SB Nation User Blog: Daniel52

Pettitte looking to go 3-0 in series clinchers this postseason.

Daniel52 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:03:40 -0000

ALDS - Game 3

6.1 IP 3 H 1 ER 1BB K

ALCS - Game 6

6.1 IP 7 H 1 ER 1BB 6K

World Series - Game 6

???

While it would have been infinitely more enjoyable to just wrap up the title on Monday night in Philadelphia, there is something to be said about having Andy take the hill in the the Bronx with a chance to lock down number twenty-seven. You'd like to believe that if any of the "ghosts" from across the street were to ever make their way over to the new Stadium for a Yankee classic, it would be with #46 on the mound. Here's to one more win, Andy!

Greg Cosell's Coaching Tape

Daniel52 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:40:46 -0000

Greg Cosell's Coaching Tape

Cosell does a particularly exemplary job breaking down games every week. Scroll down just a bit for his take on the Dolphins.

A Dolphin Haiku: Week 7 Drew Brees seals our fate Ted Ginn bumbles and fumbles A victory lost

Daniel52 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:06:52 -0000

A Dolphin Haiku: Week 7

Drew Brees seals our fate
Ted Ginn bumbles and fumbles
A victory lost

Is Rev Halofan for real?

Daniel52 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:54:48 -0000

While I may be a passionate Yankee fan (from Amherst, no less), I spend a fair amount of my time perusing Boston sports media such as your blog here, Dirt Dogs, WEEI, etc. And even though I don't always agree with what Red Sox fans have to say, your opinions are generally pretty level-headed and based in some semblance of fact.

As you probably know all too well, my Yanks are gearing up for their ALCS match-up with the Angels this Friday. In order to better prepare, I decided to take the next step and become a member of Halos Heaven, the LAA Sports Blog Nation affiliate. Now, I'm more often than not pretty impressed with the coverage SB provides for each team, but... what's the deal with Rev Halofan (the head blogger at Halos Heaven)?

The guy seems a little off his rocker when it comes to following his team. Does he ever provide objective analysis or will he continue to refer to CC Sabathia as that "fat guy" from New York that doesn't even belong on the same field as "the great John Lackey?" Most SB head bloggers maintain some sort of professionalism when putting together posts, but this guy doesn't seem like he belongs in the same league as any of the guys from our site, or Atheltics nation, or your very own Randy Booth.

So please, can anyone tell what this guy's deal is?

My Dolphin Wish List: Everyone else was already doing it, so why not?

Daniel52 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:43:29 -0000

I haven't posted on The Phinsider in quite some time, but have continued to read the Matty and Co. content religiously.

Who doesn't love speculation, particularly in the NFL? Here's a quick glimpse of my personal wants and needs for the Dolphins going forward into the 2009 season and beyond. I hope you enjoy the read and feel compelled to offer your own insight!

- A definitive answer on Chad Henne.

Quite simply, is he, or isn't he the one? As has been previously pointed out, Chad now has 13 games with which to prove himself capable of leading this team. If the front office can go into the 2010 offseason knowing whether or not they have to start from square one at the quarterback position, the team will be that much better off—waffling will only serve to set things back.

- A resigned Ronnie Brown.

Number 23 is, without a doubt, the most talented player on the Miami roster. He has, in the opinion of many a Dolphin fan, MVP-caliber abilities. Any hope of a respectable win-loss record in 2009 is contingent on his personal success. More importantly, however, are Ronnie's long term plans. I know Matty is a big fan of locking down Ronnie for the long run, and so am I. I am, however, growing increasingly wary of Ronnie bolting for another team, perhaps one that is just a big-time running back away from going all the way. If the "Trifecta" are anything close to the front office masterminds that we've made them out to be, they will not let this nightmare scenario come to fruition.

- A legitimate #1 wide receiver.

This point grows more and more painfully obvious with each passing game. I've watched Roddy White, Reggie Wayne, and Vincent Jackson during this early season and wept silently to myself. These wideouts are quintessential game changers, something that our receiving corp is sorely lacking. I consider myself a staunch supporter of Ted Ginn, as he can and will provide this team with a meaningful presence one day, but it's certainly not as a #1 wide receiver.

- A playmaking free safety.

If it's not apparent to you already, the Miami Dolphins are currently employing two strong safeties in their defensive backfield. Antonio Gates and Dallas Clark had field days with this roster blunder. I appreciate Yeremiah Bell and his ability to bounce back from injury in years past, and at the time of the signing, I thought the addition of Gibril Wilson was a positive one. That was, of course, based on the notion that he could successfully transition back to his free safety form from New York. Now, I feel as if the situation at safety necessitates a trade, particularly if the team is to eventually employ an Ed Reed-type player. Which one to part ways with would be subject to much conjecture, but my vote would be to keep the younger Wilson.

- A tight end who can break defensive coordinator's game plans.

By all accounts, Anthony Fasano had a very successful 2008 campaign. No one can argue with seven touchdown's worth of production out of the tight end position. But 2009 has, thus far, been a horse of a different color for our Italian Stallion. As has been allured to on the site, this is in all likelihood due to opposing coordinators' renewed efforts to game plan against our tight end. This, however, is not the case with a number of teams around the league. Jason Witten rarely gets shut down by a defensive scheme. Tony Gonzalez, Dallas Clark, and Antonio Gates make defenders adjust their game plans, rather than the other way around.

- A black hole at defensive tackle.

The centerpiece of a properly run 3-4 defense is a massive, gravity well of a nose tackle. Since coming over in a trade during the mass exodus from Dallas, Jason Ferguson has, for better or worse, filled this role admirably. But Ferguson is an elder statesmen in NFL terms, and probably on his last legs as a Miami Dolphin. Now, if I'm aware of and concerned with this pressing need, I'm positive that the front office tosses and turns at night over it. More than likely this need will be addressed in the 2010 draft, especially if a certain Oklahoma Sooner is available.

- DeMarcus Ware.

This is probably (definitely) wishful thinking on my part, but I would love to coax, arguably, the most dominating pass-rushing outside linebacker in the NFL out of Dallas and into South Florida. Certainly, Mr. Parcells can pull some strings for us? This is, of course, contingent on Ware's refusal to resign with the Cowboys, and I haven't the slightest clue how likely that is. It's just nice to picture big number 94 lining up to pressure Tom Brady into an errant pass or strip sack, isn't it?

The New Reply to "Joba in the pen!" Posts

Daniel52 — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:45:15 -0000

I hearby put forth the suggestion that any more calls for Joba in the pen should be commented on with, and only with, the precious words of our GM, Cashmoney (graciously provided by Eddie V):

"That's all crap," he said. "Wake up and smell the coffee. If he's on national television on ESPN and throws 91 on the 22nd pitch, why would you think if he comes in in the eighth inning protecting a 4-3 lead [he'd throw 96]? Stop, he's a starter.''

It's tiring to hear the same arguments over and over again, and I think it's time to stop giving them merit. Hopefully, seeing a FanPost commented on with nothing but this quotation will get the point across. Here's to Joba!

LIVE Bill Parcells Chat on NFL.com

Daniel52 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:12:15 -0000

Today at 5:00 PM, everyone's favorite front office genius will sit down at a computer (are we sure he knows how to use one?) and answer questions from us fans! You can start submitting questions here for moderation and potential use in the chat. Of course, the chances of Bill divulging anything of real substance regarding the Dolphins is very minimal, but it is still interesting to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. He'll probably also be fielding some questions about his past Super Bowl experiences. If you're not around to take part in the chat live, make sure to peruse it later on for information. If anyone gets a question answered (I've submitted five or so myself) make sure to comment about it below!

2007 vs. 2008

Daniel52 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:02:20 -0000

Senior bowl week is traditionally when I really start to take a hard look at NFL prospects for the upcoming draft. I don't follow college football in-season, so I'm just now figuring out who everyone is. I'm intrigued by several players, but overall I'm just incredibly excited for the off-season process as a whole. The re-signing of in-house free agents and the courting of players from outside the organization. The combine in Indy is always exciting as well. All in all, the 2008 off-season is shaping up to be pretty monumental. But how does it stack up against last year's? The 2007 off-season was incredibly exciting and vital to the prolonged success of our franchise as well. So, try to think back to around this time last year...

Poll

Which off-season peaked your interest the most?

Last off-season

8 votes

This off-season

15 votes

23 votes | Poll has closed

Polamalu or Reed?

Daniel52 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:14:29 -0000

*NOTE - I've purposely left out Brian Dawkins to account for any biases. I am making similar posts on Behind the Steel Curtain and the Baltimore Beatdown leaving out their respective safeties as well. I'm looking for honest opinions, so for the sake of integrity, I implore you NOT to go to the other sites and vote.

Both are probable future Hall of Fame and game-changing safeties. Along with the aforementioned Dawkins, these two make up a triumvirate of preeminent safeties in the NFL. So, given the choice would you take for your team RIGHT NOW? Disregard ages and future production, as I'm only worried about the present.

Thank you for participating!

Poll

Who would you want on your team?

Troy Polamalu

37 votes

Ed Reed

103 votes

140 votes | Poll has closed

Reed or Dawkins?

Daniel52 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:11:45 -0000

*NOTE - I've purposely left out Troy Polamalu to account for any biases. I am making similar posts on the Baltimore Beatdown and Bleeding Green Nation leaving out their respective safeties as well. I'm looking for honest opinions, so for the sake of integrity, I implore you NOT to go to the other sites and vote.

Both are probable future Hall of Fame and game-changing safeties. Along with the aforementioned Polamalu, these two make up a triumvirate of preeminent safeties in the NFL. So, given the choice would you take for your team RIGHT NOW? Disregard ages and future production, as I'm only worried about the present.

Thank you for participating!

Poll

Who wound you want on your team?

Ed Reed

65 votes

Brian Dawkins

21 votes

86 votes | Poll has closed