The Phinsider · Oct 11, 2023
Jevon Holland is PFF’s highest-graded safety through five weeks
Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Miami Dolphins flipped the script on defense by replacing former defensive coordinator Josh Boyer with 40-year coaching vet Vic Fangio over the offseason. Miami switched from a blitz-happy mindset to a conservative approach, forcing opposing offenses to string together 8-10 positive plays to reach the end zone.
Safety Jevon Holland, a 2021 second-round pick, wasted little time adjusting to a new philosophy and has thrived in Fangio’s scheme. He began the year with a 10-tackle performance against the Los Angeles Chargers and forced two fumbles in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos.
