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The Phinsider Mailbag opens today, with a question about the Miami Dolphins in the playoffs. Our question today comes from LeftWing13. Via email, he writes:
"The last time our Dolphins won a Playoff Game was in the 2000 NFL Season. How do you compare our current roster to that of 2000?"
Interesting question. Let's take a look. Below, I've listed the primary starters at each position from 2000 and the projected starter for the Dolphins in 2013. But, rather than give you a comparison of the two, I want to see what you all think. So, vote in the polls for each position, picking the better situation - the 2000 playoff winners or the 2013 team full of potential.
(PB = Pro Bowl, AP = All Pro for the 2000 season)
Quarterbacks:
2000
Jay Fiedler
2013
Ryan Tannehill
Running back:
2000
Lamar Smith
2013
Lamar Miller
Fullback:
2000
Rob Konrad
2013
Jorvorskie Lane
Wide Receivers:
2000
Oronde Gadsden, Leslie Shepherd
2013
Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline
Tight ends:
2000
Hunter Goodwin
2013
Dustin Keller
Left Tackle:
2000
Richmond Webb
2013
Jonathan Martin
Left Guard:
2000
Mark Dixon
2013
Richie Incognito
Center:
2000
Tim Ruddy (PB)
2013
Mike Pouncey
Right Guard:
2000
Kevin Donnalley
2013
John Jerry
Right Tackle:
2000
Todd Wade (R)
2013
Tyson Clabo
Left Defensive End:
2000
Kenny Mixon (Trace Armstrong - PB)
2013
Cameron Wake
Left Defensive Tackle:
2000
Tim Bowens
2013
Randy Starks
Right Defensive Tackle:
2000
Daryl Gardener
2013
Paul Soliai
Right Defensive End:
2000
Jason Taylor (PB, AP)
2013
Jared Odrick
Strongside Linebacker:
2000
Derrick Rodgers
2013
Koa Misi
Middle Linebacker:
2000
Zach Thomas (PB)
2013
Dannell Ellerbe
Weakside Linebacker:
2000
Robert Jones
2013
Philip Wheeler
Left Cornerback:
2000
Patrick Surtain
2013
Richard Marshall
Right Cornerback:
2000
Sam Madison (PB, AP)
2013
Brent Grimes
Strong Safety:
2000
Brian Walker
2013
Reshad Jones
Free Safety:
2000
Brock Marion (PB)
2013
Chris Clemons
Kicker:
2000
Olindo Mare
2013
Caleb Sturgis
Punter:
2000
Matt Turk
2013
Brandon Fields
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