NFL 2006 Sleeper Team

[CheechB03]

the year manning threw 49 td's culpepper had one of the best years ever....i think it was without moss, i honestly dont remember....does anyone know.....anyway my point is he would have won mvp hands down if manning didnt have that incredible year....he tore his knee the next year, which was last year...they say he has recovered well....i sure hope so!

Last year was Moss first in Oakland. 2004 with Moss was Culpepper's banner year.

[TheFranchise21]

The Dolphins dont count as an underdog anymore. Everyone is saying them, they cant all think the same.

[wayne1218]

Culpepper proven? I'm not sold on Daunte. Before getting hurt he looked very average without Moss.

O.K.

Let me word it differently.

Dave, this is the 1st pro bowl QB they have had since Marino!

It might not be true but is that better frankie?

[bwade210]

MIAMI DOLPHINS OVER 9.0 WINS -135
MIAMI DOLPHINS +185 to WIN AFC EAST

Miami has a no-nonsense coach, good special teams, respectable and improved defense. They finished up strong going 6-0 down the stretch in 2005. Their power rating was the highest in the AFC EAST last season.

KEYS:

1.) Miami will need to step it up a notch in the secondary play, which I expect they will.

2.) Brown will need to show endurance and develop into a consistent 20-carry guy.

3.) Dolphins need to win the games they are suppose to win. Last season they went . 500 on the road, .500 in the division, and 4-2 against playoff-bound teams. That should have been enough, but they failed in other categories where .500 isn't good enough.

The Pats are quickly becoming depleted, but with Brady and Belichick and a few other key players still in the mix, they are the favorite in the AFC East as they should be. But the one thing that sticks out the most to me is the fact that the Dolphins were #1 in the AFC EAST last season statistically. Look for them to keep the momentum of last season's late surge going and turn those stats into more wins.

The penalty prone Dolphins should be more disciplined in Saban's second season as he irons out the wrinkles. Don't be surprised if they start out the season an outright winner on the road against the defending Superbowl Champion Steelers.

dt

Agreed!

[JBC13]

Nick Saban turned down dinner with the president because it interfered with training camp I love it!!