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Despite what others think (including other dolphans)

I think we are going to have one helluva season this year. Last year going into the season we didnt have that bad of a team. We just had a new head coach that could'nt manage the game very well  that couldnt earn the teams respect(Im trying to be nice), a ton of injurys at some key positions, and a so so offensive line and no Ricky Williams ( Albiet Ronnie did exceptionally well, but he is no Ricky).

Now look at what we have: Bill Parcells and Co. who demand respect from their players and emphasize on team work. A way better offensive line (at least on paper so far), Ricky Williams in what appears to be back in rare form, Chad Pennington who I think is going to be the best QB weve had since Marino (showing up well in Preseason games), Ted Ginn which is poised to have a breakout season (receiving and return game), and a "No Name Defense" which has been rockin all preseason with the starters allowing only 7 pts in three games. And yes I know its only Preseason but show me other teams allowing only 7 pts with their starters in 3 preseason games. Tony Sparano has this team believing in themselves and that will also go a very long way.

Yeah, Maybe Im fooling myself and maybe we'll suck out this year, but this optimism feels great. a helluva lot better than thinking we're going to go 5-11 or 6-10. I think we go a minimum of 9-7. And I will stand by that until we have 8 losses under our belts because thats what being a true Miami Dolphin fan is all about.

OK, Who's with me? And whatta ya think? GO DOLPHINS

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Gotta Love the optimism bro'!!!!

For the first time in awhile, I am glad to know that I am not the only one that has genuine OPTIMISM!!!!! I think we are in for one exciting season also. I really think we are going to surprise a few teams looking to come to our field for an easy “W”. They will be surprised.

GO PHINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by gr8sac on Aug 28, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

big year!! I’m with you bro!!

by buckeyebill on Aug 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1 Great start!

by buckeyebill on Aug 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

let see

that means they beat the jets at home, they go on the road to arizona and
then either win in NE (after the cross country trip) or beat SD two weaks later at home….

hmmm. gotta love the cool aid… i’d say 2-2 is a great start, 1-3 is likely and 0-4 is possible.

by W NY Fins Fan on Aug 28, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

9-7 at the least….. we will win 9 games….Ronnie looks faster actually…especially when he busted thru the hole…for like 20 yards…speed spedd

by SharkFins28 on Aug 29, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wish I could be as optimistic...

…but 6-10 seems more likely to me than 9-7. I think the Trifecta needs one more year of remolding the bottom 3rd of our roster – via FAs and another draft. But, a few early wins can make any “middle-of-the-road” team create a “whole that is greater than the parts” and far exceed their projected results.

by reddrox78 on Aug 29, 2008 11:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My Words ENTIRELY.

WILDCARD HERE WE COME! OH YEAH! GO PHINS!

by Phinsguy99 on Aug 29, 2008 12:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya know when we dumped Zach then Jason

and before Penny, I was thinking the same as everyone else (5-10 if we’re lucky). But after seeing the way this defense is playing (all out), and how efficient the offense is playing with Penny at the helm. One cant help but be optimistic.

Hey whats the worst that can happen by being optimistic. Ill be where these other people are now, at mid season. But it will be great till then.

by Wade on Aug 29, 2008 12:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry, but how in the hell can you say we weren't bad last year?????

I’ll agree, we had some bad breaks, but we were a TERRIBLE team in every sense of the word. No chemistry, no passion, no victories (except one, that we almost lost hahaha). Good teams excel in those categories.

by jfink24 on Aug 29, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I said that we didnt have that bad of a team. (on paper)

We had a suck as coach that that none of the team respected, therefore motivation was an issue. This year as you can see through the preseason games these guys are playing with alot of motivation.

by Wade on Aug 29, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spoilers

I can see us winning some games that we probably shouldn’t. How many times did the ball just not bounce right last year. We lost 7 games by 3 pts or less..! I hope we really mess someone elses season up, like a divisional foe or two.

This Dolphin has teeth

by HuskerDolphin on Aug 29, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO PHINS

I’m sticking by my assessment of 10-6.

Though i’d take a 4 – 12 season if it meant beating the Jets and the Patriots LOL

by afmo on Aug 30, 2008 3:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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