It's Only Just Starting

[TampaFinsFan01]

This Team Will Be Bad For The Next 5 Years. No Qb, No Ol, Old Defense, We'll Be Good In 2010

Yep...and we just need to relax and enjoy it. And if we aren't in the playoffs in 2010, then we can start bitching about Saban....Until then, do the only honorable thing to do....Blame Wannstedt.

 

[TampaFinsFan01]

I skipped over your Chambers sentence hoping that it got better. But once I saw the Ronnie Brown statement, I stopped reading. Sorry, but those are both ridiculous, especially the RB statement.

Its ridiculous not to believe what he says is true. Ronnie Brown...any good starting RB...needs a good backup. And by good, I don't mean a loser like Sammy Morris. I mean a reliable RB with starter potential like Michael Turner, Brandon Jacobs, or Lendale White.

I would say LT, WR, and RB are top priorities for the offense this offseason.

 

[MR NFLFAN]

Let's settle down everybody and look at the 2006 season from a realistic and constructive perspective. Did we really think that after a 1-6 start we'd make the playoffs? I doubt it. We tried to convince ourselves. But we never really believed it. Can we make it at 9-7 now? Hardly. But the season wasn't wasted. We learned some things that will help in rebuiliding:

• Chris Chambers is NOT the the reliable Number 1 WR every is making him out to be. Is he good? Yeah. But is he better than Booker? It's hard to make a case that he is. We have two very reliable Number 2 guys in Chambers and Booker but we still need to find that pro bowl caliber guy. Nothing that I've seen in Hagan so far tells me he'll be the guy. And being a rookie shouldn't be an excuse this late in the season. Just ask Marques Colston or Greg Jennings.
• Ronnie Brown is NOT the complete solution to our RB problem. He's better than what we had in 2004, but he's no Ricky Williams. If Ricky is back next year along with Ronnie they'll make a great tandem. If Ricky doesn't come back we need to sign a semi-big name or draft a rookie RB that can complement Ronnie's running game.
• Both Joey Harrington and Daunte Culpepper are good enough guys to build a team around. If we go with Culpepper making a move for Moss in the offseason is important. The guy needs a target he's comfortable with, and lets be honest. Would you be confident throwing the ball to Chambers? I know that Moss has the potential to be a cancer, but so did Lawrence Taylor. Guys can change with a good team and a solid coach. Oakland isn't that, so guys, give Moss a chance. If Harrington becomes our guy we need to get him guys like Brady has in NE. He doesn't beat you with his arm, but his quick dump off is effective with guys that are clutch and don't have the drops.
• Our secondary is good. Yeah, they had a bad game yesterday, but they're gelling. By the end of the season we could have an above-average solid unit.
• Our defensive line is getting older, but it's still very deep and will hold for some more years while the rebuilding goes on. Eventually we will need new guys though. Oddly enough this is probably the area that worries me the most.
• The O-Line is gelling nicely and will be healthier next season. They won't be giving up the early sacks they did early this season unless injury plagues them again. If Ricky returns it'll be a huge boost for this unit because lets face it, Ronnie isn't scaring anybody right now, and that doesn't help this unit out at all.
• Now, you're all going to kill me, but Mike Mularky has to STAY. I don't like his play-calling. I think it's average. But tell me. Who out there is better? I think we need to be consistent at least one more year before we get a new OC. Things are looking bad in St. Louis right now and you never know, in 2 or 3 years Linehan may be on the market for another OC gig.
• TE/FB is starting to be a major issue. Wether it's blocking for the runner or pass protecting these guys haven't gotten the job done and we need to look for different alternatives. Is this CRUCIAL? No. But it wouldn't hurt.

We have to remember that this is only 2006. 2004 wasn't too far away. We're still rebuilding! Anybody who thought Super Bowl in 2006 was just being unfair to this team and its coach, Nick Saban. If healthy this is what our offense could look like next year:

QB = Daunte Culpepper
RB = Ricky Williams
RB = Ronnie Brown
TE = Randy McMichael
WR = Randy Moss
WR = Chris Chambers
WR = Marty Booker
WR = Wes Welker

And with future projects like Derek Hagan, Cleo Lemon, and Marcus Vick I'd say this team can definitely get real deep real quick. We just need to give these Miami Dolphins a little more time.

You forgot to mention the Saban learned how to throw a red challange flag also. :D

 

[Kadiddlehopper]

So your admitting the jets have been the better team for the last 3 years? I don't think so, but a rookie coach sure is doing better than ours in his second year.

 

[jaxdolfan]

asdf

I honestly think that 99% of recievers in the NFL wouldn't quit on there team, say they only play when they want, and can't perform when they aren't happy. Moss is the biggest waste of talent there is in the NFL.

Just say No to Randy Moss.

 

[Aqua4Ever04]

Its ridiculous not to believe what he says is true. Ronnie Brown...any good starting RB...needs a good backup. And by good, I don't mean a loser like Sammy Morris. I mean a reliable RB with starter potential like Michael Turner, Brandon Jacobs, or Lendale White.

I would say LT, WR, and RB are top priorities for the offense this offseason.

And the guys who are in control would probably tell you that our prirorities are LT, OG, OLB, CB.

Receiver and running back are the least of this teams worries right now.

 

[Dmancari23]

Chambers had a big overachieving year last year. What he's doing this year is more his game. He is OVERRATED. Ronnie Brown too, is OVERRATED. I think the combo of Ricky Williams and Ronnie could be decent if Ricky is ready to play next year, but we need a good back to go along side of Ronnie. Ronnie's not a 25-30 carry back, never has been. They tried it this year and you see the results. If we could get a Michael Bush in the 2nd round or a guy like Rice out of Rutgers, that would be perfect. I want one of the big play receivers in the first round (Jarrett, C. Johnson, Manningham) it's about time we had a REAL #1 WR. I think we'll have enough money to lure in some line help (offensive and defensive)...and if Lance Briggs doesn't sign right away back with Chicago, I think we need to make a splash and possibly overpay for the guy.

 

[Vertical Limit]

I disagree about Ronnie Brown. IMO, we need to build around him. He's our franchise runningback, and he will be the reason why we win games in the future. We must build around him, he's a very special player. Get him an offensive line. One day, he will mean to this offense what LT means to San Diego and what Clinton Portis means to the Redskins.

 

[ihateyou134]

EVERYBODY READ THIS....
All of our problems on Offense can be atributed to Mike Mularkey. Someone please trust me, Ive been to games, this whole season his playcalling has been terrible. Good Example: Anyone who watched the Jag game heard the announcers say that the way the jag defense was, the dolphins could have the deep post all day and they found it odd that we hadnt tried it all game.

 

[CashInFist]

I honestly think that 99% of recievers in the NFL wouldn't quit on there team, say they only play when they want, and can't perform when they aren't happy. Moss is the biggest waste of talent there is in the NFL.

Look what Nick Saban did with Ricky Williams last year. He got him to come out of retirement and produce on the field. I see no reason Saban can't turn the "VERY" talented Randy Moss back into his former self. It isn't like it was that long ago many were saying (including myself) that Randy Moss could go down in the history books as the greatest receiver to ever play in the NFL...Yeah, he is that good.

 

[CashInFist]

As far as Chambers is concerned, I think he could still easily be a number one. But Chris is dependant on a strong running game. He does not do well in double coverages and just needs to focus on the moment.

How can you say Chambers could easily be a #1 WR for us and in the same breath say that:

A.) He is dependent on a strong running game.

B.) He does not do well in double coverage.

Shouldn't a true #1 be able to overcome those deficiencies? I would hope so.

 

[CashInFist]

And the guys who are in control would probably tell you that our prirorities are LT, OG, OLB, CB.

1. Center
2. LT
3. LG
4. Kicker
5. SLB

Receiver and running back are the least of this teams worries right now.

:yeahthat:


:dolphins: :dolphins: :dolphins: :dolphins:

 

[Dmancari23]

I disagree about Ronnie Brown. IMO, we need to build around him. He's our franchise runningback, and he will be the reason why we win games in the future. We must build around him, he's a very special player. Get him an offensive line. One day, he will mean to this offense what LT means to San Diego and what Clinton Portis means to the Redskins.

If we're going to be building around Ronnie Brown we will be in trouble. He's nothing more than a serviceable back. We need a real STUD at RB and need to stop toying with these overpaid underachievers.