Dolphins' offensive line faces another huge test

[DKphin]

DAVIE - The Dolphins say the problems with their offensive line are correctable. They say many issues, but not all, can be fixed in a week.

Maybe it's a good thing that Game 2 isn't until Monday night. Problem is, that's where all breaks regarding the Dolphins' schedule end.

The home opener is against quarterback Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Given Miami's woes against Atlanta, a more fitting billing might be the Dolphins against defensive end Dwight Freeney and the Indianapolis Colts.

The Dolphins invested $70 million guaranteed in their blockers, but their performance against the Falcons put the phrase "bottom line" in a different light. If that sounds harsh, remember it was right tackle Vernon Carey who said the line is a "target." With all the money the blockers are hauling in, the assumption was they also would carry their weight.

Against the Falcons, the Dolphins allowed four sacks, committed four turnovers and failed to develop offensive rhythm, losing 19-7.

"Each guy took a turn on a play here or there," tight end Anthony Fasano said of the mistakes, including himself in the mix because he lost two fumbles. "On offense, one guy makes a mistake and it shows. All 11 guys need to do their job."

Plenty of focus fell on left tackle Jake Long, the first overall draft pick last year who made the Pro Bowl. Against Falcons end John Abraham, Long gave up two sacks and said he "panicked" at times.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...lphins-colts-091909,0,4212871.story?track=rss

 

[SpaceMountain16]

For sure, but at the same time Chad Pennington should have no problem unloading passes out short to Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams, Anthony Fasano and even the WR's if they're actually open. That's his game, and that's something the Colts struggle against. To do this however we're going to need to get a running game established, and that could be pretty hard to do against the Colts, who have Bob Sanders in the lineup and are formidable against the run (when he's there).

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I think with running the ball you can ger your guys up front to take it to the Colts a little bit. I was disappointed in the play calling. But as Sparano say. we know know what we have.

Freeney is going to take it to Long again this week.. I hope brings his a game. He's going to need it every single week. This ain't Michigan!

 

[andres2882]

Is it just me or should Fasano's quote have been "It's really all my fault," since he was the biggest donk this week beside the Bills kick returner.