Saturday Sports Buzz

[Daytona Fin]

As he prepares to meet the Dolphins Sunday, Brandon Marshall said this week that if he were starting a franchise, he would select Brent Grimes and Chicago rookie Kyle Fuller as his cornerbacks.

Grimes remains one of Miami’s most valuable players, but the opposing quarterback's passer rating in his coverage area has risen dramatically, from 66.3 last season (one of the best numbers in the league for a cornerback) to 91.2 so far this season.

Last season, Pro Football Focus ranked him second among all corners. This season, he’s 38th of 103.

Asked if he’s playing at the same level as last season, Grimes said: “I’ve been playing well. Coaches and opposing teams feel the same way.”

According to Grimes, Aaron Rodgers told him --- both during and after the game --- that he has great respect for him.

### Derrick Shelby said he’s trying to get the Dolphins to give him the week’s pay they took away from him during his suspension. The union is involved.

### While a few former Dolphins have given up a number of sacks (Jake Long has allowed three, Jonathan Martin four so far this season), it's encouraging to see rookie right guard Ja'Wuan James has been beaten for only one sack in five games. Branden Albert has allowed two and his run blocking has been very good.

### How in the world did the NFL come up with this odd number ($8268) as the amount it fined Jarvis Landry on Friday for a face-mask on Casey Hayward during last Sunday's Green Bay game?

A fine for that type of infraction was $7,500 in 2011, but twice has been increased by 5 percent since, according to terms of the labor agreement. Thus, $8268.... Landry, incidentally, has risen to second in the league in kickoff return average.

### The defensive backs that the Dolphins parted ways with over the offseason have essentially disappeared or been marginalized. Dimitri Patterson is out of the league; he reportedly won't consider any offer at the veteran's minimum. Chris Clemons remains unemployed. And Nolan Carroll has played limited snaps for the Eagles.

### On Sunday, in a game featuring three high-end receivers (Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Mike Wallace), the player who will enter leading the league in receptions is Bears running back Matt Forte (46 for 376).

As a runner, though, Forte has been inconsistent. His last four games: 23 for 122 vs. Green Bay; 13 for 33 vs. the Jets; 12 for 21 vs. the 49ers; and 17 for 82 vs. Buffalo.

By the way, the Dolphins defense ranks seventh in the league --- 13th against the run, eighth against the pass.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...s-for-heat-panthers-future.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Miamifinz]

Brent has tremendous athletic ability, but that means nothing if the guy can't stay on his feet. He fell down at least 2-3 times last Sunday and that can't happen again.

 

[Danny68]

Brent has tremendous athletic ability, but that means nothing if the guy can't stay on his feet. He fell down at least 2-3 times last Sunday and that can't happen again.

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[roy_miami]

I would tell Shelby if he plays great and the charges are dropped no problem on getting the money back.

 

[Nawledge]

Juwaun james only one sack allowed....big upgrade over the horse**** we had the last few years.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Curious to know if the 2nd sack accredited to Albert was last Sunday when Moreno ran through his elbow when attempting to chip block. Regardless, what a great change.

Fined for a ****ing facemask? GTFO. Throw the damn flag and call it a day. Ridiculous.

 

[Vaark]

yeah, Grimes' regression is worrisome and places a burden on our less talented DBs. In another thread I was asked what I considered Philbin's failings and forgot to include Marshall and in this instance Vontae. Anyone here who denies they'd feel more comfortable with Tannehill throwing to a money receiver who actuallly can run routes and fight for the ball or Aaron Rodgers throwing against a backfield that includes V Davis is in denial.

### While a few former Dolphins have given up a number of sacks (Jake Long has allowed three, Jonathan Martin four so far this season), it's encouraging to see rookie right guard Ja'Wuan James has been beaten for only one sack in five games. Branden Albert has allowed two and his run blocking has been very good

Some use the fact that Martin's starting for SF as evidence that he wasn't the team cancer most of us knew him to be. The only reason he's starting is because the 49ers are down to their OL "sloppy seconds & thirds." As I've professed before: **** that pantywaist mama's boy. And Jake? Can't fault Ireland for that one. He just didn't want to be here unless paid a lot more than the going rate which he certainly didn't deserve.. Probably also had his fill of Philbin being a mitigating factor. He's not doing awful but he wouldn't have been a difference maker for us either. Now Reggie, that's another Philbin decision I'm still bemoaning. James: great decision and effective rookie player who'll only get better under Benton's tutelage. Can only wonder how worse he'd be playing under Turner's coaching :idk:

 

[Casas9425]

Both tackles are playing at a high level. Looks like Hickey had himself a good draft.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

yeah, Grimes' regression is worrisome and places a burden on our less talented DBs. In another thread I was asked what I considered Philbin's failings and forgot to include Marshall and in this instance Vontae. Anyone here who denies they'd feel more comfortable with Tannehill throwing to a money receiver who actuallly can run routes and fight for the ball or Aaron Rodgers throwing against a backfield that includes V Davis is in denial.

Eh. Marshall has been happy with only one QB that he has played with in his entire career. And that's because Cutler doesn't always play fundamentally sound and will make ill-advised decisions with the ball and at times will throw it up to Marshall regardless. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn't but Marshall doesn't care as he has a tendency to be an "all about me" player that cares more about his stats than being apart of a winning team.

 

[LANGER72]

Marshall is a selfish diva.
IMHO..Grimes and Finny will have their hands full. Both Jefferies and Marshall will hurt us with big plays. Marshall has already talked smack, and he will be ready to play.
They will repeatedly throw deep against us, and then pound Forte between the tackles.
If we start slow, this game will not be close.
The key to the game will be our running game and red zone offense. If we are scoring field goals, we will get another L served up.
Hopefully Philbin will wait on the team bus...

 

[So Be]

Curious to know if the 2nd sack accredited to Albert was last Sunday when Moreno ran through his elbow when attempting to chip block. Regardless, what a great change.

Fined for a ****ing facemask? GTFO. Throw the damn flag and call it a day. Ridiculous.

Team only gave up 1 to OLB Neal, and it was on Albert. So, yes.

 

[So Be]

Juwaun james only one sack allowed....big upgrade over the horse**** we had the last few years.

James has played well but, while only 1 sack, he has given up 5 hits and 9 hurries. Hits at top ten worst, and hurries top 20 for OT's. This has happened a lot with rookies on the OL. They make the initial block but, do not have the experience, strength, or technique to maintain it. This will get better.

 

[nick1]

Yea that shouldn't be counted. Put an * by that sack for Albert. He was hurt and unable to keep blocking

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Yea that shouldn't be counted. Put an * by that sack for Albert. He was hurt and unable to keep blocking

What was even worse about the whole situation was that when KM turned round and saw something was up with Albert he ran back into the mess of the LOS instead of allowing Tannehill to dump it off to him and avoid the sack. Moreno really screwed up that play, twice.

 

[nick1]

What was even worse about the whole situation was that when KM turned round and saw something was up with Albert he ran back into the mess of the LOS instead of allowing Tannehill to dump it off to him and avoid the sack. Moreno really screwed up that play, twice.

Way to kick a man while he is out for the year! Lol jk I agree man he messed up