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Here's how Miami gets it done.

MIMAI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins opened the season and the Mike McDaniel era in rousing fashion with Sunday’s 20-7 victory over AFC East rival New England at Hard Rock Stadium.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jaelan Phillips has the potential to become a star pass rusher in his second season. Emmanuel Ogbah is fresh off his new long-term contract. Melvin Ingram was the big defensive acquisition in the offseason. And don’t forget about Andrew Van Ginkel.

The plan wasn't to have him participate to the level that he did.

There weren't many new pieces added, but the unit could still get better.

The young linebacker continues to be great off the field.

We've all been there.

The Bills have had their number in recent years.

The Miami Dolphins have been submerged in mediocrity for the past two decades, no matter who was running the franchise (seven different executives and general managers), coaching the team (eight non-interim head coaches), or quarterbacking it (10 who have started 10 or more games) during that stretch.