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DOLPHINS 33 PATRIOTS 20: QUARTER 1

9/8/2014

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Yesterday I was pretty bummed out that I had to work during the Patriots game.  Obviously I monitored the game using other means and suffered through the highs and lows just like the rest of you.  Since I DVRed the game the will be giving a more indepth analysis than if I was just giving a quick review.  Because I decided to postpone watching the atrocity until this morning and have to work, I'm only a quarter into the game. 
Josh Kline- Before the game even started I was very confused as to why Josh Kline was put on the inactive list.  Twenty-four hours later I still wonder what that was all about.  Even if he wasn't going to start, having offensive lineman probably would have been a good idea.

Early Jump By Dolphins Line?- While I wasn't impressed with the Patriots first possession, I can't blame it all on the players.  If you can, watch the third down play where Brady forces it to Gronk.  The Dolphins have 2 players who go early and are heading towards Brady before the ball is snapped.  It almost looked like a synchronized off-sides as they were in unison breaking through the line before the ball was snapped.  As someone who umpires sports I understand how easy it is to see things like this on tape but almost impossible in real life.  However, as someone who likes to think of ways to win, I can't help but wonder if it isn't an actual strategy of the Dolphins.  In a lot of sports (lacrosse, track and hockey come to mind), athletes try to guess right with their timing to give themselves an advantage.  This strategy of have two defensive lineman break the line of scrimmage together could easily make it appear that they went with the snap when in reality they went early.  If you saved the game, rewatch this play and let me know what you think.  Also keep in mind that the Dolphins had the most sacks in the NFL last season.

Blocked Punt- Hearing about the blocked punt my initial reaction was, "That's what you get for F-ing around with the long snapper situation at this point in the season".  Having now seen the replay of the punt, that's exactly what happened.  FYI that was the first time Ryan Allen has had a punt blocked in the NFL.
 
Marcus Cannon 360- My last point for this quarter came on the first offensive play after Jerod Mayo had his fumble recovery.  What in the world was Marcus Cannon doing on that play?  If you're supposed to be blocking on the quarterback's blindside it isn't really helpful when you do a complete 360 to find the extra guy.  It's even worse when you do it clockwise and your quarterback ends up getting mauled. 

Yes, folks that's my opinion of quarter one.  I'm sure I'll have more to complain about when I finally watch the rest of the game.  Until then.......
 
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