Apr
24
I’m putting this Week 10 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles as the fifth-toughest but not because I think the Eagles are better than the Dolphins.
The truth is, I have a sense about how good the Dolphins will be (better than last year’s 8-8). I know the players, the schemes and the latest news.
That doesn’t make me special in any way, because if you’re looking for predictable teams, the Dolphins are one of them (and in a good way).
As for the Eagles, I don’t know what they are.
If they go 4-12, I won’t be shocked. If they go 12-4, I won’t be shocked. They traded LeSean McCoy (the type of running back that traditionally kills the Dolphins), but they signed DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews.
Also their quarterback situation is less than ideal.
So why is this the fifth toughest game on the schedule? One reason is the location of the game in Philadelphia. The last time Miami won in the City of Brotherly Love, Don Shula was carried off the field after the game in celebration of his 325th victory, which broke George Halas’ record for coaching wins.
Another reason is the placement on the schedule. It will be Miami’s third consecutive road game, following trips to New England and Buffalo. Even if the Dolphins manage to win both of those games (or more realistically, split them), the potential for a let-down against the Eagles will loom large.
Finally, it’s the coaching matchup.
I don’t know how I feel about the groceries Chip Kelly bought this offseason, but I can tell you this: he’s a better cook than Joe Philbin.
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