Dolphins Owner: We'll Be in Super Bowl (1 Viewer)

[KCC]

Dolphins Owner: We'll Be in Super Bowl Chris Burke NFL Editor The Dolphins are just three years removed from a 1-15 record, so any steps forward -- like 2008's miraculous run to the AFC East title -- can be chalked up as progress. But after last season's 7-9 finish, Miami's not simply thinking about reaching .500 again or contending for the division crown.Nope, the Dolphins are making big plans."I think in February, we will be playing in the Super Bowl,'' Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said Saturday at a ceremony honoring him at Miami Beach High, Ross' alma mater to which he donated $82,000 for a refurbished football field. "It's no pressure on [Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano],'' Ross said. "He thinks that too, and so does every player on the team. You just have to go out and do it.'' Ross wasn't finished making bold proclamations. He went on to say that he hopes second-year QB Chad Henne, who took over as the Dolphins' stater in Week 4 last year, "goes down as the greatest quarterback in Miami Dolphin history."That's not exactly setting the bar low for a franchise that boasts Dan Marino, one of the NFL's all-time best.Share "Henne can handle the pressure,'' Ross said. "That I can tell you. He started at the University of Michigan as a true freshman and was playing in front of 110,000 people and led them to the Big Ten championship. I think the Miami Dolphins have a great quarterback for the future and I think everybody in South Florida is excited about what Chad Henne brings to this team.''Henne threw for just shy of 3,000 yards last season, with 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He had Miami in position to claim a playoff spot late in the season, but the Dolphins dropped their last three games to finish 7-9, two games back of wild cards Baltimore and the Jets.The going figures to be tough again in the AFC East this season, what with New England motivated to bounce back from a playoff nightmare against Baltimore, and the Jets coming off an improbable run to the conference title game. If nothing else, though, confidence is high in Miami.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Shut up Mr Ross...

The front 7 is in shambles right now between the DL and OLB positions. The offense is not even close to a SB caliber yet. I'm a Miami fan but that statement is ridiculous.

 

[thecardiackid]

I thought Jimmy 'margaritaville' Buffet and Gloria Estefan were the new owners of the phins.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

He never said which year.

 

[Bonka]

Well hopefully in Henne's passing up Marino he manages to actually win us a Super Bowl

 

[Mohawk]

I think he meant HE will be in the superbowl this year. Is Miami hosting the event?

 

[Tanner9919]

Shut up Mr Ross...The front 7 is in shambles right now between the DL and OLB positions. The offense is not even close to a SB caliber yet. I'm a Miami fan but that statement is ridiculous.

If Rex Grossman can bring the Bears to a SB, anything is possible.

 

[Reaper]

Good For him.

Unless your team is in an obvious complete rebuild, everyone in your organization from top to bottom should think SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!

That's why I have loved Rex Ryan from day 1 and laugh at all the people who get their panties all wound up when they hear it - Guess, we can cross Miami fans off the list now though.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Shut up Mr Ross...The front 7 is in shambles right now between the DL and OLB positions. The offense is not even close to a SB caliber yet. I'm a Miami fan but that statement is ridiculous.

It's unlikely, but there were teams with much larger problems heading into the season that either made it to the super bowl or got close in the last few years. Mike Nolan did wonders with a previously horrific Denver defense last year. One that had a lot less talent than this year's Miami squad.The only thing ridiculous in the modern NFL is saying that any team outside of Detroit or Cleveland doesn't have a chance in any given year.Last year the Dolphins were 7-9 with a pair of rookie CBs and a the RB that they built their offense around out for the year. This year they added two big free agents (Brandon Marshall, Karlos Dansby) to help with two of their biggest weaknesses, two early draft picks in the front 7, Mike Nolan, and they get Ronnie Brown back from injury and the previously rookie CBs look like they could potentially develop into the next Surtain/Madison combo, or at worst should be significantly better than they were as rookies. Oh, and they cut Gibril Wilson which is automatically a huge upgrade no matter who they bring in.Simply put, stranger things have certainly happened. Miami is quite the enigma for next year.

 

[Polar Dude]

"I think in February, we will be playing in the Super Bowl,'' Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said Saturday at a ceremony honoring him at Miami Beach High, Ross' alma mater to which he donated $82,000 for a refurbished football field.

"It's no pressure on [Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano],'' Ross said. "He thinks that too, and so does every player on the team. You just have to go out and do it.''

Ross wasn't finished making bold proclamations. He went on to say that he hopes second-year QB Chad Henne, who took over as the Dolphins' stater in Week 4 last year, "goes down as the greatest quarterback in Miami Dolphin history."

Share "Henne can handle the pressure,'' Ross said. "That I can tell you. He started at the University of Michigan as a true freshman and was playing in front of 110,000 people and led them to the Big Ten championship. I think the Miami Dolphins have a great quarterback for the future and I think everybody in South Florida is excited about what Chad Henne brings to this team.''

He's just talking like a fan. Nothing to see here.

 

[Native]

Shut up Mr Ross...The front 7 is in shambles right now between the DL and OLB positions. The offense is not even close to a SB caliber yet. I'm a Miami fan but that statement is ridiculous.

Another Dolphin fan here. What a goof.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Well hopefully in Henne's passing up Marino he manages to actually win us a Super Bowl

He didn't say he hoped Henne would pass Marino, but rather every QB in Dolphins history. So that means Bob Griese and his two Super Bowl championships, too.

 

[identikit]

"I think in February, we will be playing in the Super Bowl,'' Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said Saturday at a ceremony honoring him at Miami Beach High, Ross' alma mater to which he donated $82,000 for a refurbished football field.

"It's no pressure on [Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano],'' Ross said. "He thinks that too, and so does every player on the team. You just have to go out and do it.''

Ross wasn't finished making bold proclamations. He went on to say that he hopes second-year QB Chad Henne, who took over as the Dolphins' stater in Week 4 last year, "goes down as the greatest quarterback in Miami Dolphin history."

Share "Henne can handle the pressure,'' Ross said. "That I can tell you. He started at the University of Michigan as a true freshman and was playing in front of 110,000 people and led them to the Big Ten championship. I think the Miami Dolphins have a great quarterback for the future and I think everybody in South Florida is excited about what Chad Henne brings to this team.''

He's just talking like a fan. Nothing to see here.

I'd take his enthusiasm/optimism over any armchair football 'experts' analysis every time.

 

[Todem]

Ross....####.

Sheesh.

 

[Trey]

Hey, this guy's signing the paychecks for Dansby, Marshall, etc.

I'm certainly not going to sit here and trash him.

 

[ChuckLiddell]

Hey, this guy's signing the paychecks for Dansby, Marshall, etc.I'm certainly not going to sit here and trash him.

If he can find a way to sign a paycheck for Atogwe, then we're talkin'.That secondary would be downright nasty. Vonte Davis, Sean Smith, and will Allen at CB, Bell and Atogwe at safety. Thats a super bowl caliber secondary if last year's rooks even progress a little bit.

 

[captbly]

Super bowl = giant bathtub he just put in?

 

[captain_amazing]

Super bowl = giant bathtub he just put in?

..... Or maybe super bowl = giant fish bowl for an oversized goldfish?????

 

[dolfanatic]

Shut up Mr Ross...The front 7 is in shambles right now between the DL and OLB positions. The offense is not even close to a SB caliber yet. I'm a Miami fan but that statement is ridiculous.

If Rex Grossman can bring the Bears to a SB, anything is possible.

True- and David Woodley brought the Phins there in SB XVII, but QB isn't the issue this year. I agree with MOP- please Shut Up, Mr. Ross. I'm very pleased with the Dolphins off-season and am even more thrilled to see Cam Cameron's buddy, Ted Ginn, gone. The only consolation with the whole Ginn draft pick debacle is that most people were disappointed that they didn't select Brady Quinn at the #9 spot that year! Ugh.

 

[Sinrman]

In 2046 maybe

 

[Chazzhawk]

What is with owners spouting off at the mouth lately, run your teams, make your millions and quit being ##### bags. We want to see players play, not hear owners cry, and make predictions

 

[DoubleG]

The Dolphins have had some bad teams recently but this years might be the worst. 0-16 is not only possible, it's likely.

Really? A two year old thread?Just for the record, I'd rather an owner say that (it doesn't mean he actually believes it, btw) as what else can he say??"Yeah, I think we're going to suck this year. C'mon out the stadium, drop a few hundo on tix and food and beer and watch the suckfest - it'll be...well, ####."