It’s the DEFENSE, stupid.

[tommyp]

I include myself as regards the thread title. I bought into the Weaver front 7 mantra. So far, they are a near miserable failure.. especially as to defending the run.
If they were even decent, the Fins would be 2-2.. Weaver’s lack of preparation made his defense a liability against the Colts.

You cannot give up 7 yards per rush attempt against better teams and even hope to keep it close. Finally getting turnovers in game 4 was a plus, and made the win against the Jets possible.

Any thoughts of Weaver succeeding McD need to be tempered… if not eliminated… IMO.

agree.. our offense has at least had some success.. our defense is the worst.. on offense, we have some playmakers.. on defense, NONE

 

[LargoFin]

2025 Week 7 defensive ranking

ELITE
1. Denver Broncos, 18.39
2. Houston Texans, 19.45
3. Atlanta Falcons, 19.53
4. L.A. Rams, 19.78

GOOD
5. Seattle Seahawks, 20.60
6. Cleveland Browns, 21.75 (L 6 pts)
7. Kansas City Chiefs, 23.12

NOT GOOD ENOUGH
8. New England Patriots, 24.07 (L 27 pts)
9. Carolina Panthers, 24.28 (L 24 pts)
10. Green Bay Packers, 24.63
11. Detroit Lions, 24.85
12. Indianapolis Colts, 24.89 (L 8 pts)
13. L.A. Chargers, 25.70 (L 27 pts)
14. Arizona Cardinals, 26.21
15. Pittsburgh Steelers, 26.81

GARBAGE
16. Jacksonville Jaguars, 27.07
17. Philadelphia Eagles, 27.23
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27.64
19. San Francisco 49ers, 28.11
20. Minnesota Vikings, 28.94
21. Buffalo Bills, 29.51 (L 21 pts)
22. Chicago Bears, 29.84
23. N.Y. Giants, 30.04
24. Las Vegas Raiders, 30.19
25. Washington Commanders, 30.30
26. N.Y. Jets, 30.60 (W 27 pts)
27. New Orleans Saints, 30.85

DUMPSTER FIRE
28. Tennessee Titans, 33.85
29. Miami Dolphins, 34.97
30. Cincinnati Bengals, 36.05
31. Dallas Cowboys, 37.05
32. Baltimore Ravens, 39.73

 

[LargoFin]

2025 Week 8 defensive ranking

ELITE
1. Houston Texans, 19.29
2. Denver Broncos, 19.43
3. L.A. Rams, 19.78

GOOD
4. Seattle Seahawks, 20.60
5. Kansas City Chiefs, 21.81
6. Atlanta, Falcons, 22.54 (W, scored 34 pts)
7. New England Patriots, 22.95 (L, scored 27 pts)
8. Cleveland Browns, 23.07 (L. scored 6 pts)
9. L.A. Chargers, 23.13 (L, scored 27 pts)

NOT GOOD ENOUGH
10. Green Bay Packers, 24.10
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24.55
12. Indianapolis Colts, 24.58 (L, scored 8 pts)
13. Detroit Lions, 24.85
14. Arizona Cardinals, 26.21
15. Philadelphia Eagles, 26.49

GARBAGE
16. Jacksonville Jaguars, 27.07
17. Las Vegas Raiders. 27.24
18. Carolina Panthers, 27.31 (L, scored 24 pts)
19. Minnesota Vikings, 27.39
20. Buffalo Bills, 27.61 (L, scored 21 pts)
21. San Francisco 49ers, 28.11
22. New Orleans Saints, 28.92
23. Pittsburgh Steelers, 29.57
24. Chicago Bears, 30.69
25. Washington Commanders, 31.03
26. N.Y. Giants, 32.37
27. Miami Dolphins, 32.78

DUMPSTER FIRE
28. N.Y. Jets, 33.16 (W, scored 27 pts)
29. Tennessee Titans, 33.18
30. Baltimore Ravens, 37.18
31. Cincinnati Bengals, 37.72
32. Dallas Cowboys, 39.40

 

[Springveldt]

2025 Week 8 defensive ranking

ELITE
1. Houston Texans, 19.29
2. Denver Broncos, 19.43
3. L.A. Rams, 19.78

GOOD
4. Seattle Seahawks, 20.60
5. Indianapolis Colts, 21.62 (L, scored 8 pts)
6. Kansas City Chiefs, 21.81
7. Atlanta, Falcons, 22.54 (W, scored 34 pts)
8. New England Patriots, 22.95 (L, scored 27 pts)
9. Cleveland Browns, 23.07 (L. scored 6 pts)
10. L.A. Chargers, 23.13 (L, scored 27 pts)

NOT GOOD ENOUGH
11. Green Bay Packers, 24.10
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24.55
13. Detroit Lions, 24.85
14. Arizona Cardinals, 26.21
15. Philadelphia Eagles, 26.49

GARBAGE
16. Jacksonville Jaguars, 27.07
17. Las Vegas Raiders. 27.24
18. Carolina Panthers, 27.31 (L, scored 24 pts)
19. Minnesota Vikings, 27.39
20. Buffalo Bills, 27.61 (L, scored 21 pts)
21. San Francisco 49ers, 28.11
22. New Orleans Saints, 28.92
23. Pittsburgh Steelers, 29.57
24. Chicago Bears, 30.69
25. Washington Commanders, 31.03
26. N.Y. Giants, 32.37
27. Miami Dolphins, 32.78

DUMPSTER FIRE
28. N.Y. Jets, 33.16 (W, scored 27 pts)
29. Tennessee Titans, 33.18
30. Baltimore Ravens, 37.18
31. Cincinnati Bengals, 37.72
32. Dallas Cowboys, 39.40

Strong performance from both sides of the ball. Dolphins defense improved to garbage from dumpster fire while also knocking the Falcons defense from elite to good.

Looking at this it should be a shootout on Thursday night.

 

[LargoFin]

Strong performance from both sides of the ball. Dolphins defense improved to garbage from dumpster fire while also knocking the Falcons defense from elite to good.

Looking at this it should be a shootout on Thursday night.

Ravens the last two weeks have held the Rams and Bears to 17 points, that's elite level and they have a little bit of streak going on defense with those two game. I do not expect the Dolphins to score over 21.
However, their pass defense is better than their run defense. That's their weakness.

Formula for the Dolphins offense in this game is similar to the Falcons game. If Dolphins can run the ball, the clock will run and limit Lamar's opportunities.
I do not expect a shootout. I do expect Lamar's Ravens to score around 30 on the Dolphins defense which--that's just how Weaver's defense plays.

 

[LargoFin]

2025 Week 12 defensive ranking:

ELITE
1. Denver Broncos, 17.54
2. Houston Texans, 19.02

GOOD
3. L.A. Chargers, 20.52 (L, scored 27 pts)
4. Seattle Seahawks, 21.44
5. Cleveland Browns, 21.82 (L. scored 6 pts)
6. L.A. Rams. 22.05
7. Kansas City Chiefs, 23.67
8. Green Bay Packers, 23.69

NOT GOOD ENOUGH
9. New England Patriots, 24.80 (L, scored 27 pts)
10. Atlanta, Falcons, 24.95 (W, scored 34 pts)
11. Indianapolis Colts, 25.11 (L, scored 8 pts)
12. Philadelphia Eagles, 25.29
13. Detroit Lions, 25.48
14. Arizona Cardinals, 25.83
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 26.25

GARBAGE
16. Buffalo Bills, 27.20 (L, scored 21 pts; W, scored 30 pts)
16. Carolina Panthers, 27.21 (L, scored 24 pts)
18. Pittsburgh Steelers, 27.27
19. Minnesota Vikings, 27.43
20. Las Vegas Raiders. 28.18
21. Jacksonville Jaguars, 29.01
22. New Orleans Saints, 29.31
23. Chicago Bears, 31.44
24. N.Y. Jets, 31.65 (W, scored 27 pts)
25. San Francisco 49ers, 31.73
26. Baltimore Ravens, 32.49 (L, scored 6 pts)
27. Miami Dolphins, 32.83

DUMPSTER FIRE
28. N.Y. Giants, 33.81
29. Tennessee Titans, 34.21
30. Washington Commanders, 35.57
31. Dallas Cowboys, 38.45
32. Cincinnati Bengals, 40.20

 

[Ray R]

It's the defense, it's the offense, it's McDaniel, it's Grier, it's Tua, it's Sieler, it's the waterboy, it's almost everyone in the Organization besides Achane.

You aren't giving the "Lemmings" enough credit! - LOL

 

[Ray R]

And we absolutely positively 100% don’t have Coach Shula

When did that come to your attention? - LOL

 

[Ray R]

For some of us, time has truly marched on. We have a right… nay, an OBLIGATION to be Walter Matthau.

I presume that a plastic surgeon wasn't necessary. - LOL

 

[Ray R]

No, it's more than the defense, stupid.

If anyone wants to think that there's only one problem with this team then go right ahead. There's not enough of anything on this team that's needed for winning football. Players, coaching, front office, ownership. Burn it all!

I'd say your post suffered from weak thinking, but that would be giving it too much credit. - LOL

 

[Ray R]

It's Miami, where everyone come to enjoy the country club atmosphere and vacation like lifestyle.

Not the "Lemmings"! - LOL

 

[CANDolphan]

“Tua is playing well the last few games”

Absolutely no he is not. Goddamn it’s frustrating seeing this posted. Dudes broken.

Overthrowing. Missing shots.

 

[FanMarino]

“Tua is playing well the last few games”

Absolutely no he is not. Goddamn it’s frustrating seeing this posted. Dudes broken.

Overthrowing. Missing shots.

To be fair his 3rd Down 'arm Punts' havnt been too bad.

 

[Ray R]

“Tua is playing well the last few games”

Absolutely no he is not. Goddamn it’s frustrating seeing this posted. Dudes broken.

Overthrowing. Missing shots.

Toughski Shitski! - LOL
And yet still winning.

 

[Jamesw]

To be fair his 3rd Down 'arm Punts' havnt been too bad.

Regardless of where anyone stands regarding Tua…that phrase was very funny. The Gods of comedy are laughing.