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1975 Miami Dolphins season
10th season in franchise history
10th season in franchise history
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Miami Dolphins |
| year | 1975 |
| record | 10–4 |
| division_place | 2nd AFC East |
| coach | Don Shula |
| owner | Joe Robbie |
| stadium | Orange Bowl |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | 3 |
| C Jim Langer | |
| FS Jake Scott | |
| G Bob Kuechenberg | |
| shortnavlink | Dolphins 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
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President – Joe Robbie
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Vice President – Don Shula
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Director of Player Personnel – Bobby Beathard
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Head coach – Don Shula
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Offense/Receivers/Passing Game – Howard Schnellenberger
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Offense/Offensive Line/Run Offense – Monte Clark
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Offensive Backs – Carl Taseff
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Defensive Line/Run Defense – Mike Scarry
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Linebackers/Pass Defense – Don Doll
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Defensive Backs – Tom Keane
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Kickers – Carl Taseff
Roster
- John Andrews DT/DE
Regular season
Schedule
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| [Oakland Raiders](1975-oakland-raiders-season) | **L** 21–31 | 0–1 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197509220mia.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | at **[New England Patriots](1975-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 22–14 | 1–1 | Schaefer Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197509280nwe.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at [Green Bay Packers](1975-green-bay-packers-season) | **W** 31–7 | 2–1 | Lambeau Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197510050gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1975-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 24–16 | 3–1 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197510120mia.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | at **[New York Jets](1975-new-york-jets-season)** | **W** 43–0 | 4–1 | Shea Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197510190nyj.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at **[Buffalo Bills](1975-buffalo-bills-season)** | **W** 35–30 | 5–1 | Rich Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197510260buf.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | at [Chicago Bears](1975-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 46–13 | 6–1 | Soldier Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197511020chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | **[New York Jets](1975-new-york-jets-season)** | **W** 27–7 | 7–1 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197511090mia.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at [Houston Oilers](1975-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 19–20 | 7–2 | Astrodome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197511160oti.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | **[Baltimore Colts](1975-baltimore-colts-season)** | **L** 17–33 | 7–3 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197511230mia.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[New England Patriots](1975-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 20–7 | 8–3 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197512010mia.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | **[Buffalo Bills](1975-buffalo-bills-season)** | **W** 31–21 | 9–3 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197512070mia.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | at **[Baltimore Colts](1975-baltimore-colts-season)** | **L** 7–10 (OT) | 9–4 | Memorial Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197512140clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Denver Broncos](1975-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 14–13 | 10–4 | Miami Orange Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197512200mia.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- Jones, Robert F.. (July 28, 1975). "They're grinning and bearing".
- "1975 Miami Dolphins draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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