Originally posted by RUDEbyallMEANS
All the talk is valid.. Tampa Bay are the DEFENDING CHAMPIONS and Miami didn't make the playoffs last year.. Being a Miami fan, it's understandable that all this talk is getting to us.. But it's all earned..
I agree. Perhaps the Bucs are making more out of this than they should and I'm sure those of us who are pessimistic can do the same from the Dolphins viewpoint.
But, despite the offseason moves, this team is starting the season tied for last - as well as tied for first. Regardless of what any of us think about the matter, this team has proved nothing and does have a long way to go to get there. The talent "appears" to be there (we may be overestimating Seau, Knight, etc.). But, it has to show up. I certainly hope it will!