Dolphins-Chiefs Weather Forecast

Ohhhh boy, that's not promising at all. Maybe this Dolphin team is a different team but we historically have never played well in those type of conditions.

Only a 10% chance of precipitation (snow). If it's just cold, I'm not overly concerned about it.

Its just cold. No precipitation, they shouldn't have any issues.

I still remember Ricky running wild in Buffalo a few years back. Hopefully they feed him and his quick, small steps which helps in colder weather.

It's -38 hear so I know about cold weather:wink2:

Yea, it sounds like a good game for running the ball. Chiefs defense seems to be pretty poor against the running game, too.

You just have to go play football. As long as the elements such as rain or snow aren't present, I don't think the weather should play a factor in the outcome. Regardless of if the players live there or not, 18 degrees is cold for anyone.

run run run run.....

should help our defense imho

The Chiefs are the 30th ranked run defense Miami should have success running the ball Sunday.

"Brown42000 wrote:

Its just cold. No precipitation, they shouldn't have any issues.

No offence but if that were true Miami and Tampa would not have such a poor record playing in cold weather games.

Things just seem to be lining up great for the Dolphins. Go into KC in the cold and take care of business by running the rock. Go to the Meadowlands where the weather may be even colder in a possible night game for the division.

The KC game should be a great way to ease into the cold weather games of the near future. I also believe that Henning will have his two horses fresh and ready to steam roll defenses when the weather dictates the type of run, run, run offense that is needed to ensure victories.

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I hope the Chiefs don't find similar success on the ground however. Nothing like a QB that can scramble coupled with a defense on slippery footing to equal disaster.

So maybe ronnie will get more than 11 carries? Just a guess

Practice in the bubble all week and bring in a few freezer units to get them prepared.
Regardless of the precipitation when it hets that cold the ball becomes very very slick.

I would give Ricky and Ronnie at least 15 carries each. If we get to some 3rd and long plays I think Chad has the ability to hit Fassano and Martin over the middle, maybe some short slant plays to Ginn and Bess? We seem to be using the Wildcat less and less and I would probably not use it much in the cold weather as we do not need to fumble it.

On defense I would be blitzing with Porter all day long. Have the rest of the guys in the box around the line of scrimmage. Contain Bowe and LJ and just punch the Chiefs in the mouth.

not sure I want to sit in 14degrees all day. I may stay home.

I'd be willing to bet, KC isn't looking forward to playing in 18 degrees any more than the Phins.

"Agua wrote:

I'd be willing to bet, KC isn't looking forward to playing in 18 degrees any more than the Phins.

You see I don't buy that. It's like saying we don't look forward to playing in 98 degree heat with high humidity in September when the truth is we do because our players practice and live in it and as a result are more adaptable to it while visiting teams are not - hence the advantage to us.

The same goes for cold weather teams, they practice and live in it so it won't be a bother for them as much as it will be for us.

Ever notice when we play in Buffalo and NE when the weather is cold that we will hold up well up till about the 3rd quarter when the cold finally gets to us? It's the same way with teams and the heat in Miami in September, they might play well for a while but eventually the heat will get to them and a reason why we have always had a good record in September playing at home.

You know, this is probably the first Dolphins squad ever where cold weather wouldn't concern me having a real negative impact on them.

I think this is a team that has had mental toughness and focus rammed into their heads from the start of training camp and during every week of preparation this season. Tough smash mouth football is what wins in cold weather. Now we don't have the most talented roster to pull that off yet but they have shown they DO have that mentality and the talent is good enough to pull it off against the lowly Chefs.

sure wish it would warm up, i'm going to that game with my wife. they have 70% chance of snow thursday.

This group MAY actually be a very good cold weather group. We are physical on both sides of the ball up front and thats a great first step to being a good cold weather team. We also have some ball carriers that can pound it and run inside and out. We are a team that doesnt turn over the ball. We might be ok with this group in any conditions...

"Coral Reefer wrote:

You know, this is probably the first Dolphins squad ever where cold weather wouldn't concern me having a real negative impact on them.

I think this is a team that has had mental toughness and focus rammed into their heads from the start of training camp and during every week of preparation this season. Tough smash mouth football is what wins in cold weather. Now we don't have the most talented roster to pull that off yet but they have shown they DO have that mentality and the talent is good enough to pull it off against the lowly Chefs.

Not to mention the fact that our defense was on the field for the majority of the game against the 49ers and did not allow a TD. This defense has the endurance to last regardless of weather or time of possession. We should be fine plus our running backs are still fresh due to the lack of use by our OC. Now will be the time to use our fresh running back corps and punch opposing teams in the mouth.

"dolfan06 wrote:

sure wish it would warm up, i'm going to that game with my wife. they have 70% chance of snow thursday.

I'd bet I'm the only one on this board that would say this but I'd love to see the game as a snow game.

Snow games always add a little excitement to the mix and are always fun to watch.

Not good for you if you're going but hey, if it's going to be freezing anyway you might as well get the added benefit of snow.

As long as there is not a stiff wind...and well...we all know our Phins have the worst equipment folks in the NFL..how many times do we see Dolphins slip on any surface other then grass and 78 degree weather?

That is what worries me...buy some proper shoes for our guys for Pete's sake.

I think the weather has an impact more on style of game rather than on one team having a particular advantage.

For example, we have an advantage in the early season due to the humidity, etc., but it sure didn't matter when we sucked. Same with cold weather teams. If they're good, the advantage is pronounced. If they're not, it really doesn't matter.