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1975 Miami Dolphins season

10th season in franchise history

10th season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamMiami Dolphins
year1975
record10–4
division_place2nd AFC East
coachDon Shula
ownerJoe Robbie
stadiumOrange Bowl
playoffsDid not qualify
pro bowlers3
C Jim Langer
FS Jake Scott
G Bob Kuechenberg
shortnavlinkDolphins seasons

C Jim Langer
FS Jake Scott G Bob Kuechenberg

The 1975 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's tenth season in existence, and its sixth in the National Football League (NFL) since the AFL-NFL merger.

Season summary

Although Miami tied for the AFC Eastern division title at 10–4 with the Baltimore Colts, the Colts won the divisional tiebreaker in 1975 with a sweep of both inter-division matchups, beating Miami 33–17 in week 10 and 10–7 in week 13. The sole wild card in the conference was Cincinnati at 11–3, so the Dolphins missed the playoffs for the first time since the merger.

The 1975 Dolphins were without running backs Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick and wide receiver Paul Warfield, who each signed three-year contracts with the Memphis Southmen in March 1974 to play in the World Football League, beginning in 1975. The second-year league folded in the season's twelfth week, and the trio returned to the NFL in 1976 with other teams.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1975 NFL draft

Personnel

Coaches / Staff

  • President – Joe Robbie

  • Vice President – Don Shula

  • Director of Player Personnel – Bobby Beathard

  • Head coach – Don Shula

  • Offense/Receivers/Passing Game – Howard Schnellenberger

  • Offense/Offensive Line/Run Offense – Monte Clark

  • Offensive Backs – Carl Taseff

  • Defensive Line/Run Defense – Mike Scarry

  • Linebackers/Pass Defense – Don Doll

  • Defensive Backs – Tom Keane

  • Kickers – Carl Taseff

Roster

  • John Andrews DT/DE

Regular season

Schedule

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Oakland RaidersL 21–310–1Miami Orange BowlRecap
September 28at New England PatriotsW 22–141–1Schaefer StadiumRecap
October 5at Green Bay PackersW 31–72–1Lambeau FieldRecap
October 12Philadelphia EaglesW 24–163–1Miami Orange BowlRecap
October 19at New York JetsW 43–04–1Shea StadiumRecap
October 26at Buffalo BillsW 35–305–1Rich StadiumRecap
November 2at Chicago BearsW 46–136–1Soldier FieldRecap
November 9New York JetsW 27–77–1Miami Orange BowlRecap
November 16at Houston OilersL 19–207–2AstrodomeRecap
November 23Baltimore ColtsL 17–337–3Miami Orange BowlRecap
New England PatriotsW 20–78–3Miami Orange BowlRecap
December 7Buffalo BillsW 31–219–3Miami Orange BowlRecap
December 14at Baltimore ColtsL 7–10 (OT)9–4Memorial StadiumRecap
Denver BroncosW 14–1310–4Miami Orange BowlRecap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

References

References

  1. Jones, Robert F.. (July 28, 1975). "They're grinning and bearing".
  2. "1975 Miami Dolphins draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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