The Miami Dolphins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night 26-24 at Raymond James Stadium to secure their first win of the 2022 preseason.
With new head coach Mike McDaniel allowing rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson to play the entire game, the team and their fans got a great look at what their seventh-round selection has to offer the team as a developmental option.
Miami’s defense had their moments, but they also allowed movement down the field at times, missing tackles and miscommunicating. However, two turnovers were big difference-makers in this contest.
Here’s how the fans reacted throughout the first victory of the McDaniel era in South Florida.
Jaelan Phillips power was too much for the Tampa RT and the flag is out — just about as good as a sack.
— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) August 13, 2022
Skylar 👀
— FinsDieHard27 (@A_Siracusa27) August 13, 2022
I'm expecting Jason Sanders to return to All-Pro form with Morstead as the holder.
— MJPhins (@MjPhils) August 13, 2022
If you know a particular cornerback is going to be picked on by your opponent….get a new cornerback.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) August 13, 2022
Sterling Hofrichter with a very good punt! #FinsUP
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) August 14, 2022
keion crossen is a gamer
— Peezy (@slightlyinked) August 14, 2022
Eguavoen needs to take a blowtorch to this tape. Just move on to next week.
— Rob Slater (@RobSlater10) August 14, 2022
Josh Boyer getting outcoached by Byron Leftwich I’m sick
— . (@cruz_views) August 14, 2022
Skylar>Sherfield WOW!
— Phins Brasil 🇧🇷🐬 (@PhinsBr) August 14, 2022
This offensive line is terrible like really bad
— DOLPHINS 4 LIFE 🐬👍 (@epps123) August 14, 2022
ELIJAH CAMPBELL I LOVE YOU
— Justin McCant (@MccantJustin) August 14, 2022
Skylar Thompson is a keeper folks! There is something there to develop.
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) August 14, 2022
When I say defense ➡️offense is my favorite thing in sports, that's why! Darius Hodge forces the fumble and Sam Eguavoen returns it for the score!
Eguavoen told us last week he was tired of playing against his teammates, good way to show off tonight 🔥
— Hailey Sutton (@_HaileySutton) August 14, 2022
Gaskin hits the hole decisively for a big gain. Happy to see him contribute!
— Jack (@Lord_Jack17) August 14, 2022
Miami's has no depth on the o-line. I know I know its the preseason and I'm relaxed. It's just an observation
— DolphinsTalk.com (@DolphinsTalk) August 14, 2022
Jason Sanders is BACK
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 14, 2022
Deandre Johnson has flashed all night. Representing the “U” and his hometown. 🙌🏽
— Jayco (@ljc7975) August 14, 2022
That was a perfect start to the Coach McDaniel era!!! He iced the confidence right out of the kicker 🧊🥶☺️ #FinsUp
— Brandon J (@MMA_Brief) August 14, 2022
Nice win tonight! They played hard and McDaniel called a great game! Thoughts are with Trill for a quick recovery 🙏#FinsUp
— Lookrizzle2 (@lookrizzle2) August 14, 2022
ice ice baby
— josh houtz (@houtz) August 14, 2022