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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. ==Offseason== On March 14, 2006, the Dolphins traded a 2nd 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 State wide 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 QB Joey Harrington, depending on his performance in the 2006–2007 season, the Lions will receive either a 5th or 6th 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. On August 12, Miami Lost 23–19 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first preseason game of the year. The Dolphin's pulled out starting QB Daunte Culpepper after throwing only two passes. (1–2 2yds) All of the opposing Jaguars touch downs came on plays longer than 25 yards. On August 14, the Dolphins signed free agent defensive tackle Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson, a former #1 overall draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals (1994), and had last played for the Detroit Lions. On August 14, perennial All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau (who had been with the Dolphins for three seasons until he was released in March 2006) announced his retirement after 16 years in the NFL. However, he would ev 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「2006 Miami Dolphins season」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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