The Miami Dolphins showed some encouraging signs against the San Francisco 49ers — and then the third quarter happened.

On this episode of Out to Pasture with Bo & Joe, Kim Bokamper and Joe Rose break down what went wrong in San Francisco and why the Dolphins’ problems go well beyond quarterback Malik Willis.

Bo and Joe dig into a defense that has yet to record a sack, the lack of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, costly coverage breakdowns, pass-protection issues, special-teams mistakes and the challenges that come with relying on one of the NFL’s youngest rosters. They also discuss why Willis needs more help around him before anyone can truly determine whether he’s the Dolphins’ long-term answer at quarterback.

And with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs coming to Miami for the Dolphins’ home opener, things aren’t getting any easier. What does Bo want to see next? Young players improving, fewer mental mistakes and a team that begins turning effort into execution.

Plus, Bo unveils his new solution for fixing the Dolphins’ special teams: “Balls of Fury.” You’ll have to hear this one for yourself.

Out to Pasture with Bo & Joe features former Miami Dolphins linebacker Kim Bokamper and longtime Dolphins broadcaster Joe Rose talking football, life and everything in between.

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Two games into the season, the Miami Dolphins are 0-2. But for Dave Hyde and Kim Bokamper, the biggest question isn't simply when will they win?

It's can this team actually get better?

On the latest episode of Out to Pasture Presents: Nothing to Hyde, award-winning columnist Dave Hyde and former Miami Dolphins defender Kim Bokamper examine where this extremely young Dolphins team stands after its loss to the San Francisco 49ers—and whether there are legitimate reasons to believe things can improve as the season goes along.

For one half against San Francisco, there were encouraging signs. Miami established the run with De'Von Achane, controlled the football and gave Malik Willis opportunities to make plays. Then the second half arrived, the secondary broke down, Nick Bosa began wreaking havoc, and the game quickly got away from Miami.

Bo points to the challenge facing a roster filled with rookies and young players who are learning on the fly—while Jeff Hafley and an inexperienced coaching staff are learning right along with them. Dave looks back at the 2019 Dolphins, who were awful early before steadily improving and somehow finishing with five wins. Can this group make the same kind of progress, or are the circumstances simply too different?

Dave and Bo also dig into some of Miami's biggest concerns through two games: the lack of a consistent pass rush, instability along the defensive front, a young secondary being asked to do too much and an offensive line that had its hands full with Nick Bosa. And with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs coming next, those problems aren't about to get any easier.

Then there's Malik Willis.

Dave and Bo agree that it's far too early to make a final judgment on Miami's quarterback. Willis has shown flashes, his athleticism has allowed him to create plays under pressure, and he's operating with an inexperienced group around him. But by the end of this season, Miami needs an answer to perhaps its biggest question:

Do the Dolphins have their quarterback of the future?

And because this is Nothing to Hyde, football is only part of the conversation.

Bo unveils his latest NFL press box food grade, and San Francisco comes to play: chicken, crispy fries, three kinds of hot dogs, an omelet station and enough free candy for Bo to start stuffing his backpack. The 49ers earn an 85, taking over the top spot from Las Vegas.

The Dolphins may be 0-2, but this season was always going to be about more than the standings. Now the question is whether Dave and Bo can start seeing the progress that tells us Miami is actually building toward something.

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Joe Rose is out this week, which means Kim Bokamper is stuck with Out to Pasture Executive Producer and Fish Tank co-host Seth Levit — and Bo makes sure Seth knows exactly how thrilled he is about the arrangement.

With Joe away, Bo and Seth debut Comment Roulette, digging into the comments from recent episodes and giving Dolphins fans a chance to drive the conversation. And nothing is off limits.

Bo responds to questions about Malik Willis and whether he can become Miami’s long-term answer at quarterback, criticism of the offensive line, the lack of pressure from Chop Robinson, expectations for a roster loaded with rookies, and whether the Dolphins defense can possibly slow down the San Francisco 49ers. Bo says determining whether Willis is the guy is the single most important question Miami needs to answer this season.

But Comment Roulette quickly goes beyond football. Bo responds to fans criticizing him and Dave Hyde for constantly talking over each other, settles the important debate over what belongs on a hot dog — ketchup and mayo definitely do NOT make the cut — remembers the old Bird Bowl days and Jim “Crash” Jensen, and makes an absolutely outrageous promise about what he’ll do if the Dolphins somehow win more than six games.

Bo also explains why fans may need patience with such a young Dolphins roster. His analogy: Miami has essentially torn the house down to the foundation, and now it’s time to start building it back up.

Your comments. Bo’s answers. Seth trying to survive the episode. Welcome to Comment Roulette.

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