January 2021 - The Finside Scoop

Stafford to the Rams in Franchise Overhaul

Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff were part of a two team trade that sent two first round picks to the Lions and the exchange of quarterbacks. The price tag is hefty, as many around the league were gauging this deal in preparation for a Deshaun Watson deal which is bound to follow. Good for Matt Stafford, getting the hell out of dodge. He has been beaten and bruised as the QB for the Detroit Lions over the years. It is a little surprising that the Los Angeles Rams gave up what they did to get him. The Rams are now...

Miami Dolphins,Senior Bowl 2021

Dolphins in Full Control this Offseason

The Miami Dolphins coaching staff was on full display this year at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. I have never paid much attention to the Senior Bowl until this year, mainly because of the Dolphins involvement. This year it’s been great to see rising stars like Najee Harris and Amari Rodgers in action. It’s nice to see our coaching staff showcased in such a pivotal draft year for the franchise. Everyone is talking about the Dolphins this offseason. Who will we draft with the third pick? Should we trade for Deshaun Watson? The Internet has exploded this offseason with...

Miami Dolphins

Fitz: A Good Guy

Ryan Fitzpatrick was awarded the 2020 “Good Guy” award by Pro Football Writers of America-Miami Chapter @PFWAwriters. Long story short, Fitz is awesome, everyone in the media wants to talk to him, and he handles all of the media with such dignity and class. Fitzpatrick is a perfect role model for Tua to grow alongside. It’s not an ideal situation for Fitzmagic as the Dolphins closer, but he relishes the role, and makes the most of if. Fitz single-handedly kept our playoff hopes alive in Las Vegas this past year. It would be awesome to keep Fitz on our roster...

Miami Dolphins

The Ghost In Aqua and White

TY Hilton has been an absolute wrecking force for the Indianapolis Colts over the years. Nicknamed the Ghost, he has made NFL secondaries look silly. Hilton is now a free agent. In a random Q&A on Twitter, TY Hilton responded to a Dolphin fan @albe0518. The question was basically will we ever see you return to South Florida wearing Miami Dolphins colors. The response was a simple, “I’m a free agent, with an eyeball emoji. The Ghost had a bounceback 2020 campaign with 50+ receptions and over 700 yards receiving. Although Phillip Rivers is a figure Hall of Fame QB,...

Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins Fans Sticking to Tua

Deshaun Watson has officially asked for a trade and the top two landing places per Vegas odds are the NY Jets and the Miami Dolphins. Obviously, the Dolphins would have to move Tua. Dolphins fans quickly took to Twitter to express their belief in Tua. The Joe Rose Show ran a poll on Twitter and 70% of Dolphins fans want Grier to build around Tua (@JoeRoseShow). Diehard Dolphins fan Big E (@Ian693) has publicly stated his support for Tua. We all know my take, #TrustInTua. I understand beat reporters taking the middle-ground on Watson, because if he ends up coming...

Super Bowl LV

Gronk the Great

Jason Licht urged anyone who is having a bad day to spend a day with Gronk (@carmieV). Well, DUH! Where do I sign up? Gronk is a hilarious human and at the end of the day, he will be considered one of the all-time great TE’s in NFL History. That’s a lot of take in for a 31 year old fresh off retirement. However, Gronk’s personality shines through always. He didn’t have a huge statistical year, but he did have a huge year in the locker room. Licht said in a statement that what Gronk has done for the locker...

2021 NFL Draft,Senior Bowl 2021

Dolphins High on Harris

Coach Flo stated in this Senior Bowl press conference that he’s looking for “Guys who are tough, smart, competitive, who love to play and are team-first. The first couple days, there’s quite a few guys here who fit that criteria (@traviswingfield).” Sources out of Dolphins camp are saying that the Dolphins are high on Najee Harris. This is music to Dolphans everywhere. RB coach, Studesville, is supposedly waiting in the wings to take over the OC position. The Miami Dolphins have already brought in offensive coaching help for Tua. Final piece of the puzzle, PLAYMAKERS. Najee Harris is everything you...

Miami Heat

Heat Humiliated at Home

LA Clippers were on the mind of the Heat as they lose their 4th straight game. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and half the Heat roster were ruled OUT. Either they didn’t make it passed the Covid-19 sniffing dogs or had extrem e jet lag because essentially everyone was ruled out for tonight’s game against Denver. I hate when players rest or take breaks. I get it that it is deserved, but come on. Coming off 3 straight losses and a tough opponent on deck, this game seemed to mean more for the Heat fan morale than anything. When you are...

Coaching Carousel

A Quick look at Dolphins OC Candidate Eric Studesville

The name Eric Studesville has been floating around the past couple of days, mainly for his involvement calling offensive plays in the Senior Bowl. Whether or not this is “part of the process” that Coach Flo mentionedat his press-conference on Wednesday, will be determined in the coming days. Many are speculating that Coach Flo is monitoring the play calling of Eric Studesville as part of the interview process to become the new offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. Studesville, 53, has been in the league since 1997 working mainly with running backs. He was promoted to interim head coach for...

2021 NFL Draft

Building Bama in Miami

The Alabama Crimson Tide have been the beacon of college football greatness for over a decade. Through the draft, the Dolphins have a chance to re-create the offensive magic that won Alabama two of the last three National Championships. The Dolphins would be foolish to not add at least one Bama star in this upcoming draft. Historically, Grier and the Dolphins have errored on the sides of caution, which has led to All-Pro talents like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Laremy Tunsil. Therefore, it’s hard for me to offer any advice to the upcoming draft. I know there are safer picks like...