What is the single biggest problem?

[MaineDolFan]

well collins was drafted in 1995, so of course you wouldn't take him.  I would take all the other qbs over henne now. flacco's any/a was 6.1 last year, and is 6.6 this year.  bradford is in his rookie season.  Freeman has a 6.8 any/a this year. palmers any/a is 5.6 which is still higher than henne. and sanchez is 5.4.

Oh, man...would I love to have Freeman.

[dolphins4life]

A problem underlooked:

Carpenter has missed 10 FGs outside of 40 yards this year.  A far cry from when he was a pro-bowler.   

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

A problem underlooked:

Carpenter has missed 10 FGs outside of 40 yards this year.  A far cry from when he was a pro-bowler.   

If the FG kicker misses 10 FG from outside the 40 the problem isn't the kicker...its the offense for not getting a bit closer to the end zone occasionally.  Might be asking much to expect them to actually score a touchdown...but they need at least be somewhat near the end zone. 

[badger6]

If the FG kicker misses 10 FG from outside the 40 the problem isn't the kicker...its the offense for not getting a bit closer to the end zone occasionally.  Might be asking much to expect them to actually score a touchdown...but they need at least be somewhat near the end zone. 

Lack of TDs it the problem not the kicker !!!

[Brian Fein]

Problem is that the offense appears to "stop trying" once they get to the 30.  Like the goal line is the one with the "3" and "0" next to it.  Cause we can just kick a FG and then Tony can do his sideline happy dance.

Too conservative, all the way around.  Too conservative in the passing game, in 2 minutes, with the lead, everywhere.

Just once I want to see the Dolphins run up the score on someone.  I want to see them take a 10-point lead with 7:00 to go against the Lions and drive down the field and score another TD.  Not run 3 plays trying to waste the clock and then punt 42 seconds later...

Conservative football never wins in the NFL.

[tepop84]

Problem is that the offense appears to "stop trying" once they get to the 30.  Like the goal line is the one with the "3" and "0" next to it.  Cause we can just kick a FG and then Tony can do his sideline happy dance.

Too conservative, all the way around.  Too conservative in the passing game, in 2 minutes, with the lead, everywhere.

Just once I want to see the Dolphins run up the score on someone.  I want to see them take a 10-point lead with 7:00 to go against the Lions and drive down the field and score another TD.  Not run 3 plays trying to waste the clock and then punt 42 seconds later...

Conservative football never wins in the NFL.

Yea, it was much more fun to see Henne throw 2 interceptions including a pick 6. The dolphins have been too pass happy this year considering how bad their qb is, and you think they are conservative?

[Brian Fein]

Yea, it was much more fun to see Henne throw 2 interceptions including a pick 6. The dolphins have been too pass happy this year considering how bad their qb is, and you think they are conservative?

ABSOLUTELY.

The running game is 9th in the league in attempts but 20th in yards, for 3.7 YPC.  Only the Bengals have a worse rushing average (3.6).  Would you continue to run given that kind of performance?

[tepop84]

ABSOLUTELY.

The running game is 9th in the league in attempts but 20th in yards, for 3.7 YPC.  Only the Bengals have a worse rushing average (3.6).  Would you continue to run given that kind of performance?

well 35 of them happen to be chad henne scrambles for 52 huge yards. Ronnie and Ricky are averaging 4 ypc. The team has run the ball 429 times (including henne's passing play scrambles), and dropped back to pass 553 times. The only reason this offense is failing is because Chad Henne is a poor qb.

[dolfan13]

it's what people don't get...

henne has 18 int's on only 474 attempts, but hey let's throw the ball around even more. i mean just think about it. as conservative as this offense is, henne is almost at the very top of interceptions.

i think everyone would love to see a wide open offense, putting up a lot of points. henne isn't the guy to run that kind of offense unless you want to push for the record on int's in one year.

[badger6]

henne isn't the guy to run that kind of offense unless you want to push for the record on int's in one year.

Might as well, at least then he win at something !!!

[Dave Gray]

At some point, you have to try to score points on offense.  You can't only call plays to "protect" your players for so long.  If it's true that we can't call more passing plays because Henne would throw so many picks, then we need to think about replacing Henne.

I get adapting your play calling to fit the players you have, but you also have to move out the players that prevent you from calling the plays you want.

[Brian Fein]

You really think the coaches agree with dolfan13?

All due respect, but the fans opinion makes no bearing on what happens on Sundays.  No one from the team has aired any distrust with Henne, and its all supposition by fans that the coaches think he sucks.

[dolfan13]

You really think the coaches agree with dolfan13?

All due respect, but the fans opinion makes no bearing on what happens on Sundays.  No one from the team has aired any distrust with Henne, and its all supposition by fans that the coaches think he sucks.

uh, this is the same coaching staff that benched henne for a one-armed qb. it is pretty obvious they don't have a whole lot of trust in him.

[badger6]

You really think the coaches agree with dolfan13?

All due respect, but the fans opinion makes no bearing on what happens on Sundays.  No one from the team has aired any distrust with Henne, and its all supposition by fans that the coaches think he sucks.

I kind of disagree. This is entertainment like any other sport. The fans pay to be entertained. The management and coaches are paid that money to put the asses in the seats and entertain them. If the team does well and wins the fans don't really have a legit reason to bitch and moan because the team is doing it's job. If the team doesn't and the fans don't think they are getting their money worth, they may not spent it or spend it elsewhere. If your new generic clone HDTV doesn't work after a week, do you sit around with a broken generic HDTV or do you get your reciept and replace it with a name brand model At the end of the day it's all about getting the consumer's money and giving them what they want, i.e. not Henne........................ .

[Brian Fein]

Yeah, you're right, and I agree, but its not Tony Sparano's job to sell tickets.  His job is to win games and make the decisions that lead to long-term success (i.e. winning games and championships).  Its someone else's job to put asses in the seats (presumably Mike Dee). 

Granted they go hand-in-hand, because people show up when you're winning.  But, primarily, I don't think Sparano makes his decisions based on what will sell more tickets.  If he is, then he's not the guy I want coaching.