Checkdown Charlies Football Podcast

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 6 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. How did Don Shula's failure to win affect his legacy? Could Miami use a coach like Don Shula today? Theo and Eric discuss the controversial exit of the Don of all Dons   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli Joe Namath - A Football Life Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riMTb36G84A  

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 5 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. How did one draft pick transform his whole philosophy as a coach?   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli Joe Namath - A Football Life Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riMTb36G84A  

The Dolphins play ain't nice, so we had to do it twice Theo and Eric take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk 2024 Dolphins. What has gone wrong with the season so far, and where do the Dolphins go from here?   Let us know what you think on Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 4 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. Find out how Shula turned his experience into the greatest season in NFL history. How did he keep his team together with other leagues plundering his talent?   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli Joe Namath - A Football Life Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riMTb36G84A  

"Everybody in the country knows that fellow Robbie was tampering when he took Shula away from us. They waited until I got out of the country to continue their little talks." Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 3 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. Find out how a sweet start with the Colts went so sour. How did Shula betray his former boss? How did the Don bring a winning culture to Miami?   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli Joe Namath - A Football Life Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riMTb36G84A  

Theo and Eric take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk 2024 Dolphins. What has gone wrong with the season so far, and where do the Dolphins go from here?   Let us know what you think on Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

"If that SOB was across the street, and his guts were on fire, I wouldn't walk over and p*ss in his mouth." Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 2 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. We begin by addressing Tua's situation, then dive into the coaching career of the youngest hired head coach in NFL History.   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

“I couldn't let that pass, not after the tackle I made. I looked back and yelled, 'It's not Taseff who made the tackle; it was Shula. S-H-U-L-A.'" Join Checkdown Charlies in Part 1 of our multi-part series on the winningest coach in NFL history. We explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Shula's playing career, and how he ended up in the perfect breeding ground for legendary coaches.   Let us know what you remember most about Coach Shula on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

“He's a winner, he's a great coach and great personnel man, and he's a commanding presence. What's there not to like?“ Checkdown Charlies break down the eventual end of one of the longest and greatest coaching tenures in NFL history. Luckily for the Dolphins, the "perfect replacement" is waiting in the wings   Let us know what you remember most about this season on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches Don Shula Retires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrivU_LZuU&t=3s https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

"Don Shula bristles every time he hears Jimmy Johnson's name, but he shouldn't..." On our 50th episode in the series, Checkdown Charlies chronicle the 1995 season. The pressure mounts on Shula as he and the Dolphins try to capitalize on their chance at another elusive Super Bowl Ring. Will the Dolphins new owner succumb to the public outcry to replace the NFL's greatest coach?   Let us know what you remember most about 1995 on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay (Copyright Free). Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

"CLOCK! CLOCK!" - Dan Marino yelled with 38 seconds to go in the game, trying to lead his team to victory... In Part 2 of the 1994 season, Checkdown Charlies relive the epic Fake Spike/Clock Play that defeated the Jets as the Dolphins battle through another rollercoaster of emotions during the 1994 season.   Let us know what you remember most about this season on X/Twitter! Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: Sports Illustrated: An Arm and a Leg by S.L. Price Sports Illustrated: Showdown by Michael Silver: https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/01/09/showdown-in-a-rare-clash-between-two-nfl-legends-dan-marinos-dolphins-beat-joe-montanas-chiefs Sports Illustrated: Tightly Focused For Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula and His QB Dan Marino, It May be 1995 or Never by Johnette Howard Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated: 05/09/1994 [[LT Richmond Webb]] - by Kelly Whiteside Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 [1994 Miami Dolphins Team Season Highlights "Back Where They Belong"](https://youtu.be/GxNoikLidDc) https://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/05/sports/pro-football-marino-silences-all-doubters.html - NYT Article UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/09/04/Dolphins-39-Patriots-35/6628778651200/ Today in Pro Football History - https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1994-marino-dolphins-rally-but-moon.html Highlights posted by SW561 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfbVn6pV-WY&list=PLMEvmWUXOax-qCtlXyT11R3H6OJH0KKKi https://www.colts.com/news/series-flashback-1995-8702416 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/10/30/dolphins-get-best-of-bills/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-13-sp-2532-story.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/11/21/49ers-hit-gold-again-in-miami/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/12/17/Bills-23-Dolphins-20/3945819176400/ https://greensboro.com/bills-first-half-surge-too-much-for-dolphins/article_77e040d1-ddee-5d8d-bbf9-ff8e3e267fef.html https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-memorable-bills-dolphins-rivalry-games-12201209 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130143321/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article122362759.html https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-complete-playoff-history-with-rematches https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30664361/for-buffalo-bills-1995-team-playoff-surge-evokes-memories-last-franchise-ruled-afc-east All music apart from Intro and Outro downloaded from Pixabay. Intro and Outro composed by Eric Rizoli

On this week's episode, we take you back through Marino's explosive comeback victory in Week 1 against New England. Don Shula becomes the first NFL coach to win against his own son. The Dolphins keep their fans on the edge of their seats with hard-fought, come from behind battles.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

Checkdown Charlies bring you the roller-coaster of emotions that was the 1993 Miami Dolphins season. Can the Dolphins locked-and-loaded offense carry them to success? Find out how one slip-up on Thanksgiving leads the Dolphins to a famous victory!   We also re-live the historic 325th win of Don Shula's career, cementing an everlasting legacy in NFL lore.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Kiss that Past Goodbye" by Jill Lieber 06/09/1993 Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

Checkdown Charlies break down the advent of Free Agency, a player's revolution in the NFL. Free agents line up to head to sunny South Florida as disgruntled employees fight for their fair share. How will Shula, Marino and the Dolphins cope?   Can the Dolphins solve their RB woes, make their way through the AFC and beat the powerhouse Bills? Tune in and find out!   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

Can the Dolphins continue their resurgent 1990 season? Tune in to find out how the Dolphins fared. Listen in to find out more about former 1st rounder Sammie Smith who followed in the apparent tradition of Dolphins RBs, and how he turned his life around.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric talk Euro 2024 and how the best and brightest stars of the two best sports in the world compare to one another. Join Checkdown Charlies for the intersection of Footy and Football. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

On this week's episode, the guys talk about Don Shula's LEAST favourite player of all time: Tim McKyer. Find out why Tim McKyer was so controversial here. The guys also get into why Vic Fangio didn't work out as DC of the Dolphins, and what could have lead the Dolphins brass to make a better decision.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

Dive into the untold story of the Miami Dolphins' 1990 resurgence in our latest episode! Discover how two rookie sensations, Richmond Webb and Keith Sims, revolutionized the offensive line. Hear exclusive insights from NFL legends and uncover the pivotal moves by Monte Clark that fortified the Dolphins' front   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19

On this episode, Theo breaks down why Jack Del Rio brought a murder weapon into the locker room, and who is the most popular QB on social media? Theo and Eric break down their thoughts on the Dolphins 2024 Draft, and how this compares to the historic 1983 Draft. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

Join Checkdown Charlies for Part 2 of the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way. We explore how Robbie built up his empire, and how it quickly crumbled without him. Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida but also shaped the NFL landscape with his visionary leadership and controversial yet effective management style.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19    

Join Checkdown Charlies in the legendary saga of the man who defied odds to establish the Miami Dolphins. From his roots in South Dakota, to the pinnacle of professional football, Joe Robbie pissed a lot of people off on the way. Learn about the founder who not only introduced football to South Florida but also shaped the NFL landscape with his visionary leadership and controversial yet effective management style.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19    

Join Theo and Eric as they explore the troubling saga of Mark Duper, a star struggling with personal demons, ensnared in a web of cocaine abuse and partying with drug dealers that threatened to tarnish the team's reputation. We also talk of the potential departure of star QB, Dan Marino, and the internal frictions that hinted at a deeper issue within the squad. Through interviews and insights, we'll dissect the rumors of Marino's near-trade to the Raiders—a move that could have altered the NFL landscape forever.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sports Illustrated "Scorecard" by Craig Neff - December 12, 1988: https://vault.si.com/vault/1988/12/12/scorecard Sports Illustrated "The Super Bowl that tore a family apart, forever changed stadium deals" by Michael Rosenberg, November 23, 2015: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/23/miami-dolphins-super-bowl-joe-robbie-stadium Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History By Carlo DeVito 2018: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40948210-don-shula?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wJfyFibd5F&rank=1 Shula The Coach of the NFL's Greatest Generation  By Mark Ribowsky August 2019 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41817521-shula?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Armando Salguero https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53715713-100-things-dolphins-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19 Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric conduct a postmortem on the Dolphins of the late 80s. The Dolphins lose a legend. Joe Robbie's Stadium bet pays off, and where did the Dolphins go wrong? QUESTION: What do you think happened to the Dolphins of the late 80s? Leave a comment and follow us below to let us know. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS' NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG. 18, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN Orlando Sentinel AUG. 31, 1985 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/ ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT L.A Times L.A TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 1, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J SUN SENTINEL SEPT. 3, 1985 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/ ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman SEPT. 4, 1985 https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23 LA TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 9, 1985 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26 LA TIMES By Bob Oates SEPT. 30, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON'S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino By Rick Telander SEPT. 30, 1985 ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20 New York Times OCT. 7, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT LA TIMES ARCHIVES OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE' TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES Sun Sentinel OCT. 10th, 1985 FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS' DEFENSE… By Joe Sherman UPI Archives OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/ JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST  By Gerald Eskenazi New York Times OCT. 15th, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html ARTICLE: HIPPLE'S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS Washington Post OCT. 28th, 1985 ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13 Washington Post NOV 4th, 1985  

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric cover the 1986 season. Expectations were as high as ever for the Dolphins, but would their Achilles heel allow them to deliver? Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS' NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG. 18, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN Orlando Sentinel AUG. 31, 1985 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/ ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT L.A Times L.A TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 1, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J SUN SENTINEL SEPT. 3, 1985 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/ ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman SEPT. 4, 1985 https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23 LA TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 9, 1985 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26 LA TIMES By Bob Oates SEPT. 30, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON'S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino By Rick Telander SEPT. 30, 1985 ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20 New York Times OCT. 7, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT LA TIMES ARCHIVES OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE' TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES Sun Sentinel OCT. 10th, 1985 FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS' DEFENSE… By Joe Sherman UPI Archives OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/ JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST  By Gerald Eskenazi New York Times OCT. 15th, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html ARTICLE: HIPPLE'S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS Washington Post OCT. 28th, 1985 ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13 Washington Post NOV 4th, 1985  

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the incredible turnaround of the 1985 season, including an epic Monday Night Clash with the Undefeated 1985 Bears. Can the Dolphins maintain their legacy with legends in attendance? Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS' NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG. 18, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN Orlando Sentinel AUG. 31, 1985 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/ ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT L.A Times L.A TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 1, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J SUN SENTINEL SEPT. 3, 1985 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/ ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman SEPT. 4, 1985 https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23 LA TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 9, 1985 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26 LA TIMES By Bob Oates SEPT. 30, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON'S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino By Rick Telander SEPT. 30, 1985 ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20 New York Times OCT. 7, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT LA TIMES ARCHIVES OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE' TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES Sun Sentinel OCT. 10th, 1985 FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS' DEFENSE… By Joe Sherman UPI Archives OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/ JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST  By Gerald Eskenazi New York Times OCT. 15th, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html ARTICLE: HIPPLE'S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS Washington Post OCT. 28th, 1985 ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13 Washington Post NOV 4th, 1985  

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the Dolphins 2024 playoff exit, 1985, and how Marino and the Fins would fare with a target on their back. Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: ARTICLE: DOLPHINS' NEW PLAY: WAITING FOR MARINO New York Times By Michael Janofsky AUG. 18, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/18/sports/dolphins-new-play-waitning-for-marino.html ARTICLE: MARINO HOLDOUT TAKES A CONFRONTATIONAL TURN Orlando Sentinel AUG. 31, 1985 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1985/08/31/marino-holdout-takes-a-confrontational-turn/ ARTICLE: NO NEW CONTRACT BUT MARINO ENDS HIS HOLDOUT L.A Times L.A TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 1, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-01-sp-25860-story.html ARTICLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF A.J SUN SENTINEL SEPT. 3, 1985 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1985/09/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-aj/ ARTICLE: AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman SEPT. 4, 1985 https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/09/04/afc-east ARTICLE: SHULA PULLS MARINO, OILERS PULL OUT WIN, 26-23 LA TIMES ARCHIVES SEPT. 9, 1985 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS TAKE DENVER BY STORM, 30-26 LA TIMES By Bob Oates SEPT. 30, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-30-sp-17630-story.html ARTICLE: HE KEEPS DANNY OFF HIS FANNY CENTER DWIGHT STEPHENSON'S BLOCKING MAKES LIFE EASY FOR Dan Marino By Rick Telander SEPT. 30, 1985 ARTICLE: RALLY BY DOLPHINS TOPS STEELERS, 24-20 New York Times OCT. 7, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/07/sports/nfl-rally-by-dolphins-tops-steelers-24-20.html DOLPHINS BOLSTER THEIR DEFENSE FOR THE JETS TONIGHT LA TIMES ARCHIVES OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-14-sp-14770-story.html DOLPHINS MAKE ‘HUGE' TRADE ALL-PRO GREEN JOINS MIAMI FOR 2 DRAFT CHOICES Sun Sentinel OCT. 10th, 1985 FREEMAN MCNEIL GAINED 173 YARDS AND THE JETS' DEFENSE… By Joe Sherman UPI Archives OCT. 14th, 1985 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/10/14/Freeman-McNeil-gained-173-yards-and-the-Jets-defense/3411100960408/ JETS STOP MARINO AND RUSH PAST DOLPHINS INTO FIRST  By Gerald Eskenazi New York Times OCT. 15th, 1985 https://www.nytimes.com/1985/10/15/sports/jets-stop-marino-and-rush-past-dolphins-into-first.html ARTICLE: HIPPLE'S 3 TOUCHDOWN PASSES LEAD LIONS OVER DOLPHINS Washington Post OCT. 28th, 1985 ARTICLE: GROGAN-LED DRIVES BOOST PATRIOTS BY MIAMI, 17-13 Washington Post NOV 4th, 1985  

On the final installment of 1984, Theo and Eric discuss how Miami's golden boy led them to the doorstep of greatness. They discuss Marino's impact on the game at large and what we can learn as fans from the Dolphins historic 1984 campaign   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl   DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html   ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/ MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness ARTICLE: BUCKLE UP, HERE COMES CRASH! MIAMI'S JIM (CRASH) JENSEN CAN HEAVE (AS A QB) AND RECEIVE (AS A WR) By Franz Lidz September 24th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/24/buckle-up-here-comes-crash NFL; DOLPHINS DOWN OILERS, 28-10 Oct 15, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/15/sports/nfl-dolphins-down-oilers-28-10.html

This week, Theo and Eric speak about Marino's historic numbers in comparison with the modern NFL, and how a Pittsburgh kid came back to haunt his hometown team.   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl   DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html   ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/ MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness ARTICLE: BUCKLE UP, HERE COMES CRASH! MIAMI'S JIM (CRASH) JENSEN CAN HEAVE (AS A QB) AND RECEIVE (AS A WR) By Franz Lidz September 24th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/24/buckle-up-here-comes-crash NFL; DOLPHINS DOWN OILERS, 28-10 Oct 15, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/15/sports/nfl-dolphins-down-oilers-28-10.html

On this week's episode, Eric and Theo delve deeper into the Dolphins historic 1984 season. How will the Dolphins fare against a changing backdrop of the NFL?   Follow us on socials! X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl   DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html   ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/ MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness ARTICLE: BUCKLE UP, HERE COMES CRASH! MIAMI'S JIM (CRASH) JENSEN CAN HEAVE (AS A QB) AND RECEIVE (AS A WR) By Franz Lidz September 24th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/24/buckle-up-here-comes-crash NFL; DOLPHINS DOWN OILERS, 28-10 Oct 15, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/15/sports/nfl-dolphins-down-oilers-28-10.html

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric continue discussing Marino's dominance in 1984, with a detour on the recent Charissa Thompson controversy. X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl   DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html   ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness   DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/ MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DOLPHINS WIN AND ARE 11-0 Nov 12, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/12/sports/dolphins-win-and-are-11-0.html ARTICLE: A LOOK OF GREATNESS WITH QUARTERBACK DAN MARINO OVERSEEING A BRILLIANT OFFENSE, MIAMI CRUSHED NEW ENGLAND TO STAY UNBEATEN By Paul Zimmerman October 29, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/10/29/a-look-of-greatness ARTICLE: BUCKLE UP, HERE COMES CRASH! MIAMI'S JIM (CRASH) JENSEN CAN HEAVE (AS A QB) AND RECEIVE (AS A WR) By Franz Lidz September 24th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/24/buckle-up-here-comes-crash NFL; DOLPHINS DOWN OILERS, 28-10 Oct 15, 1984 https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/15/sports/nfl-dolphins-down-oilers-28-10.html

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric dive into the controversy surrounding 1984, the USFL, Donald Trump, and Miami's savior: Dan Marino. X: @CheckDCharlies FB/IG/Threads: @checkdowncharlies Sources: DOCUMENTARY: Movers, Shakers and Record Breakers By NFL Films 1984 ARTICLE: DID HE PASS? DID HE EVER. GIVE HIM AN ‘A' THE DOLPHINS' DAN MARINO NEARLY GOT THE MAX IN THE NFL QUARTERBACK RATINGS DURING A 35-17 ROUT OF THE REDSKINS By Paul Zimmerman Sept 10, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/10/did-he-pass-did-he-ever-give-him-an-a ARTICLE: DR.Z's RX To Revive the NFL By Paul Zimmerman November 12, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/11/12/dr-zs-rx-to-revive-the-nfl ARTICLE: SI'S AFC EAST PREVIEW By Paul Zimmerman Sept 5th, 1984 https://vault.si.com/vault/1984/09/05/afc-east DOCUMENTARY: Timeline: 1984 - The Season That Saved Football  

This week's episode is a little break from the ordinary. Theo and Eric dive into Miami's 2023 season from a historic perspective, and talk about where they see the team heading this season. Follow us on X: @CheckDCharlies Follow us on IG, Facebook and Threads: @checkdowncharlies  

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric get into the 1983 season, and the Dolphins' succession plan from Woodley to Dan Marino!   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @checkdowncharlies Follow us on X: @checkdcharlies

On this week's episode, the guys delve deeper into Marino's draft day slide, exploring the reasons why Marino ended up with the Dolphins

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric explore the 1983 draft. Fresh off of a Super Bowl disappointment, the Dolphins have a superstar fall right in their laps.

On this week's episode, the guys explore the career of David Woodley. The QB between Griese and Marino that came just as close to leading the Dolphins to glory.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Dolphins facing off against Joe Gibbs, John Riggins, and the Hogs in Washington. The Dolphins come face-to-face with an old friend

The guys discuss the infamous "Snow Plow" Game and the Dolphins quest for Superbowl glory in a strike-shortened season   Follow us on socials! Twitter: @checkdcharlies IG: @checkdowncharlies

This week's episode focuses on one of the most underrated defensive minds in the history of the game: Bill Arnsparger. Listen to find out more about one of the brightest defensive coordinators in the game, and his "Killer Bees" defense.

This week's episode focuses on the EPIC clash between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers. Relive one of the greatest games in NFL history, and witness the experiences of these real-life gladiators on the field.

This week's episode focuses on the 1981 season and formation of the famous "Woodstrock"

On this week's episode, the guys talk about recent moves in Free Agency, a start of a new decade for the Dolphins, and the place of sports as a marker of culturally significant events

In the final installment of our mini-series on Mercury Morris, the guys discuss Mercury's fall from grace, and eventual redemption.   Outro Song: "Do You Wonder" - by Mercury Morris copyright 2015 Credit to: Breanna Browning: "The Perfect Season" - https://youtu.be/EBB5RGhRCz8

This episode details Mercury Morris' start in the NFL. Listen as Morris goes from fighting for playing time on a star-studded roster, to becoming a valuable member of a legendary squad. How could this lead him to consider his coach his nemesis?

On this week's episode, the guys recap their thoughts on Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs   Theo and Eric also discuss the life of Mercury Morris - another key piece of the Dolphins of the 1970s.

Join Theo and Eric as they discuss the 2022 Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins round out the 1970s by a clean sweep of the Buffalo Bills, and run into an MVP and a Dynasty in the playoffs.

The War on Drugs spills over into the NFL on this week's episode. Join the guys as they detail the arrest of Don Reese and Randy Crowder, and the shock waves sent through Miami as a result.

How does the winningest coach in NFL history react when his team are down and out? The guys delve into the 1976 season, and the trials and tribulations that ensue

On this week's episode, the Dolphins start life without the Big 3 and the guys cover enigmatic international man of mystery Jake Scott.

On this week's live-recorded episode, Theo and Eric delve into the Last Dance scenario for the Dolphins Dynasty of the 1970s and the Sea of Hands Game. Will the Dolphins survive the poaching of their top talent? Tune in to find out!

On this week's episode, Theo and Eric continue extolling the virtues of the most interesting man in the NFL of the 1970s, Larry Csonka.