We all know by now that the Dolphins season is going to be ugly. I guess I get the grand scheme of things. Trade off all the assets and get multiple picks in the upcoming drafts and build a foundation for the future. However, there have been a few mixed signals along the way. Here’s my take:
Why did the Dolphins sign Xavien Howard to a huge contract? But then trade Laremy Tunsil? If they were going to trade Tunsil, then they should have traded Howard before they gave him a contract extension. He’s a great player, love the move. But if you traded him for a premium pick, I would understand. Corner back and Offensive tackle are premium positions in the NFL. The Dolphins had elite talent at those positions. Then they go and trade just one of them.
The Franchise has been doing well at evaluating 1st round talent the last 10 years. For example, Devante Parker, Charles Harris, Ja’Wuan James, Ryan Tannehill, and Dion Jordan to name a few (I’m being sarcastic). You can have all the draft capital you want, but if Miami picks players that are not homerun picks, then what’s going to change? Nothing.
I completely agree with the strategy of “be terrible and get the players you want in the upcoming draft “. (Tank for Tua) Then why did the Miami Dolphins give up a 2nd round pick for Josh Rosen? But when he outperforms his competition in pre-season, he is the backup Quarterback. If the Dolphins were in total rebuild mode (which they are), why give up a premium pick to get Rosen? It can be week 1 or week 6, either way he will fail miserably. I don’t care if that guy in New England was under center in Miami, this team cannot win more than 4 games with its current roster. If this was the plan all along, then they should have never traded for Rosen. Especially if they planned to sit him on the bench.
I understand that every week when I tune in and watch them play, it’s going to be a struggle. Some weeks they will get blown out, embarrassed even. I’m ok with it because the future will be bright with the proper coaching, draft picks, and cap space. Miami will have more than $130 million cap space next off-season. I just worry about the people making the decisions, evaluating the Quarterback position. Until that position is filled with a true franchise player (Mahomes, Watson, Mayfield) the Dolphins will struggle.
I was thinking a few days ago of Jarvis Landry, Cam Wake, Tunsil, Ajayi, Stills, Quinn, Tannehill, James, Pouncey, McDonald, Kiko, Brandon Marshall, Suh, Chris Chambers, Mike Wallace, so much talent over the years. The funny thing is, 0 playoff wins, not 1!
I haven’t seen them win since Lamar Smith and Jay Fiedler when I was a boy growing up. So, I get it, instead of fixing problems with some patch work, tear down the house and rebuild from the ground up.
Without a doubt, I will be watching every game this season and give my opinion on the blog. However, I’m only going to look at the positives because the negatives will take too long to talk about. We all know the O-line will struggle with and without Tunsil. They will not score many points because Fitzmagic and Rosen will be on the ground most of the game. Most players contributing on the Dolphins will be a young, motivated players, just with less talent then the opposing team.
You must envision the future of this once proud Franchise and we’re all hoping for the best.
As always,
Phins up
Its hard to always make the correct business decisions. Was it the correct decision to give up the second round pick for Rosen? We will definitely find out. I think Fitz will play the first few games and then Rosen will get his chance. Hopefully the OL can come thru and keep or QBs safe. Unlikely…
As everyone can see now that this new staff will surprise us again with moving players that do not fit or is used in deal making. If you don’t buy into the new Dolphin play, you will be gone. Quote, we want players that are young, leaders, smart, hard working on the feild and in the class room. If you are a distraction like Stills, you’re gone.
I agree with Jeff let it play out!! You could be pleasantly surprised!!
Mark, I as well a fan since 70′.
I also haven’t been to a game in years and its not because of the lack of funds. I am out of state now. A real fan doesn’t have a shit attitude like you. Maybe you had to may shots of cheap booze while writing!
Chill out man!! Let the coach’s atleast coach the team for some games before you guarantee so many bad losses!! The Dolphins are changing the defense and there is a lot of players that didn’t fit but I like what I’ve seen and they are trying to compete with New England and these teams that blew our defense off the field with speed last year remember games vs Josh Allen!!! They have a plan for Rosen and it’s to watch and see the action unfold from the sideline first… I think we will surprise some teams and now Grant and Wilson finally healthy can finally get a chance to play!! I applaud GM Grier and Coach Flores who I believe these players want to play for now and have a plan… Let it play out first!!!
Still too much DUMBASS in miami !!! Starting with the head dumbass !!! ROSS !!!!
Dumbasses !!!!!
Been a fan since 1970 !!!
Last super bowl ? 1984
Last super bowl win ? 1973 !!!!!!
Ever since some dumbass pushed shula out , yes im talkin bout dumbass jimmy johnson , never liked that jackass !!! Ownership has been a JOKE !!!!!
Someone who actually wants to WIN needs to buy yhe fish !!! Until then , got no use for the dumbass down there !!!
Quit goin to games years ago !!!
Why ?
DUMBASS owners and coaches !!!
Dumbass players , the dumbass coaches pick up , and pay big money to !!
Just over the dumbass !!!