Sons of Shula

Steelers trio edges the Packers. Roeth is a top 3-5 QB but Rodgers is the better QB (best in the NFL). Bell and Lacy are fairly even and this can be debated but the the biggest separation lies within the comparison of Brown and Nelson. Brown is quite a few notches ahead IMO. Concerning Seattle, I'm an all-around Miami fan, so it might appear that I would have a bias of Graham ([]_[]) over the Patsies Glasskowski, but I'd be a fool to think so. Graham is not an all-purpose TE. I also have little love for Wilson. Wins are not an individual stat. And before I hear about QB rating, there's no QB in the NFL that faces the Cover 0's and 1' that Wilson is blessed to see that Lynch and Seattle's offensive schemes produce. Also, defense. And although the Brady, Gronk connection is very solid, BB can plug n play just about any RB in NE's backfield and manufacture production (see Jonas Gray) so Blount means very little. For the Viking fans. Kudos on Bridgewater, he'll be a very solid pro, but do yourselves a favor and rid yourselves of the glorified track star that we (Dolphins) kicked to the curb.

Forget to finish with a B/S ? and I'm curious for obvious and selfish reasons. B/S: Ryan Tannehill will enter the conversations for top 10 QB's.

Buy: Although Watt is the #1 defensive lineman in the game and Suh can be considered #2, there's still a big gap, IMO. Also, both units have a lot of talent up front, BUT . . . Miami's offense is more potent than Houston's therefore putting the Dolphin's D in a better position with a lead later in games for more pass rush opportunities. Sell: Jimmy Graham wasn't put on this earth to run block. He'll be a weapon in the passing game but a detriment to the run game. That said, there's a good possibility the Seahawks will split him out to offset their lack of WR's, much like NOLO used him despite Payton's denial of him being primarily a SE, and the Seahawks run game will flourish under those principals. There's also the fact that no one escapes Father Time and Lynch is bound to feel some effects of wear and tear.

Miami Dolphins Strengths DL: The addition of Suh alongside Wake should provide fits for opposing offenses. Olivier Vernon, who will now be almost certainly seeing single looks, is a competent pass rusher and should flourish at RE. The lone starting holdover at defensive tackle, Earl Mitchell, will also benefit from from the attention garnered by EarthWake & Suhnami ( ). Depth wise, DE Terrence Fede has shown flashes, though his biggest contribution last year was on special teams with a blocked punt vs the Vikings for a safety that sealed the game. Rookie DT Jordan Phillips will also be a player with high hopes as he possesses a massive frame (6'5" 330#) but his knock is his lack of motor. QB: Ryan Tannehill seems the lost QB at times among his draft class of Luck and Wilson, with possible good reason as he is the lone QB with no post season play under his belt, but Tannehill has significantly improved every year. Tannehill will now be in his 2nd year under OC Lazor, whom helped him last year reach plateaus of 4,000+ yds passing and a 66.4% pass completion rate. Tannehill missed the 30 TD mark (27) but also had some very blatant drops in and around the endzone that would have put him easily at 31 if those catches were made (removes aqua and coral shades). I expect nothing less than more improvement from Tannehill in '15 especially with a revamped receiving corp which brings me to my next strength. WR: Long gone are Brian Hartline (afraid of YAC and easily tackled by a blade of grass), Mike Wallace (catch radius of a T-Rex and similar sentiment when it came to playing with others and being a teammate), and Brandon Gibson (Wallace's puppet). Enter Kenny Stills, Greg Jennings, 2nd year player, Mr. Velcro Hands aka Jarvis Landry (75% catch rate) and the anti-Wallace, rookie Devante Parker. Greg Jennings will provide veteran leadership, and though that is a cliche' and an overused saying, it will be needed among the young players we have. Stills will replace the speed void left by the departure of Wallace but also brings the ability to run proper routes, adjust to the ball in the air, and make plays above his head. Jarvis Landry will continue to do his thing in the slot and formed an almost immediate chemistry with Tannehill leading the team in catches (84). Devante Parker will begin training camp on PUP due to foot surgery, but is expected back in time for week 1. Parker will provide a red zone threat that the Dolphins have lacked in Tannehill's years with his size, body control, and soft hands, but needs to improve on his route running to offset his just above average speed. Weaknesses OL: It's been a significant weakness as the Dolphins have led the league in sacks allowed over the span of the past three years. Last year the acquisition of Brandon Albert at LT and the addition of rookie RT Ju'Wuan James helped this unit but after Albert went down with an injury, James was moved to LT, and the lack of talent at both guard positions quickly hurled the line back into poor pass protection status. Albert looks back on track to play in the season opener but we still have questions with our guard play. I'd be pleased to see the Dolphins take a good look and cough up some more money for G Evan Mathis. LB: Ellerbe was traded away for to the Saints for WR Kenny Stills (Thanks, Ireland. Never thought I'd utter those words) and Wheeler was cut. Injuries exposed our lack of depth here with the exception of Jelani Jenkins who became our premier playmaker at LB. Koa Misi will return but questions remain as to whether or not he will stay at MLB with a consideration to Kelvin Sheppard and moving Misi back to strongside. Misi gives consistent average play, but has had troubles staying healthy. Biggest weakness here will be at SLB if the said prior moves don't stick. Many unproven players will vie for the spot but it's yet to be seen who will take it as opposed to someone simply landing there out of default. 2nd year player Chris McCain looks to be the favorite CB: Brent Grimes is savvy veteran but father time is not on his side as his short stature has him rely on his speed and quickness to react. On the other side of the field, your guess is as good as mine. Cortland Finnigan will not be returning and Jamar Taylor is the current front runner as training camp approaches. Brice McCain is the favorite to man the nickel position and Will Allen is recovering from an ACL injury. The Dolphins also acquired Zach Bowman from the Giants and Rookie Bobby McCain (no it's not a McCain family reunion) look to provide depth but overall the unit is very unproven outside of Grimes.