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The quarterback position. In the past, I've put the emphasis on the O-line. I still think that the offense starts with good O-line play. But, I think the Dolphins have enough young talent and good coaching on the line that the team will be solid.
Miami also have sufficient talent at WR - especially if Boston works hard and remains healthy.
The RB position will be solid as well and Ronnie Brown should be in camp in the next week or so.
Defensively, there will be some weaknesses, but overall the front 7 should be very solid. The biggest question will be health at the DT spot.
Ultimately, it will come down to the QB being able to relieve pressure on the running game and make big plays at the end of close games. No matter how good a team is, it needs good QB play down the stretch in the 4th quarters of big games if it wants to succeed.
Right now, I think this is the most suspect position - regardless of which QB fans support. The team may be a QB away from becoming really good in the next 2-3 years. I just don't see either of these QB's emerging - other than Frerotte, if the OL really does well.
Running 2nd and 3rd are the O-line and DT positions as far as critical issues. 4th would be the DB positions - especially safeties. But, with a strong front 7, a team can overcome some mediocre play there. For example, Tim Howard was fine at CB for the Panthers when they had the best front 4 and great LB play two years ago.
Miami also have sufficient talent at WR - especially if Boston works hard and remains healthy.
The RB position will be solid as well and Ronnie Brown should be in camp in the next week or so.
Defensively, there will be some weaknesses, but overall the front 7 should be very solid. The biggest question will be health at the DT spot.
Ultimately, it will come down to the QB being able to relieve pressure on the running game and make big plays at the end of close games. No matter how good a team is, it needs good QB play down the stretch in the 4th quarters of big games if it wants to succeed.
Right now, I think this is the most suspect position - regardless of which QB fans support. The team may be a QB away from becoming really good in the next 2-3 years. I just don't see either of these QB's emerging - other than Frerotte, if the OL really does well.
Running 2nd and 3rd are the O-line and DT positions as far as critical issues. 4th would be the DB positions - especially safeties. But, with a strong front 7, a team can overcome some mediocre play there. For example, Tim Howard was fine at CB for the Panthers when they had the best front 4 and great LB play two years ago.