The 2008 Miami Dolphins completed one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history, improving from 1-15 to an 11-5 record and clinching the AFC East title. Led by first-year head coach Tony Sparano and Comeback Player of the Year Chad Pennington, the team revolutionized the league with the innovative Wildcat formation. The season was highlighted by a dominant victory over the New England Patriots and featured standout performances from running back Ronnie Brown and rookie offensive lineman Jake Long, earning the Dolphins their first playoff berth since 2001. The first player to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year twice, Chad Pennington was an exceptionally accurate quarterback who led both the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins to AFC East division titles during his 11-season career.