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ESPN's Midseason Grades for Dolphins

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Overall: B - The Dolphins have their best record at the halfway mark since 2002. Yes, there have been inconsistencies, questionable decisions and ugly, blowout losses to the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. But Miami is finally on a roll at the right time and currently has a three-game win streak.

Offense: B-, Who would have thought the first thing new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor would fix is the running game? The Dolphins are one of the best rushing teams in the league -- fourth in the NFL -- led by Lamar Miller. Despite good signs lately, the passing game remains a work in progress.

Defense: A-, You can't ask for more from Miami's defense, which is proving to be one of the NFL's best. The Dolphins have the league's second-best pass defense and have made stud quarterbacks Tom Brady and Philip Rivers look ordinary. Miami is allowing just nine points per game in its past three contests.
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http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/tag/_/name/2014-nfl-midseason-report-afc
 
tthorpe13 said:
If you can't ask for more from the D, then why an A-?
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Chill. If they keep the Packers from scoring on that final drive, it would be an A/A+... They're not PERFECT - but are playing very damn good right now.
 
(A-) + (B-) = (B-) ? Should be a grade of B/B+ but hey I guess I'll take it lol
 
It's about right, I'm in. I personally would have scored slightly lower but I'm a tough grader.
 
Relax guys you don't need to dissect every little inch of every little recap of our team. We're 5-3 not 7-1, stop expecting the world.
 
A power ranking from NFL.com.. I love the last line!

14. Miami Dolphins (5-3, Last Week: 19)
The Dolphins finally kicked down the door they've been scratching at all season, and have finally emerged as an actual contender. They wiped the field with the Chargers on Sunday in their first complete performance, putting up 37 points while shutting out Philip Rivers completely. Ryan Tannehill played the way he does in Bill Lazor's dreams, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Miami has a great chance in Detroit next week to put the whole league on notice.
 
I am fine witty the A-, the explanation is what I am wondering about. I am curious what they think needs improvement. Not really bent it if shape about it, just curious.
 
Danny, your freaking avatar is insane! Where do you find these things?

Always appreciated.
 
tthorpe13 said:
I am fine witty the A-, the explanation is what I am wondering about. I am curious what they think needs improvement. Not really bent it if shape about it, just curious.
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Did you watch green bays last drive?
 
If I did not go heavy on stats, and considered the competition level for all 8 games. I would give the D a B, the O a C, and overall a C+.
 
The O should be around a C, while they are starting to pull it together, no excusing those halves where we did absolutely nothing.
 
Overall grade has to include special teams as well, where there were many ups and downs.
 
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