Starting my NFL thread, I am getting way too excited and pumped as the season approaches. So for starters, most people think the Dolphins are way worse than they really are, now I do not blame them, but I watch every play of every Phins game. We are always a couple wins away from the post season, and so many games we play we blow in the fourth quarter. Year in and year out, we lose close games against great teams. Last years Green Bay game comes to mind. We have an up and coming offensive line, an absolute BEAST of a D-line, two rising stars at wide receiver in Landry and Parker. I do have some doubts about our RB position, also for our corners. Rashad jones will hold his own at the safety position. Now, the rest falls on how Tannehill can improve his deep ball accuracy and velocity, and how he will handle being able to finally call plays himself and audible at the line, something which he has not been able to do under either coach he's played under since entering the NFL. I trust in Adam Gase. I honestly like our chances at a wildcard spot this year more than I did last year.
Taking Dolphins season wins over 7 at -135
And also Dolphins Week 1 +8 against the Seahawks.
I will also take them Moneyline Week 1 once I had the line available at my book.
Anyone feel like discussing some Phins, please join :)
I will be checking in on this thread daily. Until Football starts you can catch me in the MLB forums.
Starting my NFL thread, I am getting way too excited and pumped as the season approaches. So for starters, most people think the Dolphins are way worse than they really are, now I do not blame them, but I watch every play of every Phins game. We are always a couple wins away from the post season, and so many games we play we blow in the fourth quarter. Year in and year out, we lose close games against great teams. Last years Green Bay game comes to mind. We have an up and coming offensive line, an absolute BEAST of a D-line, two rising stars at wide receiver in Landry and Parker. I do have some doubts about our RB position, also for our corners. Rashad jones will hold his own at the safety position. Now, the rest falls on how Tannehill can improve his deep ball accuracy and velocity, and how he will handle being able to finally call plays himself and audible at the line, something which he has not been able to do under either coach he's played under since entering the NFL. I trust in Adam Gase. I honestly like our chances at a wildcard spot this year more than I did last year.
Taking Dolphins season wins over 7 at -135
And also Dolphins Week 1 +8 against the Seahawks.
I will also take them Moneyline Week 1 once I had the line available at my book.
Anyone feel like discussing some Phins, please join :)
I will be checking in on this thread daily. Until Football starts you can catch me in the MLB forums.
Oh wow. To be a young naive, optimistic Dolphins fan again
The fact of the matter is the Dolphins do have a lot of young talent (Landry, Parker, Jones, Ajayi) and some solid Vets (Wake, Pouncey, Albert, Suh.) However they have way too many question marks to think they will be a playoff team.
Their linebackers are a HUGE question mark, and when Byron Maxwell is your #1 you could be in for trouble.
Also, if Wake, Suh, Landry, Jones, Maxwell, Xavier Johnson, Pouncey, Jawaun James, or Albert suffer a serious injury and miss a bunch of games this team most likely will not be going to the playoffs.
Bottom line: A lot of talent, A lot of questions, and no depth has me not hyping the 2016 Miami Dolphins until I see WINS in the column. Hope spring eternal and I was once like you, but I've seen this team under-achieve for 15 years. No way am I putting expectations on them and being disappointed again.
Oh wow. To be a young naive, optimistic Dolphins fan again
The fact of the matter is the Dolphins do have a lot of young talent (Landry, Parker, Jones, Ajayi) and some solid Vets (Wake, Pouncey, Albert, Suh.) However they have way too many question marks to think they will be a playoff team.
Their linebackers are a HUGE question mark, and when Byron Maxwell is your #1 you could be in for trouble.
Also, if Wake, Suh, Landry, Jones, Maxwell, Xavier Johnson, Pouncey, Jawaun James, or Albert suffer a serious injury and miss a bunch of games this team most likely will not be going to the playoffs.
Bottom line: A lot of talent, A lot of questions, and no depth has me not hyping the 2016 Miami Dolphins until I see WINS in the column. Hope spring eternal and I was once like you, but I've seen this team under-achieve for 15 years. No way am I putting expectations on them and being disappointed again.
without even getting into the ridiculous narrative on the team ..... you can get dolphins at 6 1/2 -120 just about anywhere in town ..... if you like the over at least get it at right price.
without even getting into the ridiculous narrative on the team ..... you can get dolphins at 6 1/2 -120 just about anywhere in town ..... if you like the over at least get it at right price.
Oh wow. To be a young naive, optimistic Dolphins fan again
The fact of the matter is the Dolphins do have a lot of young talent (Landry, Parker, Jones, Ajayi) and some solid Vets (Wake, Pouncey, Albert, Suh.) However they have way too many question marks to think they will be a playoff team.
Their linebackers are a HUGE question mark, and when Byron Maxwell is your #1 you could be in for trouble.
Also, if Wake, Suh, Landry, Jones, Maxwell, Xavier Johnson, Pouncey, Jawaun James, or Albert suffer a serious injury and miss a bunch of games this team most likely will not be going to the playoffs.
Bottom line: A lot of talent, A lot of questions, and no depth has me not hyping the 2016 Miami Dolphins until I see WINS in the column. Hope spring eternal and I was once like you, but I've seen this team under-achieve for 15 years. No way am I putting expectations on them and being disappointed again.
I've been watching the Dolphins fail to achieve since 2001, when I first started watching football. It was the jay Fiedler, and Ray Lucas era. We had pat surtain, Sam Madison, Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor, but the second Ricky Williams retired around 03' we just fell and fell quick. From signing culpepper over brees, Saban screwing us HARD, dude even watching AJ feely, Joey Harrington, Gus farrot QB for us, YOU NAME IT. I've been there with you man. I've grown to hate tom Brady and bellechik like no hatred has brewed in me before. I was stupid enough to buy into our hype last offseason with Suh, and tannehills supposed coming out party, and man.....now THAT was a disappointment. I'm telling you, this year is quietly going to be a major improvement over the last two seasons. Our defense concerns me greatly, yes. Linebacker? Corner? No, it's not looking great on paper, but I for some reason trust Adam Gase and staff more than sparano and Philbin. Oh and ..... 1-15 season? Watched every grueling second of that season. I too have felt your agony my friend. I'm staying quietely optimistic. Phins up man
Oh wow. To be a young naive, optimistic Dolphins fan again
The fact of the matter is the Dolphins do have a lot of young talent (Landry, Parker, Jones, Ajayi) and some solid Vets (Wake, Pouncey, Albert, Suh.) However they have way too many question marks to think they will be a playoff team.
Their linebackers are a HUGE question mark, and when Byron Maxwell is your #1 you could be in for trouble.
Also, if Wake, Suh, Landry, Jones, Maxwell, Xavier Johnson, Pouncey, Jawaun James, or Albert suffer a serious injury and miss a bunch of games this team most likely will not be going to the playoffs.
Bottom line: A lot of talent, A lot of questions, and no depth has me not hyping the 2016 Miami Dolphins until I see WINS in the column. Hope spring eternal and I was once like you, but I've seen this team under-achieve for 15 years. No way am I putting expectations on them and being disappointed again.
I've been watching the Dolphins fail to achieve since 2001, when I first started watching football. It was the jay Fiedler, and Ray Lucas era. We had pat surtain, Sam Madison, Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor, but the second Ricky Williams retired around 03' we just fell and fell quick. From signing culpepper over brees, Saban screwing us HARD, dude even watching AJ feely, Joey Harrington, Gus farrot QB for us, YOU NAME IT. I've been there with you man. I've grown to hate tom Brady and bellechik like no hatred has brewed in me before. I was stupid enough to buy into our hype last offseason with Suh, and tannehills supposed coming out party, and man.....now THAT was a disappointment. I'm telling you, this year is quietly going to be a major improvement over the last two seasons. Our defense concerns me greatly, yes. Linebacker? Corner? No, it's not looking great on paper, but I for some reason trust Adam Gase and staff more than sparano and Philbin. Oh and ..... 1-15 season? Watched every grueling second of that season. I too have felt your agony my friend. I'm staying quietely optimistic. Phins up man
The Dolphins Defense on paper looks really good (play with them in madden and find out). They lost Vernon but got Mario Williams. I call that an upgrade. Brent Grimes was more social media and hype than actual play. Maxwell can be an adequate replacement. I fully expect their defense to take some time to gel and thus am taking SEA -8 in week 1, Seahawks always come out hot at home, don't bet against them.
But more importantly I can see their offense struggling due to the weak OL. No coach, not even Gase can help a brittle O-Line. That's the big question mark. if Devante Parker can step up and be a true X receiver he can get open over the top and produce some Rishard Matthews stat lines if not better. This is traditionally the productive receiver in Gase's offense. Jarvis Landry will get his receptions and fall somewhere in the WR15-25 range and possibly higher in PPR. If the Dolphins can be a poor man's 2013 Broncos (and I mean really poor) their defense can keep them in it and win 7 games. Playoffs are a long shot.
After starting out with two losses at Seattle then at New England
They'll crush the Browns at home, they'll also beat the Titans and 49ers at home for 3 wins. I'll give them at least 1 win against division rivals Jets and Bills at home each totaling 5 relatively safe wins. Unfortunately they play the Cardinals at home, but they have some winnable road games (LA, SD, BAL, CIN) and they play the Steelers at home. If they can steal one game from NE which they traditionally do, I think the OVER 6.5 wins is very doable. I'll also look to bet unders for the dolphins if their defense shows up.
The Dolphins Defense on paper looks really good (play with them in madden and find out). They lost Vernon but got Mario Williams. I call that an upgrade. Brent Grimes was more social media and hype than actual play. Maxwell can be an adequate replacement. I fully expect their defense to take some time to gel and thus am taking SEA -8 in week 1, Seahawks always come out hot at home, don't bet against them.
But more importantly I can see their offense struggling due to the weak OL. No coach, not even Gase can help a brittle O-Line. That's the big question mark. if Devante Parker can step up and be a true X receiver he can get open over the top and produce some Rishard Matthews stat lines if not better. This is traditionally the productive receiver in Gase's offense. Jarvis Landry will get his receptions and fall somewhere in the WR15-25 range and possibly higher in PPR. If the Dolphins can be a poor man's 2013 Broncos (and I mean really poor) their defense can keep them in it and win 7 games. Playoffs are a long shot.
After starting out with two losses at Seattle then at New England
They'll crush the Browns at home, they'll also beat the Titans and 49ers at home for 3 wins. I'll give them at least 1 win against division rivals Jets and Bills at home each totaling 5 relatively safe wins. Unfortunately they play the Cardinals at home, but they have some winnable road games (LA, SD, BAL, CIN) and they play the Steelers at home. If they can steal one game from NE which they traditionally do, I think the OVER 6.5 wins is very doable. I'll also look to bet unders for the dolphins if their defense shows up.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
What's fun about the NFL every season is the unpredictability of each season. Yes on paper their defense should be pretty damn good. Maxwell is a downgrade over Grimes but I forsee a decent showing from this offensive line and that will make all the difference.
Tannehill is an NFL qb, certainly not Pro bowl worthy but has the skill set to be a poor man's Russell Willson and that may be enough to squeak into the playoffs.
What's fun about the NFL every season is the unpredictability of each season. Yes on paper their defense should be pretty damn good. Maxwell is a downgrade over Grimes but I forsee a decent showing from this offensive line and that will make all the difference.
Tannehill is an NFL qb, certainly not Pro bowl worthy but has the skill set to be a poor man's Russell Willson and that may be enough to squeak into the playoffs.
And if you come in here and tell me Ryan Tannihill is an NFL caliber QB
we can end any discussion right here and now.
Yes, absolutely Ryan Tannahill is a NFL caliber QB, is that a joke? Is he in the NFL starting for a team? Are there other teams that would prefer Tannahill over their current QB? Yes and yes. He is not an elite QB, will he be? Probably not. Does he have pro bowl potential? Yes, absolutely he does, but is he there? Nope, absolutely not. Our wide receivers? Not a weak spot by any means. Coach? Unproven as a Head Coach, but as a QB coach has proven extremely effective. Running back and O-Line yes concern. I am happy with where the O-Line is headed though.
And if you come in here and tell me Ryan Tannihill is an NFL caliber QB
we can end any discussion right here and now.
Yes, absolutely Ryan Tannahill is a NFL caliber QB, is that a joke? Is he in the NFL starting for a team? Are there other teams that would prefer Tannahill over their current QB? Yes and yes. He is not an elite QB, will he be? Probably not. Does he have pro bowl potential? Yes, absolutely he does, but is he there? Nope, absolutely not. Our wide receivers? Not a weak spot by any means. Coach? Unproven as a Head Coach, but as a QB coach has proven extremely effective. Running back and O-Line yes concern. I am happy with where the O-Line is headed though.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
After last season, I definitely lost a lot of my faith and hope in tannehill. This is his last season to be our starter and see where he takes us.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
After last season, I definitely lost a lot of my faith and hope in tannehill. This is his last season to be our starter and see where he takes us.
The only subpar rated O Lineman from the Dolphins last year was Billy Turner, and go ahead and watch Billy Turner last year, he was inconsistent, but very good.
The only subpar rated O Lineman from the Dolphins last year was Billy Turner, and go ahead and watch Billy Turner last year, he was inconsistent, but very good.
Mafioso I got nothing but respect for you even though we have had many discussions differing on Ryan Tannehill.
With that being said their receiving core will be a strength of the team. Landry, and Parker are definitely an above average 1-2.
The offensive line will also be a STRENGTH this year after 4 straight years of being an absolute joke. The Dolphins have 3 probowl talent players on the line (Albert, Pouncey, James) and a stud first round pick.
Again, I'm not hyping the Dolphins into something they are not, but if they fail this year it will be either Injury, poor defensive on the back end or Tannehill having a bad year.
I know you think Tannehill will never be the guy, but the last 3 years throwing for 12,000 yards, 75 touchdowns and 41 interceptions is not peanuts.
Mafioso I got nothing but respect for you even though we have had many discussions differing on Ryan Tannehill.
With that being said their receiving core will be a strength of the team. Landry, and Parker are definitely an above average 1-2.
The offensive line will also be a STRENGTH this year after 4 straight years of being an absolute joke. The Dolphins have 3 probowl talent players on the line (Albert, Pouncey, James) and a stud first round pick.
Again, I'm not hyping the Dolphins into something they are not, but if they fail this year it will be either Injury, poor defensive on the back end or Tannehill having a bad year.
I know you think Tannehill will never be the guy, but the last 3 years throwing for 12,000 yards, 75 touchdowns and 41 interceptions is not peanuts.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
I question Tannehill too but arm streagth and decision-making are not concerns. O-line definitely should not be a weakness with 4 1st rounders and added depth.
Besides the O-line Tannehill is the biggest weakness on the team. I question is leadership, decision-making and arm strength. Those are three ingredients for a change at the helm after this season.
I question Tannehill too but arm streagth and decision-making are not concerns. O-line definitely should not be a weakness with 4 1st rounders and added depth.
After 4 years I don't think we will ever see him play at the elite level for an extended period of time. But he absolutely should still be a top 12-15 qb who is good enough. Joe Philbin was the worse coach in team history. Worse than Cam Cameron because he left his stench for 4 seasons, while Cameron was out after 1.
Think about it the guy has never had the freedom to audible at the line. This has been confirmed by players that he was only allowed to check down to a run or pass. Basically the off has been handcuffed which gave def advantages. The built-in awareness and feel is missing from his game, but hia coaches limited his pre-snap recognition. For as slow as he plays after the snap, pre-snap is one of his strengths.
After 4 years I don't think we will ever see him play at the elite level for an extended period of time. But he absolutely should still be a top 12-15 qb who is good enough. Joe Philbin was the worse coach in team history. Worse than Cam Cameron because he left his stench for 4 seasons, while Cameron was out after 1.
Think about it the guy has never had the freedom to audible at the line. This has been confirmed by players that he was only allowed to check down to a run or pass. Basically the off has been handcuffed which gave def advantages. The built-in awareness and feel is missing from his game, but hia coaches limited his pre-snap recognition. For as slow as he plays after the snap, pre-snap is one of his strengths.
I like our chances this year. Hopefully Alonso stays healthy and helps our LB situation. I love our defense especially our d-line. A lot of people feel like Suh did not play well last year but thought he played well.
Not really a fan of Tannehill but hopefully Gase helps him improve....but not sure you can improve pocket presence and "clutchness". Tannehill is really bad on 3rd down.
Jarvis Landry = Beast....Devante Parker is going to have a breakout year.
I like our chances this year. Hopefully Alonso stays healthy and helps our LB situation. I love our defense especially our d-line. A lot of people feel like Suh did not play well last year but thought he played well.
Not really a fan of Tannehill but hopefully Gase helps him improve....but not sure you can improve pocket presence and "clutchness". Tannehill is really bad on 3rd down.
Jarvis Landry = Beast....Devante Parker is going to have a breakout year.
The Dolphins Defense on paper looks really good (play with them in madden and find out). They lost Vernon but got Mario Williams. I call that an upgrade. Brent Grimes was more social media and hype than actual play. Maxwell can be an adequate replacement. I fully expect their defense to take some time to gel and thus am taking SEA -8 in week 1, Seahawks always come out hot at home, don't bet against them.
But more importantly I can see their offense struggling due to the weak OL. No coach, not even Gase can help a brittle O-Line. That's the big question mark. if Devante Parker can step up and be a true X receiver he can get open over the top and produce some Rishard Matthews stat lines if not better. This is traditionally the productive receiver in Gase's offense. Jarvis Landry will get his receptions and fall somewhere in the WR15-25 range and possibly higher in PPR. If the Dolphins can be a poor man's 2013 Broncos (and I mean really poor) their defense can keep them in it and win 7 games. Playoffs are a long shot.
After starting out with two losses at Seattle then at New England
They'll crush the Browns at home, they'll also beat the Titans and 49ers at home for 3 wins. I'll give them at least 1 win against division rivals Jets and Bills at home each totaling 5 relatively safe wins. Unfortunately they play the Cardinals at home, but they have some winnable road games (LA, SD, BAL, CIN) and they play the Steelers at home. If they can steal one game from NE which they traditionally do, I think the OVER 6.5 wins is very doable. I'll also look to bet unders for the dolphins if their defense shows up.
I disagree on almost everything you just said. But that's what a forum is for: to discuss.
1. The Seahawks went 5-3 SU and 4-4 ATS last season. They really should have gone 4-4 SU if not for a totally blown call at the end of the Detroit game (youtube it!). 3 of their 4 ATS wins came against Jimmy Clausen, Blaine Gabbert and Johnny Manziel. They are extremely overvalued at home, because the public always pushes the line. The Dolphins have the perfect matchup for the Seahawks: strong pass rush and a YAC genius at the HC position. Russell Wilson will be running for his life in that game, will be no different like they play the Rams. +8 for Miami is tremendous value. This game will come down to the wire.
2. I think the Dolphins offense will be the ATS maker rather than their defense. Aside from Reshad Jones there isn't a secondary player I trust at this point. IF Quddus and Howard turn out as nice additions, the Fins' secondary will be able to benefit from their DL. The offensive line is stacked. Albert, Tunsil, Pouncey and James - that's really good. The only weak spot is Billy Turner but maybe he can play more consistent than last year. People might say they don't have a RB - but in my opinion, a running game is 50% OL, 30% play calling/scheming and just 20% the guys themselves. Just look how DMC runs behind the Dallas' OL. I think Jay Ajavi is athletic enough to run through the holes. DeVante Parker, Jarvis Landry, Jordan Cameron, Deon Sims, Leonte Carroo (watch out for this guy, you will know him by October) - that sounds like a very good staff to work with. The Dolphins had one of the worst play-calling under Joe Philbin. Combine that with a play calling by Adam Gase and this offense finally looks like a good one. I think Ryan Tannehill has all the tools to be a quality starting QB. Just surround him with a good OL and a good system.
3. Your thinking of their starting record sounds very square. They have b2b road games at New England & Seattle and then turn home on a short week to play the Browns on TNF. They probably won't start preparing before Tuesday. No way they can get up for the Browns after playing two SB-caliber teams. The Browns can stay at home that week before and play an early game vs. the Ravens. There is no way Adam Gase out-prepares Hue Jackson on a very short week. The spread will likely be around 7. There won't be a blowout for the home side. Browns are the play as of now.
The Dolphins Defense on paper looks really good (play with them in madden and find out). They lost Vernon but got Mario Williams. I call that an upgrade. Brent Grimes was more social media and hype than actual play. Maxwell can be an adequate replacement. I fully expect their defense to take some time to gel and thus am taking SEA -8 in week 1, Seahawks always come out hot at home, don't bet against them.
But more importantly I can see their offense struggling due to the weak OL. No coach, not even Gase can help a brittle O-Line. That's the big question mark. if Devante Parker can step up and be a true X receiver he can get open over the top and produce some Rishard Matthews stat lines if not better. This is traditionally the productive receiver in Gase's offense. Jarvis Landry will get his receptions and fall somewhere in the WR15-25 range and possibly higher in PPR. If the Dolphins can be a poor man's 2013 Broncos (and I mean really poor) their defense can keep them in it and win 7 games. Playoffs are a long shot.
After starting out with two losses at Seattle then at New England
They'll crush the Browns at home, they'll also beat the Titans and 49ers at home for 3 wins. I'll give them at least 1 win against division rivals Jets and Bills at home each totaling 5 relatively safe wins. Unfortunately they play the Cardinals at home, but they have some winnable road games (LA, SD, BAL, CIN) and they play the Steelers at home. If they can steal one game from NE which they traditionally do, I think the OVER 6.5 wins is very doable. I'll also look to bet unders for the dolphins if their defense shows up.
I disagree on almost everything you just said. But that's what a forum is for: to discuss.
1. The Seahawks went 5-3 SU and 4-4 ATS last season. They really should have gone 4-4 SU if not for a totally blown call at the end of the Detroit game (youtube it!). 3 of their 4 ATS wins came against Jimmy Clausen, Blaine Gabbert and Johnny Manziel. They are extremely overvalued at home, because the public always pushes the line. The Dolphins have the perfect matchup for the Seahawks: strong pass rush and a YAC genius at the HC position. Russell Wilson will be running for his life in that game, will be no different like they play the Rams. +8 for Miami is tremendous value. This game will come down to the wire.
2. I think the Dolphins offense will be the ATS maker rather than their defense. Aside from Reshad Jones there isn't a secondary player I trust at this point. IF Quddus and Howard turn out as nice additions, the Fins' secondary will be able to benefit from their DL. The offensive line is stacked. Albert, Tunsil, Pouncey and James - that's really good. The only weak spot is Billy Turner but maybe he can play more consistent than last year. People might say they don't have a RB - but in my opinion, a running game is 50% OL, 30% play calling/scheming and just 20% the guys themselves. Just look how DMC runs behind the Dallas' OL. I think Jay Ajavi is athletic enough to run through the holes. DeVante Parker, Jarvis Landry, Jordan Cameron, Deon Sims, Leonte Carroo (watch out for this guy, you will know him by October) - that sounds like a very good staff to work with. The Dolphins had one of the worst play-calling under Joe Philbin. Combine that with a play calling by Adam Gase and this offense finally looks like a good one. I think Ryan Tannehill has all the tools to be a quality starting QB. Just surround him with a good OL and a good system.
3. Your thinking of their starting record sounds very square. They have b2b road games at New England & Seattle and then turn home on a short week to play the Browns on TNF. They probably won't start preparing before Tuesday. No way they can get up for the Browns after playing two SB-caliber teams. The Browns can stay at home that week before and play an early game vs. the Ravens. There is no way Adam Gase out-prepares Hue Jackson on a very short week. The spread will likely be around 7. There won't be a blowout for the home side. Browns are the play as of now.
Sorry, I checked the schedule and I was wrong on the Browns/Dolphins game being a TNF game. It's played on Sunday. This changes a bit but not everything.
Sorry, I checked the schedule and I was wrong on the Browns/Dolphins game being a TNF game. It's played on Sunday. This changes a bit but not everything.
The problem I have taking Miami week one:There are so many quality picks, and Miami is playing the Seahawks at home. You could be right and they could still lose by ten. The games I feel have better value:Pittsburgh -3 @ Washington (locked)Carolina -2.5 @ DenverOakland +1.5 @ New Orleans San Diego +7 @ KCVikings -3 @ TennesseeArizona -5 v. New EnglandLA Rams -2 @ SFFalcons -3 v. Tampa BayI can only choose 5 of them, but I really like all of them. Crazy that most of them are on the road.
Out of those 5, Arizona, Carolina, Pittsburg, Oakland, and Atlanta are the best
The problem I have taking Miami week one:There are so many quality picks, and Miami is playing the Seahawks at home. You could be right and they could still lose by ten. The games I feel have better value:Pittsburgh -3 @ Washington (locked)Carolina -2.5 @ DenverOakland +1.5 @ New Orleans San Diego +7 @ KCVikings -3 @ TennesseeArizona -5 v. New EnglandLA Rams -2 @ SFFalcons -3 v. Tampa BayI can only choose 5 of them, but I really like all of them. Crazy that most of them are on the road.
Out of those 5, Arizona, Carolina, Pittsburg, Oakland, and Atlanta are the best
No matter how you feel about Tannehill you cannot question 2 things about him. His toughness, and his leadership. Has never missed a start in his career after being sacked more than any other QB over the last 4 years. Here is a quote from Mike Pouncey a few days ago about Tannehill.
“I’m just glad he’s our quarterback. He’s the first one in the building, last one out, and that’s something you have to appreciate at that position. … We think he’s going to be really good.”
The only real question I have with Tannehill is consistency. He has had games where he threw 4 touchdowns in the first half. He has had games where he completed 19/20 passes, and oh yeah he is the leader in NFL history with most straight completions (25). Can he do it consistently? It has been extremely tough to judge that having a JOKE o-line his whole career. This year will be the year to properly judge him. I have high hopes, but know the Dolphins as a team have some holes and depth issues.
With all that being said, only thing that matter is Wins and Losses. QBs in NFL catch WAY too much honor when their team wins, and WAY too much heat when their team loses. Such is life, I understand and accept this.
If Tannehill wants respect, he needs to win games. Bottom line, end of story. Even if that means winning shootouts 38-35. You want respect, thats what you need to do.
No matter how you feel about Tannehill you cannot question 2 things about him. His toughness, and his leadership. Has never missed a start in his career after being sacked more than any other QB over the last 4 years. Here is a quote from Mike Pouncey a few days ago about Tannehill.
“I’m just glad he’s our quarterback. He’s the first one in the building, last one out, and that’s something you have to appreciate at that position. … We think he’s going to be really good.”
The only real question I have with Tannehill is consistency. He has had games where he threw 4 touchdowns in the first half. He has had games where he completed 19/20 passes, and oh yeah he is the leader in NFL history with most straight completions (25). Can he do it consistently? It has been extremely tough to judge that having a JOKE o-line his whole career. This year will be the year to properly judge him. I have high hopes, but know the Dolphins as a team have some holes and depth issues.
With all that being said, only thing that matter is Wins and Losses. QBs in NFL catch WAY too much honor when their team wins, and WAY too much heat when their team loses. Such is life, I understand and accept this.
If Tannehill wants respect, he needs to win games. Bottom line, end of story. Even if that means winning shootouts 38-35. You want respect, thats what you need to do.
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