Today marked the first time the Miami Dolphins graced the Sun Life Stadium grass since the debacle against New York at the end of December....
And I'm happy to report, unlike that grim day, the Miami Dolphins are still very much in the playoff hunt after this "game."
In-fact, this was a MUCH better day for the Fins, and, more notably, Ryan Tannehill.
I wasn't there, but, from what I saw and read from my sources on the ground, Tannehill and the offense performed well today in the first simulated action of 2014.
The quick hits:
- Tannehill and the offense drove the ball down the field on their first drive (albeit against the second team defense) that ended with a 7 yard TD pass to RB Lamar Miller. Miller also had a strong performance today, and found himself wide open in the flat on the touchdown.
- Miller finished the day with 6 carries for 36 yards and the TD, while Tannehill finished 15-27, 137 yards, and two TD's (the second went to TE Dion Sims). These stats are unofficial and provided by my Finsiders partner Greg Likens, and can be found HERE.
- Speaking of Dion Sims, he was another scrimmage standout today. He finished with 4 catches, 27 yards, the TD, and a 2-pt conversion.
- The new look tempo was very evident today. A lot of no huddle looks.
- Charles Clay had 1 catch for 5 yards. Why the limited numbers? Well, he limped off the field early on and did not return. I don't really know much more than that at this time, but we'll keep you up to date.
- WR's Jarvis Landry and Rishard Matthews were very active today, as they have been throughout camp. Matthews finished with 3 catches (but one drop in the end zone), while Landry hauled in 2 passes for 40 yards and a TD.
- No Mike Wallace or Brian Hartline today. Wallace was held out with a tight hamstring. Don't know what the story is on Hartline, but my gut tells me Philbin just wanted to see more Landry and Matthews. We all know what we're getting with Hartline, the other two need the playing time right now.
- Positive day for the offensive line. Nate Garner was the starting center and there were no bad exchanges with Tannehill. That's a huge step up from what we've seen the past week. It appears the spot is Garners to lose.
- Defensively, Cam Wake had a would be sack, as did Dion Jordan and Terrence Fede. Fede has been a nice surprise since OTA's, and is making a strong case for a roster spot.
- Another person who's making a strong roster push is rookie Jordan Tripp, who had 73 yard fumble return for a TD today. People around the league are high on Tripp, and he's looked strong so far.
- CB Cortland Finnegan intercepted Pat Devlin in the end zone. Jimmy Wilson also had an INT. Wilson is primed for a big year, folks. He looks like he's taken the next step in his progression.
For the full list of unofficial stats, visit thefinsiders.com.
KING PRAISES DEFENSE
The MMQB himself Peter King was at camp yesterday, and gave this defense some high praise in an interview with The Finsiders Greg Likens.
King said he expects the defense to be a top 10 unit if the secondary, mainly Finnegan and Delmas, can stay healthy. He also called DE Cameron Wake a top 3 pass rusher in the league, and said if any team is to dethrone the Patriots in the AFC East, it's the Dolphins.
You can read more and watch the full interview HERE.
I'll be back at practice monday, see you then.
36 days.
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