From NFL.com: AFC Playoff Predictions: Patriots won't be a part of postseason action

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Dec 12, 2009, 07:10 PM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814dbd6d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Remaining schedule: at Jacksonville (7-5), at Tennessee (5-7), Houston (5-7), Pittsburgh (6-7).

First-year starter Chad Henne is steadily developing into a first-rate quarterback. He is doing a good job of handling the pressure of crunch time. Ricky Williams is picking up the backfield slack left by Ronnie Brown's season-ending injury. The defense isn't as opportunistic as it was in 2008, but seems to be able to do enough to keep the Dolphins in games. To stay in contention for the AFC East crown or a wild-card spot, the Dolphins must at least win one of their two remaining road games, and finish strong with the final two home contests.

Prediction: The Patriots have created the opening, and the Dolphins should take advantage of it for their second consecutive divisional title.

padre31luxury_box

Dec 12, 2009, 07:17 PM

Well, to be consistent, these were the same people who were throwing dirt on the Dolphins when we were 0-3.

PhinsFanWifeNew Member

Dec 12, 2009, 07:34 PM

Apologies - duplicate link posted; mods please merge??

DolfanColeNew Member

Dec 12, 2009, 09:38 PM

Hard to believe as they're pretty much in the driver's seat. That said, we did lay a pretty good lickin' on Brady and he's still feeling it. It'll be interesting to see how effective he is and how quickly he can recover. If he's out or can't perform up to his normal level, they're in big trouble. They get off easy this weekend though with Carolina, particularly since Delhomme is out.

padre31luxury_box

Dec 13, 2009, 08:59 AM

"DolfanCole wrote:
Hard to believe as they're pretty much in the driver's seat. That said, we did lay a pretty good lickin' on Brady and he's still feeling it. It'll be interesting to see how effective he is and how quickly he can recover. If he's out or can't perform up to his normal level, they're in big trouble. They get off easy this weekend though with Carolina, particularly since Delhomme is out.

One may have that a bit reversed DCole, Delhomme was costing them games, he literally was a turnover maching, Moore doesn't have Delhomme's experience, but he also won't make Delhomme's mistakes..

Plus it is supposedly going to be 41 degrees with a light wind, not bad for mid December.