Great expectations…that’s the buzz on the street as the Miami Dolphins prepare to begin Year Two of the Nick Saban era. A very reasonable goal for the 2006 Dolphins would be a playoff berth. However, many questions must be positively answered for the Dolphins to reach the postseason. On the eve of Training Camp, here are my Top 10:
1) Who will be the starting quarterback on Opening Day?
<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">While it has been most encouraging to see Daunte Culpepper run around, throw deep passes, and even dive on fumbles, we must remember that those moments were not under full-speed, full-contact conditions. For Culpepper to open the season, he must prove his ability to protect himself when the no-contact jersey comes off in a game situation. Though Culpepper’s arm is very good, it’s his ability to move around with the football that makes him extra-dangerous. If Culpepper cannot convince Saban that he is 100% fit by the end of August, it will likely be Joey Harrington who gets the nod. Given Harrington’s uneven career to date, one wonders what the team’s fortunes will be if he must play the first quarter of the season.
