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How the Miami Dolphins make the playoffs in 2016

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It is not unheard of for teams to turn their fates around in one year. Last year, the Carolina Panthers went 7-8-1 and this year they completely turned their fortunes around and went 15-1 and are playing in the Super Bowl. The Dolphins are completely capable of making the post-season next year; they just need to address a few positions.It is not unheard of for teams to turn their fates around in one year. Last year, the Carolina Panthers went 7-8-1 and this year they completely turned their fortunes around and went 15-1 and are playing in the Super Bowl. The Dolphins are completely capable of making the post-season next year; they just need to address a few positions.

1-The first facet of the team that needs to be looked at is the pass protection of Ryan Tannehill. In the four years he has been in the league, he has been sacked an average of 46 times in addition to being hit an about 92 times per season. They absolutely must protect their franchise player in order to keep him healthy. Another position that would benefit from a tighter offensive line would be the running backs.

2-On the defensive side of the ball, they need help with the pass rush and the cornerback position. Their line was ranked 26th in the league with 31 sacks last season, 20 of which were divided among three players. The leader of the Dolphins’ defensive line, Ndamukong Suh, requires to two men guard him, Miami needs to use this to allow for players around Suh to emerge. This would normally mean great news for other defensive ends like Derrick Shelby or Olivier Vernon however; both their contracts expired last season. There does not seem to be a lot of optimism for both players to return so if given a choice, Vernon would win. This move would eat up most of the remaining salary cap but it will be well worth it.

3-The last area if the team that really needs help is the cornerback position. Brent Grimes and Brice McCain have been decent but they are desperate for help. If they could acquire Josh Robinson from the Minnesota Vikings, that would be a big help. He is fast and able to provide depth for more squad rotations. His price tag is not too expensive and he is a reasonable player for the team.


HERE'S TO A BETTER 2016 PHINS UP!!

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they wont be a playoff team and it should not be expected. deep rebuild needed this offseason
 
Anything possible. Jets went from last to second..
 
uk_dolfan said:
they wont be a playoff team and it should not be expected. deep rebuild needed this offseason
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If we draft a rookie who can make an impact on the defensive end ... And we grab a solid guard in free agency . I don't see why it isn't possible for this team to make the playoffs .

Before the season , when Benjamin went down ... People would have laughed in your face if you wouldn't said the panthers make the super bowl.

I don't see why it isn't possible for us to get in as a wildcard
 
fix the oline and the head coach offensive gameplan and schemes are as advertised and you got a shot at the postseason in 2016...if you don't fix the oline vs that schedules defenses you are going nowhere

scheme can only hide so much and gameplans get adjusted to and eventually you fire your last bullet in the chamber...

don't let the oline ruin you for a mind boggling 4th straight time personnel wise
 
Hc90 said:
If we draft a rookie who can make an impact on the defensive end ... And we grab a solid guard in free agency . I don't see why it isn't possible for this team to make the playoffs .
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so who is playing corner and linebacker?
 
They need to have a great draft and bring in some free agents at corner, o-line and LB.

It is possible, but it will not be easy.

I'm rooting for it to happen.

I know most people don't want to to hear it, but they will have to get better play at QB.

Last year the team played very well at times. It seemed like when the whole team stepped up & played as a team, beyond their normal capabilities...

RT just didn't get it done. The same as the way they folded at the end of the prior season.

They will not have quality depth at most defensive positions, just because they need to improve so many of the starters.

It would be great if they hit on a blue chip LB and corner in the draft.

This is not so easily done, a lot of luck will be needed.

We have the same guys judging talent as we have had the past years, their track record isn't exactly glowing.
 
tcdrover said:
They need to have a great draft and bring in some free agents at corner, o-line and LB.

It is possible, but it will not be easy.

I'm rooting for it to happen.

I know most people don't want to to hear it, but they will have to get better play at QB.

Last year the team played very well at times. It seemed like when the whole team stepped up & played as a team, beyond their normal capabilities...

RT just didn't get it done. The same as the way they folded at the end of the prior season.

They will not have quality depth at most defensive positions, just because they need to improve so many of the starters.

It would be great if they hit on a blue chip LB and corner in the draft.

This is not so easily done, a lot of luck will be needed.

We have the same guys judging talent as we have had the past years, their track record isn't exactly glowing.
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Having 8 good quarters out of a possible 64 shouldn't really count as "playing very well at times"
 
Wonder which players in free agency and the draft best fit the new mantra "physical, tough and smart."
 
SCLSU Mud Dogs said:
Having 8 good quarters out of a possible 64 shouldn't really count as "playing very well at times"
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You're counting the quarters where they won, right?

Give them credit they played much better than just 8 quarters of good football

Besides, I'm specifically talking about ALL THE GAMES that they lost. :ponder:

Games where they were in it in the first half, then got steam rolled in the 2nd half because the offense could not convert 3rd downs & score points
 
The O can be a quick fix but, the D needs 6 new and much better starters, and that's only with keeping OV and Wake. Without them we need 8 new and better starters. Think about that for a quick fix overall.
 
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