Miami Dolphins Team Review & Playoff Preview

Going from 1-15 to AFC East Champions in one season is only part of the wondrous Miami Dolphins comeback story.

Miami Dolphins: 2008 Overview
Fans with Miami Dolphins tickets kept their fandom hidden in the 2007-08 season as the proud team went 1-15 under Coach Cam Cameron. The Miami Dolphins brought in the iconic Bill Parcells to run the football side of the franchise, and the Tuna quickly cleaned house from top to bottom. New head coach Tony Sparano is a Bill Parcells student all the way and brings the same discipline to the field and demands accountability.

Players like QB Chad Pennington, ILB Akin Ayodle, TE Anthony Fasano, and first-overall pick LT Jake Long all brought a fresh start along with them. With everything changed, the Miami Dolphins took advantage of the injury to Tom Brady and the shaky consistency of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills to become kings of the AFC East. Fans with Miami Dolphins tickets never thought they would see their 1-15 team go 11-5 in the stretch of one year.

Miami Dolphins: Offense
The taking of LT Jake Long first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft may not have been a sexy pick, but his ability to protect the blindside of the quarterback has made him invaluable to the offense. QB Chad Pennington got the last laugh against his old team, the New York Jets, with a victory to close out the season. Chad Pennington may not have a rocket for an arm, but he makes very few mistakes. WRs Ted Ginn, Jr. and Devon Bess team with TE Anthony Fasano to make a solid unit that has carved a special place in the hearts of fans with Miami Dolphins tickets.

The dual running-back attack of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams is the true heart of the Miami Dolphins offense. Fans with Miami Dolphins tickets have come to love the “Wildcat” formation that features RB Ronnie Brown lining up at quarterback with Ricky Williams behind him. RB Patrick Cobbs has also become a weapon thanks to his excellent hands. The Miami Dolphins offense is not conventional, but it wins game after game.

Miami Dolphins: Defense
With the transition to the 3-4 complete, the Miami Dolphins defense came alive as the year progressed. Pro Bowl OLB Joey Porter has backed up his big mouth on the field with 17.5 sacks and puts fear into the hearts of LTs and QBs alike. ILBs Channing Crowder and Akin Ayodle hunt down RBs quickly behind a huge front line. Playmaking S Yeremiah Bell is a favorite of fans with Miami Dolphins tickets and his aggressiveness in the open field can hinder the best passing games in the NFL. CB Will Allen has also matured in 2008.

Miami Dolphins: Special Teams
There is no rest to be had for WRs Ted Ginn, Jr. and Devon Bess as they both play key roles as return men. Ted Ginn shoulders the load on kickoff returns and always gives the Miami Dolphins good field position. Devon Bess is also consistent with his punt returns. Rookie K Dan Carpenter has earned the admiration of fans with Miami Dolphins tickets as he makes clutch kicks like a 10-year veteran. P Brandon Fields has one of the biggest legs in the NFL.

Miami Dolphins: Playoffs
Fans with Miami Dolphins playoff tickets know that starting in the Wild Card round will not be easy, but nothing has been simple for the young team. The Miami Dolphins could face their toughest challenge yet as the ferocious Baltimore Ravens come into Miami Gardens to take on the home team. The Miami Dolphins struggled against the Baltimore Ravens early in the season, but they are an entirely different team now.

The Miami Dolphins have not been given credit all year, and going into the NFL Playoffs as an underdog is right where the Phins like to be. With miracle-working head coach Tony Sparano at the helm and Bill Parcells behind the scenes, fans with Miami Dolphins playoff tickets know that anything is possible. The AFC Playoffs will not be an easy proposition, but the Miami Dolphins seem to be the team of destiny in 2008.