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Dolphins defense worse than last years

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Gase, in August, on the team’s run defense: “It’s a very difficult scheme to run against. That front seven is going to do a great job being able to stop the run this year.”

Instead, the Dolphins’ already-deficient run defense (29th in the league last season) is even worse, allowing a league-worst 150.8 yards per game, compared with 126.2 last season. That’s 31 yards more per game than any other AFC team, with Kansas City next-worst in Miami’s conference.

Miami’s ballyhooed Wide 9 defensive approach has been a bust, and aside from Ndamukong Suh (rated first against the run among defensive tackles by PFF) and Kiko Alonso (sixth among linebackers), very few of the other front seven starters are grading out well against the run. Koa Misi is 45th, fill-in starter Donald Butler 46th and Jelani Jenkins 69th among 78 qualifying linebackers.

Jordan Phillips is 99th against the run among 115 defensive tackles. Mario Williams is 29th but Jason Jones is 78th of 86 defensive ends against the run.

▪ Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, asked this summer if Miami has enough good cornerbacks: “Absolutely. Most teams have three capable corners they can play and trust. We have three or four guys we know can play.”

Well, not exactly. The Dolphins are allowing a 101.5 opponent passer rating, worse than the 97.4 last year, and the corners shoulder much of the blame.

Among 117 corners, PFF rates Byron Maxwell 58th (which might be generous, considering the Dolphins benched him two weeks ago), Tony Lippett 65th and injured Xavien Howard 89th. All have allowed a high percentage of passes thrown against them to be caught. Bobby McCain, rated 44th, has played well recently.
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I know its not really news to anyone whos been watching but...

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article107251837.html
 
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Guess having a heavy-defensive draft didn't pan out... oh wait.
 
No way. Our defense is great. The only bad player we have is Tannehill.

Ozzy rules
 
I think Miami is worse in every facet of the game from a year ago. It's sad how bad the Dolphins are right now.

Vance Joseph needs to re-evaluate the wide 9 approach and look for creative ways to slow down the running game. But, honestly there just isn't much talent beyond Suh, Alonso, and Jones on defense. I do like what I've seen from Howard and hoping Wake can rebound.

This is a major rebuild unfortunately.
 
The defense is worse than last year? What?

Well at least the offense is better...what? It's not? Oh well...we suck again.
 
High priced free agent injury prone band aids + poor drafting = the bottom of this defense falling out. It was a matter of time.
 
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