I hate to say it, but it's too little, too late for Miami. They are in a position where they basically need 2 outta 3 really good teams to falter (Jets, Pats, Steelers) and all the while Miami will have to run the table with games @NYJ and @NE still remaining.
It's too bad because I cannot believe how the Jests and Steelers have been pulling out some of their games lately. I differ from Sloanfield, I actually think the Pats are more likely to falter than the Jets. I think the Pat D is borderline terrible and they've been getting by with excellent coaching and offensive talent. However, history tells us that the Jets will ALWAYS find a way to ruin something good.
The Miami win @ Oakland was actually frustrating for me as a Dolphin fan because I have been SCREAMING for them to run the ball all season long. I think Ronnie Brown and Ricky equal the best backfield in the NFL, yet last week was the first time all season that both players saw 20+ carries. Miami is built to be your prototype 3-4 yards and a cloud of dust type of team but the offensive coaching staff will not embrace it. However, there is hope. That Defense is very young and starting to play amazing ball. Another year with Nolan on staff and the Phins D should be downright nasty in 2011. However, they still have to address the offense and fire Dan Henning. It's just not working.