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Five Long Shot NFL Predictions for 2014

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The Miami Dolphins reach the AFC championship
Nobody is paying attention to the Miami Dolphins of late. Why should they? The team has been largely irrelevant for so long it’s difficult to give them any air time. It’s easy to forget they finished 2013 with an 8-8 record. Their defense allowed just 20 points per game and quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 3,900 yards and 24 touchdowns despite standing behind the worst offensive line in the NFL. A group that allowed 58 sacks.
Since the off-season began the Dolphins have made significant improvements to that front including solid veteran tackle Branden Albert and rookie Ja’Wuan James. This team beat both the Jets and mighty Patriots last season so they are not far from contention. It stands to reason they will be better this season. Not only will they prove it by making the playoffs for the first time since 2008, they will go on a run that reaches the AFC title game.
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Because they beat the Jets and the Pats? How about because they beat every AFC playoff team they played? That'd be a little better.

He's reaching, of course, but not TOO far :)
 
They need to stop being bullied by physical teams, and Tannehill needs to win games for this team when the game is close he plays like a chump when it's his time to shine.

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Hello Brock Jenson!!!!! come on down.
 
Objectively, the phins are hard to handicap because many of their draft picks last yr were hurt and contibuted marginally. They have several of last yrs picks (Taylor, Jordan, Thomas) who could make impacts. James, while not a sexy pick, looks to finally stabilize a glaring deficiency on this team for the last several yrs (RT). An improved offensive line alone, makes this a better team as it will make Tannehill and his receivers more efficient and allow Lazor to open up the offense.
Ultimately, it will all come down to Ryan Tannehill's development. If he can become a top 10-15 QB, they will make the playoffs. If he can become a top 5-10 QB, they have a chance at the AFC championship.
 
Bold statement ... wish it would happen.
 
1992, were a bit overdue................................
 
Krush said:
They need to stop being bullied by physical teams, and Tannehill needs to win games for this team when the game is close he plays like a chump when it's his time to shine.

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Hello Brock Jenson!!!!! come on down.
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They need an Oline supported running game, I don't see Tannehill as the problem at crunch time. Let's face it, he didn't have anytime for crunch time.
 
utahphinsfan said:
I'll add a sixth.... Jarvis Landry wins AFC offensive ROY.
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Pretty bold. You have to think that if Johnny has an ok year. The media darling Johhny will win in a land slide. That's what the NFL wants
 
DisturbedShifty said:
I would love nothing more than to see this happen. Still, I have a feeling this thread will be derailed come Monday morning.
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I'll derail it right now. Miami isn't getting to the AFC Championship. I don't even know if they finish above .500. I'm always an optimist but the feeling is fading quickly.
 
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