DolFan31
aka FinSane
Well DolFans ive been on this board for over a year now,and i finally have my 100th post,and ive saved it for the best game(so far) of the season.The streak is finally over! Now for my review of the game:
QB: A-
Jay Fiedler threw a few off-target passes in the first half,and while he did look really good at times,he did look a bit out of character.However,come the second half,he did revive himself and looked like a Pro-Bowl quarterback.The highest-rated passer in the league(as of week 2) had 1 TD pass and also had no INTs.
RB: A-
Ricky Williams had another 100-yard game,becoming the first running back in Dolphin history to have 3 consecutive 100-yard games.The first half Miami couldnt get the ground game going,but later they(especially Williams) came full force on the Jets D.Robert Edwards a few nice runs,but Travis Minor capped off an already won game late in the 4th for a TD and few nice runs as well.Konrad saw some action,but not too much.WR James McKnight also did some runs in reverse plays.
TE: A+
Randy McMichael did a superb job today,making big plays everywhere on the field,including a TD.Nothing from Jed Weaver.McMichael though,is an up-and-coming star.
WR: B-
Chris Chambers once again had a great day with 4 catches for 33 yards.Oronde Gadsden though,stole the show with an outstanding,acrobatic one handed catch,but it was his lone catch for the day.The receivers for most of the day kept dropping passes,and thus need to improve on that.
OL: A+
The offensive line looked like it did 2 years ago when Lamar Smith first came to Miami.Making nice blocks for Ricky Williams and the pass protection for Fiedler was also nice,allowing only 1 potential sack which Fiedler smartly made sure it wasnt by throwing it away.Jamie Nails is looking better by the week.
DL: A
Adewale Ogunleye had a nice day getting his first sack of the season,but it was Jason Taylor who i think deserves the defensive MVP of the game,with his sack-fumble-fumble recovery that i think sealed the victory for us.The line did a good job of holding RB Curtis Martin for the day,which he only got 43 yards rushing.Jay Williams also had a sack today,taking down Chad Pennington after the game had been won,but still is a confidence builder.
LB: B+
Derrick Rodgers got his first INT of the season,and Zach Thomas did a good job covering the field.The only problem i see from this unit is helping Thomas more in the open field.
CB: C+
CB Patrick Surtain was out today,Wayne Chrebet was able to help the Jets convert 3rd downs,and Jamar Fletcher continues to struggle.However,the unit was able to keep the pass coverage under control without Surtain,but i think Fletcher is a bust.
S: A+
Brock Marion,who saved the Dolphins from OT last week against the Colts,came up looking good again,collecting another INT for the season.He also came up with 3 tackles.Autro Freeman continues to impress,with 5 tackles,some being huge tackles.Shawn Wooden surprised many,getting an INT and almost another one,but a penalty took that away.Im hoping to see more from this guy.
ST: C+
Olindo Mare gave us another shock today,missing an easy FG.However he did go 3/4 for the day,so it wasnt too bad.P Mark Royals looked better than former Dolphins Matt Turk(now of the Jets) today,booming punts.Kick and Punt Coverage could be a bit better.
Overall: B+
A so-so first half but a nice finish to a great game.The hex is finally over,and the Dolphins are back,baby.
:cooldude: :happydrin :drinkers: :up: :biggrin: :bling:
QB: A-
Jay Fiedler threw a few off-target passes in the first half,and while he did look really good at times,he did look a bit out of character.However,come the second half,he did revive himself and looked like a Pro-Bowl quarterback.The highest-rated passer in the league(as of week 2) had 1 TD pass and also had no INTs.
RB: A-
Ricky Williams had another 100-yard game,becoming the first running back in Dolphin history to have 3 consecutive 100-yard games.The first half Miami couldnt get the ground game going,but later they(especially Williams) came full force on the Jets D.Robert Edwards a few nice runs,but Travis Minor capped off an already won game late in the 4th for a TD and few nice runs as well.Konrad saw some action,but not too much.WR James McKnight also did some runs in reverse plays.
TE: A+
Randy McMichael did a superb job today,making big plays everywhere on the field,including a TD.Nothing from Jed Weaver.McMichael though,is an up-and-coming star.
WR: B-
Chris Chambers once again had a great day with 4 catches for 33 yards.Oronde Gadsden though,stole the show with an outstanding,acrobatic one handed catch,but it was his lone catch for the day.The receivers for most of the day kept dropping passes,and thus need to improve on that.
OL: A+
The offensive line looked like it did 2 years ago when Lamar Smith first came to Miami.Making nice blocks for Ricky Williams and the pass protection for Fiedler was also nice,allowing only 1 potential sack which Fiedler smartly made sure it wasnt by throwing it away.Jamie Nails is looking better by the week.
DL: A
Adewale Ogunleye had a nice day getting his first sack of the season,but it was Jason Taylor who i think deserves the defensive MVP of the game,with his sack-fumble-fumble recovery that i think sealed the victory for us.The line did a good job of holding RB Curtis Martin for the day,which he only got 43 yards rushing.Jay Williams also had a sack today,taking down Chad Pennington after the game had been won,but still is a confidence builder.
LB: B+
Derrick Rodgers got his first INT of the season,and Zach Thomas did a good job covering the field.The only problem i see from this unit is helping Thomas more in the open field.
CB: C+
CB Patrick Surtain was out today,Wayne Chrebet was able to help the Jets convert 3rd downs,and Jamar Fletcher continues to struggle.However,the unit was able to keep the pass coverage under control without Surtain,but i think Fletcher is a bust.
S: A+
Brock Marion,who saved the Dolphins from OT last week against the Colts,came up looking good again,collecting another INT for the season.He also came up with 3 tackles.Autro Freeman continues to impress,with 5 tackles,some being huge tackles.Shawn Wooden surprised many,getting an INT and almost another one,but a penalty took that away.Im hoping to see more from this guy.
ST: C+
Olindo Mare gave us another shock today,missing an easy FG.However he did go 3/4 for the day,so it wasnt too bad.P Mark Royals looked better than former Dolphins Matt Turk(now of the Jets) today,booming punts.Kick and Punt Coverage could be a bit better.
Overall: B+
A so-so first half but a nice finish to a great game.The hex is finally over,and the Dolphins are back,baby.
:cooldude: :happydrin :drinkers: :up: :biggrin: :bling: