He stands on the field, behind the secondary as the Miami Dolphins defense puts in work during offseason training activities. Arms folded, eyes alert, intently scanning everything that’s going on around him, the Ivy League alumnus (Dartmouth) reflects a calm air of confidence, a persona that commands respect.
And Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke does indeed have the respect of his players, who value, among other things, the fact that Burke brings continuity to a defense that hopes to improve immensely from the bottom-ranked showing of last season.
And how is he adjusting to his new role, after taking over when Vance Joseph left to become head coach in Denver?