Now the Dolphins Can Win Again
Posted by Mike Merrill on January 4, 2008
Thankfully, the Dolphins got rid of what’s held them back this year. Isn’t it clear? Am I the only one who though Cam Cameron was the sole reason for their 1-15 record? I submit that I am not.
Look at the talent he had this year for example. It all starts with Franchise QB Trent Green. Now that’s a guy you can really build a franchise around. Sure he forgets his name every other Tuesday or when there’s a full moon, but that’s why you play the games on Sunday. Plus, they drafted a QB for the future in John Beck. He started his career with a bang (60-107, 1 TD, 3 Int’s, fatty 62.0 rating in 5 games).
So the QB position is clearly set. Let’s look at RB’s. Young stud Ronnie Brown may have torn his ACL after 7 games but that’s why you have Jesse Chatman. Chatman is a guy with fresh legs. VERY FRESH. Probably more fresh than any RB in the league actually in that he didn’t have a single carry in the previous 2 seasons. I like the thinking behind that one. Just to be safe, they had an ace up their sleeve if things got really bad. Ricky Williams. Now that’s a guy you can depend on. Oh yeah, he only played 1 quarter before going on IR. Either way, that’s a solid RB bunch.
Not only did they beef up the QB position in the draft, but they took a Return specialist with the 9th overall pick. Sure they could have taken Brady Quinn or Marshawn Lynch, but can they return punts? Again, great foresight.
Add an aging defense, a craptastic offensive line, and a touch of Cleo Lemon and you clearly have a super bowl contender. That is if Cam Cameron would just get the hell out his Pro-Bowl team’s way. Who knows what they could have accoplished with Mike Tice at the helm? Good riddance.
