Official Dolphins @ Packers Game thread

[Fritz]

You know, for as decimated as the defense was, they did the job. 20 points in regulation? Not great but not terrible.

The offense, though....my god. I'm tempted to say it'd have been different with Tauscher in there but he hasn't exactly played well this year.

This season is rapidly going down the toilet. So much for the circle-the-wagons game. I blame MM and the offense and, of course, special teams. And now MAsthay is sucking worse every game. What the hell happens to punters in GB??

[pittstang5]

Another heartbreaker.

I tell you what...If I were an opposing team field goal kicker, I'd love to play anywhere against the Packers. 43 yard, 53 yards, 60 yards...it doesn't matter. Opposing teams always make it when they need too. When was the last time Greenbay actually blocked a field goal when it mattered?

[pittstang5]

Anyone know if we got out of this game without an injury?

[Brohm]

poppinga out with a knee injury.

[MJZiggy]

Anyone know if we got out of this game without an injury?

Poppinga went out with a knee

[denverYooper]

Anyone know if we got out of this game without an injury?

Poppinga got injured during the game. Not sure abt the severity.

[mmmdk]

Anyone know if we got out of this game without an injury?

Poppinga went out with a knee

That's a shame - back on the horse Poppy.

But when is McCarthy OUT - that's what I want to know? I've backed TT all along but if TT doesn't sack Mcstubby, sooner rather than later, then he's in my black book too.

[3irty1]

Kinda of drunk right now but off the top of my head:

Capers: I'm pretty sick of this scheme. The blitzes always come at the wwrong times, as do the three man rushes. Please figure out who is supposed to defend the simple post route in the middle of the field. Why are their so many passes completed to wide open receivers? I can live with giving up some pass plays but the coverage isn't even contesting the majority of these throws.

Woodson: I was wrong about you, Patler's concerns are legit. You refuse to play by the rules and its costing this team.

Williams: Your bold strategy of giving huge cushions and uncontested receptions to Marshall until you can jump a route is not the best football.

Rodgers: You've got to step up in the pocket and make life easy for your OL. Scrambling right for no reason cost you some sacks. Sometimes its ok to checkdown. If you want to win games an be considered a top QB you must stop making a bad play for every good one. Especially in the clutch...

Jordy: You've got to catch that ball.

Mathsay: I already hate you.

McCarthy: Teams are on to the back shoulder stuff. That first reception to Crabtree didn't fool anybody--the draw was sniffed out every time. Perhaps an adjustment was needed with Bulaga? Give the guy a hand.

[Bretsky]

Horrible punt by Masthay.

REMEMBER your classic quote about our state of the punter development several weeks ago ???

[channtheman]

Did anyone else think the Packers perhaps should have gone for 2 in regulation? The thought went through my head a few times after the score. I know it's easy to look back and think we definitely should have after seeing the result, but whats anyone else think?

[Bretsky]

no chance; you go for one at home

And when our OL was getting pushed around.....and it takes us mutiple plays to get it into the end zone....recipe for disaster

[3irty1]

Did anyone else think the Packers perhaps should have gone for 2 in regulation? The thought went through my head a few times after the score. I know it's easy to look back and think we definitely should have after seeing the result, but whats anyone else think?

We talked all about it in the "snap decisions" thread

[Freak Out]

I did not get a chance to see the game and the only highlight I saw was the last Fin touchdown and I have a question about that play.....who in the hell was the DB that took themselves out of the play by taking some insane angle after the catch? WTF?

[Pugger]

There is no way you can win when you don't rush the passer. Henne had all day back there and that enabled them to have long time consuming drives. We had the ball for about 3 minutes in the 3rd quarter. When you don't have many chances with the ball you can get out of rhythm and then you screw up making matters worse. If you look at our injury list it is a wonder we were even in the game. We have PS players starting on D and Miami came in fresh off a bye and relatively healthy. Unless we get some of our walking wounded back next week we're gonna be doubly disappointed again.