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By Brian DeFeo

Jan 30, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General overall view of NFL Shield logo and helmets at the NFL Experience at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General overall view of NFL Shield logo and helmets at the NFL Experience at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Matt Hazel (83) is tackled during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Matt Hazel (83) is tackled during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

59. . . . Miami Dolphins. 14. team

In case you forgot, the Miami Dolphins were actually a playoff team last season. Yes Ryan Tannehill lead the Dolphins to the playoffs for the first time since 2008, the year Brady was injured. Tannehill was unable to play in the playoffs and they lost to the Steelers. Jay Ajayi was supposed to back up Arian Foster last season but took over and made the Pro Bowl. Jarvis Landry is a play-maker and the Fins resigned Kenny Stills to keep the offense together. Replacing Jordan Cameron with Julius Thomas is an instant upgrade. While Adam Gase is entering his second season he can make an offense to fear.

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On defense they traded pennies for Rams defensive end William Hayes after they released aging veteran Mario Williams. They still have Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake on the line that can really get after the passer when healthy. The Dolphins can make the playoffs again but Tannehill will have to prove it because he’s only had one strong season.

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