2009 Miami Dolphins Football Preview

2008 Record: 11-5, First AFC East; 0-1 in postseason

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Head Coach: Tony Sparano; Second year

Key Additions: LB Jason Taylor, S Gibril Wilson, C Jake Grove

Key Losses: S Renaldo Hill, CB Andre Goodman

1st Round Draft Picks: Vontae Davis – Defensive Back

2nd Round Draft Picks: Pat White – Quarterback/Running Back, Sean Smith Defensive Back

2009 Miami Dolphins Schedule

Miami Dolphins 2008 NFL Season in Review

The one word that summarizes the 2008 season for the Miami Dolphins is of course none other than Wildcat. The Wildcat formation took the NFL by storm and propelled the Dolphins offense into a dynamic threat. The late addition of quarterback Chad Pennington also served as an immediate boost for the club. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams provided an excellent dual threat from the backfield and Ted Ginn began to fulfill some of the promise he was drafted for.

Joey Porter returned to excellence with a 17.5 sack season. The club also got a great season from linebacker Channing Crowder and safety Yeremiah Bell among other defensive contributors which helped the Dolphins finish 10 th against the run. The team finished 9 th in the league in terms of points allowed but was only 25 th against the pass.

Miami Dolphins 2009 NFL Season Preview

There wasn't a terribly large amount of changes during the off season for the Miami Dolphins. They tried to upgrade several spots on defense and the 2009 NFL season promises to have a whole lot more Wildcat in it with the drafting of speedster Pat White. Can the Dolphins keep pace with the expectations they set last season however, or will the 2009 campaign be a letdown?

2009 Miami Dolphins Offense:

The Dolphins coaching staff was obviously thrilled for the chance to draft Pat White and add him into the fold for the Wildcat attack. Chad Pennington will continue to be the every down passer but additional folds can be worked into the freewheeling scheme with the speed and passing of White. This adds to an already dangerous attack featuring Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. Still, the club doesn't have many threats at wide receiver and will need Ted Ginn to continue to develop into a reliable option.

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2009 Miami Dolphins Defense:

Jason Taylor returns to his former club, adding depth to a talented group of linebackers. Will Joey Porter be able to have a 2009 season that is up to par with his stellar 2008 season? The Dolphins worked to improve the secondary over the off season, a weak spot for the club last year. They drafted a defensive backs in the first and second round in Vontae Davis and Sean Smith. The Dolphins also signed free agent safety Gibril Wilson. If Porter can put together another great season and the new members of the defensive backfield can pick up their game, the Dolphins defense will be solid from top to bottom.

2009 Miami Dolphins Prediction: Second AFC East

By Jake Emen
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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