Preview: Miami Dolphins Vs. Carolina Panthers

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Published: August 19, 2009

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... they will also meet during the regular season.

The Miami Dolphins were one of the surprise teams of 2008, going from a 1-15 season in 2007 to an 11-5 first place finish in the AFC North and a playoff spot.  In doing so, they established the 12th best offense in the league and the 15th best defense.

On offense, they were effective both in the air and on the ground.  Their passing attack was 10th in the league, while their running game was 11th.

Defensively, however, they were a little more unbalanced.  They were 10th against the run, but as their 25th place ranking suggests, they were vulnerable to the pass.

Still, it was their defensive play that was credited with their turnaround.  The Dolphins switched to a 3-4 defense in 2008, and that unit should be even more successful in 2009 with a year in the system.

Strength of schedule was another factor in their success.  They played a rather easy sched...

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