Damn Dolphins Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Madman Mike & Robbie T are back with their takes on the Miami Dolphins 2023 draft class. CB Cam Smith was a surprise, but does it make sense?; electric RB Devon Achane added; did Fins find a rookie replacement for Mike Gesicki in WR/TE prospect Elijah Higgins?; Can OL Ryan Hayes become a swing tackle or the new LG?
Madman Mike & Robbie T react to the Chiefs victory over the Eagles in Superbowl 57; Mike cant believe that public keeps doubting Mahomes & Reid; the Boyz criticize halftime show; Fins legendary MLB Zach Thomas finally reached the HOF; Mike doesnt have faith in the Fins new OL coach Butch Barry
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways from the Eagles beating the 49ers without a QB; and the Bengals going to Mahomes’ House & losing to the Chiefs. Mike & Rob pick their Superbowl Winner & it may surprise you.
Madman Mike & Robbie T recap the divisional round of the playoffs. Each man gives their takeaways of each game. Mahomes is still great, Trevor Lawrence is almost there, Daniel Jones is still limited, Jalen Hurts is big-time, Joe Burrow has killer instinct, Josh Allen’s faulty play finally dooms him, Brock rocks, and Dak’s a hack.
Madman Mike & Robbie each give their best advice on Week 16’s betting spreads for NFL games. Each man will choose their own 5 picks of the Week to win you MONEY!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Madman Mike & Robbie T are back to tell you what went right, and what went wrong with the Miami Dolphins vs the Bills in Buffalo. How do we feel about the loss & what can the Fins with them take into the Packers matchup on Christmas Day? Rob rants about Kyler Murray & Troy Vincent.
Madman Mike & Robbie T each give their 5 picks of the Week covering the spread of the NFL’s Week 15 games. Robbie (3-2 in Week 14) seems to be playing it safe, while Madman (2-3 in Week 14) going aggressive & taking some of the favorites to cover.
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways on the Fins’ fall to the Chargers on SNF. Mike explains how the Chargers Defense dismantled Tua & the WR’s. Mike also recaps the Fins 3rd-down struggles that led to Chargers scoring drives, and the TO before halftime that McDaniel called for the Chargers. Rob gives his feedback on the mystery of the Fins lack of a run game, although it’s December & McDaniel is a former run-game Coordinator. The boyz discuss the amazing sack that was taken away from Jaelan Phillips by the refs.
Madman Mike & Robbie T share their betting advice with their Damn Dolphins Disciples. Each of the Boyz give their infamous 5 PICKS OF THE WEEK! Rob lost the majority of his picks in Week 13. Madman Mike went 3-2 and 2-0 in his NO FEAR bets!
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways coming out of the Miami Dolohins fall to the 49ers; Mike & Rob also give their feelings about Justin Herbert & how media responded to Tua’s bad game; Our SNF Dolphins/Chargers prediction
Madman Mike & Robbie T each give their 5 picks of the Week. Listen to their takes on who and why they are putting their money on them. We are trying to win our Damn Dolphins Disciples some DINERO
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways of the Dolphins 30-15 win over the Texans; Rob thinks McDaniels is a golden boy who needs to coach better; the Boyz express their concerns heading into the 49ers matchup in Week 13; We give our thoughts on some of the QB’s who surprised — Love & White — and who has been disappointing — Murray & Lamar
Happy Thanksgiving! What are we thankful for? Madman Mike & Robbie T going down the rest of the Miami Dolphins schedule & predicting wins/losses. The Boyz also do their 5 picks of Week 12.
We give our 5 picks of Week 10. Usually, Robbie T gives his 5 picks towards the end of each Damn Dolphins episode, but we are trying something new. We are dedicating a full episode to OUR 5 picks of Week 10 with Madman Mike joining with his selections. Listen & Learn! We are trying to win you money, Fins Nation!
Madman Mike & Robbie T give some quick takeaways from the Miami Dolphins victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Boys are impressed with the offense, but where’s the defense? McDaniel’s controversial clock management/playcalling in key situations shows up again. How did pass-rusher Chubb & RB Wilson look in their first game? Mike is mad that we are talking about Fields on Monday & not Tua. The Boyz discuss the upcoming Browns matchup, and which Fin they want as MVP: Tua or Tyreek?
Madman Mike & Robbie T give some quick takeaways from the Dolphins 31-27 victory over the Lions. Rob feels sorry for Lions fans. The Boyz talk about McDaniel’s non-challenge on Trent Sherfield’s potential touchdown. Mike reads off some big-time numbers from Tua Tagovailoa. Talking Fins trades before NFL deadline for passrusher Bradley Chubb & RB Jeff Wilson. What do we think of the matchup against the upcoming Chicago Bears? And Rob gives his 5 picks of Week 9
Madman Mike & Robbie T are back to comment on the Miami Dolphins SNF 16-10 victory over the Steelers. The night honored the members of the 1972 perfect season. Is there a voodoo story that few know about? Rob rants on why the ‘72 team should keep popping champagne. Did the magic of the night rub off on the Fins? Tua’s return & how he performed. Tale of 2 halves. Defense saves the day. CB Noah Igbinoghene is good? Did Mike McDaniel make the right decision to go for it on 4th down? Detroit Lions preview. Rob’s 5 picks of the Week. And much MORE!
Madman Mike & Robbie T give a short recap of Fins loss to Vikings in WEEK 6; Tua is back; Mike explains why social media eyes are wrong & why he is sick of the annual anniversaries of the 1972 team; Tua quotes; the Boyz go over Fins injuries heading into SNF; Rob gives his “5 picks of the Week” for Week 7
Madman Mike & Robbie T give short takes on what went wrong during Dolphins loss to Jets in Week 5. After NFL investigation concludes and finds Dolphins of no wrongdoing, Rob rants on national media for their negative portrayal of Dolphins during this “scandal”. Mike speaks of Dolphins injuries heading into Sunday vs Vikings & our prediction. Rob gives his 5 picks of Week 6.
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takes on the coverage that Tua’s concussion is receiving; Mike goes Madman & defends McDaniel; Rob doesn’t believe Tua is the longterm answer; Bengals aren’t back despite beating Dolphins; Jets QB Zach Wilson still isn’t good; Dolphins/Jets prediction; Rob’s 5 picks of the Week
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways of the Miami Dolphins victory over the Buffalo Bills in Hardrock Stadium. Rob starts the show off with a rant; Mike gives us some of TUA’s elite numbers; the Boyz talk Bengals matchup on TNF; Rob gives his 5-picks of the Week
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways from the Miami Dolphins amazing comeback vs Lamar Jackson & Ravens; Talking Tua, Hill, McDaniel, O-line; Bills Preview; We give a rundown of rest of Dolphins schedule to see where they can possibly end of at end of season; Rob’s 5 betting tips
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their overall thoughts & highlights of the Dolphins 20-7 victory over the Patriots. CB Noah Igbinoghene inactive AGAIN, but Dolphins have suitable replacements; This is still a defensive team; Assessing TUA’s performance. Can Dolphins escape Baltimore with a victory? Rob gives you his WEEK 2 betting tips.
Madman Mike & Robbie T just finished watching Week 1’s TNF matchup of Bills @ Rams. What went wrong with the Rams? What went right for the Bills? Mike & Rob discuss overall thoughts on Dolphins preseason; team captains; & their matchup at home versus the Patriots. Rob gives some betting tips.
Madman Mike & Robby T with another offseason filler episode before training camp. Mike pulls out some major stats to prove that Miami Dolphins QB Tua was a better passer than Ravens Lamar Jackson in 2021. IS Lamar as good as national media portrays him to be? Chargers Justin Herbert has some nice numbers, but Rob & Mike explain why he is NOT a Top 3 QB.
Madman Mike & Robbie T open the show with the sad news of the late Marlin Briscoe; Steelers Minkah Fitzpatrick became NFL’s highest-paid safety this offseason, and Mike tells us why this is the exact reason he wanted to leave Dolphins; After the Browns backlash, Rob shames mainstream media for encouraging Dolphins to trade for Deshaun Watson; Mike & Rob go over Chris Simms QB rankings, explain why its TRASH, and why Tua got done dirty at No. 29
Madman Mike got bored and made a fake playcall of Tua in shotgun passing to former WR Jakeem Grant. Basically sums up all of Tua’s supporting cast woes since entering the league in 2020 before the Miami Dolphins 2022 FA additions
Madman Mike goes down the list of a handful of centers that could fall to the Dolphins outside the Top 100. Find out which he has a MAN CRUSH on and his general assessment of each. Rob goes off the rails about the 2013 NFL draft, before we dive into some notable RB’s (Mike thinks 1 can be a weapon for Tua). Rob ends with his lack of faith in 2022 QB’s.
Madman Mike & Robbie T (aka MR. PLOW, now) give their assessment of the Dolphins FA. After their last episode of being frustrated with GM Chris Grier’s lack of adding superstars to the roster, the boys are finally satisfied. We go down the list of the Dolphins notable additions and how they fit in with the team.
Mike & Rob are frustrated with the Miami Dolphins free agency. The pieces are nice but is GM Chris Grier doing ENOUGH? Matt Ryan for a 3rd-rounder? Sounds good. Did the Browns sell their soul for Deshaun Watson? Is Herbert really elite? Chargers GM & others know how to acquire talent, does Dolphins GM Chris Grier? Why does is take the Dolphins over 10 years to fix an O-line when others do it in 1 offseason? Cheaps deals were offered for great players, why didnt the Dolphins pounce on any? Dolphins are still trying to go cheap on RB’s, and it hasnt worked. Mike goes Madman on Grier’s re-signing of Preston Williams & Dolphins WR’s. Robbie T explains why QB’s want to play with stud weapons.
Madman Mike & Robbie T give Brian Flores props for bringing awareness & promoting change to create more opportunities, but explain why the Dolphins decision to fire Flores & Giants decision NOT to hire Flores have nothing to do with racial discrimination. Why Flores seems bitter about just about anybody who has a job except him, including newly hired Texans coach Lovie Smith; Rob tells us why offensive HC’s are overrated and it’s the QB who takes you the distance. Mike doesn’t believe in this new narrative that black HC’s are set up to fail because they take over bad teams. Our thoughts on Dolphins new HC Mike McDaniel, and Superbowl picks.
Madman Mike & Robbie T share their thoughts on the NFC/AFC championship games. Was Burrow that good? Or was Mahomes that bad? Stafford finally proves the doubters wrong. Jimmy G is still Jimmy G. Towards the end, Mike & Rob loosely discuss the Dolphins coaching search.
In this overly long episode of the Damn Dolphins Podcast, Madman Mike & Robbie T break down why the Dolphins fired Brian Flores (and it has nothing to do with on-field results). Mike also goes through some of the odd-ball moves the coach has made throughout his tenure the that the mainstream media doesn’t mention. Rob preaches on why “patience” shouldnt be a dying virtue in the NFL & at the end gives his thoughts on the upcoming divisional round of the playoffs.
Madman Mike & Robbie T were about to breakdown the Dolphins win against the Patriots & what it means heading forward, but the news of Brian Flores being fired threw all of that out the window. Looks like Dolphins are starting over AGAIN. Mike and Rob tell us why this firing is a mistake by owner Stephen Ross; why this organization is a joke; why bringing in a new coach under GM Grier won’t work… even if it is Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takeaways on the Dolphins performance on MNF. Victory was led by defense & Tua. Rob is tired of the short passing & Dolphins questionable belief in Tua. Mike (again) goes through Tua’s 3rd-down plays, and defends the short-passing. Will Tannehill have his greatest performance in a potential revenge game vs the Dolphins? Mike explains why the Dolphins have a good chance to extend the winning streak to 8.
Madman Mike & Robbie T react to the Dolphins win over the Jets to extend their record to 7-7 on the year. Tua’s performance, RB Duke Johnson’s return to Miami, Defense still stands, and the questionable situational playcalls late in the game. Rob loves RB Jonathan Taylor. Madman & Rob debate if Tua is injury prone.
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takes of the Texans game and the end of the Dolphins 7-game losing streak. Why wasn’t TE Gesicki a captain? Mike goes through the NFL & young QB’s to explain why it takes more than a QB (Tua) to win games in the NFL.
Prior to the “3-way trade” reports which would send QB Deshaun Watson to Miami: Madman Mike & Robbie T discuss why this 2021 Miami Dolphins has them bummed out. Loose discussion on the Jags game. Blame goes to both GM Grier & HC Flores. Do the Dolphins believe in Tua? Do they trust him?
Madman Mike & Robbie T give some general takeaways from Dolphins loss to Bucs. Rob explains why draft picks are overrated. Mike and Rob rant on the decisions that have led the Dolphins to this deep dark place. Is their any positivity heading forward?
This is where we are now, Dolphins Nation. Dolphins are now 1-3 and gave the Colts their first win of the season. Madman Mike & Robbie T give their thoughts about who should be fired from the Front Office. Mike gives a strong rant on Brian Flores to end the episode.
Madman Mike and Robbie T give a quick glance about what went wrong against the Bills. Mike’s belief in Tua still isn’t shaken. Hindsight on the Dolphins last 5 1st-round picks. Raiders prediction. And more hating on “the next Dan Marino” — Jets Zach Wilson
Madman Mike and Robbie T go over their thoughts on the Dolphins victory in Foxborough. Talking Tua, Parker, Waddle, Mac Jones, and the defense. The boys also give their thoughts on the new “Dan Marino” Jets QB Zach Wilson. Mike gives his take on how the rest of the AFC East QB’s performed in Week 1.
Madman Mike & Robbie T give their takes on the Miami Dolphins performance against the Atlanta Falcons. Tua: a New Hope; Tua/Tannehill; RB group; O-line & Playcalling. Rob’s Rants: Media Members comparing young QB’s to NFL Greats.
Madman Mike & Robbie T reflect on Dolphins preseason loss. What did we see from starters? Whats wrong with the O-line? What did Mike see at Dolphins practice vs Falcons?
Madman Mike and Robbie T give their takes on the Xavien Howard restructure. Dolphins depth chart is released prior to Miami’s first preseason game vs the Chicago Bears. Mike and Rob go over the starting lineup and what surprises them. Also, who is Rob’s Dolphins contender for the HOF?
Talking Tua, X, and Albert Wilson. How is Tua looking thusfar in camp? Is X right or wrong? Glimpse of O-line. Dolphins offense explosive?
Mike “Madman” Hernandez and Robby-T give their thoughts on each of the Miami Dolphins 2021 draft picks and their current fits with the team. Were the Dolphins right to not invest highly in an RB? How does the O-line look now?
Madman Mike and Robbie T give their takes on who the Miami Dolphins should select on Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft at No. 6 and No. 18. And what should the Dolphins do if Kyle Pitts or Ja’Marr Chase isn’t there at No. 6?
Madman Mike and Robby-T give their thoughts on the Dolphins notable 2021 free agent acquisitions. Discussing WR Will Fuller, RB Malcolm Brown, Center Matt Skura, DT Adam Butler, and much more!
Robbie-T takes over this one! Madman Mike and Rob give their thoughts on the Superbowl. Tom Brady is the GOAT. And what can the Miami Dolphins take away from the two teams in the Superbowl?
Madman Mike & Robby T share their thoughts on the general assessment of QB Tua Tagovailoa heading forward & OC Chan Gailey’s resignation
Madman Mike & Robbie T give rant about the 6-3 Dolphins losing to the 3-6 Broncos. Two different teams heading in two different directions.
Madman Mike gives his reaction to the benching of Ryan Fitzpatrick for rookie Tua Tagovailoa after victory against New York Jets
Reaction to Miami Dolphins losing to New England Patriots in Foxboro during Week 1 matchup. Madman Mike & Robbie-T give their thoughts
PFT Mike Florio thinks Tua is an ownership pick. TUA or FITZ? Which QB will start for this team Week 1? Will Rosen improve in OC Chan Gailey’s system? Jesse Davis or Robert Hunt for RG/RT?
Dolphins Schedule was released on Thurs. Mike & Rob go down the schedule and predict the Dolphins final record. Fans may be surprised on how the Fins end up.
Miami Dolphins acquire CB Byron Jones, DE Shaq Lawson, DE/LB Kyle Van Noy, DE Emmanuel Ogbah, LB Elandon Roberts, OG/OT Erick Flowers, C Ted Karras
We discuss Dolphins targets for QB in the 1st round of the upcoming 2020 draft. Then we dive into the 2020 free agent class of available QB’s including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, and former Dolphins Ryan Tannehill
Touching on Dolphins coaching overhaul; AFC/NFC Championship recap; QB Eli Manning retires: why Dolphins fans love Eli; former Dolphins MLB Zach Thomas makes HOF Finalists
Dolphins bring OC Chan Gailey out of retirement; Tanny & Titans beat Patriots; Thoughts on Tanny; Wildcard Weekend thoughts
Dolphins upset Patriot in Foxboro; OC Chad O’Shea & others fired; QB Fitz/Rosen talk; CB Howard’s arrest, possible suspension, & future with team