Miami upsets New England this weekend?

Scavenger · October 17, 2007 9:43PM

Dont fall out of your chair laughing just yet. The Dolphins General Manager Randy Mueller calls it "retooling". For the first time in years, if players dont perform up to expectation, they get put on the auction block. This weekend you will see a different Dolphins team hit the field. For the first time this year I might actually watch the entire game because the players are going to give 100% trying to keep their positiions. Miami upset New England this weekend? Well, possibly, probably not - but I think alot of people will be surprised at the effort Miami shows.

Michigan · October 17, 2007 9:46PM

You know the old saying "on any given Sunday......."

Sure, it could happen, the Pats might be ripe for an upset. Who knows?

Barndog · October 17, 2007 10:00PM

not gonna happen.

And why would anyone think that Dolphins' players actually want to stay on that team?

Wes Welker will have an especially good game.

BobaFett72 · October 17, 2007 10:00PM

Sir, please put down the crack pipe and step away from the computer.....

dirtmonkey · October 17, 2007 10:56PM

LOL, I'd sh*t myself if the game was even close at the end of the third. Miami blows in a big way. The only reason they may have a chance to win any games this year is because they play in the worst division in the NFL. Besides the Pats, the other teams (including the winless Phins) are a combined 2-15. What a joke.

Scavenger · October 17, 2007 11:51PM

These are pretty much the same responses that I recieved last year when I said that Miami might knock off the Chicago Bears and just a few weeks ago when I stated that USF could defeat LSU or USC.

Any team can be defeated by a weaker opponent given the right circumstances.

DaBeef · October 18, 2007 12:28AM

I wouldnt be shocked, I certainly didnt expect the 98 Vikes to lose to the falcons in the playoffs.

lawnmowerman · October 18, 2007 12:50AM

<< I wouldnt be shocked, I certainly didnt expect the 98 Vikes to lose to the falcons in the playoffs. >>

But the Falcons were a good team. The Dolphins are pathetic.

It could happen but I cant see it right now

dirtmonkey · October 18, 2007 1:07AM

<< These are pretty much the same responses that I recieved last year when I said that Miami might knock off the Chicago Bears and just a few weeks ago when I stated that USF could defeat LSU or USC.

Any team can be defeated by a weaker opponent given the right circumstances. >>

Sure, they could win under the right circumstances. Right after the Patriots plane crashes, Marino comes out of retirement and Ricky Williams stops smoking weed long enough to play another game.

gosteelers · October 18, 2007 1:42AM

The Dolphins have beaten Brady's Patriots almost every year in Miami. Last year, they smoked them down there. That being said, it's not gonna happen this year!

perkdog · October 18, 2007 5:09AM

IrishMike · October 18, 2007 7:05AM

<< These are pretty much the same responses that I recieved last year when I said that Miami might knock off the Chicago Bears and just a few weeks ago when I stated that USF could defeat LSU or USC.

Any team can be defeated by a weaker opponent given the right circumstances. >>

Well a broken clock is correct twice a day.

dirtmonkey · October 18, 2007 7:34AM

<< 

<< These are pretty much the same responses that I recieved last year when I said that Miami might knock off the Chicago Bears and just a few weeks ago when I stated that USF could defeat LSU or USC.

Any team can be defeated by a weaker opponent given the right circumstances. >>

Well a broken clock is correct twice a day. >>

Not if its hands are broken off

perkdog · October 18, 2007 9:42AM

Again

perkdog · October 18, 2007 9:43AM

And again

This thread is tooooo funny!

Bosox1976 · October 18, 2007 9:49AM

South Beach night life may cause some hangovers following the Pats' victory celebration - maybe an upset stomach.

MAD · October 18, 2007 10:16AM

Well,

I called my ticket broker today and picked up a pair of tickets to the Dolphins-Patriots game.

No, not because I think the Dolphins are going to win, my girlfriend loves the Dolphins and before the season even started this was the one game she wanted to go to.

He asked why I wanted tickets to this game since this was the only game where tickets were going for over face value.

Marc.

ArnyVee · October 18, 2007 10:35AM

I think there's a very small chance of a Miami upset.....but only if the "Ghosts of '72" are in the house! Other than that, the team is already starting to show signs of giving up completely as Jason Taylor has said something to the effect that he's not opposed to a trade and Zach Thomas is actually complaining about an injury...he never does that! Might want to sit the rest of the games (or a few more of them) out for the season.

drewsef · October 18, 2007 10:48AM

Zach Thomas is one more concussion away from ending his career unfortunately. I'm slightly surprised the Fins didn't trade Taylor and/or Zach Thomas.

Scavenger · October 18, 2007 11:36AM

Does New England even have a second string quarterback? I think Brady might get knocked out of the game.

perkdog · October 18, 2007 11:57AM

I think Brady will toss another 5 TD's MAYBE 6

Bosox1976 · October 18, 2007 12:08PM

2 for Welker

Michigan · October 18, 2007 8:58PM

I would never say it is impossible for one team to beat another, just highly unlikely in this case.

Michigan · October 18, 2007 9:00PM

<< I wouldnt be shocked, I certainly didnt expect the 98 Vikes to lose to the falcons in the playoffs. >>

In the 1988 playoffs the Vikings defeated the 49ers at Candlestick Park. I remember the shocked faces of the 49ers players on the
bench near the end of the game, their facial expressions seemed to say "I can't believe this is happening".

TomGshotput · October 19, 2007 2:54AM

The money line has the Dolphins as 11 to 1 underdogs. If you truly are good at picking upsets, go ahead and earn some money this weekend

Scavenger · October 19, 2007 3:30AM

11 to 1 odds are you kidding? This game should be more like 20 to 1. The biggest problem that Miami will have to contend with is New England throwing those five yard passes over the middle. For some reason teams havent figured out a scheme to stop this. It reminds me of when the Buffalo Bills used to run the K-Gun offense with Jim Kelly, nobody could stop them until the right scheme was figured out. Then it was all over.

Eidted for spilleng-

IrishMike · October 19, 2007 4:50AM

Between betting on the game and figuring out the scheme you stand to become very wealthy. Imagine the money some team would pay you for your insight.

lawnmowerman · October 19, 2007 5:11AM

<< I think Brady will toss another 5 TD's MAYBE 6 >>

I'm gonna say more like 10 tds Paul. Now that would be cool to see!

Scavenger · October 19, 2007 7:34AM

<< Between betting on the game and figuring out the scheme you stand to become very wealthy. Imagine the money some team would pay you for your insight. >>

Teams would not pay me anything for my insight, they already pay coaches for that. But fortunately for me I'm already very wealthy.

lawnmowerman · October 19, 2007 8:35AM

<< 

<< Between betting on the game and figuring out the scheme you stand to become very wealthy. Imagine the money some team would pay you for your insight. >>

Teams would not pay me anything for my insight, they already pay coaches for that. But fortunately for me I'm already very wealthy. >>

So says the Scavenger

Scavenger · October 19, 2007 8:48AM

I'm in good health, got a 4 wheel drive and a good dog. I'm the wealthiest man in the world.

stown · October 19, 2007 8:59AM

One of the many "rules": Never bet on a home dog by more than 7.

This information is for educationtional and discussion purposes, only.

perkdog · October 19, 2007 9:12AM

<< I'm in good health, got a 4 wheel drive and a good dog. I'm the wealthiest man in the world. >>

Michigan · October 19, 2007 11:40AM

The line on the game is Pats by 16 1/2

grote15 · October 19, 2007 11:41AM

The line on the game is Pats by 16 1/2

That 1/2 pt to 17 could make all the difference, too.

perkdog · October 21, 2007 2:26AM

WHATS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14-0 Pats!

abmluce · October 21, 2007 2:52AM

Maroneys back also..... is there no end to the weapons?

perkdog · October 21, 2007 3:09AM

stevek · October 21, 2007 3:32AM

Miami's got em' just where they want em' at halftime - the Patriots being too overconfident with a big lead. Good strategy by the Dolphins.

ctsoxfan · October 21, 2007 4:38AM

<< Dont fall out of your chair laughing just yet. >>

How about now?

Scavenger · October 21, 2007 5:14AM

Good Lord, I actually watched most of that game and Miami is even worse than I thought. On the other hand, If I were a New England fan I would be highly concerned about giving up 21 points in the second half to what's (without out a doubt) the worst team in the league.

grote15 · October 21, 2007 5:22AM

Good Lord, I actually watched most of that game and Miami is even worse than I thought. On the other hand, If I were a New England fan I would be highly concerned about giving up 21 points in the second half to what's (without out a doubt) the worst team in the league.

When you're up 42-7, the defense plays a lot differently than it would if it were 14-7. Garbage points are common in blowouts.

Barndog · October 21, 2007 5:28AM

C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
T. Brady 21/25 354 14.2 6 0

just another day at the office

Brian48 · October 21, 2007 5:30AM

<< Good Lord, I actually watched most of that game and Miami is even worse than I thought. On the other hand, If I were a New England fan I would be highly concerned about giving up 21 points in the second half to what's (without out a doubt) the worst team in the league. >>

Actually, I was thinking the same thing. Giving up 28 points to what is a basically a basement team is somewhat alarming. Granted, one of the touchdowns came from a Matt Cassell pick (which in itself alarming if Brady ever goes down), but still, 28 points is 28 points.

perkdog · October 21, 2007 5:33AM

I find it humorous that people cant just say "Congrats, good game" instead they NEED to find some negatives.

The Bottom line is you can find anything you want and hack it up whichever way you like, but at the end of the day, the New England Patriots are THE BEST Team in the NFL- along with Brady being one of the best ever at his position.

Scavenger · October 21, 2007 5:58AM

perkdog, wouldnt that be like congratulating a grown man for beating up a little boy. Miami was a longshot at best for an upset, I dont think congratulations are in order here.

perkdog · October 21, 2007 6:07AM

<< perkdog, wouldnt that be like congratulating a grown man for beating up a little boy. Miami was a longshot at best for an upset, I dont think congratulations are in order here. >>

I know, I shouldn't direct that at you personally.. Believe me I was close to 100% sure the Pats would crush Miami, I understand the "D" letting up 28 points against the Fins leaves alot to be desired but I am so pumped up about the passing game I didnt really pay much attention to the defensive part of things. I realize they were playing a weak opponent but I still am psyched!!!!!!!

Scavenger · October 21, 2007 7:10AM

All New England fans should be exicited about this season, it's the best start in franchise history. Not to take anything away from New England but, keep in mind, they are representing a pathetic division and six of their games are against division opponents. Let's see how they look against Indianapolis, this will be the true test.

perkdog · October 21, 2007 7:14AM

<< All New England fans should be exicited about this season, it's the best start in franchise history. Not to take anything away from New England but, keep in mind, they are representing a pathetic division and six of their games are against division opponents. Let's see how they look against Indianapolis, this will be the true test. >>

Well people said that the Cowboys was a "true" test and we handled them ok. I believe we will be fine at Indy but ofcourse it will be a much tougher game, looking further down the road I expect a tough game with Pitt as well but again I like our chances!

Miami upsets New England this weekend?

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