In order for soon-to-be Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to transform the Miami defense back into a unit feared across the league, he’ll have to fix what didn’t work well in 2022.
The Dolphins finished the regular season 30th in takeaways, 27th in pass defense, 24th in scoring defense and third-down defense and 18th in total defense, ultimately leading former defensive coordinator Josh Boyer to be fired. This for a unit that was expected to build upon an impressive second half of 2021 through continuity — outside of former coach Brian Flores.
Fangio, who is set to accept Miami’s defensive coordinator position after Sunday’s Super Bowl, can really stand to improve the Dolphins defense in the areas of forcing turnovers, getting off the field on third downs and fostering a unit that’s not so reliant on the blitz as it was under Boyer. If he does those things, along with maintaining what the Dolphins already excel in — like run defense — and everything else should fall into place.
