John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

[The Answer]

Leave it to ESPN for a good laugh:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview07/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2997877

3. Miami Dolphins (20th)



Underestimate the Dolphins at your own risk. Sure, quarterback Trent Green looks shaky as he learns the changes new coach Cam Cameron has made to the offense since the two worked together in Washington. And yes, the offensive line looks horrible right now. Every play seems to break down, which forces Green to get rid of the ball quicker on pass plays when Ronnie Brown isn't having to dodge defenders on run plays.


But defensive coordinator Dom Capers has pieced together a solid unit. He knows how to put his defenders in position to stop the run and rush the quarterback. Dolphins GM Randy Mueller is doing his part by giving Capers some younger players to work into the mix.

Still, the key is Green. Once he gets up to speed, expect him to complete more than 60 percent of his passes while increasing the team's scoring average from 16.3 points last season to more than 20 a game this year. If the Dolphins take advantage of one of the conference's easier schedules, they could challenge the Jets for second place in the AFC East.



~The Answer

[Scumbag College]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Wow, Miami being picked as a team to watch in the preseason. That's a first.

[Nighthawk]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Yeah, they're a sleeper team...or should I say a team that will put you to sleep with how bad they are?

[TacklingDummy]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

My sleeper is the Raiders.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Clayton has always had a hard on for the Phins. Nothing new.

[mikemac2001]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

My sleeper is the Raiders.

Solid Defense and i believe with Culpepper they can actually score some points.

I really think he will bounce back and probally get another starter job somewhere after this year.

i dont like the dude but i think miami's weak Oline and his injury were most of the reasons he fell on his face.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Solid Defense and i believe with Culpepper they can actually score some points.

I really think he will bounce back and probally get another starter job somewhere after this year.

i dont like the dude but i think miami's weak Oline and his injury were most of the reasons he fell on his face.

Plus their out of division games are against the Lions, Texans, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Jags, Bears, and Titans. That's not really that tough.

[patmoran2006]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Sleepers = Texans and Packers-- ESPECIALLY the Packers

[mikemac2001]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Plus their out of division games are against the Lions, Texans, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Jags, Bears, and Titans. That's not really that tough.

Thats like a hot chick naked on your bed

[BillsFever21]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

If it was the Bills it would be a genius posts but because it's the Dolphins it's funny? What makes us much, if any, better then the Dolphins? They won 6 games last year with Joey Harrington and Cleo Lemon as their QB's. Green isn't very good anymore but he's better then them.

They have a great defense. Our defense is a joke this year. Both of our OL's isn't very good. Our only upgrade at WR is Evans. Ronnie Brown is a steady RB.

The Dolphins won't be good but they will suck just about as much as we will.

[tat2dmike77]

Re: John Clayton's 'sleeper teams'

Harrington will make atlanta say "Mike who?"