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So here is where we stand now:

We're 2-3 in last place in our division. It's clear we are not going to win our division, so here's how things stand in terms of the wildcard:

NE
NYJ
Bal (pending)
Indy
Jax
SD

are the teams competing for us in the wildcard. We need to beat four of them. Can we do it?

Or should we start thinking out 09? Maybe we should put the wildcat in the shelf for the year and break it out in 2009 when we are pushing for a playoff spot.

How long should Pennington be our starter? Is he going to be our starter in 2009? If not, when do we go to Henne?

And most importantly, how do we avoid a repeat of 2005-2006, where we had a good year and then proceeded to tank the following seasons, putting us right back to where we started.
 
SpaceMountain16 said:
well we can stop looking at the standings, that's one way to start.
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I agree. Looking at the standings will put you down in the dumps. Let's gear up for next game. If we win at least 6 games this season, we will gain our respect back. However, we have an easier schedule, so I still believe we go 8-8. Atlanta is in almost the same position as we are. We appear to get beat by the Pro-Bowl receivers, so we need to address the secondary and much more.

08 is just an evaluation.
09 is a playoff fight.
010 is possible SB run or playoffs.
011 Possible juggernaut of NFL. Probably will win SB.
012 The Great Decade continues for the next 10 years as we continue to dominate the AFC.
 
They're going to win 6-7 games this year, they are already drastically improved. They might even have a few pro-bowlers. But they aren't going to the playoffs in any capacity, i dont think they'll be 500. or have a winning record, and it's losses like this and the Jets, games we should/could have won that are why.
 
We regroup, get ready for Baltimore and see where that takes us. We were 1-15 last year, and there were some people that didn't think we were any better than last year's team. The fact that we are 2-3 after 5 games just goes to show how much better we are and that we are on a good path. Miami will continue to fight, and continue to win games. They will also lose their fair share.

This team could not be re-built by the new regime over night, but I have to say they are doing far much better than I would have ever imagined. We have been in EVERY game except the Cardinals game. We are finally on the right track. Though we do have to remember the type of talent this new regime inherited. Can't get to carried away with expectations.
 
SpaceMountain16 said:
They're going to win 6-7 games this year, they are already drastically improved. They might even have a few pro-bowlers. But they aren't going to the playoffs in any capacity, i dont think they'll be 500. or have a winning record, and it's losses like this and the Jets, games we should/could have won that are why.
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After last season, I would take a 7 win season.
 
i agree with nubs, this year we are drastically improved. a lot of us have high expectations, but thats the fun of being a dol-fan.

5-7 wins for me shows me a much more improved team if we can get there.

we have some serious secondary and special teams problems, and im sure sparano and co will have their homework done for the offseason.

next year baby, next year.
 
dolphinsneu said:
So here is where we stand now:

We're 2-3 in last place in our division. It's clear we are not going to win our division, so here's how things stand in terms of the wildcard:

NE
NYJ
Bal (pending)
Indy
Jax
SD

are the teams competing for us in the wildcard. We need to beat four of them. Can we do it?

Or should we start thinking out 09? Maybe we should put the wildcat in the shelf for the year and break it out in 2009 when we are pushing for a playoff spot.

How long should Pennington be our starter? Is he going to be our starter in 2009? If not, when do we go to Henne?

And most importantly, how do we avoid a repeat of 2005-2006, where we had a good year and then proceeded to tank the following seasons, putting us right back to where we started.
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Amazing how 1 game can change perspective :shakeno:. First, you put this behind you & get ready for Baltimore. It is not a world of could've & would've but this team can easily be 4-1. 2 plays separate you from that record. Second, you keep doing what you do well & try to correct your mistakes. That means the wildcat stays. Third, are you "blaming" CP for this? Last I checked he played neither defense or special teams. Put a lid on the Henne talk until we are out of it.
 
dolphinsneu said:
So here is where we stand now:

We're 2-3 in last place in our division. It's clear we are not going to win our division, so here's how things stand in terms of the wildcard:

NE
NYJ
Bal (pending)
Indy
Jax
SD

are the teams competing for us in the wildcard. We need to beat four of them. Can we do it?

Or should we start thinking out 09? Maybe we should put the wildcat in the shelf for the year and break it out in 2009 when we are pushing for a playoff spot.

How long should Pennington be our starter? Is he going to be our starter in 2009? If not, when do we go to Henne?

And most importantly, how do we avoid a repeat of 2005-2006, where we had a good year and then proceeded to tank the following seasons, putting us right back to where we started.
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What? Dude, what the Dolphins have shown us up to now is that they are basically 2 starters and some depth here and there away from being a legitimate SB contender.
 
I'm just curious.

How do you come to the conclusion that we won't win the division?

We've only played two games in the division and we're currently 1-1.
 
I am not ready to sit here for the next 11 weeks thinking that this season means nothing and we are simply preparing for next year. If the Phins were 0-5, maybe I would feel that way. As of now, the only thing that matters is that the Dolphins are currently in the thick of things in the AFC.

While teams like Arizona, the Jets, and Houston defeated the Dolphins with physical play out of their big, tough WRs, Baltimore does not possess the same weaponry. All the focus has to be on pressuring Flacco and hoping to score just enough against the Baltimore defense. If that happens, the Dolphins are back to 3-3.

The Bills have a tough game against the Chargers next week. If the Bills lose and fall to 4-2, the 3-3 Dolphins vs. the 4-2 Bills is a big matchup in the AFC East. I think the Patriots are proving that they are going to be inconsistent all season. The Jets are not scaring anyone right now.

I am not giving up hope. Just the opposite, I am hoping that every tough loss is a learning experience for this coaching staff. A tough loss against Arizona helped foster the creativity that we are seeing on the offensive side of the ball. Maybe a tough loss to Houston will foster the same creativity in other areas.

This team has obvious flaws. Mainly, as others have pointed out, there is a desperate need for a playmaking WR and a shutdown CB. Those positions may not be filled this season, but there is still hope with the team as it currently stands.
 
hugoguzman said:
I'm just curious.

How do you come to the conclusion that we won't win the division?

We've only played two games in the division and we're currently 1-1.
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because Buffalo is 5-0 and we're 2-3

And both of us are playing EXTREMELY SOFT schedules

If you want to win the division, you gotta beat crappy teams like the texans
 
dolphinsneu said:
because Buffalo is 5-0 and we're 2-3

And both of us are playing EXTREMELY SOFT schedules

If you want to win the division, you gotta beat crappy teams like the texans
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Hate to break this to you but the Bills are 4-1.

It's still way too early to make predictions about who will win the division.
 
Well, how about we start by kicking some Raven *** next week, and follow that up with a Buffalo beat down?!?! Sound good??? Does to me!
 
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