That ****'s all ancient history. "What have you done for me lately." Sad, but true. The Dolphins haven't been in the Super Bowl since I was in High School...and I've retired twice since then!
The NFL is now, and has always been a "what have you done lately" league.
I'm a pretty hardcore fan of the Phins and football in general. Aside from the undefeated season, there really isn't a lot that's unique.
I think putting the Dolphins as high as #8 in all time power rankings is a big stretch. I know, obviously, it was a different era, but that 72' team is probably a two win team today, and Griese wouldn't last 2 yrs in the league. I know that's blasphemous to some, but the early 70s Phins teams couldn't play with the late 80s Niners, the early 90s boys, the greatest show on turf, etc, IMO.
Well, I agree that it's ancient history, but my point is, as they don't think much of Miami due to what they have done lately (which I agree with), I find it weird that teams like the Browns, and Jets get thought higher with even a little success.
Just a little double standard.