Fins-Texans: Offense

The truth is that the Dolphins offense played pretty well against the Texans; putting up 28 points is playing well enough to win. Also, the offense really got it done late in the game when it counted, scoring the go ahead touchdown that should've sealed the game. My only gripe was that we didn't really move the ball or possess it at all in the first half, and while it may seem like nitpicking to complain that we scored on two long plays, the fact is that our inability to hold the football allowed the Texans to stay in the game. The rundown:

-Hagan was inactive for a second consecutive week, and joining him was Wilford. Once again, I didn't miss either of them at all. Also, I'm happy that London has been in the lineup because he is becoming one of our best special teams players and he made a key block on Cobbs' 2nd touchdown. Sparano's snap count counting has worked very well, and right now I am much happier to see Ginn, Camarillo, Bess, and London getting snaps than the invisible duo.

-The Wildcat flea flicker was just tremendous design. I don't think I've ever seen a receiver more wide open.

-Smiley, Satele, and London each executed terrific blocks on Cobbs' screen pass for a touchdown. When eleven guys execute perfectly, you get 6 on the scoreboard. Great job.

-Inexplicable to slide the protection away from Mario Williams, leaving David Martin alone to block him. Bad mistake by Samson Satele, who I assume was responsible for that line call.

-Early in the second half, it was a great passing drive to go up 21-20. It's always key that this offense involves Camarillo and the tight ends. It is our strength, and I would even venture to say that that is where our offense starts, even more so than the running game. We need to make sure to always keep them in our offense, or else we will struggle to move the ball, as we did in the first half.

-The Andre Johnson fumble was a great break for this team, but with a 1 point lead we failed to take control of the game by moving the ball, putting points on the board, and killing the clock. This was our problem on offense for a lot of the day.

-Camarillo forces the fumble after Pennington gets picked to give Miami new life. As if we needed another reason to love him...

-Our pitch left was a great running play for us out of base all day against the Texans.