The Miami Dolphins have been around since 1966, and in that time, they’ve given NFL fans plenty of reasons to roll their eyes, groan, or flat-out despise them. Whether it’s their history, their fans, or just the way they operate, the Fins always find a way to annoy the football world.
So, let’s dive into 10 reasons why NFL fans can’t stand the Miami Dolphins—ranked from mildly annoying to “please, just stop.”
10. Their Obsession With the 1972 Undefeated Season
Yes, we get it. The 1972 Dolphins were perfect. The only undefeated team in NFL history. But why does it feel like every single year, we have to hear about it as if it just happened? Mercury Morris and the old-timers popping champagne every time the last undefeated team loses is peak petty. Congrats, but maybe move on?
9. The Awful, Awful Fight Song
“Miami has the Dolphins, the greatest football team…” 🎶 Nope. Wrong. If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to sit in Hard Rock Stadium and hear this song blaring after a touchdown, you know the pain. It’s the kind of tune that belongs in a 1970s sitcom, not an NFL stadium.
8. The Offseason Hype That Never Pays Off
Every year, Dolphins fans convince themselves that this is the year they’re finally a legit Super Bowl contender. And every year, reality reminds them they’re still the Dolphins. Whether it’s a flashy free-agent signing or a hot start to the season, Miami always finds a way to fumble the hype.
7. The Way They Treat Quarterbacks
If there’s one franchise that has no idea how to handle quarterbacks, it’s the Miami Dolphins. From wasting Dan Marino’s career to botching the Drew Brees situation (choosing Daunte Culpepper instead, oof) to constantly second-guessing Tua Tagovailoa, this team just can’t get it right.
6. Their Fanbase Is… Different
Miami’s fanbase is an interesting mix of retirees who only show up for big games, casual fans who just want to party, and diehards who live in complete denial. Some of them still think Dan Marino is their quarterback. Others spend more time on Twitter arguing than watching actual games. It’s exhausting.
5. The Ugly Color Rush Uniforms
Teal and orange can work… but those all-orange Color Rush uniforms? Yikes. They looked like a walking traffic cone disaster. Some teams pull off bold looks. The Dolphins? They looked like they lost a bet.
4. Their Weird Rivalries That Don’t Make Sense
Ask a Dolphins fan who their biggest rival is, and you’ll get different answers depending on their mood. Some say the Patriots (despite getting owned by them for two decades). Others say the Jets (despite both teams being irrelevant for most of that time). The truth? Miami doesn’t have a true rival—just teams that tolerate them.
3. The Constant Coaching Drama
The Dolphins change head coaches like most people change their fantasy football lineups. From the Adam Gase disaster to the Brian Flores lawsuit to whatever is going on with Mike McDaniel’s vibe, Miami’s coaching carousel never stops spinning. Stability? Never heard of it.
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2. The Tanking Scandal
The Dolphins didn’t just lose games—they allegedly paid their coach to lose on purpose. Former head coach Brian Flores accused the team of offering him money to tank for a better draft pick. If true, that’s some next-level clown behavior. The NFL pretended it didn’t happen, but fans haven’t forgotten.
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1. They Haven’t Been Relevant in 30 Years, But Act Like They Are
At the end of the day, the biggest reason people can’t stand the Dolphins is that they act like a powerhouse franchise when they haven’t done anything meaningful since the ‘80s. One AFC East title in the last 20 years, zero Super Bowls since the Nixon administration, yet their fans still talk trash like they’re the Patriots.
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