Miami Dolphins All-Time Team

The Miami Dolphins have been around from 1966 and, for the most part, have been a consistently good franchise. As a result, the team has had plenty of star football players. Here are my picks for the best at each position.

Quarterback Dan Marino. One can certainly make a case for Bob Griese as he won two Super Bowls and Marino never won one. That's been the argument against Marino his whole career. There is no denying, however, that Marino is a top five Quarterback of all time and if he had won one Super Bowl, he could arguably be the best of all time.

Running Back Ricky Williams. I hope you were not expecting Sammie Smith or John Avery! Ricky upset many fans when he shockingly retired after the 2003 season but it is hard to overlook all of the contributions he has made through his Dolphins career, even coming back to regain form the last couple of years.

Fullback Larry Csonka. The best runner the team has had. This Hall of Famer was at the forefront of the early 1970s dynasty team.

Wide Receiver Paul Warfield, Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. Warfield, another Hall of Famer, is the best Wide Receiver the team has ever had. You can't leave off the Mark Brothers.

Tight End Jim Mandich. A fan favorite for his play, public ripping of former Dolphins coach Nick Saban and his "Alright, Miami!" cheer. Get well, Mad Dog.

Left Tackle Richmond Webb. Just ask Bruce Smith. He successfully protected Marino's blind side for many years.

Left Guard Bob Kuechenberg. He is a borderline Hall of Famer and his mouth is probably the reason why he isn't in. Apart of Miami's great line in the 1970s.

Center Dwight Stephenson. It's tough to leave out Jim Langer but he had Kuechenberg and Little at his side.

Right Guard Larry Little. This Hall of Famer is Miami's best offensive lineman of all time.

Right Tackle Norm Evans. This position is somewhat of a revolving door, but Evans edges out guys like Todd Wade.

Defensive Ends Jason Taylor and Trace Armstrong. Jason Taylor is Miami's best defensive player of all time. The other end was tough to figure but Armstrong had some very good years with the team, albeit at the benefit of having Taylor on the other side.

Defensive Tackles Tim Bowens and Manny Fernandez. Bowens made Zach Thomas' job easier for a lot of years. Fernandez was the real MVP of Superbowl VII.

Linebackers Zach Thomas, Nick Buoniconti and AJ Duhe. I know Thomas and Buoniconti are at the same position but you can't leave off either guy. Duhe edges out a few others as the third backer.

Cornerbacks Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain. These two Pro Bowlers played together for many years and were on some good defensive squads.

Safeties Jake Scott and Dick Anderson. Both safeties played together, much like the two cornerbacks. They certainly held their ground on "The No-Name Defense."

Kicker Olindo Mare. Mare had some very good years before the infield dirt started to ruin his career.

Punter Reggie Roby. Arguably the best punter of all time. Gone far too soon.

Coach Don Shula. No contest.