Is it a short-term concern? Long-term fear? Hmmmmm." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal -unityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsWhat’s Your Biggest Fear/Concern with the Miami Dolphins?New Mike Hull Jersey ,106commentsIs it a short-term concern? Long-term fear? Hmmmmm.EDTShareTweetShareShareWhat’s Your Biggest Fear/Concern with the Miami Dolphins?Photo by Mark Brown/Getty ImagesAs a fan of the Miami Dolphins, it’s important to remember to breathe. Remember that snowy game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2013 when we thought the Pittsburgh Steelers lateraled their way to a victory? Breathe.Breathing is an important function, lungs are good. We have been through a lot. As the Dolphins community processes into the soup line of dead season, let’s take stock of what our triggers are:~ Is it the pass rush? Can the offensive line hold up?~ You don’t like Brian Flores? Or maybe you’re inclined to think Josh Rosen is just a mirage/failed experiment?~ Is it the fact that Hard Rock Stadium was built on a Native American burial ground?Whatever your fear, address it now. Come the blissful leaf-changing colors of Fall, it’s time for a new rollercoaster ride and our energies are best involved in those moments. Be it near or fear, I know the inner jadedness in your Dolphins fandom is calling. We’ve simply seen too much. Please Matt Haack Jersey , share with the world, where do you think the Miami Dolphins are vulnerable? DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — On the same day NFL interception leader Xavien Howard was honored as the AFC defensive player of the week, he sat out practice with a sore knee.So it goes for the Miami Dolphins, with injuries continuing to outnumber achievement.Howard joined his team’s long injury list Wednesday, and his availability is uncertain for this week’s game against New England .Fellow Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain said he was confident Howard will play. Coach Adam Gase sounded less optimistic, describing Howard’s status as week to week.Gase declined to rule out surgery, but said he expects Howard back this season.Howard was hurt when tackled returning an interception during Sunday’s 21-17 win over Buffalo . He missed one play and then rejoined the lineup Stephone Anthony Jersey , but the injury worsened after the game.Howard has seven interceptions, including two in each of the past two games, and had two interceptions the previous time he faced Tom Brady. Howard seemed destined for his first Pro Bowl, and Gase didn’t try to sugarcoat the magnitude of losing the third-year pro.“If you throw the ball at him and you’re inaccurate, he’s not just going to knock it down — he’s going to pick it off,” Gase said. “He’s one of our best players, if not our best player, on that side of the ball. You’re not going to replace him.”The Patriots T.J. McDonald Jersey , already favored by more than a touchdown on the road, would love not having to worry about Howard.“He’s an outstanding player,” coach Bill Belichick said before learning of the injury. “He’s got very good instincts, very good ball skills. The interception he made against us last year and the one against the Colts this year were two of the best plays a corner could make, getting in good position and then finding the ball late and making a good catch. He’s a playmaker.”Led by Howard, the Dolphins (6-6) have used turnovers to stay competitive . They rank second in the NFL with 19 interceptions and third with 25 takeaways.As a result, they’re on the fringe of the playoff race despite a depleted roster. Gase said weeks ago his team couldn’t afford to lose any more players, but the season-long wave of injuries has continued.“We’re losing guys left and right William Hayes Jersey ,” he said.Said rookie defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick: “It’s hard to win games without the people you started with.”Eleven players have suffered season-ending injuries. McCain, for one, said Howard’s injury isn’t nearly that serious.“He’ll be just fine, I promise,” McCain said. “Hopefully we can get him back Thursday or Friday.”