Drfletcherdc
Active Roster
First of all, there was a lot of Dolphin fans in the Georgia Dome. I sat behind the goal post and haven't heard any commentary nor do I have any official stats. I am giving you my impressions.
Offense
1. Jake Long got bull rushed twice and gave up two sacks.
2. Offensive play calling was truly offensive. The trick plays shouldn't be a staple of our offense. If they are, then there is something seriously wrong. We should have lined Ricky and Ronnie in the offset I formation and ran it down their throats.
3. I love Bess; he has the best hands that I have ever seen. Nothing gets by him.
4. Camarillo has to be one of the smartest players on the team.
5. Our offense doesn't fool too many people since I was calling the play as they lined up.
6. The Wild Pat experience should be shelved for now. I get the feeling that Pat White is a little overwhelmed and judging by the preseason he didn't do anything to even earn a spot on the active roster.
7. When we were down by 19 our offense showed little urgency.
8. Fasano and his two fumbles needs to be made and example of. For the record I am a big Fasano fan but two fumbles in one game is unacceptable.
9. 3 turnovers = loss.
10. Pennington's arm strength looked ok, but he looks slow in making a decision.
Defense:
1. Run defense looked good all game.
2. Pass defense was above average.
3. Merling had a great game- stood out on more than one play.
4. I have no idea what happen to Smith, but Davis played well.
5. Allen played extremely well with a few nice pass defenses.
6. Pass rush wasn't that good.
7. No turnovers created.
8. Defense made some good stands while being put in a bad position.
Special Teams
1. Poor kick returns only to the 15.
2. Poor kick coverage letting them get to the 30.
3. Most of their kicks were 5 yards deep in the endzone while ours were near the 5 yard line.
Overall Impression:
Pretty poor way to start the season. Our offense looked like it was the first game of the preseason. The trickery needs to go until we can run basic offense. When we commit 3 turnovers and don't force any ourselves then we will not win. Pat White looks overwhelmed and he doesn't belong on the field. I don't want to call him a waste of a second round pick but I just don't see him being very effective.
Defense will keep us in a lot of games, but the offense and special teams need to really pick it up.
Offense
1. Jake Long got bull rushed twice and gave up two sacks.
2. Offensive play calling was truly offensive. The trick plays shouldn't be a staple of our offense. If they are, then there is something seriously wrong. We should have lined Ricky and Ronnie in the offset I formation and ran it down their throats.
3. I love Bess; he has the best hands that I have ever seen. Nothing gets by him.
4. Camarillo has to be one of the smartest players on the team.
5. Our offense doesn't fool too many people since I was calling the play as they lined up.
6. The Wild Pat experience should be shelved for now. I get the feeling that Pat White is a little overwhelmed and judging by the preseason he didn't do anything to even earn a spot on the active roster.
7. When we were down by 19 our offense showed little urgency.
8. Fasano and his two fumbles needs to be made and example of. For the record I am a big Fasano fan but two fumbles in one game is unacceptable.
9. 3 turnovers = loss.
10. Pennington's arm strength looked ok, but he looks slow in making a decision.
Defense:
1. Run defense looked good all game.
2. Pass defense was above average.
3. Merling had a great game- stood out on more than one play.
4. I have no idea what happen to Smith, but Davis played well.
5. Allen played extremely well with a few nice pass defenses.
6. Pass rush wasn't that good.
7. No turnovers created.
8. Defense made some good stands while being put in a bad position.
Special Teams
1. Poor kick returns only to the 15.
2. Poor kick coverage letting them get to the 30.
3. Most of their kicks were 5 yards deep in the endzone while ours were near the 5 yard line.
Overall Impression:
Pretty poor way to start the season. Our offense looked like it was the first game of the preseason. The trickery needs to go until we can run basic offense. When we commit 3 turnovers and don't force any ourselves then we will not win. Pat White looks overwhelmed and he doesn't belong on the field. I don't want to call him a waste of a second round pick but I just don't see him being very effective.
Defense will keep us in a lot of games, but the offense and special teams need to really pick it up.
