2009 Miami Dolphins Team Preview/Predictions
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2008 Record: 11-5
ATS: 8-8
The Miami Dolphins were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL in 2008 and while many people expect them to fall flat on their face, don’t be surprised if this team is still very competitive. They are deeper, healthier and have gained experience and confidence.
The lone problem? The Dolphins have the toughest schedule in the NFL.
Starting with the nuts and bolts, the Dolphins do have a better roster than last year. On offense, running back Ronnie Brown looks as fast as he’s ever looked while wideouts Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Armstrong have vastly improved his route-running. With the emergence of Greg Camarillo and Davon Bess last year, and a couple more draft picks in Patrick Turner and Brian Hartline, the Dolphins might have enough weapons to get the job done with any Wild cat trickery.
The foundation is in place as the Dolphins have one of the best offensive lines in the business.
On defense, the Dolphins brought back Jason Taylor, which should detract some attention away from 17.5 sack man Joey Porter. In the secondary, the Dolphins spent their top two draft picks on defensive backs Vontae Davis, who looks like he might start from the jump, and Sean Smith, who is an underrated prospect out of Utah.
The team was also quick to scoop up safety Gibril Wilson, who was a cap casualty by the Oakland Raiders but will be a big addition next to Yeremiah Bell.
The secondary was a real issue for this defense last year but with two new draft picks and the free agent additions of Wilson and Eric Green, this could be a vastly improved unit.
As a whole, the Dolphins did a great job of keeping their young core intact, pinpointing weaknesses in the draft and free agency and building on the foundation.
This is a smart, disciplined team who is slowly climbing the ranks in the NFL. While they weren’t as good as their 11 wins indicated last year, they won’t be as bad as their low win total indicates this year.
Their schedule has plenty of hurdles, such as an opener in Atlanta, followed by a visit from Indianapolis, then a trip to San Diego, and a visit from rivals Buffalo and the Jets.
After a visit from New Orleans, the Dolphins have four road games in five weeks where they travel to the Jets, to New England, to Carolina and to Buffalo. They’ll also have trips to Jacksonville and Tennessee later in the plus a Week 17 visit from the Super Bowl Champion Steelers.
This is still a growing team but because of an arduous schedule, they’ll have to wait until 2010 to return to the playoffs.
Super Bowl Odds: +4550
Conference Odds: +5250
AFC East Odds: +260
2009 Dolphins Predictions
Place they’ll finish in AFC East: 3rd
Place they’ll finish in AFC Conference: 10th
Over/Under Season Wins Prediction: Under 7
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3 replies on “2009 Miami Dolphins Odds | Preview | Picks”
I think Miami has a chance to pick up where they left off last season and compete with the Patriots for the AFC East title. If they can add a few more wrinkles to their Wildcat offense and Matt Ryan continues to develop they will have a shot.
The mere presence of Bill Parcells have given credibility to a team that clearly overachieved last year. I say that they are no better than a .500 team and will finish 3rd in their division. The QB position (Pennington/Henne) has to be considered in the bottom third in the NFL. Ronnie Brown is a stud, but without a threatening passing attack to keep the D’s honest, Brown will be keyed upon and struggle. Keep in mind the competieion that they will face this year – they will be behind in a lot of games therefore they will be forced to throw – a recipe for disaster. Credibility only goes so far.
Last year was not a fluke. Miami will not go away and should continue a surprising run. Ginn JR is ready to show up a few DB’s and Ronnie Brown should be a beast again in or out of the Wildcat. The defense will be better with the return of Taylor which should place Miami comfortably in second place in the AFC East.