But what unfolded was certainly not a Cinderella tale. Culpepper struggled to learn his new offense and get comfortable with the players around him. He struggled because his knee wasn't 100 percent and because he put so much pressure on himself to regain the Pro Bowl form he once had in Minnesota. With each passing game, Culpepper struggled to find a rhythm while trying to be everything the Dolphins had hoped. With the amount of sacks he took, it is clear Culpepper never became comfortable.

As I look into my crystal ball, I see a player, much like Pennington, who will be motivated to rise above the criticism. I believe that Culpepper, who will be 100 percent physically ready next season, will bring Miami back to the playoffs in 2007.