Bumrush
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Guys, I have been thinking a lot about why the Phins constantly have troubles stepping it up to the next level. I think a large part of the reason for our failures has been the simple fact that we do not have the talent that many of the top tier teams in the NFL have.
Lets face it- We haven't had a top 5 pick since possibly the 1960's!! (someone correct me if thats wrong). JJ came in here and got a nasty rap sheet, but in retrospect he did a fantastic job in building a defense that is still a top 5 defense years later. Zach, Madison, Surtain, Taylor were excellent draft picks and have turned out to be defensive studs..
What I’m trying to get at is that the Phins do not consistently have the opportunity to upgrade their team via the draft to pick up big offensive lineman like Boselli who can anchor an entire line. They do not have early picks to pick up a Mike Vick or a Donovan Mcnabb or a talented, highly rated QB to groom. The success of this team is also its biggest downfall. Shula, arguably the greatest coach of all time could not get the job done since 1986, the last time we played an AFC Championship game at home. Jimmy Johnson, a man who never tasted failure was beat 62-7 and was run out of town with the greatest QB of all time.
Maybe we are being to harsh on Wanny. Look at what is required to get a franchise player like Ricky Williams. We basically have to give up our draft for two years. It doesn’t surprise me anymore when you see Super Bowl champs such as the Ravens, Tampa, NE, St Louis and others that are never really picked to do anything. Their past failures and abilities to pick up key free agents along with top draft picks gives them a window of success that is much shorter than a team like the Dolphins, who always wind up at the middle to the top of the pack. Unfortunantly, it is possible that the only way we will ever see a Lombardi trophy in Miami is after we go through some tough stretches and rebuild our lines to build a solid foundation for success. Our D is getting older and I don’t know how long this ship can stay afoalt. Perhaps a sinking is in order.
Lets face it- We haven't had a top 5 pick since possibly the 1960's!! (someone correct me if thats wrong). JJ came in here and got a nasty rap sheet, but in retrospect he did a fantastic job in building a defense that is still a top 5 defense years later. Zach, Madison, Surtain, Taylor were excellent draft picks and have turned out to be defensive studs..
What I’m trying to get at is that the Phins do not consistently have the opportunity to upgrade their team via the draft to pick up big offensive lineman like Boselli who can anchor an entire line. They do not have early picks to pick up a Mike Vick or a Donovan Mcnabb or a talented, highly rated QB to groom. The success of this team is also its biggest downfall. Shula, arguably the greatest coach of all time could not get the job done since 1986, the last time we played an AFC Championship game at home. Jimmy Johnson, a man who never tasted failure was beat 62-7 and was run out of town with the greatest QB of all time.
Maybe we are being to harsh on Wanny. Look at what is required to get a franchise player like Ricky Williams. We basically have to give up our draft for two years. It doesn’t surprise me anymore when you see Super Bowl champs such as the Ravens, Tampa, NE, St Louis and others that are never really picked to do anything. Their past failures and abilities to pick up key free agents along with top draft picks gives them a window of success that is much shorter than a team like the Dolphins, who always wind up at the middle to the top of the pack. Unfortunantly, it is possible that the only way we will ever see a Lombardi trophy in Miami is after we go through some tough stretches and rebuild our lines to build a solid foundation for success. Our D is getting older and I don’t know how long this ship can stay afoalt. Perhaps a sinking is in order.
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