Nice post, and welcome!:up: It is just hard for us fans to hear we are going to get better. We have gone through Jimmy, Dave, Nick, and Cam to this point. Don is probably going when are we going to get on the winning track again.

 

Nice post, welcome to the boards. Wanted to add another one.

Rebuilding means having the right people direct the ship - Check.

 

Not to nitpick but we started rebuilding a loooong time ago. This is just the 3rd week of games ;)

 

Very good write up.
I like your use of the words shore-up because basically that is what we have been doing for both the offense and defense for the last few years. Previous coaches/general managers have been trying for what seems like forever to put bandaids on the problems to stop the bleeding and its only gotten worse. The drought in young players thru the draft have left the cupboards bare. This has compounded the problem because we basically didn't even have a foundation to build on, which left very little hope for the future. An overhaul was needed from top to bottom and now it has started.

 

Depends on what you define rebuilding as? Before Parcells the word was retooling and the approach was still based on bringing in aged vets to fill positions and trying to make do with other teams leftovers. A true rebuild requires good young players to form a foundation to build on and prior to this year it just hasn't happened. Hopefully all of these young free agents and drafted players will stick around and form the foundation for the future.

 

The day we cut Zach we were rebuilding!

 

Great thread, we should put it up on a bulletin board off I 95 So some of the people who are freakin out can understand and look at this with football logic and common sense.

I believe its only a minority of people that dont get it.

 

Nice post!

 

Great point. Although this is a very nice write up, I had to admit I rolled my eyes when I read the thread title. On this board, most of us get the fact that this team is rebuilding and we should expect the team to struggle; however, it seems some need to remind us that we are rebuilding over and over and over again as if we don't already realize this.

Again, not trashing this thread as there is a lot of unique perspective. Just pointing out that most of the board members here get it that we're rebuilding.

 

Your right. We are rebuilding. We aren't going anywhere anytime soon. But the one question I have will remain until someone gives me a satisfactory answer: Is it too much to expect improvement from week to week? IMO we looked significantly worse against Arizona then the Jets. If we were to continue to loose, but improve while loosing, I'd be okay with it. I just don't want regression over progression.

 

I've got a question right back atcha 3-F.

Is it possible that the Cards are actually that much better than the Yets? I believe that could actually be true. Not to mention the first game was at home, and the second was on the road...not making excuses, just playing Devils Advocate.

 

I agree. I've actually picked the Cards to loose the Superbowl, so yes they are so much better then the Jets. But over all, in every aspect of last weeks game, I saw regression. There isn't one person in aqua and orange, coach and player alike who can't count to 12?!? The coaches decided to leave arguably the two best wide outs in the league basically uncovered? The RBs couldn't run the ball if their lives depended on it? Blame goes all around. From the players, to the coaches, to the fact that the Cards are a better team then the Jets. I just want to see improvement in one area, any area, from week to week. Is that too much to ask?

 

Yes, Long looked better, no stupid penalties, I'll give you that.

IMO the jury is still out on Henne. On the one hand, the Cards had like a thousand point lead so they may have been holding back. But on the other hand, who wants to be on the opposing side of a Rookie's first TD? I can't make a legitimate opinion on him either way at this point.

So I guess the improvement that I have been looking for is no stupid penalties by Jake Long. I guess I'll have to take it, for now...

 

I did watch out our Defensive line look VERY solid againts the run. They didnt have any time to get to Warner as he was three steps and in the End-zone so freaking often.

Also, Matt Roth is going to end up being a shining star for this budding Defense I have a feeling. He was doing everything he could to try to keep us in the game..

Hey, I have an idea for a new thread.

Matt Roth is a Safety...........:shifty:

 

I agree that we looked worse against Arizona, but it seems like every team has a down week in the season. Realistically nobody plays better every week for 16 weeks. If we aren't playing better by week 6 or 8 then I will start to panic. It's just to small a sample size to get a feel for this team and more importantly this coaching staff. But it was a kick in my gut to play pretty well against the Jets and then get demolished by the Cards. Not a good feeling.

But on the bright side though I think we have a good GM, and they seem to be hitting on the draft picks. Again it's really early and you can't judge a draft 2 weeks in, but it is showing more promise than any other draft class I can remember.

Oh and we have to look better this week than we did last week. I can't get any worse can it? :)

 

Rebuilding is not trading Chris Chambers while you are in the midst of losing all your games


Actually that is rebuilding. we got Henne with that pick

 

The Phins are indeed rebuilding. A process that may take a couple more years to get back in the groove.

I am not in complete agreement with some of the moves made by the new staff and am perplexed by play calling and formations. However, I am sure the ones in power are much more knowledgeable on these matters than I am.

One issue is The Dolphins were a play off level team for decades so going through all these losses is difficult for the fans who have been spoiled by Shula, Marino, etc.

Fans are a bit silly too in that we get attached to individuals. My heart broke when Zach was let go. I have never liked Dallas yet find myself wishing they win the super bowl just so he gets a ring. Of course only if my Phins are not in it. :) I have rooted for Beck since day one. I like the kid and think he has talent yet Henne clearly out played him in pre season. There are variables that are not immediately evident that effected that but none the less it is what it is.

Which brings me to my next point. Henne played damned well in pre season such that I was somewhat reminded of Marino. Not a direct comparison as much as what I saw gave me hope for the Phins future. I know pre season is not a good sample of what a team is going to do but they look like two entirely different teams and these losses are disheartening at best.

I have faith my beloved Phins will get better in time. I am glad to see so many here feel the same.

As for Cards versus Jets. The cards receivers made some exceptional plays over and above the secondaries bad play. I would say the Cards are a great deal better than the jets at least at the receiver position and I would hazard to say at QB as well..

 

I think a lot of folks got their hopes up watching the preseason. There's no way anyone could honestly think we'd be a .500 team after last year.