playoff hopes

[dolphins4life]

What do you all think?

I think it's slim because they have an insane schedule and the rest of the abc is really good

[MikeO]

Too early to tell its only Oct 6th. Schedule gets a lot easier from here on out.  TB, 2 vs Bills, 2 vs Jets, Panthers (who gave up 7 sacks today and Newton with 3 INT's and a lost fumble).....Miami can hopefully win some easy games vs lesser teams even with a poor o-line. The first 5 games were killer vs playoff level teams each week. Thankfully that's over now. Some easier weeks ahead.  New England is the best team they got left and of course they play them twice.

Miami will hang around I think and be in the thick of the wild card race and if they can beat NE at least once hopefully have an outside chance in the division. Pats have the Saints next week so hopefully they will lose again but ya never know.

[Dave Gray]

I disagree.  I was counting this Ravens game as a loss, but I think the rest of the schedule is a turd.  We're through the hard part.  Jets and buffalo twice + Pitt + Tampa + Carolina gets you to 10 wins, plus the Pats, SD, and Cincy aren't world beaters. 

[masterfins]

Maybe a little better hope since before the season started, but still only a 10 win season at best.  Divisional games are always tough, even if the opponent sucks.

[el diablo]

Playoffs? Are we talking playoffs?

[CF DolFan]

I think going into the season most people were going to judge it off of the growth of Tannehill. After a surprisingly successful start people started talking division winner and Super bowl contender (speaking generally of fans). 

The truth is we are much better than last year and should be even better next year with hopeful upgrades to the O-line and DBs as well as adding some depth. 

[hordman]

I think going into the season most people were going to judge it off of the growth of Tannehill. After a surprisingly successful start people started talking division winner and Super bowl contender (speaking generally of fans). 

The truth is we are much better than last year and should be even better next year with hopeful upgrades to the O-line and DBs as well as adding some depth. 

Well said.  I think the last 2 games have shown some growing pains for this team.  Had some key injuries yesterday and it showed up in the 2nd half.  Wake (1 series) and Ellerbe (out 2nd half) are huge playmakers and were missed.  The opposing offense is definitely aware of Wake when he's in the game. When he's not, out pass rush is not as effective.

The OL has to be upgraded either with the draft or FA next year.  Maybe during the BYE week , they either make a trade (doubtful) or mix up the lineup to make some improvements.  Looking back, getting Branden Albert was prob the right move and we didn't make it. 

Yesterday's game was frustrating cause it seemed we gained some mo' before HT with the 13-6 lead and then the Refs gave it back with some really bad PI calls that really calls into question whether these guys know what a PI really is.  The game is moving at a break neck pace and we got 50-60 yr old guys running down the field trying to analyze a split-sec play.

3-2 is not a bad start, but we're greedy as Phins fan and would ahve liked to be 4-1 heading into the break.  If the extra week off can get some guys healthy and we can come out and rip off 3 or 4 wins over the next month, that will be great.

Have to wait and see what moves they make during the break, not only with the OL, but also with some of the play-calling.  Got away from the run yesterday as well, whcih made us one-dimensional, not a strong suit for MIA.

Go Phins

[Landshark]

I disagree.  I was counting this Ravens game as a loss, but I think the rest of the schedule is a turd.  We're through the hard part.  Jets and buffalo twice + Pitt + Tampa + Carolina gets you to 10 wins, plus the Pats, SD, and Cincy aren't world beaters. 

I agree with this perspective.  The trouble is, ten wins won't necessarily get you to the playoffs.

[Dave Gray]

^ True.

However, when looking at our chances, I'm counting 10 wins without having to beat anyone who is better than you.  And you have 2 chances against NE, one against SD, and one against Cincy to get to 11 (or make up a bad week.)

It's a pretty good place to be in.

[EKnight]

I don't believe Miami gets 4 wins from the Jets and Bills. They both have strong pass rushes. Miami has a paper mâché O line. I think if you're counting those as wins, that's a mistake. -EK

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I don't believe Miami gets 4 wins from the Jets and Bills. They both have strong pass rushes. Miami has a paper mâché O line. I think if you're counting those as wins, that's a mistake. -EK

And you can take it to the bank that Rex is going to blitz like crazy, after he sees the tape on your oline.  If the Fins don't fix that in hurry, you can stop worrying about the playoffs cause Tanny  will be on ir

[MikeO]

And you can take it to the bank that Rex is going to blitz like crazy, after he sees the tape on your oline.  If the Fins don't fix that in hurry, you can stop worrying about the playoffs cause Tanny  will be on ir

Every team will blitz from here on out, not just the Jets/Rex. I mean the first Jets game isnt till Dec 1st I think our fate whether we have a realistic shot at the playoffs will be long decided by then

The Jets problem is can their offense score vs our defense and the answer is no, which makes those 2 games winnable/easy for Miami. Bills with the same problem. Jeff Tuel at QB vs the Fins defense in 2 weeks....I like the Fins chances of winning. I don't care how bad our o-line is!!

[masterfins]

I don't believe Miami gets 4 wins from the Jets and Bills. . -EK

Well you can chalk up the 12/22 game @ the Bills as a loss, since I'm going to that game.  The Fins always lose @ Buffalo when I go to that game.

[EKnight]

I'm going on record as saying that I don't believe, necessarily, that Miami can't go 4-0 across those games, but it's foolish to look at teams that match up favorably with the Dolphins biggest weakness and chalk up four wins. Even when the Pats were clearly a much better team than Miami in years past, I seem to recall Miami playing them tough and winning games they probably shouldn't have because NE specifically matched up poorly with Miami- and oddly enough it was pass rush again. -EK

[MikeO]

Well you can chalk up the 12/22 game @ the Bills as a loss, since I'm going to that game.  The Fins always lose @ Buffalo when I go to that game.

If EJ Manuel is playing Buffalo will play Miami tough. If he is out for the season and doesn't return Miami will beat Buffalo and the combo of Jeff Tuel/Pat White