Originally posted by FinfanInBuffalo
Our road games are:
NYJ, NYG, JAX, SD, TEN, DAL, NE, BUF
We should easily win NYJ, JAX, DAL
So, we need to win 2 of these:
NYG, SD, TEN, NE, BUF
None of those games should be considered unwinnable.
This team with home field advantage in the playoffs would be the favorite in the AFC to reach the SB.
Originally posted by FinfanInBuffalo
There is some concern about the O-line, but in Turner's last year in SD he was responsible for Tomlinson having a huge year. Their O-line was so bad that they released at least two of their starters at the end of the season.
Turner just might be one of the best coordinators out there. He seems to have a knack for play calling and schemes to get the job done. The second year in his system will lead to very good results.
I think Miami's personel is a perfect fit for Turner. I think Konrad and McMichael will have even larger roles this year. The biggest problem when Lucas was to QB was that he could not run Turner's offense. Lucas looked okay under Chan Gailey and in pre-season last year (when there is no real game planning).
Like several people, I think peformance on the road (especially on defense) is the key to this year. If we can maintain our dominance at home (where we should have been 8-0 last year) and improve our road record to at least 5-3, we could legitmately be 13-3 or 12-4 and get home field in the playoffs.
Our road games are:
NYJ, NYG, JAX, SD, TEN, DAL, NE, BUF
We should easily win NYJ, JAX, DAL
So, we need to win 2 of these:
NYG, SD, TEN, NE, BUF
None of those games should be considered unwinnable.
This team with home field advantage in the playoffs would be the favorite in the AFC to reach the SB.
Originally posted by MDFINFAN
I would agree with this if we had a team that mentally wouldn't allow situations to get into their heads, but that mental toughness is what I'm waiting to see before I jump on this bandwagon.
Originally posted by phinphan
I agree with the comment about the defense. Yesterday, I was watching the 1990 playoff game against the Bills. From memory (someone feel free to correct me on this) the Phins D ranked number 5 in the NFL that year. Unfortunately, that didn't stop Kelly carving through the Phins like a hot knife through butter. Even if the Phins D ranks number one, that won't mean anything at all unless they can make big plays when it counts. Tampa Bay and the Ravens (Superbowl vintage) played big when it counted.
The Phins D has to play solid football for 4 quarters. Too many times, they play great in one half, only for an offense to make the correct adjustments. In addition, opposing offenses are going to have a primary target: they will find ways to matchup Zach and Junior in coverage....that needs to be addressed early.
:cry:Originally posted by phinphan
Yesterday, I was watching the 1990 playoff game against the Bills.