2015 Playoffs FIN-ished!

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8 years ago

The 2015 road to the playoffs just ran out of steam and died at Meadowlands stadium – and with it this era of the Miami Dolphins.

All of coach Campbell’s mojo and intensity wasn’t enough to keep the machine running even in this most dire moment and Alamo of the season. Campbell looked as worn as his team, who were riddled with injuries nearly as bad as they were riddled by their former wide receiver Brandon Marshall. PLEASE, this isn’t a hit job on my beloved Fins…it’s the hard truth that once Philbin’s was exiled we got to see if it was coach or team – in part it was coaching, and in part it was also team: in totality it was a hope that turned to disaster. BUT, as the failings go beyond simply coaching and it’s not to say that replacing Lazor and another draft MIGHT create a better team: it would. Again, that word BUT comes crashing the party with “but it might not” and “but even if we get better, it might not be enough to capture a championship”!

BUT, is the operative word when it comes to the Dolphins. Tanny has some really nice moments, BUT they are nearly always interspersed with disaster that puts points on the board for the other team and kills momentum at crucial moments. Coach Campbell has a great personality and relates to the players, BUT due to inexperience or inability he can’t seem to scheme his way to victory. The defense has tremendous players like Jenkins, Suh and Jones, BUT they are counterbalanced by near voids at CB and LB. We have a deep, young and talented WR core, BUT we have an offensive line that even though it has been given high picks and high priced players, for lack of a better term, is offensive.

Next year…as that is all that’s relevant in the grand scheme of things, we will be older and more expensive. Grimey has been great, BUT he is no longer a number one corner and next year he will be less than this year. Cameron Wake is a true pillar of the Dolphin’s lore, BUT he took the worst injury a fast twitch player can take and is entering the final, expensive year of his contract in his mid thirties. Albert is a fantastic left tackle for a west coast pass oriented offense, BUT we see it isn’t the most conducive style for the team and QB. Miller can do great things when he wants and is given space, BUT he will be looking for a big contract next year and the risk and price is too much for a team over the cap and rebuilding. I could go on, BUT any more is redundant and too painful.

What this team needs, it might not be able to get – BUT I pray it does as it’s high time. We need a master stroke, nothing else will do. We need a great coach…not a good one, BUT a great one. We also need a personnel office with a true eye for talent that can hit high percentages on late round picks and nail the top two picks nearly every draft. BUT, the dismal part is manifold: we have a convoluted structure with an owner who is near inept when it comes to making the right choices for his franchise. I don’t fault Ross’ heart or want to be great, BUT I do fault his leadership in making it happen. Would greatness want to come to Miami and who even the best sportsbook or the best bookie software like www.AcePerHead.com, we get a double dose in both coaching and front office?

I’ve been a Dolphins fan since 78′ and I’ll admit after 2000 I have become more and more jaded – but being jaded isn’t due to lack of love. I love my Fins as I love football…it has absorbed a HUGE portion of my life stretching back to my childhood, BUT I came to a point years ago where that love can operate with truth. This offseason will determine the success of the next half decade plus, BUT if we somehow make the right choices, this next half decade could be a good one. BUT, the thing that will keep me on pins and needles is…will we. Either way, Dolphins I love you – GO FINS!!!

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