Much has been made about the Dolphins spreading it out on offense next season, but there’s also a new man running the defense.
Recently hired defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle talked to The Finsiders about defensive schemes and his philosophy for building a defense.
Although it’s base defense was a 3-4 last season, Coyle noted Miami only played out of the formation about 25 percent of the time. With a majority of the league deciding to air it out, it’s more important that teams remain flexible enough to make substitutions.
“It’s not about 3-4 or 4-3,” Coyle said. “Whatever we end up evolving to—and right now it’s an ongoing process as we’re evaluating players and talking about scheme and how they …
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We do the work of finding all of the stories about the Fins from around the web and all you have to do is click them. Here is what is being said about the Dolphins today:
From the Fins:
- NFL Network’s Steve Wyche joins The Finsiders to discuss who he’ll be watching at the upcoming scouting combine
- Andy Kent of Dolphins.com tells us a little about new offensive coordinator Mike Sherman
- NFL Business Analyst Andrew Brandt helps us better understand the franchise tag
From the Press:
- The Sun-Sentinel’s Omar Kelly discusses Chad Henne’s future with the team
- James Walker of ESPN.com talks about a few things to keep your eye on during the scouting combine
- Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald
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With a new offense that could give him more opportunities, WR Brian Hartline is eager to live up to his big-play reputation.
Hartline recently talked to The Finsiders about what he hopes to be an expanding role with the aqua and orange.
“I have to carry more of a weight,” Hartline said. “I’d like to get into a system here for four, five, six, eight years, and thrive in it, and win football games.”
With Joe Philbin’s coaching pedigree—the Packers finished in the top-10 in total offense each of the five seasons he was offensive coordinator—Hartline is excited to start the new season. He does feel, however, that the team needs to make a few moves first.
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After an impressive year by his unit, Dolphins special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi was retained by incoming coach Joe Philbin.
He recently talked to The Finsiders about being brought back and what he expects from the new staff.
“It feels very rewarding,” Rizzi said. “In this profession you understand it’s a high-performance business. At the end of the day, when you look at your work and it’s recognized, that’s very rewarding.”
Rizzi and Philbin had briefly met in the past, but this is the first time they’re working together. Rizzi has already noticed how organized and structured his new boss is.
“His messages to the team are going to be very consistent, and I kind of like that,” he said.…
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We do the work of finding all of the stories about the Fins from around the web and all you have to do is click them. Here is what is being said about the Dolphins today:
From the Fins:
- NFL Network Analyst Mike Mayock breaks down the quarterbacks in this years draft
- Andy Cohen of Dolphins.com says “there is a calming feeling when you talk to Mike Sherman“
- John Congemi looks back at the 2011 seasons of Davone Bess and Brian Hartline
From the Press:
- Elliot Harrison of NFL.com discusses the beginning of the Joe Philbin era
- James Walker of ESPN.com looks at possible second round draft picks
- The Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero talks about the timing of free agency
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