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Dolphins 2 deep depth chart prediction

By Brian Miller

Oct 18, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Dolphins won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Dolphins won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins strong safety Reshad Jones (20) is introduced before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sun Life Stadium. The Colts won 18-12. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins strong safety Reshad Jones (20) is introduced before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sun Life Stadium. The Colts won 18-12. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Secondary

The leader of the Dolphins secondary will be Reshad Jones. In fact, Jones is the leader of the entire defense. The secondary has had its problems and this year really could go either way.

Byron Maxwell had a rough time in Philadelphia and Miami is hoping that they will get the Seahawk Maxwell instead. After releasing Brent Grimes, the Dolphins had two holes at the starting cornerback position. Maxwell filled one and the Dolphins turned to the draft for the other.

Taken in round two, Xavien Howard enters the off-season with high expectations. There is no lock for him to start and he will need to quickly get up to NFL speed if he plans on making an impact on the defense in 2016.

Safety was also a concern entering the season but the Dolphins seem to have an answer with free agency and returning veterans. Still, cornerback is going to be the position that defines the defense as either good or horribly bad.

CB1 – Byron Maxwell, Bobby McCain

CB 2 – Xavien Howard, Chimdi Chekwa

FS – Reshad Jones, Shamiel Gary

SS – Isa Abdul-Quddus, Michael Thomas

Players to watch here that are not in the top two spots but could be are Tony Lippett and Walt Aikens. Lippett especially is a player to watch this off-season as he could impact the depth chart at corner.

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