MERGEDX2: Porter worried Career could be Over, might not be ready for Opener. - Page 2

SR 7 · 08-25-2008, 08:25 PM

rem they also said mannings career might be over or threatened wiht this injury just yest but today they said he is goin to practice tom. so reports are reports. we'll find out in time.

FinsGonnaRock06 · 08-25-2008, 08:25 PM

I guess now we know why the Dolphins so desperately wanted Calvin Pace in Free Agency. I sure hope Moses, Anderson, or possibly Merling can fill those shoes adequately.
I am still looking for Torbor to break into that starting group, he has really caught my eye throughout the pre season, always making plays, always around the ball.

FinAtic8480 · 08-25-2008, 08:25 PM

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He sure didn't look like he was in pain when he juped up off Croyle and was celebrating the sack with Crowder. Just an observation

Maybe he tuoghs it out for the opener, but he has not been feeling good and has been experincing pain lately in his back and knee. I rather a player that is a 100% come opening day then a player who can give it his all. We are gonna need a real big team effort to beat those Jets and its gonna take everything we have.

Nublar7 · 08-25-2008, 08:27 PM

I think KFFL is jumping the gun on the Miami Herald story. He is in pain, but as FTP pointed out, he played against the Chiefs and played well. I still think he will play this season.

FinAtic8480 · 08-25-2008, 08:29 PM

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I am still looking for Torbor to break into that starting group, he has really caught my eye throughout the pre season, always making plays, always around the ball.

Torbor could be moved to Inside LB and AKin could move to weakside. He has played the position before and has good speed to rush. Im sure Miami has thought about it. They might also be wanting to see if Merling can perform at OLB like he has at DE. If Merling can shine at the position the might have found a long term answer. Thankgod Roth is coming along at OLB, regardless Miami will need to make a big run at Suggs next year or draft the next Demarcus Ware.

FinAtic8480 · 08-25-2008, 08:30 PM

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I think KFFL is jumping the gun on the Miami Herald story. He is in pain, but as FTP pointed out, he played against the Chiefs and played well. I still think he will play this season.

Nub its not KFFL, apparently Salguero broke the story and the title says that Proter's season is in jeapordy. Hopefully we get him for the opener, but Salguero usually is good with his sources. I wonder if Miami is thinking about parting with one of those 2nd picks now. A guy like Ellis comes to mind, but given Spencers recent injury I doubt it. I wonder if Miami is thinkng about aquire anyone right now or if they are gonna let Roth and Anderson tough it out.

209Mason · 08-25-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FinAtic8480

Next year we will Draft WR,OLB, Safeties, DT, CB. Forget about any sexy picks next year. We really need an OLB and a WR.

I hope you're right.... that's what we need... This year's draft wasn't very "sexy" either, but I'll consider any consensus #1 at thier position to be a sexy pick if it's in the top half of the first round! A pick that can solidify a position for years to come (a la Jake Long).... that's what this team needs to, and will, focus on.

Mudd · 08-25-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FinAtic8480

JT wanting to leave really messed us up. I dont think the new regime wanted to trade him I think JT just did not want to play for us anymore and he chose a team to go to who might not be very far from what we have.

dude, we were 1-15 and messed up with JT. Him wanting to leave could be a blessing.

SeanTeezee26 · 08-25-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FinAtic8480

Next year we will Draft WR,OLB, Safeties, DT, CB. Forget about any sexy picks next year. We really need an OLB and a WR.

I don't know about you, but I think the WR position as as sexy as they come.

/no H*m0

FinAtic8480 · 08-25-2008, 08:44 PM

Im just praying Merling turns out to be a huge surprise at OLB.

sleek · 08-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Maybe we can snatch somebody to fill his spot when roster cutdowns happen.

FinAtic8480 · 08-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Waiting for someone to be cut to fill a main position is not something you want to do. Right now Miami's best bet is to throw away the defensive playbook and switch to a 4-3. This is how it would look.

SSLB: Reggie Torbor
MLB:Channing Crowder
WSLB: Akin Ayodele

DE: Merlin
DT:Holliday
DT Ferguson
DE:Langford

We just dont have the talent if Porter goes out.

gofins · 08-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Enough of this "sexy" talk about guys!

Kadiddlehopper · 08-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Posted at 6:02 pm
(On LB Joey Porter missing practice) – "He's just stretching. We took him out to the doctors just to have a check up and that was about it. Just to get his back checked."
"Tony Sparano's comments after Monday's practice"
http://tinyurl.com/63pxft

So who do you believe?

hooshoops · 08-25-2008, 08:58 PM

maybe we can find someone at least for the short term off waivers to fill porters role.

i also don't believe he's done yet but fergusons comments leads me to believe there's more to this injury than many of us think.

if he retired tomorrow i still think we're on the hook for the $20 mil guaranteed.

08-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#17
FinsGonnaRock06 R-E-S-P-E-C-T IN 2008 Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 411 Credits: 1,970 Thanks: 87 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	I guess now we know why the Dolphins so desperately wanted Calvin Pace in Free Agency. I sure hope Moses, Anderson, or possibly Merling can fill those shoes adequately. I am still looking for Torbor to break into that starting group, he has really caught my eye throughout the pre season, always making plays, always around the ball. __________________ We will earn respect in 2008...Then we will start kicking butt and taking names!!! Go Dolphins.

08-25-2008, 08:27 PM	#19
Nublar7 Crying Monkey Award Winner Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 24 Posts: 15,303 Credits: 269,080 Thanks: 386 Thanked 1,110 Times in 425 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 2	I think KFFL is jumping the gun on the Miami Herald story. He is in pain, but as FTP pointed out, he played against the Chiefs and played well. I still think he will play this season. __________________ Join FinHeaven VIP Today! 2009 NFL Draft Order Tis The Season Credit Raffle

08-25-2008, 08:44 PM	#25
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,868 Credits: 90,601 Thanks: 1 Thanked 329 Times in 175 Posts	Im just praying Merling turns out to be a huge surprise at OLB. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

08-25-2008, 08:47 PM	#26
sleek $$UNDERDOG$$ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 965 Credits: 4,593 Thanks: 38 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Maybe we can snatch somebody to fill his spot when roster cutdowns happen. __________________

08-25-2008, 08:50 PM	#27
FinAtic8480 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami Age: 23 Posts: 3,868 Credits: 90,601 Thanks: 1 Thanked 329 Times in 175 Posts	Waiting for someone to be cut to fill a main position is not something you want to do. Right now Miami's best bet is to throw away the defensive playbook and switch to a 4-3. This is how it would look. SSLB: Reggie Torbor MLB:Channing Crowder WSLB: Akin Ayodele DE: Merlin DT:Holliday DT Ferguson DE:Langford We just dont have the talent if Porter goes out. __________________ *Zach Thomas: I played against New England twice a year every year my whole career. I learned to not like that team. I wasn't going to join them.* Jake "The Giant" Long

08-25-2008, 08:50 PM	#28
gofins another MD finfan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MD Age: 37 Posts: 1,817 Credits: 6,558 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Enough of this "sexy" talk about guys! __________________ Ricky and Ronnie. Best tandem in the league!

08-25-2008, 08:53 PM	#29
Kadiddlehopper Pro Bowler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 1,613 Credits: 2,518 Thanks: 264 Thanked 53 Times in 31 Posts	Posted at 6:02 pm (On LB Joey Porter missing practice) – "He's just stretching. We took him out to the doctors just to have a check up and that was about it. Just to get his back checked." "Tony Sparano's comments after Monday's practice" http://tinyurl.com/63pxft So who do you believe? __________________

08-25-2008, 08:58 PM	#30
hooshoops ron burgundy classy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: richmond va Age: 32 Posts: 1,249 Credits: 9,844 Thanks: 57 Thanked 134 Times in 112 Posts	maybe we can find someone at least for the short term off waivers to fill porters role. i also don't believe he's done yet but fergusons comments leads me to believe there's more to this injury than many of us think. if he retired tomorrow i still think we're on the hook for the $20 mil guaranteed.

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