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One reason every team can win Super Bowl 52

By John Buhler

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase looks on during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins: Adam Gase is becoming an elite head coach fast

While some people were skeptical at the time, the Miami Dolphins hire of Adam Gase was a slam-dunk. Gase is adept at getting the most out of his quarterbacks, will run the ball despite loving to pass and has the necessary discipline to thrive in a place like Miami.

To win at a high level with the Dolphins, a head coach needs to be keen in all three of those areas. Gase has QB Ryan Tannehill playing competently and saw his backup Matt Moore flourish in Week 15’s road win over the rival New York Jets.

Running the ball is equally important for the Dolphins to have continued success. Keep in mind who’s in their division in the AFC East: New York, New England and Buffalo. All three are cold-weather NFL cities. The ground game is massively important for Miami to win road games late in the season against division rivals.

Finally, Gase doesn’t tolerate lackadaisical efforts from his football players. Miami is fun, but football is business. Gase cut two offensive linemen who didn’t try against the Tennessee Titans earlier in the season. It’s early in his head coaching career, but Gase’s trajectory as a head coach has Miami as a dark horse Super Bowl contender as early as next season.

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