Are the Dolphins better suited to play a 3-4 or a 4-3 base defense?

[H.P. Lovedrafts]

I really think we will run both frequently. Which one that we run will depend on down and distance, game situation, and... who we are playing that week. Versatility has been something that Flores has preached.

We need a real NT for when we go 3-4, but I think the rest of the players are in place.

I'd love to see us draft Leki Fotu (6'5, 330 lbs.) from Utah in the middle rounds. This guy could develop into another Paul Soliai!

 

[NoblePhin]

I was just watching some vids on him. Huge powerful guy, just needs to keep low.

 

[Feverdream]

I really think he's more of a three technique guy than a nose.

 

[Kebo]

Derrick Brown can play nose.

 

[72 silky]

Are the Dolphins better suited to play a 3-4 or a 4-3 base defense?

The Miami Dolphins’ defensive overhaul has brought a bunch of fresh faces into the picture this offseason. But how do all of these puzzle pieces best fit together? The Dolphins still have the…

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If the Dolphins were to run a 3-4 (odd front) base defense, recent free agent addition Shaq Lawson would also be included and would make a lot of sense as a standup outside linebacker, too. Including Lawson, Miami’s base linebacker group could feature Lawson, Van Noy, McMillan and Baker all on the field at the same time — with Lawson and Van Noy serving as the outside pass rush contributors.


Perhaps the most intriguing combination would feature a 4-3 under front for the Dolphins. Such a blend would feature four down linemen for the Dolphins and three linebackers — with the strong side outside linebacker (most likely Van Noy) playing on the line of scrimmage next to Shaq Lawson, would would be aligned with his hand in the dirt over the offensive tackle. This would allow Miami to emulate odd fronts but keep four down linemen in the game, easing the pressure on whoever is charged with playing the nose tackle, most likely Davon Godchaux.

3-4 hybrid but I’m sure the base defense will be nickel