Dolphins Sign neanderthal Larry Johnson

[JetsFanFromQueens]

I didn't know he was still in the league...

That's because he's been a non-factor. His days are truly numbered. In 2009 he put up an average of 3.2 yards per carry. Last season he put up a stunning 0.4 yards per carry. He's played for three different teams over the past two seasons (Bengals, Chiefs, Redskins). He's done nothing but decline.

[dbatesman]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We got rid of, by far, the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the additions of Pouncey as well as kicking Carey inside, and Henne plays like he did in early 09 and early 10, we're a 10 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Brandon Marshall and Davone Bess at wideout. Reggie Bush and Clyde Gates add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more deep throws in two pre-season games than we did in Dan Henning's 3 year tenure here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Chris Clemons, Paul Soliai, Kendall Langford, Koa Misi and Nolan Carroll all had good years and are 25 or younger (Soliai the exception at 27.) Karlos Dansby is in his second year of Mike Nolan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Crowder with Burnett in the middle, and last but not least, Cameron Wake is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Henne had a bad year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Dan Henneing not trustting a soul on his offense. Ask Panthers fans about Henning in the Jake Delhomme days. They were going nuts over his "punts aren't a bad result" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we drove into the redzone, he yanked Henne and went wildcat (which did absolutely nothing for us last year.) Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we played for the field goal with a draw or a 3 yard drag route. This year we're going to attack the sticks and be aggressive.

Brian Daboll has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using Reggie Bush as a receiver (something we never did with the multi-talented Ronnie Brown.) We put up 300 yards of offense with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you'd never see that in a Dan Henning offense.

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Sanchez had an inconsistent year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Brian Schottenheimer calling weird plays. Ask Jets fans about Schottenheimer during the Mark Sanchez days. They've been going nuts over his "high-risk/low-reward" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we got some momentum, he yanked Sanchez and went wildcat (which occasionally got a big play but killed Sanchez's rhythm). Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we tried some goofy reverse. This year Schottenheimer is going to let Sanchez take more control of the offense and make smarter plays.

Schottenheimer has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using LaDainian Tomlinson as a receiver. Sanchez put up a 121.5 QB rating with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you never thought you'd see that in a Brian Schottenheimer offense.

[Bleedin Green]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Sanchez had an inconsistent year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Brian Schottenheimer calling weird plays. Ask Jets fans about Schottenheimer during the Mark Sanchez days. They've been going nuts over his "high-risk/low-reward" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we got some momentum, he yanked Sanchez and went wildcat (which occasionally got a big play but killed Sanchez's rhythm). Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we tried some goofy reverse. This year Schottenheimer is going to let Sanchez take more control of the offense and make smarter plays.

Schottenheimer has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using LaDainian Tomlinson as a receiver. Sanchez put up a 121.5 QB rating with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you never thought you'd see that in a Brian Schottenheimer offense.

Fine, you win again. Show off.

[sirlancemehlot]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We got rid of, by far, the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the additions of Pouncey as well as kicking Carey inside, and Henne plays like he did in early 09 and early 10, we're a 10 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Brandon Marshall and Davone Bess at wideout. Reggie Bush and Clyde Gates add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more deep throws in two pre-season games than we did in Dan Henning's 3 year tenure here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, Chris Clemons, Paul Soliai, Kendall Langford, Koa Misi and Nolan Carroll all had good years and are 25 or younger (Soliai the exception at 27.) Karlos Dansby is in his second year of Mike Nolan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Crowder with Burnett in the middle, and last but not least, Cameron Wake is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Henne had a bad year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Dan Henneing not trustting a soul on his offense. Ask Panthers fans about Henning in the Jake Delhomme days. They were going nuts over his "punts aren't a bad result" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we drove into the redzone, he yanked Henne and went wildcat (which did absolutely nothing for us last year.) Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we played for the field goal with a draw or a 3 yard drag route. This year we're going to attack the sticks and be aggressive.

Brian Daboll has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using Reggie Bush as a receiver (something we never did with the multi-talented Ronnie Brown.) We put up 300 yards of offense with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you'd never see that in a Dan Henning offense.

Crap. I just read this and....I think he's right. Man, my world just turned. Dolphins are going to be a powerhouse this year. Wow. Aqua4ever is my enemy, but he is a wise enemy. I will never underestimate him again.

[RutgersJetFan]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Sanchez had an inconsistent year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Brian Schottenheimer calling weird plays. Ask Jets fans about Schottenheimer during the Mark Sanchez days. They've been going nuts over his "high-risk/low-reward" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we got some momentum, he yanked Sanchez and went wildcat (which occasionally got a big play but killed Sanchez's rhythm). Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we tried some goofy reverse. This year Schottenheimer is going to let Sanchez take more control of the offense and make smarter plays.

Schottenheimer has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using LaDainian Tomlinson as a receiver. Sanchez put up a 121.5 QB rating with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you never thought you'd see that in a Brian Schottenheimer offense.

Aquad Libs.

[DrownTheJets]

**** the Jets.

[Jetsfan80]

**** the Jets.

At least Aqua makes an effort. A completely delusional one separated entirely from reality, but an effort nonetheless. But this?....I'm just disappointed.

[THE ILK]

[Aqua4ever04]

Bleedin Green and JIF, I don't see the need to refute your posts. You selectively quote things and make up stories to prove your points. You two are irrelevant.

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here.

Dbates, ummm, yeah, it does get better than Holmes and Burress. Holmes is a top 15 receiver, but he's not top 10 and Plaxico was IN JAIL last year. I think it's ******* hilarious how much you guys are relying on him. 0 for 1

On D' date=' our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.[/quote']

You named fewer players, at an older age and less quality players. 0 for 2.

So you prove your point with the same time and era. Dan Henning used a playbook from the late 90's in 2010. Don't you think the league has changed a tiny bit? 0 for 3.

And you were successful from the wildcat. 0 for 4

Sanchez doesn't make smart plays. He had FIFTEEN dropped INTs last year. He just got lucky. 0 for 5.

The rating for Sanchez in the pre-season is very good. 1 for 6

You're batting .167. Could be worse.

[Bleedin Green]

Bleedin Green and JIF, I don't see the need to refute your posts. You selectively quote things and make up stories to prove your points. You two are irrelevant.

Selectively quoting and making up stories to prove a point makes someone irrelevant, huh? Interesting. So then I guess that means you've never been relevant? I mean, I've been aware of this for a while, but I just find it relieving you've finally accepted it.

And since when does quoting someones entire post and responding it to it point by point constitute "selectively quoting"? Just curious.

[ZachEY]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Sanchez had an inconsistent year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Brian Schottenheimer calling weird plays. Ask Jets fans about Schottenheimer during the Mark Sanchez days. They've been going nuts over his "high-risk/low-reward" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we got some momentum, he yanked Sanchez and went wildcat (which occasionally got a big play but killed Sanchez's rhythm). Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we tried some goofy reverse. This year Schottenheimer is going to let Sanchez take more control of the offense and make smarter plays.

Schottenheimer has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using LaDainian Tomlinson as a receiver. Sanchez put up a 121.5 QB rating with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you never thought you'd see that in a Brian Schottenheimer offense.

[slats]

I forgot that the fish signed LJ while I was discussing Bush's inadequacies as a starter.

Talk about damning for the rookie. Damn.

[dbatesman]

Bleedin Green and JIF, I don't see the need to refute your posts. You selectively quote things and make up stories to prove your points. You two are irrelevant.

Dbates, ummm, yeah, it does get better than Holmes and Burress. Holmes is a top 15 receiver, but he's not top 10 and Plaxico was IN JAIL last year. I think it's ******* hilarious how much you guys are relying on him. 0 for 1

You named fewer players, at an older age and less quality players. 0 for 2.

So you prove your point with the same time and era. Dan Henning used a playbook from the late 90's in 2010. Don't you think the league has changed a tiny bit? 0 for 3.

And you were successful from the wildcat. 0 for 4

Sanchez doesn't make smart plays. He had FIFTEEN dropped INTs last year. He just got lucky. 0 for 5.

The rating for Sanchez in the pre-season is very good. 1 for 6

You're batting .167. Could be worse.

You're a gem. Don't ever change.

[JiFtheOracle]

We have a really, really good defense. We have quality skill players on offense. We've shown we can overcome the worst offensive coordinator in the history of the NFL. If the interior of the line is fixed with the growth of Slauson, and Sanchez plays like he did in the playoffs, we're a 12 win team, no question about it.

It doesn't get much better as a 1-2 punch with Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress at wideout. Jeremy Kerley and Joe McKnight add a TON of speed to the offense. We've already seen more accurate throws in two pre-season games than we did in Sanchez's previous 2 years here. On D, our strong positions from last year were young guys who are only getting better. Brodney Pool, Mike DeVito, Sione Pouha, and David Harris all had good years and are 27 or younger (Pouha the exception at 32.) Antonio Cromartie is in his second year of Rex Ryan's awesome scheme, and he had a great first year with us. We upgraded Ellis with Wilkerson on the line, and last but not least, Darrelle Revis is still on the right side of 30.

We have one of the youngest, and best defenses out there. Sanchez had an inconsistent year, I admit that. But he was in a real bad situation with Brian Schottenheimer calling weird plays. Ask Jets fans about Schottenheimer during the Mark Sanchez days. They've been going nuts over his "high-risk/low-reward" mentality. It's difficult to be successful when every time we got some momentum, he yanked Sanchez and went wildcat (which occasionally got a big play but killed Sanchez's rhythm). Add to the fact that if it was 3rd and 8 or longer, we tried some goofy reverse. This year Schottenheimer is going to let Sanchez take more control of the offense and make smarter plays.

Schottenheimer has already shown us some refreshing things in the pre-season including using LaDainian Tomlinson as a receiver. Sanchez put up a 121.5 QB rating with the first team in one half last week. It's just pre-season, but still, you never thought you'd see that in a Brian Schottenheimer offense.

Bleedin Green and JIF, I don't see the need to refute your posts. You selectively quote things and make up stories to prove your points. You two are irrelevant.

Dbates, ummm, yeah, it does get better than Holmes and Burress. Holmes is a top 15 receiver, but he's not top 10 and Plaxico was IN JAIL last year. I think it's ******* hilarious how much you guys are relying on him. 0 for 1

You named fewer players, at an older age and less quality players. 0 for 2.

So you prove your point with the same time and era. Dan Henning used a playbook from the late 90's in 2010. Don't you think the league has changed a tiny bit? 0 for 3.

And you were successful from the wildcat. 0 for 4

Sanchez doesn't make smart plays. He had FIFTEEN dropped INTs last year. He just got lucky. 0 for 5.

The rating for Sanchez in the pre-season is very good. 1 for 6

You're batting .167. Could be worse.

Speechless.

[JiFtheOracle]

And since when does quoting someones entire post and responding it to it point by point constitute "selectively quoting"? Just curious.

You dont see it because you are irrelevant.

[hoping4ASuperBowl]

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2011/08/dolphins-tell-thomas-he-must-hit-hole-harder.html

Dolphins tell Thomas he must hit hole harder

The common thinking for anyone with eyes who has seen Daniel Thomas run this preseason and training camp is that while he may become a good player down the road, the rookie still has to adjust to the NFL game.

Thomas, you see, is a former quarterback. He made the transition to running back at Kansas State and now is making the transition to pro football. That's a lot of transitioning. So he has some learning to do.

He needs to be more physical.

He needs to run with more explosion.

He needs to get his shoulders squared, his pad level low and his legs churning.

In lay terms, he needs to bust up in there.

I told you Sunday after watching Thomas be somewhat tentative on two and-goal runs from the 1 yard line versus Carolina. Despite denials from the Dolphins, their addition of Larry Johnson suggested that's how they felt.

And today, Thomas himself confirmed it.

"I would say that's about right," Thomas said "I've just got to lower my pads and trust my blocks and everything like that and I'm trying to get better here at practice and carry it into the next game."

Thomas is getting encouragement to make his adjustments and improvements from those around him. After his first down run failed Friday, quarterback Chad Henne told him in the huddle to hit the hole harder on second down.

And coach Tony Sparano apparently also suggested Thomas run a wee bit harder by getting on the player's case in practice.

"Yeah he was," Thomas said. "He was just telling me I need to get it in there and to stop tippy-toeing and everything like that. It was true though."

Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2011/08/dolphins-tell-thomas-he-must-hit-hole-harder.html#ixzz1Vyn3BHb9

[Aqua4ever04]

Selectively quoting and making up stories to prove a point makes someone irrelevant, huh? Interesting. So then I guess that means you've never been relevant? I mean, I've been aware of this for a while, but I just find it relieving you've finally accepted it.

And since when does quoting someones entire post and responding it to it point by point constitute "selectively quoting"? Just curious.

My entire post, huh? Like when you chopped every sentence in half, for instance, "we will be a 10 win team, no question about it."

You REALLY don't see how that's selective quoting.