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Zim’s Grades For The Game: Wild Card Edition

phinsforlife said:
PS Tua sucked so badly again we were basically shut out, our only points came on the deep ball to Tyreek which was a god awful pass underthrown by about 10 yards which i could do. better lucky than good I guess!

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Again, I can’t argue the point. I refuse to defend Tua ever again.
 
DZimmer000 said:
It’s time for the final grades of the season. The 4th coldest playoff game of all time was played in K.C. Tonight. It should have been played in Miami in 65 degree weather but our coaching staff and our QB choked away a 3 game lead in the division. The only word I can come up with is pathetic. On to the grades:

QB — F : If there were a grade lower than F, Tua would be getting it. Awful. Absolutely awful. The past 3 weeks for Tua have been sobering to say the least. There is no way I would pay Tua this offseason. Absolutely 0 Chance. Looking back…Tua was only good against the weak “Joe Dolfans” of the league. Against any team over 500…Tua was awful the entire season. Tonight was the pinnacle. I think we’ve seen Tua’s ceiling and that’s just not good enough. I don’t know what we do at QB going forward, but I do know it’s going to be a very rough offseason around here.

RB’s — C : These guys actually had a decent first half. Regardless, I’m not going to penalize them for running behind an Eichenberg centered OL. The future is actually bright here. If we can get another tackle and guard that are worth a ****, Achane can be VERY scary next year. Unfortunately, no one on this team was scary tonight.

TE — D + : This is definitely a place to upgrade next year. The blocking was average and their receiving abilities just aren’t there. They were their usual below average selves again tonight.

WR — D : At least Tyreek got his. He definitely wasn’t perfect but he was the only receiver that made a play. I’m not sure how having Waddle and Hill out there we didn’t have someone open all game….But keep in mind we had an awful QB throwing the ball tonight. A “D” is a solid grade here taking Tua into account.

OL — F : Just not good enough by the entire interior OL. Eichenberg must be cut this offseason. He’s a clown. Hunt had a horrible game. We need a tackle and a guard this offseason. Not to mention, we also need a center because Williams is a free agent. I know we have to keep Armstead around another year…But I really wish we could cut the cord on him. This is going to be a very rough rebuild on this line.

DL — D : No pash rush at all the entire night. Wilkins wants top 5 DT money? In my opinion, NO CHANCE. The only time anyone noticed him is when he got flagged for the roughing the passer call. He’s nowhere near a top 5 DT in the league. The only guy I keep is Sieler. He’s a dawg. Period. Time for a refresh of the entire DL.

LB’s — D : Duke Riley is absolutely clueless out there. On top of that the two hand touch of Mahomes was pathetic. I’m not sure how the best TE in the league is that wide open play after play….But that was an awful look for our LB’s. We need another edge rushing LB this year and definitely we need a MLB that can play the game. Not great tonight.

DB’s — D - : The rookie Rice tore this entire group to pieces. Is he that good? Obviously, these guys had no pass rush to help them out either. This isn’t breaking news but Kohou isn’t it. However, I actually like our secondary going into next year. One thing to mention though is Howard has to go in my opinion. We’re paying him a lot of money and he’s on the training table more than Armstead. OK…I exaggerate to make a point. But you know what I mean.

ST’s — D - : The only thing saving them from the F is Berrios. Bailey averaged about 6 yards per punt and while Butker was driving kicks through the end zone, Sanders was having trouble making it to the 20 yard line. If I’m in charge, Sanders and Bailey are cut tomorrow. Crossman doesn’t even get on the plane back to Miami.

Coaching — F : Again, Fangio did what he could with what little he had. He at least dialed up some blitzes. Regardless, I still blame him for the Titans loss. So…I’m not over that yet. McGenius? He proved he’s anything but. Can someone please explain to me why, with 10:30 on the clock in the 4th quarter and down by 3 scores…We didn’t run the hurry up? Anyone? That alone is a total failure. The play calling has sucked the past 3 games. While It’s too early to fire him… his seat should be getting warm next year if we can’t man up against a decent team. We’ll see what he comes up with next year… But as of now….I’m not impressed.

Conclusion: An absolute pathetic ending to what was a promising season. It’s distressing to me because I thought we had our QB. Now, I really doubt we do. I thought we had a very good HC. Now, I’m not so sure. When I look ahead, I’m not a feeling very positive. We’re over the cap. We have a lot of dead weight signed to some very long term deals that are tough to get out of. We have some young talent that really should get paid… But I’m afraid we don’t have enough of it. It all equals a very tough job ahead for a GM that has never really impressed me much. Regardless, I’ll always be a Dolphins fan and I’ll always love hanging out with you degenerates (Except for Joe Dolfan….He’s weak). Here’s to a good offseason….We’re gonna need it.
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We wanted to believe they were ascending (at least I did), they were giving us evidence, albeit against poor teams, that they were fresh, new and exciting and had something the league couldn't stop...then it got stopped...in its tracks...multiple times...and there were no answers.

Something's got to change for next year, and I highly doubt it will. Purgatory again.
 
mandal24 said:
McDaniel should get coach of the year for what he was able to accomplish with Tua.

He turned an average qb with below average physical traits into a pro bowler. Imagine what he could do with a real qb

Mcdaniel was hiding tua all game bc he had no choice... ffs, tua couldn't properly and consistely throw a 2 yard screen pass without the wind knocking it down. it's embarrassing. it looked like me throwing with my left hand
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This is exactly why I don't understand all the hate a young HC is getting. Yes, his playcalling is immature, what did you expect, he is a young offensive HC. He will learn.

Tua...I like the kid as a person. As QB, sorry metrics exist for reasons, and years ago I said he just didn't have "IT". We need to find a QB...
 
We can't run a hurry up, in-game management has been a disaster from day 1. Last year's wildcard game we were led to believe it was because of Skylar that was total BS.

Even if we could run a hurry up you'd see screen left, screen right, screen left, run a pattern short of the sticks.
 
lotion said:
We can't run a hurry up, in-game management has been a disaster from day 1. Last year's wildcard game we were led to believe it was because of Skylar that was total BS.

Even if we could run a hurry up you'd see screen left, screen right, screen left, run a pattern short of the sticks.
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It is incomprehensible that an NFL head coach/play caller is incapable of running a hurry-up offense.
 
lotion said:
We can't run a hurry up, in-game management has been a disaster from day 1. Last year's wildcard game we were led to believe it was because of Skylar that was total BS.

Even if we could run a hurry up you'd see screen left, screen right, screen left, run a pattern short of the sticks.
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Sure seems that way doesn't it? Very frustrating.
 
DZimmer000 said:
Coaching — F : Again, Fangio did what he could with what little he had. He at least dialed up some blitzes. Regardless, I still blame him for the Titans loss. So…I’m not over that yet. McGenius? He proved he’s anything but. Can someone please explain to me why, with 10:30 on the clock in the 4th quarter and down by 3 scores…We didn’t run the hurry up? Anyone? That alone is a total failure. The play calling has sucked the past 3 games. While It’s too early to fire him… his seat should be getting warm next year if we can’t man up against a decent team. We’ll see what he comes up with next year… But as of now….I’m not impressed.
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McDaniel got worse from last year and he is dragging Tua down with his insistent on calling plays. He needs be remove form all play calling is the absolute worst at it wrong play and it takes forever to get a play in. He is clueless.
 
dreamblk said:
McDaniel got worse from last year and he is dragging Tua down with his insistent on calling plays. He needs be remove form all play calling is the absolute worst at it wrong play and it takes forever to get a play in. He is clueless.
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For me, getting a delay of game penalty in a hurry-up situation was the final straw.
 
ForksPhin said:
For me, getting a delay of game penalty in a hurry-up situation was the final straw.
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At this point the false-starts, illegal formations, delay-of-games are inexcusable. Two years in this system, and this **** still happens at very inopportune times...that's on the coach...but I bet the offense all can tell you who McD's favorite rapper is.
 
Coaching:
Fangio actually called a good game and adjusted by blitzing more which held KC to field goals more often. Drag routes and crossers kill this team because they are so bad in zone , no anticipation, slow reactions.
McDaniel: started by deferring which was a mistake that put us down 7. Outside zone runs and horizontal throws with corners in press coverage, started too many series with behind the sticks. Offense scored its only points on an under throw Hill made a great adjustment too. Went 0-4 on 3rd downs in first half, scored 0 in the second half, again. It was a total offensive failure.
ST: total failure coach and kickers need to go.
QB play:
This team needed to see Tua make it thru a season healthy and we did but what we learned is that while he can drop a nice pass in once and a while, his limitations will never make him a QB that can win a SB. That 4th and 2 throw to Hill where Tua was late and allowed the defender to recover from a collision is indicative of his processing. He is too easily neutralized by good defenses with good coordinators. When you are putting up QBR in the 60’s when your team needs you to perform you are showing that your just not the guy.
 
DZimmer000 said:
It’s time for the final grades of the season. The 4th coldest playoff game of all time was played in K.C. Tonight. It should have been played in Miami in 65 degree weather but our coaching staff and our QB choked away a 3 game lead in the division. The only word I can come up with is pathetic. On to the grades:

QB — F : If there were a grade lower than F, Tua would be getting it. Awful. Absolutely awful. The past 3 weeks for Tua have been sobering to say the least. There is no way I would pay Tua this offseason. Absolutely 0 Chance. Looking back…Tua was only good against the weak “Joe Dolfans” of the league. Against any team over 500…Tua was awful the entire season. Tonight was the pinnacle. I think we’ve seen Tua’s ceiling and that’s just not good enough. I don’t know what we do at QB going forward, but I do know it’s going to be a very rough offseason around here.

RB’s — C : These guys actually had a decent first half. Regardless, I’m not going to penalize them for running behind an Eichenberg centered OL. The future is actually bright here. If we can get another tackle and guard that are worth a ****, Achane can be VERY scary next year. Unfortunately, no one on this team was scary tonight.

TE — D + : This is definitely a place to upgrade next year. The blocking was average and their receiving abilities just aren’t there. They were their usual below average selves again tonight.

WR — D : At least Tyreek got his. He definitely wasn’t perfect but he was the only receiver that made a play. I’m not sure how having Waddle and Hill out there we didn’t have someone open all game….But keep in mind we had an awful QB throwing the ball tonight. A “D” is a solid grade here taking Tua into account.

OL — F : Just not good enough by the entire interior OL. Eichenberg must be cut this offseason. He’s a clown. Hunt had a horrible game. We need a tackle and a guard this offseason. Not to mention, we also need a center because Williams is a free agent. I know we have to keep Armstead around another year…But I really wish we could cut the cord on him. This is going to be a very rough rebuild on this line.

DL — D : No pash rush at all the entire night. Wilkins wants top 5 DT money? In my opinion, NO CHANCE. The only time anyone noticed him is when he got flagged for the roughing the passer call. He’s nowhere near a top 5 DT in the league. The only guy I keep is Sieler. He’s a dawg. Period. Time for a refresh of the entire DL.

LB’s — D : Duke Riley is absolutely clueless out there. On top of that the two hand touch of Mahomes was pathetic. I’m not sure how the best TE in the league is that wide open play after play….But that was an awful look for our LB’s. We need another edge rushing LB this year and definitely we need a MLB that can play the game. Not great tonight.

DB’s — D - : The rookie Rice tore this entire group to pieces. Is he that good? Obviously, these guys had no pass rush to help them out either. This isn’t breaking news but Kohou isn’t it. However, I actually like our secondary going into next year. One thing to mention though is Howard has to go in my opinion. We’re paying him a lot of money and he’s on the training table more than Armstead. OK…I exaggerate to make a point. But you know what I mean.

ST’s — D - : The only thing saving them from the F is Berrios. Bailey averaged about 6 yards per punt and while Butker was driving kicks through the end zone, Sanders was having trouble making it to the 20 yard line. If I’m in charge, Sanders and Bailey are cut tomorrow. Crossman doesn’t even get on the plane back to Miami.

Coaching — F : Again, Fangio did what he could with what little he had. He at least dialed up some blitzes. Regardless, I still blame him for the Titans loss. So…I’m not over that yet. McGenius? He proved he’s anything but. Can someone please explain to me why, with 10:30 on the clock in the 4th quarter and down by 3 scores…We didn’t run the hurry up? Anyone? That alone is a total failure. The play calling has sucked the past 3 games. While It’s too early to fire him… his seat should be getting warm next year if we can’t man up against a decent team. We’ll see what he comes up with next year… But as of now….I’m not impressed.

Conclusion: An absolute pathetic ending to what was a promising season. It’s distressing to me because I thought we had our QB. Now, I really doubt we do. I thought we had a very good HC. Now, I’m not so sure. When I look ahead, I’m not a feeling very positive. We’re over the cap. We have a lot of dead weight signed to some very long term deals that are tough to get out of. We have some young talent that really should get paid… But I’m afraid we don’t have enough of it. It all equals a very tough job ahead for a GM that has never really impressed me much. Regardless, I’ll always be a Dolphins fan and I’ll always love hanging out with you degenerates (Except for Joe Dolfan….He’s weak). Here’s to a good offseason….We’re gonna need it.
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Totally agree with everything you stated brother.
 
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