The Miami Dolphins defense has quietly become one of the more encouraging parts of the team. Miami has developed one of the NFL’s better run defenses, Jacob Rodriguez leads the league in tackles and the Dolphins held Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins below 100 combined receiving yards. But one major problem remains: getting off the field. Opponents have converted 30 of 58 third downs, including Cincinnati going 9-for-13. Wes Goldberg explains why Miami needs more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, what Chop Robinson still has to prove and whether Kenneth Grant’s return after the bye can help unlock the pass rush.
The Miami Dolphins defense has quietly become one of the more encouraging parts of the team. Miami has developed one of the NFL’s better run defenses, Jacob Rodriguez leads the league in tackles and the Dolphins held Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins below 100 combined receiving yards. But one major problem remains: getting off the field.
Opponents have converted 30 of 58 third downs, including Cincinnati going 9-for-13. Wes Goldberg explains why Miami needs more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, what Chop Robinson still has to prove and whether Kenneth Grant’s return after the bye can help unlock the pass rush.