Countdown to Miami Dolphins Training Camp 2008: 25 Topics, 25 Days

[fyo]

I hope it's Ginn on offense, since that would imply that we'd found both a good #1 receiver AND a good quarterback...

More realistically, I think we'll have to settle for one of our 2 runningbacks. At this point I think it's a toss-up. I really hope Pothead still has "it" - and can take a pounding, but I want to see it before I believe it.

On defense, Porter is the obvious choice in my book.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

T MINUS 1 AND COUNTING!!!!!!

Players report tomorrow and the first practice is on Saturday!!!  The wait is almost over!!!!

Issue of the day- The new ownership. 

Ever since Wayne Huizenga took over as Dolphins owner in 1994, the Dolphins have been in a state of decline.  They have gone through seven different head coaches, failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs, and ticket prices have gone sky high while the quality of the product on the field has declined. 

Last season, Huizenga angered many fans by raising ticket prices tremendously, in some cases as much as 400%.  He was also criticized for doing a stadium makeover that many fans feel was unnecessary, meanwhile the team went off to post its worst record in franchise history. 

Now Huizenga has sold a good portion of the team to New York billionaire Stephen Ross, and plans to sell the rest at a later date. 

What do you think of Huizenga as an owner?  How will Ross fare as an owner?

Discuss.

[fyo]

I think Huizenga is a decent owner. He's willing to go out and get the hot coach or GM, and then stay out of it.

The recent price-raising was necessary to cover the costs of improvements. Although most fans would probably have preferred it without the improvements (and subsequent price hike), I think this was a question of Huizenga wanting to increase the value of the team, knowing he would sell at some point in the near future.

That said, it seems like he hasn't actually spent as much money on player pay as one could have expected and this may well have contributed directly to the lack of success in recent years.

[Guru-In-Vegas]

I think Huizenga is a decent owner. He's willing to go out and get the hot coach or GM, and then stay out of it.

I will never forgive him for giving Wanndouche a pass his whole stay here.  Not to mention that god-damned contract extension he gave him after yet another season without a playoff appearance.

[DolFan619]

  Well....  IT'S HERE!!!  Welcome, to Day 25 of "25 Topics, 25 Days."  That's right, the day has come and it is time for the 2008 Miami Dolphins to report to Training Camp, and it's on and popping!  The big theme around this year's Training Camp is without a shadow of doubt, is COMPETITION.  This regime has preached all offseason about how competitive this Training Camp will be.  That being said, today's topic is simply this.  Which competition in this year's Training Camp intrigues you the most?

[YoFuggedaboutit]

I was going to say fullback, as Boomer Grigsby vs Regan Mauia will make for an interesting battle.  Both are hard nosed blockers that can be a battering ram out of the backfield for the RB.

But with Jason Taylor now gone, I'm going to say that outside linebacker will be the most intriguing spot opposite Joey Porter. 

Charlie Anderson?  Akin Adoyele?  Kelly Poppinga?  C'mon down!!!!  Let's see what you can do!!!!

[fyo]

I'm going to be boring nad predictable... QB. That's the one I'm going to be watching for. And, let there be no doubt, I hope Beck wins it.

[dolfan13]

i thought akin was going to line up at inside lb? qb battle should be the most interesting to watch over the next couple of months. i'd also like to see beck emerge as the starting qb as well.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

i thought akin was going to line up at inside lb? qb battle should be the most interesting to watch over the next couple of months. i'd also like to see beck emerge as the starting qb as well.

Adoyele is versatile and can play both inside and outside. 

[Sunstroke]

I'm with fyo...I'll be watching the QB battle playing out, because I think that's as important as any battle in camp this season.

[DolFan619]

But with Jason Taylor now gone, I'm going to say that outside linebacker will be the most intriguing spot opposite Joey Porter. 

Charlie Anderson?  Akin Adoyele?  Kelly Poppinga?  C'mon down!!!!  Let's see what you can do!!!!

  Don't forget about Quentin Moses.  I'll pretty much have my eyes on the quarterbacks.  Mainly, Beck and Henne.  McClown sucks, and isn't even worth my time.  Also, I'll have an eye on the kicking battle between Jay Feely and Dan Carpenter.

[Rick]

  I would say the Qb position is the most important position to watch as well....but I am also intrigued by the tight end battle.....Fasano, Peelle, Ryan, Martin, Mulligan and Halterman should be interesting.  There are lots of intriguing battles taking place this year.  Its hard to pick just 1 or 2.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

 I would say the Qb position is the most important position to watch as well....but I am also intrigued by the tight end battle.....Fasano, Peelle, Ryan, Martin, Mulligan and Halterman should be interesting.  There are lots of intriguing battles taking place this year.  Its hard to pick just 1 or 2.

You're right Rick.  When a team is rebuilding, a lot of positions are up for grabs. 

[Doc-phin]

QB is the most important position in football, so of course that will be the competition to watch and although I would prefer to see Beck win it, I am ok with McCown to start the season.

Other than that, it will be interesting to see who lines up opposite Joey Porter. 

Probably my biggest concern is who starts at left guard!  I wish I knew more, but it seems like nobody is predicting McKinney to be ready.  I am really worried about the possibility of two rookies on the left with a second year center and a young QB.  I don't care how good they are, other teams would smell blood and go after them big-time!

[dolfan13]

i thought smiley was going to play left guard?