I remember correctly, that was the year that Jerry Jones made final decisions (like...

You do realize that Warrick Dunn is known as a between the tackles back, right? As a matter of fact, he has been that type of back since his days...

big game situations in college and big game situations in the NFL playoffs are two completely different things

Ginn has the physical tools required to be a No. 1 receiver, so its really just a matter of execution and development. Comparing him to other...

As much as it pains me to say it, you're right. That's what durability is all about; the difference between getting banged up and getting knocked...

I know you're a Bills fan and all, so you may not be totally up to speed on all things Dolphins, but are you saying that despite his consistent...

Did you really just post instructions on foot placement for the bench press? Get a grip, man. If I had to guess, 80 to 90 percent of the people...

While I respect all of you who say that Jason Allen is not close to Pro Bowl caliber yet, I think that you all fail to realize just how impressive...

It's a good thing you don't make any of the decisions for the Dolphins. You've competed in bench press?

Also, as for the PFT quote, most people look perfectly normal walking two months after an ACL replacement. I had one and was out walking normally...

So let me get this straight. You guys think that if a player breaks a team rule (by missing a mandatory workout in this case) he should not face...

wow...you guys are arguing the semantics of "try"? Gotta love it

That's my job. To stir up conversation. I knew that my stance was radical, but the fact that 20 percent of the voters on the poll agree, and the...

That happened in his first week as a starter. As for the various accusations that he takes bad angles on run plays, I find this amazing because...

I can only assume that you either didn't watch all of the games (definitely not all the catches he made) or that you have selective memory....

Huh? I can agree on the slow learner thing, sort of, but you do realize that he's been asked to shuffle around from position to position before...

I love it when people talk about watching every game and Tivoing them, as if that lends credence to their analysis or their ability to evaluate...

A couple of notes on the original post: -While L.J. Shelton has been average, it is not easy to replace average talent on the offensive line....

Thanks for coming to my defense guys. In any case, this is just another example of someone that desperately wants to believe that his college hero...

Muck covered several of the key points eloquently but I'll add a few more just so that there's no confusion. First off, most mock drafts...

The difference between Mauia and Hester is that, well, Mauia is a fullback. Hester is not. Even if he were to bulk up, he would still be an...

It's amazing to me that after years of mismanaging draft picks - essentially giving them away for free agents that rarely panned out - some of you...

I love how you, after just 15 games, can already conclude that a) Mauia can never be a Lorenzo Neal type of blocker (mind you, he is one of the...

I think that the main oversight here is the fact that Ginn was not getting many reps at wide receiver early in the season. If you take his numbers...

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here goes: If Bill Parcells thinks he's got what it takes, then so do I.

Did you just say that the Colts aren't doing that well? They've 12-2 despite a several key injuries and could have easily won against both the...

What's up Emo! Thanks for the welcome back.

Damn it! Liwenski will likely be jettisoned. I think that the jury is still out on Shelton, but I think that we could upgrade at both guard spots.

All I know is that I love the four wide receiver set with M. Booker, Ginn, Hagan, Camarillo, and Lorenzo Booker out of the backfield. You can't...

I'm pretty sure that Zach Thomas and Ronnie Brown are not anonymous and irrelevant players. And to a lesser extent, the same can be said of...

Seattle is the enjoying the most success in franchise history. They made it to the Super Bowl two years ago.

Let me pile on as well. Bush has struggled to make people miss in his two years in the league. His trademark burst of speed and hurdling has been...

Way to offer in-depth analysis. If he's incompetent and clueless, what does that make you? Or do you think that you know more about football...

huh? He's a rookie and just had a monster block that sprung a touchdown. What were you expecting? Lorenzo Neal production after just 14 games?

I second that. As a matter of fact, I think Booker is actually more elusive than Bush. He's a true scatback in the mold of guys like Eric Metcalf.

I feel bad for you bumrush. You're sabotaged by your own flawed perception of things. You'll do anything to find a reason why Cameron is at...

Glad to see that I'm not the only one that got a little emotional. I didn't quite cry, but I definitely felt some heavy emotion. It was one of...

While I agree with all of your other assertions, I do not agree with your analysis of Lemon. He did play well, especially in the fourth quarter...

Quentin Moses? He might pan out but he's way down on my list of bright spots. It's hard to pick just one, so here's a list in no particular order:...

This is a perfect example of what's wrong with the fan base. I'm not trying to make a personal attack, but man, how can you let your personal...

Great thread! Some of the supporting logic is unsound, but the point is well taken. Nobody gets on AD because his team is winning. Porter is...

Dude, I wrote about Hagan not being starting material on Tuesday: http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/20562.html Now the Herald writes...

Wow...you've already passed final judgment on Beck after less than 13 quarters. You must be some sort of oracle.

Hey guys. If you don't want these types of threads to permeate the boards, just don't reply. It's like advertising or network television: if you...

This SI piece wreaks of Peter King. This is the same guy that put out a column a few weeks ago about what a mistake Miami made by letting Welker...

Let me guess...this came from profootballtalk.com (sigh)... In any case, if Taylor does want out (and everything seems to point to that) then I'm...

Just so you know, the two most consistently productive receivers over the past 5-7 years are Marvin Harrison and Tory Holt, and both are "short"....

I would have liked to have seen what a healthy Trent Green and Ronnie Brown could have done had they been able to play together for a while...

man oh man! Where do I start? First off, two of the guys mentioned in the original thread post are playing at a Pro Bowl level (Anderson and...

As with most things in life, the Dolphins woes are a combination of things: Lack of talent (hats off to Wannstedt and Spielman) Injury bug (lead...

Would you like to go down the list of rookie quarterbacks that have been allowed to continue playing despite having multiple poor starts as...

This makes no sense. The team rallied for Cameron despite being down by 24 early in the second quarter. Why would they do that if they didn't...

First off, for those of you say that the players "tried harder" or "stopped going through the motions" when Lemon came in, I must ask: why do you...

just for the record, Rosenfels came into this game with just 5 touchdowns to 7 interceptions on the year. He is a solid backup, but then again,...

While I think that it's too soon to give up on Beck, drafting a quarterback is most definitely not a huge mistake. That position, more than any...

Look man, I'm not trying to be rude or fire personal attacks but... When you insinuate that Ginn is a bust, especially after he halls in a...

That's not good. Cameron may have put the final nail in his own coffin. He just put himself in the proverbial catch 22. If Beck was ready to...

Here's my take: 1) At 26 years of age, Beck cannot be afforded the same window of development that other rookie qbs get 2) After playing just...

So let me get this straight. Ginn is a bust despite hauling in a 54-yard bomb and steadily improving over the course of the season? Why?...