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1989 Miami Dolphins season
24th season in franchise history
24th season in franchise history
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Miami Dolphins |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 8–8 |
| division_place | 3rd AFC East |
| coach | Don Shula |
| stadium | Joe Robbie Stadium |
| playoffs | *Failed to qualify* |
| pro bowlers | {{ Collapsible list |
| title | 3 |
| 1 | ILB John Offerdahl |
| 2 | TE Ferrell Edmunds |
| 3 | P Reggie Roby |
| shortnavlink | Dolphins seasons |
The 1989 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 24th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's 6–10 W-L record, winning eight games. Despite this improvement they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, tying the longest such record in franchise history when the Dolphins failed to make the playoffs from 1966 to 1969. This was also the longest such record for coach Don Shula in his NFL career. 1989 was summed up for Miami in its season premiere and season finale, both losses at home: Buffalo stunned the Dolphins when they scored a TD as time ran out to win in week 1, and Kansas City won in week 16 in a contest where the gametime temperature was 32 degrees, a record for the coldest home game the Dolphins had ever played up to that time.
Shortly after the season ended, Miami Dolphins founder Joe Robbie died on January 7, 1990, at the age of 73.
This was the first of 15 consecutive non-losing seasons for the Dolphins.
Offseason
Draft
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President – Joe Robbie
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Executive vice-president/general manager – Mike Robbie
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Vice-president – Don Shula
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Vice-president of administration and Finance – Eddie Jones
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Director of pro personnel – Charley Winner
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Director of college scouting – Tom Heckert, Sr.
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Head coach – Don Shula
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Assistant head coach – John Sandusky
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Quarterbacks/pass offense – Gary Stevens
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Offensive backs – Carl Taseff
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Receivers – Larry Seiple
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Offensive line – John Sandusky
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Assistant offensive line – Mike Westhoff
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Coaches' assistant – Tony Nathan
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Defense – Tom Olivadotti
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Defensive line – Dan Sekanovich
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Linebackers – George Hill
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Defensive backs – Mel Phillips
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Special teams – Mike Westhoff
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Strength and conditioning – Junior Wade
Roster
47 active, 10 inactive, 3 practice squad
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 10 | **[Buffalo Bills](1989-buffalo-bills-season)** | **L** 24–27 | 0–1 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 54,541 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | at **[New England Patriots](1989-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 24–10 | 1–1 | Sullivan Stadium | 57,043 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | **[New York Jets](1989-new-york-jets-season)** | **L** 33–40 | 1–2 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 65,908 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | at [Houston Oilers](1989-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 7–39 | 1–3 | Astrodome | 53,326 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | [Cleveland Browns](1989-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 13–10 (OT) | 2–3 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 58,444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | at [Cincinnati Bengals](1989-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **W** 20–13 | 3–3 | Riverfront Stadium | 58,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | [Green Bay Packers](1989-green-bay-packers-season) | **W** 23–20 | 4–3 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 56,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | at **[Buffalo Bills](1989-buffalo-bills-season)** | **L** 17–31 | 4–4 | Rich Stadium | 80,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | **[Indianapolis Colts](1989-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **W** 19–13 | 5–4 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 52,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | at **[New York Jets](1989-new-york-jets-season)** | **W** 31–23 | 6–4 | Giants Stadium | 65,923 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 19 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1989-dallas-cowboys-season) | **W** 17–14 | 7–4 | Texas Stadium | 56,044 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers) | **L** 14–34 | 7–5 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 59,936 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1989-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **L** 21–26 | 7–6 | Arrowhead Stadium | 54,610 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | **[New England Patriots](1989-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 31–10 | 8–6 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 55,918 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | at **[Indianapolis Colts](1989-indianapolis-colts-season)** | **L** 13–42 | 8–7 | Hoosier Dome | 55,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 24 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1989-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **L** 24–27 | 8–8 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 43,612 |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Standings
Season summary
Week 1
First quarter
- BUF – Scott Norwood 34 yard field goal, 2:34. ''Bills 3–0. '''Drive:''''' Second quarter
- MIA – Troy Stradford 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 8:48. ''Dolphins 7–3. '''Drive:'''''
- MIA – Pete Stoyanovich 29-yard field goal, 0:03. ''Dolphins 10–3. '''Drive:''''' Third quarter
- BUF – Larry Kinnebrew 2-yard run (Scott Norwood kick), 11:58. ''Tie 10–10. '''Drive:'''''
- MIA – Marc Logan 2-yard blocked punt return (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 7:03. ''Dolphins 17–10. '''Drive:'''''
- BUF – Scott Norwood 37-yard field goal, 2:11. ''Dolphins 17–13. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
- MIA – Andre Brown 8-yard pass from Dan Marino (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 4:17. ''Dolphins 24–13. '''Drive:'''''
- BUF – Flip Johnson 26-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick), 2:50. ''Dolphins 24–20. '''Drive:'''''
- BUF – Jim Kelly 2-yard run (Scott Norwood kick), 0:00. ''Bills 27–24. '''Drive: 51 yards.''''' 51 ;Top passers
- BUF – Jim Kelly – 25/40, 265 yards, TD
- MIA – Dan Marino – 25/38, 255 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
- BUF – Thurman Thomas – 13 rushes, 94 yards
- MIA – Troy Stradford – 12 rushes, 43 yards, TD ;Top receivers
- BUF – Thurman Thomas – 8 receptions, 65 yards
- MIA – Ferrell Edmunds – 5 receptions, 58 yards
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/1989.htm 1989 Miami Dolphins]
- [https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/08/obituaries/joe-robbie-owner-of-dolphins-of-pro-football-is-dead-at-73.html Joe Robbie, Owner of Dolphins Of Pro Football, Is Dead at 73]
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