There is honestly nothing better as a Dolphins’ fan than watching the Jets get beat by Miami twice in one season.  For a dark period of time, it was the other way around.  The Jets would win, and being from New Jersey, all my Jets’ fan friends would run their mouths, somehow tying the Dolphins defeat into sexual references about my mother.  But now, it’s the Dolphins who have slapped the Jets in the mouth like my balls across Steve’s mom’s face.

Obviously, the most impressive part of this game was Ted Ginn Jr.  Criticized since he was drafted, as a result of struggling to find his place, Ginn finally showed why the hell Cam Cameron was so hot on the speedster.  Face it, Dolphin fans, Ginn is no Larry Fitzgerald.  However, what he brings is an incredible vision and agility that is combined with ridiculous speed.  And I’m glad Sparano and company finally realized he’s not a #1 receiver.  In fact, Miami would be hard-pressed to find themselves in possession of a number one.  While they have a talented batch of receivers, they do not have a player like Randy Moss, who when double-covered can still make defenses sore–like Steve’s mom after a long weekend.

So, it pleases me that the Dolphins’ coaching staff is continuing to realize diversity and playing to each player’s strengths is how they will win–you know, don’t try and force a cat to be a dog.  I think we’ll see more big play reverses and bubble screens from Ginn on offense while the rest of the offensive specialty players do what they’ve been relatively good at doing, which is draining clock yard-by-yard.  And if defenses key in on the zone between the line of scrimmage and the first down marker then fake a quick screen to one side and send Ginn deep down the opposite sideline.  Again, Miami’s struggles are not the result of a lack of talent or coaching.  It’s the result of a difficult schedule and spurts of absentmindedness.

Fortunately, they kept their heads and managed to hold off the Jets to remain undefeated in the AFC East.  Granted, they’re still ranked 3rd in the division, but a win against the Patriots next week will be a much needed boost–especially if Miami wants to repeat as division champs.  Hopefully, I swipe 20 bucks from my roommate this upcoming Sunday when his beloved Patriots face a Dolphins’ defense that is starting to look like it did when Zach Thomas wasn’t damaged goods thanks to concussions, or when Patrick Surtain and Sam Madison were interception machines, or when Jason Taylor made Tom Brady’s life a living hell.  And I lied earlier: There’s nothing better than Miami beating the Patriots in New England as a result of heavy and constant pressure on Tom Brady.  Ok, I lied again.  There’s nothing better than the day I get to shave this goddamn mustache, but it’s baby steps for now.

Poll Question (post your answers as comments):

Should Chad Pennington stay on as a coach rather than player next season?

Yes

No