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Finally a HC who knows you have to stack talent to win in this league. No more big FA signing while leaving holes all over the place. No more hanging onto guys who are mediocre at best (Parker). Not being afraid to go big (Hill, Armstead, X). Understanding the value of solid role players like Smythe and Needham.

**** every HC we’ve had prior. McD is going to be successful if for no other reason than he’s got a roster with more talent on it than Fist Pump (RIP), Cam-Cam, Phailbin, Gas-ex or Flores were able to assemble. I could list many instances where we acquired a good player but let other good players walk, thereby not “stacking” our deck. McDaniels is the first guy in a long, long time who understands you need as many top players as you can afford.

I was for keeping Parker as a role player. But a 3rd? Great move.
 
Royal, I love your enthusiasm and I AM with you but, brother, don’t lie to yourself. We were also crazy about the coaches you mentioned.

Temper you expectations, fellas. This is what we do to ourselves. Then we miss the playoffs next year and you guys are getting the torches and pitchforks out of the tool shed and leaving them ready near the front door.

Watch the backlash I’m going to get with this post even though it’s happened time and time again.

Have at it:

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marino13zach54 said:
Royal, I love your enthusiasm and I AM with you but, brother, don’t lie to yourself. We were also crazy about the coaches you mentioned.

Temper you expectations, fellas. This is what we do to ourselves. Then we miss the playoffs next year and you guys are getting the torches and pitchforks out of the tool shed and leaving them ready near the front door.

Watch the backlash I’m going to get with this post even though it’s happened time and time again.
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No you're 100% right about the pattern you've described. It's legit happened with every HC since I've been posting on this board (2007). There's an initial optimism coupled with unrealistic expectations only to eventually lead to a mass souring and the pitchforks coming out.

But I don't care, because I'm an unabashed homer and the future in Miami is so bright I've got to wear aqua-and-orange coloured shades. I'm like a battered house wife: doesn't matter how many times the Fins rip my heart out, I always take them back and convince myself this time things are going to be different.
 
royalshank said:
Finally a HC who knows you have to stack talent to win in this league. No more big FA signing while leaving holes all over the place. No more hanging onto guys who are mediocre at best (Parker). Not being afraid to go big (Hill, Armstead, X). Understanding the value of solid role players like Smythe and Needham.

**** every HC we’ve had prior. McD is going to be successful if for no other reason than he’s got a roster with more talent on it than Fist Pump (RIP), Cam-Cam, Phailbin, Gas-ex or Flores were able to assemble. I could list many instances where we acquired a good player but let other good players walk, thereby not “stacking” our deck. McDaniels is the first guy in a long, long time who understands you need as many top players as you can afford.

I was for keeping Parker as a role player. But a 3rd? Great move.
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You gave nicknames to all the coaches except Flores. Worried he might sue you 2? 😄
 
marino13zach54 said:
Royal, I love your enthusiasm and I AM with you but, brother, don’t lie to yourself. We were also crazy about the coaches you mentioned.

Temper you expectations, fellas. This is what we do to ourselves. Then we miss the playoffs next year and you guys are getting the torches and pitchforks out of the tool shed and leaving them ready near the front door.

Watch the backlash I’m going to get with this post even though it’s happened time and time again.

Have at it:

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Fair enough!
 
marino13zach54 said:
Royal, I love your enthusiasm and I AM with you but, brother, don’t lie to yourself. We were also crazy about the coaches you mentioned.

Temper you expectations, fellas. This is what we do to ourselves. Then we miss the playoffs next year and you guys are getting the torches and pitchforks out of the tool shed and leaving them ready near the front door.

Watch the backlash I’m going to get with this post even though it’s happened time and time again.

Have at it:

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I have not been excited about a coach hire since Saban
 
marino13zach54 said:
Royal, I love your enthusiasm and I AM with you but, brother, don’t lie to yourself. We were also crazy about the coaches you mentioned.

Temper you expectations, fellas. This is what we do to ourselves. Then we miss the playoffs next year and you guys are getting the torches and pitchforks out of the tool shed and leaving them ready near the front door.

Watch the backlash I’m going to get with this post even though it’s happened time and time again.

Have at it:

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I have to agree with you. I have seen very few playoff calibur Dolphin teams in my lifetime. I like some of the moves we have made this off-season. We needed a starting caliber LT and got one. I do worry about his durability. If he goes down, we could be in trouble. Hopefully with better coaching, we can get more out of our O-line.. Hill was a great addition no question about that..

Signing X to a record contract, I don't agree with. He had 3 years remaining on his contract. So what if he didn't like it. He had no leverage. Those saying well we promised him a new contract. That promise should never have been made in the first place. Caving in to his demands sets a bad precedence for other players on our team. If you don't like your contract, whine about it to get more money...

Parker, I don't agree with trading him to a division rival. I'd rather keep him than trade him to a division rival. Why make the Patriots a better team? Parker is a good player, just gets injured all the time. Receiving a 3rd while trading away a 5th just doesn't do it for me. The argument that we needed the cap room. Yeah only because X needed more money. No he didn't!

Aside from those 2 moves, I am happy with the direction of the team. Hopefully it is enough to make the playoffs.
 
BONG SHULA said:
No you're 100% right about the pattern you've described. It's legit happened with every HC since I've been posting on this board (2007). There's an initial optimism coupled with unrealistic expectations only to eventually lead to a mass souring and the pitchforks coming out.

But I don't care, because I'm an unabashed homer and the future in Miami is so bright I've got to wear aqua-and-orange coloured shades. I'm like a battered house wife: doesn't matter how many times the Fins rip my heart out, I always take them back and convince myself this time things are going to be different.
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royalshank said:
Finally a HC who knows you have to stack talent to win in this league. No more big FA signing while leaving holes all over the place. No more hanging onto guys who are mediocre at best (Parker). Not being afraid to go big (Hill, Armstead, X). Understanding the value of solid role players like Smythe and Needham.

**** every HC we’ve had prior. McD is going to be successful if for no other reason than he’s got a roster with more talent on it than Fist Pump (RIP), Cam-Cam, Phailbin, Gas-ex or Flores were able to assemble. I could list many instances where we acquired a good player but let other good players walk, thereby not “stacking” our deck. McDaniels is the first guy in a long, long time who understands you need as many top players as you can afford.

I was for keeping Parker as a role player. But a 3rd? Great move.
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I hope you exclude Shula from that
 
finsgonewild said:
I have to agree with you. I have seen very few playoff calibur Dolphin teams in my lifetime. I like some of the moves we have made this off-season. We needed a starting caliber LT and got one. I do worry about his durability. If he goes down, we could be in trouble. Hopefully with better coaching, we can get more out of our O-line.. Hill was a great addition no question about that..

Signing X to a record contract, I don't agree with. He had 3 years remaining on his contract. So what if he didn't like it. He had no leverage. Those saying well we promised him a new contract. That promise should never have been made in the first place. Caving in to his demands sets a bad precedence for other players on our team. If you don't like your contract, whine about it to get more money...

Parker, I don't agree with trading him to a division rival. I'd rather keep him than trade him to a division rival. Why make the Patriots a better team? Parker is a good player, just gets injured all the time. Receiving a 3rd while trading away a 5th just doesn't do it for me. The argument that we needed the cap room. Yeah only because X needed more money. No he didn't!

Aside from those 2 moves, I am happy with the direction of the team. Hopefully it is enough to make the playoffs.
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