Bad Time to be a Dolphins Fan?

by Behbigben15

To answer that question, yes, it is a very bad time to be a Dolphins fan. The Dolphins had to let go of who was thought to be the answer to their QB situation after Culpepper had two injury plagued seasons, and also lose backup Joey Harrington (not that he was worth keeping). But Miami also lost head coach Nick Saban, who left for Alabama. The new head coach, Cam Cameron? Which isn't necessarily a bad decision, but he tries to solve the QB situation by overlooking Brady Quinn in the draft, and instead signing 37-year old vet, Trent Green. Not the answer to their long-term QB situation. And he drafts Ted Ginn Jr? Who, by the way, is most likely only going to be a threat in the return game, if that, I just don't see him making a big impact as a rookie, if at all.

I don't really blame the Dolphins fans for booing Cam Cameron, after he introduced Ginn Jr. But, I do think they were being skeptical when they booed knewly signed QB Trent Green during the Dolphins first preseason game at Jacksonville, totally unfair for Green, if your going to blame anyone, blame Cam Cameron, and Miami's front office, not Green. The fans of Miami, i'm sure, will boo every one of their QB's from now on, they are just to close to Dan Marino, that every QB they get has to be just like him. I don't like it.

The Dolphins defense isn't looking to swell either. Yes, they have the best DE in the NFL, and possibly the best tackler in NFL history, well, in Miami's history anyway. But, how much longer are they going to put up those kinds of numbers? Who knows. Miami added a very good LB this offseason, but may have wasted their 20 million dollars in guaranteed money, because new Phin, Joey Porter will miss at least the entire preseason, and maybe more, due to knee surgery. And Porter deffinetely will not be the same as he was before the knee surgery.

Yup, if I were a fan of Miami, I would much rather watch the Miami Hurricanes college football season this year, it may not be as painful. Heck, the Florida Marlins will probably just as, or maybe even more exciting to watch. Oh, sorry, I forgot to mention that Ronnie Brown won't be a very big threat either. Sprry, but I just don't see him having a breakout year like most people expect. Brown has yet to prove he is able to carry the load as a full-time starter in the NFL, and I don't even expect a 1,000 yard season, sorry folks.

ChristofMVP

844 days ago

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I read somewhere that Clemons? (the backup) is pushing Green hard and to expect the backup to be the starter come the beginning of the season.

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Silencer76AAA-er

844 days ago

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You are speaking of Cleo Lemon Christof, and you are correct in your readings...Lemon is battling Green tooth and nail and may wrest the spot from Green early on if/when Miami struggles.

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ChristofMVP

844 days ago

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I don't think the Dolphins made a mistake for not drafting Brady Quinn. I don't see Quinn doing well in the NFL. On the other hadn, taking Ted Ginn Jr. with the pick, that may have been a big time mistake.

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Behbigben15All-Star

844 days ago

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Yes, you are right, I don't like Quinn, I deffantly don't like how he demands as much money as he has as a rookie, especially. And I think taking Ginn was a mistake, but taking Quinn would have been wiser than taking Ginn.

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Silencer76AAA-er

844 days ago

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With the holes in Miami's vastly aging defense, they could have gone after Patrick Willis, Adam Carriker, Revis, Leon Hall, Michael Griffin, Aaron Ross, etc and made an acquisition that would have helped them more than Ginn will for the next several years. Hell, if they were so intent on NOT taking Quinn, they probably could have dealt the 9th pick for a mid range first and an additional pick or player and been able to help themselves further.

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Ea34Div-I Stud

843 days ago

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The Dolphins are in for a downturn. The great defense of the 90s is aging and they have not brought young replacements, the offensive line is suspect and their offseason obsession with Trent Green was absolutely baffling. Why not draft Quinn and let he and Cleo Lemon battle it out? Other than Ronnie Brown and Chris Chambers, there's not a whole lot here.

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InsanMajor Leaguer

843 days ago

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I'm actually going to go against popular opinion on this one. I acutally like the Dolphins. Can someone say New Orleans Saints? Trent Green is a great underrated QB who is old yes, but still good. Their defense is awesome and only better with Joey Porter. (Who cares if he misses four meaningless games, he's a vet). And their runningback, Ronnie Brown is only getting better year by year. I really like Miami, so much so that I am considering them to make the playoffs this year.

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Silencer76AAA-er

843 days ago

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There is a huge difference between New Orleans last year and Miami this year. The Saints featured Drew Brees, Deuce, Bush, Colston, Henderson, Joe Horn. Who does Miami have? Ronnie Brown, a disappointing Chris Chambers, and nothing else. Trent Green is 37, and moves like he is 84 with arthritis. Rookie center, rookie right guard, and a flat out lack of talent, plus a quickly getting old defense.

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InsanMajor Leaguer

843 days ago

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A disappointing Chambers because..... because... oh, no quarterback.... Plus New Orleans doesn't have a good defense. Plus no one knew who Colsten and Henderson were until half way through the season.

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Steel TownDraft Pick

843 days ago

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Yeah, I think I like the Phins too. I do expect Ronnie Brown to have a breakout year and Porter is a great addition. If the inexperienced O-line can protect Green and Miami is using the right offense they will tear it up. Green was highly effective in K.C. so expect him to do so in Miami also. Although I do think they should have drafted Quinn. I don't see why people don't think he will do well in the NFL, he was very solid in college.

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Silencer76AAA-er

843 days ago

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The thing about Chambers is that he has only gone over 1000 yards once in his career, and that was in 05. That is also the only year that he caught more than 69 passes. While I agree that no one knew about Colston, as he was a 7th round pick, it still doesn't overshadow the fact of who the Saints had otherwise.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

843 days ago

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Let's not forget huge concerns with the offensive line and the secondary. Miami's probable secondary: Will Allen and Travis Daniels at the corners, and Yeremiah Bell and Renaldo Hill at safeties. Besides Bell, that's a tremendously weak squad. We wouldn't even mention that our first-round pick last year -- Jason Allen, isn't good enough to play the nickel spot.

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Dolphin NicenessPee Wee

843 days ago

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Yeah, the secondary is miserable, but Bell is a bright spot.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

842 days ago

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Its all kinda gone downhill for the Fish ever since Marino cameoed in Pet Detective...

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Anonymous Fanatic #2

842 days ago

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saints are in nfc am i right... wonder what thier record would be in afc east?? future looks good for beck. The two weakest spot on this team are ol and db.. this is area where we need to get better at to get to next level. we may be asking to much of trent green. if line donot block and db cant stay with nobody.

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Anonymous Fanatic #3

841 days ago

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I'm sick how in the heck did we not pick Brady Quinn. They gave him a standing ovation in Cleveland. Of course Quinn delivered with 2 TD's. Cam needs to be sent packing out of Miami. From a lifetime Dolphin fan this was a hugh mistake. Mark my word by mid season Cam Cameron will be fired.

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Anonymous Fanatic #4

839 days ago

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Why is there so many quinn fans out there? He has done nothing in the NFL and, by the way, not much against good teams in college either. Cam did the right thing. He did not want Quinn, and believe me they spent a lot of time rating and evaluating him. By the way, neither did any other team in the first round except Cleveland (which did not want to draft him with the 3rd pick). So what is sooooo special about Quinn. We have a deep threat with Ginn and a better future with Beck. Get over this Brady Quinn crap already.

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