Joey Porter's hamstring means Anderson and Wake play more this week

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padre31padre31Luxury BoxOP
Sep 29, 2009, 09:12 PM

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-maimi-dolphins-chargers-porter-092709,0,2455855.story

Anytime the Pro Bowl pass rusher wasn't on the field in the early part of Sunday's 23-13 loss to San Diego it was clear his patience was wearing thin watching the Dolphins' try to hold the line without him.

Then in the second half, the right hamstring strain Porter was nursing began to tighten, and his burning desire to get back on the field decreased noticeably. The Dolphins coaches decided to shut Porter down, limiting his repetitions significantly in the final two quarters of the loss.

Reserve linebacker Charlie Anderson and Cameron Wake filled in for the team's top pass rusher, who bolted out of the locker room immediately after the game, filled with frustration

This is some serious news, Anderson is what used to be called a "cover linebacker" back in the day, he is fast but his speed doesn't translate into sacks, Wake had a few snaps at the end of the first half, but neither is likely to be as productive as Peezy has been so far.

2 sacks, a forced fumble inside the red zone, JP was beginning to flash his 08 form.

The upside is, Wake has a ton of potential as a nickel rusher at DE and Anderson has range enough to cover the middle of the field on those crossing routes that have been killing us so far this season.

i think we all wanted to see what Cameron Wake can do, and we all wish to see the pass defense tighten up, but I'd still take a healthy Joey Porter.

Vengeful OdinVengeful OdinForum Veteran
Sep 29, 2009, 09:14 PM

Lost in the shuffle of our early season malaise is the fate of Quentin Moses.

He's be virtually invisible. Was hoping to see more of him this season.

padre31padre31Luxury Box
Sep 29, 2009, 09:16 PM

"Vengeful Odin wrote:

Lost in the shuffle of our early season malaise is the fate of Quentin Moses.

He's be virtually invisible. Was hoping to see more of him this season.

Well, for now we could see a three headed monster of Moses, Anderson and Wake trying to replace Porter

Moses on the Strongside, Jt back over to the weak side, Anderson as the nickel Lb and Wake as a DE on passing downs.

dolfan7171dolfan7171New Member
Sep 29, 2009, 09:18 PM

This is one interesting season no doubt.....

Win, Lose, or Tie, I will be a Dolphins Fan Until I Die:up:

TpaddleTpaddleForum Veteran
Sep 29, 2009, 11:59 PM

it will be interesting to see what anderson/wake can do...i hope wake can break out and get a sack or two