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5 things to know from Dolphins' win over Chargers

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THE DOLPHINS CAN TUNE OUT THE SCANDAL: Despite distractions related to the harassment case, Miami is 2-1 since Martin left the team.

"What distractions?" guard John Jerry said. "We've got tunnel vision."
Martin, a second-year pro, suddenly left the team three weeks ago and has been undergoing counseling for emotional issues. Incognito was suspended and filed a grievance last week against the Dolphins seeking to rejoin the team.
"No one could have predicted all these things that happened," cornerback Brent Grimes said. "We've just got to keep playing hard and not pay any attention to any distractions that might be out there."
PENALTIES DOOM SAN DIEGO: The Chargers (4-6) were plagued by penalties as they lost their third game in a row.
Philip Rivers threw for 298 yards and Ryan Mathews ran for 127, including a career-best 51-yard dash to set up a field goal. But the Chargers had 10 penalties for 76 yards, including two infractions that cost them 11 points in the first half.
"Ten penalties, that's a lot," Rivers said. "We're not playing well enough to overcome those things."
TACKLING AN ISSUE FOR CHARGERS TOO: San Diego tackled poorly, especially on Charles Clay's 39-yard catch and run for a score.
Clay put Miami ahead to stay in the third quarter when he caught a short pass and ran over defenders Marcus Gilchrist and Donald Butler en route to the end zone, making it 17-10.
Chargers safety Eric Weddle shook his head recalling the touchdown.
"Seven missed tackles," he said, exaggerating only slightly.
PATCHWORK CAN WORK: Because center Mike Pouncey missed the game with an illness, the Dolphins had three backups starting in the offensive line.
Working behind the makeshift line, Tannehill was sacked four times, increasing NFL-high season total to 41. But Miami ran for 104 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per attempt to limit the Chargers' time of possession.
Guard Sam Brenner, an undrafted rookie, was promoted from the practice squad Saturday to make his NFL debut.
"That was a fast promotion," tackle Bryant McKinnie said.
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Jeff Ireland, please lock him up with a new contract. Please do not lose him like you lost Welker because you were too stupid reward him with a new contract before the season was over.
GRIMES CAN LEAP: The 5-foot-10 cornerback jumped to swat away Rivers' pass in the end zone on the final play of the game.

Trailing by four points, San Diego started from its 17 with 1:54 left and drove to the Miami 25. On the last play, a harried Rivers lofted a pass toward Vincent Brown, but Grimes intervened.
"I just jumped as high as I had to," Grimes said.
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Ireland lost Welker to free agency because he allowed him to reach the free agency period before negotiating with him on a new contract. When he got to FA, the Pats offered him a $32mil contract and we could not financially match it, subsequently we lost out on his services. If Ireland had came to an agreement before the end of the season, we could have held on to Wes with a more reasonable salary. I just do not want to see that happen again. This a perfect example of why I do not like Ireland as a GM. He is a hole plugger with no long term vision.
 
butta247 said:
I think the OP was saying lock Grimes up to a new contract
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You know sleep apnea does affect the mind and you are quite right. Ugh I do apologize.
I do agree he has played well and would like to sign him but turning 31 next year I would temper my contract
 
DKphin said:
Ireland lost Welker to free agency because he allowed him to reach the free agency period before negotiating with him on a new contract. When he got to FA, the Pats offered him a $32mil contract and we could not financially match it, subsequently we lost out on his services. If Ireland had came to an agreement before the end of the season, we could have held on to Wes with a more reasonable salary. I just do not want to see that happen again. This a perfect example of why I do not like Ireland as a GM. He is a hole plugger with no long term vision.
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As much as I dislike Ireland as a gm this was not his watch . This happened the year before he got here. We lost Welker because we tendered him too low. If we had have him a first round tender Ne would never have made the effort to sign him but we tryed to play it cheap and gave him the same tender we gave Lydon Murtha ugh.
 
Lock up grimes, get rid of Patterson and sign Starks to a contract extension. Solia hasn't showed me enough to give him a gigantic deal, or run d has been below average and he doesn't get pressure on the QB.

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If Patterson could stay healthy for more than 15 minutes at a time, we could say this has been or best duo since the maddy and patty days.
 
DKphin said:
Ireland lost Welker to free agency because he allowed him to reach the free agency period before negotiating with him on a new contract. When he got to FA, the Pats offered him a $32mil contract and we could not financially match it, subsequently we lost out on his services. If Ireland had came to an agreement before the end of the season, we could have held on to Wes with a more reasonable salary. I just do not want to see that happen again. This a perfect example of why I do not like Ireland as a GM. He is a hole plugger with no long term vision.
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Ireland's getting blamed for Welker now? :lol:

that was Randy Mueller.
 
dlockz is right. Randy Meuller and Cam Cameron jettisoned Welker. They got a second rounder that turned into Samson Satele, who went to the Raiders 2 years later and is now a starter for the Colts.
 
You are correct. I got my GMs mixed up. Between Mueller, Speilman and Ireland, I do not see much difference.
 
Not lying about Grimes. He prob wants four years, Miami prob wants 2- just give him a four with no guarantee the fourth year and we all win.
 
Don't forget the posion pill put in Welker's contract....We did not lose him...the posion pill shafted us.
 
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