FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Funny you brought this up. Just got up and turned on NFL Network. They were running a block on how dysfunctional the Fins have been. Hilarious. They talked about how they couldn't get a coach to go to them (ie, they went after Harbough). Then they said Peyton Manning turned them down. Then they said there were two teams that went after Drew Brees when he was a FA a few years ago. Miami did not lose out on Brees, they decided that Dante Culpepper was the BETTER choice. Then, just when you think it couldn't get worse, they flash to the draft pick a couple years back......."And with the 9th pick in the NFL draft the Miami Dolphins pick......Ted Ginn Jr. OMG! You should have seen the reaction by the fins fans in the building......But then they show the front row....and Brady Quinn is just GLARING at the owner. Evil Eyes....Really. Ted Ginn over me! There was steam coming out of his ears!! Well guess what? The Dolphins maybe going after Quinn after all. Can you say definition of dysfunctional??
gobillsinytown Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Honestly, I'm kind of bummed out about the fish, becasue back in the day the Bills-Fish rivalry was one of the best in the league. Regular season games between the two were like playoff games. A good rivalry is good for the teams and the division. The AFC East really doesn't have a top notch rivalry right now. I'm actually hoping the Bills-Fish rivalry comes back, but right now it looks more empty seats in Miami.
truth on hold Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I think getting Flynn they figure theyll take their time and build around him, no pressure to win now like singing manning. Giving away Marshall seemed to telegraph they were out of the manning hunt and back to the drawing board.
ajzepp Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Funny you brought this up. Just got up and turned on NFL Network. They were running a block on how dysfunctional the Fins have been. Hilarious. They talked about how they couldn't get a coach to go to them (ie, they went after Harbough). Then they said Peyton Manning turned them down. Then they said there were two teams that went after Drew Brees when he was a FA a few years ago. Miami did not lose out on Brees, they decided that Dante Culpepper was the BETTER choice. Then, just when you think it couldn't get worse, they flash to the draft pick a couple years back......."And with the 9th pick in the NFL draft the Miami Dolphins pick......Ted Ginn Jr. OMG! You should have seen the reaction by the fins fans in the building......But then they show the front row....and Brady Quinn is just GLARING at the owner. Evil Eyes....Really. Ted Ginn over me! There was steam coming out of his ears!! Well guess what? The Dolphins maybe going after Quinn after all. Can you say definition of dysfunctional?? I'm sorry, but you're completely wrong. Miami is a warm weather city where there is lots to do. Obviously they can sign any player they want to sign since every player wants to go there. There's no way anyone would ever choose to come to Buffalo when they could go to Miami.
Bruce Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Miami is a funny team. Even when Marino played, they could never find a quality running game to make them multi-dimensional. Therefore, besides the one against the 'Skins, they never made it back to a Super Bowl. Over the past decade, I think that it could be argued that the Dolphins have been closer to being a solid team that the Bills. But just like the Marino era, they have pieces that look like they are establishing something, then flush it all away by not building upon it. They were a beast with Ricky Williams pounding the ball. But they never solved the QB situation. They've had excellent WRs, but something is always missing. What makes me delight in their difficulties is how arrogant they are. Last game where the 'Fins DB's were head-hunting our WR's, and the officials did nothing...reminds me of the Gregg Williams stuff of trying to knock players out of the game. I'll be happy to see them fall apart.
Bufcomments Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I for one are Glad that Manning told the Dolphins no... that helps us more than anybody else. They have a new coach, Lost Marshall . But if you think about it they beat us 2 times last yr. But can Matt Moore win them the division?? . Dont think so. It gonna be different offense with Marshall. Teams can take away Reggie Bush, now their only big playmaker. Looks like a tough two wins. If we can split with the Pats like we did last yr and split the Jets I think we have a good shot at winning the division.
Bud Adams Posted March 18, 2012 Author Posted March 18, 2012 I really think Flynn signs with the Dolphins solely because of Philbin, and I fret that he may be the best Phins QB in a long time. That is total speculation of course, but I think Flynn knows he has to best chance of succeeding in an offense he knows with a coach who loves him, and if the Phins push hard for him, it tells me that Philbin loves him after watching him every day for a few years. If he signs with the Phins, I predict he's pretty good. If he signs with the Seahwaks or anyone else, I think it's a much greater chance he flames out. He looks very good to me, and always has. This is not a Rob Johnson situation. If he signs with the Fins, who will he throw the ball to? Davon Bess? The two games in which he played, Flynn enjoyed all of those GB receiving weapons. In the six-TD game, Nelson, Finley and Driver (who can still bring it in certain situations) caught five of those. I'm just not sold on Flynn. I wasn't sold on Kolb. (At least the Cards have Fitzgerald). Two final thoughts: My dream scenario (because I hate the Fins with a passion) would be for Flynn to sign with Seattle. I can easily see the Fins reaching for Tannehill at #8 because by that point they'll be insanely desperate. Heck, they might even have to trade up to get him. If the Fins land Flynn, I think we can bank on them taking Floyd at #8. Floyd isn't necessarily my favorite pick for us at #10, but I think he will be a talented receiver who I do not want to play against twice a year. SD
Malazan Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 The new coaches seem to have a plan to me: Rebuild. They jettisoned a problematic, selfish player...I think they could have gotten more for him, but then the whole thing about him hitting some woman or whatever came out so they really did probably get about fair value for him. It's the same thing we see on this forum...people think you can just magically pull players out of thin air or that simply because a guy is available that he should be signed.
truth on hold Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) They're having a dreadful off season and look very bad as an organization. They really weren't that far off but now after unexpectedly losing their top play maker on offense, making a half assed attempt at manning and letting Flynn get away, they're officially in rebuild mode. Lol and where is that team going with Alex smith? Edited March 18, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack
Ekertesz88 Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 Profootballtalk is reporting Matt Flynn just signed with the Seahawks........
BRAWNDO Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Like I said, they are looking so much like the 2010 BB"s Then, Appearing on Sports Center Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Dolphins have "emerged as the favorites" to sign free agent QB Matt Flynn. "I think the Dolphins are the team to beat," added Schefter. The Dolphins are expected to be the highest bidder, though Yahoo's Jason Cole reports the team is currently "low-balling" Flynn, believing he'll give in just to reunite with coach Joe Philbin. It's hardly a shocking report considering the shenanigans of the Dolphins front office the past couple of years. http://www.rotoworld...4949/matt-flynn This GM is a complete and utter moron, how this owner was fooled into retaining him is beyond me. Ireland is taking it to Matt Millen levels I'm hoping Flynn gets pissed at Miami because of Ireland and signs with Seattle Profootballtalk is reporting Matt Flynn just signed with the Seahawks........ Wish granted!!
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Miami seems like a mess. I'm also hoping the jets locker room division continues into this year and looks like NE isn't a sure 2 losses anymore. It's a great day.
BRAWNDO Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 Read Peter King's MMQB about the dysfunction in Southern Florida, it appears to be worse then what the Bills have done over the past decade. Also the first half of the page is devoted to the Super Mario signing. My link
thewildrabbit Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Bwahahahahahaha.... Flynn signs with Seattle http://www.nfl.com/n...HP11_hot_topics Now if only the Brownies grab Tannehill This news of Flynn just makes my day, the hapless phins lose out again due to the HMIC To top off that news, Steelers safety Clark says 'no one' wants to play for Dolphins, http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack PS. there is more. now we should hope Peyton Manning chooses Tennessee otherwise Tebow could end up in Miami. Edited March 19, 2012 by Fear the Beard
Kelly the Dog Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 The Dolphins are the guy proposing on the stadium jumbotron and getting shot down. Nice. The Dolphins have spent an off season humiliating themselves
Doc Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 And apparently Alex Smith views Miami as a team of last resort.
BRH Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Nice. The Dolphins have spent an off season humiliating themselves If there was anything that could make me forget today was Monday...this was it! Thanks Kelly for the great laugh. And apparently Alex Smith views Miami as a team of last resort. Best comment (thanks Ross!): I was listening to Ross Tucker this morning on the Sirius NFL channel. The entire morning conversation was about how horrible the Dolphins situation is and how inept they are. This is what we have been reduced to, a laughingstock. Posted by: JJ | March 19, 2012 at 07:54 AM Edited March 19, 2012 by BRH
thewildrabbit Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Wow, it just gets better and better for the Dolphins...NFL network is now making fun of them It seems the Dolphins are having problems getting fans into seats and even drawing interest in games.So, their big QB acquisition so far is they sign QB David Garrard. Ha, I was worried the Dolphins would go after Tim Tebow but it appears I forgot just how much of a moron Phins GM Jeff Ireland is. He doesn't want Tebow ?? http://profootballta...d-in-tim-tebow/ The dolphin fans must be going out of their minds at this, its just too funny. The one human on the face of the earth that the entire state of Florida cherishes and loves, and would all relish a chance at seeing their beloved baby Jesus play for them, and Ireland doesn't want him. Jeff Ireland is such a moron that calling him a moron is insulting the word moron itself. Hope the Dolphins give him a 10 year extension.
Just in Atlanta Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) I don't know WTH they are thinking. But it appears everything they've done this offseason has crashed and burned. Thought it was a new era with the OC from GB. But they get rid of their best offensive weapon. They get rid of their best tackler. No Jeff Fisher. No Brady, no Flynn, no Smith. Now no Tebow. I can almost taste the Dolphin tears. Edited March 21, 2012 by JustinAtlanta
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