7-7 with two left. Can't make playoffs, but how great would a 9-7 record look after a dismal 4-12 season? Talk about quick turnarounds. Saban for Coach of the Year

I was thinking about it today. How awesome and lucky us Dolphins fans are for having Saban as our coach. I love this guy.

It's about time a college coach came in and kicked some ass. The last good college coach was Jimmy Johnson.

Saban certainly has done an amazing job with this team in his first season. This team could have picked up an extra two or three wins early in the season, but an 8-8 or even 9-7 record for this team would be awesome when you consider what they went through last year.

 

 

I think we as Dolphins fans have a lot to look forward to in the next couple of years. :thumbup

As long as Saban hasn't fallen in love with the Ferret for next season, then I'm excited. Put me on the Draft Cutler bandwagon.

It's about time a college coach came in and kicked some ass. The last good college coach was Jimmy Johnson.

 

Barry Switzer.... :whistle

Saban certainly has done an amazing job with this team in his first season. This team could have picked up an extra two or three wins early in the season, but an 8-8 or even 9-7 record for this team would be awesome when you consider what they went through last year.

 

 

I think we as Dolphins fans have a lot to look forward to in the next couple of years. :thumbup

 

 

It's imperative for you to get a QB, a good one, that gels well with your offense. If you can, you'll be set.

 

 

 

 

 

As for Coach of the Year, I think Gibbs should get it over Saban, but neither of them deserve it, I'd say John Gruden.

Lovie

Yeah I'd vote for Lovie Smith or Marvin Lewis (at the least) before Saban, even though he's done a very good job this year

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

Holmgren deserves some consideration too, even if his team will probably flop in the playoffs

Holmgren deserves some consideration too, even if his team will probably flop in the playoffs

 

 

Seattle, division champs last year, division champs this year? I dunno.

Lovie Smith

 

Bears were just as bad as the dolphins were last year but they are going to win the division and maybe get a bye in the first round

Tony Dungy has a 13-1 record right now...pretty sure he's going to get the COTY, if not him then give it to Lovie.

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

 

 

Gruden ahead of Holmgren? :confused

Holmgren deserves some consideration too, even if his team will probably flop in the playoffs

 

 

Seattle, division champs last year, division champs this year? I dunno.

 

Last year they won a division that was among the worst in the history of modern football with a 9-7 record and a -2 point differential. This year, they are going to be a #1 seed and, if they win out, will finish 14-2 and grab the #1 seed in the NFC, which would be a five game improvement, the same as the Dolphins would have if they win out.

 

Therefore, Holmgren deserves consideration.

My top 5:

 

1. Lovie.....Remarkable job with a team very similar personnel wise to last years 5-11 squad and without his top QB.

 

2. Tony Dungy.....13-1, 'nuff said.

 

3. Marvin Lewis.....Great job turning around a franchise in the pits before he came around. Should be a threat for the next decade.

 

4. Mike Holmgren.....Great job he has done this year and if not in the north pacific, he would be talked about even more. Should win the NFC and could easily make the SB this year.

 

5. Bill Belichick.....Nobody has done more with less this year. Has overcome injuries to every star this side of Tom Brady. Has his team rounding into form come playoff time. One of his best coaching jobs ever.

As long as Saban hasn't fallen in love with the Ferret for next season, then I'm excited. Put me on the Draft Cutler bandwagon.

 

 

welcome aboard

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

 

 

Gruden ahead of Holmgren? :confused

 

Ummm yes. Seahawks went to the playoffs last year, we went 5-11.

 

 

It should be

 

1. Smith

2. Gruden

3. Lewis

4. Dungy

5. Holmgren

It's about time a college coach came in and kicked some ass. The last good college coach was Jimmy Johnson.

 

Barry Switzer.... :whistle

What'd he do after the Jimmy Johnson-era players left?

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

 

 

Gruden ahead of Holmgren? :confused

 

Ummm yes. Seahawks went to the playoffs last year, we went 5-11.

 

 

It should be

 

1. Smith

2. Gruden

3. Lewis

4. Dungy

5. Holmgren

 

You also had a winning record with a very similar team two years ago, iirc. By the way, Gruden ahead of Dungy or Lewis is pretty laughable. I will be very suprised to see Gruden finish in the top 5 and shocked if he finishes top 4. Outside of Bucs fans, I have not found anyone with him in their top 4. I am sure there is someone out there you will show me, but not many.

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

 

 

Gruden ahead of Holmgren? :confused

 

Ummm yes. Seahawks went to the playoffs last year, we went 5-11.

 

 

It should be

 

1. Smith

2. Gruden

3. Lewis

4. Dungy

5. Holmgren

 

You also had a winning record with a very similar team two years ago, iirc. By the way, Gruden ahead of Dungy or Lewis is pretty laughable. I will be very suprised to see Gruden finish in the top 5 and shocked if he finishes top 4. Outside of Bucs fans, I have not found anyone with him in their top 4. I am sure there is someone out there you will show me, but not many.

 

Ummm no we didn't. We haven't finished above .500 since the Super Bowl. And this team is totally different then it was 2 years ago.

1. Marvin Lewis

2. Lovie Smith

3. Tony Dungy

4. Jon Gruden

5. Mike Shanahan

 

 

Gruden ahead of Holmgren? :confused

 

Ummm yes. Seahawks went to the playoffs last year, we went 5-11.

 

 

It should be

 

1. Smith

2. Gruden

3. Lewis

4. Dungy

5. Holmgren

 

You also had a winning record with a very similar team two years ago, iirc. By the way, Gruden ahead of Dungy or Lewis is pretty laughable. I will be very suprised to see Gruden finish in the top 5 and shocked if he finishes top 4. Outside of Bucs fans, I have not found anyone with him in their top 4. I am sure there is someone out there you will show me, but not many.

New QB.

 

New RB.

 

New WR.

 

New TE.

 

New linemen.

 

So no, you dont recall correctly.

I meant the "D" more so, which is really very similar.

 

But we will see. If I am wrong I will eat my words, but I do not see Gruden finishing top 4 and prob not top 5.

I meant the "D" more so, which is really very similar.

 

But we will see. If I am wrong I will eat my words, but I do not see Gruden finishing top 4 and prob not top 5.

 

I'm not arguing the top 4 or 5, I dont care about that at all...who the hell will even remember that 48 hours after it is announced? I sure wont.

 

The core of the defense is there, but that core is also older. Alot of new pieces are in now or playing a much more significant role like Chris Hovan, Juran Boldon, Will Allen, Ryan Nece. So to say its that similar or much like that 7-9 team I believe is a stretch.