A few observations from 2 Dolphin players, and the Media.
Sun-Sentinel
"The defense gave the Dolphins a chance to win late in the Colts game. But until then it had allowed two long touchdown drives in the second half of the 23-17 defeat.
Then Surtain (ankle) and Thomas (groin) missed the 31-7 loss to the Titans last weekend, when the defense gave up two first-quarter touchdowns, got no sacks or turnovers and continued its slide from the week before against the Colts.
Big plays are what the Dolphins sorely need from the offense. So perhaps the Dolphins will just have to stomach the bad plays by Newson -- **like the pass interference penalty and the deflected pass for an interception** against Tennessee -- while hoping for the big plays.
Thompson made a similar catch for another 31-yard gain against the Titans, but a holding penalty on Todd Wade negated the play. The Dolphins did little on offense the rest of the game."
Miami Herald
"**We have to rally around whoever is quarterbacking**, whoever is getting sacks, whatever DB gets an interception.'' Adewale Ogunleye
"The defense has made an attempt at providing the turning point for this season. In the face of an inconsistent offense, defensive end Rob Burnett told his teammates the defense could carry the team on its own."
"He was on the 2000 Ravens when that defense carried the team, and Burnett thought the Dolphins could work the same trick. But then the Titans lit the scoreboard with 31 points last week and the **defense found itself just as responsible for defeat."**
We constantly read Jay won games? One person does NOT win games. There were quite a few games in Denver that Brian Griese did NOT lose, where he did all in his power to help them win, but I have never said, "Brian" won the game. The team wins. PERIOD!
Some have brought up Kurt Warner as the 'ideal' replacement. WOW, I think they won one game in the last TWO years with him at QB. Lost all the rest. (Don't have time to look it up, so may be wrong.)
Another thing I seem to remember is that he was being sacked and losing fumbles a lot more often than Brian. Strange! They were both veterans on their respective teams....
Brian had a QB rating of 110, on a team on which he had only started 2 games, with no ground game to speak of. I see stats all over the place, then crying because "Stats mean nothing." I see a couple of Denver "fans" that come to your forum and tell all of you that your QB, the only one you have, is worthless and you thank them and BELIEVE they know what they are talking about.
A while back I read the "Jay" forum. There was a thread there that the poster had went back and watched the game with Denver from last year. (Sorry, I don't have time to go back and find it.) Hopefully he will read this and provide it.
Anyway, he had REwatched the game with an open mind, and suggested others do the same. Several did. They were all EXTREMELY impressed with Brian.
What really trips my trigger is, I am reading all sorts of accusations against Brian. Most of them from a couple of Denver "fans", that you are taking as Gospel. You could find the truth but that would entail a little "work" on your part and it is ever so much easier to make ONE person the 'fall guy'. Better yet, let Denver "fans" point out WHO should be YOUR fall guy.
I have watched every game over and over with key plays in slo-mo. IMHO, this gives me just a tiny bit more insight into what has happened on the field than a "fan" who claimed on Orangemane that she watches the games in Denver bars. Who also claims there were other fans there that she got into some pretty heated debates with..... WOW! Imagine that! Then she has the gall to say she has watched "Every Single Play!"
So, several Miami Fans continue to defend Brian. But a few have decided to make him the Scapegoat for everything that is wrong with your team and depend on a person who wrote a diatribe against Mike Anderson on YOUR Forum because he may, or may not have used 'weed'. With her, it is always guilty before being proven innocent. UNLESS it regards Terrell Davis and a Florida Nightclub. That is perfectly understandable behavior. A Veteran of Somalia, (Remember that place?) A guy that in the last 3 1/2 year has PROVEN his dedication to the TEAM, over and over, is a pariah because he may or may not have smoked some pot?
Brian has started the whole sum total of 3 games with your team. The last one is the only one to get your attention. Then you decide that the lack of Defense in the last two, is Brian's fault? Find a QB that doesn't have a bad game when the D does what Miami's did in the last game. He is coming from behind with Receivers who can't catch the ball, and no ground game. Just what is it you would have him do? I am really interested.
Posters have pointed out that the second half of the SD game would have had a better last half performance by Brian if not for dropped balls. IMAGINE THAT! ( I saw 5 in slo-mo) Those Posters are fighting a losing battle. I haven't had time to visit the forum much in the last couple of days but up until then, I was reading all over the place how Brian "had only one good half, and that was against SD". inferring that the lack of production in the second half was solely the fault of Brian Griese? Don't get the games where they are?
I congratulate those of you who realize this is a Team effort. One person can't do it alone. Someone admitted that Brian has, at the most, 3 seconds to get rid of the ball, so he should then get rid of it. (Paraphrase) I am an old lady and may not be as schooled in football as some of you, but doesn't he need someone to get rid of it, to? Complimenting every great QB, there is always a great Receiver or two. Plus a very good ground game. Look it up!
Sun-Sentinel
"The defense gave the Dolphins a chance to win late in the Colts game. But until then it had allowed two long touchdown drives in the second half of the 23-17 defeat.
Then Surtain (ankle) and Thomas (groin) missed the 31-7 loss to the Titans last weekend, when the defense gave up two first-quarter touchdowns, got no sacks or turnovers and continued its slide from the week before against the Colts.
Big plays are what the Dolphins sorely need from the offense. So perhaps the Dolphins will just have to stomach the bad plays by Newson -- **like the pass interference penalty and the deflected pass for an interception** against Tennessee -- while hoping for the big plays.
Thompson made a similar catch for another 31-yard gain against the Titans, but a holding penalty on Todd Wade negated the play. The Dolphins did little on offense the rest of the game."
Miami Herald
"**We have to rally around whoever is quarterbacking**, whoever is getting sacks, whatever DB gets an interception.'' Adewale Ogunleye
"The defense has made an attempt at providing the turning point for this season. In the face of an inconsistent offense, defensive end Rob Burnett told his teammates the defense could carry the team on its own."
"He was on the 2000 Ravens when that defense carried the team, and Burnett thought the Dolphins could work the same trick. But then the Titans lit the scoreboard with 31 points last week and the **defense found itself just as responsible for defeat."**
We constantly read Jay won games? One person does NOT win games. There were quite a few games in Denver that Brian Griese did NOT lose, where he did all in his power to help them win, but I have never said, "Brian" won the game. The team wins. PERIOD!
Some have brought up Kurt Warner as the 'ideal' replacement. WOW, I think they won one game in the last TWO years with him at QB. Lost all the rest. (Don't have time to look it up, so may be wrong.)
Another thing I seem to remember is that he was being sacked and losing fumbles a lot more often than Brian. Strange! They were both veterans on their respective teams....
Brian had a QB rating of 110, on a team on which he had only started 2 games, with no ground game to speak of. I see stats all over the place, then crying because "Stats mean nothing." I see a couple of Denver "fans" that come to your forum and tell all of you that your QB, the only one you have, is worthless and you thank them and BELIEVE they know what they are talking about.
A while back I read the "Jay" forum. There was a thread there that the poster had went back and watched the game with Denver from last year. (Sorry, I don't have time to go back and find it.) Hopefully he will read this and provide it.
Anyway, he had REwatched the game with an open mind, and suggested others do the same. Several did. They were all EXTREMELY impressed with Brian.
What really trips my trigger is, I am reading all sorts of accusations against Brian. Most of them from a couple of Denver "fans", that you are taking as Gospel. You could find the truth but that would entail a little "work" on your part and it is ever so much easier to make ONE person the 'fall guy'. Better yet, let Denver "fans" point out WHO should be YOUR fall guy.
I have watched every game over and over with key plays in slo-mo. IMHO, this gives me just a tiny bit more insight into what has happened on the field than a "fan" who claimed on Orangemane that she watches the games in Denver bars. Who also claims there were other fans there that she got into some pretty heated debates with..... WOW! Imagine that! Then she has the gall to say she has watched "Every Single Play!"
So, several Miami Fans continue to defend Brian. But a few have decided to make him the Scapegoat for everything that is wrong with your team and depend on a person who wrote a diatribe against Mike Anderson on YOUR Forum because he may, or may not have used 'weed'. With her, it is always guilty before being proven innocent. UNLESS it regards Terrell Davis and a Florida Nightclub. That is perfectly understandable behavior. A Veteran of Somalia, (Remember that place?) A guy that in the last 3 1/2 year has PROVEN his dedication to the TEAM, over and over, is a pariah because he may or may not have smoked some pot?
Brian has started the whole sum total of 3 games with your team. The last one is the only one to get your attention. Then you decide that the lack of Defense in the last two, is Brian's fault? Find a QB that doesn't have a bad game when the D does what Miami's did in the last game. He is coming from behind with Receivers who can't catch the ball, and no ground game. Just what is it you would have him do? I am really interested.
Posters have pointed out that the second half of the SD game would have had a better last half performance by Brian if not for dropped balls. IMAGINE THAT! ( I saw 5 in slo-mo) Those Posters are fighting a losing battle. I haven't had time to visit the forum much in the last couple of days but up until then, I was reading all over the place how Brian "had only one good half, and that was against SD". inferring that the lack of production in the second half was solely the fault of Brian Griese? Don't get the games where they are?
I congratulate those of you who realize this is a Team effort. One person can't do it alone. Someone admitted that Brian has, at the most, 3 seconds to get rid of the ball, so he should then get rid of it. (Paraphrase) I am an old lady and may not be as schooled in football as some of you, but doesn't he need someone to get rid of it, to? Complimenting every great QB, there is always a great Receiver or two. Plus a very good ground game. Look it up!
