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10. Jason Jones
Jones has contributed 2.5 sacks, 14 tackles and a fumble recovery, but, like Williams, the 30-year-old’s pass-rushing hasn’t been as effective as the Dolphins brass would have hoped.
9. Xavien Howard
Howard has been a decent defender in coverage as part of a pass defense that is ninth best in the league. He has yet to record an interception, but his 19 tackles and nine assists have been a steady contribution.
8. Tony Lippett
The 24-year-old corner has had a good season thus far, starting in seven games and intercepting two passes, tied for the team-high. His 26 tackles and 10 assisted tackles also show that he has value beyond just pass defense.
7.Andre Branch
Branch holds the third-highest sack total on the team with 4.5. He has also forced a fumble and has the most tackles among Dolphins defensive ends.
6. Byron Maxwell
Maxwell’s season has been defined by up and down play, but his overall body of work has him sitting second on the team in tackles with 37 in his 10 starts. He also has an interception and three forced fumbles to help bolster his case as one of Miami’s six best defensive players.
5. Cameron Wake
Wake has only made 15 tackles and assisted on five more this season, but his ability to rush the passer more than makes up for a lack of production in those categories. Wake leads the Dolphins with an impressive 8.5 sacks this season, and he has also forced three fumbles.
4. Isa Abdul-Quddus
Third on the team in tackles with 35 — and 23 assists to go along with them — and also tied for the team lead with two interceptions, Abdul-Quddus has put together a great 2016 campaign. He has stepped up well in the absence of Reshad Jones, keeping the Dolphins pass defense afloat.
3. Reshad Jones
Had he not gotten hurt, Jones would probably take the top spot on the list. One of the league’s best safeties, Jones’ one interception and 31 tackles still place him among the team leaders in both categories.
2. Kiko Alonso
Alonso has been a tackling machine this season, posting a team-high 53 tackles and 37 assisted tackles. His ability to make plays on the ball carrier, not to mention his game-winning 60-yard interception return against the Chargers, have made a huge difference for Miami’s patchwork defense.
1. Ndamukong Suh
Suh has anchored the defense in a way that few players can, demanding double-, and sometimes triple-teams, yet still finding a way to be productive. His five sacks are second on the team and his 29 tackles and 22 assisted tackles are both tops among Miami defensive linemen by a sizable margin.
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Jones has contributed 2.5 sacks, 14 tackles and a fumble recovery, but, like Williams, the 30-year-old’s pass-rushing hasn’t been as effective as the Dolphins brass would have hoped.
9. Xavien Howard
Howard has been a decent defender in coverage as part of a pass defense that is ninth best in the league. He has yet to record an interception, but his 19 tackles and nine assists have been a steady contribution.
8. Tony Lippett
The 24-year-old corner has had a good season thus far, starting in seven games and intercepting two passes, tied for the team-high. His 26 tackles and 10 assisted tackles also show that he has value beyond just pass defense.
7.Andre Branch
Branch holds the third-highest sack total on the team with 4.5. He has also forced a fumble and has the most tackles among Dolphins defensive ends.
6. Byron Maxwell
Maxwell’s season has been defined by up and down play, but his overall body of work has him sitting second on the team in tackles with 37 in his 10 starts. He also has an interception and three forced fumbles to help bolster his case as one of Miami’s six best defensive players.
5. Cameron Wake
Wake has only made 15 tackles and assisted on five more this season, but his ability to rush the passer more than makes up for a lack of production in those categories. Wake leads the Dolphins with an impressive 8.5 sacks this season, and he has also forced three fumbles.
4. Isa Abdul-Quddus
Third on the team in tackles with 35 — and 23 assists to go along with them — and also tied for the team lead with two interceptions, Abdul-Quddus has put together a great 2016 campaign. He has stepped up well in the absence of Reshad Jones, keeping the Dolphins pass defense afloat.
3. Reshad Jones
Had he not gotten hurt, Jones would probably take the top spot on the list. One of the league’s best safeties, Jones’ one interception and 31 tackles still place him among the team leaders in both categories.
2. Kiko Alonso
Alonso has been a tackling machine this season, posting a team-high 53 tackles and 37 assisted tackles. His ability to make plays on the ball carrier, not to mention his game-winning 60-yard interception return against the Chargers, have made a huge difference for Miami’s patchwork defense.
1. Ndamukong Suh
Suh has anchored the defense in a way that few players can, demanding double-, and sometimes triple-teams, yet still finding a way to be productive. His five sacks are second on the team and his 29 tackles and 22 assisted tackles are both tops among Miami defensive linemen by a sizable margin.
More at LINK: http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachp...ns-best-defensive-players-so-far-this-season/
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