Does the Miami Dolphin’s trade for Brandon Marshall make the Fins a legitimate contender in the AFC East this season? Maybe. Let’s take a look. The Dolphins went 7-9 last year, but did show some promise. Miami lost there last three games of the year by less than a touchdown. Had the Dolphins found a way to win those final trio of games against Tennessee, Houston, and Pittsburgh, they would’ve been a playoff team. Chad Henne is still a young quarterback, but he showed some progress throughout the season. The Dolphins already have a talented young receiver/kick returner in Ted Ginn Jr. and adding Marshall to the mix could really cause defense problems. Davone Bess led the team in receptions last season with 76 catches, but had only two touchdowns. The Fins also saw the rebirth of Ricky Williams last season, with the controversial running back rushing for over 1, 000 yards. Williams teammate Ronnie Brown also added 638 yards on the ground last season and scored 8 touchdowns. Add Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Long to the mix and Miami’s offense looks pretty solid for next year. If the Dolphins can improve their defense they could give the Patriots, Jets, and Buffalo Bills some serious problems this year.