It’s very likely that our Dolphins are eliminated from Playoff contention before we play on Sunday at 4:05PM. The NFL rightfully flexed this awful game out of it’s original lofty Sunday Night spot. The Los Angeles Chargers will probably have dispatched the New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts will probably beat the NY Giants, and the Denver Broncos may just outlast the Cincinnati Bengals. All of these things don’t have to happen, just one will suffice. Even if both the Chargers and Broncos lose, they also need to lose next week as well. Let’s just get it over with, our team doesn’t deserve to be in the playoffs, they are pretenders, not contenders. For those of you still rooting, sorry – not sorry. Game time temps in Cleveland are expected to be near 60 degrees, so the lowly Dolphins won’t even get a chance to kill the “We can win in the cold” narrative. No, they can continue to be teams worse than us though, this they have shown they are capable of.
The Browns are a terrible team, scoring just 16.3 PPG good for 31st in the NFL. The defense isn’t much better, 26th in the NFL allowing 25.3 PPG. At 3-12, they’re more than happy to lose to continue to be competitive in one thing only, a better draft slot. Our Dolphins will fight like Lions now, now that we’re a sneeze away from being eliminated from the playoffs, we’ll probably wallop the Browns, and Tua will throw for 350 yards with an 85% completion rate and everyone will be joyous! I don’t care what we do in this game, because like most of you feel, you’re probably right that both Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel are both safe. If I was as shitty at my job as either of these 2 clowns, I’d be long gone. I’m better at writing than either of those jokers are at their respective jobs, despite my penchant for commas!
If I had to root for anything, I’ll root for Zach Sieler and Chop Robinson to keep playing at a high level. A loss in this game would be a shocker no doubt, but somehow “Teflon Chris” will keep his job, as will Mike McDaniel, Tua’s biggest fan. I’ll also root for Jonnu, who is a bright spot for this team on offense. I also have him in FF in the Championship game, so hopefully #1 remembers to use him. Jason Sanders has had an excellent year as well, and I also have him on my FF squad, so I’ll root for him. I think mostly I just feel contempt for this team. Grier is a very smug character, and when I look at what he tried to do, and view the results, he’s nothing but a failure. His guy Ross gave him the OK to go for it, mortgage the future, and in that endeavor, we’re 7-8 on the outside looking in, and soon that gate will close on us and all the Dolphins will be seeing the playoffs from their living room couches. Using Tua as an excuse is pathetic. That’s not an appropriate excuse, because you got caught with your pants down betting he would stay healthy. They bet hard, and bet a lot! WE ALL LOST THAT ONE!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
Chiefs only beat Broncos 16-14 at home in KC. Chiefs only beat the Bengals 26-25 at home in KC.
I think the Chiefs would prefer the Dolphins make the playoffs over those other 2 teams and try to beat the Broncos on the road next week.
I don’t know if they are going to rest their starters all game. If they do, they will go 25 days without playing a game.
That’s what I was thinking.
He thinks he is in the playoffs.
@OmarKelly
“What I’ve seen is guys not blinking every time things don’t go anyway they hoped,” Dolphins Mike McDaniel. “As a result we’re staring at another playoff game against the Jets.”
He might not want to tell the team this is a playoff game, they might choke the game away. Maybe they can get Tua a special band aid for his boo boo so he can play
BTW – Tua wasn’t even walking with a limp after the game. This is your franchise QB, your go to guy wearing a sweat outfit walking on the field with men who put their bodies on the line. Sorry, that’s not a Captain, a leader. How does he even look at his teammates?
More importantly, how do they look at him???
they ordered him to sit Rosanne
BBM,
It’s easy to look good at LG when you have the best young tackle in the league…from Iowa…playing next to you! 🙂
That is true. lol
I don’t care if Tua played or not. But, my question is: Just how serious is this injury? I mean…playoffs on the line…pretty much a gotta have it game if you’re seriously trying to get in the playoffs. I’d think you’d want all hands on deck. It would have to be a pretty serious injury to sit my startup QB in that situation.
That’s my thought. Even if they make the playoffs, is he even going to play?
I hear the decision wasn’t made to sit him until 90 minutes before the game so it can’t be that serious.
Brock Bowers seems to be worth his #13 overall pick.
He set the NFL all-time record in receiving yards for a rookie TE. He currently has 1,144 yards receiving on 108 receptions in 16 games.
BBM,
Then I don’t get it even more. You sit your starting QB in a win to get in game when you’re still considering it 90 minutes before the game? Unless the dude can’t walk, he’s in there in that scenario. Makes no sense unless they just figured they could beat Cleveland without him.
Yeah, I just don’t get it. I think it was in a post game article from Adam Beasley I read that. Makes no sense.
Still alive with a chance 😳
queue up the Bee Gees
lol
Dolphins@Jest and Chiefs@Broncos
Both games will be played at 1:25PM (4:25 for you easterners, 3:25 for ER)
🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwLM72c
Tua getting downgraded to doubtful on Saturday showed that they knew there was a significant chance he wasn’t going to be able to play.
Steve – “They ordered him to sit”
It doesn’t matter, not one bit. It’s a huge problem either way. I also believe he could have forced his way into the lineup, but we’ll never know, will we? They’re gonna treat him like a princess, he’s gonna play like a princess, and we’re gonna lose because of both of those things. This organization is not an NFL football team, it’s Pop Warner.
in so many words it’s what Tua said/alluded to
on your 2nd paragraph i agree 100%
Next season’s opponents for the Dolphins
not an awful schedule on paper
Where Tua is going for his treatment
lol
we are 5th in total defense this season
it doesn’t feel like that
we don’t give up a lot of yards
but we are middle of the pack in points
and never get sacks or turnovers
So many missed tackles, but we’ve also had the easiest schedule in the NFL and that counts a lot to why our stats don’t look awful. We were really exposed against the better teams.
not getting sacks and we’re still #5, could be an argument for pressures
also when you have a large plus number of takeaways your O is on the field less, because you have the ball more often across the 50 to start a drive, and when one is taken to the house, as we saw in Dallas vs Phil yesterday, the other team gets a double possession
In many blowout games with lots of winning team TOs the total yards are close, anyone who plays fantasy football has seen it
You check your FF pts for a particular player in a blowout with high hopes only to be letdown
Does Coach Cupcake even speak English?
According to Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, it certainly wasn’t the quarterback’s decision to sit out.
“Ultimately he absolutely wanted to play,” McDaniel said of Tagovailoa. “It wasn’t a pain tolerance thing, because he wanted to. That’s not in the equation for him.
“The main thing was that he not only was super susceptible to a much more significant injury based upon that injury if he were to fall in harm’s way, but a major factor was the lack of strength due to the injury, and his inability, as we forecasted, to protect himself and his teammates within the pocket and doing the things that he normally has to do.”
The Dolphins initially ruled Tagovailoa questionable Friday before downgrading him to doubtful on Saturday.
“We were kind of faced with the reality that it was kind of plateauing right then,” McDaniel said. “And then ultimately all the way up until this morning I kind of kept an open mind and a hopeful mind.”
hmmmm
Steve – Now that you’re here – Do you think it matters whether Tua wanted to play and they shut him down, or if he just let them shut him down? Same net result, he doesn’t play. Do you think that’s OK?
not really, because it’s the weenie injury prone QB vs the Josh Allen scenario
when Tua gets hurt they also have to protect him against himself, with Allen he’d be like get the F out of my face I’m playing and rightfully so or he’d demand a trade
Campbell has become the undeniable leader of the Dolphins’ defense. A player everyone else listens to. While it won’t likely happen, the Dolphins should be begging him to stick around one more year.
https://phinphanatic.com/calais-campbell-perfect-reaction-dolphins-season-saving-win
I bet he plays in 2025, not sure he’ll stay in Miami though and it would be telling against everyone’s favorite cupcake should he play elsewhere and Ross better be paying achtung
last 2 teams on our 2025 schedule now finalized vs Skins and Chargers
we’ll actually have a home game vs LAC, seems we play them 1 out of every 4 out west
Tyreek was money yesterday with 9 catches on 9 targets for 105
with Tua out their D played closer to the LOS allowing Tyreek less double coverage, our run game paid the price, but Huntley made em pay
not sure how the jets will play us, Huntley deserves an act II
I mentioned I went to our friends for Christmas day and watched football. It was a “meh” day since his team, Steelers, and his wife’s team Texans both got crushed.
Right now, first round of playoffs would be Steelers at Texans. If it stays that way, I am going to invite myself over. LOL
It could change though. Chargers have an easy game left. Steelers have the Bengals.
He does not belong in the NFL.
https://x.com/i/status/1873735407369941193
The DT could have just blew on him and knocked him down.
@schadjoe
Broncos favored by 8.5 at home vs. Chiefs, on news KC will rest starters
Dolphins favored by 2.5 at Jets
it’s gonna be a little painful when we beat the jets but the broncos beat the chiefs
The odds makers are probably right on this one
but we had our chances to seal a playoff spot and whiffed
we need to get better regardless of whether we sneak into the back door of the postseason
Mike
I don’t think the schedule is a huge factor in those defensive stats
Regardless, it’s something to build on for 2025
It’s our DC’s first year and he has less talent than his predecessor
if we can make some big plays from time to time – it’s going to be a difference maker
it wouldn’t be crazy to focus on brining in some young Defensive talent this offseason
I have most of the defensive positions as needs with the exception of pass rusher
The only stats that matter are points for and points against.
it’s funny that we play in Cleveland again next year
not a lot of cold weather on the schedule other than the usual division opponents, the browns and the Steelers
but we get the nfc south next season so road games at Atalanta and Carolina aren’t real worrisome
and we even get a some game with the colts
I’m reading that Aaron Rogers “benched himself” when the jets were down big yesterday
isn’t that just quitting on your team?
BBM,
All I saw on that video was Paul blocking his guy 10 yards downfield. He got schooled a few times yesterday, but the young man is showing some promise.
I had to go back and look. Yep, I think he will only get better. Not sure where his ceiling is though. I was just focused on Eich getting rag dolled when I first watched it.
I don’t believe a word the NFL says but supposedly Kenny Pickett went into the game yesterday with broken ribs and then injured them further. A QB playing injured. No shit?
backup, so it doesn’t count, no one cares, if he gets hurt further
Piggy, Rodgers did pass up Tom Brady yesterday as the most sacked QB in NFL history. I think he really wanted to break one of TB’s records before he retired. I also think he saw joining the Jets was his best opportunity to get that record. He did it and then took himself out of the game. LOL
BBM,
Paul looked pretty bad a few times yesterday against Garrett, but I’ll give him some grace going against that cat. He’s still got some technique issues, but he’s a rookie. I don’t think he’s going to be a high end player. I think he can be a solid starter.
he can stonewall a defender on any given play, so there’s room for growth
Jones and Eichenberg just suck all the time
Piggy – by schedule, I mean we did well against the weak teams, with the exception of Arizona, but all the good teams scored on us pretty good
After eight games we were 2-6. We’ve gone 6-2 in the eight games since. We were never going to win the SuperBowl, but have to like that turnaround.
The team showed no quit during a very difficult start. Some teams fold.
some teams = the jests
bailbondmike
says:
December 30, 2024 at 11:04 am
@schadjoe
Broncos favored by 8.5 at home vs. Chiefs
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That’s tough for us. Only bright side on it is the Chiefs have a bye week, which gives less incentive to sit starters.
Omar is always wrong.
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/omar-kelly/article297748103.html
Quite honestly, Tyler Huntley looked really good yesterday, granted it was against the measly Brownies Defense. Perhaps… just perhaps, Huntley should be our vet backup QB moving forward.
Night and Day btwn yesterday and when he played earlier in the season. Maybe he just needed to learn the O.
Exactly, Stanger! I feel like Huntley displayed a much better understanding of the McDaniel Offense from the last time we saw him, earlier in the season.
I saw tangible growth. Perhaps he’s a keeper after all… we’ll see!
Stats…
— ‘Reek needs just 61 more receiving yards to get to 1,000 on the season.
— Jonnu needs 1 more TD reception to become the all-time, single-season record holder for the Phins. He’s currently tied with Keith Jackson with 7.
— Tua currently leads Baker Mayfield in completion % (72.9% to 71.7%) to become the completion % champ for the ’24 NFL season.
— First-time DC Anthony Weaver currently coaches the #4 NFL Defense (yards). If this trend continues for 1 more game, it will mark the first time in 18 years that our Phins finish with a top-5 Defense.
Not everything is sour in Miami, but dammit, we could be so much better than an 8-8 team.
Personally, I feel Anthony Weaver has turned a woeful Defense (roster wise) into a winner. And he couldn’t have done it without Calais Campbell. We MUST find Calais’ replacement in the ’25 Draft.
I can’t wait to do an autopsy of this team. So much is good, so much is bad. We can take flight if we make simple corrections… I don’t believe we need a total rebuild.
Too bad Grier won’t see it that way. He’ll fill holes and create new ones lol
^
I might have to go to the Carolina game.
I was thinking Falcons for me. Only 4.5 hours away.
Carolina is the same distance for me. Unless I take a cheap flight.
Team showed grit yesterday, and some really good coaching. I can’t wait for this weekend! Go Fins!!!
It’ll be just like the Dolphins to go with Snoop Huntley after 1 good game against the Browns. They did the same thing with 1 pre season with Skylar Thompson. Will they ever learn? They best be bringing in some competition for the backup QB spot, either that or you make your franchise QB play with wittle boo boos
I’m going to the GBvChi game. I’ll be good and drunk for the Phins finale.
That’s good, I think Broncos are going to win
By all accounts they really should. I wouldn’t put it past them shitting the bed while the Broncos lose. I wouldn’t mind seeing Cincy getting in at this point either.
Idk how cold it will be in NY, but I imagine pretty chilly since the high here is looking like the teens.
Why Do these announcers keep saying this is a nothing game for Detroit?? They are trying to win the # 1 seed and a bye ?? Yes they play Vikings next .. Minnesota HAS 14 wins .. do Lions hold tiebreaker ??
yes, they won the first meeting
I will be cheering for a win and a playoff appearance.. we have played the bills well once in each of the last two years .. Hell Skyler almost beat them in playoffs couple years back .. there will be no wide sweeping FO changes .. why not see what they can do .. FINS UP 🙏🎉🎉
Woop Woop and oink
toba,
Detroit can lose this game and still get the #1 seed if they beat the Vikes next week, I believe.
yes
Thanks …
Dan Campbell should be fired for not going for 2 up 12 with 4 minutes to go😜
before the half we clocked the ball with 1 second left, allowing time for the FG
it took forever, because Tyreek ran all the way to the other side to lineup
either he had to do that, so the formation didn’t have an ineligible on that sides of the line, or Tyreek was just clueless and didn’t lineup on the right
🧁 needs to figure it out
Toba 53
?? What is 53 ??😳
our NHL leading points for VGK and WPG
Congrats to Twice for besting Stanger in the FMU fantasy Super Bowl …
In the third place game I was defeated by my arch nemesis piggy’s management team .. I have a horrid record against that group
So Piggy has a team that he abandoned and was just being auto run and it still beat you?
I am the Aaron Rogers of fantasy football
Way to go Twice. You play some mean fantasy football.
https://phinphanatic.com/nfl-insider-drops-major-hint-chris-grier-future-dolphins
YES! Please please please please please!
I even like the John Dorsey reference! I’ve been banging the drum for him for over a decade since he came out of Greenbay!
I will be cheering for a win and a playoff appearance.. we have played the bills well once in each of the last two years .. Hell Skyler almost beat them in playoffs couple years back .. there will be no wide sweeping FO changes .. why not see what they can do .. FINS UP
WTH are you talking about? The Bills OWN the Dolphins. “They played well?” We are fucking 5-18 against them in the last 10 years and the last 0-6 straight.
We almost beat them in early November at Buffalo. I don’t expect that to happen again though as Buffalo is firing on all cylinders right now. My prediction is Denver wins , so it will likely be a moot point.
Yeah, we “almost beat them” every game except, you know, they score more points than us every game…or at least 18 of the last 23
Imagine the feeling if we derail the Bills season
18.Mason GrahamDT Michigan
49.Donovan JacksonOG Ohio State
82.Dorian StrongCB Virginia Tech
98.Sebastian CastroS Iowa
99.Blake MillerOT Clemson
116.Lander BartonLB Utah
153.Malachi MooreS Alabama
155.Luke KandraOG Cincinnati
223.J.J. PeguesDT Ole Miss
230.Montorie FosterWR Michigan State
251.DeMonte CapeheartDT Clemson
Nice! Very solid draft. LG and RG, Kandra will be a steal at 155. ILB Barton is a good pickup at 116. Dorian Strong is on my list also.
Miami is now ensured a play off spot. The polar vortex is dropping in this week and by the first playoff game Buffalo will be recording record low temperatures.
Phelon, 100%. We might even get snow here in Pensacola. Things are lining up for a major blizzard from South Carolina to the NE. You guys in Jersey could be seeing feet of snow.
Though Ryan Hall says lets not get ahead of ourselves.
Start at about the 6 minute mark.
Try to keep your clothes on this time lol
Do you think 7 linemen are too many?
38.Nick EmmanworiS South Carolina
49.Donovan JacksonOG Ohio State
95.Domani JacksonCB Alabama
98.Lander BartonLB Utah
99.Tyler OnyedimDT Iowa State
110.Jaeden RobertsOG Alabama
116.Anthony BeltonOT NC State
118.Josh SimmonsOT Ohio State
153.Jeffrey BassaS Oregon
155.Tonka HemingwayDT South Carolina
223.Montorie FosterWR Michigan State
230.Alfred CollinsDT Texas
251.Jay HigginsLB Iowa
2026 NYJ 2nd
Wyo – Where’s the QB to replace Too-ah?
Trade for one? or just put in a stump!
It can’t be too hard to find a decent QB, right fins fans!
Guarantied to work in cold weather
3rd for Hunt
4th for Wilkins.
We get a 3rd for both and projected to be #98 and #99. Wilkins because he was a 1st rounder and got a huge contract and Hunt because he played over 75% of snaps and got a huge contract.
Trying to bolster all these drafts! Lol
Annie
https://x.com/AnnieAgar/status/1874171765074911559
Wyoming, your second draft is good also and 7 for the trenches is a good thing.
Jeffrey Bassa actually switched from safety to ILB. So you drafted 3 ILB but that’s not a bad thing either.
ILB Bassa is actually a good pick at #153. He is a good cover LB and is the signal caller for the Oregon defense.
It would be nice to find someone to cover a TE
^
Higgins is a good cover ILB also. Statistically, he is considered top 5 ILB in coverage, but he lacks speed.
Lacks speed from what I have read. Will have to wait for combine.
ILB Chris Paul, Ole Miss is another decent cover LB.
Mike E. says: December 31, 2024 at 1:03 pm
Wyo – Where’s the QB to replace Too-ah?
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It’s a relatively weak QB class unless Allar and Milroe enter. After the top of 4th you might as well wait until the 7th for one like Will Horward from OSU or scoop up a good UDFA like Seth Hennigan from Memphis.
It would be so like us for the Chiefs to beat the Broncos and we lose to the Jets…
Would sum up the season perfectly.
I know
Here’s the actual draft with Grier in control:
First pick: 170 lb WR
Second: 165 lb WR
Third: Injury prone 172 lb RB but he runs a 4.4 40
Fourth: Injury prone Safety with 8 starts in college
Fifth: Injury prone OG from Valdosta St.
That’s all the picks we have because we traded the rest for a 4th round pick in 2030.
Lol
Valdosta St! I worked with a prick that went there. When he was bragging about it I told him I never heard of it and it sounds like a club soda. Never seen someone get so mad. Good times.
Wyoming, I posted him not long ago but I really like this kid. I know we have other needs but think he would be sick in our offense. He’s Deebo on steroids. He is a former dual threat QB at 6’5 225 and runs a 4.45 forty. Another big target we need.
Most sites have him going by mid 3rd. If he is there at 98 or 99, I am taking him.
cool
Nick Korte
Looks like bad 2025 comp pick news for the Dolphins: Christian Wilkins has now seen his snap count fall below 25% on the season. That means that he gets no boost at all in the compensatory formula, and that could drop the round his contract is valued in from the 3rd to the 4th.
Well damn. I thought it was a lock
ER,
That’s hilarious especially because I chose Valdosta State because I was actually recruited by them out of HS. And, they just beat our local college team(where my daughter went) to go to the NCAA II national championship game. They lost the championship, but it all brought back memories.
BB Mike,
You and I both see that Jay Higgins’ listed speed is rather slow (I see 4.76). Yet when I watch his tape, it doesn’t add up to me. I mean, he’s clearly faster than 4.76!
Not saying he’ll run a sub-4.5 at the Combine, but he almost had to be ailing when timed at a 4.76, right? Can’t be a top-5 coverage LB at 6’1″ running a 4.76… even if his playing speed is much better than his straight-line speed.
Me too… I’m very much looking forward to seeing what he runs at the Combine. He’s already a ‘man-crush’ for me in the ’25 NFL Draft.
Randy, what do YOU think of Iowa’s Jay Higgins, man?!!
M13,
I love Higgins as a college LB, but I question his ability as a pro. I don’t think I’d look at him until the 5th round or so. He’s a great leader and a smart football player. He has all the intangible qualities you want. I do think he was a bit of a product of how Iowa plays defense.
If you can draft him at the right spot, I think he comes in and becomes a great ST player out of the gate and maybe he develops into a solid but not spectacular pro. You’re right in that if you watch him he seems to play quick, but I’m not so sure that’s because of his athleticism. I think it’s more a product of his intelligence and Iowa’s defensive scheme.
Take him in the 5th….MAYBE the 4th….but that would be a reach for me. But, with his intangibles, he’s one of those guys who might surprise everybody. How’s that for a decisive evaluation? Lol
LOL, well I appreciate your honesty, Randy! Me too… I think he’s a natural leader, very intellegent, and he just just has an ‘it’ factor about him. Kind of reminds me of somebody we drafted out of Texas Tech to play LB. He wore #54 for us, if memory serves… 😉
XAVIER WATTS, I want you to become our newest Safety for the Miami Dolphins. Welcome to ‘man-crush ’25’!
BALL HAWK!!!
Awesome story, to boot…
2025 NFL Draft ‘man-crushes’ (<– Omar’s term, not mine!)
— Tyler Warren, TE, PSU
— Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon
— Jay Higgins, MLB/ILB, Iowa
— Walter Nolen, DI, Ole Miss
— Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
I read a lot of complaints about not re-signing Christian Wilkins. Now I read our comp pick for him will be lower cause he didn’t take 25% of total D snaps for the Raiders this season. Guess we have a Wilkins problem either way.
15 tackles is huge.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Dodson, 26, recorded an interception, a quarterback hit, and 15 tackles in the Dolphins’ 20-3 win against the Cleveland Browns. The last time an AFC linebacker recorded at least 15 tackles and an interception was Vontaze Burfict in 2016.
That’s another huge credit to Chris Grier, who claimed Dotson after the Seahawks strangely cut him mid-season.
*Dodson
Warren with a beautiful block!
Back to back!
Beast!
he can do it all
he would be an all pro in this offense
George Kittle
Our boys are rolling M13!!!!!!!!!!!
Snoop looked like the O was created for him, not Tua, and he has wheels, not Tua, and his arm is strong,…😜
but it’s 1 game, so I’ll reserve judgement until act II against the jets shows he’s for real
nice punt
Tua may be done for the year, that’s a good thing, we need to see more Huntley to evaluate him in this O
Does Tyler Warren play QB (tush push)?
He plays TE, and they have packages for him as the QB(he was a HS QB), slot , fullback, tailback, etc.
just saying…
Teams can use a “standard elevation” to make up to two practice squad players available to play in a regular season game.
Chiefs can only sit so many starters, maybe 8, and we saw how that played out vs Buffalo a few years ago on the last game of the season
Happy New Year!
Why the Miami Dolphins Must Retain Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver for 2025
Posted by Austin Dobbins | Jan 1, 2025 | Dolphins News | 0
As the Miami Dolphins prepare for the 2025 season, one of the most critical decisions they face is ensuring the continuity of their defensive leadership. Under the guidance of defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, the Dolphins’ defense has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a formidable force in the NFL. Weaver’s leadership, the unwavering support from his players, and the impressive defensive statistics this season all underscore the necessity of retaining him for at least one more year before he goes off to be a head coach.
Transformative Leadership and Player Backing
Anthony Weaver’s appointment as defensive coordinator has been a game-changer for the Dolphins. His leadership style emphasizes discipline, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the game, which has resonated with the players. The trust and respect he has cultivated within the locker room are evident, with players frequently praising his strategic acumen and motivational skills.
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell has been particularly vocal about Weaver’s impact, stating, “Coach Weaver’s approach has brought a new energy to our defense. His ability to adjust and keep us focused has been key to our success.”
Additionally, linebacker Jordyn Brooks expressed his appreciation for Weaver’s leadership, saying, “I think it’s been outstanding. You guys get a chance to talk to him when you ask him questions, and you kind of can get a feel for his demeanor and his personality. I think that’s the way you got to be to coach men in this league.”
These insights highlight the profound impact of Anthony Weaver’s leadership on the Miami Dolphins defense, underscoring the importance of retaining him for the upcoming season.
Impressive Defensive Statistics
Under Weaver’s stewardship, the Dolphins’ defense has achieved remarkable statistical milestones this season. The team ranks 8th in points per game 20.8 and 9th in the NFL in passing defense, allowing just 207.8 yards per game. This marks the fewest passing yards allowed by a Dolphins defense since 2006.
In terms of rushing defense, the Dolphins are also 9th, conceding only 102.8 yards per game. This balanced defensive performance has been crucial in keeping opponents’ offenses in check and providing the team with opportunities to control games.
Additionally, the Dolphins’ defense has been effective on third downs, ranking 5th in the league with a 35.5% conversion rate allowed. This efficiency has been pivotal in limiting opponents’ scoring opportunities and maintaining momentum throughout the season.
The Dolphins have struggled to get to the quarterback and create turnovers, yet they have dealt with numerous injuries and limited talent. Even without these two factors, the Dolphins’ defense has been impressive.
The Importance of Continuity
Retaining Anthony Weaver is not merely a matter of maintaining statistical performance; it is about preserving the culture and identity that he has instilled within the defense. The Dolphins have significantly improved key defensive metrics, and losing Weaver could disrupt this progress. His deep understanding of the game and ability to adapt to various offensive schemes have been instrumental in the defense’s success.
The support from the players further emphasizes the importance of continuity. A defense that believes in its coordinator is more likely to execute game plans effectively and perform at a high level. The trust and respect that Weaver has earned are invaluable assets that contribute to the overall success of the team.
Letting Weaver help draft and sign “his” guys will be crucial in the Dolphins’ defense elevating to the top of the NFL, along with its health.
Conclusion
The Miami Dolphins have experienced a defensive renaissance under Anthony Weaver’s leadership. The impressive statistics, coupled with the unwavering support from the players, highlight the critical role he has played in the team’s success this season. To ensure continued growth and competitiveness, the Dolphins must retain Anthony Weaver as their defensive coordinator for the 2025 season. His leadership, strategic acumen, and the positive culture he has fostered are invaluable assets that the team cannot afford to lose, and any team would be grateful to have a head coach.
My conclusion is they laid on the BS too much
How’d that D look against GB and Hou?
Down right putrid, if you ask me
I think he’s done a good job, but let’s not annoint him anything yet
the missed tackles alone are cause for concern
I’d like to see him flip with MM and be our 2025 HC, but not because our D is other worldly
i don’t think that was the gist of the article. I didn’t see anyone being anointed to anything.
A top 10 D over a season is impressive and keeping the D coordinator for a second year maintains continuity and usually enhances the success next year.
You don’t agree?
what’s impressive is our D showing up against good teams, and there weren’t many we played this year
Buff, Sea, Rams, GB and Hou only in the Rams game did our D show up 25 pts per those 6 games
People blame Tua, he can’t beat good teams, maybe it isn’t him
I blame 🧁 and his soft ass team
if Phillips and Chubb had played most of the season, things may have been different
secondary struggled at times with the lack of passrush, Sieler a little Chop, mixed in with a little Campbell and Ogbah and that was it
that was also part of the article…lots of injuries and still top 10 D over a season
Happy New Year!
Hmmm….so it’s my understanding, Tua’s recent hip injury is the same hip he dislocated in 2019 that ended his season with Alabama. We drafted him in 2020 with the 5th pick and he was not healed/ready by season start. When he was drafted, my criticism of the pick was that I thought he was fragile.
5 years later, he injures the same hip, I think in the same manner. Falling/striking the knee to the ground, similar to a force great enough (5 years ago resulting in a posterior hip dislocation) to reaggravate or cause a similar type injury today.
Why would a doctor today say to Tua, “it is not medically safe to play?”
If it’s not concussion issues, it’s hip issues or ankles (both have been tied) or ……
He’s fragile….lol
From head to toe…lol!
I feel like we should re-write that children’s song:
🎶”Tuuuuuua’s fragile from his head to his hips to his ankles, hips and ankles.” 🎶
lol…
I’ve watched Tyler Warren play for four years now. I don’t see any way he lasts to the second round. He’s a complete tight end.
Well, if the two knuckleheads responsible for personnel didn’t create huge needs up and down the O and D line I’d say it was possible. Alas, we have no secondary, LB’s, O-line, D-line, it’s pathetic! Seems like we finally have a TE though, he got one thing right!
I still feel like we can get him with our first rounder if we can grab G in the second. We are going to have to restructure contracts regardless. We have three OL positions set for next year, draft one and maybe roll with Jones or Eich. Not ideal, but that’s where we are. Maybe trade Jonnu for a third
steveccnv
says:
December 31, 2024 at 8:55 pm (Edit)
Tua may be done for the year, that’s a good thing, we need to see more Huntley to evaluate him in this O
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I don’t want to spoil my next article, but it’s comical to me that any Dolphins fan could be happy we gave Tua that massive contract, or think he’s worth it. He gave us a 6-5 record, completing nearly every screen pass or pass thrown about 5-10 yards and he is loved. 19 TD’s – 7 INT’s. Tannehill could do that! I can’t wait to write my article on Friday, I can feel the hate flowing freely now . . .
😂
Seems like we finally have a TE though, he got one thing right!
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Who is only under contract 1 more season.
You can re-sign Jonnu for a logical amount tho
god forbid we could actually be proactive and BUILD a team
Happy New Year everyone!
Sheesh, I hate when I drink too much. Harder to recoup the older I get. lol
Happy New Year to all!
Jason Sanders has now made 25 FG’s in a row including 9 from 50+ (12 of 14 from 50+ on the season).
TE Mason Taylor has officially declared for the draft.
as if it were clever to write a story with this title
Why Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill wished Chiefs a Happy New Year
what ever could it be SMH
Joe Schad
@schadjoe
Miami Dolphins’ Calais Campbell earned the Don Shula Leadership Award, Jaelan Phillips was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner and tackle Terron Armstead was honored with the Nat Moore Community Service Award
congrats to Zach Sieler. winner of the Dan Marino Team MVP award. Well deserved.
Brian in NY
says:
December 31, 2024 at 8:11 pm
Our boys are rolling M13!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a great, statement win for our boys! Bring on the winner of Georgia and Notre Dame, we’re ready!
WE ARE!!!
Speaking of Georgia and Notre Dame…
@AroundTheNFL
Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
https://nfl.com/news/sugar-bowl-cfp-quarterfinal-between-georgia-and-notre-dame-postponed-after-deadly-truck-attack
SMH @ “truck attack”. It was a terrorist attack. Suspect even possessed an ISIS flag.
they just categorized it as a terrorist attack
A Tesla cyber truck exploded in front of Trump Tower in Las Vegas just earlier. Driver is dead, 7 others injured. NOT GOOD.
https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/1874541681955291537
2025 is off to very rocky start… SMH
If it was intentional, the driver couldn’t have been going after Trump other than in the symbolic sense.
“Your question is absolutely fair, because your question is the same that I had immediately, that I posed to the medical staff and then understanding that they’re unrelated and not consequential or there’s no causation involved in it. It’s a fair question, but they are unrelated in terms of really the nature of that injury versus this, but it’s a fair question.”
— McDaniel on whether Tua’s current hip injury is related to the one he had at Alabama.
So, a new part of his body exposing his fragilty….
How did his prognosis get worse?
Very weird.
Just gonna put this out there to remind myself to include this in my article. Our defense is now a top 10 defense in some metrics. It seems like here it’s been a season long battle with some folks blaming the defense when others blamed Tua. Give you a hint . . . Both right! The defense got hot against a bunch of shitty teams and now is on the top 10. Our well loved QB has done exactly the same thing all season. Feasted on bad teams and disappeared against good teams. Tua really excelled at completing passes about 5 yards downfield for an incredible 74% completion % or thereabouts and all applauded. Beat all the weak teams and now the defense learned the same trick. 11 games. 19 TD”s, 7 INT’s, and all that for a 6-5 record for a bargain at $55M per. No Tua isn’t the sole problem, but he’s part of it, and it’s fucking clear as day he’s not the solution.
Mike,
can your opinion of Tua not be so ambiguous in your article ? I’m having a little trouble following your stance on him.
Lol…then, you’re the only one
Looking forward to Fridays article now….
You weren’t looking forward to it before??? 🤪