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“I got a haircut Kyler Murray Jersey ,” linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced, “just to make myself feel good.”Change is needed after a decidedly ragged showing at home last week. The Dolphins gave up 248 yards rushing and forced only one punt in a 32-21 loss to Detroit , and they must regroup quickly for a Thursday night game at Houston.The Texans (4-3) have a top-10 offense and a four-game winning streak . That bodes badly for the Dolphins (4-3), who rank fourth-worst in the NFL in yards allowed per play and gave up seven scores against the Lions.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins sign hometown WR Allen Hurns to 1-year contractNew Dolphins coach Brian Flores has his own daily workout at training campDolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell takes leave of absence to address health issuesTwo-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones rejoins Dolphins after skipping voluntary practicesDolphins QBs Josh Rosen, Ryan Fitzpatrick embrace battle for No. 1 job“It was bad,” coach Adam Gase said. “We have to clean up a lot of stuff. We have to get on the same page, and everybody needs to make sure they play as a group. They gutted us.”But Gase ruled out a lineup shake-up.“It’s not about lineup changes,” he said. “It’s about everybody being on the same page and doing the right stuff to make sure that we have a chance to stop the run.”Run defense has been a recurring problem during Gase’s three years as coach. Over the final 10 weeks of the 2017 season, his team allowed 127 yards per game rushing Byron Murphy Jersey , and won only twice. Even in 2016, when the Dolphins made the playoffs, they gave up more rushing yards than 29 other teams.This season Miami ranks fourth-worst in rushing yards allowed, and the Lions repeatedly took advantage of gaping holes. Among Miami players, there’s cohesion in the locker room that the problem is a lack of cohesion on the field.“We just have to tighten up all around, everybody in their gaps, making sure that we’re sound, playing our technique and not trying to do too much, not trying to make too many plays Andy Isabella Jersey ,” McMillan said. “We have to play better. That’s all there is to it.”Another problem is the pass rush. The Dolphins have just 11 sacks, fourth-lowest in the league. Ends Cameron Wake, Robert Quinn and Andre Branch, who are drawing a lot of attention from blockers, have only one sack apiece.“My job is to the get to the quarterback,” Wake said. “If I don’t do it, it’s a failure.”Injuries have been an issue up front. Wake returned to the lineup last week, but end Charles Harris has been ruled out against Houston for the third game in a row with a calf injury.The Dolphins are tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions, but had no takeaways against the Lions. Cornerback Xavien Howard narrowly missed coming up with a late pick when it was a one-score game.“If we want to consider ourselves one of the best secondaries Zach Allen Jersey , we’ve got to make plays when they come,” Howard said. “I had the opportunity.”A few takeaways by the defense would be a big boost for a Miami offense missing two starting receivers and relying on backup quarterback Brock Osweiler for the third game in a row.The Texans are sure to test the Dolphins’ run defense — Houston is second in the NFL in rushing plays. The versatility of quarterback Deshaun Watson compounds the challenge, as safety Minkah Fitzpatrick can attest.Fitzpatrick played for Alabama against Watson and Clemson two years in a row in the national championship game, and calls him the best quarterback he faced in college.“He made some amazing plays,” Fitzpatrick said. “He’s a tough player. He can take some hits and make some amazing throws. It’s definitely going to be a challenge for us.“But that’s when I perform my best — when I’m going against the best. You just have to lock in and clench your jaw.”Nice haircuts aren’t enough. The writing is on the wall. Tony Romo’s time as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys has come to an abrupt and unequivocal end. He admitted as much in his classy speech two days after the Cowboys’ victory over Pittsburgh. With the torch now passed to two impressive rookies, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot, it’s time to look at Romo’s time in Dallas.For better or worse, the NFL is a quarterback-driven league. Signal callers receive credit and praise when things go well. The blame finds them just as easily when a team suffers. Due to his position at the head of “America’s Team” and a few memorable gaffes, Tony Romo has received the most hate of any quarterback in recent football history. In this writer’s opinion Hakeem Butler Jersey , it’s completely unwarranted.His inability to stay healthy has certainly ruined seasons and stretches in the past, but fans are wrongly determined to call Tony Romo a choke artist. Between 2006 and 2015, Tony’s first year as a starter to the last time he played a regular season game, who has led the most 4th quarter comebacks? Tony Romo (25). Before the 2016 season started, who held the league’s highest passer rating in both the fourth quarter (102.9) and the final two minutes (93.1)? Tony Romo.Now that that’s sorted out, let’s evaluate the receivers Romo has worked with over the years. It wouldn’t be wrong to say he’s done more with less. Aside from a few stars, most Dallas pass catchers in the last decade have floundered on the field. Without further ado, here are the 8 Best and 7 Worst WRs Tony Romo Has Ever Had (year denotes time on Cowboys):