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This loss hurts but its not the end of the world.

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Marino1384, Nov 9, 2014.

  1. Marino1384

    Marino1384 Member

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    We lost to a first place team on the road. Would of been great to get the win but we are still in it. The steelers loss to the jets was big. The good news is that it was a non conference loss. We are still 4-2 in the conference with the best record out of the wildcard teams besides the chiefs. Unfortuneately this means we do need to steal one vs the pats or broncos and win the games we should in order to get a playoff spot.
     
  2. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    It's not the loss as much as the way we lost. Just like the Packers game. We had it until the very, bitter end.

    Big game Thursday. We need to come out ready and wanting revenge.
     
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  3. invid

    invid Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Teams that consistently make the playoffs win these types of games.
     
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  4. JShady

    JShady Miami Heat lover

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    All I know is, we are getting better every year. Injuries are just messing us up big time. I would be okay with losing this game if we didn't lose Albert, losing him makes this game so much worse for me.
     
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  5. rdhstlr23

    rdhstlr23 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Completely agree. Detroit is a good football team, but if we wanted to compete with NE, needed to finish those two games particularly.
     
  6. Dorfdad

    Dorfdad Well-Known Member

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    Disagree this game cost us the playoff hunt we seeked...

    Back to 8-8 maybe...
     
  7. Kingtut561

    Kingtut561 New Member

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    How exactly?
     
  8. JShady

    JShady Miami Heat lover

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    With Buffalo losing also it didn't hurt us as much.
     
  9. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Funny all the games have gone as my predict the schedule thing went after Oakland.

    I should be betting these games :lol:
     
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  10. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Same for Pitt.
     
  11. JShady

    JShady Miami Heat lover

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    I sadly have us losing to the Bills this Thursday. Hope I'm wrong.
     
  12. RickyNeverInhaled

    RickyNeverInhaled Well-Known Member

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    I agree its not the end of the world. I'm just more pissed off that we are going to have to endure all the negative threads this week. The loss of Albert sucked, but we did a decent job filling in his shoes. Detroit definitely has a better pass rush. Just like the movies, Megatron struck first but Ultimus Grimes took care of business for the most part. We didn't get our butts kicked, we loss a close game to a good team. We have to win those type of games if we wanna be serious contenders though. I still think we will make the playoffs, but I have doubts about winning in the playoffs.
     
  13. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    I felt like Detroit should of won. They are a good team, @ home, after their bye week. It sucks to lose in the manner we did though. Another game we couldn't close out. But what really stings is the loss of Finnegan and Albert. Our secondary was much weaker after Finnegan left. And we lost a pro-bowl LT. Don't think that one needs an explanation...
     
  14. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    [video=youtube;_O1hM-k3aUY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1hM-k3aUY[/video]

    ARGH!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  15. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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    Detroit's a really good team. Can we stop acting like Miami hasn't beat any good teams this year? The schedule has been rough and will be for the next few weeks.
     
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  16. vt_dolfan

    vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Seriously.. Some people need to get a grip. We lost to a very good team....
     
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  17. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    Tough game. Well played and a bummer, but not one to pout about.
     
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  18. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

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    It was great the way they climbed back to take the lead, playing awesome D and that specials teams block. But we did not have any rhythm on offense all game, could not get anything going from the first snap.

    41 attempts 19 rushes. Lazor once again was afraid to allow the Oline to play physical up front and stick with the run more, and we ended up with less than 20 points, again, under the same unbalanced Lazor recipe.

    I think 2 of the 3 sacks were blown plays. On one of them RT ran right into 2 unblocked defenders. Either he did not get the call right or the Oline did not get the call right. Oline is depleted. Things like that piled up to affect efficiency, in addition to Lazor putting the Oline back on their heels all game.

    Loss is not disappointing. Loss of Albert is disappointing, and not playing balanced offense was disappointing.
    We know we have some young DBs who are struggling to make the transition and they were forced to play today. Wake and Vernon putting no pressure was disappointing.

    On the 3rd down play at 5 min drive, RT runs to his right and is late to find Landry, the pass is broken up, we punt.
    On the TD attempt to Clay, RT rolled right and was late with that pass as well. When he rolled today, he was late because he was looking elsewhere, he was uneasy perhaps. RT was not on top of his game today. These are the growing pains.
     
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  19. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    This. I expected them to lose both games. But then they led with a few minutes remaining. And settled for FG's toward the end of both, losing because the opponents were able to actually score TD's. Its that recurring theme that worries. Dolphins are going to need to win these close games and Tannehill is going to have to do what QB's like Stafford have done consistently.

    This loss isn't the end of the world, but a loss to Buffalo will. Good luck going on the road to Denver and New England. You need to go at least 10-6 in the AFC this year. 5-5 going into Denver would not be fun. Must win.
     
  20. jw3102

    jw3102 season ticket holder

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    Injuries are a major part of the game and they aren't messing up the Dolphins anymore than they are messing up other teams in the NFL. That is why you have 53 men on you roster. The best teams have players who can step in and make plays when the player in front of them goes down.

    As far as this team getting better, they are one game better in their won-loss.after nine games than they were last year. Whether they will end the season better than last year is still to be determined.

    To me it all about the teams record and whether or not they make the playoffs. Until they actually have a winning record and make the playoffs, it is far to early to say if this team is better than it has been in recent years.
     
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  21. Limbo

    Limbo Mad Stillz

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    Lost to a good team on the road. Not the end of the world at all.

    My only concern is the deflating nature of it, losing in the final minute and whatnot. Gotta hope that feeling doesn't carry into Thursday night, which is a must-win.
     
  22. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    RT got beat up today. I was impressed with his toughness cause he was knocked around a lot
     
  23. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

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    Yes he did. That was impressive. It was a tough physical game.
    I was also impressed with Wallace, Landry, Clay, RT, coming back, staying in it, in spite of being punched in the mouth early and throughout. It was good to see that kind of power and resolve, to raise the physicality and compete. That's a good sign.
     
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  24. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    I disagree. It's the end of the world. I'm calling my grandma to tell her I love her.

    youre welcome
     
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  25. Fin4Ever

    Fin4Ever Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    No YOU'RE WELCOME!!!
     
  26. Kud_II

    Kud_II Realist Division

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    No it'll be the end of the world when we get swept by Fluffalo on Thurs.
     
  27. PhinsMondayNitro

    PhinsMondayNitro Active Member

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    Let's be honest we're the 11th seed right now, we're not going to the playoffs. All this optimism is just ridiculous. Patriots already won the AFC East, Chiefs keep winning & the Bills will lock up the 6th seed. Tannehill is 1-4 against the Bills. The last time we beat a Peyton Manning led team was 2002 & the last time we beat the Ravens was 2007 which was our only win that season. Best case scenario we finish 8-8 with some pride.
     
  28. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    Well I'm thankful as **** that you're aren't giving the pregame pep talks to the team. What a breathe of fresh air.

    youre welcome
     
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  29. PhinsMondayNitro

    PhinsMondayNitro Active Member

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    *you aren't
    *Breath
    you're welcome

    Haven't been to the playoffs since 2008, last time we won a playoff game was 2000 with Jay Fiedler at the helm. Tannehill 20-21 as a starter that's mediocre at best.
     
  30. HogsHDFinsfan

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    Close games decide what kind of team you are. Winning or losing in a blowout doesnt require character; Tough games against good teams does . I think we can probably lose two more games the rest of the year to be a playoff team. Watching this team, I don't see it. But I've been wrong before. The good news is, we'll know Thur night. If we lose Thur, the season is over and yet again it will be time to get ready for a new coach and new QB.
     
  31. HogsHDFinsfan

    HogsHDFinsfan New Member

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    Exactly. Watching this game today makes one believe we are the same old Dolphins...Wannstedt, Sparano, Philbin...I don't see any difference in this team. Hopefully I am wrong. We'll know Thursday.
     
  32. GARDENHEAD

    GARDENHEAD Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    You're new here. Welcome. Enough with the spelling/grammar police crap. Everyone hates that guy. Don't be that guy.
     
  33. HogsHDFinsfan

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    Not trying to be a smart *** here...just curious...how are we better? Our oline is better, granted..but to what end? We're basically .500 team, very much like last year.
     
  34. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    True we lost a close game to a good team...but at some point we have to actually win these kinds of games. What hurts is that we shoot ourselves in the foot much more than we truly get beat. From Philbin's questionable timeouts to guys dropping catches and D's untimely collapsing, we've got to get it figured out. As others have said, we lose Thursday and we can stick a fork in the season.
     
  35. GARDENHEAD

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    Just because the record is the same ( and it's not. Yet. ) doesn't mean we're not improved. We have the number two defense in the league and our offense is much better.
     
  36. PhinsMondayNitro

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    I came here to have a professional discussion about the Dolphins, not ridiculed for my opinion. The facts are the facts & that's why I posted them. New England has won the division 5 straight seasons & 11 out of 14 since 2000. I'm just going by the numbers. You may not like it but history says they'll win again. It's hard being a Dolphins fan.
     
  37. resnor

    resnor Derp Sherpa

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    Nothing about your posts, style or substance, supports these claims. Right now, you come off as someone looking to troll.

    Congratulations.
     
  38. GARDENHEAD

    GARDENHEAD Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That's all well and good. But nobody likes grammar guy.
     
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  39. HogsHDFinsfan

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    There is a "general feeling" that losing to Detroit is ok, because they are a good team. Perhaps, but projections are that it will take ten wins to make the playoffs. If we lose to NE and DEN (good teams, like Detorit and GB)...we have to run the table against everyone else. How likely is that?
     
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