National Football League (NFL) previews abound at this time of year. We’re close to the start of the 2015 NFL season and basically everyone in the sports world is in a tizzy, anticipating another great season of the country’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a beginning NFL fan, the family member, friend or partner of an NFL fan, or simply someone who doesn’t follow the league during the offseason, our team previews should get you ready for the season to begin.
If you’re curious about the history and culture surrounding the team, and not just the plot and characters of this edition of the team, read What’s special about the Miami Dolphins?
How are Miami Dolphins fans feeling heading into the 2015 NFL season?
Pumped
When are the Miami Dolphins on national television?
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Week 4 – vs. the New York Jets on Sun, Oct 4 at 09:30 AM.
Week 8 – vs. the New England Patriots on Thu, Oct 29 at 08:25 PM.
Week 14 – vs. the New York Giants on Mon, Dec 14 at 08:30 PM.
When is the Miami Dolphins bye week?
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Week 5
What was the Miami Dolphins record last season, in 2014?
Expressed as: wins – losses – ties (if any).
8 – 8
Who are the Miami Dolphins most important departed characters?
The Dolphins lost many of the names from last year’s offense, which may hurt in total even if none of the pieces are individually that important. Running back Knowshown Moreno, tight end Charles Clay, and wide receivers Mike Wallas, Brandon Gibson, and Brian Hartline are all on new teams.
Who are the Miami Dolphins most important new characters?
The Dolphins made the biggest splash this offseason by signing NFL bad-boy Ndomukong Suh from the Detroit Lions. Suh’s giant new contract puts the pressure firmly on him to prove that the Dolphins made a good decision. He’ll certainly feast in-division on whichever mediocre quarterbacks the Jets and Bills throw onto the field. The Patriots and Tom Brady will be a bigger challenge.
Who are the Miami Dolphins most important characters?
Suh is definitely the biggest character. He’s known for his violent offenses ON the football field. The Dolphins 2013 season fractured thanks to an off-the-field scandal involving some players harrassing a teammate. You might think they’d be hesitant to bring Suh in, but he’s never been reported to be anything other than a great teammate and person off the field.
What is the most pivotal pivot point for the 2015 Miami Dolphins?
The thing that’s keeping Dolphins fans on the edge of their seat is the continued developement of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. This will be Tannehill’s fourth season as the Dolphins starter. So far, he hasn’t missed a game and has improved each year. Now, he started out pretty weak, but with all the improvement, he’s starting to flirt with actual quarterback goodness. If he gets there this year, the Dolphins will succeed.
How will the 2015 Miami Dolphins fare?
Until Bill Bellichick and Tom Brady are dead and buried (football-wise, of course) it’s hard to imagine the Dolphins winning the AFC East. A wildcard spot wouldn’t be a total shock though.