Miami Dolphins Give Themselves a Chance in the AFC East

Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) is blocked by Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Dolphins were not to be left behind in the AFC East, making their big free agent splash. First, there was the trade heard around the NFL world with LeSean McCoy going from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Buffalo Bills for inside linebacker Kiko Alonzo. Soon after, the New York Jets sent a fifth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for receiver Brandon Marshall.

The Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, who need little more than to keep their team together. They did some of that today by re-signing safety Devin McCourty to a five-year, $47 million contract with $28 million guaranteed. So with the pressure on to keep up with the rest of the division, the Dolphins appear to be getting Ndamukong Suh, the big dog in free agency.

The record breaking deal is going to be for $19 million a year and and $60 million guaranteed. Many around the league are saying the Dolphins overpaid Suh and the move doesn’t make the Dolphins AFC West Champions. To that, I say, no move wins a division, winning games as a team during the season does but Suh will give the Dolphins a chance.

Turn the page to see how.