I dont get it. Was just watching total access and this guy ((Waddle) I have only seen him on total access a couple times - he isnt the regular anaylst) just predicted the Jets to run all over us. His reasoning was we were last in the league against the run LAST year (which he would be correct on), BUT, and with all bias aside, you have to be a complete jackass and know NOTHING about NFL football if you compare the 2007 dolphins defense to the 2008 dolphins defense.
Last years defense was riddled with injuries. Through week 12 or 13 we started 12 different starters on D at any various position due to injuries. Its safe to say if you are starting back-ups every week, your not going to be very good at stopping the run. This year we have NO injuries, to much of our surprise. Even a bigger reason you cant compare the 2, we have 11 new faces on defense including 4 - 5 brand new starters.
Now heres the bias; all preseason stats aside, (Just to mention which we were 2nd in the league in 2 different categories), the defense showed that intangible fire during the preseason. They played with an intensity that we did not see last year.. So my point, how do these morons compare the 2007 dolphins defense with the 2008 dolphins defense... You cant!
Last years defense was riddled with injuries. Through week 12 or 13 we started 12 different starters on D at any various position due to injuries. Its safe to say if you are starting back-ups every week, your not going to be very good at stopping the run. This year we have NO injuries, to much of our surprise. Even a bigger reason you cant compare the 2, we have 11 new faces on defense including 4 - 5 brand new starters.
Now heres the bias; all preseason stats aside, (Just to mention which we were 2nd in the league in 2 different categories), the defense showed that intangible fire during the preseason. They played with an intensity that we did not see last year.. So my point, how do these morons compare the 2007 dolphins defense with the 2008 dolphins defense... You cant!