Dolphins now facing their toughest opponent -- December
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xXwarXx
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Over the win streak we had the 3rd easiest schedule in the NFL.
Now comes the hard part.
Now comes the hard part.
It probably helps that "easy" stat that we just played a 1-10 team, without that i'd imagine the schedule would not be so mathematically easy.
I think that while we are not yet fully setup to win in December, especially with OL injuries, we are in better shape than prior years when we really never had an identity at all other than an accurate short/medium passing game that teams shut down rather easily.
montequi
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This is NOT the same smoke-and-mirrors that got us to the playoffs in 2008. That year we got lucky in MANY ways (easy schedule, Wildcat "surprise", Pennington signed and healthy). We've actually been quite UNLUCKY this year. Jones, Albert, Tunsil, Pouncey, Howard all injured and missed/missing significant time, yet, somehow we keep winning! This is coaching, and we haven't seen this level of game-day coaching since Shula.
SF played a great game, probably the best they have played all year. They lost several close games to playoff teams. We took their best shot and still won.
Baltimore and the Patriots have injuries, and are beatable, and the Bills and Jets are division foes that play hard no matter the record.
We have a chance against all of them to win. Hopefully we can get healthier and continue improving.
Getting DVP, Tunsil, Albert back will be crucial to continuing the winning.
Baltimore and the Patriots have injuries, and are beatable, and the Bills and Jets are division foes that play hard no matter the record.
We have a chance against all of them to win. Hopefully we can get healthier and continue improving.
Getting DVP, Tunsil, Albert back will be crucial to continuing the winning.
Chuck Willie
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Im just ****ing ECSTATIC that we're not playing the role of spoiler and are actually playing meaningful games in December after the start we had...
Truly mindblowing
Truly mindblowing
I remember a time where 9-11 in December would have been a good thing!
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true that!
Phinatic8u
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Take out a 1-10 team and that number disappears.
The Tannehills Have Eyes
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Flashbacks of 2013. Hope it doesn't end the same way. We still have to face those who ended our season back in that year as well.
Why on Earth would someone thumbs down this post? It's factual.
Believe me, I love giving xXwarXx a difficult time, but I don't get that one.
:confused: Against a hugely hot Steeler team, two more wins against Div Rivals (both of which were winning streaks when we got them), a two game west coast trip (One of which was against a very good Offensive team, and the 2nd against a very good defensive team starting a rookie who's motivated to prove himself), and finish against a 49er team that has been playing better since the idiot Kap took over...yep, very very easy schedule. :unsure:
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The next five games will give us a glimpse into our future; specifically coaching staff. The games bookend the next five are the most indicative. Ravens and Patriots. If we are in these games, and competitive and able to pick up at least one of these as wins will tell us a lot about Gase and his coaching ability. At least two of the O line men should be back for the these two games. Sounds like Pouncey will be out for another one. It will be interesting to see the half time adjustments that Gase makes to counter the two great coaches.
Quite excited about the possibility that we beat one of these two teams.
Quite excited about the possibility that we beat one of these two teams.
They were far from great. Down 17 with 11 to play I knew they'd make a game because of how easily they scored their 2 touchdowns. That's on the defense. I didn't expect it to come down to the last play but it is what it is. I'm sure many other people predicted a comeback as well........
But outside of a few drives (credit to their coaches for the creativity) the niners pretty much showed why they are 1-10
Djavelin
Head Dolphin In This Pod
We need to keep up th tempo and go into each game as a must win. Play hard and show this leauge we are for real. I'm really happy we are 7-4. But this is crunch time and December is the time to show you can keep winning. Let's go Miami.