Loss to Chiefs emblematic of Dolphins' season

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The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes are officially done thanks to last week's 29-13 loss at Kansas City,, and everyone is pointing fingers at themselves to explain a disappointing season.womens Russell Shepard Jersey

"We lose a game, it's penalties," wide receiver Kenny Stills said. "We definitely feel like we're shooting ourselves in the foot. That's something we've got to clean up going forward if we want to win games.womens Daryl Williams Jersey, turnovers,

' ,"I feel like we left some games out there and we have no one to blame but ourselves.".Authentic Daryl Williams Jersey

,The Dolphins (6-9) have maintained a good mindset and outlook through this tumultuous season.Authentic Russell Shepard Jersey

But against the Chiefs,, it appeared the focus simply wasn't there as Miami saw Stills and fellow wide receiver Jarvis Landry get stripped and lose fumbles after receptions.womens Matt Kalil Jersey

Both occasions were such rarities that it justified asking whether this team, which endured a five-game losing streak and no bye week, among a string of other calamities, had completely run out of gas.

and he declined to answer a question about the season after Sunday's game.Authentic Michael Palardy Jersey,Quarterback Jay Cutler didn't answer a question about his future last week

" he said. "After 12 years (I've learned) it takes a bit more time for these things to sink in. To gain perspective I think you have to step away for a little bit of time to really look back at it and know exactly what happened.","I don't think it's fair

Miami head coach Adam Gase, now finds himself one loss from being a .500 coach after his second season. Gase has a 16-15 career record., the toast of the town last year for getting the Dolphins to the playoffs for the first time since 2008

However,, being eliminated from the playoffs largely from self-inflicted wounds is the more important matter.Authentic Matt Kalil Jersey

"It's tough, didn't perform well and didn't get it done."," Gase said of not making the playoffs. "This is what you play for. We've had a couple of weeks here in a row we've had good opportunities to do something ... instead we just came out

--Wide receiver DeVante Parker stands out as the clear-cut choice as most disappointing player of the year. That's obviously not a good distinction and could shift the conversation in terms of wide receiver Jarvis Landry's future.

Landry (103 receptions,, 895 yards, it could total $14-15 million for the season. It's unclear whether the sides are close on a multi-year deal.womens Michael Palardy Jersey, eight touchdowns) is in the final year of his contract and the Miami Herald reported weeks ago the Dolphins and Landry's representatives had contact regarding Landry's future. If Miami opts to put the franchise tag on Landry, the 2014 second-round pick

Parker (51 receptions, and this year many of his receiving yards came after the game's outcome was decided.Authentic Kurt Coleman Jersey , 606 yards, has been a disappointment when it comes to health and production. For the third consecutive year injuries were a factor, one touchdown), the 2015 first-round pick

Miami is OK with wide receiver Kenny Stills (55 receptions, six touchdowns). He's had a good year., 813 yards

But in light of Parker's unimpressive performance during his three-year career, it seems more likely Miami would want Landry to return, and considering Miami would have nothing aside from Parker and Stills at wide receiver if Landry departs