"Players said Thursday that they will back up the claim."
Without question, the Dolphins' defenses under Dave Wannstedt and coordinator Jim Bates have been outstanding. In the past four seasons, the Dolphins have ranked 6th, 5th, 3rd and 10th in the NFL in total defense.
Last season, the Dolphins' defense allowed only 16.3 points per game, third in the NFL. They led the league in opponent rushing yards per attempt. And they became the first team since 2001 to last the entire season without allowing a 100-yard rusher."
Seems to me he's more right than you are. It also seems to me Wanny has the troops on Defense fired up to prove something regarding just how good they can be.