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The Real Problems

FinFan57 said:
As we all sober up from the hangover we felt Sunday morning after watching our beloved Dolphins give away the football 7 times, Nick Saban is faced with the reality of finding 53 players that are worth keeping, rather than cutting players with great talent. Make no mistake about it, this is (and there can be no doubt) a rebuilding year. That said, here are the real problems facing us this year.

1) The Miami Dolphins have replaced more players than any team in the NFL this year.
2) It appears 7 out of 11 starters from last year's offense and defense (14 out of 22 total) will be replaced this year. That comes to about a 64% turnover in less than a year. Tough for any team to make that adjustment.
3) We may find a servicable QB in Feeley or Frerotte, but we do not have a true starting QB, any team's most important position.
4) Unless McKinney sticks (and I hope not), 3 out of 5 starters from last year's O-line will change this year (60% turnover). Houck is a great coach, but he is not a magician. It takes time for an O-line to come together. Unfortunately, an offense is built around the O-line, without good line play, everything else suffers.
5) We play in the best division in the NFL. The other 3 teams in our division could all be playoff teams this year.

On a positive note, we have one of the best coaching staffs in the NFL, our defense appears to be much better than we thought they might be. Our special teams should be very solid and we have a lot of good, young players who will improve with time. Our backfield could evolve into one of the most talented in the NFL, if they have reasonable blocking. I'm also encouraged by Boston's progress. We could have a very nice 3-receiver set if we get the blocking.

I agree with Saban (not that he really cares). In spite of the many challenges we will face this year, if our O-line comes together, amazingly, I still think we could do very well. If that happens, it will be a major tribute to Saban and staff to overcome a 60+% turnover, compete in the toughest division in football, and assemble a young staff into a new system with great success. Here's hoping......
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Nice one.:)
 
FinFan57 said:
As we all sober up from the hangover we felt Sunday morning after watching our beloved Dolphins give away the football 7 times, Nick Saban is faced with the reality of finding 53 players that are worth keeping, rather than cutting players with great talent. Make no mistake about it, this is (and there can be no doubt) a rebuilding year. That said, here are the real problems facing us this year.

1) The Miami Dolphins have replaced more players than any team in the NFL this year.
2) It appears 7 out of 11 starters from last year's offense and defense (14 out of 22 total) will be replaced this year. That comes to about a 64% turnover in less than a year. Tough for any team to make that adjustment.
3) We may find a servicable QB in Feeley or Frerotte, but we do not have a true starting QB, any team's most important position.
4) Unless McKinney sticks (and I hope not), 3 out of 5 starters from last year's O-line will change this year (60% turnover). Houck is a great coach, but he is not a magician. It takes time for an O-line to come together. Unfortunately, an offense is built around the O-line, without good line play, everything else suffers.
5) We play in the best division in the NFL. The other 3 teams in our division could all be playoff teams this year.

On a positive note, we have one of the best coaching staffs in the NFL, our defense appears to be much better than we thought they might be. Our special teams should be very solid and we have a lot of good, young players who will improve with time. Our backfield could evolve into one of the most talented in the NFL, if they have reasonable blocking. I'm also encouraged by Boston's progress. We could have a very nice 3-receiver set if we get the blocking.

I agree with Saban (not that he really cares). In spite of the many challenges we will face this year, if our O-line comes together, amazingly, I still think we could do very well. If that happens, it will be a major tribute to Saban and staff to overcome a 60+% turnover, compete in the toughest division in football, and assemble a young staff into a new system with great success. Here's hoping......
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very nice post!
 
ch19079 said:
i disagree with the "best coaching staff in the NFL" part. but that was a well said post.

and the fins needed to change a lot of players after last season.
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Name a better coaching staff. Between Saban, Houck, and Linehan, there isn't a better staff in the league right now.
 
ch19079 said:
i disagree with the "best coaching staff in the NFL" part. but that was a well said post.

and the fins needed to change a lot of players after last season.
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well it IS the "most expensive" ...although that doesn't guarantee success, it certainly shows that huizenga is fully committed to the dolphins returning to form and going beyond what we've done in the past.

not all owners would pony up the kinda cash wayne has for staphing personnel
 
TGall13 said:
Name a better coaching staff. Between Saban, Houck, and Linehan, there isn't a better staff in the league right now.
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Take your pick...he's never been the head coach of an NFL team, so that's asinine to call them the best coaching staff. Wait till he has atleast a year under his belt before you offer up that gem
 
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