| 2006 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Owner | Wayne Huizenga |
| General manager | Randy Mueller |
| Head coach | Nick Saban |
| Home field | Dolphin Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 4th AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | DE Jason Taylor LB Zach Thomas |
| AP All-Pros | Jason Taylor |
The 2006 season was the Miami Dolphins' 37th season in the National Football League, their 41st overall, their second under general manager Randy Mueller and second and final under head coach Nick Saban.
The Dolphins had high expectations after winning their last six games of the 2005 season, and were picked by Sports Illustrated to reach Super Bowl XLI. [1] Instead, the Dolphins failed to improve on their 9–7 record in 2005, and they finished the 2006 season 6–10, which was just their second losing season since 1988. After the season, Dolphins coach Nick Saban abandoned his contract to coach college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite saying repeatedly that he would stay in Miami.
This season was also known for the Dolphins almost signing former San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees, as they were one of the two teams (the other being the New Orleans Saints) interested in acquiring the released quarterback. However the Dolphins later declined the idea after doctors informed them that Brees’ shoulder injury was too severe, and they ended up signing Daunte Culpepper instead.