Skins vs. Dolphins Post Game Thoughts

One thing I noticed that I didn't like was that the Dolphins were catching Hall's kickoffs on the 15 yard line or so. I really like Hall but I'm getting tired of seeing the other team starting their drives at the 30yd line or better. If it weren't for penalties, the Dolphins would have started their drives in much better field position.

that means that VERY good defense was missing half its DBs That mattered on the three passing plays.

CRT3: How about Jason Taylor, and Junior Seau (ex-pro bowler, still a great player). Not to mention a good scheme. The Dolphins defense was far from just a pushover. We played good football.

I agree with Daseal on this one they are still an above average defense.All those missing db's would have made little difference in the running game.I know it is hard to pull the trigger and say that we played great seeing as how they had so many injuries but I will do it anyways .... WE PLAYED GREAT FOOTBALL.There now I feel better.I also would like to point out that we had a couple of injuries our selves and im not talking about reserve players.

i'm not saying we didn't play well, just that i think you should keep the qualifiers to "we played great" in mind. I'm sure they would have done better if AO was still there and bowens played... those are a couple decent D-linemen.

CRT3: How about Jason Taylor, and Junior Seau (ex-pro bowler, still a great player). Not to mention a good scheme. The Dolphins defense was far from just a pushover. We played good football.

I said we executed well and played good football. But to make a stement such as the Dolphins had a great defense is a stretch. Taylor and Seau each played 13 plays. Basiclly 2 series. While I will agree that Taylor is a fine player I think we can conclude that Seau is past his prime bowl status. Still a fine player but the weak link in their linebacker scheme. This was not a great defense!!!

Yeah, everyone says how depleted the Dolphins were...all the more reason the Skins did exactly what they should have done and beat them soundly! Keep in mind that we were missing quite a few players too, and the players could have easily let up because of that, but I think they (Gibbs) wanted to make a statement. Yeah, it's preseason, but this gave the gives both lines a lot of confidence to build on. The O-line for 180+ rushing yards, and the D-line for the shut-out.
Another thought - They have established that they can run, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if they open it up a little this week and try to beat St. Louis at their own game....and especially to get another good look at Ramsey and Brunell before making the final decision on the starter.

CRT3: I'm also not claiming that the Dolphins played their starts for long. Even without Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain they have a decent defense. I didn't expect them to play their starters for very long, and Portis only played for a couple drives himself.

The Miami defensive scheme has been in place, and successfull for quite some time. The defense is hurt with injuries, but should still play a solid game of ball.