Mort Report on ESPN News

[midwest_phinfan]

If our defense could stop a team during say, 3rd down in the fourth quarter of a tied game, then I would care what they thought. As good as the defense is and as hard as they played, I am sick and tired of seeing them fall apart when the pressure is on. Year after year the defense is awesome, but our record sucks. They still haven't stepped up in my opinion.

This O-line is going to have some growing pains, no doubt about it, but it all will take time. This season is still far from over.

 

[FinaciousOne]

Mort is reporting what the Defense is saying off the record.

If it's "off the record" why is he reporting it? That's journalistically unethical.
If it's a predominate opinion among the defense, why can't he find anyone man enough to stand for what he say's. Are ALL the D player's so cowardly as to sheepishly mutter behind other's backs? Doubtful.
Is it maybe 1 or 2 players who don't want to go on record because they know other D players will flame them?

That's why those guys play defense. Cause they know nothing about offense.

Sorry, but that statement doesn't make sense. Before a defense can play at the level Miami's defense has proven itself able to play at, they must first thoroughly understand what the offense is doing. That's what determine what they are supposed to do. If the D that lines up across from Miami's O every practice were to predominately express the opinion that Feeley alone is responsible for the O's problem and delivers less of a threat than Fiedler, that opinion would be hard to ignore. I've seen no evidence of that. If they think it, speak up. Don't hide behind some reporter's skirt.

After coming from Philly he must think this offensive staff is a joke. He made comments about the coaches being confused.

Though I'm not yet a Wanny basher, I can't imagine ANY Shula, Lombardi, Paul Brown, Jimmy Johnson, Parcell, Belichek (sp.) player running their mouth on or off the record without SERIOUS repercussions. If they wanted to know the players opinion, they told it to them. They may not of always been right, but their leadership was UNQUESTIONED. Right now there appears to be a conflict in leadership in offensive philosophy between the assistants.

I think its time to clean house and I mean from top to bottom. No cobb webb untouched.

Starting at the top. I can't see a successful businessman like Wayne H. tolerating this much longer. Miami needs an ABSOLUTE leader like Shula or Lombardi who knows what needs to be done and matter-of-factly tells his players and assistant coaches "I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. I WANT YOU TO EXECUTE OR BE REPLACED. PERIOD." In business, when things go as wrong as they are going in Miami it ALMOST ALWAYS is an indictment of leadership (i.e management).

 

[PhinBeck]

the o-line did not look ok for Jay, Jay just ran. o-line looked like sh*t the whole year. It doesnt suprise me the defense likes Jay, he is tough and isnt afraid to throw his body in there. There is a comfort and respect. Trouble is for the toughnessn and comfort the results aren't there. It also further illustrates why Wanny should have been fired, the players are running teh show, Dave has no control. He waffled too much and divided the team. I will support Wanny and agree with his philosophy as far as play balanced on offense and defense that stifles the opponent. He needs to be more passionate and more disciplined.

The defense may have an idea what is going on, doesnt mean they are great coaches and always know what is best for the team. The vets dont want to go thru the growing pains with AJ, I say at this point tough sh*t, we have to go thru them at some point, why is now not better?

 

[FinsNYanksFan13]

Mort was 100 percent right. Fiedler is our only hope if we are going to do anythign this year. I do not dislike Feely, I just feel he isn't ready to take over the reigns. If he is horrible in the first half against the Steelers, Wanny better do the right thing and pull him.

 

[miamirw]

As with Brian, opposing defenses know they only have to send in the house down after down because AJ simply cannot deal with the pressure and is too immobile to evade the pressure...

Like it or not, Jay is the heart of an otherwise poor offense.

Madison and McMike going off on their teammates is only the beginning

Nice try but A. Feely is not Briese. He's got a much quicker release and makes quicker decisions than Brian. B. Jay had a QB rating of 8 with this personell. Nuff said. I will live with the growing pains of a young, talented QB. I'm not going through the torture of another Fiedler+perfect Defense game plan again. That road only leads to disappointment. The better choice is to let Feely and the Oline - with McIntosh and Carey as new starters - learn on the fly and hope that they come together in time to nab the last wild card spot. We catch fire at the end of the season and anything is possible. Or it doesn't work and we start over next year. I'm okay with either of those scenarios. I'm against banging our head against the wall with Fiedler. Sorry.

 

[PhinBeck]

Mort was 100 percent right. Fiedler is our only hope if we are going to do anythign this year. I do not dislike Feely, I just feel he isn't ready to take over the reigns. If he is horrible in the first half against the Steelers, Wanny better do the right thing and pull him.

And what exactly has Jay shown that noone else but you and blind supporters of Jay have seen? I supported Jay for 4 years, I like Jay, I really do, but he cannot throw the out nor deep consistently. Dont say you havent seen AJ either becuase you cant see it when it isnt called or he doesnt have time to throw it. Did you watch the Tenn game? Jay made the same mistakes AJ did, played worse than AJ and he has 4 years experience. He had 10 times better protection as well. Once Minor is healthy and Gordon is comfortable that we have a semblance oif a running attack, The all out blitzes will not work and they will back out of them. Growing pains come with a young qb.

 

[DA DICK]

Mort was 100 percent right. Fiedler is our only hope if we are going to do anythign this year. I do not dislike Feely, I just feel he isn't ready to take over the reigns. If he is horrible in the first half against the Steelers, Wanny better do the right thing and pull him.

Dude your insane. OUR ONLY HOPE.

Then when Fiedler stinks it up again we pull him out. Leave Feeley in.

 

[upsman]

We should put Wade Smith on the D-line. He has had 2 games of studying guys hit our qB, he should be a master at it by now.

:roflmao:

 

[Phishstix]

OH DB give it up Explain fiedlers performance in the first half against the Titans

QBR of 8.0, but thats not Jays fault that was every one elses that he went 5-13 a fumble for a loss and 2 int's

No one questions Jay's Heart it's there its one of the best in the league, however we can't say the same for his skill and talent

the thing with jay, after he stunk the place up and we were still in it, i always felt like we still had a chance to win b/c he's done it in the past, and i bet that's the same thing the defense is feeling.

 

[nepaica]

Yea, Sterling Sharpe was just awful, let me tell you :roflmao:

Moron! Sharpe is not on ESPN anymore. They got rid of him two years ago.

 

[Rick 1966]

Two problems with going back to Jay:
1)no QB could do a damn thing behind this crappy offensive line
and
2)we don't have a starting caliber NFL QB on our roster.

 

[catfish]

I believe this is all a rush to judgement on A J Feeley. I mean look, if you were the opposing team of the dolphins, wouldn't you think, with Ricky gone their running threat is significantly diminished, the passing game will be a struggle with David Boston out, and also this is basically the first year that the new o-line has played together. There is no doubt the offense needs to improve, but I think it's to soon to wave the white flag. Go Dolphins!!!!!!

 

[yankeehillbilly]

Why not put Jay in, he gives us a better chance to win. Feeley isn't ready to play at this level.

Now, the reason why I say start Jay: Start him and see what happens. Come seasons end, why not re-address the QB situation. I don't care what kind of pick we gave up for this putz, it's not worth hangin onto either of these guys.

Cut em both and start over!!

The reason is that Feeley is still somewhat of an unknown. He may develop into a better than avg QB if given the opportunity. Of course he may not, but we need to find out before the offseason so that we will know whether we need to pick up 2 QBs or just one. After 4 years we already know what Jay is and isnt capable of so we dont need to evaluate him and/or give him time to grow into the position. Let Feeley start the rest of the season (or at least until he is taken to the emergency room) and then either cut them both, or if Feeley gets it together then cut just Jay and pick up a decent FA.

 

[Dphins4me]

Mort said that the Defensive guys have no faith in Aj Feeley and want JF to start. B/C at least they know he's a veteran and they know what he can/can't do.

For all we know that is one player telling him the rest feel this way.

Also if true, then its the D showing their coaching mentality. Play it safe.

 

[Section126]

This is BS.......No player talked to Mort....Period...think about it....what opportunity did a Dolphin player have to talk to mort? Do any of actually believe that some Dolphin players called Mort in PHILADELPHIA to spread this rumor? Sounds like Mort made this one up.