Live blogging from chilly Foxboro today
FOXBORO -- Today's game is interesting only in that it gives the Dolphins a small chance to beat the Patriots and ruin for New England their chance at a perfect season.
Not likely to happen.
The real news is what is going on behind the scenes. Seems speculation that Bill Parcells is going to do this or that when he finally arrives on the Dolphins scene is running rampant. But let's be honest. Nobody knows for sure what is going to happen because even Parcells himself is not sure.
This much is certain: This weekend he talked to former Redskins and Texans general manager Charley Casserly and during that conversation, Casserly let Parcells know he would be interested in working for him in Miami. I don't know what Parcells' answered.
There is also much speculation that New England's Scott Pioli will be the next Miami GM. That is unlikely. The Patriots are not going to let him out of his contract and when Pioli does finally make a move, he'll want to go somewhere he's the No. 1 decision-maker. He would not be that in Miami. So the idea that Pioli is on the way because he's Parcells' son-in-law overplay the connection without considering business.
And as always, Dallas front office guy Jeff Ireland continues to be a consideration. One scenario I can tell you about is that Parcells does know and respect Randy Mueller and Mueller will have the chance to win Parcells over in the couple of months he will definitely work for him. Mueller is a good man, a fine personnel guy, so Parcells won't just dismiss him without considering him.
OK, join me in the comments section for the live blog.
Not likely to happen.
The real news is what is going on behind the scenes. Seems speculation that Bill Parcells is going to do this or that when he finally arrives on the Dolphins scene is running rampant. But let's be honest. Nobody knows for sure what is going to happen because even Parcells himself is not sure.
This much is certain: This weekend he talked to former Redskins and Texans general manager Charley Casserly and during that conversation, Casserly let Parcells know he would be interested in working for him in Miami. I don't know what Parcells' answered.
There is also much speculation that New England's Scott Pioli will be the next Miami GM. That is unlikely. The Patriots are not going to let him out of his contract and when Pioli does finally make a move, he'll want to go somewhere he's the No. 1 decision-maker. He would not be that in Miami. So the idea that Pioli is on the way because he's Parcells' son-in-law overplay the connection without considering business.
And as always, Dallas front office guy Jeff Ireland continues to be a consideration. One scenario I can tell you about is that Parcells does know and respect Randy Mueller and Mueller will have the chance to win Parcells over in the couple of months he will definitely work for him. Mueller is a good man, a fine personnel guy, so Parcells won't just dismiss him without considering him.
OK, join me in the comments section for the live blog.
posted by Armando Salguero at 4:02 PM
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game on
where's everyone at?
finally. where have you been? I live in tennessee. won't see the game.
WE CAN DO IT!!!
Lemon fake on first play, supposed to throw to David Martin in the flat, but Martin can't separate from Adalius Thomas.
Ginn's gotta catch that.
the game is on here in illinois
what are the odds that brady sits at some point?
Dolphins have serious TE issues as Peelle drops a potential 11 yard gain. Gotta upgrade that spot.
3 & out w/ 2 drops on first possession
Welker vs Will Allen early. Already has a catch.
Can Parcells play DT?
they're gonna go long a lot, huh?
Pats scored only a FG on offense last week. This week they are spreading out the dolphins with five receivers and nobody in the backfield.
This will be a good test for Jason Allen to see if he competes for a starting spot next year.
Taylor, by the way, is playing. But he is clearly not right.
He hasn't rushed the passer yet. He's dropping into coverage every single play.
db's are terrible
how bout swapping first round picks with the bears and Nathan Vasher
why the to?
Joey Porter with a sack. He's playing DE so far.
Dolphins doublteaming Wes Welker with -- in part -- Taylor bumping him at the line of scrimmage.
Randy Moss TD catch beats Drrick Pope and Jason Allen.
did jason allen forget to HELP
If the Dolphins are going to cover Randy moss with a LB and a safety behind him, he'll catch 5 TD passes today.
that is just bad game planning.
Its gonna be a long game.
sigh. I'm not surprised, but it still hurts
The win last week doesn't erase the fact that this is a terrible team.
Today, I,m following the game while I'm in France, visiting friends.
Go Fins!!!
Time for Ginn to return one for a td
by the way, the Dolphins blew a TO during that drive because they had only 10 men on the field just before the play.
how many drops this possesion?
Interesting alignment in that LJ Shelton and Vernon Carey lined up next to each other on the right side in an uneven line.
didn't work.
Martin has the ball in his hands, but takes a hit from Rodney Harrison and he drops it.
The Miami offense has brought a knife to a gunfight.
Parcells should've brought Witten w/ him, we need a TE bad.
fields hasn't really impressed me this year. We should dump him and spend another pick on another punter.
we need a lot of things
None of our recievers or tight ends would be starters on another team. This has to be the most shameful organization in sports right now.
I'd say we've brought a pillow to a gunfight
Jason Taylor rushed the passer on that 9-yard completion. He clearly doesn't have his explosion today.
Dolphins getting decent pressure on Brady. But he's just sooo good.
Third down, the Dolphins make a play and the CBS announcer seems surprised.
It's F'n pure stupidity playing guys that are gimpy and can't play. Put JT on the bench.
Big stop for the Fins! Trust me- if they figure out how to execute an offensive play, they have a chance to win today...
he wants the record
Wow, a first down. Yippie.
now you seem surprised
I believe the New England defense can be had. The front seven is good but not great. I believe a good running team can run on them.
And the secondary, outside of Samuel, is comprised of OK guys, but not great guys.
Check out our Fins with the big 1st D! It's on, baby!!! Throw it to Camarillo!!!!
I've been telling people the jacksonville Jaguars can beat NE.
thats the second time he has left a receiver open for a big hit
David Martin is going to have to return his game check this week. that throw was high, but Martin rarely makes an improbable play.
The Colts are playing great and can beat the Pats. Nobody is talking about the Colts. They are playing well enough to repeat.
throw deep to ginn, stretch the field...on the next drive
Maroney for 51 yards. Actually Porter showed some speed in getting the tackle on that one.
Reaching for something nice to say.
man I dont care what anyone says this is the worst team in nfl history
look on the bright side. last time it was a lot worse. and porter is much better than the beginning of the season
This game was over a half hour ago.
hey mando what you think about Devon Bess out of hawaii, over 100 catches 1100 yards, I think he is going to be a OJ Mcduffie type receiver
This team has the stench of dolphin farts.
Sorry I was away for a second. I was watching Lance Schulters ripping Jason Allen as they teams changed sides of the field after the first quarter.
Mike Lehan had to separate Schulters from Allen.
I think Capers has to go. He has been a loser forever.
its amazing to see brady pad his stats from the 1 yard.....I think its disgusting how many tds less than 5 yards both he and manning had to eclipse marinos record 48.
OK, here comes the big Fins comeback!!! TD to Camarillo on this series- just watch!
Cleo Lemon told me during the past week that he feels he's an emerging player, that he's "growing before your eyes."
I fail to see that today so far
It really makes no sense how bad some of these guys are and they are making more than most of us will ever see.......Im including Cameron and Capers in that comment
MEant to say TD to Camarillo NEXT series- can't wait!!!
teah I think we will be waiting till next week for that td
lemon sucks. its unbelievable this team has gone without a real qb for so many years. piss poor management to the max.
Marino had a ton of short TD passes in 1984 because the Dolphins had zero running game. So don't cast stones at Brady when the guy you're defending did the same thing.
just a reminder. fields' punts: 41, 38, 39. that sucks hard.
Marty Booker has a tailbone injury. His return is questionable.
Hey Mando, I agree Cleo is a terd of a qb, who couldnt even back up anywhere else in th eleague. I just hope the Tuna can clean house next year. I dont even see how Beck can be on this roster, he has looked dreadful so far and isnt worth developing at 27.
That is the longest run of Maroney's career. 59 yards.
what ya think parcells is thinking right now?????
his longest run before that: 3 minutes 36 seconds ago.
If Camarillo had been playing Defense, he woulda been able to stop Maroney...
well lets see what the pee wee offense can muster this time
I hate the Pats...Can we make them earn crap please?
Mando, get a list of the Cowboy free agents. I know Crayton is one.
Booker is back.
No way Parcells keeps Cam.
Cam has to go....New Year's Eve
59 yards may be Maroney’s career best right now, but the game is still young.
Wow, this is turning into a good old-fashioned stomping… painful to watch.
I can't wait until brady is done. Then NE will be on everybodys hit list. Maybe if Brady screws around alot he'll get AIDS and die in a few years.
HURRAY!!!
Who fahted?
They really look prepared. My guess is 72-0 and the NFL give the Pats 2 wins for the beat down that gets laid out. Did anyone drive by Cam's house to see if there is a for sale sign?
The NFL is going to make sure the Pats are perfect going into the AFC Championship game. NBAesque
its time for a qb change might as well let Beck get beat up to
Armando, anything you can do to stop the game? Really this is the very worst performance of a professional team.
Holy sweet monster of midway, this team blows so much butt. If I were Cam Cameron, I would not put the team back on the field for the 2nd half- citing potential injuries and inability to compete effectively. He should take every player and coach game check and use them to refund the NE Fans' tickets- and donate the rest of the remaining funds to the Dan Marino foundation. Then he should resign and suggest that the entire team do the same. It would be the right thing to do...
But Camarillo should be allowed to keep his job. But only him.
Miami cannot even give themselves a chance.
Is Ginn just not getting open? He should be leading the team in receptions.
Camarillo has more 100 yard games than Ginn.
The fins are the official toilet bowl team.
cameron is an absolute buffoon. where is lorenzo booker? he was one of the main reasons we won last week. you have to play your best players! cameron has placed an unbelievable amount of shame on this franchise.
AT 0-0 WE THROW EVERYDOWN, AT 21-0 WE RUN. BRILLIANT.
Someone please tell Lemon that he is black and thus can scramble and run.
parcells will pull a marino this week and resign....atlanta is looking a lot better.....
I think New England could have spotted Miami 42 points and still win this game handily.
I think Brady will have at least one more incompletion today.
Everytime they show CAM on the sidelines he has a look of a deer in headlights.
Hey Armando FYI Brady now has 17 tds of less than 5 yards this year with Maroney and Evans in the backfield, while Marino had 9 all year in 1984 with Woody Bennet and Tony Nathan
Brady may break the season TD mark today. Already he's thrown three to tie Marino with 48.
Lance Shulters just died ... of embarassment! This team sucks!!
Capers is Olividatti's nephew.
The Pats get every stinking break...it is so not fair
Can we sign V.Wilfork at ahalftime and then let him have a shot at Brady's knees?
The team is already playing like they’ve got one foot on the bus back to the airport. Sloppy play on both sides of the ball for the fins.
In 1984, Marino had most of the short TD early on. then the Dolphins signed Pete Johnson, who finished with 9 TDs while only gaining 159 yards. So give me a break.
Did Armando say this team was going to go 10-6 this year?
The Tuna will change the name of the team to the Miama Stools. Change the uniform colors to light brown and dark brown.
Who here is dumb enough to think that this team has not given up on the coach? The dude lost the team weeks ago and there is no way he can stay. He can thank Capers as they walk out the door together. They are pathetic in every facet of the game.
What did Lance Shulters do that was so embarassing? This is going to be a long day...
Do you think the Pats will score more than Jacksonville did in the 1999 playoff game?
Mando, I agree with anonymous about the short passes. When Marino threw his 9 short ones, he had no running game and thus everyone knew what was coming- so it was still challenging. Peyton and Tom had running games to keep the D on their toes- and they totally capitalized on that and padded their stats. You can't compare their accomplishments to what Dan did. The opposing defenses gameplanned for him and only him every week, and they still threw it down their throats...
with the patriots thoroughly bored, the dolphins start marching down the field.
sooo... proof that lorenzo booker is our best player. at least we may score going into the second half instead of the patriots like every game this season
Lemon is so inaccurate...He is like Mitch Williams
This team gave up on Cam when he made the bone head move to pick Ginn. Hell even a pee wee coach could do a better job!
10 to 1 we come away with nothing here!
too bad dan didnt get to play under these offense biased rules.
what was that spike!!!!! OMG, cleo has no idea what he is doing!
One day after the last game of the season, Parcells is going to calmly press 'flush'. Maybe 5 players on this team are worth keeping.
patriots with 1 minute remaining and 3 timeouts. looks like another 1st half touchdown
Cleo is a fu*&ing idiot. Somebody tar and feather that moron!
want to hear your thoughts, Armando , on which of our dreadful qbs you think might be around next year. If any?
I cannot believe he just clocked it and lost a down.
Great shot of pizza face crying like a liitle bitch because the fins actually won a game. Absolutely pathetic!
tedy breaks up what should have been third and goal. This team has no idea what clock management is.
Why not John Beck next half? What bad can happen? Besides rain and wind will come- that is when Cam likes to play him.
Why not kick a field goal and put up the only points of the game that you will probably have a chance to? Cam would rather get shut out.
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Salguero got proven wrong about Marino vs. Brady and now he is trying to dig through his Dolphins Alaminac to give his rebuttle.
Thanks 2slick. Just wanted to argue how Dans stats deserve to stand alone. Besides so sick of NE and Tom Brady
Bill Parcells will be the Dolphins next head coach! he has to be. Like I asked in a board, is it me or are the Cheaters AGAIN running it up? or are the Dolphins that bad?
Well at least they went for it on 4th down. If they kick everyone would be saying he should have gone for it.
pete in otown made him look stupid with short passes stat...lol his reply made no sense....he probably choked on some boston baked beans!
good thing I have last weeks game on tivo, I'm going to watch it again.
we'll see if brady is back in the second half then if he is they are running it up.
What kind of idiot is going to argue stat facts when he doesnt even know what he is talking about? Good one armando! Thats what makes you so perfect at the Herald.
I definitely agree dolfan. They are arrogant like that. Oh did anyone catch the ghost call on a pass interference on the dolphins but then again they didn't call a personal foul on a patriots player that facemasked a dolphins player?
Armando,
why would you say Mueller is a fine personel guy? I dont get what he did with the last draft, the first 2 picks he made dont seem to be working... got lucky with satele...
Salguero will check in with an update on a "shaken up" David Martin
''I think you're seeing a guy who's developing right in front of your eyes,'' Lemon says.
Somebody tell Lemon to put down the crack pipe and back away slowly.
Maybe we will pick up Chad Pennington this of season and give away a second round pick for him.
GO FOR BRADY'S KNEES!!! Who keeps passing up 28 points in the 2nd half? He is just asking for it. Taylor go Joe Theisman on his ass....
IF they spread it out this half...we should play to the echo of the whistle and take 15 yarders against Brady and Moss
Could anyone really think that there is a reason to keep Cam? Put aside their injuries and entire team full of backups, what about poor decisions? Two timeouts burned in the FIRST half of the THIRD quarter vs. Pittsburgh. Opting against the field goal vs. Houston. And now Lemons spiking it for no reason. Even if they suck shouldn't they made some decent decisions?
or even get back Culpepper.
I wish they took shots at Brady, if he or Moss went down this loss wouldnt feel so bad after all
He did not get that TO before the clock his zero
He did not get that TO before the clock his zero
Here we go they are running up the score.
Cam's soft mentality will not allow for Miami to have that mindset of competing by any means necs.
someone answer me this. Why is Brady out there in the second half? hmmmmmmm. you know, I have always wondered if refs get paid under the table to call against someone.
Why would you host a blog if youre not going to answer anything...
Schulters would have had that zip through his arms for a TD
Tell me how bad they are coached. Allen looses 10 yards on a pic.
There he goes trying to pad those stats again. What a friggin loser. What kind of classy pro football organization is passing thru the 2nd half of a 28-0 stomping at home?
there really isnt a good reason to keep cam. he did have terrible luck....but he also has done a terrible job of coaching and game planning. anyone with 2 eyes and 1/2 a brain can see that. ONE win in a season which came against an awful Ravens team is not enough to save your job. Sorry Cam....but you gotta get canned.
yup running up the score. If not for jAllen it would be 35 and 0.
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Allen was a joke the first half of the season but he's been impressive since being thrust into the starting lineup.
Clueless Cam...
Your right I hope that brady or moss or the RB get hurt that would serve the PATS good. Why dont they just run the ball on us its mean on their part, they have no class at all
Guillermo.....he hasnt recovered from the ***ch-slapping he got from pete about padding stats.
Armando, you still sitting on the can? Wipe up and get back to the blog.....
I CANNOT stand Cleo!!!
9-22 and we leave in Lemon who has no shot of being here with parcells as vp next year. Why not let Beck get some snaps so Parcellscan make an educated decision on him in the off season?
did lemon just burn another time out?
get him out of there
and why did he loft that last pass no need for it
Do you even keep Cam around as offensive co-ordinator?
Why are you guys crying about the Pats running up the score and playing their starters? Isn't this still a regular season game? You should be crying about the Dolphins not being able to play the game of football. And who's to say the dolphins would have any luck against their backups? Quit souding like a bunch of bitches.. I mean dolphins!
Up in Mass. and we couldnt even catch a cold.........
Hey anybody see Belichick snapping pictures of Cappers giving signals on the side line.
No prob, peteinotown-
I can't stand when people try to put Dan the Man as second teir to Montana, Manning, Brady, etc. because he didn't get a ring or whatever. Those guys just had better teams. If Dan had similar supporting casts (ie running back, defense, etc.), he would have had more rings than all of them combined. Don't be bashing Dan the Man unless you got the goods to back it up is all I gotta say...
Great job pulling up those stats- I suspected it would something like that, but I would have had a tough time digging those numbers up...
Game ball for Fields.
Hard to get anything going with our semi pro coach AND our semi pro qb...
I'm still here. Just spent some time talking to my former ESPN peeps and they all think Parcells will fire EVERYBODY.
yeah id keep him as the o-coordinator.
finally....some good news fom mando!
Marino was a fine qb but he is the most lame analyst. He says dumb, stupidly obvious things and never contributes a comment with any insight. He is a real flat tire behind the desk.
Because there is no need to run up the score the FAG Pats are up by 28 points what the deal with this crap. Must be a NE thing they had so many losing season in every sport that now they have to show there lack of class...but what gose around comes around
Armondo are you and Brian good friends. Brian is a sports reporter for NE.
Thanks for showing up today Peele...He has sucked today
If we had half a qb out there we would have at least 14 points on the board right now and be in great field position to score again.
Hey Carlos get a life and pull up your panties!
What do you expect the Pats to do.. roll over and let us score?
This isn't about class. This is about you getting your ass kicked and crying to your mommy about it!
Marino was a wuss in the big game. He played like sh*t in the superbowl, must have licked his hands 9000 times, and was crying at the end...in other words a p**sy.
Thanks, Mando- good news. Hopefully he'll be able to bring in Bill Cowher, Glen Dorsey, and Tim Tebow after he cleans some serious hizzy down there.
As a resident of Maryland, I'm being spared the coverage of this debacle. I'm getting coverage of a below average Seahawks team pounding the living snot out of the Ravens. Thank our lucky stars we had those sorry sacks on our schedule last week- or it woulda been 0-16 gauranteed...
Its going to be an interesting off season, wonder what theyre doing with the first pick, with Parcells in charge I doubt the Ginn debacle would repeat itself
Tebow has anoughter year to go, so no way would we be able to get him.
Hey Anonymous said, if you want to talk to me a least have the balls to say your name, whats a matter your nuts froze off up there in foxsucks, again i dont remeber a dolphins team running up the score on the pats someone look it up the worst win by the fish on the pats that i remember is 42-0 in 1972.
"I'm still here. Just spent some time talking to my former ESPN peeps and they all think Parcells will fire EVERYBODY."
2 days before Christmas..... and proof comes through..... THERE IS A GOD!
jed you shouldt be posting crap like that here man
Mike Greenburg says that Bill's first move should be to call Cleveland's GM and attempt "right the wrong that was comitted at last year's draft" and try to trade for BQ.
Carlos go suck your thumb. The fins suck and its 100% their fault. Stop crying for the other team to show mercy.
Now is not the time for John Beck. Play him next week.
nice job cleo
Carlos you truly are an ignorant moron. Because you don't know my name I don't have balls? Give me a break.
With all your crying I bet if you reached down between your legs all you would feel is a big gaping hole!
why not just rush it up the middel wow cam sucks
Amazing that Lemon did not stick the ball out and score or at least run on the OTHER side of the pylon to score.
Lemon should be working at mcdonalds... he would get the orders wrong...
Guillermo, it's true. Not crap. Rent the video. Afraid of the truth?
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