The Dolphins just picked up a true number one receiver in Brandon Marshall. They gave up a second-round pick this year and what could amount to a second-round pick in the 2011 draft to the Broncos. This seems like a good deal for both teams to me.
The Dolphins needed to give Chad Henne some legitimate weapons on offense. He finished his first season of actual playing experience. When Chad Pennington injured his shoulder, Henne started the remaining 13 games on the schedule. He won seven games with relative no-names at receiver. (Ted Ginn, Greg Camarillo, and Devone Bess)
The wildcat made life easy for him early on, but when Ronnie Brown went down with an injury, the team had to revolve around Henne. For the circumstances he was given he did well.
Now a new season begins. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams only have so much left before the wall smacks them in the face. The Jets have loaded up on weapons for Mark Sanchez, acquiring Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes over the past two seasons. The Patriots must still be respected with an offense that is focused around Tom Brady and Randy Moss.
For the Dolphins to contend in the AFC East, they needed offense. Particularly in the passing game. They got that in Brandon Marshall.
Marshall produced similar numbers in 2008 and 2009. (100-plus passes and 1,200 yards) That's significant considering the Broncos switched offenses and quarterbacks.
The AFC East will certainly be a highly contested division for the 2010 season. It will definitely not be a gimme for any one team.
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