A little off topic....we haven't had a team as talented this since Bob Griese was at the helm.
When we had Woodley, the rest of the team was talented, but he sucked.
When we had Marino, the WR's and the defense was good, but we had no running game.
When we had Ricky killing the league, and a good defense, we had no QB, and no coach.
Since Ricky left, we've had no run game (don't even mention Ronnie Brown), no coaching, no QB, and no WR's.
We now have a top 15 QB, a top 10 WR group, a top 5 RB (IMO), a top 10 defensive line, REAL linebackers, a solid group of young DB's, and finally a Coach that is smart enough to beat Bellicheat.
Fins should make the playoffs the next three years at least. If Tannehill balls out, we may have a chance for a chip.
In summary though, the defense was bad last year for two reasons....injuries, and management not bringing in solid linebackers when you knew Misi and Jenkins were not 100%.
I'm too young for those years ,but I absolutely believe this is the most talented team I've seen since 2001-2002.
We have so many super talented skill positions (three pro bowlers) Landry, Parker, Stills, Julius, Williams, Drake, Ajayi, and Fasano. And they all bring something different which is great
Our Line has a chance to be special if Pouncey can stay injured and the guards play just good enough.
We are pretty sure Laremy will turn into a star quickly.
(it was amazing when Pouncey actually played)
Our Front 7, Defensive backfield, and STs are extremely talented with a nice mixture of old and young players at key positions with Wake, Suh, Phillips, Branch, Hayes, Harris, Timmons, Kiko, Mcmillan, Misi(if healthy), Howard, Mcdonald, Jones, Maxwell, Lippett, Tankersley, Allen, McCain, Mike Hull (I think he has the ability to be a starter or a great back up), Aikens, Mike Thomas, Darr, Grant, etc..
And the huge difference is we actually have a real deal QB.
I know stats aren't everything but Tannehill had a 93.5 rating last season. Very good yet still a question mark to some lol
With a career 106 tds, 66 ints, and a 63% completion, I'd say he's having a really good career.
I think a lot are hard on him because we see some of the best throws a man can make and expect consistency.
If Tannehill can just be consistent, our Squad will be legit.
And most important of all...COACHING!! lol Finally we found a competent coach that may very well be the man that brings us a title. I'm not saying this year obviously. I think he's committed to making the Fins great again lol Our FO has been great so far IMO.
If we make the playoffs again this year, we're a legit team with not many holes to deal with next offseason.
I was totally against a pass rusher in the draft until I actually did some due diligence on Harris.
Tankersley already getting a pick 6 in practice is so awesome to hear even if it was off a horrid Qb.
I truly believe Howard and Cordrea are going to be a great CB tandem for years.
With Jones and Mcdonald, we have legion of boom (Not as good but you get the point lol)
Ya I'm excited to say the least!!!
PHINS UP!!!!