ESPN ranks Dolphins behind 60 professional, 14 NFL franchises, but it’s progress

Talk about average. But it’s better than being horrible. Despite a historic turnaround and AFC East title in 2008, the Miami Dolphins remain in the middle of the pack as an NFL and sports franchise, according to ESPN The Magazine’s seventh annual Ultimate Standings report. ESPN The Mag ranks the Dolphins 61st among 122 major North American professional sports franchises and 15th out of 32 NFL teams – or basically right in the middle of each list. Click here to see NFL teams. But it could have been a lot worse. A year ago , the Dolphins finished 108th. Among AFC East rivals this year, Miami rank second to the Patriots (19th overall), while the Bills (91st) and Jets (103rd) have a long way to go. Last year, the Dolphins ranked last in the division. Ratings are compiled based on eight categories, with the Dolphins ranking 30th in coaching (up from 115th in 2008), 40th in players (up

from 106th), 52nd in ownership (up from 73rd), 57th in fan relations (up from 99th), 61st in “title track,” or championships won in lifetime of fans (84th in 2008), 68th in affordability (up from 96th), 87th in stadium experience (a 10-spot gain and something owner Stephen M. Ross is intent to improve) and 92nd in bang for the buck (wins during the past three years per revenues directly from fan), up from 119th last year. The Patriots ranked in the top 10 in three categories: coaching (2nd to San Antonio Spurs), title track (6th) and players (7th). The Bills ranked 7th in affordability, but didn’t crack the top 100 in five categories, including coaching (115th). The Jets ranked in the top 50 in just one category, oddly checking in at No. 45 in coaching with rookie head coach Rex Ryan.

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ESPN ranks Dolphins behind 60 professional, 14 NFL franchises, but it’s progress

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