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Last offseason, the Dolphins signed Richard Marshall to a sizeable free agent deal to start at cornerback.

The Dolphins are totally new. They have new uniforms. They have a new logo. They've committed a whopping $204 million in new contracts this offseason with $91 million of that hefty sum guaranteed to 14 players.

Welcome to our latest edition of "Hope and Concern" in the AFC East. This is where we take an updated look at where teams in the division stand and provide a reason to be hopeful for 2013 and a reason to be concerned.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Mother's Day, a day when most of the NFL had their rookie mini camps.

The Dolphins have had one of the best offseasons that fans can remember. But, one more marquee signing would be icing on the cake.

Greg Z from Syracuse, N.Y., writes: Hi James, we have been Dolphins fans since we met Larry Csonka years ago.

The Miami Dolphins have filled their 90-man preseason roster. But, can we predict the 53 man roster? We can at least try.

Karlos Dansby made 134 combined tackles last year as Miami's inside linebacker but was cut as soon as Dannell Ellerbe was inked to a deal by the Dolphins.

The Miami Dolphins have had a very good offseason with their free-agent signings and draft picks.

Jeff Ireland has been on the hot seat for so long with the Miami Dolphins that you might think he is cold-blooded. For better or for worse, this is Ireland's last chance with the Dolphins.

November 11, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tackle Tyson Clabo against the New Orleans Saints prior to kickoff of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Fans WANT this guy to be an immediate star. We should EXPECT him to need some time to develop.

Miami Dolphins second-round pick Jamar Taylor fluidly went into his backpedal Friday, the first day of rookie minicamp.

I am going to take a look into the depth of the Dolphins defensive secondary. Why? Because it is the one area that got recently upgraded and hasn't been hammered to death.

But when the Dolphins' rookies convene over the next three days for a minicamp that is closed to the public, the coaches and front office will start gleaning insight into which of the healthy rookies will be ready to assume meaningful roles next season, and which of the low-round draft picks and undrafted rookies will prove worthy of a roster spot.

Nov. 15, 2012; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake celebrates a sack during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

The Dolphins drafted Dion Jordan with obvious intent to boost their pass rush. But what about their more subtle pursuits involving the former Duck? Jordan has been penciled in as the starting right defensive end for Miami, a likely truth come September.

Feb 25, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boise State defensive back Jamar Taylor catches a pass during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Miami Dolphins introduced their new team with a 7-9 season in 2012. If not for a missed field goal here or there, the record could easily be 9-7. Either way, further improvements needed to be made.

The NFL Draft is a huge event for football fans. The release of draft grades following the draft is almost as big.