Miami Dolphins now 0-4, outscored 81-0 in second half

There’s only so long the dam can hold. Right, Miami?

We’ve now seen that two straight weeks with the Miami Dolphins, as they were competitive in Sunday’s first half against the depleted Los Angeles Chargers — just as they were frisky in last Sunday’s first half in Dallas against the Cowboys — only to collapse again in the second.

The Miami Dolphins…have… a lead?? The Chargers should be ashamed of themselves pic.twitter.com/cKTaWiRTsx

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 29, 2019

This time, a 17-10 halftime deficit became a 30-10 loss, dropping Miami’s record to 0-4.

Here’s a recap, from myself and Craig Davis of @DolphinMaven…

After the Dolphins’ 30-10 loss to the Chargers, @EthanJSkolnick and @CraigDavisRuns weigh in. @5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/mkph3w74Zc

— Miami Dolphins on Sports Illustrated (@DolphinMaven) September 29, 2019

A couple of statistics stand out…

Miami has now been outscored 81-0 in the second half of its first four games.

Yes, 81-0.

And opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating over 130, after Philip Rivers topped that number Sunday.

The players didn’t have much to say in the locker room, but here was some of the best of it…

DeVante Parker, who had the only touchdown, just the Dolphins’ second of the season as they enter the bye…

DeVante Parker after the 30-10 loss pic.twitter.com/kk8I8DB0J4

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) September 29, 2019

Relative newcomer Taco Charlton, who had a sack…

Taco Charlton after the Dolphins’ 30-10 loss pic.twitter.com/JZO8SIUqcC

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) September 29, 2019

And Kenyan Drake, who had only nine carries, and doesn’t seem long for this place…

Apologize for the low sound on this but Kenyan Drake spoke of the “necessary adjustments” a couple of times before this clip. pic.twitter.com/PS8QPXrcu1

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) September 29, 2019

Next up?

A week off.

Then similarly 0-4 Washington.

And this is an absolute must-loss. Yes, the Redskins just took Dwayne Haskins, but if they pick first, they can flip the pick to a team that wants to jump the Dolphins. Or could hold out for a huge package from Chris Grier and Miami.

After all, we know what this is about…

And oficially the Miami Dolphins hold the 1st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/Onih0fNOut

— Alejandro 🇨🇴 (@MiamiAlejandro) September 29, 2019

After Tua Tagovailoa threw seven (seven!) touchdowns for Alabama against Ole Miss on Saturday, with Grier on hand to watch, it’s apparent that every effort will be made to secure the future star. Even if quarterback, with Josh Rosen playing reasonably well, doesn’t appear to be the Dolphins’ biggest weakness.

The 2017 Cleveland Browns went 0-16 but lost by 20+ points only once.

The 2019 Miami Dolphins are 0-4 and have lost by 20+ in each game (two by 40+).

There is tanking… and there is waving a white flag as you run away screaming in terror.

— michael bode (@mgbode_WFNY) September 29, 2019