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They spoke this summer of wanting to be something more than a good defense, which was how they assessed themselves in 2008.

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Tom Brady and Randy Moss connected on two highlight-reel plays and the New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins' revived wildcat offense for a 27-17 win Sunday.

The strange part, the fun part, the part he never expected to say is how it feels sometimes like he never left.

You are what your record says you are. That's a legendary Bill Parcells -ism that defines teams in the NFL, separating them from winners and losers.

By BRIAN MACPHERSON 5 hours, 31 minutes ago FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Stephen Neal harbors no illusions about his job description -- or the lack of glamour involved.

Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Channing Crowder practiced with limitations for the second straight day in nearly two weeks, and is optimistic he'll play in Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the New England Patriots .

Nose tackle Paul Soliai , coming off a career-best six-tackle game against the Jets , lost two relatives in the tsunami that struck his native American Samoa in late September.

Things keep looking up for Dolphins receiver Ted Ginn Jr. On the same day he was named the AFC's special teams player of the week for his pair of 100-yard touchdown returns, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Ginn won't be only a kick returner and occasional receiver.

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The Dolphins defense got big plays from Randy Starks and Jason Taylor to avoid blowing a big lead for the second week in a row.

A year ago at this same juncture of the season, the Miami Dolphins , fresh off a 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens , occupied last place in the AFC East and trailed the division-leading Buffalo Bills by three games.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder missed his third consecutive practice on Friday with a shoulder injury and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Jeff Darlington looks at two Dolphins rookies who will need to step up and play like vets if Miami hopes to return to the playoffs.

Miami Dolphins receiver Ted Ginn Jr.'s status as a starter has become a hot topic, although he's not contributing to the conversation.

You can think about what might have been, had the Dolphins held a 21-point lead, rather than giving up 22 points in the final quarter and falling 46-34 to the Saints on Sunday.

This is why they call the job a pressure cooker. Stuff melts. Like your thoughts.

When Tim Bowens makes requests, it's wise to honor them. "Ask him," Bowens said.

This would be a good time for the Miami Dolphins to unveil the defensive equivalent of the wildcat, whatever that might be.

Coach Sean Payton served on the staff of Miami Exec. VP-football operations Bill Parcells with Dallas from 2003-05, working with Dolphins coach Tony Sparano, asst.