[FONT="]First, consider that the vast majority of today’s NFL defenses are primarily built to stop the pass. Then, add to that the fact that tackling in the NFL is not what it used to be. This noticeable decline in the quality of tackling is due, of course, to the current collective bargaining agreement, which limits teams to just 11 full contact practices in the first 11 weeks of the season, and another 3 over the final six weeks. Fortunately for the Dolphins, even an organization like New England, which has built quite a reputation for ignoring the rules, has no way around this carefully monitored decree.
[/FONT][FONT="]Of course, none of this will matter if Miami doesn’t significantly upgrade their offensive line. Nevertheless, if they do, and there is every reason to believe they will, the Dolphins will be uniquely positioned to, not only dominate the Patriots at the line of scrimmage, but pound them into submission with what could quickly evolve into the NFL’s most dangerous running game.[/FONT]
