Their 8-8 prediction for Miami is disapointing, but not enough to make me upset. Weird, however, is how the came to it. They have us going 3-0 to start with comfortable high scoring wins (4 tds each) over New England, Buffalo and KC. But then they have us losing in London to Oakland, and later at home to the Vikings, but beating the Broncos in Denver.... Weird.
W 28-14 NE
W 34-17 @ BUF
W 35-27 KC
L 27-21 @ OAK (London)
L 38-17 GB
L 31-7 @ CHI
W 24-14 @ JAC
L 36-31 SD
L 27-9 @ DET
W 23-3 BUF
W 33-24 @ DEN
L 42-24 @ NYJ
W 24-7 BAL
L 24-14 @ NE
L 20-17 MIN
W 34-6 NYJ
At least they peg is to score 375 points, which is 23.4 per game!
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Got killed by the Jets. Coyle should be fired for allowing the Jets to score 42 points.
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And I agree that the Oakland game is by far the one we should be most likely to win all season. They're playing at New England the week before, and then heading to London without going home. We play at home and I would imagine wont travel until at least Thursday. Oakland is going to be messed up for that one.
And yes, giving up huge points to the Jets, as well as scoring no TDs vs Detroit? Blind speculation seems the best answer for the scores. -
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Only 7 against the Bears eh? And they're dropping like a rock on D?
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So we beat two playoff teams of KC and Pats but lose to the Raiders.
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You can get strange results when you play pin the donkey with the schedule .:wink2:
However the 8-8 prediction are what most pundits are predicting for this team.
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The point totals seem pretty random there.
I think the only things to note are:
1. They expect 8-8
2. They expect 375 points on offense
3. They expect 357 points on defense
That's probably all you have to take from that.
If they don't get the OL issue fixed I'm expecting more along the lines of 7-9. The upside story is entirely OL-based IMO as it involves getting some better run blocking than should currently be expected, which should really allow this Kelly style offense to take off.
Defensively I'm worried about defending the middle of the field which could manifest as a lot of 3rd down conversions, and I'm worried that when teams get into the red zone they're going to find ways to score touchdowns. We saw a bit of a preview with that where Brent Grimes small as he is can't handle a Vincent Jackson in the end zone. And Cortland Finnegan I think will also have a lot of trouble against bigger receivers. And our run defense is a bit questionable. Our 1-technique who is supposed to be on the field more on run downs weighs only 295 lbs...versus last year that guy was in the 350 range. And of course our linebackers suck.
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Will he be more likely to come to a team that sucks donkey balls and has a high draft pick? I'm not so sure. I think coaches like to come to a team that has some pieces in place and knows they just need to change the culture. -
I think some of the predictions score wise, are a bit absurd. Yet their prediction that the Dolphins will end the season 8-8 is about right on.
I can see this teams record being somewhere between 6-10, and 9-7 this season. So a prediction of 8-8 makes perfect sense to me.
If this Jets offense scores 42 points on the defense, Coyle should be fired immediately after that game. I just don't see the Jets having that type of offense, even though I do think the Jets will win the game against the Dolphins when they play in New Jersey. -
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- Much improved OL over the 2013 version.
- Same/maybe slight upgrade in running, particularly considering Lazor will get Tannehill involved.
- Mismatch/spacing scheming.
- Tannehill showing major improvement.
- LBs same/slightly better w/Misi at Mike.
- Same DL basically.
- A question mark or two in DBs, but looking good.
- Special teams looking more deadly.
- WR depth....is insane.
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Well I guess there's no point in watching any of the games now. You could have at least said spoilers...shesh.
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Looking at their predictions:
- Beating NE in week 1 is very doable. I would be shocked (SHOCKED) if we put up 28 pts though.
- We better not lose to Oakland. That would be pathetic. I don't care if its in London or not.
- Beating Denver in Denver? Ummmm.....Did Manning get hurt here or something?
- The Jets won't be scoring 42 points on our defense. I don't know what the hell the prediction guy was thinking here.
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I think the offense will be better with Lazor, but it will be up to Tannehill and the receivers to provide this major improvement because I just don't see the OL providing much running room for the RB's.
My biggest concern has been and remains the defense. I don't see what they did in the off season to improve the run defense. You and a lot of others on here are much higher on Misi than I have ever been. I have never seen him as anything but a very average LB in the NFL and I was totally shocked when they decided to give him a new contract during the 2013 season If they decide to keep him on the field for all three downs, I think he will be a major problem when it comes to pass coverage.
I also don't expect much better play from Wheeler and Ellerbe this season. Hopefully one or two of the young LB's can eventually take over the outside LB positions during the 2014 season.
I am still iffy on the defensive backfield. If Finnegan can play up to what he was three or four years ago, I will feel better about the starting CB position. Hopefully Taylor or Davis will step up and become solid DB's once the regular season begins. Davis has looked good against lower tier players in the preseason, but I'll hold off judgement on his play until I see how he plays once he is playing against top tier players in the regular season. I am still waiting for Taylor to step up and show he deserved to be a high draft selection in 2013.
With Jones out the first four games, the safety position becomes another question mark. Wilson has proved to be a fairly reliable 5th or 6th defensive back on this team. I just don't know if he is capable of being a solid starter over a four game period. Delmas is okay, but I don't know if he is really an upgrade from Clemons or not. Time will tell.
The defensive line remains the one solid unit on the defense and if they can provide constant pressure on the QB throughout the season, this will help to cover up the weaknesses in the units behind them. If they don't get this pressure, this defense could end up having serious issues this year.
I expect the Dolphins to score more points per game this year, but I also expect the defense to give up more points. If the defense is more effective than I expect and the OL develops quickly, once the regular season begins. I could see this team winning 9 or possibly 10 games. I just don't think they have enough talent on the OL or at the RB position and I see the defense as more of a concern than most people on here.
So basically I just can't see this team doing better than 8-8 this year, but I would love nothing more than being completely wrong about this team and I will gladly accept you and many others on here telling me, "I told you so", if the Dolphins exceed this 8 win total. -
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Was thinking close to the same for the secondary...with a little reserved faith Finnegan will excel. As long as Delmas doesn't do a face-plant, we should be good.
And I reckon I'm just a little happier about the O line, seeing as the two tackles seem to be very good...MASSIVE upgrade over last year's bookends. And ya I'm assuming Pouncey will be back by game 4 and be his normal self. Shelley Smith is a slight upgrade over Jerry...not the best of situations, but didn't get worse IMO. Colledge is a slight upgrade over the collection of beef we had at LG last season.
We may end up missing Soliai more than we already do...very possible.
All in all, with Lazor's scheme and play-calling, the offense improves dramatically. I believe it'll be enough to offset the middle D.
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Now they just have to go out on the field and prove me wrong about them merely being mediocre again this season. I will certainly be rooting that I am wrong. -
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And for the record, you will NEVER see me pulling an "I told you so." I'd be just as happy for you if they succeed, as I would be for myself. -
8-8 seems like a reasonable estimation to me. I'm predicting 9-7 I think and could see anywhere from 7-10 wins reasonably.
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Wait, we play Minnesota at home? Oh ****. We'd better pray they don't put in Teddy Bridgewater.
When I saw where Thad Lewis was from when he got the call against us, I knew we were doomed. Teddy's actually good. :( -
Not that is should make a difference. We really should not lose that game.
EDIT: Unlucky already covered this. This is why I usually read the whole thread before posting. *sigh* :tongue:
Also, as far as the Vikings game goes... if Peterson is healthy and our run defense doesn't improve drastically... I can see them winning that game. -
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Looks like a Madden sim or something. Maybe not even a sim, maybe he just played some Madden online vs random people to get these outcomes.
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What a waste of time, keystrokes, server uptime, and paper.
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I don't think we beat you guys 38-17. Going to be a lot closer then that and even the Dolphins might beat us.
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Agree. Dolphins are going to break Rodgers in two. Phins 31 Packers 6. -
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