I guess the Eagles are for real. Not sure if this was a test or not, though, especially with the injuries that developed.

I'm worried about the Pats tonight. With the exception of last year, this trip is always brutal for the Pats. Brady is 4 and 5 down there, and that's actually a great record considering the Pats won there like twice in their history.

Miami has a big time tough D, and I don't hate Chad Henne. I actually think with a little better protection, and better luck, Henne could be decent. A lot of his picks last year were tipped balls.

Pats offensive line is getting old, and one of the key young guys, Volmer, right tackle, is out, which means a rookie will start. We get out of there with a win and T Brady alive I'll be thrilled.

GO FINS!!!!!!

I hate the Pats!!!

What, the Pats can't be one of your 12 teams?

The Pats are at the very bottom of my list, as are all Boston teams.  The Pats killed me, and cost me a shitload of money when they beat my Rams in the Super Bowl.

The Celtics almost got me arrested when they came back against my Lake Show a few years ago in the Finals from like 25 points down.  They also cost me a shitload of cash that I could frickin' use about now, as well.

And, one of my best friends, here in AZ, is from Lynn, Mass - "Lynn, Lynn, city of sin, you never get out, the way you came in" - and is a HUGE Pats and Celts fan, so we go at it all the time (and yeah, he's the Asshole who took my frickin' money...and he doesn't need it, either!).

Pretty big Boston accents in Lynn.

I have moderated my accent over the years. It's there, but a little less comical. I once had to give a presentation in Chicago, and they sent me the videotape. I didn't like the way it sounded. So I rediscovered the letter R. We have a rocky relationship, but a much better one now.

The local sports shows would have driven you crazy when Nomar was here.

Nomaaaaah Gaaaaahciaaahhpaaaaaaraaaahhh...he's got no haaaaaart! People used to call up and say that for real, just like that.

Yeah, Romo giftwrapped that win for the Jets.  First the fumble.  And that interception was definitely Chad Henne-esque, the way he tossed it to Revis like a loaf of bread.

Speaking of Henne, lets see if Miami's new offensive coordinator Daboll makes any difference at all.  One of the fin's biggest problems last year was that their o-coordinator Dan Henning handcuffed the entire offense with his pitiful, limp-wristed play calling.  Now they're actually throwing the ball down the field.  What a concept.  

But for my fins to win, they have to get to Brady early and often.  If they don't, Brady will shred Miami's secondary with Danny Woodhead, Welker and Aaron Hernandez.  Oh, and keep your eye on the right side of Miami's o-line.  This guy Marc Colombo has been a human turnstile in the pre-season.  

Since I'm a homer, I'll say Miami 23- 21.  Logic says no way, but what the hell.

Brady has a terrible record in Miami. Last year was an aberration.  This is going to be a close game. I think the Pats defense will eventually be solid, but there's a lot of new parts. I look for their defense to look dominant at times, but make big mistakes, and possibly wear down.

I think Woodhead will have a big day. They rely on him more than usual if the defense they're up against is oversize.

Miami can turn their whole program around tonight, and they know it. If it's close, they could have the emotional advantage in the fourth.

I hope you don't have Ochocinco in fantasy. Drop him if you do!

Quoted from Ryan1 I'm leaning toward horror, but I have a feeling the majority of scripts are gonna lean that way, too.  Hmm...maybe thriller.  But I can't really think about it until after the fins game.

Whaddya say we get together for the next showdown between our teams?
The loser of this game pays the tab of game two. Are you game?

E.D.

99 yard touchdown smackdown!
Thanks for giving us Welker.
Good night, Miami.
Brady over 500 yards passing!
A MNF record!

No coach is dumb enuff to throw on 4th and six inches.  Oops, not so fast.  Incompetent coaching from Sparano to Mike Nolan To Daboll.  I'd fire the whole damn staff for just that one play.  The owner of the fins is a joke, and unfortunately that trickles down to the team.   He's more interested in rolling out the orange carpet for marc anthony and the williams sisters than actually grab real players in the offseason.  Ah, same ol' shyt for a miami fan.  And yes, I knew when we traded Welker it would haunt us for years.

So in response to your challenge, Brett...no way in hell.

I couldn't believe they did that, Ryan. And it was an awful throw too. Uncatchable. It sucks to be a Dolphin fan. Get Shula out of retirement!

Pats looked good though. Big Albert was pushing the pile, our rookie Dasling looked good on corner, and the TE's are unstoppable.

FUCK NEW ENGLAND FUCKING PATRIOTS!!!!!!

Quoted from leitskev I couldn't believe they did that, Ryan. And it was an awful throw too. Uncatchable. It sucks to be a Dolphin fan. Get Shula out of retirement!

That call was indefensible and inexcusable.  Sparano and Brian Daboll should be hung out to dry for that crap.  Mike Nolan's defense has more holes than a hobo's socks.  Miami failed to upgrade its secondary in the offseason and good god did it ever show.  Brady toyed with them.  Vontae Davis actually said he and Sean Smith were the best cornerback tandem in the league.  LMAO.  Fins were outcoached and outgunned.  Looks like another long season.  Miami, alone in the AFC east cellar.

The NFL is beautiful because it's a chess game. No huddle took Miami's defense out of their game. They couldn't line up their stunts and disguises, and they were exhausted. Plus, tough to guard the Pats two tight ends.

Pats pass rush was still disappointing. We'll take the win!

Quoted from leitskev The NFL is beautiful because it's a chess game. !

Exactly.  Belichick is a chess grandmaster and Sparano is one of those old goobers playing checkers on the front porch of a general store.