2006 Miami Dolphins season
| 2006 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Nick Saban |
| Owner | Wayne Huizenga |
| Home field | Dolphin Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 4th AFC East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 2 |
The 2006 Miami Dolphins season began with the team trying to improve on their 9–7 record in 2005. Instead, they finished the season 6–10 after being hyped by some to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, and saw their coach Nick Saban abandon his contract to coach college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
On March 14, 2006, the Dolphins traded a second-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings to acquire quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Miami also acquired tackle L. J. Shelton from Cleveland and cornerback Will Allen from the New York Giants, replacing longtime Dolphin Sam Madison, who had taken Allen's old spot with the Giants.
In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Dolphins used their first pick on Tennessee safety Jason Allen. They then used their next pick on Arizona Statewide receiver Derek Hagan. The rest of their picks included Washington offensive tackle Joe Toledo, Texas State/San Marcos defensive lineman Fred Evans, Texas defensive tackle Rodrique Wright, and Auburn wide receiver Devin Aromashodu.
On May 12, 2006, the Dolphins completed a trade with the Detroit Lions for quarterback Joey Harrington; depending on his performance in the 2006–2007 season, the Lions will receive either a fifth- or a sixth-round pick. They also signed Marcus Vick (ex-Virginia Tech quarterback and younger brother of Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick) to a contract after he attended their annual rookie mini-camp.
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