A Dolphins Fan Reaction to the 2020-2021 NFL Season

"A Dolphins Fan Reaction to the 2020-2021 NFL Season" first aired on May 28, 2021.

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As the video begins, we see Danny tear open a package to find that Wildflower had sent him Joe’s shirt from when he was shot. Danny takes in the scent of his dead father as he struggles to control his emotions behind those glasses. He turns around to see that the window is open and wonders aloud if he left it that way. We then see Rocky storm in, raise a gun, and shoot in Danny’s direction, breaking the mood of the moment with a single pull of the trigger.

After the title card, we jump back to the summer, just before Joe left Florida. Joe greets his son in the basement, holding the Dan Marino jersey while Danny is unamused with the situation. Joe tries to explain that he’s leaving and gives him the jersey as a parting gift, but Danny is frustrated that it is not a Tua jersey. Joe says he’ll see him when he gets back, and Danny replies, “Sounds good,” before his Dad says, “Love ya, son.”

As the Dolphins season progresses, Danny keeps in touch with Joe, making phone calls about their excitement for the Dolphins. But during Week 12, Joe never picked up. (We all know why. Joe was just shot by Rocky and he is bleeding out as he yells to the heavens to save Springsteen and take him instead. Joe died, and Danny didn’t know.) The next week, we see Danny finally wearing the Marino jersey while he frantically tries to get in contact with his Dad. This scene gets more gut-wrenching as Carl walks down the stairs to meet his step-brother. (Again, we all know why he is there. He wants revenge on Rocky and he needs Danny’s help.) The next week Danny is seen in the NFC East family’s house. And the week after that, Danny gets excited about the game and goes to call Joe before he remembers what happened. After that, the reaction to the Dolphins not making the playoffs ensues. And finally, Danny gets back home to Florida to react to the offseason moves.

In the after-credits, we see Danny check himself for any wounds from the gunshot and whips around to see Rocky there. He’s in shock as Rocky lowers the gun and says, “You up for a bear hunt?” Danny’s shock turns into resolve… and we are left with that.