Knowshon gave this team an attitude and a swagger. I've not seen a runner that powerful in a Dolphins' uni since Ricky.
His determined running style and fighting for every yard made this OL take notice. When I saw the OL pushing him forward through the pile, I realized these guys are fighting for each other. It should not be overlooked that Knowshon elevated the play of the OL. He was just as responsible for us giving up only 1 sack as the OL. The OL did the pass blocking. But it was the energy they got from Knowshon that made them win the tough downs and tough yards.
It's safe to say, today he was the heart and sole of the offense. I don't what stars have aligned here, but I saw a man possessed who put this team on his back and willed us to a dominance we've not had in some time.
I'd like to send another shot out to Satele. He isn't the strongest or biggest guy in trenches. But today he was in charge of the line. You could see as soon as he stepped up to the ball, he was a general on the LOS. His attitude in calling out the protections and identifying the pressure seemed to focus this unit. What he doesn't have in ability, he overcome in attitude and desire.
Satele has been a true professional in his return to the team that drafted him. And for that I thank him.
In many aspects today, we beat an aging team and that should not be overlooked. The Patriots were revealed for the weaknesses they have. We starred down 2 legends that have haunted us for a long time. And we finally put them to rest. This game doesn't make us world beaters. But we DID take care of a business. The better team won. As we SHOULD have. But those have been big hurdles for us in the past: overcoming dogma and taking control oif the game and our destiny.
It's just Week 1 and their are much better teams out there. But we took care of business and developed an attitude. It was a good week.