Really proud of the fanbase today

[stephins87]

There were so many Dolphins fans at this game today. I'm proud of everyone! People noticed. Really strong showing today.

The team however, put up one of the worst showings I've ever seen. Ravens fans were surprised and expected a close one. That was one of the most miserable, embarrassing performances in franchise history. The players and coaches ought to be ashamed of themselves. Seems like we consistently "show up" as fans for big games only to get laughed out of the stadium everytime (i.e. Ravens/Dolphins 2008 playoffs)

 

[VBCheeseGrater]

Serious question...on TV we could hear boos coming from the crowd....seemed at times like the Fins offense was getting booed....was that our fans? Just curious, they deserved a good booing anyway.

 

[stephins87]

Serious question...on TV we could hear boos coming from the crowd....seemed at times like the Fins offense was getting booed....was that our fans? Just curious, they deserved a good booing anyway.

None of the fans around me were booing, our fans were pretty quiet all game. Nothing to cheer for after that big Ajayi run early on...

 

[WesternNYDolfan]

Yea we were taken out of the game basically after that first missed FG, there wasn't much to cheer besides maybe Maxwells pick

 

[VBCheeseGrater]

None of the fans around me were booing, our fans were pretty quiet all game. Nothing to cheer for after that big Ajayi run early on...

Yeah I recall feeling good about those early drives. We were moving the ball nicely, just couldn't get past the 30. One drive it was a false start that ruined the momentum.

Yeah that kick was a bummer after the whole "we have confidence in Franks" discussion. Gone are the days or Mare, Stoyanovich, etc....

 

[Wadeshow]

Yeah I recall feeling good about those early drives. We were moving the ball nicely, just couldn't get past the 30. One drive it was a false start that ruined the momentum.

Yeah that kick was a bummer after the whole "we have confidence in Franks" discussion. Gone are the days or Mare, Stoyanovich, etc....

Is it bad that I miss the days of Sturgis? At least that guy could hit 40yrds. This guy has trouble with 30yrds. Should of never let Carpenter go. Now we are stuck with a legit non NFL field goal kicker.

 

[stephins87]

Yeah I recall feeling good about those early drives. We were moving the ball nicely, just couldn't get past the 30. One drive it was a false start that ruined the momentum.

Yeah that kick was a bummer after the whole "we have confidence in Franks" discussion. Gone are the days or Mare, Stoyanovich, etc....

I heard a collective "ughhhh" after Franks missed, inexcusable

 

[NYC#1finsfan]

Yea we were taken out of the game basically after that first missed FG, there wasn't much to cheer besides maybe Maxwells pick

Yeah the one picked at the Ravens 38 yard line which is exactly where the Fins punted from on the ensuing possession. OMG!!

 

[BlueFin]

The defense was awful.

If you told me we'd be able to run on them....I would have thought we'd win.

 

[Hamhocs]

Ravens fans were pretty loud when we had the ball. And I now know that cold toes are directly proportional with lack of offense

 

[zach54marino13]

Is it bad that I miss the days of Sturgis? At least that guy could hit 40yrds. This guy has trouble with 30yrds. Should of never let Carpenter go. Now we are stuck with a legit non NFL field goal kicker.

Wad, if one is blaming the kicker for a try outside of a clutch kick to win the game, one's team has problems.

A team is not significant in this league with 3 pointers. It goes without saying you gotta get 7 every time you get the chance.

I will give you that it stings the players something awful. You cant even put 3 on the board to try and change momentum? Insignicant as it is, it can hurt enthusiasm.

But its not on him. Not even close.

 

[Hamhocs]

Speaking of Kickers, Justin Tucker was fun to watch in warmups. And I saw so many Tucker jerseys. That's saying something when your kicker can sell jerseys.

 

[Wadeshow]

Wad, if one is blaming the kicker for a try outside of a clutch kick to win the game, one's team has problems.

A team is not significant in this league with 3 pointers. It goes without saying you gotta get 7 every time you get the chance.

I will give you that it stings the players something awful. You cant even put 3 on the board to try and change momentum? Insignicant as it is, it can hurt enthusiasm.

But its not on him. Not even close.

Of course it's not on him. However, all I ask is for us to have a NFL kicker that's all. This game wasn't lost because of the kicker. However, like you said if Miami gets at least 3 who knows maybe it relaxes the whole team. Didn't help that everyone was slipping around. It was just a gigantic **** show. We can't show up like that for the next 4 weeks.

 

[ForksPhin]

Of course it's not on him. However, all I ask is for us to have a NFL kicker that's all. This game wasn't lost because of the kicker. However, like you said if Miami gets at least 3 who knows maybe it relaxes the whole team. Didn't help that everyone was slipping around. It was just a gigantic **** show. We can't show up like that for the next 4 weeks.

The slipping was hard to fathom. It wasn't wet... and it is artifical turf, FFS. How does this happen?

 

[Digital]

The Ravens exploited our weak LB corps. They didn't even try to run, they just kept throwing at our LB's with occasional throws at our CB's just to keep us honest.

We knew it all year ... but our LB corps consists of one guy, Kiko Alonso. Hey, I like Mike Hull, but he simply isn't good enough. He and guys like Spencer Paysinger and Neville Hewitt really shouldn't be on the field. Jelani Jenkins, even healthy, is not great, but the others simply cannot cover ... and sadly, that's one of only two things we need from our LB corps, fill your lane and tackle on run plays, and cover on pass plays. We're not asking them to rush the passer. We're not asking them to do a ton of stacking and shedding. We're not asking them to force fumbles and make INT's. We just need the basics ... and they can't do that.

Next offseason, I think we need 1 or 2 more LB's regardless of how we acquire them. Aside from Kiko ... we looked like a joke. That's the new blueprint for how to beat the Dolphins. I sure hope VJ has an answer to cover up for our lack of instincts at LB.