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1.

Which Pro Bowl linebacker did the Dolphins take in the 1991 draft?
- A.
  
  Gene Williams
- B.
  
  Roland Smith
- C.
  
  Bryan Cox
- D.
  
  Aaron Carver
Correct Answer
C. Bryan Cox

Explanation
Bryan Cox is the correct answer because he was taken by the Dolphins in the 1991 draft.

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2.

Which team defeated the Dolphins in the 1992 AFC Championship Game?
- A.
  
  Atlanta Falcons
- B.
  
  Phoenix Cardinals
- C.
  
  Buffalo Bills
- D.
  
  Los Angeles Rams
Correct Answer
C. Buffalo Bills

Explanation
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Dolphins in the 1992 AFC Championship Game.

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3.

Who became the new majority owner of the Dolphins in 1994?
- A.
  
  Wayne Huizenga
- B.
  
  Stephen Ross
- C.
  
  Eddie Jones
- D.
  
  Tim Robbie
Correct Answer
A. Wayne Huizenga

Explanation
Wayne Huizenga became the new majority owner of the Dolphins in 1994.

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4.

Which Head Coach of the Dolphins retired following the 1995 season?
- A.
  
  Chuck Noll
- B.
  
  Mike Ditka
- C.
  
  Tom Landry
- D.
  
  Don Shula
Correct Answer
D. Don Shula

Explanation
Don Shula is the correct answer because he retired following the 1995 season as the head coach of the Dolphins.

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5.

Who became the Dolphins' new Head Coach for the 1996 season?
- A.
  
  Jimmy Johnson
- B.
  
  Todd Bowles
- C.
  
  Nick Saban
- D.
  
  Cam Cameron
Correct Answer
A. Jimmy Johnson

Explanation
Jimmy Johnson became the Dolphins' new Head Coach for the 1996 season.

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6.

Which Dolphins linebacker made his first Pro Bowl in 1999?
- A.
  
  Dorian Brew
- B.
  
  Shane Burton
- C.
  
  Shawn Wooden
- D.
  
  Zach Thomas
Correct Answer
D. Zach Thomas

Explanation
Zach Thomas made his first Pro Bowl in 1999.

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7.

Which Dolphins running back made the Pro Bowl after racking up 1853 rushing yards in 2002?
- A.
  
  Jay Fiedler
- B.
  
  Travis Minor
- C.
  
  Ricky Williams
- D.
  
  Ray Lucas
Correct Answer
C. Ricky Williams

Explanation
Ricky Williams made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1853 yards in 2002. This indicates that he had a highly successful season and was recognized for his performance by being selected for the Pro Bowl.

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8.

Who did Dan Marino surpass to claim the record for the most NFL career pass completions?
- A.
  
  Joe Namath
- B.
  
  Fran Tarkenton
- C.
  
  Joe Montana
- D.
  
  Johnny Unitas
Correct Answer
B. Fran Tarkenton

Explanation
Dan Marino surpassed Fran Tarkenton to claim the record for the most NFL career pass completions.

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9.

In what year did quarterback Dan Marino set the record for most yards passing in a single season?
- A.
  
  1986
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1982
Correct Answer
B. 1984

Explanation
In 1984, quarterback Dan Marino set the record for the most yards passing in a single season.

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10.

Who led the Miami Dolphins in rushing in their inaugural season in 1966?
- A.
  
  Joe Auer
- B.
  
  Cookie Gilchrist
- C.
  
  Billy Joe
- D.
  
  Rick Casares
Correct Answer
A. Joe Auer

Explanation
Joe Auer led the Miami Dolphins in rushing in their inaugural season in 1966.

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11.

Who has never played running back for the Miami Dolphins?
- A.
  
  Keith Byars
- B.
  
  Joe Hardy
- C.
  
  Bobby Humphrey
- D.
  
  Sammie Smith
Correct Answer
B. Joe Hardy

Explanation
The question asks for a player who has never played running back for the Miami Dolphins. Among the given options, Keith Byars, Bobby Humphrey, and Sammie Smith have all played running back for the Dolphins at some point in their careers. Therefore, the correct answer is Joe Hardy, as he has never played running back for the Miami Dolphins.

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12.

What was ironic about the game where Dan Marino became the first to pass for 60,000?
- A.
  
  He Did It In Hometown Pittsburgh
- B.
  
  He Threw It To Wrong Receiver
- C.
  
  He Completed Only One Pass
- D.
  
  He Did It Against Old College Coach
Correct Answer
C. He Completed Only One Pass

Explanation
The irony in Dan Marino becoming the first to pass for 60,000 yards is that despite achieving this milestone, he only completed one pass in the game. This is unexpected and ironic because one would assume that a quarterback who throws for such a significant number of yards would have a more successful passing performance in a game where he achieves this milestone.

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13.

Who caught Dan Marino's TD pass that broke Tarkenton's all-time TD pass record?
- A.
  
  Keith Byars
- B.
  
  Bernie Parmalee
- C.
  
  Mark Clayton
- D.
  
  Irving Fryar
Correct Answer
A. Keith Byars

Explanation
Keith Byars caught Dan Marino's TD pass that broke Tarkenton's all-time TD pass record.

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14.

Which player was not a member of the 1983 class of legendary NFL quarterbacks with Dan Marino?
- A.
  
  Todd Blackledge
- B.
  
  Boomer Esiason
- C.
  
  Jim Kelly
- D.
  
  Kenny O'Brien
Correct Answer
B. Boomer Esiason

Explanation
Boomer Esiason was not a member of the 1983 class of legendary NFL quarterbacks with Dan Marino. The 1983 class of quarterbacks included Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, and Kenny O'Brien, but not Esiason.

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15.

Which of these was not a single-season record set by Dan Marino in 1984?
- A.
  
  Attempts (564)
- B.
  
  Touchdowns (48)
- C.
  
  Completions (362)
- D.
  
  Yards (5,084)
Correct Answer
A. Attempts (564)

Explanation
In 1984, Dan Marino set multiple single-season records, including touchdowns (48), completions (362), and yards (5,084). However, the record for attempts was not set by Marino in that year. This means that Marino did not have the most attempts in a single season in 1984.

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Ultimate Quiz On NFL - Miami Dolphins

Which Pro Bowl linebacker did the Dolphins take in the 1991 draft?

Which team defeated the Dolphins in the 1992 AFC Championship Game?

Who became the new majority owner of the Dolphins in 1994?

Which Head Coach of the Dolphins retired following the 1995 season?

Who became the Dolphins' new Head Coach for the 1996 season?

Which Dolphins linebacker made his first Pro Bowl in 1999?

Which Dolphins running back made the Pro Bowl after racking up 1853 rushing yards in 2002?

Who did Dan Marino surpass to claim the record for the most NFL career pass completions?

In what year did quarterback Dan Marino set the record for most yards passing in a single season?

Who led the Miami Dolphins in rushing in their inaugural season in 1966?

Who has never played running back for the Miami Dolphins?

What was ironic about the game where Dan Marino became the first to pass for 60,000?

Who caught Dan Marino's TD pass that broke Tarkenton's all-time TD pass record?

Which player was not a member of the 1983 class of legendary NFL quarterbacks with Dan Marino?

Which of these was not a single-season record set by Dan Marino in 1984?