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DL Coach- "It's about time"

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Terrell Williams had a stack of boxed lunches in his hands and a quick getaway in mind when he paused, ever so briefly, to discuss his defensive line late Sunday afternoon.

Nice game today, someone said to Williams.

“It’s about time,” he shot back before shuffling out of the Dolphins’ victorious locker room.

Most everyone in the organization would agree.
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The Dolphins’ defensive line was the difference in the game.

Every time Miami (5-7) had to have a play, the D-line responded.

Need a goal-line stand? Jordan Phillips stuffed the quarterback short of the sticks.

Gotta get off the field? Olivier Vernon dropped Matt Schaub in the backfield.

In search of a spark? Phillips caused an interception with a deflection.

Having trouble scoring? Derrick Shelby produced points by himself with a pick-6.

All this happened Sunday — and more. And as a result, the Dolphins have a promising building block as an otherwise disappointing season enters its final quarter.

“Our defense, they played lights out,” said Dolphins coach Dan Campbell, who is now 4-4 since replacing Joe Philbin.

Added Ryan Tannehill: “The D-line was huge. Every time I looked up, it seemed like they were getting pressure on Schaub.”
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Twenty seconds later, they were back there. Shelby batted up another pass from Schaub, plucked it out of the air, and rumbled to the promised land.

“We had a blitz on, pressure,” Shelby said. “I got turned free. I got my hands up. I thought I got a good tip on it, and I did, I tracked the ball, and the rest was a touchdown.”

But even after all that — plus a drive-ending tackle by Phillips at the Miami 2 in the second quarter — the Dolphins still needed their defensive front to bail them out one last time.

Miller’s only bad play came at the worst possible time. He fumbled away the ball at the Dolphins’ 41 with 4:17 left and Miami up two.

Yet the defense again responded — both on the field, and the sidelines.

Recalled linebacker Kelvin Sheppard: “You saw multiple guys, not just myself, go over. ‘Lamar, you’re good. You’re about to get the ball right back. You’re good, it’s no pressure.’”
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Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article48322370.html#storylink=cpy
 
Finally starting to look like the unit they were supposed to be.
And consequently, further exposing the weaknesses of the other units, though I will say Misi was very active today, and Bobby McCain played very admirably despite essentially giving up a would-be TD from the bad turf. Jones was his usual pro-bowl self.
With some offseason pieces this D could really elevate.
 
Defensive line was outstanding yesterday. Strong against the run and had Schaub on his back most of the game. Very well done!
 
That Phillips/Suh combo is going to be damn good for the next few years . . . kid should of been on the field from day one . . . Earl Mitchell hasn't done crap.

I feel like OV is such a tease, and his motivation is probably very "contract" related right now. Disappears far too often for me to consider resigning at a high price tag . . . I think resigning Shelby is essential though. Need a quality DE at a reasonable price on this team.
 
Good game by this unit but the defense gave up too many plays to some scrub back up RB. This has happened far too many times this season. Unacceptable.
 
For what it's worth the Ravens fans I was with love that RB and think he's going to be really good. The D-line was huge. We need to resign Shelby and Vernon. And restructure Wake. Don't resign Mitchell - no need, keep Coples as he is talented and has produced in this league.
 
steviey013 said:
I'd say Jordan Phillips is a keeper
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I'm not sure I agree with this. Very strange frame and very strange player. He certainly has a lot more weak plays than positive ones. But the uptick plays tend to stand out, and come at important moments.

Everybody picks on Phillips, that's for sure. They run smack at him.

We need guards who are natural strong wide bodies and at least one defensive tackle who is a 6-2 to 6-3 type with a barrel chest and an absolute beast against the run. Every time we try to pretend the system fits are the answer on either side of the ball we get in trouble, and deservedly so.
 
Awsi Dooger said:
I'm not sure I agree with this. Very strange frame and very strange player. He certainly has a lot more weak plays than positive ones. But the uptick plays tend to stand out, and come at important moments.

Everybody picks on Phillips, that's for sure. They run smack at him.

We need guards who are natural strong wide bodies and at least one defensive tackle who is a 6-2 to 6-3 type with a barrel chest and an absolute beast against the run. Every time we try to pretend the system fits are the answer on either side of the ball we get in trouble, and deservedly so.
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To be fair, you didn't think Reshad Jones was a keeper either.
 
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