Two Old Dolfans - Miami Dolphins

Tua’s absense in the Browns game came as a suprise to us, and Huntley, even with a slow start, upped his game for the win. Scott and Alex talk about the game, but are more focused on the future. The primary topics are more on Grier, the Pro Bowl / all pro selections and the whiffs that would have made us a Superbowl contender, instead of a perpetual mediocre team. The Jets are a train wreck and we predict what will happen in this game, regardless of wether it’s Tua or Huntley behind center. Will the Dolphins make the playoffs this year??? One cool thing makes some fun recommendations in SoCal, and on an upcoming new podcast.

Happy Holiday from Scott and Alex of the Two Old Dolfans Podcast. We hope this time brings you peace and joy. The Dolphins gave us all a win on Sunday against the 49ers, despite the tough pick from these two. Sometimes it’s great to be wrong. One of our brights spots of the year sealed the deal with his best run of the year, and we celebrate it. What else did we pull out of the game in Miami? Let’s spend some time talking about Tyreek Hill. How will the Phins fare in freezing cold Cleveland? Scott has a strong recommendation to close things out in One Cool Thing.

Alex and Scott connect virtually to record an episode late in the week. Because some time has passed since the Texans loss, they don’t spend a lot of time talking about the game, but don’t leave out the obvious flaws that caused it, and take a few moments to appreciate the players who excelled. They discuss the upcoming 49ers game, and make their predictions on it. Most importantly, they discuss what they would say to our owner, Mr. Ross, if given the opportunity. What would the Two Old Dolphins encourage him to change in order to give us all hope on winning a championship? They ran out of time for our “one cool thing” segment, but promise after the Holiday we will resume it.

Alex and Scott connect virtually to record this episode on a Wednesday. The OT win over the Jets was a stresser and the Dolphins D could do little against a QB that hasn’t had a 300 yard day in years, so they are concerned. Jonnu Smith is our hero again and Tua earned this one. Jet’s game talk is well mixed in with the challenge the Dolphins have next: The Texans. These two think it’s going to be a hard road to travel to earn a win in Houston, and explain why. One cool thing has an announcement from Alex and some meandering recommendation on another wine region on the opposite side of the country from Scott.

Alex and Scott head into the studio the day after Thanksgiving to talk football. We hear it, we read it, we’ve talked about it. The Dolphins can’t beat winning teams. The Dolphins can’t win in big games. The Dolphins rarely win on national TV. The Dolphins can’t win in the cold. With the recent exception of beating the Rams on the road on Monday night, they are all true. They will remain true until McDaniel and Tua and this team can prove otherwise. In the last podcast, we talked about the Green Bay game being the perfect opportunity to dispel it all. Not only did this team fail, but they were never really in the game.  Tragic talk with some depth. The Jets are up next, and the Jets are a broken awful team. Listen in for the analysis, the Jets prediction, and one cool thing. Maybe a swear word or two in this one.

Scott and Alex get into the studio on a Victory Monday and celebrate the butt kicking Miami gave to the Patriots. Clearly, the Dolphins are back on track, at least beating up on the bad teams. Lot’s of player performances to highlight and positive commentary on coaching too! Now comes the real test. Can McDaniel scheme and play call a win, at night in the cold on on the road on national TV against a good team? This is the hurdle he needs to overcome to move past his national narrative. Restaurants are in our one cool thing this week.

In this week’s episode of “Two Old Dolfans,” hosts Scott and Alex delve into the Miami Dolphins’ recent performances, highlighting the team’s resilience and growth under head coach Mike McDaniel who’s efforting to get off the hot seat.

The Dolphins have faced a challenging stretch, but their recent 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams marked a turning point, ending a three-game losing streak. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 207 yards, including a pivotal second-half touchdown to Tyreek Hill, who played despite a wrist injury. The defense also stepped up, recording four sacks and limiting the Rams to field goals.

Scott and Alex discuss how Coach McDaniel has navigated criticism and adversity, demonstrating adaptability and leadership. His ability to adjust strategies and maintain team morale has been instrumental in the Dolphins’ recent successes.

The hosts also analyze the Dolphins’ 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, where the team showcased a balanced offensive attack and a staunch defense. This victory further exemplifies the team’s upward trajectory and McDaniel’s effective coaching (for a change!).

As always, the episode concludes with the “One Cool Thing” segment, ensuring a positive note to wrap up the discussion.

Tune in to “Two Old Dolfans” for an insightful and optimistic analysis of the Miami Dolphins’ journey this season.

A podcast recorded early, but published late. Listen in before Sunday kickoff!

First, let us apologize for the Audio quality in this episode. Scott it traveling and forgot to bring some of his equipment. Secondly, as if we had some responsibility for it, let us apologize for the dismal performance of the team we love. They are hard to love. Alex and Scott go as far as to refer to memes in this episode. Alex’s kicks off with his one cool thing and Scott finishes with his, so there are positive bookends to this one, at least for some people, It’s no surprise that the GM and Coach remain on the “firing line” for us, but we work hard to find new ways to approach it. 10 points is not good enough to beat anyone.

Are Scott and Alex happy that the Dolphins beat the Patriots? Of course they are, they’re Dolphins fans. Do either of them think it means anything? Alex does, with caveats. Scott, well… listen in to find out. More analysis in this episode than in the last few. Scott shares most of his notes as they are written, from the first half of the game. Both fly off into tangential conversations, but all fit the themes, messages, and topics of the podcast. There are some positive nuggets sprinkled on top. Hang on to the end for “One cool thing” from each host.