So do people still think Miami is the worst team in the NFL?

Warpticon · Joined: 21 May 2010 Posts: 1061

Just curious, since apparently a LOT of people here were super convinced the Dolphins would challenge for the #1 pick next year. I didn't argue, but I asked people why, and never got an answer. Same thing regarding how Tannehill would be a bust, was a reach, etc. I made a thread asking why people thought he wouldn't amount to much, and specifically why so many thought a guy like Jake Locker was a solid prospect when he was less productive than Tannehill in spite of far more experience. Again, I got no answers.

I wasn't really trying to start an argument or play the homer, but I couldn't figure out why people were automatically pushing a team that was dead average last year all the way to the top of the draft when their only meaningful loss was Brandon Marshall. Marshall's a good receiver, but he's not from-average-to-worst-in-league-if-he-leaves good.

In any case, Miami is 1-3 right now, but they could very easily be 3-1. They have the best run defense in the league and the #3 rushing attack. They are not perfect, and they haven't taken advantage of all their opportunities. Nevertheless, it seems clear to me that they are not bad. So, for those who thought Miami would be terrible this year, has your opinion changed? If so, what changed it?

Superman(DH23) · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:24 am Post subject:

no, its the Saints, really. They can't stop anybody, 0 pressure, I mean 0. Offense is completely discombobulated.
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coors · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 6367 Location: Atlanta

I would say the worst team is Cleveland. They are 0-4, and IMO have just looked terrible all year. Even though the Aints are 0-4 also, I don't have them in the same boat as Cleveland or the other teams with a pretty bad record.
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davin fanatic · Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 1318

Miami was as good of a choice as any coming into the year. A rookie QB, mostly 3rd string WR's, a new HC, and a relatively no-name defense. They were comparable to Jax of last year, expect MJD was a more proven commodity than Bush.

Right now I'd say it's a toss-up between Jax, Cle, KC, Ten, and sadly, my Raiders.
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Dolphin Dude · Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 3045

The Dolphins are definitely not the worst team in the NFL. Even though we are 1-3 we lost to a great Cardinals team, a super bowl caliber Texans team and a real NFL kicker away from a Jets win. Tannehill has shown so much potential it's crazy. 2 of his interceptions were batted passes and one of his interception's this past weekend was because Hartline fell down on his route and the DB just made a great play. His turnover stats honestly look much worse than they seem. He DOES MAKE ROOKIE MISTAKES don't get me wrong, but the kid is crazy good with pressure in his face, read some stat that hes one of the top QB's in the NFL against the blitz. He's mobile and makes some crazy throws with a laser arm that makes me excited for the future.

not to mention our defense is great upfront and we are a pass rusher and some secondary changes away from being elite
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Jeebs · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 2401

I thought the Browns had the honor of being the favorite for the #1 pick going into the season. Still do.
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DontTazeMeBro · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 20513 Location: 321

Dolphins defensive numbers are pretty fantastic. Definitely not the worst team. But I don't think they are good, nor do I believe in Tannehill.
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glenearl18 · Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 153

No, it's the Jets. I've never seen a worse offense in my life.

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JamesBlood · Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Posts: 32

They were still a legitimate pick preseason. Tannehill only got limited reps in college thanks to starting out as a WR, so even if you thought he wouldn't bust, it was reasonable to expect him to have a rough rookie season. Reggie Bush has been A LOT better than anyone could have reasonably expected. The Jets are bad, Oakland is bad, Houston destroyed them, Arizona I can't for the life of me figure out.

I don't think they are the worst team in football, that's probably Cleveland, although the Titans have been looking amazingly bad, too. But I do think that it was a legitimate assumption in the off season.

scar988 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 28721 Location: Charleston, SC

It's the browns.
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