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The suspicion was there, even among some players, initially: Would Tony Sparano command respect on his own or would he simply be considered a puppet for Bill Parcells? ''I could easily see how that could be the case -- a young first-time coach under The Big Tuna, everyone could think that,'' Vonnie Holliday said. But that is not the way the Dolphins have come to view their coach, Holliday and others say. They see a man who ''commands attention in this room,'' as Holliday put it -- and is confident, demanding but fair, and not peering over his shoulder at the all-powerful Parcells. ''He's his own man, runs his own program. And everyone knows it,'' Yeremiah Bell said.

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Tony Sparano, AP Tony Sparano, AP
September 3, 2008  06:55 AM ET

I think Miami is on the right road. People forget that as bad as their record was last year, there were a number of games that were close, and the difference between winning and losing is not that much at the pro level. You turn things around in a hurry.

September 3, 2008  07:04 AM ET

They lost 6 games by 3 points last year. And that whole Coach thing with Cameron was ridiculous. I would not be surprised to see them win 7 games....

September 3, 2008  07:09 AM ET

50yearfan,
You said it. They are talented. Now they need to Finish. They have taken all the right steps and will be a good/great team in 2yrs.

September 3, 2008  07:10 AM ET

Add one more win "50yearfan"..............
The Dolphins will go 500.

September 3, 2008  07:24 AM ET

losing became a bad habit and leadership/experience/improvement will mean they will get much better but not 500 dude

September 3, 2008  07:39 AM ET

That pic looks like a low budget Sistine Chapel.

September 3, 2008  07:39 AM ET

With Pennington, Ricky Williams, the new environment, the new coaches, and yes, with the Tuna, all will make them a better team and headed in the right direction. But having to play the likes of NE twice, Brett twice, the up and coming Bills twice, and others such as SD, Broncos, Hawks, and Raiders, I doubt too they can even make it to 7 wins. Maybe 5. But in a couple more years......watch out. That's when it all will turn for them....

September 3, 2008  07:52 AM ET

By then Parcells will be onto his next team BoBo. Maybe he will go full circle and return to his rightful place in NY (G-men).

September 3, 2008  08:08 AM ET

That pic looks like a low budget Sistine Chapel.
fifolo | 09/03/08, 07:39 AM

That's good.

September 3, 2008  08:12 AM ET

Maybe I have bad eyes, but I don't see Miami winning 7 or 8 games. If they win 5, I think the season will be a success personally.

September 3, 2008  09:03 AM ET

the coach that followed cameron was bound to get a ton of respect. all he has to do is win 4-8 games and will be viewed as a franchise savior..

September 3, 2008  09:07 AM ET

I dont see them at 500.. not with the schedule they have..
they're improved over last year, but its going to be another year or two before they're any kind of contender like they used to be in the AFC East

September 3, 2008  10:33 AM ET

They beat the Patriots at home this year

September 3, 2008  10:39 AM ET

Good...I was worried about what Tony Soprano would do with his time after his HBO gig ended.

September 3, 2008  10:46 AM ET

Sporno was a great coach for the Cowboys i knew he would do a good job with the fins

September 3, 2008  11:30 AM ET

I'm thinking 5-11 this year, with a better QB pickup (Brady Quinn?) or perhaps some coaching throughout this season and the next, and 8-8 or 9-7 next year.

September 3, 2008  11:44 AM ET

I'm thinking 5-11 this year, with a better QB pickup (Brady Quinn?) or perhaps some coaching throughout this season and the next, and 8-8 or 9-7 next year.

C-Smith | 09/03/08, 11:30 AM

Over 5 wins buddy 7or 8. Last year they lost lots of games from 3 points this year that wont happen 5 is to low .

September 3, 2008  11:54 AM ET

Looking at the Dolphins schedule, if they don't beat the Jets in week 1, I don't see them winning a game until week 7 at Baltimore. Then after that, I would say they could beat Oakland, KC, San Fran, and maybe St. Louis.

September 3, 2008  12:00 PM ET

I do believe the Dolphins will be a much better team this year. As for beating my Pats, I remember when the Pats were where the Dolphins are now and the Pats beat them. Anything is possible.

 
September 3, 2008  12:14 PM ET

I think 5 wins might be a little low, but I could see 6 or 7. Don't see them beating the Pats though.

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