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Nov 8, 2009 12:28 am US/Eastern
Porter, Dolphins Prepare For Patriots
By Solange Reyner
MIAMI BEACH (CBS4) ―
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Linebacker Joey Porter #55 of the Miami Dolphins yells to an official late in the game against the New England Patriots at Dolphin Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 48-28.
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Joey Porter isn't one for holding back feelings. When given the chance to air his opinions about the New England Patriots – the Miami Dolphins' opponent this Sunday – and quarterback Tom Brady, Porter didn't restrain himself.
During an interview with Rich Eisen on NFL Network, Porter was asked whether he believes Brady plays by a different set of rules.
"No question. When a guy can tell a ref when to throw a flag, and he gets it, he's got his own rules," Porter said.
"They made the rule that you don't go at the legs for Tom, so when he feels that someone is going at his legs, he just points to the ref and he gets a flag. So I can honestly say that he gets his own rules."
If Miami (3-4, 3-0 AFC East) wants to remain undefeated in the AFC East, Porter & Co. will have to put pressure on Brady.
The Patriots (5-2, 1-1) are first in the league in first down efficiency and have outscored opponents, 198-98. Brady has only been sacked eight times this season, and has thrown 15 touchdowns. That number is well below the record-setting 50 he threw in 2007, but still has him ranked fourth in the league.
Brady has Randy Moss and former Dolphin Wes Welker as targets, and each have 450-plus yards.
Moss had three touchdowns and 125 yards against Miami last season.
"We are last in the league when it comes to giving up big plays," Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said.
"[Randy Moss] is a big play specialist and made about three of four of them in our game last time. So I am pretty concerned. We know that, right now as we are fixing things and getting better, that the big play is something we have to fix."
They'll have to do it without linebacker Channing Crowder, who was listed as doubtful because of an injured shoulder on Friday afternoon.
Porter should have enough energy to distribute.
He's amped for this matchup, simply because of how much he loathes the Patriots. His disdain is no surprise.
When Porter played for Pittsburgh in 2002, the Steelers lost to New England 24-17 in the AFC Championship Game. Videotapes sent to the league showed the Patriots recorded the defensive play-calling signals used by the Steelers.
"I have a natural hate for them, period. And that's just going to be with me forever. That's not ever going to change," Porter said.
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