More Dolphins Schadenfreude

[L Ron Burgundy]

5 hours ago, chris heff said:

We are laughing at the Dolphins, I remember 0 for the 70s like it was 50 years ago. I was at the game when the Bills broke that streak. And by the way, secondary is the least of the Dolphins problems. At joint practice the Lions bullied Dolphins lines on both sides of the ball. I don’t recall Bills getting bullied by the Lions. 

Well their D was decimated by the time we played I believe.   Thems the breaks.

[H2o]

These guys are gonna make Keon Coleman look like Ja'Marr Chase. 

[TBBills Fan]

The implosion of the dolphins feels inevitable 

[chris heff]

4 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

The op is talking about Amon-ra and the secondary, I’m talking about Amon-ra and the secondary. Not the lines. You don’t recall Amon-ra getting 23 catches for 315 yards in the two games he’s played against the Bills. 
 

 

 

 

I recall the Bills winning those games. I apologize, I thought when I read the title this was about taking pleasure in the misfortune of the Dolphins. Is that not the meaning of “Schadenfreude”? I mistakenly thought the op was using that video as an example, taking delight in how dreadful that Dolphin CB is. I did not realize this was about what a great Lions receiver Amon-ra is, which is undeniable. I believe the title is misleading.

[Richard Noggin]

5 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

Be my guest.  I think a lot of Bills fans are underestimating the Dolphins.   I hate everything about that team, but they are going to be better than people think.

 

I can see an argument for the Dolphins being effective on offense, but it's difficult to justify belief in the defense beyond them having some pass rush pedigree (with injury histories), some physicality otherwise in front-7, but not any notable playmakers outside of Fitzpatrick in back-7. 

 

Their RB room is really talented and they've got some dynamic dudes at WR too. They're going to run the ball well. Achane is awesome, and the next two youngsters behind him have some traits. Always comes down to Tua and his WRs staying on time and doing their quick, decisive thing. So how's that o-line hold up just long enough to make it all work? 

 

Defensively, they might cause some disruption from time to time, with talent and aggression, but they're gonna get GOT a lot at the second and third levels. They could have some REALLY bad defensive matchups this season. My guess against the Bills is they come out playing aggressive, tough guy ball and attack the LOS and backfield. Force the Bills to beat em down the field. Try to TOUCH Josh Allen above all else. 

[Alphadawg7]

13 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

Last real game he played against the Bills he went 14 for 193 and a touchdown.   Not going to take a lot of joy in the Dolphins not being able to stop him in a practice.

And yet the Lions lost 

[thenorthremembers]

7 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

And yet the Lions lost 

 

And it took everything the offense had because the defense couldnt cover, which was the point of the post.  

[Bockeye]

17 hours ago, WotAGuy said:

When did Miami pick up Elam?  Trade?

Our man is having a camp!

 

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2025/08/09/kaiir-elam-cowboys-training-camp-star-bills-trade/85585752007/

[Captain Hindsight]

19 minutes ago, Bockeye said:

Our man is having a camp!

 

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2025/08/09/kaiir-elam-cowboys-training-camp-star-bills-trade/85585752007/

Elam was always talented but he struggled here. Maybe he will be better in Dallas, but the right move was moving on

[blacklabel]

Every time I see McDaniel talk I'm always like, "Cripes that guy looks frazzled." He bears the mark of a man who's consistently having his jimmies rustled. 

 

They ain't beating those "soft" allegations, tho. McDaniel seems like a nice guy, I'm sure I'd be able to shoot the breeze with someone like that...but he's never struck me as a true leader. I just don't think a lot of players take him super seriously. 

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

10 hours ago, Richard Noggin said:

 

I can see an argument for the Dolphins being effective on offense, but it's difficult to justify belief in the defense beyond them having some pass rush pedigree (with injury histories), some physicality otherwise in front-7, but not any notable playmakers outside of Fitzpatrick in back-7. 

 

Their RB room is really talented and they've got some dynamic dudes at WR too. They're going to run the ball well. Achane is awesome, and the next two youngsters behind him have some traits. Always comes down to Tua and his WRs staying on time and doing their quick, decisive thing. So how's that o-line hold up just long enough to make it all work? 

 

Defensively, they might cause some disruption from time to time, with talent and aggression, but they're gonna get GOT a lot at the second and third levels. They could have some REALLY bad defensive matchups this season. My guess against the Bills is they come out playing aggressive, tough guy ball and attack the LOS and backfield. Force the Bills to beat em down the field. Try to TOUCH Josh Allen above all else. 

 

They are soft.  From the lines out.  To the coach.  Physical teams will give them problems.  Playing on the road will give them problems because of snap count issues and their motion heavy offense.  Playing in bad weather, problems.  

 

They aren't this like 4-13 team that people think, i think there's still a very good chance they end up ahead of the jets and patriots in the division.  But they are not good, and they will continue to lose to playoff teams.  

[Alphadawg7]

4 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

 

And it took everything the offense had because the defense couldnt cover, which was the point of the post.  

And the Lions last year scored the 4th most points in NFL history - so a lot of teams struggled covering their offense and wasn’t just a Bills.  St Brown is an elite player too

Edited August 15 by Alphadawg7

[WNYFAN1]

The glass-half empty side to this is that literally all the pressure and expectations are on the Bills.

[Captain Hindsight]

1 hour ago, WNYFAN1 said:

The glass-half empty side to this is that literally all the pressure and expectations are on the Bills.

Well yeah, they have had all the pressure for 6 years now. Good teams have high and deserved expectations

[WNYFAN1]

18 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

Well yeah, they have had all the pressure for 6 years now. Good teams have high and deserved expectations

Nope, they definitely have not had all the pressure for 6 years. My goodness, most expected them to take a step back last year!

[YoloinOhio]

Jets are the most reliable version of  shaudenfraude 

 

[thenorthremembers]

7 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

And the Lions last year scored the 4th most points in NFL history - so a lot of teams struggled covering their offense and wasn’t just a Bills.  St Brown is an elite player too

 

If you go back to my original post, that was my exact point.  The Dolphins aren't alone in not being able to cover him. 

[RobbRiddick]

On 8/14/2025 at 10:20 PM, MJS said:

What a motivational leader that guy is. Makes you want to run through a brick wall, doesn't he?

Or smash your head against one

[dcinmuncie]

Old, but start at around 9:30 lol

[Coffeesforclosers]

13 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

Jets are the most reliable version of  shaudenfraude 

 

 

If Nate Peterman gets another job, I will take it as proof he's got a copy of the Epstein files. It's the only explanation.

On 8/14/2025 at 10:06 AM, MPL said:

I like reading these reports: https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-encounter-frustrating-day-during-joint-practice-with-lions

 

Miami post-Flores perfectly epitomizes their city. A flashy, souless, mirage of cash and sunshine.