Football Line

Brandon Marshall has made news this week when he disclosed a surgery he had this offseason. This week the star wide receiver told the Miami Dolphins he had hip surgery and will not be able to practice until training camp begins. Marshal was traded from the Broncos during the offseason and is expected to be a big part of the Dolphins offense and help young quarterback Chad Henne lead the team to the playoffs.

Injuries are key information when you bet on sports. The recent surgery disclosure may dampen some spirits among Dolphins management and the fans. With Marshall out at least until training camp, the team will go on without him during voluntary workouts and mandatory minicamp. Henne will not be able to begin working with what should be his number one target, and thus cannot develop a rapport.

The future of the Dolphins will have to wait, as they look to change from a run first offense to a more balanced approach. They have succeeded on the legs of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, and never have they had a wide receiver with the talent of Brandon Marshall.

There is no indication he won't be ready for training camp and the preseason, but it he and Henne still may not click early on. The Dolphins start the season at Buffalo, then travel to Minnesota before hosting the Jets and the Patriots. The AFC will be a tough division this year with New York upgrading at many positions and New England being as powerful as they always are.

The Dolphins can ill afford to have their best player on the sideline for long. They may struggle out of the gate, but look for Henne and Marshall to practice as much as possible to develop a rhythm. Football is months away, so in the meantime, World Cup betting is available as the biggest sporting event in the world gets underway.