Too much positive press today.. This team needs to continue to act like an underdog and play with the same level of humility and workmanlike attitude that Philbin is preaching.

 

At this point I'm comfortable in saying that Tannehill is well on his way to being an above average NFL QB, ala Matt Schaub, Tony Romo, etc.

Considering his lack of experience, there is also still plenty of opportunity for him to progress and become an elite QB, as well.

Exciting time to be a Dolphin fan.

#extendireland

 

Matt Schaub is hardly above average, I followed the Texans/Tennessee game, Tennessee has a legit defense but Schaub continues to show what a bonehead he is. He is really holding back the Texans from taking the next step. He's the reason it baffles me when people say Houston is a contender. Really, got to be kidding me.

 

Thank you for not going after Flynn!

 

He's slightly above average IMO. He's consistently had a 90+ QBR every year with the Texans. I'm not sure Houston is a contender, but I still think Schaub is right around the 10th-15th best QB in the league.

 

What I do like about Tannehill and Luck, and I think they're the two best quarterbacks of their draft, is how focused they are on football. You have Russell Wilson, RG3 and that **** Colin getting exposed last night all focused on twitter, social media and endorsements, trademarking some bicep flex BS, and yet the two best quarterbacks of the draft are earning their stripes first in the NFL first and then they will rightfully go after all the extra stuff. They're classic and they're both the future of the NFL.

That read option **** is a gimmick and those three that depend on it are getting heavily exposed after a year of defensive coordinators catching on. Vince Young was probably the best quarterback I've seen run the read option in college and that **** got him no where in the big boys league.

By the way is Colin the only quarterback in the NFL that wears a lid? I seriously think this guy is too focused on being GQ in the sidelines. I know it sounds silly for me to ramble about it but get out of here with that.

 

I've been one of the most critical of Jeff Ireland on this board but I will acknowledge, so far his off season moves are paying dividends. Grimes and Clabo look very solid, and Wallace has been a game changer on offense, even last week. And so far, the line (specifically LT) hasn't been as bad as many of us were worried it could be.

It's also becoming clear that Ireland made the most important move any GM can make and that was finding a QB in Ryan Tannehill.

I'm not ready to jump on the #extendireland bandwagon yet though, as I know how quickly and horribly a 2-0 team can finish 7-9 (2010 anyone?)

 

Is it that hard to say "good"?

 

Disagree about Clabo. He's been our worst lineman so far this season.

 

Agree, Clabo looks to be Colombo 2.0 right now.

Nobody does more commercials than Peyton Manning. I think the commercial stuff can be overblown. We really have no way of knowing whether they're actually distracting a guy. They're all done in the offseason.

RG3 is having problems, but Russell Wilson and Kap getting exposed? I don't know about all that. Nobody plays well in Seattle. And Kap just threw for over 400 yards against a defense focused on making him a pocket QB. One season after being a hair away from a Super Bowl title. Both guys can sling it IMHO. Time will ultimately tell.

 

Too subjective IMO. You could be a good QB, but if there are 20 good ones in the league, thats probably not good enough.

 

Just imagine how good this offense would be if Keller was still around.

 

Haven't missed him yet. Clay has made all the plays.

 

I could certainly be wrong about Clabo, I don't really have any business evaluating the play of individual offensive lineman except where it's obvious to anyone watching the game.

 

I don't know, Clay has done a reasonable job so far if you ask me. he can only get better as his timing with RT does :)

 

Yeah, too much, too soon. This team has improved and IF the demise of the pasties comes to fruition (something I'll never bet on), then perhaps we have a chance in the division, but realistically, Cleveland is a team we should have beaten and Indy was a team, that we could have beaten if we'd played up to our potential. Now we face a team that is arguably better than we are, so let's see what happens next...however, putting my aqua sun glasses back on, if this D plays like it did at Cleveland and the O like in Indy....you just never know...

 

Clay has done better than expected. With Keller, we'd have expected the production and likely gotten it. Clay still has a moment or two that he reverts back to just a guy...Still need to see the consistency with him...

 

I dont see them changing that. I kinda see Philbins personality already. I mean...freakin Incognito didnt retaliate when he got a helmet swung at him We go into Indy...have the frustrations of not being able to get Luck down. Can you imagine how our defense was getting pissed..and we had 0 penalties.

That says alot IMO

 

I dont know man....5 catches for 54 yards against a very stingy Cleveland Defense...and 5 catches for 109...and a rushing TD in the two games he has started at TE?...Pretty freakin consistent if you ask me

 

Nods..I dont think you could have used Keller where you used Clay on his rushing TD yesterday either.

Call me crazy...but...Clay might actually open our offense up even more...then what Keller had done.

 

Having two TE threats is better than one i.e. Gronk/Hernandez

 

I think it's ok to rejoice and be excited. It's been awhile since we've had a reason to be happy and optimistic with this team.

Just as long as we keep it in perspective and not get too far ahead of ourselves.

But you better believe I'm smiling about the first two weeks.

 

WADR, screw that noise.

Be as excited as you want to be. We haven't been able to be in a long time. Throw caution to the wind and believe.

 

Yeah I'm gonna be pissed off about a loss no matter what and it isn't like I don't know what a losing season feels like if it happens

 

Exactly.

I don't understand this tempering enthusiasm that is rampant around here. We are 2-0 when most people expected us to be 0-2. We won fair and square and on the road. We have a staff that understands strategy and adjustments and how to develop talent. We are young and poised. We are a good team and getting better. We as fans have deserved this, and I'll be damned if I'm not going to enjoy it while its happening.

 

I agree. I felt after about 75% of last season that this is what he'll become, and I think that he's making progress in getting there. No shame in being the 10-15 range in NFL QBs, especially at a young age. I think that right now, Luck is an "8" who can become a 10, while Ryan is a 6 who can be an 8. You can win a lot of games with an 8 if he has the right team around him.

 

All I know is...

My weeks are a whole HELLLLLUVVAAAAA lot better after we win...then when we loose.

 

yeah i've noticed that too. It makes him look like he cares about looking "good" over all else. Not much of a story, but i agree it makes him look like an idiot

 

Well if everyone was the same this world would be a pretty boring place. Go ahead, I know you're just providing cover for when those photos of you in a Dolphins cheer leading outfit get leaked, but some like to go balls out and some like to relax, and see where it goes. Take it one day at a time. It's a war not a single battle. (Trying to think of any other sports cliches to use).

Me, I'll keep watching the games one week at a time, plus a bye week. Everybody's reaction is right. For them.

As for Keller/Clay some of you guys are missing the point. Weren't they planning on running two-TE sets here and there? The emergence of Clay actually makes the loss of Keller hurt worse. What could have been.

 

Relax or go balls out, I don't care. I just don't understand the point of trying to temper other people's enthusiasm which seems to happen here a lot.

 

If one walks into that stadium with reservations because they want to protect themselves, then shame on them, let it go man, just let it go.

And if it doesn't work out, take the hit..

 

Kinda like Sanchez with his matching hair bands?

The difference is Kap is not a poser.

 

Agreed. Just because someone is a sad sack that can't enjoy when the Dolphins are doing well, why ruin other people's fun?

 

I think Sims could be the second threat, we just haven't seen much of him yet - something I'm a little disappointed about. But I'm sure he'll get his chances - it's only been 2 games.

 

To me, the best part about following a sports team is the high you get when they are playing good, if not for that, then what's the point? That's why I don't understand when people want to play it cool, the hurt hurts no matter how excited you get, but now you're going through the hurt for reward. But if that's the way someone chooses to be a fan, then go for it, I won't stop them, i just don't understand it.

 

Agreed....but I think we find out what we truly have here in the next 3 weeks.

 

I agree. I was so happy after the Colts win yesterday I was shaking. That was awesome.