NFL Preview: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins 


Key Additions:
C Mike Pouncey (draft)
RB Daniel Thomas (draft)
RB Reggie Bush (trade)
LB Kevin Burnett (FA)
T Marc Colombo (FA)
QB Matt Moore (FA)
LB/DE Jason Taylor (FA)


Key Departures:
RB Ronnie Brown
RB Ricky Williams 
LB Channing Crowder
CB Al Harris 


Report:

The Dolphins have a controversy on their hands. After a disappointing season from QB Chad Henne many of the fans are begging for them to start Matt Moore or bring in new a quarterback. Whoever does start will not be asked to do much, instead they will rely on thier running game. RB's Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas will be splitting carries. The starting quarterback will have good receivers to throw to. WR Brandon Marshall is an ultra-talented player, but has had a distracting offseason. Other wide receivers Brian Hartline and Davone Bess are reliable players, along with TE Anthony Fasano. The offensive line should be more consistent with the additions and T Marc Colombo and C Mike Pouncey. 


The defensive was the strength for Miami last season. The defensive line is not the most star studded, but they get the job done. Kendall Langford, Randy Starks, and Paul Soliai hope to get more pressure with addition of Jason Taylor. Linebacker was one the strengths of the defense. Karlos Dansby had the season they expected when they signed him from Arizona. Koa Misi had a good rookie year, and Cameron Wake exploded onto the scene with 14.5 sacks. Kevin Burnett now joins them. The secondary is headlined by CB's Sean Smith and Vontae Davis. Will Allen is coming off an injury and looks to provide in the defense. S Yeremiah Bell is one the league's best safeties. He is paired up with Chris Clemons.

K Dan Carpenter had a stretch last season where he on fire, but he is inconsistent from 40+ yards. P Brandon Fields is a good punter, and ranked 5th in the NFL in punting. KR Davone Bess is a shifty returner. 


Review:
Miami has reasons to be positive. The defense looks solid again and they have weapons in the offense. The key for the Dolphins is the quarterback position. If Henne or Moore can produce they should be set. Also Bush needs to stay healthy or produce for the trade to be good for Miami. 


Division Finish: TBA