The Miami Dolphins season lies completely in the hands of one man, Chad Henne. If he plays the way he has the rest of the career, the best they can hope for is another 7-9 season and that is being generous. They have lost a couple of key players in Reggie Bush and Ricky Williams who combined for over 1700 rushing yards for Reggie Bush who rushed for only 565 yards last year and rookie Daniel Thomas. With this likely decrease in a rushing attack an effective passing game will be essential. Henne has been given much more freedom in offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s offense, which he has used to effectively audible plays. If Chad can figure out how to combine his raw football skills to evolve and him to prove he has matured as a quarterback it may be time for him to break out. With the skill the Dolphins have on the defensive end they have the potential to be a Top-5 defense in the NFL. If the defense can finally get the help it deserves there may be playoff football returning to Miami, but if Henne and the offense struggle it will be another long and tough season.
I sense a twinge of speaking ill of a former (disgraced) USC player. I will not tolerate that. I drink from my USC heisman w. Reggie Bush cup every day.
ReplyDeleteIf Chad Henne is your only hope.. you DEFINITELY have more issues than losing 2 key players.
ReplyDeleteDefense wins games. Henne isn't the only hope here. If the defense doesn't continue to improve and play competitively they won't have a chance anyway.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am a die hard Jets fan, I understand how the maturation of a quarterback can make or break a team. At the same time, I think even if Henne is pedestrian this season, the Dolphins front desk has put together a solid team that will be just fine. Plus, I think you are undervaluing Reggie. He may have only had 500 yards last season, but considering he wasn't the feature back, thats still saying a lot.
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