NFL Open Thread: And when you lose control, you reap the harvest you have sown

In these trying times, whomst among us cannot identify with the existential ennui of freshman dorm weed dealer Mike McDaniel?

Could someone please swing past Dolphins headquarters, knock on the door and make sure everyone is OK?

Mike McDaniel, the man tasked with inspiring the Dolphins to greatness by building a championship-caliber work environment, began his Monday press availability with the following exchange:

[Highlight] Mike McDaniel on why it's not just a good morning but a great one: "Because we're another day closer to death." #nfl Source: expellyamos

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Forget running through walls for Coach. It’s time to draw the curtains, crawl back into the bed and wait for the sweet, sweet release of death’s gentle kiss.

Hanging on in quiet desperation is The Dolphins Way.

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No one who is serious about winning a Super Bowl wants to play or work for the Dolphins. Ramsey, who is not always 100% with-the-program but isn’t a total goofball either, got his wish. So did Vic Fangio. DeShon Elliott called the Dolphins “soft as fuck” and could not wait to escape.

Safety Jordan Poyer, who spent one season with the Dolphins, gave Matt Lombardo a long interview last week where he said he would not play for any other team but the Bills, refuses to start over with a new team and took note of how hard it was for Bills opponents “up there in the wintertime.” Not to read too far between the lines, but it sure sounds like Poyer and Elliott share some common opinions about the Dolphins.

Given the teams I root for, I can identify. See you on the dark side of the moon!