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Jason Taylor Foundation overcomes adversity to host 15th Cool Gear for the School Year

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Every year, the Jason Taylor Foundation gathers celebrities across South Florida to give kids a chance to start their school year rocking the latest fashion trends. Together with Old Navy, former Dolphins superstar and Hall of Fame pass rusher Jason Taylor has been outfitting students with $300 dollars worth of clothing for 15 years. This year, however, adversity stood in their way.

The Miami Dolphins are currently facing a season where losing will be a common theme. It’s hard to imagine any players wanting to take time out of their day in the face of such hardship. Even worse, Hurricane Dorian threatened to come to South Florida, forcing Cool Gear for the School Year 2019 to be postponed until September 16. Under those circumstances, it makes sense that the overall turnout wouldn’t be as notable as years past.

However, that was anything but the case on Monday evening. The kids still came, the celebrities still contributed, and everything went as smoothly as one could imagine.

“Although the storm didn’t come here, it ended up turning, we had to simply reschedule it.” Jason Taylor said. “That’s the least of our concerns, that’s easy. Old Navy’s easy to work with, and they were all for it. They didn’t want their employees on the road either. So Dorian had very little effect on us. It had a very major effect on our neighbors. We’re still working with the foundation, somehow, someway, we’re gonna do one of these for people over there as well.”

Dedication

That’s an admirable mission, especially considering the level of destruction suffered by the Bahamas at the hands of Dorian. The Jason Taylor Foundation is committed to improving the lives of kids all across South Florida. But it’s now abundantly clear that they aren’t limited to that area. Help is needed everywhere, and they will do what they can to provide.

This event doesn’t happen without an army, however. That’s where the celebrities come in, not the least of which is rising star Jerome Baker. In spite of Miami’s struggles on the field, the Dolphins linebacker and team captain went out of his way to arrive and offer his notoriety to the event. He and fellow captain Walt Aikens walked along with kids and helped them shop for whatever they needed.

“They had a little list, they had everything they wanted, so we were letting them free reign.” Aikens said. “Get whatever they want, they know how to swag it out these days.”

Other celebrity shoppers included several Dolphins alumni, such as O.J. McDuffie, Troy Drayton, Louis Oliver, Jeff Dellenbach, Channing Crowder and more. Their intentions are undoubtedly selfless, but Jerome Baker admitted that doing these events helps him reset and get back into a good place mentally. Given the defeats the Dolphins have suffered as of late, this was a welcome respite.

“It just shows you that football is football, ” He said. “Events like this show you that it’s more than football than just in-between the white lines. A chance to come out here and just to see kids’ faces, to see everybody smile … it kinda brings you back down to reality. Football’s gonna take care of itself. What’s really important is your family, your community, your friends, it’s definitely good.”

Impact

The Jason Taylor Foundation reaches far beyond the world of football. Even Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem attended as a celebrity shopper.

“I got a long relationship with Jason (Taylor) and I’m real supportive of anything he’s doing.” Haslem said. “He’s the same for me and anything I’m doing. It was great to have the opportunity to come out here, I’ve done it before, and it’s always fun. I got three boys, I’m used to shopping for kids, I know what the fashion is, what the style is, I know what they’re looking for so it gets easier every year.”

And every year, the impact of the Jason Taylor Foundation adds up. In 2019, 60 kids from across South Florida went home with new clothes. Over $18,000 was spent in an hour’s time. And over the course of this event’s 15 years, over $260,000 for over 900 kids.

“That’s what we’re about,” said Seth Levit, Executive Director of the Jason Taylor Foundation, as well as one of the hosts for The Fish Tank podcast. “That’s our mission, is to support these young people. That number makes us feel pretty good about the work we’ve been able to do.”

It speaks to the character of those involved that this event still goes off without a hitch. For get-togethers like this, scheduling is everything. But not even a storm like Dorian could keep it from ultimately succeeding. Now, 60 more kids are going to go back to school feeling great about how they look, allowing them to focus on what really matters.

Luis Sung has covered the Miami Dolphins for numerous outlets such as Dolphins Wire for six years. Follow him on Twitter: @LuisDSung

Ross tried to keep Minkah Fitzpatrick

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Last night it was announced that the Dolphins would send Minkah Fitzpatrick, a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for a 2020 first-rounder, 2020 fifth, and a 2021 sixth.

The Miami Dolphins have done it again.

In a league where trading, especially top-tier talent, is rare, the Dolphins have moved another player for future draft picks.

The organization did try everything to convince the former Alabama stand-out to remain with the team.

Keep in mind, Fitzpatrick was a fan of Miami’s coaching staff.

However, he wanted to be put in the best situation to succeed, instead of a changing role on a week-to-week basis.

Moving the 2018 first-round pick should mark the end of Miami’s wheeling and dealing of current players. However, if one thing is for certain about the 2019 Miami Dolphins ⁠— anyone is available at the right price.

Minkah

Miami Dolphins trade Minkah Fitzpatrick as rebuild continues

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Minkah Fitzpatrick is no longer a Dolphin.

We have a late-night trade to tell you about, and it will definitely benefit the Miami Dolphins in the long run. The team has traded defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2020 1st-round pick.

Fitzpatrick has recorded 11 total tackles so far this season. His recent track record had him on pace for a solid year. 2018 was a great year for him. In 16 games, he recorded 80 tackles and two interceptions. One of those interceptions was returned for a touchdown.

In the team’s last game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Fitzpatrick recorded  four tackles. That is the same amount he recorded against Baltimore in the opener last week.

What can he bring to Pittsburgh?

Much like he did for the Miami Dolphins, Fitzpatrick will be able to add a physical brand of football to the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary. This is a team that has prided themselves on defense for years. With guys like TJ Watt and Devin Bush on that side of the football, That doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. This is a team that has a mix of players who are both veterans and younger players

Minkah Fitzpatrick is young himself, so adding him to the Pittsburgh secondary will allow for the Steelers to have a nice core to build around. In this day and age of the National Football League, where passing is king and offense runs amok, this is a great move for the Steelers. This will just add another weapon for them on defense.

What does this mean for Miami?

It is no secret that the Miami Dolphins are in rebuilding mode. Right now, the main goal for them is to collect as many assets as possible. This team certainly has a lot of capital to build around. With Ben Roethlisberger out for the rest of the season, this 2020 draft pick could have significant value to it. We will have to see how it all plays out.

Miami currently has three first-round picks and two second round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft.

This is also a big move for Reshad Jones. He will continue to be the starting safety. Now, he should become the unquestioned leader of the defense. It’s a lot to ask out of him, but I truly believe he can do it.

It will be interesting to see if Fitzpatrick’s trade from the Miami Dolphins will lead to the exits of more players. We have already heard rumblings about players wanting out of Miami.

Minkah Fitzpatrick is a very good player. However for a rebuilding Miami Dolphins team, it was time to move forward. Both teams won in this deal, With a Pittsburgh Steelers team that can still make a run to the playoffs and a Miami team looking to rebuild, this is a great deal for both sides.

Minkah watch: Did he raise his stock Sunday?

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By now, you likely know that Dolphins second-year defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick is available — the only question is how available.

I had suggested the Dolphins sit Fitzpatrick on Sunday against the Patriots.

After all, if he’s an asset, you don’t want him playing and hurting himself, and losing value. And he was more likely to hurt himself if his head and heart weren’t into it.

Turns out I was wrong about that.

Fitzpatrick was good Sunday; he was about the only Dolphins who was.

How good?

Here’s what Pro Football Focus — which dissects every play — said:

Which sort of raises a question:

Why are you trading him?

Well, they shouldn’t, not unless they’re getting more than the pick (No. 11 overall) that they gave up for him. Especially because he’s a more seasoned player than anyone they are getting.

So, yes, I agree with Dave Hyde:

Yet this feels too far along.

The Dolphins are all in on the tank, and it doesn’t matter how many young players it rolls over.

Even if they’re young players that GM Chris Grier wanted.

Great photo by our Tony Capobianco — that’s Minkah with Patrick Chung.

It’s worth a creative caption.

 

 

Dolphins trending to be worst team ever

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The sample size for these Dolphins is super small…. and the first two opponents were really good.

Still, how much more do you need to see?

Rather than write another treatise about tanking, one tweet summed up the Miami Dolphins’ situation, having been outscored 102-10, at home, by the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots to start the season.

A week ago, I wondered whether this would be the worst non-expansion team in South Florida sports history. (Spoiler: It is.)

Now the question is whether it will be the worst team in NFL history.

Just click the tweet below….

And hide the kids….

Miami Dolphins Tank is Armed and Dangerous

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After two games the Miami Dolphins tank is gassed up and running full speed.

Fans of the Miami Dolphins have witnessed unprecedented ineptitude so far this season.

To put the carnage in perspective an easy place to start is the box score.

Now box scores don’t always tell the whole story, but these numbers don’t lie.

After another deflating home loss, this time 43-0 to the hated Patriots, we have seen the worst start to a season in their history.

How bad do you say?

 

The Miami Dolphins have been outscored 102-10 after two games.

New England’s DEFENSE scored more points today than Miami has all season.

Ryan Fitzpatrick and the starting offense were again an unmitigated disaster, with the Harvard man showing his usual benevolence to the opponent.

 

That was his second pick-six of the day which finally led to his mercy benching in favor of Josh Rosen.

Down 37-0 Rosen would lead a 10 play drive to try and give the Miami fans at least one moment to savor.

It would end on downs of course.

Rosen stans are ready for the second-year quarterback to try and put out this dumpster fire.

After all, Ryan Fitzpatrick is the third lowest rated quarterback in the National Football League.

But guess who’s last?

Rosen isn’t exactly rallying the troops out there in mop up duty, at this point just keep letting him tag in late to give Fitzpatrick a break.

Say hello to your next Matt Moore.

All Three Phases…

Sony Michel had a workman-like 85 yards on 21 carries Sunday.

Miami has 63 yards rushing this season.

The Dolphins have more turnovers (7) than 3rd down conversions (6).

New England had 381 yards in total offense today. Miami has 384 total yards this season.

You cannot look inside the numbers for a silver lining because it does not exist.

 

What we are witnessing is a tank of historic proportions.

Even the worst NFL teams of the modern era were light years ahead of the 2019 tank Dolphins.

The 2017 Cleveland Browns (0-16) are the most recent comparison to this experiment.

Statistically they were at the bottom of the league on both sides of the ball.

Take a closer look and there was a lot more to work with in Cleveland.

They were only outscored 45-28 in their first two games and had six games which they lost by less than seven points.

Cleveland also lost four games by just a field goal in that winless season.

There were signs they could come out the other side.

The Browns parlayed that campaign into the top pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selecting Baker Mayfield.

They would finish last year 7-8-1 and are a sexy playoff pick this year, despite a humbling loss to open the season.

Miami looks nowhere near that competent in defeat.

 

Their defense has simply been decimated by talent attrition, distraction, and outright atrocious performance.

To be fair they have been hung out to dry by an offense that has been on the field for just 43:23 compared to 76:37 for their opponents.

The defense has literally been on the field for over five quarters in just two games.

With so many more questions than answers on both sides of the ball, where does Brian Flores even start?

It doesn’t get easier next week when the Dolphins face their first road test of the season.,

 

Fans may be buying into the “process” for now, but the jokes may not be as funny as this tank continues into battle week after week.

Follow us on Twitter @SportsWaveDave and @5ReasonsSports.

 

 

Se acaba el tiempo de Fitzpatrick y se acerca la titularidad de Josh Rosen

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Fitzpatrick y los Dolphins no pudieron anotarle ni un punto a los New England Patriots.

De entrada el partido del Domingo 15 de Septiembre involucró muy poco interés. Más allá de quién sería el rival. Los Miami Dolphins se enfrentaron en el segundo compromiso de la campaña ante los Patriots de Tom Brady y su mas reciente adquisición Antonio Brown.

Un dia después que los Miami Hurricanes destruyeran dentro de las 100 yardas a Bethune-Cookman en el Hard Rock Stadium 63×0.

Esta historia del domingo podría ser muy diferente o similar, pero sin beneficiar al equipo local.

Previo al encuentro todo el enfoque se encontraba sobre la expectativa de un posible cambio de Kenyan Drake y Minkah Fitzpatrick después que salieran reportes que el multifacético de Miami habría pedido un cambio.

Además, la historia de Antonio Brown tomaría el primer giro en la ciudad del sol, ya que el receptor jugaría su primer encuentro en más de un año.

Apenas un 14% del porcentaje acompañaba a los Dolphins con la posibilidad de ganarle a los temibles Patriots. Pero, conociendo lo impredecible que es la franquicia (si en una temporada de “tanking” podrían ganar un juego podría ser este, si vemos lo mal que le ha ido a Tom Brady con récord de 7-10 jugando en Miami).

En su primera marcha Ryan Fitzpatrick no logró avanzar más allá de la yarda 25, algo que ya comenzaba a plantear lo difícil que podría ser para la ofensiva miamense enfrentarse al poderoso equipo defensivo de New England.

Por su parte, a Tom Brady no le fue presentado ningún obstáculo.

En su primera marcha efectuó 10 jugadas, avanzando 60 yardas en 5:52 minutos de juego, conectando múltiples veces con su nuevo receptor Antonio Brown, y consiguiendo los primeros seis puntos con una corrida del corredor Sony Michel.

Luego de un cuarto, el marcador indicaba 7 x 0. Miami logró mantener el partido interesante.

Al menos durante el comienzo, evitaron el avance de Tom Brady faltando menos de tres minutos en el reloj. Los Patriots efectuaron un total de 15 jugadas en el primer cuarto, incluyendo los cinco intentos de pase por parte de Brady, de los cuales acertó cada uno de ellos acumulando un total de 47 unidades.

Los Dolphins registraron 10 jugadas y Fitzpatrick se fue cuatro intentos acertando en tres ocasiones para 32 yardas.

Con poco menos de dos minutos restando los Patriots amenazaban con agregar a su ventaja en territoria miamense el balón en la yardas 20 ya colocaba a la ofensiva de Brady en la zona roja.

Hasta este momento los Dolphins habrían sorprendido manteniendo el partido interesante por gran parte de la primera mitad.

No duró mucho la poca ventaja de los Patriots pues no tardó en llegar el primer touchdown de Antonio Brown completando un pase de 20 yardas proveniente de un riflazo de Tom Brady. Los Patriots tomaron ya una cómoda ventaja de 13 x 0 luego que el pateador Stephen Gostkowski fallara el punto extra.

Miami tomó el balón en la yarda 25 para su último intento de la primera mitad una marcha que terminó en tres jugadas logrando solo un avance de siete yardas. Ryan Fitzpatrick y la ofensiva de los Dolphins no lograron durante la primera parte ingresar al territorio enemigo. 

Terminaron la primera mitad con un total de 19 jugadas para 51 yardas, 33 por el aire y 18 terrestres. Fitzpatrick lució muy mal completando solo cuatro de sus ocho intentos para 38 unidades.

El mejor corredor por Miami en la mitad del partido fue Kenyan Drake quien no comenzó como titular aún así aportó 16 yardas en cinco acarreos.

Por el aire, el mejor receptor de Miami fue Preston Williams consiguiendo 15 yardas en apenas una recepción.

Por su parte, la ofensiva de los Patriots tuvo una fiesta dentro de las 100 yardas. Tom Brady completó 11 de sus 13 intentos para 121 yardas y conectó en una ocasión con Antonio Brown para un touchdown de 20 yardas. En su totalidad New England logro en la primera mitad recaudar 186 yardas en 34 jugadas, consiguiendo 114 unidades aéreas y 72 terrestres.

En lo que respecta el análisis de la primera mitad, los Dolphins defensivamente hablando lograron mantener el partido al margen otorgando la mayor posibilidad al equipo ofensivo liderado por Ryan Fitzpatrick a que despertara y colocaran puntos en la pizarra.

Miami, sin embargo nunca logró establecer una seguidilla de jugadas consecutivas que les traspasara el momentum a su lado.

El comienzo de la segunda mitad del partido no pintaría nada diferente para los Dolphins. Aun Ryan Fitzpatrick no lograba ingresar en el territorio enemigo y sufrió durante el tercer periodo dos derrumbes detrás de la línea de impacto para sumarle a los dos de la primera mitad. Miami no lograba aún iniciar algún tipo de amenaza ofensiva mientras que lo Patriots agregaron 10 puntos a su ventaja y comenzaban a adueñarse del encuentro completamente.

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Josh Rosen ingresó al partido luego de dos intersecciones consecutivas por parte de Ryan Fitzpatrick cuales resultaron en touchdowns para los Patriots.

Rosen lanzó dos pases profundas de manera consecutiva pero los receptores no pudieron controlar el pase a escasas 10 yardas del touchdown, y fue derrumbado tras la línea de impacto en dos ocasiones durante su primera marcha del partido pero logró llevar a los Dolphins al territorio enemigo por primera vez en todo el encuentro.

En sus primeros ocho intentos Rosen logro completaron cuatro de ellos para agrupar 45 yardas, Fitzpatrick recaudo 89 hasta este punto.

En conclusión, los Dolphins no lograron suficientes puntos positivos ofensivamente. El equipo culminó con 184 yardas en 61 jugadas, 142 aéreas y apenas 42 terrestres.

Mientras tanto Tom Brady y los Patriots generaron 65 jugadas para 381 yardas, 255 por el aire y 126 por el suelo. Lo que resulto en un embarazoso resulto de 43-0 contra uno de los rivales de su division, New England Patriots.

Miami ha comenzado la temporada con récord de 0-2 anotando apenas 10 puntos en los primeros dos encuentros. “Creo que jugaron fuerte, jugaron fuerte por 60 minutos” expresó el coach principal Brian Flores luego del partido. “Simplemente no pudimos construir nada ofensivamente, nos enfrentamos a un muy buen equipo y simplemente no hicimos suficiente.”

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Los rumores de cambio comenzaron previo al partido y esta vez incluían el nombre de Kenyan Drake quien antes de comenzar sus declaraciones después del juego mencionó su interés con quedarse en Miami. “Claro que quiero quedarme, he logrado hacer muchas relaciones con diferentes miembros del equipo por cuatro años.” Drake concluyó sin pronunciar nada más sobre los rumores de cambio.

Los Dolphins no han demostrado mucho en la ofensiva en los primeros dos encuentros y le espera otro difícil rival la próxima semana cuando viajen a Dallas para enfrentar a los Cowboys.

Será una semana de incógnitas ya que existen dudas sobre el futuro de Minkah Fitzpatrick, que terminará sucediendo con los rumores de cambio alrededor de Kenyan Drake y por último, ¿dejará Brian Flores a Ryan Fitzpatrick como titular?

Muchos estarán de acuerdo con que es tiempo de darle chance en la titularidad a Josh Rosen.

Jimmy Murphy scores against BCC

Canes Start Slow, Win Big 63-0!

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It’s hard not to lead with the feel-good story of the night. When you struggle to find the words to describe what “The New Miami” means, look no further than 5 foot 7 inch, 185 pounds, redshirt senior running back Jimmy Murphy. The Avon, Connecticut native scored late after the game was well in hand and got himself a nice 15-yard penalty for excessive celebration by doing a crazy front flip. But as defensive lineman Pat Bethel said, he’ll gladly run a gasser for Jimmy’s penalty.

Dr. Murphy!

He is what every Miami Hurricane football player should strive to be. Guys like Bethel and Deejay Dallas and others mentioned how Murphy is the heartbeat of this team and a leader in the locker room. The touchdown was the first of Murphy’s career, but if you ask Manny Diaz, it may not be his last.

With Mark Richt retiring after last season, Murphy was unsure about his future with the team. He didn’t know if knew head coach Manny Diaz would renew his scholarship. In the post-game conference, he mentions how he called Diaz and let him know that he wanted to continue to be a Hurricane and if he would renew his scholarship. Diaz did. Murphy plans on attending medical school once the season is over. That’s the guy I want as my doctor! Cane Maven wishes him well.

Oh yeah, there was also the rest of the game. I honestly don’t want to spend too much time on it, because let’s be honest, it was Bethune Cookman. No disrespect to them, but the Canes did exactly what they needed to do.
After a slow start in the first quarter, the Hurricanes finally put it together and completely dominated Bethune Cookman across the board. If you caught my pre-game preview with Larry Blustein, I mentioned that I wanted to see dominance in all 3 areas: offense, defense, and special teams.

Oh Bubba, ST Struggles

The Canes completely dominated on offense, led by another solid performance by Jarren Williams. He finished the day 19/24 for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns. Deejay Dallas had another fantastic game rushing for 108 yards and 3 touchdowns.

The defense did exactly what they were supposed to do. They pitched a shutout. Robert Knowles played well along with Gurvan Hall and a few others. They held Bethune Cookman to 137 total yards – 76 passing and 61 on the ground.

Then there are special teams. They didn’t look very special once again. Bubba Baxa misses another chip shot from 30 yards as the kicking woes continue with him. He is now 4/8 on field goals this year. Camden Price came in late in the game for a PAT. Will the Canes make a change or continue to ride with Baxa?

Pope Breaks Out

I also mentioned how we needed this game to be a confidence builder for the team. I wanted to see a few guys who have started the season off slow to build some momentum and confidence. The perfect example was wide receiver Mark Pope, who had his breakout game, catching 3 balls for 92 yards. He would later leave the game with an apparent leg injury. There is no further information on that just yet.
This game was also a great opportunity for players who don’t usually play much, to get some much-needed reps. you never know when you may need them. It was great to see kids like Robert Burns and Jeremiah Payton get some good playing time. Tight end Larry Hodges made the most of his extended playing tonight, catching both passes thrown his way for two touchdowns.

Next up are the Central Michigan Chippewas next Saturday, 4 p.m. at home.
 
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Bettor has $3,400 on Dolphins going 0-16

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It takes a lot of confidence to predict a team’s record. It takes guts to make a bet on a team’s record. But it may be insanity to go as far as one gambling individual just has. According to reports, at least one bettor has placed $3,400 on the Miami Dolphins going 0-16 in 2019.

It’s no secret the Dolphins aren’t going to do much winning in 2019. Their talent is depleted, coaching unproven, and drama permeates the locker room. But to assume that Miami is destined to not win a single game all season long, even by accident, is a bit of a stretch. It’s also hard to believe that anyone would be willing to place over $3,000 on that outcome. This means that if the Dolphins manage to win just one game all year, this person loses all that.

Perhaps this person can afford to make reckless gambles like this. However, it does speak volumes about the state of the franchise that people have this level of confidence in Miami’s destined fate on the field. As it stands, their next three games are against the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Chargers. Given their current state, it’s hard to imagine the Dolphins coming out on top during any of those matchups.

However, there is a saying: “Any given Sunday.” This undisclosed bettor either has a crystal ball, or has money to burn if they’re willing to spend that much. But if they’re right, and this leap of faith pays off, the payout will be staggering. It would also mean Miami’s plan worked. Maybe, this will all work out for the best for everyone.

Luis Sung has covered the Miami Dolphins for numerous outlets such as Dolphins Wire for six years. Follow him on Twitter: @LuisDSung

Florida Panthers open camp with high hopes

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The Florida Panthers open training camp today as they prepare for a season in which they have higher expectations than ever.

At a time in Miami sports when is the lowest it’s been in years,  with the Dolphins tanking, Marlins rebuilding and the Heat coming off a half a decade of mediocrity, the Panthers have a chance to capture the city.

They started their off-season with a coaching hire splash by hiring legendary coach Joel Quenneville, signing tip-free agent goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and other quality free agents. The signings have the Panthers at almost being a “cap team” for the first in quite a while, being just 500k under the cap.

The signings have caused a spark of interest from fans, season tickets have peaked to over 14,000 sold, compared to right around 3,000 when new ownership took over.

 

The Panthers made the playoffs in 2016 and have missed the playoffs every season since. The past two seasons the Panthers have had a common theme, start slow and finish strong. The Panthers know that this year has to be different.

Dale Tallon says that this is a deep town that has everyone competing for a roster spot. Tallon, when talking to the media, emphasized the importance of organizational depth saying “Inter-competition leads to success.”

Tallon believes this team doesn’t have a ceiling.

The players met with the media today and all repeated the same message on how they appreciated management spending the money and filling the needs. Panthers’ captain Sahsa Barkov says: “It was perfect. Nothing more you can expect from Dale.”