the helmet launch. My new favorite lol

less-than-murderous schedule (I find it hard calling a 17 week run through the best football players on the planet easy), an incredible offseason, the perfect head coach, the perfect QB, Porter’s resurgence after last season’s debacle (take notes, Emmitt Smith), and numerous players overacheiving have put us in the position we are currently in. We’re witnessing history folks, don’t let the little things get in the way of that. Calling out young players, endlessly questioning coaching decisions, bitching about celebrations, that should all stop. Sit back, and enjoy this year for what it is: History. And if we go to the playoffs, support the team, and enjoy the ride. Because this won’t be our last shot, not the way this team is being put together.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it now. We’re playing with house money right now. Whatever happens from here on out is gravy, because this team has already shown me and the rest of the Dolphins fans that they’re for real and that they will be a force once again in the NFL for years to come..

I’ll be honest and say that the whole “worst to first” thing caught my attention in October as the Rays made their run. And it’s fun to think about. But damnit – win or lose, this has been an amazing ride.

…you can make a case for Mike Smith if the Falcons make the playoffs and the Fins don’t.

damnit!!

After the knee injury last season, he has to be in consideration..

without question.. most (90+%) players who get an ACL injury comeback and produce significantly less then they were able to before the injury, especially in thast first year. His turn-around and seemingly little after-effects of this major injury is a big story..he is the stud of this offense.. mind you, his stats could have and should have been even better had he been used more in this system but I guess we’ll never know “what could have been” in this season had he gotten the rock more often..but based on how this year is going, who cares! sure his numbers aren’t the same as the incredible pace he was on last year (after 6 games) but they are good and he is the focal point of this offense…

Porter is simple.. leaves Pitt and by many, “is left for dead” and that he is “on the downside of his career” and all that talk.. and of course, last year his numbers and play seem to prove or agree with that notion but much like he states, I believe it really was the system.. and now…BOOM! he’s back and in a HUGE way…he gets back to the 3-4..where he thrives.. has his old position and decent system players around him and he is “unleashed” within this defense to do what he does best and look what happens! That is a big turn-around and even though he likely won’t get this awards, it is easy to see why he should at least get consideration based on the simple stats from last year to now.

Lastly, I don’t see how you could not consider Pennington in this category unless you agree with the notion that things weren’t necessarily that bad before and that he hadn’t exactly fallen that far…and I believe that should be considered. In a media sense and from an outsiders perspective, many would likely say that he was “done” and “washed up” and that his career was close to over and he was on the downside and all that stuff…he had outlived his welcome in New York and with the BIG GUY coming to town, his outcast was the final nail.. but he was ALWAYS productive when he was healthy..his health being a major issue in his career.. he did a lot with that team but his last two years were rough.. so if you look at it from that perspective and compare his numbers from the last two years and take the overall perception that he had leaving New York into consideration then you have to give him the nod on this one.. supposedly washed up… a noodle arm that is no good anymore.. going to a laughing stock team that one a single game last year.. hardly any supporting cast (except for maybe Ronnie) and a team with a new coach and in a “rebuilding” project.. he was expected to do little… and then to come in and turn this thing around like he has done.. WOW! how could he not get considered? and I say this FOR ALL the awards that he has thus far be SHUNNED for.. I’m sorry but it hurts a little that he still isn’t getting the level of respect he deserves and that he was COMPLETELY PASSED OVER for the PRO BOWL…that’s a joke..ESPECIALLY with faRVe getting the nod..that’s one.. and the league MVP…although I can see him ulimately not getting it but he definitely deserved to be in the conversation and a front runner but that won’t happen at all.. so why not this award? Comeback player of the year.. I think its very fair and quite suitable here.. will he even get considered though? probably not.. and win…almost certainly not.. will he get really any award and/or proper respect/recognition for what he’s done in Miami… almost certainly NO.. and I guess in the end.. at least for the team and for US here as the die-hard fans.. who cares! we have a team that is in the hunt for the playoffs. One that has respect and is very competitive. A team to be feared at this point in the season. We are playing meaningful football and could very well make the playoffs and maybe even make a run.. and we owe it all to CHAD! Way to go buddy..and whatever happens, happens. The awards will come and go and we’ll be denied a few more I’m sure but in the end, it doesn’t matter much except for right now and that the AFC EAST TITLE and then the little thing called the “Vince Lombardi Trophy” and right now..it’s ANYBODY’s for the taking.. so why not us!
sorry for the long post/rant.. lol

 I’m right next to you in Nebraska, and yes, the media here for the Dolphins is non-existant as well. Regarding the Patriots over the Dolphins in standings, its just being lazy and still going with “flavor of the month/year” in their eyes. It would take too much effort on their part to switch the teams around unless they had different records. : )

   Hawkeye or Cyclone?

it’s been a fun ride indeed, and everybody else in the media can chase the bandwagon once were in the playoffs… we’re not stopping to let them on.

I’m sorry, but I just can’t agree with people putting behind 5 other QB’s in the AFC. John Clayton had all three pro-bowlers, plus Rivers and Roethlisberger ahead of Pennington, and who knows who else, since he didn’t mention Chad once.

  This post was put up 12/4 by el presidente and may give you an idea of where some of us are from. One thing thats cool about this site is, it really has a global community. Hope this helps.

all the personal awards are nice.. but I’ll give them all away if we can bring Lombardi down south. The parade will be insane.