All right Miami!!!! I haven't watched the game yet (as soon as I can get the time, and it's on NFL Replay, I will), but that's the first thing I thought when I saw the score.
Nothing really matters outside of the fact that, even though we may not be heading to the post season, neither are the Jets. That's always a nice end-of-season bonus.
Quarterback Matt Moore finished the game 22-for-32 for just 135 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez topped Moore in every category, throwing for 207 yards, for two touchdowns, and three picks.
Miami obviously missed starting running back Reggie Bush, with Steve Slaton proving to be the team's leading rusher with just 55 yards on 11 carries. Rookie Daniel Thomas gained 12 yards on 28 carries. On the other side, LaDainian Tomlinson led all rushers with a whopping 56-yards, with Shonn Greene adding 55 of his own.
As for the receivers, Jeremy Kerley led the way for the Jets, with a game high 71-yards, and tight end Dustin Keller pulled in 7 passes. For Miami, Brandon Marshall caught 5 of his 8 targeted passes, gaining 50 yards. The lone Miami touchdown came on a one yard pass to rookie Charles Clay.
Randy Starks, defensive end, had the game of his life today, sacking Sanchez once, and picking him off twice. Linebacker Marvin Mitchell added an interception as well.
While the Jets scored two touchdowns through the air, the Dolphins relied on the right foot of kick Dan Carpenter. With just the one touchdown from Moore to Clay, it was up to DC$ to score the 12 points needed to push Miami to the win. And, Carpenter didn't disappoint, going 4-for-4, with a long of 58-yards as time ran out in the first half.
But the real story of the game was Jason Taylor. Although Taylor only tallied one tackle and one quarterback hit, the day belonged to the retiring Dolphins legend. The team recognized him before the game, and then carried him off the field at the end of the game. Taylor finishes his career, a 15-year career that will ultimately lead him to Canton and enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in sixth place all time in sacks, with 139.5. Taylor has been the face of the Dolphins franchise for so long, it's odd to think of him not out there. Even with a year in Washington with the Redskins, and last season with the Jets, Taylor always was a Miami Dolphin - even in London where a giant Taylor robot was made to advertise the first ever regular season game in London back in 2007 - and he will be missed.
JT, we will miss you.
Now, on to one final celebration of a win, and then it's time to sit back, watch some playoff football over the next few weeks, and start figuring out what we, and the team, are going to do for the offseason.
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Ah first for both the game thread and this one.. I feel special. Way to end the season.. Now a very interesting (hopefully in a good way) offseason begins
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
at least it will be an active offseason, rather than a lockout one .
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
To answer your question in last thread
http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/Value-Chart.php
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
Thanks!
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
I loved the giant JT.
Shame his TD got overturned. Would have been an awesome finish.
Now this season is over where do we go from here?
Who will be calling the shots come Week 1? Who will be behind Mike Pouncey?
Will we have a 3-4 or 4-3 D?
Will we have shored up the right hand side of the line?
LimeyPhin - January 1, 2012 via mobile
I wanted that giant JT for my yard, lol
what a way to out though, almost a dream recovery and touchdown, but still causing sancheeze to flub the ball to stark’s was priceless!
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
go out * oops
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
Add to his NFL record
It wasn’t meant to be.
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
tebow lost his grace! He might have had impure thoughts about orton , lol
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
Anybody else watching NBC?
I saw King and Florio discuss Sherman possibly coaching the Rams next year and Jon Gruden not coaching in 2012. I caught it just for that though, did they mention anything about other possible coaches?
I also caught the Matt Flynn talk, hopefully the Skins sign him..No more backups for us!
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
It will be interesting to see how many people jump on the Matt Flynn bandwagon now.
Gets the start, throws for 480 yards and 6 TDs – both Packers records. And, when you have Starr, Favre, and Rodgers in your franchise, that’s a HUGE accomplishment.
Kevin Nogle - January 1, 2012
I kind of want a home grown guy though
re-treds like Culpepper and AJ Feely has gotten us to the mediocracy that we are today
Rytackle - January 1, 2012
Yes, the definition of insanity
we can’t go down the same path. No more mediocrity, no sir!
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
I'm clear away from that one.. Hopefully he makes it easier for us to land RG III by signing with another QB needy team
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
I was toying with the idea last week. (Still on the fence)
MM could never put numbers like that up and I don’t think he has the stones to bring us back when we are trailing. Matt Flynn does have an elite receiving corps and not too bad an o-line.
LimeyPhin - January 1, 2012 via mobile
He did today
OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy - January 2, 2012
Ed Snider is drooling already
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
Sure is quite.
Dolfan88 - January 1, 2012
These late afternoon games have been compelling to watch
The Earl - January 1, 2012
I am just aggravated at the lack of respect from the NFL Network
A single comment about JTs retirement as an afterthought during the recap and then nothing. It went from recap to Rex Ryan interview to Mark Sanchez at the podium to Santonio Holmes at the podium then to talks about how the Jets missed the playoffs and the regression from 2010 to 2011. Not a single thing said about a legend.
NFL network has just surpassed ESPN as the worst media outlet for football, way to go classless assholes. This is all I can say to you.
..l..(-_-)..l..
dolphinfan4lyfe - January 1, 2012 via mobile
PS someone should tell NFL network we won...
dolphinfan4lyfe - January 1, 2012 via mobile
They don't respect us because we are 6-10
we have been out of the playoff race since October. The jets were still in the playoff race and have been more relevant than we have in the past two years. Whenever we get a franchise QB and we start making the playoffs, then they will focus on us more.
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Sad but true
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
That doesnt discount the fact that JT is a legend
And should be respected as one
dolphinfan4lyfe - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Deion Sanders and Steve Mariuchi
spent more time on it in Gameday Final. Also you need to understand what sells. The Jets are the Jets and alot has happened to their club this season and especially in the last three weeks.
civwarbuff - January 1, 2012
who cares!!! let the Jets get all the attention this week as underachieving losers who failed to live to the expectations
who cares if they fail to mention us, the Jets failed and were exploited this week, enjoy watching them take a seat.. it sure beats the alternative.
BSerious72 - January 1, 2012
its not about us, its about JT. he deserved more than a simple nod
Suckchode and rockhead ryan havent accomplished shit in the nfl.
dolphinfan4lyfe - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Denver lost, but SD won.
Dolfan88 - January 1, 2012
With Oakland's loss, none of our wins came against playoff teams
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Damn facts ...!!!
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
and friggin denver gets in by default !
daytonadolfan - January 1, 2012
with a 8 - 8 record.
Dolfan88 - January 1, 2012
That won't change either cuz we lost to both Cowboys and Giants
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
So it looks like a
NE vs Cincinnati and Baltimore vs Pittsburgh division final.
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
I'm rooting for Houston big time
I want the Patsys to have to go through Pittsburgh and then Baltimore.
Briceratops - January 1, 2012
haven't been around in a while
I have 3 seminar papers so I have been a good boy. Still, today was a fine win. Disappointing season, but fun anyway, especially here. See you in about a month.
Will miss JT.
Strange - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Nice to see you Strange.
civwarbuff - January 1, 2012
Hey Buddy,.....
Doing well I hope,…
Ohiofinfan4life - January 1, 2012
Hey Ohio, you were on TV a couple of times today.
Dolfan88 - January 1, 2012
saw you on tv.
Strange - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Hola Strange
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Welcome home brother!
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
thx
I will be gone for a bit more. I am swamped. But, had to say hi today. This is home.
Strange - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Well we will hold your seat till you return.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
There was one thing I was hoping to feel good about going into this game, but it didn't quite happen
and that’s Daniel Thomas.. I know Reggie has played well but I’d rather not have him be our every down back.. I feel he’ll get beat up real soon. I’d rather have him be in the open field more and have someone else for our power back, as opposed to just the fullback
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
This one was emotional,....
It’s hard to sum it up here,…..
Stay tuned for the Fanpost, complete with one or two pictures,…
Ohiofinfan4life - January 1, 2012
only one or two??? LOL
The Earl - January 1, 2012
In Ohio speak 1=10 and 2=20.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
LOL... that's more like it
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Ohio tends to underexaggerate
Rex Ryan on the otherhand…..
“JETS BEST TEAM EVER, 19-0 LOCK IT UP. I WILL LOSE 40 POUNDS THIS YEAR. SANCHEZ GREATEST QB EVA,NAMATH SECOND”
BSerious72 - January 1, 2012
LOL Ohio is the anti Ryan wing bag!
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
What's a "wing bag" ?
Ohiofinfan4life - January 1, 2012
Sorry "wind bag". I suck at typing sometimes. Spell check does not catch improperly spelled words that are also words.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
like the Jest?
PhinsTifosi - January 1, 2012
Yes for example.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
Skelton led the Cards to a nice OT win over the Seahawks
Quick, give him a call!
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
this post says jt had only 1 tackle and a qb hit. jt in fact hit sanchez as he was throwing the ball, leading to the starks pic.
it was a lot more than a mere qb hit. it was momentum shifting. as for the jt touchdown called back. what the hell., what happened was for us fans, and jt fans, in this last game, all that was really needed, it was the idea that counted!
so glad jt had more gumption, loyalty, and bone deep aqua and orange than any in the former front office administration. he ended things on his terms, as a dolphin, and with honor and accolades as a human being and a man. way to be jt….
a1a - January 1, 2012
That game was why over the top, but didn't it seam "the norm" for (our leader) on defense!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
*way* over the top!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
The ONE time when we could have actually gotten a franchise QB through free agency, we failed
meanwhile…
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Earl, let it go.
That was a long time ago. Drew Bress is an amazing player, but that was a completely different team and completely different management.
civwarbuff - January 1, 2012
I think we should be able to temporarily ban anyone that brings it up but I would have a hard time doing so to Duke.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
I brought that up specifically for the point that that was the ONE AND ONLY time a free agent QB would have worked out
All the other times, it fails.
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Ohhh I completely misunderstood what you were saying.
civwarbuff - January 1, 2012
Plus I was giving Brees some credit for being awesome this season
I’m actually less mad about the Brees deal than I am for us skipping Rodgers to draft Brown.
The Earl - January 1, 2012
Well we are at another crossroads
We have a chance to draft a Quarterback this year, althougth IMO there is no chance that Luck or Griffin are on the board at 9. I think they both go in hte top 5 so for draft either one we will have to trade up or take another Quarterback behind them.
Free agency poses seriosu problems as we btoh know, but Matt Moore deserves serious consideration for the longterm.
civwarbuff - January 2, 2012
*serious and both
To take a Quarterback is extremely expensive, whether we trade up for Griffin or Luck or use our first round pick at nine for one, the fact is we will be using our first round pick.
Matt Moore is the biggest and most pressing question of this franchise right now.
civwarbuff - January 2, 2012
Yeah I kinda misunderstood your point too lol
Thanks for clarifying.. We’ll still have to fight to prove that for the next couple months though lol. Oh man i hope we don’t sign Flynn
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
had to bring it up... yep it hurts a ton everytime i think of what could have been with Brees...
im guilty of thinking about this and bringing it up time to time as well cuz ur right…. its the one time we had a free agent shot to get what is now a clear cut super star and hall of famer…and now record holder and we PASSED on him and took Culpepper… i feel sick now and every time i think of it…what a different state this franchise would likely be in now had the devil (Saban) had made the proper choice back when…and now seeing those amazing record breaking numbers…coulda, shoulda, woulda…right?
dolphinsfan4life - January 1, 2012
Leave it alone geeze, EVERY damn post theres sumn to say about a qb or not getting one.
If it happens it happens and you cant change the past, let it go already. A legend is leaving the game and we got off with a victory despite bad qb play. We had a DT get two interceptions, a kicker boot 4 field goals some of wich were from 50+ yards away, and we won.
Instead its gotta be all qb all the time, shit we know we need a qb already and missed out on some, but can we for the love of god acknowledge the freaking positives….
dolphinfan4lyfe - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Hater to the T.
Cris Carter is got to be the biggest hater out there, I just seen a video on mobile ESPN where him and the other announcer are talking about how JT is going out on a high note and HOF honors, and Carter says: “I don’t know about that.”
Dolfan2006 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Chris Carter is a douche then. A douche I tell ya.
texascowpunk - January 1, 2012
Aww come owwwwawawn maaannn
Fool
phinsphan85 - January 1, 2012
He's just upset he hasn't made the HoF yet, talk about sour grapes!
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
well, he does deserve it too
Strange - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Considering the logjam at WR there's a decent chance
JT will get there first.
Farorefox - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Comment at end:
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7411183/source-captain-santonio-holmes-quit-new-york-jets-loss
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
Miami D stole his (S.Holms) heart!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
I really wish we could have gotten Mana Silva SS
He was an UDFA who I was really high on. Baltimore signed him to the practice squad then Denver then Buffalo. Dallas poached him off Buffalo’s PS and now he’s playing for the ’Boys.
zeusmith - January 1, 2012
Haha!
J ust
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S eason
Dolfan2006 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
lol
Agent J 78 - January 1, 2012
Victor Cruz
What an UDFA gem. Guy has 1440 yards, 9 TD’s and a 18.5 Yards/catch.
zeusmith - January 1, 2012
78 receptions and counting
zeusmith - January 1, 2012
I want one!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
Most ever receiving yards in the history of the Giants
Victor Cruz
zeusmith - January 1, 2012
is that true?
BSerious72 - January 2, 2012
lol @ the JT hate
Y’all haters on espn and nfln wish you were as good as him.
AnishB15 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Nice End
I never count the season as a total loss when we beat the Jets. Actually we helped put 2 teams out of the playoffs. The Raiders and the Jets. It’s sad to see Jason go. He’s been one of the few bright spots for the Fins in recent years. Well, it’s time to turn a new chapter. New coach, new QB, a new confidence.
straighttalk - January 1, 2012
Give my boy Moore some credit
He had a crappy 1st half, but he stepped up when he needed it. More of Moore in 2012!
OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy - January 2, 2012
Sounds a awful lot like Tom Brady, a few back!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
P.s. with less years playing with the same team IMO!
wild zion beaver - January 3, 2012
Not sure who gets the last laugh
Sure we knocked the Jets out of the playoffs, but they hurt our draft by loosing.
Moore shows some promise, but will never replace drafting a young gun. I’m wondering about Keenum. I think he’s playing well and deserve a look if he is available
JImbo111 - January 2, 2012
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