Jim Johnson and Louis Ragone join Michael to discuss the issues in Camp. We touch on the offensive line and who should or shouldn’t play this Friday against Atlanta. We get Jim’s thoughts on the offseason. Which side of the ball is better? Louis talks about Chubb and why his performance is key on defense. Louis talks about how the team was negative 7 turnovers and yet made the playoffs. We talk about the need for players to excel, especially for the youngsters and free agents. Jim reminds us TE ...
Aug 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 311
Chris and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the awful news about Jaylen Ramsey’s injury and where that leaves the Secondary. We also talk about the state of the running back Position. We discuss the salary cap and why the RBs are devalued. There’s plenty more on this edition of the Finfans Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•50 min•Ep. 310
Chris and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the opening of camp. We then look at some key training camp battles that we'll be watching and give some thoughts as to how we think they might shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 309
Chris Ragone and his Dad Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the 2023 season outlook. Chris is a huge Tua fan and he’s very excited to see him excel in 2023. We discuss Tua and just about everyone else. Every time Louis referred to the Chargers he stuck a San Diego in. Be warned. 😊 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 256
Hayden Pomeranz joins Louis Ragone and Michael Fink to discuss the 2023 Miami Dolphins. We talk about Tua, playoff games, Fangio and the defense, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 255
Matt Mariani and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the 2023 Miami Dolphins. We cover most aspects of the team. You’ll hear why Matt is a huge Tua fan and he explains why he thinks the team will have a top five defense. Louis may throw in a few opinions of his own too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•46 min•Ep. 254
Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to answer your questions. Which RB will lead the team in carries? Who will be the slot receiver? How effective do you think the front 7 on defense will be? What is the best way to attack them? What will Miami’s record be at the bye week? LAC, NE, H-Denver, Buffalo, H-NYG, H-Carolina, Philly, H-NE, KC-Germany What needs to happen for Miami to win the AFCE Who will be OPOY, DPOY, and ROTY? Who will lead the team in sacks and interceptions? What will happen with Tyre...
Jun 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 253
Big E joins Louis Ragone and Michael Fink to discuss the 2023 Dolphins. We begin talking about Ian's Finstory. From there we talk Tua, OL, LBers, and our expectations. We toss around adding a RB and Tyreek's weekend. We talk about the Orange Bowl, Marino, and Hard Rock. We touch on several other topics before closing the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•50 min•Ep. 252
Daniel Rinehart and Jim Johnson join Michael Fink as we assign a word to each player to describe them. All in fun so take it lightly. :) Note: Daniel was experiencing some technical problems on his end so his audio isn't as clear as it usually is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•29 min•Ep. 251
Ryan Norwood and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to discuss the Dolphin’s Fangio-led defense. Just how good can they be? We try to answer that question during the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 250
Daniel Rinehart and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to look at the Miami Dolphins Offense. We also talk about the odds for week 1 and the Pre-season schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2023•34 min•Ep. 249
Louis Ragone and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink to go over the 2023 Miami Dolphins schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•54 min•Ep. 248
Louis Ragone and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink to talk about Raheem Mostert and the backfield. We ask is the OL as bad as we perceive it? We also look at the TE position and the lack of quality depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 247
Louis Ragone, Daniel Rinehart, and Ryan Norwood join Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins draft. There are mixed reactions. Michael and Daniel love the draft. Ryan and Louis have some concerns. With only 4 picks did Grier maximize his opportunities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 246
Louis Ragone, Ryan Norwood and Daniel Rinehard join Michael Fink to Discuss who will Miami draft. We don't know for sure, but we have a few guesses. We also talk about what Rodgers will do for the Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 245
Louis Ragone and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink as we answer your questions. Listen as Louis explains why he thinks the Dolphins have a great shot at having the #1 defense in the NFL. Daniel brings his passion to the podcast as well. I think we’re getting excited for the season to get underway. #FinsUp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 244
Louis Ragone, Jim Johnson, and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink for some Miami Dolphins Draft Trivia. We start way back in 1966 and finish up in 2022. Play along and see how many questions you can get right. (Apologies for Daniel's audio quality) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 243
Daniel Rinehart, Louis Ragone and Ryan Norwood join Michael Fink for what we call open night Mic. Each Co-host will ask questions of the group pertaining to the Miami Dolphins. Listen in and see if you agree with our takes. It was a fun show to do and the answers varied among us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2023•49 min•Ep. 242
Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss the happenings in the AFCE. We then look at Miami’s Offense and give our Position-by-Position thoughts. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH...
Mar 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 293
Louis Ragone returns and joins Daniel Rinehart to go over the Free Agency additions, losses, and the Ramsey Trade. We then take your questions as follows: With the Fins basically going all in for next year is anything but a super bowl a successful season ?? What is the holdup in signing Wilkins? What are we going to do with Sanders? What should be expected to change on the defense with Fangio compared to what Flores had? Who do you think is the biggest loss to our team this year and why? If you ...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 292
Daniel Rinehart joins Michael Fink to look at the early stages of Free Agency for our Dolphins. Gambling Problem? Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF ...
Mar 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 291
Daniel Rinehart joins Michael Fink to discuss several current Dolphin topics as we head into free agency.We talk about Tua’s 5th-year option. The team restructured several players to create cap space. The re-signing of Salvon Ahmed. Mike Pouncey’s “Dolphin” retirement. Byron Jones. Tua’s Brand. Brady the story that never dies. Can we trade Ogbah or Wilson? Team FA needs. Daniel mentions a few defensive lineman to consider and Mike does the same with LBers. Daniel brings up the big trade in the N...
Mar 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 290
Dissecting The Dolphins Combine Interviews Daniel Rinehart and Michael Fink get together to dissect what we heard from the Dolphins at the Combine. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visi...
Mar 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 289
Daniel Rinehart and Ryan Norwood join Michael Fink to run down the coaching changes and get back to talking Free Agency. This week Daniel talks about TEs and WRs while Ryan looks at the offensive line. We give our opinions on what we might like to see the Dolphins do to upgrade the roster. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 ...
Feb 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 288
Daniel Rinehart and Ryan Norwood join Michael Fink to review the past seven days. It’s been an eventful week. The Super Bowl was great fun, Zach Thomas finally enters the HOF, and Fangio finally signs a 3 year contract to become our Defensive coordinator. We’ll talk about these topics today as well as look at Potential free agents Miami could pursue at both the QB and RB positions. Daniel Rinehart and Ryan Norwood are with me tonight to help us break It down. Ryan will talk QBs and Daniel RBs. G...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 287
Daniel Rinehart and Ryan Norwood join Michael Fink to discuss several topics. We’ll give our thoughts on Vic Fangio, and Butch Barry our new offensive line coach. We’ll talk about what we learned about Mike McDaniel in year one, both the good and bad. We discuss what we think Chris Grier’s #1 priority should be this offseason. We talk about Sean Peyton and Brian Flores and how we think they’ll do in their new roles. Ryan shares some thoughts on the Senior Bowl and we close the show talking about...
Feb 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 286
Ryan Norwood and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink Wednesday evening to discuss Vic Fangio and what we expect will happen. (While editing Thursday news broke McDaniel got his man. The Fangio hiring will occur after the Super Bowl.) We get Ryan’s thoughts on the season-ending and our playoff against Buffalo. Daniel talks up Tom Brady while Mike was puking into a trash can. We talk last weekends playoff games and a few other brief topics and close the show. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text...
Feb 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 285
Louis Ragone and Daniel Rinehart join Michael Fink to discuss the defensive coordinator search. We also debate what is more important coaching or talent. We close the show by choosing whom we’d like to see in the Super Bowl. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 284
Daniel Rinehart and Louis Ragone join Michael Fink to review the 2022 Dolphins season. I asked the guys a pretty simple question. Compared to your thoughts and expectations coming into the season are you happy with the results? They both struggled with their answers. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/...
Jan 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 283
Louis Ragone joins Michael Fink to discuss the Miami Dolphins Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills. We talk about clock management and some other issues we can improve. We look at some of the positives from Sunday as well. Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-52...
Jan 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 282