Taking Stock of Miami Dolphins Ahead of Week 5 Bye

October 6, 2015   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Since 1990 (the birth of the current playoff format), there have been just 25 playoff teams to start with a record of 1-3 or worse through four games. Needless to say, things do not look good for the Miami Dolphins. 
Owner Stephen Ross beset playoff expectations of the Dolphins ahead of training camp, and with his team underperforming through four games and headed into the bye week, major changes are unfolding. Joe Philbin is out as head coach, and tight ends coach Dan Campbell is in as the head coach, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. 
Make no mistake; the Dolphins are not out of the playoff hunt just yet. They started 1-3 in 2012, Philbin's first year as head coach, before winning three straight and sparking debate about their viability as a playoff contender. They lost their next three, though, to drop back below .500 and out of the race. 
The big differences between 2015 and 2012 are the talent level of the roster and the tenur...

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