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The 2000 Miami Dolphins season was the first under head coach Dave Wannstedt and the first since 1982 without Dan Marino on the opening day roster.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2000 season marked the first under head coach Dave Wannstedt and the first since 1982 without Dan Marino on the opening day roster, as he had announced his retirement.
Jimmy Johnson was named the new head coach for the Miami Dolphins on January 16, 2000, succeeding Dave Wannstedt.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Wannstedt was named the new head coach, succeeding Jimmy Johnson, who retired on January 16, 2000.
Dan Marino led the Dolphins to ten playoff appearances and won one Super Bowl during his career.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dan Marino led the Dolphins to ten playoff appearances and one Super Bowl XIX appearance, but he holds the distinction of being the winningest quarterback never to have won a Super Bowl.
Jay Fiedler, formerly of the Jacksonville Jaguars, took over as the starting quarterback after Dan Marino's retirement.
Answer: True
Explanation: Jay Fiedler, who previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, succeeded Dan Marino as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
Running back Thurman Thomas was a key addition to the Dolphins roster in 2000, joining from the Bills.
Answer: True
Explanation: Thurman Thomas, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, was indeed a key addition to the Miami Dolphins roster during the 2000 offseason.
Wide receiver Yatil Green and safety Shawn Wooden were among the key players who joined the Dolphins in the 2000 offseason.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wide receiver Yatil Green and safety Shawn Wooden were among the key players who departed from the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 offseason, not joined.
The Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Todd Wade in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Todd Wade in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft, not the first round.
The 2000 Miami Dolphins roster included quarterbacks Jay Fiedler, Damon Huard, and Mike Quinn.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2000 Miami Dolphins roster included Jay Fiedler, Damon Huard, and Mike Quinn as quarterbacks.
Oronde Gadsden and Tony Martin were among the primary running backs for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oronde Gadsden and Tony Martin were listed as wide receivers, not primary running backs, for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Olindo Mare was the punter and Matt Turk was the kicker for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Answer: False
Explanation: Olindo Mare was the kicker and Matt Turk was the punter for the 2000 Miami Dolphins, not the other way around.
The 2000 season marked the Miami Dolphins' 35th overall season in the National Football League.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2000 season was the franchise's 31st season in the National Football League, though it was their 35th overall season.
Who was appointed as the new head coach for the Miami Dolphins for the 2000 season?
Answer: Dave Wannstedt
Explanation: Dave Wannstedt was appointed as the new head coach for the Miami Dolphins for the 2000 season, succeeding Jimmy Johnson.
Which legendary quarterback announced his retirement prior to the 2000 Miami Dolphins season?
Answer: Dan Marino
Explanation: Legendary quarterback Dan Marino announced his retirement prior to the 2000 Miami Dolphins season, marking a significant transition for the team.
From which team did Jay Fiedler join the Miami Dolphins to become the starting quarterback?
Answer: Jacksonville Jaguars
Explanation: Jay Fiedler joined the Miami Dolphins from the Jacksonville Jaguars to take over as the starting quarterback after Dan Marino's retirement.
Which of the following players was NOT an addition to the Miami Dolphins roster during the 2000 offseason?
Answer: Terrell Buckley
Explanation: Terrell Buckley was among the significant players who departed from the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 offseason, not an addition.
Which player was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft?
Answer: Todd Wade
Explanation: Offensive tackle Todd Wade was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (53rd pick) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Which player was NOT listed as a quarterback on the 2000 Miami Dolphins roster?
Answer: Dan Marino
Explanation: The 2000 Miami Dolphins roster listed Jay Fiedler, Damon Huard, and Mike Quinn as quarterbacks. Dan Marino had retired prior to the season.
Which of the following was a primary running back for the 2000 Miami Dolphins?
Answer: Lamar Smith
Explanation: Lamar Smith was listed among the primary running backs for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Which player was listed as a wide receiver on the 2000 Miami Dolphins roster?
Answer: O. J. McDuffie
Explanation: O. J. McDuffie was listed as a wide receiver on the 2000 Miami Dolphins roster.
Who was the starting center for the 2000 Miami Dolphins?
Answer: Tim Ruddy
Explanation: Tim Ruddy was listed as a center for the 2000 Miami Dolphins offensive line.
Which of the following players was a middle linebacker for the 2000 Miami Dolphins?
Answer: Zach Thomas
Explanation: Zach Thomas was listed as a middle linebacker for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Who was the punter for the 2000 Miami Dolphins?
Answer: Matt Turk
Explanation: Matt Turk was the punter for the 2000 Miami Dolphins, while Olindo Mare handled kicking duties.
The Dolphins achieved a 6–2 record by the halfway point of the 2000 regular season, with both losses being by large margins.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dolphins achieved a 6–2 record by the halfway point, but their two losses during this period were by small margins, not large ones.
The Miami Dolphins finished the 2000 regular season with an 11–5 record, securing their first AFC East title since 1994.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins concluded the 2000 regular season with an 11–5 record, marking their best performance since 1992 and securing their first AFC East title since 1994.
The Miami Dolphins had a perfect 4-0 preseason record in 2000.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins concluded their 2000 preseason with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, not a perfect 4-0 record.
During halftime of the Week 3 game, Dan Marino's number 13 jersey was retired and a life-size statue of him was unveiled.
Answer: True
Explanation: During halftime of the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dan Marino's number 13 jersey was retired, and a life-size statue of him was unveiled at Pro Player Stadium.
The Dolphins' defense allowed only one touchdown in their first four games of the 2000 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' defense was particularly strong in the early part of the 2000 season, becoming the first NFL team that year to allow only one touchdown in its first four games.
Jason Taylor's fumble recovery for a touchdown in Week 5 against the Bengals occurred in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jason Taylor's fumble recovery for a touchdown in Week 5 against the Bengals occurred as the clock expired in the second quarter, narrowing Cincinnati's lead at halftime, not in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
The 'Monday Night Miracle' in Week 8 saw the Dolphins lose to the Jets after leading 30–7 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Monday Night Miracle' in Week 8 was a dramatic game where the Dolphins, after leading the New York Jets 30–7 at the start of the fourth quarter, suffered a 40–37 overtime loss.
In Week 9, the Dolphins overcame a 17–0 deficit against the Green Bay Packers, scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter.
Answer: True
Explanation: In Week 9, the Miami Dolphins indeed overcame an early 17–0 deficit against the Green Bay Packers by scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead.
The Dolphins scored two touchdowns in Week 10 against the Lions before Detroit had a single offensive play, due to a kickoff return and an onside kick.
Answer: True
Explanation: In Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, the Miami Dolphins uniquely scored two touchdowns before Detroit had a single offensive play, achieved through an opening kickoff return and a successful onside kick.
In Week 11, the San Diego Chargers had three different quarterbacks throw interceptions against the Dolphins, a feat not seen since 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: In Week 11, the San Diego Chargers indeed had three different quarterbacks throw interceptions against the Dolphins, a rare occurrence not seen in the NFL since 1993.
Jay Fiedler played the entire Week 12 game against the New York Jets, despite a strong defensive effort by the Jets.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jay Fiedler was injured just 12 seconds into the Week 12 game against the New York Jets and was replaced by backup quarterback Damon Huard, thus not playing the entire game.
The Miami Dolphins finished second in the AFC East division for the 2000 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins finished first in the AFC East division for the 2000 season, securing their first AFC East title since 1994.
What was the Miami Dolphins' record at the halfway point of the 2000 regular season?
Answer: 6–2
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins achieved a 6–2 record by the halfway point of the 2000 regular season.
What was the Miami Dolphins' final regular season record in 2000?
Answer: 11–5
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins concluded the 2000 regular season with an 11–5 record, their best since the 1992 season.
Which division title did the Miami Dolphins secure in the 2000 season?
Answer: AFC East
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins secured their first AFC East title since 1994 during the 2000 season.
What was the final score of the Miami Dolphins' Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in 2000?
Answer: 23–0
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins secured a convincing 23–0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in their 2000 regular season opener.
What significant event occurred during halftime of the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens?
Answer: Dan Marino's number 13 jersey was retired.
Explanation: During halftime of the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens, a ceremony was held to retire Dan Marino's number 13 jersey and unveil a life-size statue of him.
How many touchdowns did the Miami Dolphins' defense allow in their first four games of the 2000 season?
Answer: One
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' defense allowed only one touchdown in their first four games of the 2000 season, conceding a total of just 22 points.
What was the key turning point in the Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Answer: Jason Taylor's fumble recovery for a touchdown at the end of the second quarter.
Explanation: Jason Taylor's fumble recovery for a touchdown as the clock expired in the second quarter was a key turning point in the Week 5 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, narrowing the lead and sparking a second-half surge.
What was the final score of the 'Monday Night Miracle' game in Week 8, where the Dolphins lost to the Jets?
Answer: 40–37
Explanation: The 'Monday Night Miracle' game in Week 8 concluded with the Dolphins losing to the Jets in overtime by a score of 40–37.
How did the Miami Dolphins initially overcome their 17–0 deficit against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9?
Answer: By scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter.
Explanation: In Week 9, the Miami Dolphins overcame an early 17–0 deficit against the Green Bay Packers by scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead.
What unique scoring sequence occurred at the start of the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions?
Answer: The Dolphins scored two touchdowns before Detroit had a single offensive play.
Explanation: At the start of the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions, the Miami Dolphins scored two touchdowns before Detroit had a single offensive play, achieved through an opening kickoff return and a successful onside kick.
What happened to Jay Fiedler early in the Week 12 game against the New York Jets?
Answer: He suffered an injury and was replaced by Damon Huard.
Explanation: Jay Fiedler suffered an injury just 12 seconds into the Week 12 game against the New York Jets and was subsequently replaced by backup quarterback Damon Huard.
The Dolphins' playoff run in 2000 ended with a wild card round loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Dolphins defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Wild Card round, but their playoff run ended with a loss to the Oakland Raiders in the Divisional round.
As of the 2025 season, the Dolphins' 2000 wild card win against the Colts remains their most recent playoff victory.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of the 2025 season, the Miami Dolphins' victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the 2000 wild card round is indeed their most recent playoff win.
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23–17 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card game.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins indeed defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23–17 in overtime during the AFC Wild Card game.
The Miami Dolphins were shut out 27–0 by the Oakland Raiders in their 2000 Divisional Playoff game.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' playoff journey in 2000 concluded with a 27–0 shutout loss to the Oakland Raiders in the Divisional Playoff game.
Seven Miami Dolphins players were selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl, including both starting cornerbacks.
Answer: False
Explanation: While seven Miami Dolphins players were selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl, only one starting cornerback, Sam Madison, was among them, not both.
Against which team did the Miami Dolphins win their Wild Card round game in the 2000 playoffs?
Answer: Indianapolis Colts
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins won their Wild Card round game in the 2000 playoffs against the Indianapolis Colts.
What was the outcome of the Miami Dolphins' Divisional Playoff game in 2000?
Answer: They lost 27–0 to the Oakland Raiders.
Explanation: The Miami Dolphins' Divisional Playoff game in 2000 resulted in a 27–0 shutout loss to the Oakland Raiders.
As of the 2025 season, the Dolphins' most recent playoff win occurred in which year?
Answer: 2000
Explanation: As of the 2025 season, the Miami Dolphins' most recent playoff victory was in 2000, during the Wild Card round against the Indianapolis Colts.
Which defensive lineman was selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl?
Answer: Trace Armstrong
Explanation: Defensive End Trace Armstrong was among the seven Miami Dolphins players selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl.
Who set a Miami Dolphins club record for rushing yards in the AFC Wild Card game against the Indianapolis Colts?
Answer: Lamar Smith
Explanation: Lamar Smith set a Miami Dolphins club record by rushing for 209 yards on 40 attempts in the AFC Wild Card game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Which of the following players was selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl?
Answer: Sam Madison
Explanation: Cornerback Sam Madison was one of seven Miami Dolphins players selected for the 2001 Pro Bowl.
Eddie Jones was the owner and chairman of the board for the Miami Dolphins in 2000.
Answer: False
Explanation: Eddie Jones served as the President and Chief Operating Officer, while Wayne Huizenga was the owner and chairman of the board for the Miami Dolphins in 2000.
Mike Shula served as the offensive coordinator for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Answer: False
Explanation: Chan Gailey served as the offensive coordinator for the 2000 Miami Dolphins, while Mike Shula was the quarterbacks coach.
Jim Bates was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Jim Bates indeed served as the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 season.
Who was the owner and chairman of the board for the Miami Dolphins in 2000?
Answer: Wayne Huizenga
Explanation: Wayne Huizenga held the positions of owner and chairman of the board for the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 season.
Who served as the offensive coordinator for the 2000 Miami Dolphins?
Answer: Chan Gailey
Explanation: Chan Gailey served as the offensive coordinator for the 2000 Miami Dolphins.
Who was the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 season?
Answer: Jim Bates
Explanation: Jim Bates served as the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins during the 2000 season.