Opening Night Going to Be Difficult

[se7ensaw]

It is going to be a daunting task going into Pittsburgh and winning on opening night. That is not to say that it will not happen. I do not know if alot of you guys know who the Sports Guy is, Bill Simmons, but I remember last year before the Denver game there was no way in hell Jake Plummer was going to beat a Nick Saban defense that had the whole offseason to prepare for Denver. Same thing here, Saban has had all offseason to prepare for Pittsburgh, though they have had for us as well. The game is going to come down to turnovers, special teams, and trick plays. We stand no chance of beating them if we have 3 turnovers, unless we force 3 ourselves. Alot of the scoring early in the year is off special teams TD's, remember a few years ago how awesome Dante Hall was the first few games of the year, with 3 or 4 TD's, and then he had one the rest of the year, I think in the playoffs. So it is important that we do not make a huge special teams mistake, or have a missed field goal. Any kind of those game changing plays that can swing momentum. And the trick play, the big play. No team is more notorious for this type of play than Pittsburgh. We got Mike Mularkey, who was one of the guys responsible for helping Pittsburgh find their ability to do those kinds of things. And all the comparisons you have heard of Marcus Vick is to him playing a role in our offense similar to Randle El when he was in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh loves doing these types of things, and will continue even with Randle El being in Washington. Week 1 is always low scoring, barring a few exceptions. Defenses are geared up, running around at 200 MPH, and offenses are still trying to get in sync. So if minimize the mistakes, play field position, and capitalize on any big chances we get, we can win the game. But to think it will be a 38-3 win for us, that would be naive, at least in my opinion.

 

[Skeet84]

Yeah it will be tough, but I have faith

 

['Deep]

Let`s just play the game already, huh.

 

[obxsnowboarderp]

I have faith also...god I hope they win

I made a bet with my boss at the resturant I work at. If Dolphins win he has to run screaming out of the building run accross the street and dive in teh ocean all dressed up...I work in a really nice place on the beach. If Steelers win I gotta do that so its gonna be really funny either way. But I would so love to see my boss do it

Go Fins

 

[Aqua4Ever04]

Let`s just play the game already, huh.

Isn't that the truth? This is by far the most anticipated game I have ever experianced in my 11 years of being a Dolphins fan.

As for the game, I really do expect the Fins to win. Seriously I cannot see us losing this game. Daunte has so much to prove and won't except failure.

 

[se7ensaw]

I think we all have been very eager to get this game here, and done with since we saw the schedule. This is a huge stage for us to showcase just how far we have come. You know not only are all the fans going to be watching, but alot of the other teams are going to be tuned in as well. A big chance to send a message early that we are a team to deal with. A win would be huge. And I really really hope Ronnie breaks a long one early, and gets some confidence. And I think you have to go deep early, or try a trick play early and see if you can't get the momentum to swing. Playing defense is alot easier when you have the lead and can make the other team predictable. Hopefully on Friday September 8th, the rest of the NFL is on notice, that Nick Saban and the Miami Dolphins are big players in the game.

 

[Roman529]

Pittsburgh has looked pretty average so far in preseason...I don't see this game as being any harder than any other game. They don't have Bettis, they don't have Randle El, they have Roethlisberger who has not looked that great....I think if we stick to our game and don't make turnovers, we win.

 

[DefensiveEnd#76]

I don't care if we win 3-2. I just want a win. Any way we can get it!!!! We need to start off fast out of the gates with a 1-0 record.

 

[Dmancari23]

38-3? That's just crazy. I personally don't see how we escape Pittsburgh with a win, but if we do it would be something like 17-13 or 21-17. It would be very close and shouldn't be as high scoring as 38-3. That's just absurd.

 

[GridIronKing34]

38-3? That's just crazy. I personally don't see how we escape Pittsburgh with a win, but if we do it would be something like 17-13 or 21-17. It would be very close and shouldn't be as high scoring as 38-3. That's just absurd.

Dude... can you not read? He said "But to think it will be a 38-3 win for us, that would be naive, at least in my opinion." C'mon, man, think before you post...

 

[DUB]

I haven't seen enough to believe we can beat the Steelers. Although, noone thought we would knock off the Broncos 34-10(i think)game 1 last year. My biggest fear is the pressure they will put on Pep, aka how they beat the Colts in the playoffs.

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

WE ARE GOING TO CRUSH THE STEELERS...mark it down august 30th 11:10pm

 

[endorPHINS72]

I just hope the people that are calling for us to beat Pittsburgh by at least two TDs aren't sitting here cursing Saban, Culpepper or some other player or coach if we lose.

I think we will win, but I know how Dolphins fans can be.

 

[PhinSoldia]

why does everybody think so highly of them..thier not the champs, they were given the trophy...they didnt deserve it and barring the same play-calling we saw in XL you will see the dolphins pretty much rout the steelers...

 

[endorPHINS72]

why does everybody think so highly of them..thier not the champs, they were given the trophy...they didnt deserve it and barring the same play-calling we saw in XL you will see the dolphins pretty much rout the steelers...

Oh Jesus Christ dude! They went into Indy and beat them on their home turf despite all kind of calls going against them. You have to respect your opponent if you want to beat them. Use your head, man!