Well, it’s official. The Miami Dolphins didn’t just win March, as they often have in free agency through the years, but they’ve won August and early September, too. Now it’s Jon Gruden climbing on the bandwagon.

“I think this is the year the Dolphins win the AFC East,’’ he said on ESPN’s Mike & Mike radio show. “I saw them manhandle New England last year in the opening game. I think Tannehill is coming into his own. It’s his fourth year. Joe Philbin has been there four years.

“They’ve added Ndamukong Suh on defense. They can close you out if they get a lead with this pass rush. Cameron Wake. Olivier Vernon. They have some guys that can rush the passer.

“I like Miami a lot. If they can get off to a good start and get this pass rush involved in the fourth quarter of games, I think Miami can win 10 to 12 games this year.”

On Tuesday, with decidedly less attention in a video with teammate Chris Perkins, I also picked the Dolphins to win the AFC East. Is this optimism warranted considering the Patriots have won 12 of the past 14 division titles? Or like Nick Saban’s final year of 2006 (Sports Illustrated picking them to make the Super Bowl spoke of the optimism) is there a hard fall ahead?

2. The top question about the Dolphins for me is if Joe Philbin is past his learning curve as an NFL coach and brings impact to the position. I wrote about Philbin in my column today. And it's an odd statement to say he's on the cusp of doing what great coaches like Jimmy Johnson and Nick Saban didn't - develop a quarterback - yet also has made some fundamental mistakes for any coach. Has he learned? Does he now know what he's doing? That's one question this season will answer.

3. Serena Williams is moving toward the crowning moment of her great career at the U.S. Open, and it should be something to watch.

4. What happened to U.S. men's soccer? Losing to Brazil isn't a surprise. But losing 4-1 and barely challenging? It seems the October match against Mexico will be a referendum on Jurgen Klinsmann as coach.

5. Quote of the day: "You've got to trust your eyes." - Joe Philbin on keeping two rookie kickers.