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USA Today: As Drama Builds, Philbin Lightens Up

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Colmax, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Link: HERE
     
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  2. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Good to hear the players realize the chance they have to do something special to end the season.
     
  3. rtl1334

    rtl1334 New Member

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    I'm on record as saying I think Philbin has the potential to be a special coach. Some who prefer the Bill Cowher "bull in the China Shop" style of coach don't like him but I just see some Bill Walsh and even Bill Belichick in him.

    The last three games won't be telling for anybody, it's next season and the following season that will truly tell where this team is at.
     
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  4. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    That made me cringe.
     
  5. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Well, they've lost their last seven against the Pats. If anyone deserves a shot at getting into the playoffs, it's Wake.

    Not applauding injuries, but the Patriots have some key starters out. This helps Miami. But the Pats being the Pats, they seem to adjust well and work well within their system strategy.

    I have the feeling that if Miami loses, the air will have been removed from their sails. Winning will have the team wonting to that feeling, and I think it is 'smooth sailing' from as the year progresses toward the playoffs.....
     
  6. Fin-Omenal

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    I'll say it again, if we make the playoffs?? Joe Philbin should be hands down coach of the year.
     
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  7. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Good point. I never even considered it, but I think you're onto something....
     
  8. Fin-Omenal

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    This team has been given every excuse to lay down, and it hasn't. We have a fantastic HC in Miami.
     
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  9. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    Doubtful. They would consider Belichick due to having to deal with a murderous Tight End, an oft-injured Tight End, and a terrible receiving corps that Brady has whipped into shape.

    They will consider Andy are is for turning a 2-14 team to the playoffs in his first year in Kansas City.

    They will consider Sean Payton for coming back to lead The Saints to possibly the top seed in the NFC.

    And they will consider Pete Carroll because, for some reason, people consider Pete Carroll for stuff.

    But they will an not consider Joe Philbin. Even if we win out and took Lombardi home, he won't see the top five in votes.
     
  10. Fin-Omenal

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    Then the voters are incompetent, because I could build a strong case for Philbin against any of those guys.
     
  11. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Wake's first yr here we were in a similar position otherwise he's right.

    Hate the tone this game is taking though, I'd prefer a bored patriots team to one that will play with a chip on it's shoulder
     
  12. dWreck

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    Awesome. Thanks for the share.
     
  13. Fin-Omenal

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    It will take a multi-turnover game for Miami to lose IMO.
     
  14. Xiidaen

    Xiidaen Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I listen to SiriusXM and can tell you he's been in the conversation on several shows. I don't know that he'll win, but more and more I hear respect given for keeping the team focused and competitive...especially after the media backlash that called for his hear over the locker room full of racist bullies.
     
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  15. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    With all due respect bro, you're nuts if you think we take home the Lombardi and he's not even in the top 3 of votes for coach of the year. The adversity and drama cinderella story get the votes themself.
     
  16. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    what chip is that, home field throughout?
     
  17. CitizenSnips

    CitizenSnips hmm.

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    seems a lot of analysts think we're going to pull it off. Its very rare to see anyone picking us most sundays and yet if you go to nfl.com right now, Tannehill is the first thing you see next to "week 15 picks"
     
  18. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    Is that wrong? No disrespect to Philbin, who I really like, but the coaches you've mentioned have certainly earned as much, if not more consideration than Philbin. Belichick is coach of the year as of today and rightfully so. The lack of weapons and defensive injuries hasn't stopped them from taking the #1 seed (as of now) in the AFC. Prior to the season, so many people here were claiming Brady was done, Pats were history, etc... And yet, they stand atop the AFC and control their own destiny for homefield. No one here or elsewhere predicted that. This may change if NE starts to fall apart without Gronk, but you gotta give NE credit. Hopefully we smack them around sunday, get ourselves a w, and they beat up Baltimore for us.
     
  19. Kud_II

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    This has felt like the longest week ever. I'm afraid of the big build up for the typical Dolphins let down. :(
     

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