The Finside Scoop

GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Super Bowl LV

The NFL’s final two teams will be under the spotlight Sunday night as Tampa Bay battles Kansas City in Super Bowl LV. Major headlines include COVID-19 response and protocol, battle of head coaching greats, and the battle of two quarterback greats. This is the first time 25,000 fans will be in attendance at a sporting event since the pandemic began. Better yet, there will be a large handful of healthcare heroes who are vaccinated attending the game. Masks were mandated by the Tampa Bay mayor both indoors and outdoors during Super Bowl LV and the CDC advises against any Super...

Hall of Fame 2021,Miami Dolphins

2021 HOF Announced: Dolphins’ Zach Thomas Snubbed

The greatest players in the NFL both past and present were celebrated on Saturday night. It was concluded that my childhood star, Peyton Manning, was a no-brainer first ballot Hall of Fame quarterback. Charles Woodson was also highlighted on the defensive side. However, one dominant Hall of Fame force was not recognized, not this year, again, and that’s Zach Thomas. This is his 2nd straight year missing the Hall of Fame. Thomas played 12 season for the Miami Dolphins all lined up as the signal caller for the defense. He was/is a leader on and off the field. He was...

Miami Dolphins

Trust the Process: The Miami Dolphins Rebuild

The Miami Dolphins continue to be the topic of conversation this offseason in regards to franchise quarterbacks. Tua struggled at times last season, but looked great at times also. Much what you would expect from a rookie. Tua got to learn from one of the smartest QB’s in the business. He was able to sit and learn that sometimes you need to have a little Fitzmagic to win in the NFL. Now, Tua gets to learn from the same coaches that he was surrounded with last year. The continuation of the rebuild. This situation had me thinking about the Indianapolis...

Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa Launches Tua Foundation

Tua Tagovailoa announced that he was launching his own foundation, appropriately named the Tua Foundation. He will be focusing on youth, wellness, and other charitable causes in South Florida, Alabama, and Hawaii. Another offseason sign that Tua is not going anywhere. He is planting his roots in Miami and continuing to build his career in South Florida. He already donated to the Police Athletic League (PAL) in North Miami and will have an impact on South Florida for years to come if we are lucky. This is what all great franchise QB’s do in their franchise’s city. Tua is planting...

2021 NFL Draft,Miami Dolphins

Draft Experts: Size Matters, but Does It?

Devonta Smith appeared on “Good Morning Football” on the NFL Network and was immediately asked about his size. “It fuels me,” he replied. At 6’1” 175 pounds, he’s just the receiver the Miami Dolphins need. Devonta Smith just won the Heisman Trophy. He accumulated over 1800 receiving yards and had 23 touchdowns. These stats all by playing an all SEC regular season schedule with a new Quarterback. Does his size really matter? Smith knows how to win, he’s a 2x National Champion. Not only that, he knows how to win with Tua. A 41 yard go route down the sideline...

Coaching Carousel,Miami Dolphins

Studesville and Godsey Promoted to Co-Offensive Coordinators

The Miami Dolphins certainly have had their own way of doing things during the offseason. Leading the way in innovation, the Miami Dolphins were the first team to have Co-Quarterbacks. Now, the Miami Dolphins have Co-OC’s. This goes back to the rebuild and what the Dolphins are building internally. The Miami Dolphins organization is an organization that will value hard work and loyalty. Chris Grier and Brian Flores don’t give a damn who’s coaching tree you fall under, if you’re a fit to the organization, you will get taken care of by the front-office. During the offseason, The Miami Dolphins...

Monday Morning Quarterback

Tua Believes in Being the Dolphins Franchise Quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa believes he is the franchise quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and it is time for Dolphins fans to support him. The Dolphins front office supports Tua. Tua needs the fan support to take this franchise to the next level. All great franchises have Quarterback buy-in from their fan bases. Think about recent examples. Peyton Manning with the Colts and then with Denver. Tom Brady with the Patriots and then the Bucs. Aaron Rodgers with the Packers. They all have had tremendous fan support throughout their careers. And, guess what, they all have Super Bowl rings. There is a...

Super Bowl LV

Super Bowl Week is Here

After a crazy, challenging year, the NFL did the inevitable, gave its fans a season to remember. There was no 12th man in Seattle or a single fan in the new $Billion SoFi Stadium in LA. But, the season went on, and week after week, it felt like society got a little more normal. Super Bowl week is here. It will look a little different. Fans are mandated to wear masks both indoors and outdoors in Tampa Bay this week. Only 20,000 fans will attend the Super Bowl making it the hardest Super Bowl stub to add to a collection....

BREAKING NEWS

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...

Dolphins fall to ‘Da Bears’ in Preseason opener

X Gon’ Give It to the Dolphins

Dolphins Reel In WR Will Fuller V

Dolphins Make a Splash Signing Jacoby Brissett to a One-Year...

Dolphins-Texans Trade Pair of Key Players

Fresh Fish: Dolphins Acquire Isaiah Wilson for 7th-Round Pick Swap

Catch and Release: Dolphins part ways with Kyle Van Noy

Dolphins Sign Kicker Jason Sanders to Mega Deal

All Quiet on the Dolphins Front

Brady, Bowles, and the Bucs on Top of the World