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NFL 2015: Team-by-team grades

By Matt Verderame

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after his team scores a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after his team scores a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins

Grade: F

What went right: Not much. Ryan Tannehill is likely to throw for more than 4,000 yards for a second straight season, but it is going to come in vein. Tannehill has a tremendous receiver in Jarvis Landry, but the rest of the offense is nothing to write home about. Lamar Miller did provide seven rushing touchdowns and has some wiggle, but the offensive line has been a problem once again.

What went wrong: Ndamukong Suh was brought in for $118 million over six years, the largest contract ever given to a defensive player. In his first season down on South Beach, Suh was a bust. The former All-Pro only racked up 4.5 sacks and failed to make the impact that Miami’s front office was looking for. The Dolphins were held to 27 sacks through the first 15 weeks of the season, one of the factors that got head coach Joe Philbin after four games.

Offseason expectations: There needs to be urgency for the Dolphins, who will likely be moving on from interim coach Dan Campbell in search of a long-term answer. Miami needs to use its talent and geography to lure a top-flight coach who can turn this team around. Frankly, the organization has been looking for a quality coach since Jimmy Johnson left in 1999.

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