Are We Next Year's 49ers?
by PhinnyFromItaly on Feb 14, 2012 12:25 AM EST
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PrintI am 24 years old. I have been watching football since the season Marino retired. I missed the glory days of the 70's. I missed Marino at his prime. I was able to watch some videos of the past eras of Miami Dolphins football and observed closely. I witnessed the way Csonka bulldozed through defenders, how decisive and precise Marino was.
There truly was a different culture. Dolphin fans filled the stands and it seemed as though we had a home field advantage at one point. It gave me chills seeing how dominate we were. Times have changed and will continue to do so, as this is a new era for Miami Dolphins football, which started with our new coaching staff.
As easy as it is to be negative and pessimistic regarding the Dolphins, I believe we are next years 49ers. With an already a good defense, we improve our secondary and get a pass rusher on the opposite end of Wake. At that point we will transition from good to great.
It's safe to say that our starting QB will most likely be either Manning, Flynn, or Moore. Less likely to be Luck, RG3 or Tennehill. Worst case scenario is we start Moore. I'm actually pretty comfortable with this move. That is, if we have no other options, but I'd prefer an upgrade. Alex Smith played in 4 more games and barely had better stats than Moore and look where they made it this year.
| Player | Att | Comp | Yds | Comp % | Yds/Att | TD | INT | Long | Sck | Sck/Lost | Rating |
| Moore | 347 | 210 | 2497 | 60.5 | 16 | 9 | 2.6 | 65 | 36 | 229 | 87.1 |
| Smith | 445 | 273 | 3144 | 61.3 | 17 | 5 | 1.1 | 56 | 44 | 263 | 90.7 |
Nearly every year there is a team that plays poorly one season, then turns it around the following year and makes a deep run into the playoffs. It's just a matter of perspective. Do you want to believe we are next or not?
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naw i want to be like the pats or the packers or the steelers… in the hunt for the big game year in and year out.. not fighting the bottom feeder teams for the first round draft pick.
common sence says if you put a stick in it and stirr if it stinks.. stop.. toss the stick and just walk away.
as my great grand pappy use to say: the only thing you should be insecure about is if your depends wont hold all of last nights dinner.
We've been "next" for 15 years now...
except that we weren’t. :(
by Bill Moody on Feb 14, 2012 1:34 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ah positive as always.
How refreshing!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 6:33 AM EST up reply actions
Our attitude
Cant make them play good
IM HUNGRY, FEED THE WOLF
by dolfan702 on Feb 14, 2012 10:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not really my point but thank you for your input.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
actually it can,
positivity breeds more positivity. Having a strong showing to our team in the stands could elevate their game.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Would a negative outlook be more refreshing TCP?
Pretty sure we have plenty of fans on both sides of the fence.
by PhinnyFromItaly on Feb 14, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Thats what he has, right?
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
That is correct, Texy-Pooh.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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his last name is MOODY!
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Good point.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
hey tex,
can you clean up that QB chart in this post… I am having trouble reading it.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
awesome...thanks!
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
If he wants me to fix it for him I will.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
already fixed
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Its still a bit askew but thats what happens when you try and force a regular spreadsheet in to a program
based on HTML code.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Good point
I love watching Wade and James!
by sonnycrockett on Feb 14, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Take Brady out of the equation (I'm looking at you cam wake and hopefully Melvin Ingram)
And our division is just as bad, if not worse. The jets are in turmoil and are a team in decline, the pats have a horrible defense and no running game, without Brady, their passing game should suffer as well, the bills would be the biggest competitor in thi situation, with a solid young core, but they will probably lose Stevie johnson and will need to retail their WR corps. If the card fall the right way, which theyshould given how easy our schedule is, we are looking at a playoff, or at least a wild card berth.
RGIII or flynn, whichever one helps us win
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by AnishB15 on Feb 14, 2012 8:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Pats are way more than Brady
Fans in general don’t give anybody else credit, but I’d take about 15 guys off of that Patriots roster and have a solid team even without Brady.
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 14, 2012 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
I respectfully disagree, without Brady, the pats will return to mediocracy, defense is suspect and offense would lack timing and pinpoint precision.
I love watching Wade and James!
by sonnycrockett on Feb 14, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
That's fine, we can disagree
Of course you put any new QB into an offense and it will take time to gel. But they have solid pieces on their O-line, their tight ends are studs, Welker, and some pieces on defense. Maybe 15 was a little high, but I know it’s close in my opinion. Their defense may be suspect but it’s not like the Giants put up 40 on them in the Super Bowl.
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 14, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
dude.....
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Yes? Don't agree I'm surmising?
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 14, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
righty oh...
the patriots are a one trick pony with no run game and the worst defense in all of football. Take Brady away and they are right there with the colts.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe not that low because they still have something the Colts do not have, one of if not the best coaches
in the NFL but yes there is a sharp fall off without Brady.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well I certainly disagree
The Patriots roster is way better than the Colts roster. It’s not even close. But I really don’t have time for a lengthy debate, so I’ll start in the trenches which is where most good teams start. The Patriots O-line >>>> the Colts O-line. The Defensive lines are different from each other in that New England uses the bulk with athleticism theory and the Colts line was built mainly with pass rushing and speed in mind. But I still give the advantage to the Patriots because of that freak of nature called Wilfork.
Are the Patriots a worse team without Brady? Duh, of course. Are the Colts 2-14? I’d bet my life savings on that not being the case.
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 15, 2012 6:23 AM EST up reply actions
I meant to say
Are the Patriots as bad as the Colts 2-14 record without Brady?
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 15, 2012 6:23 AM EST up reply actions
I think so now,
3 years ago, they were better. The patriots really need to focus there first 4 picks this year to improve their entire team. I do think that the patriots are still better than the colts now, but to me, it is very close.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think so.
NE still has a lot of talent on their team than Indy does. They’re still a solid team at many positions.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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well i do think so...
so there!
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
I don't you do think so...
So there to you too!
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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i cant argue with that logic
you win this time Finhead
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Until next time on “What I think you don’t think!”
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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Well I won't convince you
but in my opinion, you’re way off on this one. I don’t think people realize the downward trend the Colts have been tracking on the last 3 years. Being an Indiana resident, I’ve seen it coming. Put Mallett in for Brady and the Patriots would destroy the Colts if they played each other consistently.
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 15, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
i may be off...but
wayyy off…never!
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Touche~
Official member of "The Luck Fleet"
Nobody hurt a tackler like Zonk did.
by rintintinsoldier on Feb 16, 2012 6:22 AM EST up reply actions
I'm a bit "off" myself
… but that’s why I take meds…
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
You take the Pats out of the equation?
That’s two games right there and that is a great team you take out. That’s like saying if we had the 2011 Colts squad in our division, than we’d be closer to the NFC West. Well, we don’t.
And besides, the Jets may be in turmoil, but I’d say they’re still better than Seattle, Arizona, and STL. I’d feel pretty comfortable saying Buffalo could be just as good as any of those three teams as well.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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I'm not sang taking the pats out
I’m saying if Brady were out for the season and they had to start mallet, and the jets will have to lose a lot of their players an don’t have much cap room. The bills are on the rise, yes. I think that if Brady were injured next year, that combine with our easy schedule, could bring us anywhere between 10-6 and 12-4, which should get us the division. The bills could finish of between 8-8 and 10-6, the pats between 7-9 and 10-6 and the jets between 5-11 and 8-8
RGIII or flynn, whichever one helps us win
Leader of the "draft Jayron Hosley in the 2nd" bandwagon
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by AnishB15 on Feb 14, 2012 6:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
New Green Bay Packers....
I think Miami will take a page from the packers and be good year in and year out. Philbin will bring that from the packers. Notice all the young coaches he has hired, and kept the good coaches from Sparano. I am hoping the new personnel can actually coach players to improve their performance. With Sherman running the offense, Miami should have a top 10, if not a top 5, offense. Coyle is more of a question mark, but I am hoping he can improve the secondary since he was a secondary coach. And don’t forget Miami will run a
west coast offense. Pat Devlin was a very accurate QB in college, and might fit the bill as the new starter for Miami. Accuracy is the number 1 asset for a QB in the west coast offense.
Well, the green bay model (from a "success every year"-perspective) is not tied to the HC
but rather the FO. While I really think that Philbin will take us to the next level, this does not ensure long time success in the green bayish’ way
There is a great series of articles on the field gullls page about the “green bay” model from a roster perspective:
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2011/11/30/2596426/seahawks-packers-john-schneider-ted-thompson-ron-wolf
You won’t know the whole team until after the offseason but Matt Moore is a backup!
No way we go in as our only starting option next year,
This is a passing league now, not a ground and pound league. Our defense does not measure up for the 49ers anyway.
We need help at CB, O-line, WR, TE, LB, S, and QB. We need help in a lot of areas. I don’t think we are one offseason away
Go Heat and Dolphins
RIP Jim Mandich
by mikethedolphinsfan on Feb 14, 2012 7:27 AM EST reply actions
No way
Linebacker is definitely NOT a need, neither is oline if Jerry and murtha start at RG and RT. Even though our WR corps could be improved, Marshall, hartline, bess and gates are good for now. At CB, Davis and smith are adequate as starters, and Jimmy Wilson or Nolan carrol should step up into the nickel role, if not, then we can get jayron hosley or Brandon boykin in the 3rd. Clay should help our TE problems, while fasano is a good starter. We can get coby fleener in the 2nd for this. QB is a huge need though.
RGIII or flynn, whichever one helps us win
Leader of the "draft Jayron Hosley in the 2nd" bandwagon
Grand Cardinal of the first holy church of brandstater
by AnishB15 on Feb 14, 2012 8:31 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Its hard to debate with fans such as yourself who always tries to spin the fins way
Look at reality. In a 4-3 who would start with Dansby and Burnett? Koa Misi who has always played DE and Rush Linebacker?
Marshall drops touchdowns and Hartline is mediocre. Gates has only 2 catches I think last year. Bess is good but he is only a slot guy.
Will Allen is a free agent so we need a nickel corener (Jimmy Wilson is awesome but not a #3 corner who is very important in todays NFL)
Clay is an H-Back. He is too short to be full time TE. He also has never played TE. (Was a FB and H-Back in college). Fasano is not a good starter. He is a good backup. I want a Jermichael Finley, a Jimmy Graham, Gronkowski, etc. I want someone who can stretch the seam CONSISTENTLY. Fasano dissapears too much.
Remember this team did go 6-10 last year. Something has to be said for lacking talent, right?
Go Heat and Dolphins
RIP Jim Mandich
by mikethedolphinsfan on Feb 14, 2012 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think we drafted Misi as a rush LB..
People that were expecting him to be that have been disapointed, but he is a jack of all trades type LB…
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 14, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
You don’t draft a backup jack of all trades backup linebacker in the 2nd round. He was drafted to be a rush linebacker and failed. He played a 3-4 outside linebacker and did not have much production. He did play DE in college so I am pretty sure they did not draft him to be linebacker that does not rush the QB.
Go Heat and Dolphins
RIP Jim Mandich
by mikethedolphinsfan on Feb 14, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
MLB is a need in the 4-3 with Dansby and Burnett at OLB.
And sorry, but I am not comfortable going into next season with Jerry at RG and Murtha at RT. I will give credit to Jerry that he played pretty well at RG, but I don’t feel it was enough to give him the starting position without competition. Murtha just hasn’t shown enough in regular season games over the past few years to make me comfortable with him without competition either. I don’t think we need great FA signings, but if we do need to get someone to at least compete for the position.
As for CB, you can’t go back and draft someone for the nickel role after finding out if Wilson or Carroll don’t work out. It’s also a lot to ask of a rookie to fill the nickel position in their rookie season. It’s a very tough position to play.
Overall, if you say a position “can be improved” and you have the ability to improve it along with cap space, you should consider improving it. If the position can be improved, I say it is still a need. Maybe not a huge need, but a need.
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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cant wait for free agency to start,lm starting to get football withdrawals
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by smokinjoe699 on Feb 14, 2012 7:57 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Get a blood transfision i here that they work wonders!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
The hell with u ya all i want us to be compaired to the "72 dolphins", every weekend all i want is to here how amazed Skip Bayless, Eddie George Are!
Crist i want Bilacheat, to swallow his tounge on the flight home rite after we send the patzy home in a duffel-bag!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 8:35 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
hells yeah beav!
i want to be next years Dolphins! A team who plays with pride and desire to be better than everyone else. A team with a young and talented roster with a new hungry head coach who is looking to change the atmosphere of losing. A team who is 2-3 starters away from being a true contender. A team that I will love and cherish win or lose.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
& i love the way your mind works as well!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Skip Bayless who was run out of town here is then hired by ESPN. So sad.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You remember this "Donkey", good!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Dude him and Craig James were run out of Dallas. They can have them just so long as they keep them away from me.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
He he; do i here the tone of discontent?!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
No I am content just so long as those ass bags stay away from me.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
Lmao;
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 18, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
THIS^^^
First off I am more of a reader on this site not a poster, but this post " r we the the next 9ers" got me going. NO we are not we r the MIAMI DOLPHINS!!!! Would I like to have the record the 9ers had- of course, we ended up with 6 wins but some one please tell me how many games were we winning til the very end, when play calling killed us? 5 games at least, we were UP 27 on the patsies that second game,Denver,browns, Dallas, the S.B winning giants, that’s just what I remember off the bat, and we did it all with backup Qb, so with upgrade there, and holes filled in, along with new HC. And hopefully better play calling, and an eaiser schedule, I thinking BIG things! Don’t forget our D was 6th in points allowed, which to me is the biggest stat that matters. We repeat that with a real Qb to finish games, not fist pumping FG’s and we very well may find our way back to the top, and if its Flynn at the helm we may stay there for along time. GO PHINS!!!!!! Any.one else think we are that close to being GREAT once again????
by PAPHIN4ever on Feb 14, 2012 10:12 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I was using the 9ers as a metaphor...
Aside from that, I agree with everything you said. I believe we are close. Like you said, we were a few plays away from 4-5 more wins this year. We need to close out games in the 2nd half and be able to play from behind as well.
by PhinnyFromItaly on Feb 14, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
in reality,
and in many ways we do mirror the 49ers. If i had a second favorite team, it would be them. I have followed them failry closely due to one of my best friends loving them. They have similar structure and really, if anything, pulled a 2008 Dolphins this season. They won becuase they turned the ball over the least and played smart small ball just like we did 2008.
My friend and i debate this all the time, and i would take our current roster over the 49ers all day everyday. The 49ers have 2 players that i truly covet, Patrick Willis (dominator) and Aldon Smith (should have been defensive rookie of the year). Outside of those two, I think we have a better team. They are just in a shitty division and played smart football all year.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I have tried to stay away from this site but my god this post made me post...
Like the 49ers? Did you see the fans at the 49ers games this year? People actually go to the game to actually root for a football team. Until the Dolphins have a home-field advantage they will continue to battle the Bills for last place until they move to LA.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/attendance/_/sort/homePct
Notice how all the crappy teams (outside of Cincy) have crappy Home field advantage and attendance. Add in the fact that Miami has just awful sports fans (that live in the area) and you get the present day Miami Dolphins led by Jared Odrick& Brian Hartline who want to put their franchise hopes in the hands of a 37 year old QB with neck problems.
Or maybe one of you guys wants to post about Julius Pruit becoming the next Victor Cruz? For the 88th time? I didn’t root for the Dolphins this year and oh how sweet it was. Not putting up with this franchise and their lack of support, I don’t live in Miami and I went back to my roots, the G-Men.
Go Brandon Marshall & The NY Giants
How convenient..........and WEAK!!!!
I didn’t root for the Dolphins this year and oh how sweet it was. Not putting up with this franchise and their lack of support, I don’t live in Miami and I went back to my roots, the G-Men.
by Laces out on Feb 14, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
convenient yes, weak, no
What about my evidence in the link I attached? I am sure if people from phinsider could be teleporting to sunlife stadium on sundays the crowd would be decent but thats just not the case. The home field advantage is gone, no noise, no fire= no wins.
I am a phins fan
The game has no fans because the team is mediocre and has been for the last decade. The fans have nothing to do with the teams struggles
Go Heat and Dolphins
RIP Jim Mandich
by mikethedolphinsfan on Feb 14, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
and yet the top 4 teams this year didn't make the playoffs
Nor has the has the 49ers crowd won them any playoff berth for a while till they got a decent coach.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Feb 14, 2012 6:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WEAK.....YES
I’ve been a dolphins fan for almost 25 years and this year for the 1st time I had the extra cash to fly from PA to FL to see my team play a home game, and I had to travel with a bunch of raiders fans, when we kicked the raiders ass I thought the raiders fans were gonna jump me after the game since I wad going absolutely crazy the entire game… It was one of the best exp. Of my whole life, right behind the birth of my son…. Dolphins Forever, go back to my roots g-men give me a break that is as weak as it gets!!!!!!!
by PAPHIN4ever on Feb 15, 2012 12:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
WEAK.....YES
I’ve been a dolphins fan for almost 25 years and this year for the 1st time I had the extra cash to fly from PA to FL to see my team play a home game, and I had to travel with a bunch of raiders fans, when we kicked the raiders ass I thought the raiders fans were gonna jump me after the game since I wad going absolutely crazy the entire game… It was one of the best exp. Of my whole life, right behind the birth of my son…. Dolphins Forever, go back to my roots g-men give me a break that is as weak as it gets!!!!!!!
by PAPHIN4ever on Feb 15, 2012 12:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Well then feel free to not come here trolling then.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
TY Tex (stay on top) "tischyt" for he could be trouble!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Tischeu!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Meh.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Real kinda srry that i missed this!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
Because you like to party?
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
thats only the half of it !
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Whats going on with the other half?
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
If you haft to pay $45 you just might as well get a motel room!
Don’t ask it’s involved!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Well when you get a chance put it down on paper.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Already explaned last nite!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 15, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Oh. Well I have slept since then.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Next on agenda,,,can we getour NT signed to a contract?
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 15, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Um I don't know about that one beaver.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Ok heres the Gismoe we sign our NT to a two year contract we know Carolina needs a nt we then trade carolina a nose tackle for there #1 pick ah #9 over-all. We take 8&9 turn it into the #2 over-all then we take #2 overall & our second rd pick & exchange.
Picks with the Colts…….what do you think!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 15, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Our NT is a probowler & in his prime, just saying!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 15, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
wait! don't you know?
He apparently has very good reasons to choose to watch a different group of freakish men in tights run into each other at top speed. If only we would listen, we could be saved from our ignorant fanhood and be shown the light of reason. Yes, droyce is much more rational than we in his choice of which group of sweaty men he likes to watch beat the shit out of each other.
Woe unto us…
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Feb 14, 2012 7:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Some call that being a front runner. No thank you. I will stick by my Dolphins like I have all these many years
because in the end I am a true fan and not someone to just glam on to whatever is convenient.
Also nice to see you around Strange. This world and this site in particular could use a lot more Strange. No not the type you are thinking of Alpha!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, and if you spoke with many giant fans a few months ago
Coughlin was on the hotseat and eli wasn’t cutting it.
Living in that part of the world, I always smh.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Feb 14, 2012 10:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
oh, btw
I will be around a but more starting next week. Just finished two big papers and I have a Latin midterm in two days.
Glad to know that TCP is still going strong. A true fan.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Feb 14, 2012 10:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks bro and glad to know that we will be seeing more of you around.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Except you're not looking at the entire picture when you consider home field based on noise...
You post the % of seats sold, not the total amount. While the Dolphins averaged close to 61,000 in 2011 and ranked low, that hasn’t been the case for these recent years. In 2010, they averaged close to 68,000 fans and ranked 16th in the NFL, ahead of teams like KC, Indy, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Minnesota. They trailed Atlanta by about 100 seats and New England by around 1,000 seats. A lot of that has to do with seating capacity. Still, Miami had just as many fans in their stadium as New England and Pittsburgh did.
Now, there are a few reasons why Miami hasn’t been that loud. For one, their play at home didn’t exactly inspire fans to be loud (minus loud booing). Second, their stadium has never been known to be loud. The Dolphins have their sideline seats further back than most stadiums because they accomodated the Florida Marlins. Having the stands further back from the playing field also has an affect on how loud the crowd is.
The 2011 attendance was among the worst attendance years in JRS history and a ton of that had to do with an 0-6 start to the season. Again, in 2010, Miami brought just over 541,000 fans to the stadium. It’s a very low figure, but the Dolphins had less of a draw back in 1993 even and still found a way to win games. Miami’s decline in attendance occurred in 2007, when they went 1-15. Before then, they were still bringing in a solid 585,000 people per year, which is about where they have been in their history of JRS when they were very successful. Is it a surprise the Dolphins plunge in attendance occurred when Miami went 1-15, dropped lower when they started 0-6, and failed to recover in between when they couldn’t win at home? You are right that winning and attendance goes hand in hand, but you have the theory backwards. That’s why a place like New Orleans also averages 5,000 fans more now than they did 5 years while Miami’s declined.
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The Dolphins have their sideline seats further back than most stadiums
Actually all NFL stadiums have seats closer to the sideline.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn't think of any stadium that didn't...
But without knowing, I just didn’t want to make it a blanket statement. Now I can! I do believe that is a large factor when considering how loud our stadium is compared to others. Moving the seats in closer was one of the first things I mentioned for the stadium upon the Marlins moving out.
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Its a HUGE difference.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I see
You think you’re so smart with your facts and figures! I’m here to read all out rants by closet NY Giant fans about how much the Dolphins Fans suck and how (now that they are Super Bowl Champs) he’s going to root the G-MEN on, typical NY fan BANDWAGON!!!! Go ahead and try to hide that Vinny Testeverde jersey you bought in 98!
by phinhead on Feb 14, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey now...
Go ahead and blame him if you’d like, but don’t diss the Giants too much. I grew up with them too since my parents are from North Jersey. I do have a small part in my heart for the G-Men.
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Wow you, DRoyce and Nicky? You're three peas in a pod.
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by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Don't forget our other NJ resident... Matty.
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What is wrong with you people from that part of the country?
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Hey now...
I am not from Joisey. I’m from Florida thank you very much.
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But you fit in so well.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh hell no...
I am nothing like them. I don’t say crap like quaffee, draweh, or pronounce Newark like Nork…
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LOL So since Nicky was born in NY and then fled in what I can only assume was some sort of
mafia protective custody sort of thing.
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by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A NY version of midget tossing...
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by Finhead83 on Feb 14, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
laughing my rudager off!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
LOL Excellent!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
I can just here the little guy toe tapping then therres this great thud without a splash!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 14, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
I have a small part in my heart for the G-Men too.
Anybody who can make BelliCHICK (see what I did there) a LOSER in the Super Bowl TWICE is ok by me.
by say_it_aint_so_JT on Feb 14, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
you sir picked the wrong NY team
someone like you belongs in the jets camp.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 14, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch. But they are not as convenient. They did not just win it all. See how this works?
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 14, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
oh...i see now...
he likes the teams that win. I see how that works. Maybe he is on to something. Go GMen! akkk akkk akkk, i just threw up a little. I will stick with loyalty and love over fairweather seduction.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
by Phinphinatic on Feb 15, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
I agree. I have been a Dolphins fan all my life and always will be.
I would prefer to be one of those Lions fans that were there all through the crap years cheering them on with little hope then someone who now all of a sudden is a huge Lions fan because their future all of a sudden looks bright. How convenient!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 15, 2012 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Or you could look at it differently, PhinnyFromItaly.....
Are last years Niner’s the new 2008 Dolphins? Everyone’s ready to crown the Niners, but I say give it another year or two and see if it sticks……
Of course I’m ridiculously biased against them because I don’t want the coach that spurned us to be more successful than we are…….
Bienvenidos a Miami Coach Philbin!
If we are we MUST find our kyle williams
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by say_it_aint_so_JT on Feb 14, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions
I say the 49ers are the next us
Great first year under new head coach, then suckage for the next several years.
by say_it_aint_so_JT on Feb 14, 2012 4:44 PM EST reply actions
Sorta Kinda'
They went 6-10 the previous year, and got a new head coach and new staff just like us. The question that arises is will our defense make the kind of strides they made?
reply to mike the dolphin fan
fasano is a good starter and he can to use the most overrated phrase in football " stretch the field" you say he disappears to often well ask the coaches why that happens, they call the plays , i’ll say it again and this comes straight from sporano he kept fasano in to block on over 200 plays in each of the last 2 seasons , so with that being said the numbers fasano put up in a very limited role are damm good. Don’t you think fasano would love to be out running routes on every play , but being the TEAM player that he is , he does the job thats asked of him and doesn’t bitch and complain like some other players on the team do. get anthony involved more instead of having to block for the lousy O line and he"ll put up real good numbers. the fins have alot of holes to fill and worry about but the tight end position is not one of them !!!
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