Dolphins-Eagles Four Stars – The Intelligencer

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In June, Jay Cutler was sharpening his television skills. The retired former Bears quarterback was all set to ease into a life of high-payed leisure. Then Dolphins starter Ryan Tannehill pulled up lame on a routine rollout during the earliest days of Miamis training camp. For showing that he can still fling it pretty good, give the formerly retired Cutler 3 stars

For years, Bill Belichick has advocated for giving coaches the ability to review any aspect of a play. Not that the Patriots head coach knows anything about football or anything, but its not such a crazy idea. The first quarter review that correctly gave the Dolphins the ball back at the 2 was going to be looked at no matter what because it was ruled a turnover. Still, wouldnt it be nice if a coach could review whatever he wanted? For putting unnecessary limits on how a challenge can be used, give the NFL 1 star

What comes after secondary? After Carson Wentz and Jay Cutler clinically dissected both teams defensive backfields in the first half, football fans had to wonder if two safeties, two corners and however many nickel players it will take can cover wide receivers in the second level. For making us consult the old Funk & Wagnalls dictionary to discover the word tertiary, give the defenses 1 star

In Baltimore, they have the Marching Ravens. Its a tradition started started when the Colts were still in town and Johnny Unitas and company ruled the NFL. In Washington, they have the leagues oldest marching band named in the same politically incorrect manner as the team itself and wearing culturally inappropriate uniforms that are even worse. The Eagles have the Drum Line. Baltimore and Washington got it right. Theres something primal about a 200-strong band playing at the football game. A dozen knuckleheads banging drums is sad in comparison. For being a pale comparison to real marching units, give the Silent-R drum line 1 star

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