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1977 Miami Dolphins season

12th season in franchise history

12th season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamMiami Dolphins
year1977
record10–4
division_place2nd AFC East
coachDon Shula
stadiumOrange Bowl
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers5
QB Bob Griese
HB/PR Delvin Williams
C Jim Langer
G Bob Kuechenberg
K Garo Yepremian
shortnavlinkDolphins seasons

QB Bob Griese HB/PR Delvin Williams C Jim Langer G Bob Kuechenberg K Garo Yepremian

The 1977 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 12th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 6–8, winning ten games.

Season summary

After suffering their first losing season under Coach Don Shula, the Dolphins bounced back to finish 10–4. Bob Griese had a stellar year, despite being forced to wear thick eyeglasses due to a problem with his contacts. Griese, whose season was highlighted by a six touchdown game in St. Louis against the Cardinals, was named Player of the year by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. Despite the improvement, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1977 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

  • Offensive Backs – Carl Taseff

  • Offensive Line/Running Game – John Sandusky

  • Assistant Head Coach/Defense – Bill Arnsparger

  • Defensive Line/Run Defense – Mike Scarry

  • Defensive Backs – Tom Keane

  • Special Teams – Carl Taseff

  • Punting – Tom Keane

  • None - N/A

Roster

Schedule

Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese would throw for six touchdown passes in a Thanksgiving Day match versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dolphins would set a franchise record for most points scored in one game with 55. Of note, the Dolphins would score eight touchdowns and accumulate 34 first downs.

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September 18at **[Buffalo Bills](1977-buffalo-bills-season)****W** 13–01–0Rich Stadium76,097
September 25at [San Francisco 49ers](1977-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 19–152–0Candlestick Park40,503
October 2**[Houston Oilers](1977-houston-oilers-season)****W** 27–73–0Miami Orange Bowl49,619
October 9at **[Baltimore Colts](1977-baltimore-colts-season)****L** 28–453–1Memorial Stadium57,829
October 16**[New York Jets](1977-new-york-jets-season)****W** 21–174–1Miami Orange Bowl43,446
October 23[Seattle Seahawks](1977-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 31–135–1Miami Orange Bowl29,855
October 30[San Diego Chargers](1977-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 13–145–2Miami Orange Bowl40,670
November 6at **[New York Jets](1977-new-york-jets-season)****W** 14–106–2Shea Stadium51,582
November 13**[New England Patriots](1977-new-england-patriots-season)****W** 17–57–2Miami Orange Bowl67,502
November 20at [Cincinnati Bengals](1977-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 17–237–3Riverfront Stadium46,733
November 24at [St. Louis Cardinals](1977-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 55–148–3Busch Memorial Stadium50,269
**[Baltimore Colts](1977-baltimore-colts-season)****W** 17–69–3Miami Orange Bowl68,977
December 11at [New England Patriots](1977-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 10–149–4Schaefer Stadium61,064
**[Buffalo Bills](1977-buffalo-bills-season)****W** 31–1410–4Miami Orange Bowl39,626

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Results

Week 11

  • Bob Griese 15/23, 207 Yds, 6 TD, INT

Standings

Awards and honors

  • Bob Griese, Bert Bell Award

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1977.htm 1977 Miami Dolphins]
  2. "1977 Miami Dolphins draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.44
  4. 100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.176
  5. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197711240crd.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
  6. "Maxwell Football Club - Bert Bell Award Past Recipients".
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