Miami Dolphins: Shades of Shula?

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Published: July 31, 2009

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... percentage in the NFL?

We can refer to the Butch Cassady and the Sundance Kid era, with the five plus yard average per carry.

Or the no-name defense, the killer bees, and even the most innovative passing attack in the history of football with Dan Marino at the helm. 

But with all the diverse ways to win, what was the overriding factor?

A Pro-Bowl offensive line.

The '72 Dolphins had the most dominating line in football. Everyone knew they were going to run, and couldn't stop it. 

When you average over five yards per carry when the defense knows your going to run, is quite a feat.

Remember the Dan Marino era with Pro-Bowlers, Richmond Webb and Kenneth Simms anchoring the left side. Didn't they set an NFL record for the least amount of sacks? Whether your running the football or passing, nothing happens unless the "O" line does its job.

Tony Saprano gets it. 

Even with the rule changes over the years, and ...

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