Dolphins must have a short memory, focus on Steelers

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- It was an odd vibe inside the Miami Dolphins' locker room Sunday evening. The team was heading to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, but no one was happy about it.

The Dolphins suffered a 35-14 blowout loss to the New England Patriots in a game that exposed many of Miami’s weaknesses. The Dolphins' defense struggled mightily and their offense was sloppy and couldn’t get anything going consistently.

Make no mistake, this was a game Miami tried to win. That is why players and coaches alike took this loss probably harder than they should. Despite clinching a playoff berth a week ago, the Dolphins were full-go in their preparation and didn’t rest their…