Game Balls: Week #3 Dolphins vs. Jets

First, let me apologize, as I've been in a deep depression since Sunday night.  Well, depression or hangover!  Yes, the Dolphins drove me to drink Sunday night.  Either way, I'm sorry for the late timing on the Game Balls, but since we have an extra day before the Dolphins next game, it shouldn't be a problem for all of our loyal readers.  On to the game balls from a very frustrating loss to the Jets:

Game Ball #1 - Chad Henne
Henne has shown flashes at times during time as a starter.  "Some" were starting to get worried, as the offense didn't show much punch the first two weeks of the 2010 season.  What did Henne do to respond?  How about throwing for 363 yards and 2 TDs against the 2009 top ranked defense?  Henne read the field well and worked quickly through his progressions.  If the defense had played half as good as they did the first 2 weeks, the Dolphins would be 3-0 and we'd all be doing cartwheels and jaegerbombs.  Great game Chad, keep it up!

Game Ball #2 - Brandon Marshall
The Beast was targeted early and often against the Jets.  In total, he was targeted 17 times.  He amassed 166 receiving yards and a TD.  He made play after play and is showing why the Dolphins traded 2 second round draft picks for him.  Apparently, he was a bit gassed by the end of the game.  Dan Henning actually said earlier that The Beast needed an IV at halftime.  He's working hard and it's showing.  It's good to see The Beast and Henne getting into sync.

Game Ball #3 - Brian Hartline
I know this guy was beginning to get mocked and called out for his performance in the preseason and in weeks 1 and 2.  But Hartline is going to be a very solid pro.  He won't make many Pro Bowls, but he's working on being more consistent and it's easy to see that the guy is talented.  Devone Bess also had a solid game against the Jets.  It's imperative that these two make plays opposite The Beast, because they will be singled up in coverage and must win those one on one battles for the offense to work. 

There you go, our game balls for week 3.  I couldn't bring myself to give a game ball to anyone on the defense because they looked terrible for the most part.  I will mention, however, that Karlos Dansby  is looking every bit like the LB that we thought we were bringing in.  I can't wait to see he and Channing Crowder patrolling the middle of the defense soon.