How Is Jake Long Developing So Far?

postermaster · 08-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Since I haven't had the opportunity to watch a Miami Dolphins' preseason game I didn't have the opportunity to see Jake's performances, so I would like to know what about his blocking talent (pass and rush block), strength, athleticism, penalties, etc...

Thats why I ask you guys, how is Jake Long developing so far?

Greatness920 · 08-17-2008, 06:20 PM

well he got beat pretty bad on one running play by spicer that made the run go for a loss but other than that he controlled spicer which is one of the best DEs in my opinion. the dolphins picked up the blitz great all night

postermaster · 08-17-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Greatness920

well he got beat pretty bad on one running play by spicer that made the run go for a loss but other than that he controlled spicer which is one of the best DEs in my opinion. the dolphins picked up the blitz great all night

So not a bad game yesterday against the Jags, but how about against the Bucs?, how many penalties?

Greyboy · 08-17-2008, 06:40 PM

Henne and Penny stayed clean all game long.. That's about as good as it gets for a young O-line this early in the season.

moonman · 08-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Long looks like a great pick so far. He's made about 1 mistake per game so far in preseason but other than that he's looked pretty dominant.

Greatness920 · 08-17-2008, 06:51 PM

never saw the tampa game...sigh

tmny99 · 08-17-2008, 07:36 PM

I saw a highlight where he completely whiffed a block in the game last night. I haven't watched the game so I can't assess his work, but I do think he's been developing better against speed rushers.

Phinatic · 08-17-2008, 07:39 PM

he is performing as the 1st overall pick should perform, which is very very solid

DolfanDaveInATX · 08-17-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by postermaster

So not a bad game yesterday against the Jags, but how about against the Bucs?, how many penalties?

He had one false start against Tampa, which assuredly was first-game jitters. He was almost never penalized last year at Michigan.

Lester · 08-17-2008, 09:26 PM

He had one bad play against Tampa (penalty) and one last night, every time I watched him, his guy was taken out of the play. He looks solid.

fishfan34 · 08-17-2008, 09:31 PM

Not much I can add, he's done a great job of sealing off the opponents edge rushers and has really been a masher in the run game. He's a rookie and in my opinion the false start in the first game was first game jitters and the whiff block against Spicer was a simple veteran vs rookie schooling. But in the words of Tony Boselli himself doing the Jags Broadcast last night, "He'll learn those things, clean them up, and he's going to be a force for this Dolphins Team on the left side of the line."

tennesseefin · 08-17-2008, 09:41 PM

He was getting a great hand punch and sliding off for the second rusher a lot in pass pro, and getting on the 2nd level with his drive blocking...yea the spicer play and I watched Henderson turn him on a run play.. looked like a awesome player 97% the time...

elandre · 08-17-2008, 10:09 PM

He's looked great put it this way! 1 penalty and 1 missed block on a run! but how many sacks has he let in yet??? None! I like what iv seen from him so far! He should have a great year! Pro Bowl this year... Mabye.... But i def see him there in the future which is a great sign ! Im happy with our 1st pick!

DefensiveEnd76 · 08-17-2008, 10:25 PM

Jake "The Snake" Long is going to be just fine!! The more experience he gets the better he will be.

FinHopeful · 08-17-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DefensiveEnd76

Jake "The Snake" Long is going to be just fine!! The more experience he gets the better he will be.

He had a dominating performance. I believe he had four or five knock downs. He consistently blocked more than one player by getting to the second level. He did have that whiff, and this is only a preseason game. I am very encouraged, and I cannot wait to see him in a real game.

08-17-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
Greatness920 Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 839 Credits: 3,301 Thanks: 4 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	well he got beat pretty bad on one running play by spicer that made the run go for a loss but other than that he controlled spicer which is one of the best DEs in my opinion. the dolphins picked up the blitz great all night __________________ TED GINN IS THE FUTURE!!! [

08-17-2008, 06:40 PM	#4
Greyboy Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: LearnGuitar.com Posts: 1,658 Credits: 4,190 Thanks: 23 Thanked 683 Times in 347 Posts	Henne and Penny stayed clean all game long.. That's about as good as it gets for a young O-line this early in the season. __________________ 1982 "Mud Bowl" AFC Championship game of the Dolphins shutting out the Jets

08-17-2008, 06:48 PM	#5
moonman Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 405 Credits: 2,622 Thanks: 91 Thanked 108 Times in 52 Posts	Long looks like a great pick so far. He's made about 1 mistake per game so far in preseason but other than that he's looked pretty dominant. __________________

08-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#6
Greatness920 Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 839 Credits: 3,301 Thanks: 4 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	never saw the tampa game...sigh __________________ TED GINN IS THE FUTURE!!! [

08-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#10
Lester What's wrong with being sexy? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Age: 31 Posts: 604 Credits: 1,066 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	He had one bad play against Tampa (penalty) and one last night, every time I watched him, his guy was taken out of the play. He looks solid. __________________ "Maybe, maybe they're something cool, that I don't even know about"

08-17-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
Phinatic Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 308 Credits: 2,981 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	he is performing as the 1st overall pick should perform, which is very very solid

08-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#11
fishfan34 Good Luck Coach Sparano!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Blackshear, Ga (Via Tampa, Florida) Age: 36 Posts: 3,691 Credits: 7,135 Thanks: 11 Thanked 31 Times in 21 Posts	Not much I can add, he's done a great job of sealing off the opponents edge rushers and has really been a masher in the run game. He's a rookie and in my opinion the false start in the first game was first game jitters and the whiff block against Spicer was a simple veteran vs rookie schooling. But in the words of Tony Boselli himself doing the Jags Broadcast last night, "He'll learn those things, clean them up, and he's going to be a force for this Dolphins Team on the left side of the line." __________________ It's better to remain silent and appear a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt! "Mark Twain" http://www.myspace.com/jcnews

08-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#12
tennesseefin Tennesseefin Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 27 Credits: 1,015 Thanks: 38 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	He was getting a great hand punch and sliding off for the second rusher a lot in pass pro, and getting on the 2nd level with his drive blocking...yea the spicer play and I watched Henderson turn him on a run play.. looked like a awesome player 97% the time...

08-17-2008, 10:09 PM	#13
elandre Pro Bowler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 1,190 Credits: 4,488 Thanks: 87 Thanked 40 Times in 31 Posts	He's looked great put it this way! 1 penalty and 1 missed block on a run! but how many sacks has he let in yet??? None! I like what iv seen from him so far! He should have a great year! Pro Bowl this year... Mabye.... But i def see him there in the future which is a great sign ! Im happy with our 1st pick! __________________ Id rather be fishing!

08-17-2008, 10:25 PM	#14
DefensiveEnd76 Football Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,507 Credits: 7,595 Thanks: 75 Thanked 191 Times in 131 Posts	Jake "The Snake" Long is going to be just fine!! The more experience he gets the better he will be. __________________ God is a Dolphin Fan!

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