Bills End Dolphins' Season—Again
Once again, Josh Allen, my abusive step father, has put an end to the Miami Dolphins’ season. I’ve given up resisting it: Josh and the Buffalo Bills own us. And rather than pouting about it, I’m actually a bit grateful. Why? Because nothing is worse than being led on. It’s like when my girlfriend teases me for five minutes, only to decide she’s not in the mood. Fuck you mean you’re not in the mood? You just gave me this woody, now what am I supposed to do with it? And honestly, that’s the kind of torture the Dolphins would’ve put us through if they had won this game.
Think of it like putting down a beloved, suffering pet. No one wants to do it; it’s heartbreaking, but you know it’s the merciful choice. That’s what the Bills did for Dolphins fans everywhere—they put this season out of its misery. Had Miami eked out a win to go 3-5, the fanbase would have been up all night conjuring scenarios where not only do we miraculously make the playoffs, but maybe even win the division. That dream died when the Bills hit a crushing 61-yard field goal, and while it stung, it was the dose of reality we needed.
Now, it’s time to face some hard truths. This franchise has been stuck in mediocrity for over 20 years, and someone has to be held accountable. Stephen Ross, the ball’s in your court: it’s time to move on from Chris Grier. And while I know some people still believe in Mike McDaniel as our head coach, I respectfully disagree. The whole “Mr. Nice Guy” routine has run its course. Dolphins fans deserve a coach who can win against top-tier teams, not just dominate against mediocre ones.
People love to point out how well the offense has played in recent games, but I’d rather look at our offense against winning teams over the last two years. It’s been a mess. If it weren’t for the Dallas Cowboys, our NFC doppelganger when it comes to underachieving, we’d have barely any wins against solid opponents.
The Dolphins fought hard yesterday, giving it everything they had, but even that wasn’t enough to overcome the Bills. And if we can’t beat Buffalo when we’re playing at our absolute best, what hope do we have of ever competing for a Super Bowl? This is the kind of loss that should push the front office to make meaningful changes. It’s no longer enough to be good but not great; fans deserve a team that can actually contend with the best.
So, where do we go from here? For starters, we need a new direction, a fresh strategy, and leadership that isn’t satisfied with just scraping by. I know it hurts right now, and the season feels over before it even really got going, but sometimes you need a hard reset to get back on track. And maybe, just maybe, this gut-wrenching loss to the Bills is the wake-up call we’ve been waiting for.