Yes, the Miami Dolphins have been dreadful for the last decade. One of the biggest blunders in this decade span has been their inability to beat the Houston Texans. This includes a pitiful loss in 2003 to a then practically-expansion Texans. Despite these woes to the Texans, the one positive correlation to the Superbowl-contending Texans lies within the structure of personnel. The AFC South front-runners have a simple philosophy to winning; run the ball well, limit mistakes by the QB, stop the run and get after the kicker.
If you look at the structure of the Dolphins team, this is exactly how they're built. Give a ton of work to Bush, Miller & Thomas, take the ball out of Tannehill's hands until needed and stop the run. No, they haven't been able to get to the passer on a consistent basis, but that's an issue they can address in the offseason. What I'm saying is, if Ryan Tannehill matures into a game-managing NFL Quarterback, in the same vein as Houston's Matt Schaub, then the Dolphins will have built a team to win for many years in this league. Of course, I recognize the maturation of Tannehill is a GIANT if.
Am I advocating for the great work Jeff Ireland has done assembling this team? Not entirely. However, I'm one of few Dolphins fans that does recognize some of the great finds he's signed or drafted in his 5-year tenure as Dolphins GM. I fully believe that great teams are built well along the trenches, and the Dolphins fit that mold. I also believe Tannehill can mature into more than just a game-managing QB but a big-time playmaking QB as well. The kid has a bright future. All that said, if the Dolphins go 5-11 or worse, I'd show Jeff Ireland the door. For all the good he's done, he hasn't brought any stability to the receiving and secondary positions. Plus, it will be his fourth consecutive losing season as the head of Dolphins personnel operations.
NFL Game Pass - All 22 aka Coaches Film
The NFL has amped up their digital efforts for this 2012 season and part of these efforts include giving fans access to the once elusive "coaches tape". All 22 allows you to look at every single play from the camera angle that allows you to see all 22 players on the field, hence where the name comes from. If you have NFL online Game Pass, All 22 is a must! Why? Now everyone can be a scouting expert! Of course I'm being facetious but it does allow you to look at games in a whole different light and it's definitely worth a look!
WWE Tidbits
-CM Punk & Cena continue to carry the company - they are slowly building one of the best rivalries in the promotion's history! It's the most compelling rivalry since Steve Austin v. The Rock
-Punk & Cena are the only legitimate Superstars in the WWE right now, but Wade Barrett will be the next to join that rank. He's an absolute star in the making and I think it's time they start the push of the Barrett Barrage.
-I'm not the biggest "Cole Miner" but to back up Jim Ross's sentiment, I thought he did a great job at Night of Champions.
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