We couldn't believe it even as we watched what the Miami Dolphins accomplished a year ago. 11-5 record. A division title for the first time since 2000 and a post-season berth for the first time since 2001. All things that occured under the watch of Bill Parcells. "The Tuna" as he is so aptly called did his magic once again bringing in his kind of players and showing even when he's not on the sidelines, he can still turn organizations around with the work he does from above.
Now comes the encore. What can the Dolphins do to match the 2008 season? This year they have a tougher schedule, a healthy Tom Brady and a much improved AFC East to deal with. Can the team make the post-season? Looking at the schedule, the easy answer is no, they cannot. The Fins have the hardest schedule in the NFL, six playoff teams grace their schedule and now this team will ultimately be tested right from the get go as the face three playoff teams from last year right off the bat in the Falcons, Colts, and Chargers.
Look for the Dolphins to go anywhere from 7-9, 8-8 or 9-7. Anything more than that would be a major bonus. But hey remember, this is the same team which won 11 games when everyone else thought they would at the most six. So what do I konw? Let the season begin!
