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Chris Perkins: Dolphins fans, hereās why you shouldnāt root for your team to lose in 2026
TL;DR
Dolphins fans are advised not to focus on the team's win-loss record or root for losses in 2026 for a better draft pick. Such attitudes detract from the true essence of the season.
Key points
- Dolphins fans should not focus on win-loss records.
- Fans are discouraged from rooting for losses for draft picks.
- Obsessing over losses detracts from the season's enjoyment.
- Negative attitudes can lead to a poor fan experience.
Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS ā Here are two hardcore rules for Dolphins fans in 2026:
ā Donāt fixate on the season record. If you obsess on wins and losses, you miss the focal point of the season.
ā Donāt root for the Dolphins to lose so they can get a higher draft pick. If you root for the Dolphins to finish, say, 4-13 instead of 7-10, youāre bordering on residency in Loserville.
Got it?
OK, letās break this down.
Iām expecting the Dolphins to have between four and six wins this season.
That win total is fine as long as the team is making progress toward its No. 1 goal this season, which is general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley knowing theyāve acquired the right type of player ā aggressive, hungry, focused, determined, competitive. And good.
Yes, the Dolphins want to win. But this is the first step of a major rebuild so the season record isnāt the main objective.
This new regime must prepare these players to make a run for a playoff spot in 2027, not 2026.
The best policy this year is scrutinizing the way the Dolphins play ā preparation, effort, gameplan, halftime adjustments, weekly adjustments, personnel decisions and individual improvement ā more than the outcome of the game.
And to be clear, Dolphins fans should root for their team to win as many games as possible in 2026.
Winning means you have good coaches and players.
Having the No. 1 pick of 2027 draft means the rebuild is failing.
Dolphins fans should be more encouraged by a 6-12 record in 2026 and the No. 16 pick in the 2027 draft rather than a 3-14 record and the No. 1 pick in the draft.
A 6-12 record probably means that quarterback Malik Willis is trending upward, and most likely so is the defense. And perhaps the offensive line is showing promise, or your first-round picks of the last few years ā defensive end Chop Robinson, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and guard-tackle Kadyn Proctor ā are all showing potential.
Q&A
Why shouldn't Dolphins fans root for their team to lose in 2026?
Rooting for losses can lead to a negative mindset and detracts from enjoying the season's journey.
What are the two main rules for Dolphins fans in 2026?
Dolphins fans should avoid fixating on the season record and should not root for the team to lose for a better draft pick.
How does focusing on wins and losses affect Dolphins fans?
Obsessing over wins and losses can cause fans to miss the more important aspects of the season and the team's development.
What is the potential consequence of rooting for the Dolphins to lose?
Rooting for losses can lead fans to a negative outlook, which is described as bordering on 'residency in Loserville.'