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"Fin D wrote:

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

"maynard wrote:

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.

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

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.

Why not hope? Why not show enthusiasm? However optimistic or pessimistic we are, it has no outcome on the field... Keeping things in perspective to me is in just realizing this is just a game. This isn't real world drama or politics. There is no reason to get too high or too low, as this is just a pass-time activity. Keep perspective on your real life and family, and football is sure to follow. As for being a fan... I'm all in!

"Vertical Limit wrote:

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.

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

"Fin D wrote:

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.

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.

"jdang307 wrote:

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.

"HULKFish wrote:

Why not hope? Why not show enthusiasm? However optimistic or pessimistic we are, it has no outcome on the field... Keeping things in perspective to me is in just realizing this is just a game. This isn't real world drama or politics. There is no reason to get too high or too low, as this is just a pass-time activity. Keep perspective on your real life and family, and football is sure to follow. As for being a fan... I'm all in!

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..

"ElNino wrote:

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

Kinda like Sanchez with his matching hair bands?

The difference is Kap is not a poser.

"Fin D wrote:

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.

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

"Not So Fast wrote:

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

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.

"Dol-Fan Dupree wrote:

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

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.

"Muck wrote:

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.

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

"Fin D wrote:

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.

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

I just wish the MEDIA would stop saying he is a "converted WR" playing QB.....if they really cared to know his background, it would be most accurately stated that he was a QB (HS all the way to being recruited for College), who was athletic enough to play WR while he waited to return to QB.

Its just stupid to make it seem like this kid said, hmmm...lets try to play QB the middle of my Junior year of College.

"Fin D wrote:

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.

Not sure anyone expected us to be 0-2.
I think all people are saying the bext 3 games will be real tests and will be a good gauge as to where we are. Nobody - at least Im not - tempering anything, Im just say road starts get tougher starting Sunday.

"Not So Fast wrote:

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

I think we're seeing now why the coaches seemed excited to have both Keller and Clay on the field at the same time back in training camp. As much as Clay is helping relieve the loss of Keller (it's really a group effort thing with Gibson helping as well), having both guys would have made the offense even more dangerous, at least imo.

"Fin D wrote:

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.

Your silence on the cheer outfit photos is deafening.

"BigDogsHunt wrote:

I just wish the MEDIA would stop saying he is a "converted WR" playing QB.....if they really cared to know his background, it would be most accurately stated that he was a QB (HS all the way to being recruited for College), who was athletic enough to play WR while he waited to return to QB.

Its just stupid to make it seem like this kid said, hmmm...lets try to play QB the middle of my Junior year of College.

I think some of that comes from the type of Qb he was in high school which was an exclusive wishbone Qb who admittedly threw the ball about a dozen times a year.

"jdang307 wrote:

Your silence on the cheer outfit photos is deafening.

Me confirming or denying it won't do anything to take that mental picture out of your head, which seemed to already be there for you, btw.......

"PSG wrote:

Not sure anyone expected us to be 0-2.
I think all people are saying the bext 3 games will be real tests and will be a good gauge as to where we are. Nobody - at least Im not - tempering anything, Im just say road starts get tougher starting Sunday.

Yeah, most pundits had us losing to the Browns and Colts. Many people on this board did not have us at 2-0. And this:

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

...definitely means to not get excited yet.

"Muck wrote:

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.

The next 3 weeks we have the heavy hitters. I hope people are just as happy 3 weeks from now regardless of the results. Atlanta, New Orleans, Baltimore. I'm hoping for at least 1 win. Would be too excited if we got 2. Might die if we get all 3.

"jdang307 wrote:

Your silence on the cheer outfit photos is deafening.

Your desire to see him in a cheer outfit is disturbing.

"gunn34 wrote:

The next 3 weeks we have the heavy hitters. I hope people are just as happy 3 weeks from now regardless of the results. Atlanta, New Orleans, Baltimore. I'm hoping for at least 1 win. Would be too excited if we got 2. Might die if we get all 3.

2 out of those three teams are heavy hitters.