Personally I would prefer to play Buffalo and NE in their house EARLY in the season and host them late in the season. Games at the end of the season are always more important that those at the beginning and any advantage is a bonus. Having said that you may be right about this year. Having McDaniel facing those two teams at home to begin with may be a benefit.I would think that hosting the Pats* in week one is ideal for the Dolphins. The offseason has not so far been kind to the Pats*, and having lost their O-line coach, two of their starting O-line, and the OC could spell a slow start for them.
Hosting the Bills early is probably beneficial, as well. The Bills have a new, rookie OC in Ken Dorsey, and a lot of retooling on their defense. Who knows how these teams will be faring in December. But, all things being equal, the Dolphins probably have a better chance of beating them earlier than later.
I like that niners game and chargers game that are both away are right after each other. Miami doesn't have to travel far and can stay in california after the niners game to play chargers next week. Eases the travel lag and help miami not be as bogged down. I like the bye week too. It allows miami to be revived to go strong to finish out ending of season. Sometimes early byes suck because teams then have a long stretch when you want to play your best toward end of season, but they're worn out because of the early bye. I'm surprised dolphins weren't scheduled to play chiefs this season because of how the nfl likes to have star players, playing their former team. I guess I wouldn't be surprised to see that next season however.
Personally I would prefer to play Buffalo and NE in their house EARLY in the season and host them late in the season. Games at the end of the season are always more important that those at the beginning and any advantage is a bonus. Having said that you may be right about this year. Having McDaniel facing those two teams at home to begin with may be a benefit.
It will all come down to how our run game progresses through the season.
LOL MID 70s!? It's more likely to snow in Miami for the opener honestly.Sucks to be playing at Buff and at NE at the end of the season...
Lets hope for an unusually warm winter on the East coast this year... say mid 70's?
Having said that its going to be a fun season and I am optimistic.
Me too. When is the last time the Dolphins got to play the Bills at home late in the season? It seems like forever since that has happened.Personally I would prefer to play Buffalo and NE in their house EARLY in the season and host them late in the season. Games at the end of the season are always more important that those at the beginning and any advantage is a bonus. Having said that you may be right about this year. Having McDaniel facing those two teams at home to begin with may be a benefit.
It will all come down to how our run game progresses through the season.