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Dolphins granted permission to interview butler for dc job

Butler was named the Steelers’ linebackers coach Jan. 28, 2003, after serving the previous four seasons in a similar capacity with the Cleveland Browns (1999-02).
Butler has been instrumental in the development of the Steelers’ highly regarded linebacking corps. The unit includes two 2009 Pro Bowl players, James Farrior and James Harrison. Under Butler’s tutelage, Farrior, a second-team All-Pro in 2008, has led the Steelers’ defense in tackles for the past three seasons. Butler has also helped groom Harrison into one of the league’s elite performers. Harrison’s 2008 season included winning AP Defensive Player of the Year, making his second straight Pro Bowl start, earning a second consecutive team MVP award and recording a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII, the longest play in Super Bowl history.
Harrison and LaMarr Woodley teamed to produce the most sacks in a single-season by a duo in Steelers’ history with a combined 27.5 sacks in 2008. The linebacker unit as a whole was a key reason behind the Steelers finishing the regular season first overall in total defense and against the pass, and second against the run. Butler was also named NFL Linebacker Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly.
In 2006, Butler’s linebacking crew helped the Steelers rank second in the AFC and third in the NFL in rushing defense. The unit allowed just 88.3 rushing yards per game and helped the defense to not allow a 100-yard rusher the entire season.
In 2005, Butler’s linebackers helped the Steelers lead the AFC and rank fourth in the NFL in total defense. The sack tandem of Joey Porter (10.5) and Clark Haggans (9.0) ranked as the best for a linebacker duo in the entire NFL.
Prior to joining the Browns’ staff, Butler spent nine years coaching in the college ranks, beginning his coaching career at his alma mater, Memphis, where he coached linebackers from 1990-97 and also coached defensive ends and special teams (1995-97). He then served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Arkansas State in 1998.
 
would love a dc that actually believes in an attacking def rather than the bend but don't break pasqualoni def
 
I would be OK with that. At least we are looking at new blood and not some crap retread.
 
i like the aggressiveness of the steelers defense and how they give a lot of different looks of who is coming and who is dropping back. i've never heard of butler but if he can implement a similar system here i would be happy.
 
I want this guy as our DC!!!! This would be a great hire.
 
He would play a big role in the development of McClain and Crowder.
 
I'd love ANYONE from the Steelers coaching Staff!!! this is a sleeper pick if i have ever seen one... sometimes it takes a little roll of the dice to get what is needed to make the proper changes the F/O is looking for ... if Butler gets the job, he already has 2 young corners and a very good D-line rotation to work with... if he gets the job PERHAPS Casey Hampton follows suit ... i like this possibility and the POTENTIAL it brings along with it ...
 
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