smastroyin said:
OK, so the PATRIOTS ARE THE FUCKING BEST and don't have to worry about anything.
Glad that's settled. Maybe the Dolphins should just tank for a better draft position, but it seems every team in the league should do so because THE PATRIOTS ARE THE FUCKING BEST.
Haha, thanks for posting that. I have to admit, sometimes that's how I read many of the comments posted from Pats' fans in this thread, especially when NE is rolling. But it comes with the territory of being on this site. Overall, though, the benefits outweigh the negatives; it's pretty cool getting an opposing team's view of your favorite football team. You don't get that anywhere else on the internet.
Kenny F'ing Powers said:
Miami may have the best defense in the league. They are not "slightly" better than the Jets, Buffalo, and Denver. They have the ability to collapse a pocket and make life hell for a quarterback.
They lead the league in pass yards per attempt, and are top 3 in sacks and QB rating. They don't give up big plays or points, and the advanced stats love them as well. This, despite the fact that they've gone against the 1st (Aaron Rodgers), 5th (Tom Brady), 6th (Phillip Rivers), 10th (Kyle Orton), and 11th (Jay Cutler) ranked QB (based on QB rating), as well as Matthew Stafford, who is no slouch either.
People are seriously underestimating this Dolphins team. When you have a top 3 (potentially #1) ranked defense, you can beat any team any time.
The loss of Moreno and Albert sucks -- but the success of this team has come, largely, through the performance of their defense. The loss of Michael Thomas and Will Davis will test some of the squad's depth, and could impact ST; but for the most part, the strength of the unit is intact. Finnegan's injury, which forced Jamar Taylor to step up last week, will only further improve the team's secondary once they're back at FT. If the Fins can stay healthy and get to the playoffs, I they'll be a tough out for anyone.
Morgan's Magic Snowplow said:
Yup, no arguments there. That contract is awful both in terms of value and structure.
You know, on paper, and in looking at the stats, Wallace isn't worth the money. But as a fan who watches every game, interview, post-game breakdown, etc.; I think Wallace has earned every penny of his contract this season. It's not an exaggeration when I say that Wallace has had an opportunity to catch a 50+ TD catch nearly every game; and for the most part, Tanny's inaccuracy is the reason why this hasn't happened. In re-watching nearly all of this season's contests, defenses are still accounting for Wallace's speed, as he's rarely left 1:1, without a safety over the top. This has allowed Tannehill an easier time operating in his comfort zone -- the short-to-medium routes in the middle of the field. (Although, RT doesn't get enough credit for his work outside the numbers. As far as young QB are concerned, I haven't seen anyone do it better, Luck included.) Clay, Landry, and (now recently) Hartline have feasted over the middle, thanks to Wallace.
In addition, Wallace has been a vocal leader all year long. According to reports, he's
brought it every practice. He holds the offense accountable, without throwing his teammates under the bus. He's done everything the coaches have asked him to do. During the games, it's clear (to me), that he's one of those players that manages to get his teammates jacked up.
I believe the coaches are hoping that as Tannehill's game continues to improve/develop, the Wallace connection (deep) eventually becomes part of his repertoire. As others have noted, they'll get a whole 'nother season to work on it.
Wallace has been anything but the "diva" I thought he was last year. He's been an easy guy to root for.