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In 1972, the Miami Dolphins seventh year in the league, the team would smash their way into the record books by completing a feat that has yet to be repeated. The Miami Dolphins ticket holders were treated to the NFL's only perfect season ever. They won their 14 regular season games, then went on to win the Super Bowl. While several teams have gotten close, the most recent being the Patriots in 2007, none have managed the undefeated streak.
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About The Miami Dolphins
The key to their success in 1972 was the Miami Dolphins offense. Quarterback Bob Greise started that year but due to an injury in week five, he would not finish out the season as starter. He would however be well enough in the post season and was able to play in the Super Bowl. During Greise's injury, Earl Morrall would take over and they would be coached by Don Shula. Despite being the best defensive team in the league, they were nicknamed the “No Name Defense” because they were overshadowed by the teams star players.
The following year, the team would once again dominate the field and win the Super Bowl but for the rest of the decade the team would struggle more often than not. During the 1980's and 1990's, the Miami Dolphins ticket holders got to watch one of the best quarterbacks in the game, Dan Marino. But despite his great playing record and his Hall of Fame career, he would only lead the team to one Super Bowl, in 1984.
Marion would set several records though that season. He passed for an amazing 5084 yards and threw an astonishing 48 touchdown and completing 362 passes. Later these records would be surpassed, but at the time, they were good enough to carry the Dolphins to the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Marino wouldn't know what hit him when quarterback Joe Montana took the field. The Dolphins would lose 38-16.
In 2008, two time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Parcells was named the new Executive Vice President on operations for the Miami Dolphins. Shortly after the season ended, Parcells fired General Manager Randy Mueller, head coach Cam Cameron and most of his staff along with him. The team also said goodbye to two pro-bowlers, Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor. Parcells was focused on revamping the entire team. He hired Tony Sparano to coach the team then took Jake Long with the first draft pick of 2008. When the Jets released Chad Pennington, who had a playing history with Parcells,because they signed Brett Favre, the Dolphins quickly picked him up.
While the Miami Dolphins ticket holders wouldn't have as much to talk about this year as last, the team was still busy in the off season. Channing Crowder and Yeremiah Bell both resigned to the team and Jason Taylor will also be returning after playing the last year in Washington. During the draft, the Miami Dolphins were able to acquire a great receiver, Brian Hartline, safety, Sean Smith and one of the best corners, Vontae Davis. Last year, the team revealed its wildcat formation and this year they added Pat White in order to better utilize the formation more effectively.
