Tag: Reshad Jones
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Episode 137: Preseason Football is BACK…Yay?
This Week: Sam and Chris discuss the upcoming PRESEASON EXTRAVAGANZA between YOUR Miami Dolphins and The Atlanta Falcons. What are the top three things Chris is looking for out of this game? What are Sam’s? Plus, is Miami doing the right thing by having Ryan Fitzpatrick start at the quarterback spot? Or is Brian Flores…
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Episode 97: CULTURE SHOCK!
HAPPY NEW NFL YEAR! The new season is officially here, and The Miami Dolphins are celebrating by completely changing their players. Elite defenders released, franchise players traded away and team captains cut. Adam Gase and the rest of the front office are hell bent on changing the culture of The Dolphins, even if…
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Episode 82: #FTJ! Dolphins vs Jets Preview
It is #FTJ Week! Which means it is time for Adam Gase and The Miami Dolphins to fly to New Jersey and remove the spirit of J-E-T-S fans, everywhere. New York’s AFC football team is dead last in points allowed and rushing yards allowed, while not being much better on the offensive side of the…
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Adam Gase Speaks at the NFL Meetings
Adam Gase has that type of astute focus and intensity that keeps his audience hanging on every word. And just when you fear this might be the second coming of Bill Belichick (from a personality stand-point) he cracks that wry smile that permeates his attitude of “just another one of the guys.” It isn’t a…
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The New Miami: Nate Allen Film Study
Nate Allen’s play tailed off when he left Philadelphia for Oakland, but that has been the case for a lot of free agent signees with their sights set on The Black Hole. A second round draft pick in 2010, Nate Allen paired well with Malcolm Jenkins in Philadelphia for the 2014 season matching the all-pro’s…
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Hooker Theory
Apologies for not keeping up with the frequency of posts, but I hope you can understand that wedding planning and keeping up with my second-favorite team – the Dayton Flyers – throughout March Madness have eaten a lot of my free time. Sadly, Dayton is done and I’ll miss the great group of seniors: Charles…
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Episode 62: Free Agency Feeding Frenzy
Sam and Chris return to Perfectville to discuss the new league year and the #NewMiami that has occurred. From re-signing their own free agents like Kenny Stills, extending contracts of current stars such as Reshad Jones, and even solidifying their defensive front seven with Lawrence Timmons and a trade for William Hayes, the Dolphins are…
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2016 Exit Interivews: Who Figures into the Dolphins 2017 Plans?
The 2016 Dolphins were many things. Between the heart-thumping finishes, exceeded expectations, and setting a new organizational precedence, if nothing else, this team was a sheer pleasure to watch. With an impressive resolve, the Dolphins overcame a multitude of adverse situations to win double digit games and secure a post-season berth for the first time…
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Wildcard Preview @ Pittsburgh: The One Percent
Miami Dolphins (10-6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) Sunday January 8, 1:00 EST – Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA Betting Line: Steelers -10 Typically, the Dolphins are discussing the anticipation of change on Black Monday. Although no coaches were fired the day after the regular season finale, six were dismissed (or resigned in Gary Kubiak’s case.)…
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What is the Wide-9 Defense?
As the resident “Defensive Coordinator of Perfectville” I thought it’d be pertinent to start up a series about the Wide-9 and how the Dolphins can look to improve it heading into 2017. So, with that in mind, let’s look at where this defense really comes from. Most NFL teams are playing primarily nickel fronts, either…
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Episode 51: Holiday Buffalo Wings (@Buffalo Bills Preview)
Just in time for the holidays, Sam and Chris preview the big AFC East match-up against the Buffalo Bills on Christmas Eve. If Miami wins, and Denver loses, The ‘Phins are in the playoffs. Buffalo, however, is fighting to save their coach, Rex Ryan. They also have extra motivation to shut down Jarvis Landry after…
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Week 12 Review: That’s Six Straight
49ers 24 (1-10) Dolphins 31 (7-4) Many will cite the Dolphins narrow victory over a one win 49ers team as evidence for the team being a fraud in terms of legitimately contending for the post-season. What they will ignore is the nature of the National Football League. The term any given Sunday isn’t just lip…
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Week 10 Preview @ San Diego: On the Road Again
Miami Dolphins (4-4) @ San Diego Chargers (4-5) Sunday November 13, 4:05 (EST) – Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA Betting Line: Chargers -3.5 Winning three out of four on the extended home stand was a necessary prerequisite for the Dolphins to salvage the 2016 season. Beating San Diego on the road is the next…
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Week 9 Review: J! E! T! S! Just! End! The Season!
Jets 23 (3-6) Dolphins 27 (4-4) The Dolphins are in that phase where they’re learning how to win under a new program. While there is a strong veteran presence, this mostly young nucleus is fairly new to the grind that is the NFL. The beauty of it is that the Dolphins are accumulating wins while…
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Week 9 Preview vs. New York Jets: Exorcising the Next AFC East Demon
New York Jets (3-5) @ Miami Dolphins (3-4) Sunday November 6, 1:00 PM EST – Hard Rock Stadium Betting Line: Dolphins -3.5 Next week, the Dolphins will make a ten day trip to the Pacific coast of California. As daunting as that sounds, when that plane to San Diego boards, it will have been…
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The Phinjury Report: Reshad Jones’s Shoulder Injury
Reshad Jones has been the leader of our defense and a bright spot on the up and down first half of this 2016 football season. Reshad will be out for the rest of the season but I am here to explain why we should not be worried about his health for the 2017 season. The…
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Episode 36: Week 7 Preview vs. Buffalo
Reshad Jones is officially gone for the season, LeSean McCoy left Buffalo’s practice with a hamstring issue and the intense rivalry between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills heats up, as they prepare for battle this Sunday! Sam and Chris give their thoughts on who they they will win and why. Plus, some actual news…
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Episode 35: Week 6 Review Vs. Pittsburgh
The boys are back after another bad loss to the Pittsburgh Steele…wait, what? They won? Not only that, but they DOMINATED?!?! How did this happen? Chris and Sam break down what went right against a very good Steelers team this past Sunday. Plus, some breaking news that promises to bring the entire fan base down.…
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Week 6 Review: Dolphins Dominant
Steelers 15 (4-2) Dolphins 30 (2-4) Adversity is said to reveal character. In the NFL, this weight room wall quote is amplified tenfold and Adam Gase’s team responded with a resounding ass whooping. On Sunday, the Dolphins out coached the Steelers and dominated in all three phases. Frankly, the Steelers were lucky this wasn’t a…
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Week 5 Review: Turn This Place into a Parking Lot
Tennessee Titans 30 (2-3) Miami Dolphins 17 (1-4) This weekend’s slate of college games was fantastic for those of you that enjoy all forms of football. If you don’t, you should probably start because the 2016 Dolphins season just came out of the oven and it is charred to a crisp. Well done and…
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Week 5 Preview vs Tennessee: Weathering the Storm
Editors note: with the news of Tunsil and Albert out, I am changing my prediction to a 16-14 victory for Tennessee. Tennessee Titans (1-3) @ Miami Dolphins (1-3) Sunday October 9, 1:00 EST – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL (Hopefully) Betting Line – Dolphins -3.5 I need to first apologize for the…
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Week 3 Review: Dolphins Elude Brown Skid Mark
Browns 24 (0-3) Dolphins 30 (1-2) OT The old adage is that there are no bad wins and no such thing as moral victories. The Dolphins defied the former by putting together a victory that no Dol-fan takes solace in. Miami were, again, out coached, the defense was atrocious, and the offense lacked identity and…
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Week 3 vs. Cleveland Preview: Welcome to the Rock
Cleveland Browns (0-2) @ Miami Dolphins (0-2) Sunday September 25, 2016 – 1:00 PM EST, Hard Rock Stadium Betting Line: Dolphins -10 Football is a lot like chess. Most everyone gets the gist of it, but very few understand what’s going on between the lines (pun somewhat intended.) I listened to podcasts all week and…
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Week 1 Review – Oh So Close in Seattle
Dolphins 10 (0-1) Seahawks 12 (1-0) Tom Petty calls his ragtag band of rockers The Heartbreakers. The Miami Dolphins one-up the six-piece group with 53 men dedicated to shattering the hearts of Phins’ fans every Sunday. After struggling all game long and hearing the misguided and knowledge lacking cheers of the vaunted “12th man” (a.k.a.…
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Episode 27: Week One @ Seattle
The regular season is here! Sam and Chris preview Miami’s first game against The Seattle Seahawks. The ‘Hawks are virtually unstoppable in their home stadium with Russell Wilson under center. Ryan Tannehill is 1-0 against his fellow 2012 drafted counterpart. Will Seattle remain dominant? Or will history repeat itself with a Ryan Tannehill led victory…
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Week 1 @ Seattle Preview – Shutting Up The League’s Most Annoying Fan Base
Miami Dolphins (0-0) @ Seattle Seahawks (0-0) Sunday September 11, 4:05 EST – Century Link Field Spread: Seahawks -10.5 Labor Day – the holiday where our country’s men say goodbye to their loved ones for the next five months. The opening college football weekend was absolutely enthralling, but it merely serves as an appetizer for…
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2016 Team Captains Announced
A player’s job in the NFL is unlike most professions in many ways. Voting for captains (superiors) is one of those unique traits. Today, the Dolphins elected five captains for the 2016 season. Offense: Ryan Tannehill – The quarterback had better be one of the captains of the team. Ryan Tannehill and his grey, dull…
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The Seahawkers Podcast with Perfectville’s Sam Marcoux
Recently, Perfectville’s own, Sam Marcoux, joined the hosts of The Seahawkers Podcast to discuss the week one match up between The Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks. It was a fun time on a quality show. We discuss the progression of Ryan Tannehill, the best offseason move for the Miami Dolphins and which safety is better,…
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2016 Miami Dolphins Preview
The number one thing to take away from the pre-season is that you shouldn’t take anything away from the pre-season. These glorified scrimmages can prove who is worthy of the bubble spots on the roster and who is capable of flashing ability in one-on-one situations. The pre-season has had its bright spots sprinkled in over…
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2016 Miami Dolphins Depth Chart
Adam Gase provided a depth chart that not even Dallas Thomas’ mom thought to be true throughout the entire pre-season. Listing the embattled offensive lineman as the first team left guard was very “Belichickian” of the rookie head coach. With the Seahawks only six days away, and the team beginning early preparations, an accurate depth…
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Cut Down Day (with Snarky Commentary)
The following players were cut today to get the roster to 53. Imagine if you are a football player and aren’t good enough to make a team like the Miami Dolphins…ouch: Players in bold, commentary in (parenthesis) CUTS: OL Sam Young (Great first name, bad player) CB Chimdi Chekwa (ChekWHY was this a surprise to…
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Predicting the 53 Man Roster
I have been extremely dismissive of this final pre-season game tonight. Before we get into this piece, let’s touch on three things I want to look for: 1.) Xavien Howard – He’s been anointed the defacto starter week one in Seattle and I find the message to be a bit mixed. Here you’ve made Laremy…
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Episode 26: Predicting the 53 Man Roster
Sam and Chris review the game against the Atlanta Falcons and hand out their “Worst Players Ever” awards in addition to breaking down every roster spot available and predicting the final 53 man roster for opening day. Who do Sam and Chris see staying? Who gets cut? And can Dallas Thomas survive yet ANOTHER bad…
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Game Review: Pre-Season Week 3 vs. Atlanta
Falcons 6 Dolphins 17 Although not outstanding by any measure, that performance gave me a much better feeling heading into the season. The best news of all, assuming Ndamukong Suh’s ankle injury is as minor as we’re told, the Dolphins get out of this game without any serious injuries and appear poised (knock on wood)…
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Pre-Season Week 2 Preview: @ Cowboys
Miami Dolphins (1-0) @ Dallas Cowboys (0-1) Friday August 19, 8:00 EST Cowboys Stadium Now that you’ve removed your finger from the panic button and prepare for another installment of Dolphins football, let’s get you ready for the game. The Cowboys came out on fire against the Rams in their opener taking the opening…
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Training Camp Preview Part 6: Defensive Backs
The biggest area of change from last year is the defensive backfield. The top two corners will be new starters, as will the free safety, and a lot of the depth has been replaced. It’s a bit ironic that, arguably, the team’s worst unit features its best player. Reshad Jones is the one sure fire…
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The All Paper Bag Team
The All Paper Bag Team I grew up a prototypical 90’s kid. Nicktoons ran on loop, I played Nintendo 64 at a Reshad Jones level and when I got home from school, I took to the backyard to play whatever sport was in season. At 7:10 pacific standard time every night I watched Ken…
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Episode 17: Coach Wes Welker?
On this trip to Perfectville, we explore the brief hold out of Safety Reshad Jones. The superstar Defensive Back ended the minutes-long trepidation of Dolfans everywhere by showing up to mandatory mini-camp and participating with the team for the first time since last season. Plus, Miami cuts a quarterback, Sam and Chris can’t figure out…
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Episode 16: Organized Team Activities
Sam and Chris return after being on the PUP list for a few weeks due to surgeries and performances. And coming back with them, FOOTBALL! Well, organized team activities, at least. So…sorta football. Perfectville catches you up on all the latest news and views regarding Dion Jordan’s pending reinstatement, Cameron Wake’s insane comeback from a…
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Episode Two: 2015 Miami Dolphins Season Awards
The 2015 NFL Season for the Miami Dolphins did not go as planned. Which means it was about par for the course. Despite the losing record and missing the playoffs again, there were some actual highlights throughout the season. Sam and Chris give out their prestigious awards to the Miami Dolphins players and plays that…
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