Test Your Knowledge On NFL - Miami Dolphins

1. What is the name of the Dolphin's mascot?

Flip

Flipper

Fins

T.D.

T.D. is the name of the Dolphin's mascot.

Explanation

T.D. is the name of the Dolphin's mascot.

2. In 2006 the Miami Dolphins signed which running back who helped lead the special teams unit in 2005 with 16 tackles?

Will Allen

Sammy Morris

Michael Lehan

Travis Minor

Sammy Morris is the correct answer because he was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2006 and had previously helped lead the special teams unit with 16 tackles in 2005. This suggests that Morris had a strong performance on special teams and was valued enough by the Dolphins to be signed for the following season.

Explanation

Sammy Morris is the correct answer because he was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2006 and had previously helped lead the special teams unit with 16 tackles in 2005. This suggests that Morris had a strong performance on special teams and was valued enough by the Dolphins to be signed for the following season.

3. How many total passing yards did the Miami Dolphins have in 2005?

2,424

3,235

2,915

3,300

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins had a total of 3,300 passing yards.

Explanation

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins had a total of 3,300 passing yards.

4. How many yards was Donnie Jones' longest punt in 2005 for the Miami Dolphins?

60 Yards

63 Yards

56 Yards

58 Yards

In 2005, Donnie Jones' longest punt for the Miami Dolphins was 63 yards.

Explanation

In 2005, Donnie Jones' longest punt for the Miami Dolphins was 63 yards.

5. Which one of the following quarterbacks was not chosen ahead of Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft?

Todd Blackledge

Tony Eason

Ken O'Brien

Dave Krieg

Dave Krieg was not chosen ahead of Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. This means that the other three quarterbacks, Todd Blackledge, Tony Eason, and Ken O'Brien, were selected before Marino.

Explanation

Dave Krieg was not chosen ahead of Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. This means that the other three quarterbacks, Todd Blackledge, Tony Eason, and Ken O'Brien, were selected before Marino.

6. Who had the most rushing touchdowns for the 2005 Dolphins?

Ronnie Brown

Chris Chambers

Ricky Williams

Gus Frerotte

Ricky Williams had the most rushing touchdowns for the 2005 Dolphins.

Explanation

Ricky Williams had the most rushing touchdowns for the 2005 Dolphins.

7. Which wide receiver signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2006 after only playing in only three NFL games since 2002?

Jason Willis

Marty Booker

Kelly Campbell

Frank Murphy

Frank Murphy is the correct answer because he signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2006 after only playing in three NFL games since 2002. This suggests that Murphy had limited experience in the NFL and had not been able to secure a long-term contract with any team until he joined the Dolphins.

Explanation

Frank Murphy is the correct answer because he signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2006 after only playing in three NFL games since 2002. This suggests that Murphy had limited experience in the NFL and had not been able to secure a long-term contract with any team until he joined the Dolphins.

8. How many defensive touchdowns were scored by the Miami Dolphins in 2005?

3

0

1

2

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins scored 1 defensive touchdown.

Explanation

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins scored 1 defensive touchdown.

9. How many games did the Miami Dolphins lose in a shut out game in 2005?

2

3

1

0

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins lost only one shutout game. This means that they were defeated by their opponent without scoring any points themselves.

Explanation

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins lost only one shutout game. This means that they were defeated by their opponent without scoring any points themselves.

10. How many 50+ yard field goals did Olindo Mare have in 2005 for the Miami Dolphins?

None

One

Three

Two

In 2005, Olindo Mare, playing for the Miami Dolphins, had one 50+ yard field goal.

Explanation

In 2005, Olindo Mare, playing for the Miami Dolphins, had one 50+ yard field goal.

11. Who ran the winning TD in overtime to defeat the Colts in the 2000 Wildcard Playoffs?

Karim Abdul-Jabbar

Dan Marino

Ricky Williams

Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith ran the winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the Colts in the 2000 Wildcard Playoffs.

Explanation

Lamar Smith ran the winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the Colts in the 2000 Wildcard Playoffs.

12. How many times were the Miami Dolphins' quarterbacks sacked in 2005?

35

26

49

16

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins' quarterbacks were sacked a total of 26 times. This indicates that the opposing team's defense successfully tackled or brought down the Dolphins' quarterbacks behind the line of scrimmage 26 times throughout the season.

Explanation

In 2005, the Miami Dolphins' quarterbacks were sacked a total of 26 times. This indicates that the opposing team's defense successfully tackled or brought down the Dolphins' quarterbacks behind the line of scrimmage 26 times throughout the season.

13. Who led the Miami Dolphins in interceptions for 2005?

Travares Tillman

Lance Schulters

Sam Madison

Yeremiah Bell

Lance Schulters led the Miami Dolphins in interceptions for 2005.

Explanation

Lance Schulters led the Miami Dolphins in interceptions for 2005.

14. With 494 passing attempts in 2005 for the Miami Dolphins, how many did Gus Frerotte complete?

344

296

257

264

In 2005, Gus Frerotte completed 257 passing attempts for the Miami Dolphins out of a total of 494 attempts.

Explanation

In 2005, Gus Frerotte completed 257 passing attempts for the Miami Dolphins out of a total of 494 attempts.

15. In 2006 the Miami Dolphins signed which former Jacksonville Jaguar safety?

Deke Cooper

Jack Hunt

Siddeeq Shrabazz

Yeremiah Bell

Deke Cooper is the correct answer because he was a former Jacksonville Jaguar safety who was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2006. Yeremiah Bell, Jack Hunt, and Siddeeq Shrabazz were not former Jacksonville Jaguar safeties and therefore not the correct answer.

Explanation

Deke Cooper is the correct answer because he was a former Jacksonville Jaguar safety who was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2006. Yeremiah Bell, Jack Hunt, and Siddeeq Shrabazz were not former Jacksonville Jaguar safeties and therefore not the correct answer.