There are so many articles and conversations out there right now indicating the Miami Dolphins are planning to “tank” their 2019 season in an effort to position themselves for a top draft pick in 2020. They are going to “tank” the short term in an effort to win in the long term. They are “tanking” for the future.
And every time the word “tank” comes up, the masses descend. They argue that Miami should “tank.” They argue that the Dolphins will not “tank.” They say a new head coach would never agree to “tank.” They say free agents would stay away from a team for years if they see them as willing to “tank.