GatorPhan
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The match up would be so pathetic it would have to be good
Pat White Bounces Back
Pat White carried over his success from the last play of yesterdays practice and put on an impressive showing today. He picked up a lot of material very quickly, and handled the huddle very well.
Pat White Senior Bowl Highlights
Check out the 39 yard TD Bomb! I effing love this pick!
Dolphins Bring In Harvin for Another Look
by GatorPhan on Apr 24, 2009 5:52 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
Look out Harvin Haters- the Dolphins have brought him in for another look.
As you can see here, he even canceled another visit to come.
Outsider's Take on the Cutler Saga
by GatorPhan on Apr 1, 2009 11:49 PM EDT
on Mile High Report
Hello everyone- I've never really posted here before, but for some reason or another I feel compelled to chime in on the events that are transpiring in Devner. As you can tell by my name i'm a huge Gators fan, and I follow the Dolphins in the NFL. That being said, I have been a lurker on this site for a while for a few reasons. I did spend several pleasant years in Colorado Springs during the Elway years, and I have a lot of fond memories of going to games to see your team, and I try to at least keep up with the news. You also have a TON of great contributers here, who write very knowledgable and informative posts about football in general.
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Clay Matthews Blazes to a 4.57 forty yard dash.
If it holds up, Clay Matthews was clocked in at a ridiculously fast (for a LB) 4.57 seconds in the forty. That is down from a mearly outstanding 4.67 seconds at the combine - and puts him just .01 seconds off of the benchmark set by top 5 pick Aaron Curry. He was also over a tenth of a second faster than oft injured teammate Brian Cushing.
Mach Harris Improves 40 Time
Good news for all you Mach Harris fans, he improved upon his mediocre 40 time for the combine (down to 4.5 seconds). He also showed off his quickness/change of direction in the short shuttle.
Gators Pro Day Results
by GatorPhan on Mar 18, 2009 11:57 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
Just wanted to update my bandwagon player Harvin, as well as a few of his teammates. An interesting note- no Dolphins big wigs were present for the workout- but Percy Harvin, Louis Murphy, AND Cornelis Ingram have private workouts scheduled with the Dolphins.
Interesting Note In Malcolm Jenkins Interview
by GatorPhan on Mar 18, 2009 11:11 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
I had to take a long drive today at work, and I got to hear an interview with draft prospect Malcolm Jenkins. Most of it was your average boring, generic interview fodder. You know:
Interviewer: "Do you love football?"
Interviewee: "Durhhh, no I just want the money."
But at the end, there was one interesting bit where they grilled him.
The Onion's Take on the T.O. Signing
Hilariously NSFW- don't forget to check out their career highlights either.
The Cutler vs Denver Drama Gets Funnier- Belichick's Assistants Continue To Embarass Selves
Not really Dolphins related- but I figured we would all like to take a chance and laugh at the guy who used to coach against us. Like him or not- Cutler is a stud and true franchise QB. Maybe if McDaniels stayed in NE he'd want Cassel to start over Brady too since he "raised him up from the ground" and all.
Yet another Belichick disciple who is crashing a burning.
Missing Piece of the Jake Grove Puzzle.
by GatorPhan on Mar 15, 2009 11:04 AM EDT
on The Phinsider
We all know there has been a bit of a divide over some of the signings the "Triad" have made in the recent past. Some people have been highly critical of the moves, pointing to poor past production, and injury history- both pretty relevant concerns. On the other side, you have the "Glass Half Full" crew who says they will support the F.O. and give them the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.
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Donte Stallworth Killed a Guy In Miami
According to CBS4 in Miami, Stallworth has been detained after an automobile accident that killed a pedestrian.
Per the report, the accident happened at the intersection of Fisher Island Drive and the MacCarthur Causeway in Miami.
We’ve separately been advised that police are investigating whether Stallworth was driving under the influence. According to a source with knowledge of the investigation, authorities performed a mandatory blood draw on Stallworth, and they are awaiting the results of the test.
Pass Rush & Pass Defense - Looking at the Numbers
by GatorPhan on Mar 14, 2009 11:30 AM EDT
on The Phinsider
In Matty's Friday article discussing cornerbacks, the first point he addressed was whether it is more important to have a pass rush or great corners. Matty mentioned teams on each side of the debate- and pointed out teams with both great and mediocre pass rushes who had top tier pass defenses. I decided to to take a look at the stats from last year and see if there really is any kind of correlation.
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Don't Compare Green To Bodden. . .
by GatorPhan on Mar 12, 2009 10:40 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
I know the most tempting thing here is to compare Eric Green to what the Patriots paid to Leigh Bodden. Bodden is of a similar age, but seems to have much more upside- and he probably does. But I don't think that is necessarily fair- mainly because it really seems as if Bodden didn't want to play for us. We contacted his agent- but he didn't even want to come down for a visit. That to me means he probably didn't have us on his list.
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Thank you for being so kind, Mark. I think Tim Tebow will be a top five pick in next year's draft and will be a successful quarterback in the NFL. I have talked to Bill Parcells recently about Tebow and he has the same feeling. He wasn't sure if Tebow is a top five pick, but did think he's a top 10 pick
Still Bummed About Not Landing Jason Brown? Read This.
by GatorPhan on Mar 10, 2009 9:41 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
I know a lot of the regular Phinsider's here were pretty bummed to learn we didn't land Center Jason Brown. His size enticed a lot of people, and many wanted to see a clear, tangible upgrade of Samson Satele if we were to replace him. Some people became down right mad when we signed another center- Jake Grove - to a contract that didn't seem to be that much smaller than Brown's. But is Jason Brown really as good as we thought he was? To quote RZayo's boy Lee Corso - "Not so fast my friend."
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Redskins asking Haynesworth to bulk up.
Jim Zorn has asked Big Al to get even bigger so he can really earn those dollars.
A Closer Look at Hakeem Nicks
by GatorPhan on Mar 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
I have a confession to make. If I were to put all my Gator biases aside- Hakeem Nicks may be my favorite receiver in this draft. . . after Percy Harvin (I can't help myself!) Some people say he is a 1st round pick- but consider the following:
Crabtree's stock has fallen- but he will still probably be the first reciever off the board. This kind of pushes the other WR's down with him.
Teams are realizing that with the time investment it takes for most WR's to develop- if they ever do, it is not worth the risk of a high 1st rounder to take one. Last year there were no WR's taken in the first round and most were taken 1-2 rounds behind their projected round.
There are at least 3, possibly more WR's who are probably graded ahead of Nicks (Crabtree, Maclin, and Harvin- Kenny Britt and Heyward-Bey could be argued for).
All of this means that there is a slim chance Nicks might be ripe for the picking in the 2nd round, but enough of a chance that he is worth looking at.
Best Players You've Never Heard Of: Don Carey
by GatorPhan on Mar 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT
on The Phinsider
Well, with all the buzzing going on about T.O. signing in Buffalo, and the disappointed fans I saw when we didn't sign Bryant McFadden - I figured this would be a good time to introduce one of my favorite prosepects in the draft: Don Carey, CB from Norfolk State - from the Mighty MEAC. That would be the same Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference that is home to Hampton, Alma Mater of our favorite D-lineman Kendall Langford.
CB McFadden signs w/Arizona
So much for that one. He got a 2 year, $10 million deal with half of that guaranteed.
I'll Tell You Exactly How The T.O. Signing Affects Us
by GatorPhan on Mar 7, 2009 10:48 PM EST
on The Phinsider
The answer to this question is too easy. This will probably be my shortest post ever. No stats necessary, no charts- nothing like that.
Your Comprehensive Guide to the Dolphins 2008 Offense
by GatorPhan on Mar 5, 2009 10:48 PM EST
on The Phinsider
Well I was interested in seeing how we performed out of the Shotgun formation for the 2008 season, to maybe think about suggesting we use it more. Turns out, we actually didn't play that well out of the gun (only 6.3 YPA when we were ahead or even and not playing prevent defenses). Once that was done, it was just a few clicks of the mouse away to put this together though, so I figured I'd share it with you guys since this stuff isn't readily available. Enjoy.
The Parcells Cornerback Prototype
by GatorPhan on Mar 4, 2009 11:06 PM EST
on The Phinsider
All the talks going on around here about cornberbacks got the hamster wheel in my brain turning. We know the general prototype for a Parcells player. Big, strong, and fast. But what kind of CBs does he really look for? I decided to look at all the corners he has drafted over his ~post Giants~ career (ie after 1990)- and try and come up with some kind of a "prototype" that can help focus which corners in the draft and free agency he may be interested in.
Vonnie Holliday Speaks About His Release - "There's No Loyalty In This League"
by GatorPhan on Mar 2, 2009 8:03 PM EST
on The Phinsider
Tim Graham, ESPN.com's AFC East Blogger and longtime Dolphins reporter caught up with Holliday after he learned of his release.
Will Belichick Get the Last Laugh?
Interesting read from the Boston Herald. Of course it quotes "anonymous" sources- but they say "Bill Belichick wouldn't do his own mother a favor" so maybe they really do know whats going on.
Troy Nolan Supplement
by GatorPhan on Mar 1, 2009 2:41 AM EST
on The Phinsider
MHTD did an awesome breakdown of Troy Nolan for us, with more experience watching him than most NFL scouts are going to have. I'm not gonna add any real analysis as I only saw him vs. Georgia and USC- this is just pure career stats and some rankings. Enjoy!
See the player breakdown (ie the stuff that matters) here.
Exclusive Interview With Chad Pennington
A Palm Beach Post exclusive interview with Chad Pennington. He feels that Coles could bring a solid veteran presence to the team, but he is not lobbying Parcells to sign him.
Are Teams Like the Redskins Ruining Football?
by GatorPhan on Feb 27, 2009 11:44 PM EST
on The Phinsider
As I was making my long commute home today, I did what a lot of you guys probably do- I listed to Sirius NFL radio, hoping to catch an update or an interview. What I kept hearing the hosts go on and on about was how Albert Haynesworth's deal was making him sick. Simply put, he said deals like this are ruining the NFL. What do you guys think?
What Does Channing Crowder Mean for the Dolphins?
by GatorPhan on Feb 25, 2009 8:34 PM EST
on The Phinsider
Alright- so obviously this is a bit hastily assembled, so excuse me if its not nearly as readable as usual (and its usually pretty tough anyways, so sorry in advance).
Obviously as a Gator homer, I am glad to have him still on the team. But a lot of people, even myself, got a bit down on him when it was assumed he was heading out of town. Its only human nature to distance yourself from somebody who is going to the enemy- they almost come across as a traitor.
We all agree, and mentioned frequently, what he lacked for this team: namely, big impact plays- forced fumbles, INTs, & sacks. I want to take a chance to go over what he does bring.
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