The casual fans show up when training camp, and when the regular season arrived.
The hardcore Miami Dolphins fans have monitored every move South Florida's NFL franchise has made for seven months, and don't have to play catchup.
Here's your chance to distinguish yourself from the pretenders. Take and pass the Sun-Sentinel's training camp quiz.
Seven answers right is a passing grade, but eight correct puts you in the AP course.
Ready?.......Here we go.....
Question 1: What did Joe Philbin ask defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle to do this offseason, and why?
Question 2: How many sacks did Dallas Thomas allow last season, and how many of them occurred at offensive guard?