Vic Fangio introduced as new Dolphins defensive coordinator

Miami Dolphins new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio speaks during a press conference to introduce him on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Veteran NFL coach Vic Fangio compared the year he took off from the sidelines to a tenured professor on sabbatical leave.

For the 64-year-old Fangio, whose NFL coaching career spans 35 years, class is in session again.

Fangio was introduced as the Miami Dolphins new defensive coordinator at the club’s training facility Monday. Fangio replaces Josh Boyer, who was not retained by head coach Mike McDaniel after three seasons with the club.

“I think the Dolphins have a good thing going here,” Fangio said. “There are good components of the…