The defense ranked 25th in points allowed, which must be improved upon in 2010 if the Dolphins are to come back to playoff status
. The highly respected Mike Nolan takes over as defensive coordinator for the fired Paul Pasqualoni, however, which means improvement is expected. With the gambling public's attention focused on the Jets and Patriots in NFL predictions, the Dolphins could offer excellent betting value, especially early in the season. With Marshall and Nolan added to the team, Miami may be back in the post season for 2010 and as a profitable commodity on the board.