Just how supportive is the Miami Dolphins fan base?

A recent study from OLBG.com (Online Betting Guide) revealed that teams consistently sold out their games and generated the most conversations online over the past ten years. The study also measured the amount of fan positivity or negativity. The goal? To gauge which fanbase was the most supportive in the NFL.

The Dolphins have had the sixth-most supportive fanbase in the league throughout the past decade. Their percentage of stadiums filled was 98 percent during the 2013-2014 season, climbing to 101 percent during the 2023-2024 season. The number of fans increased by two percent over the decade.

The Dolphins had 2,000,000 online mentions. Twelve percent of the online conversations were positive, and 24 percent were negative. The Dolphins’ online mentions by capacity was 30.6 percent.

The Dolphins were the highest-rated AFC East team, with an overall score of 55.8 (out of 100). The New England Patriots were next, placing 14th. Despite their success, they saw an eight percent decrease in fans.

The Patriots’ percentage of a packed stadium dropped from 104 to 96 percent. The amount of negative chatter nearly doubled the positive. The Patriots finished with an overall score of 44.1, tied with the Denver Broncos.

The Buffalo Bills, with an overall score of 40.7, ranked No. 18. The New York Jets, with an overall score of 35.9, ranked near the bottom of the rankings at No. 26.

The number one team on the list is the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys sported an impressive 110 percent capacity of stadium filled, which increased throughout the decade to 117 percent in 2023-2024. The Cowboys were part of 3,000,000 million online mentions. Only the Kansas City Chiefs were higher at 5,000,000. The Cowboys’ 67.4 overall score was the highest, of course.

The Dolphins, ranked sixth on the list, could see those numbers bolstered in time. The product on the field is more than worthy of the support. South Florida has a playoff-caliber team with an offense that is not just powerful, but high-powered, arguably one of the most high-powered offenses in the league.

When Dalton Schultz left in free agency ahead of the 2023 season, the Dallas Cowboys turned to second-year tight end Jake Ferguson. The fourth-round pick from Wisconsin had just 19 receptions for 174 yards with two touchdowns as a rookie.

Despite the modest numbers, the coaching staff had faith in his potential — and they weren’t wrong.

Ferguson broke out with 71 receptions for 761 yards and five touchdowns. He added three more touchdowns in the postseason and was rewarded with a trip to the Pro Bowl.

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Now entering his third season, Ferguson is looking to improve and arrived at training camp in excellent shape. After playing at 240 pounds last year, Ferguson is up to 255 and hasn’t sacrificed any speed.

“A lot of it was my speed, but also at the end of the year I finished at 240 lbs. and while I was still strong… that wasn’t the weight I can move guys at. At the exit interview coach was like we can get you to 250, 255… and right now I’m sitting at 255. I ran faster in all my testing. Ran faster than I did at the Combine. And then tested all and I lift better. I feel really good right now. Feel like I’m running well. Obviously… pads aren’t on yet so real football’s yet to be played.” — Ferguson said while speaking with reporters.

Dallas will have more targets to go around this year with Michael Gallup and Tony Pollard no longer on the roster. Much has been made of the battle for the WR3 spot, and for good reason, but Ferguson will also help pick up some of that slack.

He could also help their ground game outperform expectations should he become a better blocker, which he believes will happen thanks to the added strength.

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves’ pursuit of outfield help at the MLB trade deadline has brought them to the west coast.

The Braves, along with the Seattle Mariners, have reached out to the Los Angeles Angels about outfielder Taylor Ward, according to The Athletic MLB insider Jim Bowden.

“The Angels don’t have to trade Ward, who has hit 15 home runs with 47 RBIs,” writes Bowden, “but they have listened when teams like the Braves and Mariners have texted them.”

Atlanta and Los Angeles are no strangers to making trades with one another, and Angels general manager Perry Minasian worked under Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos from 2009-15 and 2017-20.

Since December 2023, the Braves and Angels have made three trades.

The first, coming Dec. 9, saw Atlanta acquire infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi for first baseman Evan White and left-handed pitcher Tyler Thomas.

On May 2, the Braves landed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget from the Angels in exchange for cash consideration. A week later, the two sides flipped roles, with Atlanta shipping infielder Luis Guillorme to Los Angeles for cash.

Thus, the Braves looking to fill one of their most pressing voids — an instant outfield starter — with an Angels standout makes plenty of sense.

The 30-year-old Ward is under team control through 2026, which makes him an intriguing asset in both the short- and long-term. Ward has hit .250 or better each of the past four years, though he’s had a difficult 2024, slashing .227/.309/.401. In July, his splits are .154/.230/.218.

But Ward brings a proven track record of steady power and defensive versatility, as he’s played all three outfield positions during his time in Los Angeles. He’s primarily a corner outfielder, playing strictly left field this year while holding nearly 200 appearances in right field, but he’s also logged 19 career games in center.

Whether Atlanta ultimately lands Ward remains to be seen — but the fit, from both a team and player perspective, makes sense. The answer will be in soon enough, as the 2024 trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday.