Miami's starters played into the 3rd quarter against Dallas and managed only 3 points. If they can figure out how to get into the endzone I'll be surprised!
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TreasurecoastPhinsfan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You do know the whole Hernandez thing came about > AFTER the draft right? I know that. I was saying that Pouncey was trouble in college because of his association with Hernandez. This was before the murders of course, but there were enough instances of involvement in criminal acts (which were swept
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I would have never drafted Pouncey. His involvement with Hernandez in college (and as a person of interest in several criminal investigations with Hernandez) should have raised red flags during a background check. Last season when he wore his "Free Hernandez" hat, that should have been the catalyst to trade him during the off-season or the draft. Now he's out for months, but that gi
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The o-line was decent, probably average under Sparano and would've been above average with an upgrade or two. Unfortunately, Ross hired Philbin and his complete change of offensive philosophy has set this team back years. Ross should have cleaned house when Sparano was fired and hired a new GM and Head Coach who could build on the already-good defense and improve the offense. I hate sounding
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IMO, Tannehill is still a question mark. But, I really believe that Ross should have cleaned house; Philbin is not going to lead this team to the Super Bowl, and Hickey was the ONLY GM candidate willing to work with him.
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I wouldn't want a player who flashes gang signs on the field. Any player who does that should be kicked out of the league.
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jsm08 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The defense has regressed statiscally since Coyle > arrived. > > If they struggle again this year it's time to > replace Coyle. Surprised he got a pass last year. I agree, but IMO Philbin should get as much blame as Coyle (also Ireland, but he's already gone). Year 1: Philbin brings in Coyle
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Their HC is delusional, owner is clueless and GM > is an idiot. Philbin, Ross, and Ireland. At least we got rid of Ireland!
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captkoi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There is no doubt in my mind that the Comish is > going to work to change the locker room > atmosphere, but, in reality, it should be cut back > some. If you think about it, this is a grown man's > game; how about they act like grown men? The > childishness should be eliminated completely. Is > i
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Fins72 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Agree on the lack of a playing behind a NFL > quality LT. My concern with Tannehill is the > seeming inability to hit the long ball. In all > honesty, Mike Wallace has really played the good > soldier because he could have had a huge year > statistically had Tannehill been able to hit him > on the
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Instead of taking half-measures (again!), Ross should have made a clean sweep. Keeping Philbin is a huge mistake!
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With the way things are going these days, I wouldn't be surprised if Ross is trying to sell the stadium to the Chinese. No more beer and hot dogs for you local fans... you'll be buying won-ton and egg rolls. (Mmmmmmm, I love egg rolls!)
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Ken Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We need more talent, a better offensive system, > and some defensive tweaks to be sure...but we were > far from garbage. You just made my point for me. "We need more talent" - Ireland picked up a few decent players, but not nearly enough in all the years he's been here... most were average at best
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I agree... Miami is nowhere near being "close". Ireland has put together a team filled of mostly second-stringers, and Philbin is not HC material.
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ChyrenB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I agree totally with berk and maybe the real > searching for a GM will be or is now being done by > Aponte and Philbin...and maybe they are having a > hard time finding someone who will work under BOTH > of them instead of on top of them. The Dolphins are doomed if this is the scenario. Maybe Ross r
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For the record, I don't like these college-style offenses that are being run in Seattle and SF, for example. They're like the Wildcat; it'll work for a while until defenses figure out how to stop it or at least make it less productive. I watched about half of the Army-Navy game, and it was the worst football I have ever seen... all the QBs did was run, and I think I saw just 3 passes. I would
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jsm08 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > we should demote coyle to lb coach Coyle is a decent secondary coach, but he isn't doing very well as a DC.
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Personally, I'd like to see a system that would "see" everything; all of those holds that are never seen by the officials should be called. Force the players to play clean and by the rules. Have chips/sensors everywhere so that officials know exactly where the ball should be placed, and who actually recovers the ball under a pile (not who ends up with it). Was that really a "hands
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I'll be happy if a new GM includes getting a new Head Coach!
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Philbin should be fired, and let him take his inept offense with him! As long as he's the HC they won't be going anywhere.
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captkoi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ireland knows he MUST shore up certain positions, > mainly the OL, and a few other spots, here and > there. Philbin and his staff know they must get > off the snide and get their offense to be more > consistent and to score more points. The defense > must rebound from their disastrous 2,000 yards &g
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Miami had a 3rd ranked rushing defense. Philbin and Coyle changed to the 4-3 and it dropped to 13th. Ireland swapped LBs and it dropped all the way to 24th. Philbin and Ireland are the reasons why Miami can't run the ball or stop the run anymore. Get a new Head Coach and GM and go back to what was working. Ross screwed up by not firing Ireland with Sparano, and by hiring Philbin. Instead of ke
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Wallace is a deep threat, and a quick-strike weapon. His ability to beat the defenders makes him an excellent tool in coming from behind or putting away an opponent. But, he's not a well-rounded WR... he does what he does and that's about it. He can make plays in the short passing game, but it's not his strength. He doesn't go up and fight for the ball; he needs to be hit in stride. Okay, I c
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captkoi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If Ross can hire a HC that has a similar > philosophy as the previous coach, then the > transition will be much easier, with possibly a > good outcome. This is what should have happened before, but Ross made the dumb mistake of hiring Philbin who wanted to change everything. Miami had a very good ru
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marcsbros Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The old expression "if it aint broke dont fix > it"...thats exactly what Coyle did with the run > defence,so sack him. > > Ireland bringing in piss poor linebackers and > brought in stop gap offensive lineman,while > letting playmakers leave (Bush),so sack him. > > Sherman u
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berkeley223 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > reggie mckenzie of the raiders. he's getting > canned. he has GB background and will accept > Philbin as coach. Ireland will be the sacrificial > lamb and McKenzie will be the replacement. write > it down. Why would you want to keep a clueless Philbin?
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I also had to vote to post, but I choose "None Of The Above" because I didn't want them to switch to a West Coast offense, and the sooner it's gone, the better. And, if Tannehill can't hit a wide open Wallace in stride, then I wouldn't consider him to be all that important to the future of this team.
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BigNastyFish Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Stripping this thing down to the frame and > rebuilding from the ground up means we're yet > another 2-3 years away from a "finished product." > > I think we need to find a HC (and a GM) who can > finish the project (i.e., work effectively with > the core roster) as opposed to som
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The last 2 games were "win these and you're in" but Philbin couldn't even get his team motivated to play for a playoff berth. Clean house.
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I'm all for a complete housecleaning. I wanted Ireland fired along with Sparano... there should be no trace of Parcells in the organization (other than a few players). I knew Philbin and his "system" was a poor choice, and his hiring of his pal Sherman made it worse. Coyle also turned out to be a bad pick; in 2 years he (and Ireland's LB swap) turned a Top 5 run defense into a Bottom 5
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