Yup, thats what it says... Well just some reporter, but I tend to agree with his point of view. No more settling in hopes of next year, I accepted last season before it began as being average, but i did that in hopes that they can begin to reap rewards now, not in another year or two...



http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-miami-dolphins-must-make-playoffs-no-excuses-20130808,0,5568571.story

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Not only did they go out and sign pretty much everyone they wanted in FA, but also pulled off a trade and picked up the guy they really wanted in the draft. Taking into consideration the current state of the jets and bills, and possibly even trouble with the cheatriots, and I don't see how anyone could consider it a successful season without playoffs.

If not this season, when?

It's make or break for Ireland. Philbin and his crew seem to be doing well with they players they have. If these acquisitions don't get them to the playoffs this year, time find someone who can get the right guys.

I'm optimistic though. The only position that worries me is LT. I don't think they needed to get a LT in the first round, but doesn't look like the addressed the position at all really. We will see.
Go Dolphins!

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What I saw in that first preseason game really worries me. Anything less than the playoffs this season is a failure given all the talent that we brought in, and the way they played on Sunday just isn't going to cut it.

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Making the playoffs is a realistic expectation this year............significant upgrades at key positions, 9 of our opponents were sub 500 last year and the AFC as a whole is down. That being said, I'm not going to support wholesale changes if the team goes 9-7. I like the way Ross put it, they're building an organization to be a consistent contender going forward.

Or else what? Are we going to send another coaching staff packing? My feeling is Philbin gets until next season to make something happen. Ireland...that's another story. This might be the make or break season for him.

Personally, I don't see why anything in the first preseason game worries anyone. Weren't there like 9 guys sitting? It might speak to depth issues but that's what these games are really about...finding out which players are going to be backups. If we're trying to figure out who the starters are, this team won't sniff the playoffs.

I agree, the first couple are just to really get an idea of the guys who are "on the bubble" as the put it.

I did see them mix Keller in a few times tho, I was thinking they are just giving him some reps to work on plays.. Maybe blocking assignments or simple routes, or just loosening him up..
Also we only really see our base offense and defense, its rare that they do much else.

I am basing my point on actions made by the GM/coaches, and I expect a 10 win season because they have "his guys" in place to run "his system" and I dont think they need more time to "put it all together"
IMO they traded playmakers when they were in need of them, let solid guys walk over peanut money, and basically ignored the fact that they just let a 65 million dollar 1st overall draft pick walk after 4 years and replaced him with a guy who looked bad filling in last year. I never said it before, but darn do I wish we drafted Matt Ryan now...

Your guys, your system, prove your worth...

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That game didn't mean too much......I watched some of the replay today. The O-line actually had good push on those runs with Miller..Even the fumble play

The Dolphins will go as far as Tannehill takes them.

No offense ..... but as I've previously stated, that is pure "impatience" talking. On what planet do teams consistently vie for playoff berths after re-stocking not one, not two, not three, but FOUR units on the squad (TE, WR, OL, CB)???? .......and a team with a second year QB to boot! Only ones we catch doin' it already have upper echelon experienced QB's at the helm.

Dragging the past transgressions of previous regimes into what Philbin and Co. are working on now is a complete FAIL on the part of the fan base. When it comes to what takes place out there on the football field, they are not correlated. It takes time to build chemistry and to execute the playbook both offensively and defensively and playoff-caliber level. We're talking almost 10-12 guys who are either new faces to the team or are manning a position they've never started the season at.

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Martin may not be looking that good, but at least he won't be a wasted $65m on a guy who won't be in football in 18 months.

Get over Long. St. Louis made a bad decision in signing him. Ireland made a good decision in letting him walk, even if his best option at LT was me.

Personally I think some are just making excuses, so use to being mediocre that you wont even hold these people accountable...

They rebuilt units by choice, not force. They cleansed the roster of some of the best talent and now I am being an impatient fan..

Really? A miami dolphins fan, impatient.... They havent won a title since I was in diapers, cant get much more patient...

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When Long is injured by week 10 the memory of him will be long gone. Pun completely intended.

I was thinking when the Dolphins win 10 games and make the playoffs the memory will be gone..

Im sick of using someone elses pain as our pleasure...

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Peyton Manning went 2/5 in his start. Weeden went 10/13 for over 100 yards and a TD in the first half of his preseason game. It's nothing to worry about bro. The Falcons scored 3 pts in the first half and were booed by their home crowd...and this is only a preseason game. People overreact, it's fine.

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