Miami Dolphins Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Sleeper Game Of The Week?

Adam — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:29:02 -0400

[Channing Crowder tossing Vick down-Gotta love that one!]

Anyway, is it just me or does this game have the potential to be one of the better games to watch this weekend, even for you non Dolphins or Falcons fans? Two solid teams who were the comeback stories of 2008 after both had horrible 2007 seasons.

The Falcons' main problem is their ability to stop the run, so for the Dolphins Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams it becomes even more important. They will also break out some wildcat plays most likely because of this, which is always exciting. I don't think there will be new ones, I think those will be saved. They'll probably figure the base plays should be good enough.

The Falcons offense should be stronger this year and it will be interesting to see how Ryan does in his first game of the season. Will he start slow under pressure from Joey Porter and Jason Taylor?

The Dolphins rarely made mistakes last year setting an NFL record. They'll need to continue that in the rocking Georgia Dome, and try to keep the Atlanta offense off the field. The Dolphins need to have the possession advantage.

All of the "experts" are overlooking this game, but it should be a great one to watch, with two fun teams playing against each other. Possible 2010 Super Bowl preview? [or 2009-you never know.]

I don't think there is a clear favorite, but of course I have to go with Miami. Though I won't be too surprised if Atlanta takes it either.

So, take a break from The Beatles albums/game and watch this under-appreciated football game. I actually forgot there was an NFL game on Thursday because of The Beatles. Who would have thought that would happen in 2009? Gotta love it.

Jason Taylor Returns Home

Adam — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:16:10 -0400

After reports that the rival New England Patriots were close to signing him to fill a need for them, Jason Taylor has signed a one year, $1.1 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, ESPN has reported.

He would have made more money elsewhere, including turning down an $8.5 million deal with the Redskins in March.

The whole time though he wanted to play with the Dolphins again and be close to his family. He didn't care about the money and left it up to the Dolphins to pay what they wanted and what fit with them.

Most people assumed it would not happen, that Parcells would never want him back on the team. Well, Parcells and Taylor are on the same page and Taylor has been using a Dolphins training program that Coach Sparano gave him.

His time with the Redskins was the least memorable. However, he got hurt during preseason and further got hurt during the season and had two operations. I would say I am 100 percent positive he will be out for blood this season in Miami, and will definitely help Miami's pass rush alongside Joey Porter. He obviously is not in it for the money—he just wants to play.

The best part about this, besides a great Dolphin legend returning to the team, is that the 2006 Defensive Player of the Year did not care about the money. Meanwhile the T.O./VH1 circus has set up shop in Buffalo, Tom and Gisele's bodyguards shot at paparazzi, and the Jets are still the Jets.

I'll take our 2009 feel-good Taylor homecoming over all of those, no matter what happens.

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Miami Dolphins Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Sleeper Game Of The Week?

Jason Taylor Returns Home