Miami Dolphins potential defensive coordinator candidates

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 01: Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after a touchdown New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 01: Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after a touchdown New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /
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If you were a fan of the Dolphins this past season, you knew this was going to happen. Josh Boyer was terrible in his playcalling.

Boyer’s prevent defense was something I have never seen. It was the worst type of formation alignment that basically invited teams to complete a pass and allow for blockers to formulate prior to any player on the defense that could potentially make a play on the ball.

Anytime I saw that schema called, I hid, as I knew something silly was going to happen (Deja vu of the 3rd and 30 against the Chargers that led to a TD).

Was it Brian Flores or Josh Boyer that was responsible for the Dolphins’ defensive rise a few seasons ago – based on Boyer’s lone season, you have to assume that Flores took over the play calling and game planning.  The Miami Dolphins have talent. That talent lasts for a set period of time while these young and exciting players are on their rookie contracts.  You have to take advantage of their youth and cascade that into an elite level definition.

The Miami Dolphins are an attractive option.  Prior to McDaniel arrival the Miami Dolphins were known for their defense. Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas, Sam Madison, and Patrick Surtain, were all elite players drafted by the organization and have had their names honored around the stadium.  The Dolphin’s young current core players have the same ability and potential.