There were times when Thurman caught the ball and a Dolphins player just got him by the shoestring.

Even the Dolphins players said before the season and especially after that start that nothing short of reaching the Super Bowl would be a success for them.

Although the Dolphins were unable to match their 17-0 perfect season of 1972, many sports writers, fans, and Dolphins players themselves felt that the 1973 team was better.

Although Shula was relaxed and charming when dealing with the press, it was all an act; Dolphins players described him as "neurotic" and "absolutely crazy."

It was also the highest total for a Dolphins player at the position in more than two decades.

Dolphins players stayed overnight in California before N.F.L. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue made the decision to move the game to a neutral site.

Receiver Duriel Harris, who recorded 2 receptions for 15 yards, was the only other Dolphins player to catch a pass in the game besides Cefalo.

The following Dolphins players were allocated to and participated in NFL Europa in the spring:

Dolphins players received two weekly honors during the 2007 season.

No Dolphins player surpassed 100 receiving yards during the preseason, though wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. came closest at 97.