The Miami Dolphins were the good story of the 2008 NFL season. The team finished with a 1-15 regular season record in 2007 and was written off as possibly the worst football team of the decade. Things didn’t look much brighter heading into the 2008 season, nor did they look much better for Chad Pennington.

Regardless, the Dolphins somehow came together and became the Cinderella football team of 2008.
The Dolphins rode the wave of enthusiasm in the 2009 season and expected great things from an improved offense that would look to enjoy another successful football season.

Unfortunately, things started on a disappointing note for the Dolphins. Losing by 12 points to the Falcons in Atlanta was a blow to the team, even though Atlanta was the favorite to win the game. The Dolphins still hoped for a better result. No team wants to add 7 points in its season opener.

Seven points scored in one game against an average Falcons defense raised questions about the Dolphins’ offense and its effectiveness. Plus, every team in the AFC East looks good, which makes things even more competitive for Miami this season. The Jets, Bills and, naturally, the New England Patriots have all made bold statements and look strong in the regular season.

The Dolphins’ Week 2 matchup wasn’t much better, as a disheartening loss during the final minutes of the game left the team 0-2. The Colts are a tough opponent, but the Dolphins badly needed that win. Better luck next week maybe?