"The Dolphins offense is settling into something of a groove lately, and the defense didn't allow a touchdown last week and hasn't given up more than 17 points in three weeks. Sure, they're still in the cellar …

… But for the moment, things are looking brighter for Tony Sparano's team.

That's great news for the players, the coaches and their families, but even the best salesman can't sell that to the long-suffering Miami fan who, for weeks, nurtured the idea of drafting Andrew Luck next year."