The
New England Patriots have been anointed AFC heavyweights following
their impressive dismantling of the Denver Broncos, but
Bill Belichick's bunch might not even be the best team in the AFC East. The
Miami Dolphins (5-3), who
beat the Pats in Week 1, look like a true contender in the division race -- and could be a scary team to face in January, based on the emergence of a young, dynamic quarterback and a championship-caliber defense that could spark a postseason run.
While I know skeptics will snicker at the notion of
Joe Philbin's group emerging as a major player in the AFC, a look at the
All-22 Coaches Film reveals a team that must be taken seriously. Here are three reasons why the
Dolphins are poised to make a serious run at the division title -- and maybe much more:
