As a diehard Dolphin fan living in Tampa, this game kind of intrigues me. Because I live here and also follow Miami very closely, I think I've got a pretty good finger on both teams but I'm looking for any other little kernel of info I may have overlooked. In my opinion, this is going to be a very close game. Tampa's D plays even better at home than it does on the road. However, Greezy is good for at least 2-3 picks in this game and TB's O line looks a little shaky to me. I could see Miam's D getting a few sacks and possibly a fumble recovery. I also like Sabans defensive philosophy and some of the disguises he uses. I could see a non-playmaking QB like Greezy get rattled. Bottom line is with Greezy in the game, any team has a chance to knock off the Bucs. I think Miami has as good a shot as any team to win in Tampa this weekend. But then again, I am a homer.....any thoughts would be welcomed.
Dolphins @ Bucs
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I can see the Dolphins beating the bucs this weekend. We have a cake schedule, and the fact that our offense couldnt score a td this past weekend shows that we still have a way to go. I think Cadillac has to be 100% this weekend for us to have any chance. Our defense cannot win games like it used to.
Cadillac Williams is the difference maker for Tampa Bay. If hes healthy. Tampa wins if not theyll lose. Whats his status?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach began his Monday press briefing by announcing that the team had upgraded running back Carnell Williams? status for Sunday?s game against Miami to probable.
?I can?t say it?s ?safe to say? he will play against Miami,? said Gruden. ?We?re hoping we have the guy back. We need him, there is no question about that. He does have a legitimate injury that hasn?t come around as quickly as we had hoped. But, he is working at it. He is very frustrated and if there?s a chance, he?ll make it happen.?
?I think it has helped him,? said Gruden. ?The good thing is that his body is going to be very fresh, his shoulders, his thighs, the areas that help him run the ball and be very good at it. So, that?s a good sign. We need this guy in our lineup and we would like to get him completely healthy, although he may not reach complete health until the season is over. That?s the case, I think, for a lot of guys that play this game.?
?I can?t say it?s ?safe to say? he will play against Miami,? said Gruden. ?We?re hoping we have the guy back. We need him, there is no question about that. He does have a legitimate injury that hasn?t come around as quickly as we had hoped. But, he is working at it. He is very frustrated and if there?s a chance, he?ll make it happen.?
?I think it has helped him,? said Gruden. ?The good thing is that his body is going to be very fresh, his shoulders, his thighs, the areas that help him run the ball and be very good at it. So, that?s a good sign. We need this guy in our lineup and we would like to get him completely healthy, although he may not reach complete health until the season is over. That?s the case, I think, for a lot of guys that play this game.?
Stabler-12 said:
I don't see how it makes a difference. This team can't put anyone away. Any team has a chance to win outright against TB and I could easily see Miami stacking the line and making Greezy throw.
Teams have to respect the run when Cadillac is in the backfield. Without him, there is no running game. Defenses can just sit back and pick Griese off. Having him makes the offense more balanced and more(not gauranteed) explosive.
What is Tampas record this year when Cadillac plays?
He was leading the league in rushing before he went down.
The guy is a real good runner and he gets 4 yds a carry even when the D is hitting him early. He is the difference in Tampas offense. Without question
He was leading the league in rushing before he went down.
The guy is a real good runner and he gets 4 yds a carry even when the D is hitting him early. He is the difference in Tampas offense. Without question
as a bills fan, cadillac wa awesome when he played buffalo. whether he plays or not - to me - makes a huge difference.
Shibby said:
Cadillac makes a huge difference in Tampa's offensive production. Especially late in the game when he is able to pick up key first downs to keep the chains and the clock moving.
Cadillac is questionable now, and not probable.
Bucs have a bye week next week...I'm guessing they will have him sit out. Taking the points might be wise here..Or a teaser , Miami and the under
Bucs have a bye week next week...I'm guessing they will have him sit out. Taking the points might be wise here..Or a teaser , Miami and the under
I will take Miami plus the points.
This game will end 20-17 either way.
Tampa is not capable of blowing out anyone with that offense.
Miami has a solid defense and will be able to stop them.
This game will end 20-17 either way.
Tampa is not capable of blowing out anyone with that offense.
Miami has a solid defense and will be able to stop them.
I'm on Miami too. I don't typically bet on them and I've been winning going against Tampa. Eventually Tampa is going to cover but I don't think it's going to happen this week. With Caddy or not.
