​Editor’s note: This is Part 10 of 10 in Joe Schad’s Miami Dolphins summer series Q&AMIAMI GARDENS ― The Miami Dolphins have not won a playoff game since December of 2000.But in September they’ll begin a new era.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGeneral manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis all come to South Florida from Green Bay.Miami hopes to build around running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer, linebacker Jordyn Brooks and a handful of youngsters like Kadyn Proctor, Kenneth Grant, Chris Johnson, Patrick Paul and Jacob Rodriguez.Miami Dolphins Q&A series: 10 questions shaping 2026 answered by Joe Schad.The Question: In what year can the Dolphins compete for a Super Bowl?The answer: The Dolphins’ plan should include a Super Bowl target season of 2029.Miami’s plan should include AFC championship relevance in 2028 and playoff contention in 2027.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat is this based on? Well, lets look at the last 10 Super Bowls. You should be very encouraged by how quickly some of those Super Bowl participants turned it around.The Patriots, 49ers, Eagles and Bengals all turned around losing records quite quickly.Let’s say Miami finishes with a Top 5 pick in the next NFL Draft.They can select a quarterback (if Malik Willis does not pan out) or trade the pick or select a wide receiver like Jeremiah Smith.Miami will also have a ton of salary cap flexibility in 2027 and 2028.And Miami has stockpiled many first- and second-year players and future draft picks.Nov 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) scores a touchdown as New Orleans Saints safety Jordan Howden (31) defends during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn ImagesWe cannot guarantee that the Sullivan-Hafley era will result in Super Bowl contention in the next four years, but there is certainly a chance.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTake a look at some recent Super Bowl history:2026: Seahawks over PatriotsRelevance: The Seahawks were 7-10 in 2021 and steadily improved to win a Super Bowl four years later. The Patriots were 4-13 in 2024 and incredibly reached the Super Bowl one year later.2025: Eagles over ChiefsRelevance: The Eagles were 4-11-1 in 2020 and won a Super Bowl four years later. The Chiefs were consistently dominant for a decade.2024: Chiefs over 49ersRelevance: The Chiefs were consistently dominant for a decade. The 49ers were 4-12 in 2018 and reached Super Bowls after one year and after five years.2023: Chiefs over EaglesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRelevance: The Chiefs were consistently dominant for a decade. The Eagles were 4-11-1 in 2020 and reached the Super Bowl two years later.2022: Rams over BengalsRelevance: The Rams were 4-16 and 2016 and went to Super Bowls two years and five years later. The Bengals were 4-11-1 in 2020 and went to a Super Bowl one year later.What identity should Dolphins es