 The Dolphins took Jake Long (passing on QB Matt Ryan), star offensive lineman out of the University of Michigan with the first pick of the 2008 draft and drafted quarterback Chad Henne with their second round pick (the second consecutive year they drafted a QB in the second round).After the New York Jets traded for Brett Favre and released quarterback Chad Pennington the same day, the Dolphins quickly signed Pennington, who was a former Parcells draft pick.The Dolphins performed a 180-degree turnaround, aided by Sparano's offensive adjustments and by the fact that their rival New England (who had long dominated the division) lost Tom Brady to a leg injury on the season opener.