Fans need to be skeptical

[TampaFinsFan01]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.

He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

 

[IluvJuMiami]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.

He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

Post of the month. 5 stars.

 

[Shouright]

We should always be skeptical. It's the only possible thing that can balance the homer in all of us.

 

[Boone]

Nice post....5 stars

 

[GridironCanuck]

Great post!

Personally I always try to remain skeptical yet supportive. I will always back my team to the best of my abilities.

Again, a great post!

 

[SCall13]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.

He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

Excellent post. I agree with you 100%.

SHOW me something Cameron...

 

[fishfan34]

I hold more hopefullness than I do skeptisicm. Of course you're always going to have your questions as to whether someone can do the job if they are unproven, and while I understand that we need to be cautious with regards to our expectations of Cam, I am fully throwing my support behind the guy and will follow him and our team and organization into the NFL battle week in and week out and blindly feel that we should win every game because I am a fan of the Miami Dolphins and that's what fans want regardless of who our leader is and i'll be that way for the next guy. Sure, we get battered and bruised by this coach or that, but the true test of a FAN is to get right back on that horse and show your support for your team. So sure, I want him to show me something before I place unearned praise upon him, I will also keep hope that this is the right man for the job. Go get em Cam, we're right behind you.

 

[phinphanforever]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.

He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

:shakeno: :shakeno: :shakeno: You say some of us "fell in lovwe with Saban and look where that got you". That is ridiculous analysis. The fact theat Saban left was a shocker to many. I can't think of anyone who noted, before December, that Saban was going to leave early on his own accord.
I've posted this sentiment several times, but I think it is worth repeating. What Saban did was wrong, disingenuous, dishonest, etc. However, this has nothing to do with his coaching abilities-it may affect him in future coaching and recruiting responsibilities but says nothing about his coahing during his tenure at Miami.
You have been a longtime (and unreasonable) critic of Saban, true. However, to imply that Saban's departure was expected and was based on his poor coaching is nonsense, and is devoid of any sound analysis.
Need I remind you of the state of our franchise before Saban arrived? If you choose to ignore this then you don't undertsand football, notwithstanding your claim to have been a longtime dolfan. Saban took a team that was on the edge- and by the edge I mean a team that was headed in the same direction of Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders etc. Namely, an extended (5+ years) period of futility- and put them in a position that they are able to compete. He started a very good process that got sidelined by some unforseen setbacks such as an injured Qb (I'm not going to go over all the arguments of why this was a reasonable decison to selct DC) . You note that no one held Saba accountable. Accountable for what? Accountable for taking a 4-12 team and going 9-7? Accountable for taking a team that was in CAP hell, right on the brink, and putting them in a much better situation? Accountable for bringing in some solid young talent and some excellent FAs? What did you expect? A SuberBowl after 2 years? It's time that fans such as yourself get your heads out of your a$$es, put down the MAdden Video for 10 minutes, actuially watch a dolphins game once in a while, before making such moronic statements about the state of the Dolphins. Prior to the whole Alabama affair, several people (media, coaches, other GMs, players including JT and ZT ) were singing the praises of Saban as an excellent coach.
Cam Cameron comes into a pretty good positon thanks to the solid groundwork that Saban established. If you fail to see Saban's successes (and yes, I know very well that you were constanlty harping on his record, and noting that there wa no success with Saban) then I must conclude, as must any other reasonable football fan, that you don't understand football. I apologise in advance if this upsets you, insults you, etc, but you have been posting this drivel for months and it is now being repeated by many who are upset with Saban for how he left, and make the mistake of criticising him for things that are untrue.

 

[Aqua4Ever04]

I understand what you're saying, but I simply can't be so skepticle. I love this team way too much to ever think that they are anything but the best. I know it's usually just wishful thinking, but that's what makes being a fan so fun. Without the extreme lows, the extreme highs wouldn't be as great. Some good points my friend, but I have to differ.

 

[QrtBck13]

I understand what you're saying, but I simply can't be so skepticle. I love this team way too much to ever think that they are anything but the best. I know it's usually just wishful thinking, but that's what makes being a fan so fun. Without the extreme lows, the extreme highs wouldn't be as great. Some good points my friend, but I have to differ.

Yes, I love this team hard core and thier is no way i love it skeptically.
Even wen we went 4-12 i was talking trash to my boys about how the phins were gonna rock the pats and we did!!!! WOOOOOOOT

 

[BlueFin]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.

He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

Why do fans NEED to be skeptical? I'm sorry pal, this is football, I love it and am a loyal 37 year fan of this football team, but I don't make the decisions, I don't hire and fire, and my life does not prosper or fail based on the Dolphins success.

If any Dolphin coach gives me a legitmate reason to criticize him I always do, but your advice is to expect the worst?

I'm sorry, but I have better things to do with my time than to be as negative as you and EXPECT THE WORST.

I enjoy the anticipation and expectations that come with a new coach and the prospects of a new gameplan, such as has been instituted by our Dolphins, I will not let skepticism destroy that enjoyment.

If you can't enjoy this? What is the point of wasting your time?

If I can't enter every season with expectations for the very best to happen, its time for me to take long hard look in the mirror at myself.

 

[VT Dolphan]

Great post, I completely agree with you. Most fans completely bought into everything that Saban said and look how that turned out. Cameron wasn't my first choice, but I'm glad he was our pick the way things unfolded. However, I'm not gonna assume that he is this wonderful coach that can immediately solve all of our problems. I'm not necessarily gonna judge him on his record, at least for the first two years or so, but rather if he has done anything to get this franchise going in the right direction. Draft players that will be with us three years later. Give big money contracts only to guys that deserve them. Beat teams that we are favored to beat for once. Do those things, then you'll have my full backing Cam.

 

[dolpns13]

When Cam Cameron was announced as HC last week, I really didn't know much about him. But I am finding out he is a very shrewd. Now I still don't know if he can be a HC in this league, but he is playing the PR angle to a tee.


He's got so many Fins fans already fawning all over him. Hes already filled the void of affection that Saban had going in to week 16. As a harsh critic of Saban, and someone who wanted him fired, I was constantly engaged in debate with "give him time", "objective people know hes smart", "if we fire him, he'll just go somewhere else and win SBs"...blah, blah, blah. I didn't buy that about Saban, and as of right now, I am with-holding judgement on Cam Cameron.

We should all be hopeful with Cameron. He seems like a decent guy and seems to have a concept of what he wants to do with the Dolphins. But some here are getting all wrapped up in irrelevant minutiae. He sent an email to the season ticket holders and people are on the boards saying things like, "wow", "class", "stupendous". I feel like I am watching Charlotte's Web and you guys are describing Wilbur.

My thoughts on the email, his statements about his affinity for S. Florida, his passion for this job are pretty much, "Ok, great. Go win some games". Maybe I am just getting old and cynnical, but I like to think that I have standards as a Miami Dolphins fan (since 1971) and that I will judge him based on the performance of the team.

I just want to caution some of you about falling in "love" with this guy. Some of you did that with Saban and look where that got you. Be optimistic, fine, but don't be blinded by loyalty. Saban had a cult following. Cam Cameron should not have that type of loyalty. Hope for the best, expect the worst, evaluate the reality of the situation.

I have to give it to Fins fans...as jilted and abused as we have been by coaches, you guys don't let it bother you. After the buildup and offseason pickups of the 1995 Dolphins (every Fins fan was convinced were going to the SB because the coach we loved told us so) seeing how pathetic they were, I have never given a coach 100% support.

I was glad to see Shula go, twice as glad to see JJ go, my heart went out to Wannstedt because he was so pathetic, and I was just amazed at how poorly Saban coached and yet no one wanted him held accountable. I hope we don't go thru this with Cameron.

Good Post

I support any coach we bring in until it is their time to leave. I was supporting Saban while he was here because I wanted him to succeed. Now I am going to do the same thing with Cameron because I want him to succeed. I think being pessimistic at time like this is un-needed stress. At this point in time with the team and new HC it is just as easy to be pessimistic as it is to be optimistic and pessimism i feel is too stressful so why not be optimistic. Im not saying you are a hater becuase your post reads nothing to that and there is nothing wrong in being skeptical, but in my view of optimism, I am already putting him in the win column as the pessimists are laready putting him in the losing column...

 

[NathanHunt]

:shakeno: :shakeno: :shakeno: You say some of us "fell in lovwe with Saban and look where that got you". That is ridiculous analysis. The fact theat Saban left was a shocker to many. I can't think of anyone who noted, before December, that Saban was going to leave early on his own accord.
I've posted this sentiment several times, but I think it is worth repeating. What Saban did was wrong, disingenuous, dishonest, etc. However, this has nothing to do with his coaching abilities-it may affect him in future coaching and recruiting responsibilities but says nothing about his coahing during his tenure at Miami.

Saban went 15 - 17 in 2 seasons as an NFL head coach. Saban had total control over the organization. Every move and every thought. So yes, it says everything about his coaching tenure at Miami.

Past success does not predict future success. Just because he won a National Championship @ LSU doesn't mean he is/was a great coach in every situation.

You have been a longtime (and unreasonable) critic of Saban, true. However, to imply that Saban's departure was expected and was based on his poor coaching is nonsense, and is devoid of any sound analysis.
Need I remind you of the state of our franchise before Saban arrived? If you choose to ignore this then you don't undertsand football, notwithstanding your claim to have been a longtime dolfan. Saban took a team that was on the edge- and by the edge I mean a team that was headed in the same direction of Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders etc. Namely, an extended (5+ years) period of futility- and put them in a position that they are able to compete.

Saban did all that in one year? I guess no other Coach in the same situation could have done that?

Saban didn't make lightning in a bottle. He simply used his draft picks WISER and invested in cheaper and more productive FA's. ANY coach that listens to a decent GM or is provided with good scouting can make those decisions.

A great coach brings in great talent and elevates the entire team's performance by integrating that talent correctly.

And btw, in case you hadn't noticed, our recent drafts have not yielded as much talent as the Arizona Cardinals drafts. And quite frankly, they have a brighter future than we do at this very moment in time. They have the offensive and defensive talent. They have a Franchise QB, 2 Elite WRs and very good players at the other skill positions. And they've PRODUCED on the field. At this very moment in time, our team can't say that. They simply need coaching to catapult them into stardum. Please don't refer to them as the Bucs of old or the Aints of days past. Instead, you might want to start getting a grip on OUR REAL status as a team.

He started a very good process that got sidelined by some unforseen setbacks such as an injured Qb (I'm not going to go over all the arguments of why this was a reasonable decison to selct DC) .

HE was in CHARGE of HIS process. That makes him 100% accountable.

He KNEW DC was injured when he got him. A SMART coach would not have jettisoned Sage Rosenfels and Gus Frerrotte. He had 2 proven QBs that could win games and were battle tested with this OLine and WRs. HE chose to get rid of both. I complained about that choice many times when the decisions were made and the entire off season. That was the most IDIOTIC move Saban ever made. He made a decision to jettison 2 veteran QBs in the SAME year. This is a league that is BUILT around the QB.

He acquired a QB returning from injury that ANY idiot on the street knew wouldn't be 90% ready until Week 9 or LATER. Willis McGahee and others had proven this injury took time to FULLY recover. And, above all, he was acquiring a QB who's elite athletic ability was DEPENDANT on his mobility. Notice I didn't say RUNNING QB. I said MOBILITY.

Saban has only himself to blame for this. HE FAILED.

He should have kept Gus or Sage for 1 more year until the new QB was ready. Even if it had been Brees. We needed 1 of the 2 to remain as QB2.

Then, he allows Linehan to interview and leave. What a MORON. Who in the hell decides to let an effective OC go after the first year.

Let's look at the genius at work. He acquires one of the brighter offensive minds in the game, Linehan. Brings in his backup QB along for the ride. Why? because he KNEW the system.

Then, in year 2, he acquires the Franchise QB that made Linehan's offense great. Oh WAIT, he let Linehan go. Oh WAIT, he told Gus to leave. Oh WAIT, the Franchise QB is currently injured and running wind sprints in a parking lot instead of in a hospital.

Now, let's look at year 2 from another perspective. Linehan is the OC, Gus is the starter until Week 9. Daunte comes back from rehab THAT HE WAS TOLD TO PARTICIPATE IN BY THE COACHES and not allowed to DECIDE to not participate in. Now, in 1 1/2 years, we have successfully transferred the Linehan system completely to Miami. INCLUDING the 2 QBs that made it work so well and ALSO worked well together. Now THAT would have been GENIUS.

Instead, we decide to scrap the project after 1 year, jettison the OC mastermind, the backup insurance policy QB who was effective in the system and THEN acquire the Franchise QB. But, now, we're going to teach him an offense he hasn't seen before and is not like the one he was successful in.

COMPLETE MORON.

You note that no one held Saba accountable. Accountable for what? Accountable for taking a 4-12 team and going 9-7?

That same coach took a 9-7 team and made it into a 6-10 team. For that, he's accountable. Especially considering the majority of that 6-10 team were "his players".

Accountable for taking a team that was in CAP hell, right on the brink, and putting them in a much better situation? Accountable for bringing in some solid young talent and some excellent FAs? What did you expect? A SuberBowl after 2 years?

Actually, an AFC Championship game would have sufficed. I think Sean Payton did that in 1 year. On a team with inferior talent, that had no stadium, in a town that had no residents.

Yea, I expect greatness from a GENIUS. Especially when we make him one of the highest paid GENIUSES in the business.

It's time that fans such as yourself get your heads out of your a$$es, put down the MAdden Video for 10 minutes, actuially watch a dolphins game once in a while, before making such moronic statements about the state of the Dolphins. Prior to the whole Alabama affair, several people (media, coaches, other GMs, players including JT and ZT ) were singing the praises of Saban as an excellent coach.

Actually, the new wore off after the loss in Pittsburgh. That's about the time even ESPN starting questioning what was going "wrong" in Miami.

I don't recall hearing "feel good" stories on TV about how well Saban was doing or how much of a genius he was during the year. I do recall a lot of articles on the net and comments on TV beginning to question the whole "situation".

This is about the time the arguments for Nick's "greatness" began losing steam on this board. Because losses were piling up and many of us were tired of seeing New Orleans turn it around in one season with the QB we could have acquired if Nick had drug his feet (documented recently) and been so indecisive.

Cam Cameron comes into a pretty good positon thanks to the solid groundwork that Saban established. If you fail to see Saban's successes (and yes, I know very well that you were constanlty harping on his record, and noting that there wa no success with Saban) then I must conclude, as must any other reasonable football fan, that you don't understand football. I apologise in advance if this upsets you, insults you, etc, but you have been posting this drivel for months and it is now being repeated by many who are upset with Saban for how he left, and make the mistake of criticising him for things that are untrue.

There's nothing solid about what Nick left. We are still on the brink of becoming a bad team. Cam's got a big job. He has to win now and make all of these Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt and Nick Saban pieces work together. If Cam succeeds it will be because he allows his coaches to coach and works well with his GM to make sure every draft pick counts.

We are far from greatness. We can succeed with what's here. But, anyone that thinks we are close to regaining elite status needs to stop playing Madden, to borrow a quote.

 

[PhinsRock]

Why do fans NEED to be skeptical? I'm sorry pal, this is football, I love it and am a loyal 37 year fan of this football team, but I don't make the decisions, I don't hire and fire, and my life does not prosper or fail based on the Dolphins success.

If any Dolphin coach gives me a legitmate reason to criticize him I always do, but your advice is to expect the worst?

I'm sorry, but I have better things to do with my time than to be as negative as you and EXPECT THE WORST.

I enjoy the anticipation and expectations that come with a new coach and the prospects of a new gameplan, such as has been instituted by our Dolphins, I will not let skepticism destroy that enjoyment.

If you can't enjoy this? What is the point of wasting your time?

If I can't enter every season with expectations for the very best to happen, its time for me to take long hard look in the mirror at myself.

Good post, well put. Do NOT ask me to be skeptical about my team or our HC, or any other aspect of our team, the whole damn reason I enjoy watching my Fins is I really BELIEVE in them and am eternally hopeful about their future. If I ever were NOT hopeful, I would stop watching Football, and this thread starter is NOT going to take that away from me. I really don't give a damn about his feelings about Saban, never did and do even less now.

Lets face it, of 32 teams only ONE wins the SB each year, dissappointment is a huge part of being a football fan. But hope springs eternal in a football fan, or the league would be dead and defunct long ago. 1 star for a poorly thought out thread.