2011 Miami Dolphins season

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2011 Miami Dolphins season
General manager Jeff Ireland
Head coach Tony Sparano (fired on December 12; 4–9 record)
Todd Bowles (interim; 2–1 record)
Home field Sun Life Stadium
Results
Record6–10
Division place3rd AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers OT Jake Long
WR Brandon Marshall
NT Paul Soliai

The 2011 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 46th overall and the fourth and final under head coach Tony Sparano. [1] The Dolphins made their first round selection with the 15th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft on Florida offensive lineman Mike Pouncey. The team got off to an 0–7 start but won six of their final nine games, however, this result failed to improve on their record from 2010 and Sparano was fired on December 12.

Contents

Offseason

2011 NFL draft

DraftKing.com, NFLMocks.com, and The Palm Beach Post predicted that the Dolphins would use their first round pick to choose Gabe Carimi, a left tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers who won the 2010 Outland Trophy as the nation's top collegiate interior lineman, and was a Consensus All-American. [2] [3] Charles Davis of NFL.com predicted they would draft Mark Ingram II from the University of Alabama. [4]

2011 Miami Dolphins draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
115 Mike Pouncey  *  C Florida
262 Daniel Thomas   RB Kansas State Pick from DEN [dr 1] [dr 2]
4111 Edmond Gates   WR Abilene Christian
6174 Charles Clay   FB/TE Tulsa Pick from GB [dr 3]
7231 Frank Kearse   DT Alabama A&M Pick from JAC [dr 4]
7235 Jimmy Wilson   CB Montana Compensatory [dr 5]
      Made roster    †    Pro Football Hall of Fame     *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career
  1. ↑ The Dolphins traded its second-round selection (#46 overall) and a 2010 second-round selection to the Denver Broncos in exchange for WR Brandon Marshall.
  2. ↑ The Dolphins traded its third-round selection (#79 overall), fifth-round selection (#146 overall) and a seventh-round selection (#217 overall) to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a second-round selection (#62 overall).
  3. ↑ The Dolphins traded its sixth-round selection (#179 overall) and seventh-round selection (#218 overall) to the Green Bay Packers for their sixth-round selection (#174 overall) and seventh-round selection (#231 overall).
  4. ↑ The Dolphins acquired this seventh-round selection (#218 overall) in a May 2010 trade that sent G Justin Smiley to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  5. ↑ Compensatory selection

Personnel changes

Brian Daboll joins the team as offensive coordinator. Karl Dorrell moves to quarter backs coach from wide receivers coach. Jeff Nixon added as the running backs coach. Steve Bush moves to wide receivers coach from offensive quality control. Ike Hilliard added as an assistant wide receivers coach. Dan Campbell moves to tight ends coach from intern. Bryan Cox is added as a defensive pass rush coach.

Roster changes

Re-signings

Signings

Departures

Trades

Team Captains

The team voted the following as their 2011 team captains.

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

Head coach Tony Sparano decided that the special teams captain would be selected on week to week basis. [34]

Staff

Miami Dolphins 2011 staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

2011 Miami Dolphins final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 active, 6 inactive, 8 practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

The Dolphins' defensive backs huddle during the preseason opener in Atlanta. Dolphins DBs 2011.jpg
The Dolphins' defensive backs huddle during the preseason opener in Atlanta.
WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1August 12at Atlanta Falcons W 28–231–0 Georgia Dome Recap
2August 19 Carolina Panthers W 20–102–0 Sun Life Stadium Recap
3August 27at Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 13–172–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
4September 1 Dallas Cowboys W 17–33–1Sun Life Stadium Recap

Regular season

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1September 12 New England Patriots L 24–380–1 Sun Life Stadium Recap
2September 18 Houston Texans L 13–230–2Sun Life Stadium Recap
3September 25at Cleveland Browns L 16–170–3 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap
4October 2at San Diego Chargers L 16–260–4 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
5 Bye
6October 17at New York Jets L 6–240–5 MetLife Stadium Recap
7October 23 Denver Broncos L 15–18 (OT)0–6Sun Life Stadium Recap
8October 30at New York Giants L 17–200–7MetLife Stadium Recap
9November 6at Kansas City Chiefs W 31–31–7 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
10November 13 Washington Redskins W 20–92–7Sun Life Stadium Recap
11November 20 Buffalo Bills W 35–83–7Sun Life Stadium Recap
12 November 24 at Dallas Cowboys L 19–203–8 Cowboys Stadium Recap
13December 4 Oakland Raiders W 34–144–8Sun Life Stadium Recap
14December 11 Philadelphia Eagles L 10–264–9Sun Life Stadium Recap
15December 18at Buffalo Bills W 30–235–9 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap
16December 24at New England PatriotsL 24–275–10 Gillette Stadium Recap
17January 1New York JetsW 19–176–10Sun Life Stadium Recap

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. New England Patriots

Week One: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Patriots77141038
Dolphins7010724

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

The Dolphins began their 2011 campaign at home, for a Week 1 AFC East duel with the New England Patriots in the first game of Monday Night Football's doubleheader. Miami delivered the game's opening splash with a 9-yard touchdown run from quarterback Chad Henne. The Patriots answered with running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis getting a 4-yard touchdown run. New England took the lead in the second quarter as quarterback Tom Brady completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski.

The Dolphins struck back in the third quarter as Henne found wide receiver Brian Hartline on a 10-yard touchdown pass, but New England came right back with Brady completing a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Wes Welker. Miami replied with a 20-yard field goal from kicker Dan Carpenter, but the Patriots came right back with Brady completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aaron Hernandez. New England added onto their in the fourth quarter as kicker Stephen Gostkowski got a 20-yard field goal, followed by Brady completing a 99-yard touchdown pass to Welker. The Dolphins would close out the game with Henne finding running back Reggie Bush on a 2-yard touchdown pass.

With the loss, Miami began their season at 0–1.

Week 2: vs. Houston Texans

Week Two: Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Texans6100723
Dolphins307313

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: September 18
  • Game time: 4:15 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 87 °F or 30.6 °C, sunny
  • Game attendance: 51,032
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins dropped to 0–2.

Week 3: at Cleveland Browns

Week Three: Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins733316
Browns073717

at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 70 °F or 21.1 °C, sunny
  • Game attendance: 66,651
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Don Criqui and Randy Cross
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–3.

Week 4: at San Diego Chargers

Week Four: Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins733316
Chargers7610326

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: October 2
  • Game time: 4:15 p.m. EDT/1:15 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 84 °F or 28.9 °C, sunny
  • Game attendance: 63,002
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins went into their bye week 0–4.

Week 6: at New York Jets

Week Six: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins33006
Jets773724

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–5.

Week 7: vs. Denver Broncos

Week Seven: Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234OTTotal
Broncos00015318
Dolphins0609015

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–6.

Week 8: at New York Giants

Week Eight: Miami Dolphins at New York Giants – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins773017
Giants3701020

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 45 °F or 7.2 °C, sunny
  • Game attendance: 79,302
  • Referee: Ron Winter
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins fell to 0–7.

Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week Nine: Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins7714331
Chiefs30003

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 62 °F or 16.7 °C, cloudy
  • Game attendance: 72,263
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
Game information

With the win, the Dolphins improved to 1–7 and made the Colts the only winless team.

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

Week Ten: Washington Redskins at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Redskins33309
Dolphins733720

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 79 °F or 26.1 °C, mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 57,007
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers & Tim Ryan
Game information

With the win, the Dolphins improved to 2–7.

Week 11: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week Eleven: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Bills33028
Dolphins14147035

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 20
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 80 °F or 26.7 °C, mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 57,531
  • Referee: Walt Coleman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Game information

Coming off their win over the Redskins, the Dolphins stayed at home for a Week 11 AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Miami trailed early in the first quarter as Bills kicker Dave Rayner made a 30-yard field goal, yet the Dolphins immediately answered with quarterback Matt Moore finding tight end Anthony Fasano on a 1-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 5-yard touchdown run from running back Reggie Bush. Miami would add onto their lead in the second quarter with Moore connecting with fullback Charles Clay on a 12-yard touchdown pass, followed by wide receiver Davone Bess on a 4-yard touchdown pass. Buffalo would close out the half with Rayner booting a 56-yard field goal.

The Dolphins continued their dominating day in the third quarter with running back Lex Hilliard recovering a blocked punt in the endzone for a touchdown (the team's first TD off of a blocked punt since 1990). The Bills tried to rally as linebacker Kelvin Sheppard tackled rookie running back Daniel Thomas in the endzone for a safety, but Miami's lead proved to be too much to overcome.

With the win, the Dolphins improved to 3–7.

This game also marked the first time since 1990 that Miami allowed 10 points or fewer in three straight games. They became the third team in NFL history to win 3 straight after starting the season at least 0–7 (1978 Cardinals and 1986 Colts). [35]

Week 12: at Dallas Cowboys

Thanksgiving Day game

Week Twelve: Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins3310319
Cowboys01001020

at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Game information

Coming off their win over the Bills, the Dolphins flew to Cowboys Stadium for a Week 12 interconference duel with the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Miami delivered the game's opening punch in the first quarter with a 26-yard field goal from kicker Shayne Graham, but the Cowboys answered in the second quarter with kicker Dan Bailey getting a 32-yard field goal, followed by quarterback Tony Romo completing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson. The Dolphins would close out the half with a 28-yard field goal from Graham.

Miami would regain the lead in the third quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Graham, followed by quarterback Matt Moore finding wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a 35-yard field goal. Dallas struck back in the fourth quarter with Romo completing an 18-yard touchdown pass to Robinson. The Dolphins would reply with a 23-yard field goal from Graham, but the Cowboys got the last laugh with Bailey nailing the game-winning 28-yard field goal.

With the loss, Miami fell to 3–8.

Week 13: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week Thirteen: Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Raiders0001414
Dolphins6721034

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 4
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 80 °F or 26.7 °C, sunny
  • Game attendance: 57,225
  • Referee: Mike Carey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel & Dan Dierdorf
Game information

With the win, the Dolphins improved to 4–8.

Week 14: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week Fourteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Eagles0240226
Dolphins703010

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 11
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 75 °F or 23.9 °C, cloudy
  • Game attendance: 67,823
  • Referee: Ron Winter
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio
Game information

With the loss, the Dolphins dropped to 4–9, and were officially eliminated from postseason contention. One day later (December 12), head coach Tony Sparano was fired and replaced by assistant coach Todd Bowles on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.

Week 15: at Buffalo Bills

Week Fifteen: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins01371030
Bills7001623

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: December 18
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 31 °F or −0.6 °C, cloudy/snow
  • Game attendance: 60,988
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots
Game information

Week 16: at New England Patriots

Week Sixteen: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Game summary
Period1234Total
Dolphins3140724
Patriots00171027

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: December 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 30 °F or −1.1 °C, sunny and cold
  • Game attendance: 68,756
  • Referee: Alberto Riveron
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information

Week 17: vs. New York Jets

Week Seventeen: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Jets730717
Dolphins3301319

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

The Dolphins closed out their season with a 19–17 win over the Jets that knocked the Jets out of playoff contention. The Dolphins intercepted Mark Sanchez three times and limited him to 235 passing yards. The win was the 400th in Miami Dolphins franchise history and the final game for Jason Taylor, held to one tackle in the game; he recovered what was initially ruled a fumble by the Jets and raced to a touchdown, but the score was nullified when the ball was ruled down by contact.

Standings

AFC East
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(1) New England Patriots 1330.8135–110–2513342W8
New York Jets 880.5003–36–6394382L3
Miami Dolphins 6100.3753–35–7348330W1
Buffalo Bills 6100.3751–54–8372434L1

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