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Good Espn Insider Article

Ok, nice lead in paragraph, however, the thing about reading an insider article is, ya kinda need to be an insider to see the whole thing. So, if you, or anyone else can find a way to get us the rest of the article, we'll just have to be happy about that little bit of info. Thanks for the heads up though.
 
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Ten games into the 2005 season, the Miami Dolphins were 3-7 and looked like a team with marginal talent. However, to their credit they somehow rallied and put together six victories in a row to finish the season with a respectable 9-7 record.
There is now rampant optimism in the Dolphins' camp and some believe they are poised to replace the New England Patriots atop the AFC East. Are the Dolphins that good or are we overrating them as we head into training camp?
 
Read it while you can...i guarantee this gets yanked in 3 min. due to COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT....

You can only past parts of the article...not the whole thing.

But it is a good article.
 
Thanks I hate you! LipsInc, this is a merge, I posted that like 10 minutes ago. Read the threads before you post your own.
 
Wow...that was a good article. Mad props to Gary Horton I think he's pretty fair. Here's some examples...

It all starts with head coach Nick Saban, who has total control of this organization in both coaching and personnel and is not afraid to make tough calls. Much like his friend, Bill Belichick in New England, Saban makes decisions based on facts and not emotions. He knows exactly what he needs to build this team and nothing will make him waver from what he thinks is right.

How many coaches have enough job security and confidence to hire two ex-head coaches as coordinators?
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The Dolphins were 18th in the NFL in 2005 in average gain per pass play and would like to improve on that, especially with Culpepper's gifted deep arm. Another tweak to the passing game might be more roll-outs and bootlegs to pressure the perimeter of opposing defenses. A year ago that was a non-factor as part of the playbook because of quarterback Gus Frerotte's limited mobility. Both Culpepper and backup Joey Harrington are agile and will add another element to the offense.
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Culpepper has decent weapons to which to throw, but there is an alarming lack of depth at wide receiver. After Chris Chambers and Marty Booker, the Dolphins do not have a legitimate No. 3 or No. 4 threat. As a result, tight end Randy McMichael might have to assume a bigger role, although there is hope that rookie wideout Derek Hagan will develop quickly.
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Defensively, the Dolphins were rock solid last season in the front seven, but the secondary was another story. Saban is a secondary coach by trade and employs a very complicated scheme with a combination of coverages, but his personnel wouldn't allow him to integrate those schemes. A year ago, the lack of speed in the secondary made it difficult to play tight man-to-man coverages and blitz because Miami's defensive backs could not be trusted on an island.

Miami was 20th in the NFL in 2005 in passing yards allowed per game despite the fact that it produced 49 sacks up front, which tied for second in the league. To Sabans' credit, he has given his secondary a complete makeover. Gone are defensive backs Sam Madison, Reggie Howard, Tebucky Jones and Lance Schulters. The new arrivals are Will Allen, Andre' Goodman, Renaldo Hill, Deke Cooper, and rookie first-round pick Jason Allen. This new group has more speed, versatility and playmaking possibilities and should be able to handle Saban's multiple schemes.
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So how good will the 2006 Dolphins be? In my opinion, they will win the AFC East if Culpepper is healthy. They do have the challenge of adjusting to two new coaches (Mularkey and Capers), they must survive depth issues at running back and linebacker, and a totally revamped secondary must jell quickly. However, when you look at this division, the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets have new coaches and a lot of personnel questions, while the Patriots did little in the offseason to improve.

Miami has a favorable schedule, with no tiring West Coast trips and has only one cold weather game (at Buffalo on Dec. 17). The Dolphins' other cold weather trips, to New England, N.Y. Jets and Chicago, all come before the bad weather hits the East.

With Saban in charge, there are no gray areas in this organization. Players know what is expected of them and they either live up to those expectations or they are gone. Saban preaches conditioning in the sweltering summer Miami heat and the Dolphins test for body fat, muscle mass, and they even conduct hydration tests with all of their players. As a result, this team will be in great physical shape in September and October and should get off to a quick start.

The AFC East race likely will come down to the Pats and Dolphins and I predict both finish with 10-6 records. Miami will win the division because of tie-breakers, while New England will make the playoffs as a wild card. A lot of people think the Dolphins are still a year away from being a legitimate playoff contender. I think they are ready now. This will become a model organization that a lot of teams will try to copy.
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The biggest challenge for Miami's offensive coaching staff will be improving red-zone efficiency. In 2005, the Dolphins were 26th in red-zone touchdowns, converting only 21 of 52 opportunities. Mularkey is known as a creative play-caller who loves trick plays, which should make the Dolphins fun to watch in the red zone.
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I remember searching that but I was always unsucessful. That cost us at least 3 games. We had turnovers late against Buffalo and Atlanta and we also stalled against New England. If you have the Nublar season highlight, watch it. So many times it will show a play where we are inside the 20 or 30, then all of a sudden, the other team has the ball, with our score being the same. Nothing makes me madder then getting inside the 30, and not getting points. Something that has to change for us to become a great team.
 
CK, thanks for the excerpts. The notes about the defensive backfield are particularly encouraging.
 
Thanks CK. Wow, what a good article and very well thought out and supported facts. While I agree with the lack of depth comment he made about the WR spot, I think that Campbell and Hagens are poised to cement their positions and make that position a strength rather than a liability.
 
Aqua4Ever04 said:
Thanks I hate you! LipsInc, this is a merge, I posted that like 10 minutes ago. Read the threads before you post your own.
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Give me a break. The guy posted the article, too- so what. Try not to cry too hard. You snivel like someone stole your lollipop.
 
ESPN Insider said:
Miami has a favorable schedule, with no tiring West Coast trips and has only one cold weather game (at Buffalo on Dec. 17). The Dolphins' other cold weather trips, to New England, N.Y. Jets and Chicago, all come before the bad weather hits the East.
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I didnt realize that... That is ****ing sweet! :finnasty:
 
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