RunTheBall

I think Norv Turner would be an interesting choice for offensive coordinator. He's got a solid track record as an OC emphasizing the run. I mean hell, he turned Miami into a run oriented football team. Might be just what this O needs, a little consistancy in the running game. RTB

Football fans who understand the game and aren't influenced by the "team-du-jour" understand just what it takes to win 4 AFC Championships in a row. Shaky at best is a description of fair weather fans who's appreciation of the game comes from the mindless drones we see pumping the NFL's glamour teams ever Sunday. I hate the Pats, but I can appreciate a good football team and one of the best QB's ever when I see it. Many people give the Bills of the early 90s the credit their due. RTB

Sorry to hear that. Stay the course, don't give in, and continue to offer good advice. Like a good coach, you can only put your kids in a position to succeed. RTB

I think the sign issue was the last straw for Ralph because he apologized for it in the press conference so it was obviously eating at him. Ralph can handle a less-than-stellar product on the field if there are circumstances that warrant some slack (injuries, bad breaks, draft picks that don't pan out, etc.) because he understands the game. What Ralph doesn't like is a team that quits (and this team quit a few times) and a poor perception of his franchise. Both of these things happened under TDs watch, and given the 5 year playoff drought, it was a no-brainer to turn things around. I think its absoutely farking MARVelous that Levy is back in the fold. The fact that Marv thinks MM has what it takes is comforting. He could have had MM canned in a heart beat but he thinks MM can turn it around. I liked MM the first year, hated him last year, hopefully with some wisdom and some good co-ordinators he can take it to another level. Great PR move by Ralph. The guy just wants to feel good about his team before he heads to the great president's box in the sky. Is it a great football move? I dunno. But I feel good about this team for the first time in a loooooong time and its the optimism for the future that TD destroyed. RTB

I also read this comment and raised an eyebrow, Steve. The insinuation there is pretty strong. Vincent is another example of a TD move that I thought was good at the time but just didn't work out. If, as a strong proponent of players, he had a hand in some lockerroom discord between MM and the players, thats just $hitty. RTB

Did I just get transported 6 weeks into the past? RTB

The numbers look good, but I only remember one game where I thought Schobel showed up in critical situations. I could be way off base on this one because I watched this season with such a cynical, critical eye. Either way, Shobel is definitely maturing as a DE and I was a harsh critic of him last year. I hope he continues to improve to justify that contract, especially if we but some quality DTs on the line. RTB

What do you guys think of Mike Sherman? I haven't followed him closely, but he's a successful head coach with experience, especially playoff experience. Although he's only 2-4 in the playoffs, he's won the division title 3 times. I'm not quite sure why Green Bay would fire him but he's going to end up some place I think. I doubt Buffalo is that place, but anyone have any more of an informed opinion on him? RTB

I don't think there is any way you can keep TD in the organization without everyone wondering if every move made by the team has his fingerprints on it. RTB

Maguire hopped on the Madden "every guy is the best" bandwagon. This guy "is the best weak side, FB out-of-the-backfield-covering linebacker in the league today!" He was gushing all over himself yesterday and even went so far as to say that Marshal Faulk was the smartest RB in the game, EVER!. WTF?? I don't think he has good knowledge of the game, he covers up his lack of anything to say with the "he's the best" crap. Theisman, well, it doesn't get much worse. Maybe Joe Namath on the sidelines but thats about it. Patrick couldn't identify his mother on the 50 yard line. RTB

I'm sorry, its actually 3 interceptions directly attributable to Holcomb. Asswipe. RTB

Kelly Holcomb is god-awful horrible. I'm actually glad he's stinking up the place so we don't pretend like we have an actual starting QB there. He's directly responsible for 2 picks (bad toss to shelton, didn't see safety on evans), doesn't look off the safety, zeroes in on 1 receiver and has a noodle arm. This guy should be on the bench, MM should have had the stones to stick with JP all year. Nice mess we're in now. At least with a season under his belt we'd have an idea of what we have with JP. What a waste of a season. RTB

Playmaker!! Nice coverage.

Are people seriously considering Holcomb as a STARTER??? What good did putting Holcomb in this year do for this team? Nothing. We're still out of the playoffs and still wondering if JP has the tools. A full year of work for JP would give us a better idea of what we have going forward. Instead, we win a couple of more games (maybe), get a worse draft pick, a FAKE QB controversey, and a team in disarray. This team is worse than the 3 - 13 crap team we had. At least that team tried. I hate this management for the debacle they've caused. I don't hear too many Patriots or Cowboys players dictating who they think should start. Pathetic, I can't wait for the season to be over and the house cleaning to begin. RTB

The big difference is that Belichick has 3 Super Bowl rings to back up his experimentation on offense and defense. He has the benefit of the doubt from his team and fans for the forseable future. Mularkey, on the other hand, hasn't proven a damn thing except the innate ability to produce an assinine play call at the absolute worst time and have it fail miserably. Vrabel has 6 catches for 6 touchdowns. If we had Vrabel, MM would fake the pass to a wide open Vrabel and have Roscoe Parish do a statue of liberty play from the 1. RTB

Ya that's where the answer for this team is, the #4 wideout spot. Glad we've got it covered with a second round draft pick bust. That's like saying Coy Wire is playing the backup gunner position on the punt return team as well as anyone in football. Excellent. RTB

Have you actually watched any Dallas games? Blew Dredslow is directly responsible for at least 3 losses. A good friend is a rabid Dallas fan and has more grey hair in the last few months than he did in the last few years. RTB

Wow, and some people say we have some of the more intelligent fans. Holy crap. RTB

If Jeff Fischer was available that would be very interesting. RTB

Is this a bad thing to get pissed when a 5 year plan turns into a 25 year plan? It's called passion. Maybe New England bandwagoners would be satisfied being out of the playoffs for 6 years but they could just go back to being fans of whatever other team is doing well that year. The bottom line is that this franchise is not much better off then when TD got here 6 YEARS ago. The franchise is a joke, Mularkey has lost the team. Its becomming apparant that the players have not or are no longer buying the company line. The only thing that solves this problem is winning games and this team has a stong aversion towards winning. My frickin' grandmother who doesn't watch much football asked me to explain why the team was throwing the ball on 1st and goal from the 3. Do you hear that Mularkey??? My grandmother has better offensive playcalling skills than you. That's pathetic but hey, keep up the good work. RTB

If all it takes is 3 years then why has it been 6 years without a playoff appearance? By your own logic TD should go. RTB

The only definite thing about this whole situation is that it clearly shows how horribly wrong things have gone at OBD. For a 10 year vet who's always been a stand-up guy on this team to be reduced to a whiney B word this season can only be a result of horrendous mismanagement from the GM on down. I don't agree with EM's actions - any player who gets millions to play a game should STFU and do what the coach tells him even if it's to clean Evans' jockstrap - but I've lost all hope for the current regime. Things will not get better until Ralph cleans house from the GM on down. RTB

I think the rest of the league laughs at us. You absolutely must come away with 3 points in that situation. 7 would be a bonus. The Dolphins were completely back on their heels and getting spanked. Passing the ball there goes against every shred of common sense and makes MM and TD look like complete hypocrites when they talk about having a tough power running team. It was a god-awful play call that was instrumental in the team losing the game. I was a MM fan when he first got here but 2 years of overcoaching and I've changed my mind. This franchise needs to clean house from the GM to the waterboy. RTB

What now? Fire everyone. I mean it, from TD to the friggen Jock Strap Coach. Gone. This team hasn't had heart or guts since Wade's team lost to Tennessee. This is a result of poor player selection and poor coaching. You will not get rid of this culture of losing unless you clean house. I was a Mularkey fan but the continued pathetic play of this team and collapse when the smallest amount of pressure is applied is absolutely atrocious. This guy's playcalling is GOD AWFUL. Gone. Everyone. Start over. Another 5 years until we SNIFF the playoffs. RTB

Very average? This Miami team is one of the worst teams in the entire league, just ahead of the Bills. To call them average is a sincere compliment. They are absolutely atrocious, and we LOST to them. It's an absolute disgrace. Everyone from Donahoe on down needs to be fired. Today. RTB